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Love your work Donna we don't because rules and if your not happy to follow you can always be and that's why this place runs so smooth Chris

Roosterman and the Roosterboys excellent Go those mighty Roosters Chris

what is the fuel range of your boat ? always carry a spare 20 lt can Chris

Awesome thread .......... I really enjoyed reading about your trip as it made me feel like I was there looking forward to your next report Chris

contact Gary (Brickman) at Seriously stainless in the sponsors list he'll sort you out Chris

the bearing buddy replaces the normal cap and needs to tapped off the hub the circlip holds the spring loaded centre in the bearing buddy and there is no real need to disassemble it check Boofheads 2 part article in The Workshop" Trailer Disc Brakes & Wheel Bearings A Step By Step Guide to ID the bearings as per Mik's article with pic's and step by step guide Bearing Number (Depending on your trailer what size) the numbers identifying it should be on the inside edge of the thickest part of the internal section of the bearing, any decent bearing supplier will see you right, or an auto spares shop) Chris

Steve great to hear you got FIN seems you just have to be there on the right day and find spot X Chris

Browns wouldn't be my choice of place to run out of fuel and there was only about 4 or 5 boats when we left a bit after 3pm seems like we went the wrong area by heading south we would have been happy to have got a jellybean so Herbmozo and his crew most be over the moon with a scoring 3 out of 4 .. well done guys Chris

We went out yesterday (Wed) found 3 big schools of sauries and a school of flying fish only tuna we hooked were stripeys on skirts but the gold halco trembler untouched trolled south of Browns found dolphins and birds on the way back but they were heading south east, it was just a bit after 4pm but fuel was low so we didn't chase them better than being at work Chris

Nothing from the minister yet but here is the reply from Phil Bolton Fisheries Manager Hi Chris Industry and Investment NSW is aware of the community concern regarding the use of electric reels by recreational fishers to harvest deep sea fish. I&I NSW will ensure the issue is formally consulted on, as part of the review of NSW bag and size limits, which is due to commence in 2011. The consultation will provide all anglers and the wider community with an opportunity to have their say on the continued use of electric reels in NSW. The discussion paper will be made widely available, please take the opportunity to provide your comments when the paper is released. Regards Phil Phil Bolton | Fisheries Manager | Recreational Fisheries Management Industry & Investment NSW | 202 Nicholson Parade | Cronulla NSW 2230 | PO Box 21 | Cronulla NSW 2230 | Australia T: 02 9527 8505 | F: 02 9527 8536 | E: phil.bolton@industry.nsw.gov.au W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au | www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

As the owner and user when I can of electric reels I sent this to a few MP's Director of Fisheries 'information-advisory@dpi.nsw.gov.au' Kevin Greene 'kevin.greene@parliament.nsw.gov.au' sport & recreation Robert Brown 'robert.brown@parliament.nsw.gov.au' shooters party Tony Stewart 'tony.stewart@parliament.nsw.gov.au' local member Bankstown Steve Whan 'office@whan.minister.nsw.gov.au' Minister for Fisheries As recreational fishing is the biggest sport in Australia let alone NSW, I feel you should consider my disagreement over the proposal to ban electric fishing reels by the Dept of Fisheries. I would like to register my disagreement with the proposed banning of electric reels for deep water fishing that was reviewed by the advisory council for recreational fishing on August 25 2009 and motioned to be supported and implemented. As an ethical fisherman that is a member of Fishraider.com.au and backs the catch and release of species plus limiting your catch to only what you need for eating, I’m an owner of such a reel combo valued at approx $3000.00 when set up on a rod to a ready to fish status and I feel it is ridiculous that this proposal should even be considered as these reels have been in use by anglers for the past few years and any motion like this should have been reviewed before the population of these reels reached the current ownership level and costs incurred let alone the fact that these reels are still legally for sale and use with no notification of the proposal to the fishing public that may own one or be considering buying one. The comment of “The current bag and size limits were developed based on traditional harvest methods of deck/hand winches” is irrelevant for recreational fishermen in trailer boats that travel to areas where they can target the species listed “gemfish, blue-eye trevalla (blue-eye cod), hapuku, banded rock cod (bar cod) and bass groper” . How can bag limits be reviewed by outdated techniques years after new technology has been used during the same year that new bag limits have been set per the statement “based on traditional harvest methods of deck/hand winches” as current figures would have to include species caught by electric reels. This type of deep water fishing only has access available during acceptable weather conditions during seasonal periods where there is a window opening of less than 20% of the period in my opinion. 99.9% of anglers adhere to the set bag limits and endorse the regulations for the sustaining of target species but it appears that beaurocracy has decided it can gouge more fees through issuing of permits by the look of the minutes tabled for the meeting, I can only gather that this will be used for compensation of anglers that have these reels and won’t be interested or eligible for a permit. I look forward to your views on this subject and a well researched review rather than a stroke of the pen acceptance by the committee. these are the replies so far Robert Brown MLC (Shooters Party) Hi Chris, As shooters, we have seen stupid, poorly considered bans on all manner of firearms and related tools, over the last quarter century. We absolutely reject the idea that electric reels should be banned. I have witnessed the use of these reels, to catch Gemfish. Roy Smith and I believe that ACoRF (the Government's advisory group on rec fishing) will reconsider a "draft" recommendation to ban electric reels, once the facts have been properly presented to them. We understand that the matter will be considered, by ACoRF, in detail this month. If however, advice does go to The Minister to ban this equipment, be assured that Roy and I will vehemently oppose any Regulation to introduce such a ban. Regards, Robert Robert Brown, MLC The Shooters' Party Parliament House Sydney Phone 02 9230 2573 Tony Stewart MP for Bankstown (local electorate) Thank you for your email. I will forward your concerns to the Minister for Fisheries, The Hon Steve Whan, for his attention and advice. Once a reply is received from the Minister, I will write again. TONY STEWART MP Member for Bankstown P: (02) 9708 3838 F: (02) 9708 3960 Tim Greene MP (Minister for Sport & Recreation) Dear Chris, As recreational fisheries falls within the portfolio of Mr Steve Whan, Minister for Primary Industries, I have forwarded your email to his office for a response. Regards, Tim Martin Senior Electorate Officer Kevin Greene MP Member for Oatley 8 Ormonde Pde Hurstville NSW 2220 Tel: 9580 9349 Fax: 9580 9103 Just waiting for Director of fisheries & Steve Whan Minister for Fisheries replies will post them when rec'd Chris

