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    Old days

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    31 minutes ago, wazatherfisherman said:

    Hi Frank I think you're spot on with the chimney going around 1984- first "noticed" it wasn't there when trying in vain to find the Peak mid-week, which was always hard in winter as the pollution cloud from cars often prevented any landmarks being clear. As one of the guys mentioned earlier, on weekends, the crowd would often race straight for any already fishing boats, assuming they were on the mark, often they (and us) would be way off it.

    Assuming boats are on the mark is a common event even today with GPS! LOL!

    It seems that people don't trust their GPS marks or figure you know something better.

    Great post by the way Frank.

    Cheers

     

    Jim

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    minn kota vs motorguide

    in Boating

    Posted

    That is an interesting video and clearly the Minn Kota is more accurate but you have to ask whether half a boat length difference is significant in practice.

    I have a Minn Kota with spot lock btw.

    Cheers

    Jim

     

    George's River Mulloway

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Great job Joe,

    Looks like you know what you are doing.

    Targetting a specific ( and for many an elusive fish) and coming up with the goods is a sign of a good angler.

    That 1-meter fish will turn up I am sure.

    Cheers

     

    Jim

    Kayak fishing for kingies in upper middle harbour

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    I have not encountered kingies up that far but areas just down stream at Sugarloaf Bay and Banry Bay are fairly reliable spots for Kings.

    During the warmer months the boat moorings at Bantry Bay usually hold rats that you can easily get feeding with some burley.  Great fun on light gear.

    Not  sure how quickly you can get to any surface action but if you see any , which is usually Tailor or Salmon, the kings often hang below the feeding fish. Casting large soft plastics past the school and letting them sink down so you can retrieve under the school is a good strategy.

    if you do get to Sugarloaf where it joints the main arm of the system you should find surface action towards the right bank as you look at the main arm. 

    Best of luck

     

    jim

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    Whats your favourite fishing memory

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Great topic and like many other fishraiders  I have loads of great memories.

    The ferry wharf in Gunnamatta Bay (circa 1965)    where,  as a 6 year old I was responsible for catching live bait ( slimeys ) for my dad and his mate with my new, all plastic fishing rod.  I think they paid me threepence each fish!

    In my early teens, fishing & camping the Murrumbidgee river below the Burrinjuck Dam with two of my brothers and my Dad.  Chilly mornings by the side of a misty river eagerly awaiting the next take from a prime brown or rainbow.  Exploring the surrounding hills and feeder streams, collecting yabbies and cooking over the open fire.

    My first trip to Broome and the experience of the incredible abundance of fish life. Big Spaniards, A Spinner Shark leaping clear of the water just meters from the boat, turtles and sea snakes drifting by, GT's so big you just couldn't get them to the boat before the sharks got to them. Schools of tuna literally everywhere. Fantastic!

    The special fishing gifts and pearls of wisdom my father would bestow on me. I have three brothers but I was the keen fisherman and that was our special bond.

    Sitting on the end of a wharf with the kids, on a summers day, baiting their hooks, untangling their line and reveling in their excitement when they catch a tiny bream and of course throwing them back in ( the fish , not the kids!)

    Wading the sandflats at Bonnievale in the heat of summer with my fly rod. Half submerged in the warm water sight casting to whiting and flathead. Felt like paradise and time seems to slow down.

    The first trip outside the heads in my boat ( I was a land based fisho until about 6 years ago who suffered crippling seasickness - how I got over that is an other story )  That was a real accomplishment for me and it put me in touch with more reliable places to catch fish.

    Many more ofcourse but those are some of my favourites.

     

    Cheers

    Jim

     

     

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    Just in case you were wondering where I had gone...

    in The Bar

    Posted · Edited by fragmeister

    13 hours ago, Hateanchors said:

    Hey Jim. I have had a serious ankle injury and it sure sucks. All the simple things we take for granted like showering, walking, getting a glass of water, cooking going to the shop etc become 10 times as difficult. You really appreciate the "luxury" you have when things go back to normal. 

    Hope it all heals 100% for you mate.

