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    My New Tinny

    in General Photos

    Posted

    Hi there raiders

    It has been some time since i have posted and this is mainly due to work commitments.

    I thought i would just let everyone know that my new tinny has arrived :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

    And with work slowing down :yahoo::yahoo: i hope to be out there again soon.

    Cheers

    Bob

    She not much but will do to the next upgrade ( come on lotto )

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    Downriggers

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    hey there guys i was woundering if any of you have a opion on what you might think is a good downrigger..

    i know the price can go up and down for different types of downriggers and thats why i was woundering what are you getting when you spend around $1,000 on a downrigger that is so much better than spending half that price on one??? .. and could anyone tell me any good brands that they personly like...? i just am woundering as im just think of getting one and would like to here what you guys have to say about them..

    cheers guys

    Cox Craft :1fishing1:

    Cox Craft

    In my opinion electric Downriggers are the only way to go.

    cheers

    bob

    Who Has The Best Range Of Daiwa Reels?

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Damo

    Yes you could drive around all day but why not ring or go and see some of our great sponsors.

    I sure that there prices will be great and there service and info will be even greater.

    It is always better to buy from someone who will take the time to truly ensure that you are buying what you really need.

    I have myself brought many items from our sponsors and have also been given some really good advice for fee as well. I would also like to add that i have never felt like i was forced to buy it just because i got the advice from them.

    Cheers

    Bob

    Dora Creek

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Just caught this on a Tailor strip and hand line. 2lb and about 35cm long. NICE!!!post-959-1211629005_thumb.jpg

    Diane

    Good catch there. i use to fish dora creek quite a fair bit some years ago and it would still be one of my favorite spots on the lake.

    I have caught flatties to 6kg just of the boat ramp flicking soft plastic around.

    Cheers

    bob

    Electric Reels & Winches

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    I Have manual alvey winches myself, one reefmaster 12 inch and one reefqueen 14inch , i find the 12 inch better in rough conditions as it is one handle operation , and find that the ratio is easier to wind. As for electric , the miya epoch is a top reel ,spooled it up with 3000 metres of 200lb braid , used one last week and boy was it great to use . Will be down the coast next week using my mates , top investment if you ask me ... :1fishing1::1fishing1: Keep you posted :1fishing1: Cheers .. John

    Miya Epoch . X 20.

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    John

    I was wondering what brand of braid you are using as i am the owner of a daiwa marine power 3000

    and the best i can get on it is 1600 to 1700 of 125lb braid so i would be interested in the braid you use

    which enables you to get 3000mts of 200lb on the x20

    Model No.

    Command X-20 (CX-20)

    Reel Size:

    13/0

    Dimensions:

    10" (W) x 8.5" (L) x 6" (H)

    Weight: (lbs.)

    11.7 lbs.

    Max. Drag: (lbs.)

    50 lbs to 100 lbs

    Winding Speed:

    (Rpm. No Load)

    200~400 rpm.

    Hoisting power:

    (max. momentum lbs.)

    46 ~ 137 lbx.. (Momentum)

    Line capacity:

    (Miya Dacron line)

    1,100 yds. 80 lbs. Dacron

    Current consumption:

    3 ~ 22 AH D.C. 12 volt

    DAIWA

    Daiwa MARINE POWER 3000 High Power Electric Reel ( New in box ) With English Manual.

    Specifications

    PE Line capacity : #12(52Kg)/1400m, #30(100Kg)/600m

    Max drag : 90Kg

    Max rewind power : 80Kg

    The rewind speed : 0 to 85 meters per minute

    Gear ratio : 1.7:1 for manual winding

    The reel weight : 5,500g

    Function

    ! The depth memory

    ! The reel stops when the digital counter returns back to 0

    Cheers

    bob

    First Ever Yellow Fin!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Jack

    Absolutely top catch :1yikes::thumbup: and :1fishing1: report there mate

    Can’t wait to get out there myself and hook a 30 plus as last season only managed a jelly bead 12 odd kg. :thumbdown:

    Looking at some of the reports coming in it might be a reasonable season this year :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

    Cheers

    Bob

    Making Sinkers

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Hi bob

    I'm looking for a new lee pro 20

    where could I pick one up and could you give some idea of price

    cheers :beersmile:

    Fishabout

    Sorry it took so long to reply. You should be able to pick them up from any good gun shop for around $150.

