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Probably the first thing to consider is the spec towing weights usually refer to a braked trailer, the trailer for the boat size you are looking at will not have brakes. 2nd tow weights are far over exaggerated and towing anywhere near the max tow weights would be pretty hairy in most cases to be comfortable with, alright if everything goes smooth and nothing gets in your way, driving doesn't usually go like that. The boat trailer combo fully loaded with fuel, anchor chain etc and esky and fishing gear would probably be well under 1000 kg so pretty well anything that would normally be said to be suited as a tow vehicle would do the job. Come around to my place and have a chat and I will talk it through with you. Frank
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David and Karen. A very big welcome to the site, I hope you both have a long and enjoyable time here and I'm sure the guys will help you to enjoy your new toy. Now, the boat will be fine for going outside on a reasonable day. Now don't get upset but it's not the boat but the skipper that usually gets in difficulty out in the salt. Most boats can handle quiet rough conditions in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing, you have admitted you don't know. My advise would be to get some experience at handling the boat in protected waters before even thinking about going outside, and then get someone with experience with boats to go out with you and teach you how to handle a boat. It's not like driving a car and a wrong move at the wrong time can bring you unstuck even in quiet mild conditions. Hope to have many more discussions with you as the time goes on and you gain more experience and confidence. Frank
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The Nelligan pub opposite the big4 serves the best meals in the district, you may have to head down towards Batemans for best chance at Tailor, good jew fishing summer nights at Nelligan and the creek that flows through the big 4 is great at high time for Bream. Frank
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Back in the day when I was a smoker I discarded my filter in the water while fishing for trout, next thing the filter disappeared , I put my next used filter on a hook and caught several nice trout using used filters. Frank
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Some fish ID queries of Port Stephens (Longfin Bigeye and Longfin Perch)
frankS replied to Aerialangler's question in The Aquarium
Long finned perch ( pinkie ) are one of the best tasting fish you can cook, was always my favorite fishing the peak. Frank -
Luke. I have to disagree with you about high pressure through the flush ears. I just use enough pressure to keep the water pump full of water. It is my belief that high pressure doesn't do much for the circulation as the impella would prevent water getting into the pump any quicker than the impella is turning, it is the pump that circulates water not pressure. I could be wrong but this has been my belief for over 50 years of flushing motors. Frank
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I should have added bait stays pliable and doesn't actually freeze even after months in freezer, ready to use at any time. Frank
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I don't salt pilchards, my preferred bait to salt is Slimy Mackerel . I have a stainless steel tray about a metre long x 1/2 metre wide and 30mm deep. I put a layer of rock/butchers salt down then lay the fillets on the salt put another layer of salt on top, put it in a place the cats can't get at it and leave it for 24 hours or more. then lightly brush off access salt and put into take away food containers and freeze. I can take one container each session and the baits are tough but with no slime or smell and the fish don't seem to mind them not being fresh, what isn't used can go back home and used next time, last months or even longer. If I need to I will buy the slimey's from fish markets. Frank
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Seagulls often have problems with fish predators nipping at their feet (quiet often see a one legged seagull ) so they prefer the quieter bays etc to rest up in, If the gulls are not diving there are no fish in area. Frank
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Well there you go !! A fish I have never caught and know nothing about. Tell us more, did you eat it ? was it tasty ? and did it perform well on what gear ?. Sure there are many on here that would be familiar with the species but bet there are as many that would like to learn more about them. Frank
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Thanks Luke for organising the meet and thanks for all that showed up and shared their knowledge. It was great to meet a few members and exchange some stories. I enjoyed the meal and the company and hope there will be many more of these get togethers in the near future. The traffic was a bit heavy coming home and it was well after dark when I finally got home. Frank
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Peter. It is a very big risk to leave a car and trailer at any ramp for a few days, the local would be thieves and vandals often visit ramps and if they see the same vehicle in the same spot they consider it a target. A possible solution is I meet you at the ramp at a arranged time and take your pride and joy back to my house for the juration of your stay and look after it and drive it back for you at another arranged time. The only thing is I would need someone else to come with me to drive my vehicle up and back. You might not like the idea of a stranger driving your car but the alternate might be a lot worse. Think it over and if you don't come up with a better idea I would be willing to help you out this way. I wouldn't use your vehicle for any reason other than getting it from the ramp and back again, I am responsible and haven't had a accident and only 1 fine in over 50 years of driving. Frank
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A friend worked in a nursing home and I would often lend out fishing rods and gear so she could take them fishing, they loved it and always returned the gear as lent, no damage. I would often make things for their entertainment, she left that job and I actually miss lending and helping out. Frank
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I'll be there on the 8th, I am the old guy with the grey beard. I remember one meet when guys turned up but didn't recognise anyone so missed out on meeting people. Maybe tell the manager which table is the Raider meet at so he/she can direct members to the right table. Frank
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Ricardo. You done an exceptional job keeping the fish from going around the pylon of the bridge, that is an excellent capture and you should be very proud. Well done. Frank
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The biggest bloody pufferfish I've ever seen.
frankS replied to FishStickSteve's topic in Fishing Reports
Geeze We used to get them nearly a metre long out at the peak, at 60cm they were small ones. From the rocks that one was fair size. Frank -
As long as wherever you pick there is plenty of parking, I don't want to drive for 2 hours to find there is nowhere to park. Frank
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Waza. I will send the lure down to Neil with other items I am making for him, couple of days. Frank
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Luke. I would suggest a week end day and somewhere near the water so people can wet a line while socialising . Let me know and I will more than likely show up. Been to Melbourne for a social BBQ and a couple of times to A C T so the central coast would be a short journey for me. Frank
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Wow you certainly made up for lost ground, not only got your first off the breakwall but one on plastic as well. Great when a plan comes together. Frank
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living the good life with loved ones, doesn't get any better. Wonderful photos as always and thanks so much for sharing with us. Frank
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Donna It was good to catch up with a few new faces and some I already knew. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. bit of a shame it had to be a week day or a few more may have come. Could always plan another get together come BBQ some time down the track, it would be good to have a bbq at someones place once a month or so and members could get to meet lots of other members. Share it around a bit, my place one month and somewhere different next month. Frank
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That steam train reminds me of when I was 16 years old standing on Lidcombe station early winters mornings and one would come through and steam up the platform. It was good that you met a few raiders and had a fish with a few, plenty of good chatting and a bit of learning. I don't think it will be the last time I fish with Waza as I enjoyed his company and even at my age and experience there is a few things that I could learn from him and perhaps visa versa. Frank PS Wish it was half that calm out in the bay as what it looks at the ramp. Frank
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Neil bought home some lovely fish which I showed Neil how to fillet them and ready for a cook up. Frank
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I notice your location is Birrong, that's just around the corner from my place, maybe we should catch up for a chat and a possible fish together?. Frank