we use 100mm christmas trees in pink or blue & pink like this Chris

Steve what a start to the season I hoped the form from pre season would hold after seeing them at Gosford After last year they can stop the comp right now Look out Doggies your next Chris

sooooooo impressive hmmmmmmmmmmmm I'd have to take my chiro with me getting old sux Chris

Ahhhh footy season this may not be to every ones liking but he does look the goods in the Rooster colours no correspondance will be entered into over this pic unless your a Rooster supporter

Ahhh Mik your a star mate Love your work always detailed and well written with just enough humour All it was missing was the joke Chris

Dicko unless the pondage is heated or doesn't chill you will only find Gambusia that look similar these are noxious in waters outside Sydney greater metro refer this page NSW DPI Noxiuos but OK in Greater Sydney metro area, they look similar most golf courses and park ponds will contain Gambusia a bit of bread will bring them out if you want Guppies you would be better to get a couple of gravid females from LFS and put in the pond, all you need is some weed and the females should release fry (livebearers) that should multiple over the next few months before it starts to get too cold If you want something long term other than Goldfish or Gambusia buy some Mountain Clouds or look at local natives like Empire Gudgeons Chris

Robeebee Nice to see another quality timber boat in production from your family Interesting shape I'm looking forward to the finished unit mmmmmmmmmmmm shiny laquer Chris

As far as tall tales go, this one's a whopper. A crew man who decided to do a spot of fishing over the side of a towering bulk carrier off north Queensland has been stung by a tiny Irukandji jellyfish flung skywards from the sea below. A spray of seawater carried the jellyfish 25 metres up, hitting the man as he stood on the deck and leaving him with a nasty sting. "This is one of the most fascinating tasks I've worked on," said air crewman Geoff Abrahams, who aided the response of the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter on Sunday. "Realistically, what are the chances of being stung by a jellyfish when you are safely on board a bulk carrier 25 metres above the water. It's really incredible." The helicopter landed on the bulk carrier, Konmax, and flew the man to Mackay Base Hospital, where tests confirmed he'd been stung by the jellyfish.

Excellent article Mik nice to see you passing on the secret's of the shed bearing blue on the ear piece of a phone is fun too BTW do you still have Fanta Pants or has she been passed over after you upgraded Chris

looking good Mik what grease are you using as it is a different colour to the old grease used in the tear down pics have you changed the grease used and was this because of the grease properties ? I ask as I don't like mixing grease in hub bearings and I have seen hubs that were rainbow coloured from changing the grease used when topping up bearing buddies I was shown that the washer should be able to be moved with a screwdriver blade after pre tension then pin to the nearest hole location after checking the free spin Chris

Mik nice thread and a handy reminder no fun being stuck on the side of the road with clapped out bearings watching the other boats go bye BTW where's the WD40 or Inox no need on your well maintained set up doing this but ...................... just in case the corrosion on threads has built up on unmaintained bolts and screws now for part 2 Chris

nice trio of jewies I like your thinking ........... nice day in the boat and any fish are a bonus Chris

Rizzo mmmmmmm ............ very smooth nice work tracking this one down Byron Chris