    But you must remember that if you want to pour moulds higher than 4 inches you have to do some mod's.

    If you have not already read the post on ( cheap lead smelters ) have a look at it. You will see the mod's i had to do to get the larger moulds under it.

    http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=29290

    Cheers

    bob

    Electric Reels & Winches

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Hi Big Bob...

    I'm personally not into the electric reels myself prefering to still do it the labour intensive way....

    but i do have a few mates that have used them for quite a few years now and in all cases i have noticed

    they all have 360 degree roller tips fitted to the rod's.....as opposed to a fixed roller this may be worth

    you looking into....

    in the mean time i have to ask the question i understand that electric reels make the task obviuosly easier

    but in your eyes do you feel that it translate into a better catch rate?????

    i myself enjoy the workout with the deck winches and feel that going over to electric may detract and take

    away what little joy there is in hauling up a feed from 1500 odd foot of water...

    is it due totally to the effort involved with the winches that you prefer to use rod and electric reel or is there

    other underlining reason's behind it????????..

    Cheers Warnie

    Warnie

    First of all i can absolutely say it does not improve your catch rate and it also does not decrease it either.

    But the reason why I went to electric was that most times I fish buy myself and hauling 2 to three lines up from the bottom of browns by manual power can be some what of a challenge.

    The other reason was to maximize the time I can spend on the bottom when I do get to get out there. The electric reels allow me to have two baits down and one ready to go.

    So if you look at it this way, when one is on its way up the other is on its way down and I can tell you there is no way I could do this without the use of electric reels.

    So the key point for electric reels is to MAXIMIZE what time you have on the water. I would also like to add that the thrill of fighting a fish of the bottom of browns is in no way any less doing it by electric or manual power. the only thing that is different is the time it takes.

    Cheers

    Bob

    Stolen Fishing Gear...

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Thanks for all the kind words guys, I really appreciate it.

    I live in west pymble, right next to macquarie park/ north ryde.

    As keen fishos like me you'd understand how much it hurts to have gear stolen that you've worked so hard to save up for and buy.

    Unfortunately the police really didn't seem to give a toss, and the car isn't insured, as it was out in the street home and contents insurance doesn't cover it.

    Just a bit of a kick in the teeth after having my tackle box stolen a month ago, ah well they'll get what's coming to them.

    Thanks again.

    Tony

    Tony

    I really do feel for you. I did not mention this in my early post but I had the same thing happen to me some years ago.

    But that is something i had to live with. But today we have our fish forums.

    So I will personally put up $50 in a store voucher if any of our sponsors will match it to ensure that you are back on the water and enjoying the passion we all love :1fishing1::1fishing1::1fishing1::1fishing1: .

    Cheers

    Bob

    Browns

    in Gamefishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    Dave

    At least i am not the only one who snags at browns.

    I remember the last time i saw you at browns i snaged twice 500 plus of 80lb :mad3: and 500plus of 125lb :mad3: so i know how you pocket feels. :thumbdown:

    But at least you where compensated with a fin and a good one at that. :yahoo::yahoo:

    cheers

    bob

    Stolen Fishing Gear...

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Tony

    This is the worst :1fishing1: report i have read. :thumbdown::thumbdown:

    I’m with you the price they will sell it for is enough to make you sick.

    I would also like to add that Pelican idea of a rough location would help us all keep an eye out.

    I hope you get you gear back but most of all I hope that the mongrel get caught :gun_bandana::gun_bandana:

    Cheers

    Bob

    Curly Luderick

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by aussie big bob

    late report but went to sth curly on sunday and got 6 blackfish and 1 pig pig went about 30cm biggest luderick was about 43cm smallest 38ishpost-5144-1210067819_thumb.jpg

    Mark

    Great catch

    Got to be happy with that. Some quality time on the water and a feed aswell

    Cheers

    bob

    Georges River Sunday Arvo

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Smitty

    You can't ask for more great day out and a good feed aswell :yahoo:

    There is no other thing better than a day one the water and a fresh feed to boot.

    What better way to spend the day.And you must admit the fresh feed is the bouns for your effort. :beersmile:

    Cheers

    bob

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