    Thanks mate,

    I can tell by your comments that you have been through this and unless you have you can only imagine what it’s like.... I certainly had no idea until it happened to me.

    I still keep doing as much as I can though otherwise I don’t get tired enough to sleep.... another thing I didn’t anticipate,

    I won’t be taking things for granted when I can walk unassisted again that’s for sure.

    Cheers

    Jim

     

    Just in case you were wondering where I had gone...

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Thanks Neil,

    They are expecting a full recovery, No broken bones, just a severed ligament. The procedure was really just to prevent arthritis developing in the joint. 

    10 years ago they may not have even bothered but living longer and being active at an older age makes it a good option. I have no current signs of arthritis so surgery was recommended. 

    I was playing in a lower grade team designed for old and broken players but we had a trial games against a much younger team on a bit of a goat track of a field.  

    I would have liked to play again but I don’t think I will risk it next season. 

    Cheers

     

    Jim

    Just in case you were wondering where I had gone...

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Actually Donna I have found they all have their uses. Crutches for a quick no fuss trip to the loo or to get outside in the fresh air for a while, the iwalk for making dinner or anything else that requires hands free and the knee scooter for a shopping trip where it’s limited turning circle is not an issue.

    After a week I am much better on crutches too and can navigate stairs if I need to.

    Well, it’s one week down and I am much more mobile so I am happy about that.

    Cheers

    Jim

     

     

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    More Dollies off Sydney

    in Fishing Reports

    Posted

    Great effort.. they are great fish species. They don’t pull as well as kingies but they are usually a lot more aggressive and less fussy on the bite.

    just in case you haven’t tried this, often the bigger models will be off the fad a fair way so it’s worthwhile dropping a livey down some distance away from the fad.

     

    cheers 

     

    jim

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    Just in case you were wondering where I had gone...

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Just now, Ah Me Ting said:

    I reckon this is the most under rated issue, especially for active blokes. Doctors don't seem to even consider the impact, so it's left to family and friends to realise, react and take action. So, mate, here's a few ideas for you:

    • do the long over due maintenance on all your fishing reels.
    • sort out all your tackle.
    • make up a heap of rigs for all your fishing needs.
    • replace or repair all the worn runners on your rods.
    • clean out, sort out, the 'bait' freezer.

    I'm sure all ya mates will be happy to give you their reels and gear to sort out too. 🙄

    Perhaps you can start taking rig making requests? 😲

     

     

     

    Thanks for the suggestions ( I might pass on sorting out the mate's reels though! LOL!

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    Just in case you were wondering where I had gone...

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Just now, frankS said:

    Jim. That looks nasty, sure would be uncomfortable climbing in and out of a boat, only good thing about it is after 6 months the wife will be well and truly sick of you hanging around the house and may even encourage you to GET OUT and go fishing!!!.

    It will go by quickly.

    Frank

    Aint that the truth!

    Just now, Berleyguts said:

    Welcome back, Jim! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Nothing like a stainless steel screw or two in a limb! I remember the one in my AC joint (shoulder) from an Over 35s soccer game all too well! I was glad to get that screw out after 6 months and get some mobility back but the movement will never be the same! On a positive note... I wonder what you can bring through the metal detector at the airport??? 😂

    Thanks mate... the doctor is pretty confident it will recover 100% No sign of arthritis or joint damage. Fingers crossed!

    Just now, Ah Me Ting said:

    Mate, medical costs these days, and government funding 'n all ... I doubt it.

    Probably more likely from the Masters closing down sale. 🙄

     

    Just now, 61 crusher said:

    Ouch!! I gave up soccer at 45 because of the recovery time from sprains & knocks from the young blokes, I wish you luck with a pain free recovery, damn 6 months is along time, but as they say where there’s a will there’s a way, hopefully you’ll have a rod in hand soon

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    I am finding ways to get around better each day. No shortage of things to occupy me so hopefully I will be back walking in a moon boot in 6 weeks.

    Just now, Rah said:

    Wishing you a speedy recovery mate. How good is that first trip back out going to be!!!

     

    Cheers

    Rah

    Thanks Rah.  I can't wait for that first trip back!

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