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I personally don't use the reel to pull the fish in. For me the reel is not made for that it is just holding the line and allow you to retrieve it not pulling the fish (even if strong ones can). I use the rod flex to keep pressure and pull the fish when it is weak or stop running. The rod acts as a shock absorber when held in the correct angle. Also keep in mind the fish is pulling, the rod when bent is also pulling in opposite direction, if you start winding at the same time all you do is add more tension and risk breaking the line. I also always have a loosed drag and only tighten it when needed, it is safer than putting too much drag and trying to loosen it during the fight. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

I think there are a few factors that will make fish prefer certain depth on certain days: atmospheric pressure, light conditions, water clarity, water temperature, tide, water surface (wind), presence of bait fish etc.. Fish at the bottom feel safer so would be biting more. There is less visibility down there so they know it's harder for a predator to see them and they also see your fishing line and hook less well. Also instead of changing leader length and waste time undoing and redoing knots I would stick to a 1m to 2m leader depending on the depth of the area and use an adjustable float stopper above the float. So the rig from top (rod tip) to bottom (hook) would be: float stopper, float, float stopper, swivel, leader with split shot and then hook. Note the stopper below the float this allows you to set minimum length between the float and swivel to help casting and prevent tangles. Depending on the current you might want to add a sinker above the swivel or use more/bigger splitshot above the hook. The split shot above the hook should be halfway on the leader or 1/3 (closer to swivel). It allows straightening the leader a bit and also helps with tangle by keeping the hook away from swivel and float when casting. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Yeah Jake is uke god... The ukulele orchestra of great Britain are good too. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Few years ago back in Europe I used to sing for a wedding band and an amateur gospel choir. Used to have a guitar and keyboard (not great player). But I now only own a Mele tenor Ukulele. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Yakkas are fantastic. Japanese restaurant present them cut and left on their bones you just use chopsticks to pick the cut flesh.As for Aussie salmon I would only eat them as sashimi if fresh not frozen. Unless you have ikijime the fish straight away and kept it on ice right from the catch then you'll have more chance it still tastes good. So when fresh I would eat it sashimi any time Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tips guys. As for hanging on yak side, I'm on planning to have a cooler bag in the yak's hull soon. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Kept it alive hanging on side of yakSent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Will try it in a vietnamese sweet and sour fish soup, probably the best way to cook it as it is bony.

Ahhh cool. Thanks mate. Found it on Google now.

Hi Anyone knows this fish? Any good eating? Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

You can try those diy PVC bait tube too: That is if the above does not meet your need or rusts out. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Great work mate. Really nice catches. As for solo selfies. Have a mount for a mobile phone then you can use a time lapse app that will take multiple photos for few seconds. Much better image quality than screenshooting a video Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Great bag mate. Were you land based? Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Brisbane water usually fires up from around mid October. I'm also struggling at the moment on the lake. Maybe try closer to the ocean: rip bridge, ettalong, half tide rocks. Or make a trip to The Entrance. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Arg, the swell prediction says I should stick with my initial plan... (Yak) Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

I was going to The Entrance for flatties tomorrow. Might change to Lion Island instead. Thanks for the report Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

I prefer the salmon as sashimi rather than cooked unless you know what you are doing. As for the Tailor we usually like it already but both are not as good as say kingfish but quite decent. But be sure to remove dark meat after filetting.When catching tailors I would keep what ever I can but for Salmon I would keep max two fish, one for sashimi and one for cooking (sweet/sour tomato sauce) Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

I tried all the classic sashimi and from my own catches: yakkas, Australian salmon (not bad), tailor Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

Depends where you fish. At the entrance I would use 3kg mainline and 5kg leader. There is no sharp snags there so 3kg is enough usually and good fight on it. As for the leader I used 3kg before but get regular snaps when striking so 4 or 5 kg leader solves the issue. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

I occasionally read them. Used too look for them every now and then but not anymore. I find most of them have similar articles and lots of info cab be found online... No special magazines for me I just pick on the content advertise on the front page, occasionally the gifts they give or randomly if I go on travel and want something to read in the plane...

Confirmed, Apple Tree Bay is part of Kuringai Chase National Park and access is $11 per car per day: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Kuringgai-Chase-National-Park

I'm OK for Northern Beaches area and higher (live in Central Coast). Narrabeen Lakes is great but depending on the day it can be busy. But should prolly be OK at this time of the year. I like Apple Tree bay/Bobbin Head too. I think the National Pak there is $11 a day not $7, tbc. If you guys don't mind the travel then up the Central Coast most parkings are free :-) Terrigal if you want to fish the ocean or The Entrance or Lake macquarie for lakes.

There always been an argument around this subject. But IMO carpet traps lots of allergens but because it traps them, those allergens don't go flying around when kids run back and forth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I added an anchor trolley: And a PVC rod holder rack for trolling and storing the rods (also serves as back rest lol): Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in regardless of air/water temperature ;-) depending on location Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk