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    Solo Fishing/boating Question

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    ive got a haines 565r, which i regularly launch and retrieve myself, i have a multi roller trailer so i simply drive it on, then leave it in gear while i stick my head through the front hatch and stick the hook on.

    Thanks madmac,

    Got the ezi guide setup on the weekend to stick on the trailer to help when the wind and current are up. Will use the same method as you and try out some of the other suggestions and see what works best. I use the KISS method (keep it simple stupid) in these things.

    Cheers

    The Return Of The Hoodlums!

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Nice report Kelvin,

    Might have some competition from the wife in the future. She has a bigger smile than you usually have. Sounds like the sounder is already on its way to paying for itself. Well done on the Kings, it was only time before the 100cm+ was hooked and nice thats its on the new boat.

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Kings And Nobles

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Kelvin,

    The good thing with the Furuno I think is that you you may pay more initially but you future proof yourself to a larger degree than other manufaturers. Doing some O/S research and they seem to have dropped their price as well recently but I'd like to buy here and keep it localand be able to ask for help if the difference in $$'s isn't to great. Did you go with the 600W or the 1 Kw transducer?

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Kings And Nobles

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Nice way to bloody the boat Kelvin and congrats on the fish. Good to see the little one having fun out there too.

    Great looking boat by the way and interesting to read your comments about the furuno 585. After a lot of research I've decided to go with this unit as well. Now to get the best price I can.

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Boat Insurance

    in Boating

    Posted

    Maybe they meant a trailer lock, but being an insurance co. you would want to make sure of this a any loophole they will pounce on instead of paying out. Thanks for the heads up. I'm in the process of changing over to GIO as my renewals up as well.

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Solo Fishing/boating Question

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Was hoping to get out on the weekend for some fishing but looks like my mate can't make it. We have a Haines Hunter 570 SF and so far it takes the 2 of us to put in and retrieve. I think there may have been a thread not to long ago with suggestions on the best way (easiest) to put in and retrieve a boat solo but can't find it. Can anyone help on where to find this thread and any suggestions on handling the boat on dispatch and retrieval solo?

    Cheers

    Kurt

    D' Shackle Thiefs.

    in Boating

    Posted

    These low lifes give me th s#!ts :1badmood: . Had the car broken into last night, barrel taken out of door and what did they take, sweet FA. Had nothing in there to take. Now its going to cost $$$ for nothing. :mad3: If I found anyone messing with my trailerthis weekend, think I will go on TILT. Bought a new D shackle this afternoon as backup in the future. Thanks fellas for the heads up. Already had a winch handle taken, (mates fault), but didn't relaise these s#$ts were so petty as to take a D shackle.

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Popper Plus Sluggo Casting Rid + Reel Combo Needed

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

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    What do you think about putting a larger reel like a 6000 (saltiga maybe) on the rod to provide a bit more versatility of use. Do you think it would be just as good as the certate 4000, balance and weight wise for SP's and lures in the harbour. Asking because for that kind of $$ I would want something that I could also use outside on the bigger Kings etc.

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Kingie Frenzy

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Hi Kurt, theres a technique to hooking/Spiking the squid when they hit the jig in the middle, I let them take it for around a metre ( open the bail arm) and then real quickly lock it and jag them.....works 90% of th time as it slides the jig real quickly through their tenticles and gets them spiked.

    Thanks for the advice Nectic, will give it a try next time.

    Kingie Frenzy

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Thanks Kelvin,

    Are the 1.8 yozuri's the small ones? Saw a few squid on Sunday attack our jigs in the middle but not hook up. We probably stayed at the one spot too long but view this as research time to practice our technique. Once the fish started to show up the squid disappeared.

    Wil keep at it

    Cheers

    Kurt

    Fred's 4 Sale

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Sorry to hear the old Boy is up for grabs. If you want a decky posie until you get the new boat, let me know. Always grateful for any advice about our squidding techniques. Good luck with the sale

    Cheer s

    Kurt

    Egi Max Review

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Nice review Jason,

    It answers some doubts I've had about the Egi products recently as I've used it and my success rate hasn't improved, still crap. Went for squid on Sunday and saw the squid strike at the middle of the jig but wouldn't take it fully, meaning no hook up. It was intersting for us to see how they move and strike, so it was a good research trip, but still want to catch the buggers.

    Got the jigs so it must be my technique. Thanks for the advice.

    Cheers

    Kurt

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