Hoods

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My merc has a plastic nut too. The rest of the unit is pretty light metal. Would not like to hit it with force. Heat won't work. Penetrating fluid will take ages and the plastic will get harder to work with. I would favour drilling it out & replacing with a new one - obviously some oil/grease when reinstating. Biggest concern is getting some of it in the system - or getting it out if it falls in. I think mine has a drain - that would be useful.

I wished I had a cuddy cab when the kids were younger so they could get out of the sun and also as they usually liked to have a lie down.

Thanks for the report. The Hastings is looking good. Is that down in the brackish water?

Fat fish Rick. Thanks for the report.

You lot crack me up. Thanks for the Monty python skit - perfect. My Grandfather was "intolerant" in his later years. Had no time for idiots. Born in 1908 in Melbourne. Managed his way into Y2K then pulled the pin. Wanted a refund on his 10 year Passport which he needed for my brothers wedding in NZ. His lot saw the most changes in human history. Cars, electricity, telephone, 2 world wars, 3 monrachs, new countries created, old ones gone, depressions, recessions, booms, 10 pound poms, white australia policy, multi national Australia, internet, he even facetimed overseas, travelled overseas on a jet plane (and by ship), and god forbid he even saw the Wobblies win a world cup. My kids think they know everything buthave seen nothin. No wonder we are GOM. No that's not true. I am a GOM cause I haven't been fishing. The kids can look after themselves but this constant rain & floods along the coast is proving very challenging - especially to lots of affected families. Being a GOM is an asset to society.

You Guys Were LUCKY!!! We had two (2) chanells on a black & white TV - when the electricity worked (living in a rural area west of BigNeil) AND the arguments over who should get up off their backsides to go & change the chanell. Imagine the Luxury when we got a fancy "remote" conrol that plugged into the front of the new TV. I recall listening to (one of 2 chanells) the radio at the grandparents over breakfast - That was the news of the day. Fortunately the parents have kept up with modern advances - probably more than me - so we use all those things BN uses to keep in touch. But I wonder if it is "better"!! How long since we have received a letter in the mail as a form of contact/communication other than a bill??!! I suspect my kids would struggle with writing a letter to their grandparents. Am I sounding like another GOM?? Must be time to go fishing

Thanks for the report and commiserations on your loss. Keep your expectations for Crowdy in check - the young fulla & our mate fished today for 1 snapper on a livie. They dished shallow. Water 23 but still dirty. Sloppy conditions. Sounds like you should try wider. Keep us posted. Hoods

Thanks for a great post - I have the Deckee app on my phone - it has been invaluable in these weather events with warnings etc which is invaluable. However I cannot find the radar on Deckee which is imperative for my work & of course fishing (should I ever make the time to go) Consequently I use both and when in the office lately I have the bom on all the time. Am I missing something on the Deckee app??!!

Is that Lady Elliott?? Our fishing club did 1770 in '96. Wish I knew more about fishing then. Great result. Well done.

Looks like the bar has been set pretty high for Easter Excellent work and photography.

Well done Benny, Thanks for sharing. The best lessons come from from the ones that get away.

Amazing the things you see when you slow down and look. Congratulations to both.

Have a look at Kiandra (nothing left now after the fires) but you can get into the upper Murrumbidgee with great fly fishing. Kiandra is home to the first snow skiing in Australia and right on the highway. Tip: Stop at the Bakery in Adaminaby for world class Cherry Pies & a proper coffee. Otherwise consider Eucumbene Gorge and camp nearby. Looking forward to the report. Hoods

Thanks for the report BN, I would consider 2 fish to be quite productive in such a short period. The birds in the trees look like Corellas - very noisy, destructive & real characters at times. If you are missing fishing dirty water you could come up the coast for a visit!!! (you will need waders - leave gumboots at home) Thanks for the report. Hoods.

Well done Scratchie. How sweet it must be to get one in the bucket. It seems to be a big year for Cobia. A report last week of a double hookup up this way last week however one was taxed. The one boated was about 13kg. The wings went on the BBQ the other day. Keep up the good work. Hoods

Thank you for the report Mr & Mrs Irvin. I am very envious of your efforts as I am plagued by the four letter word starting with W("*k) I suspect Dave that you are now predisposed to being "outfished" for the rest of your married life!! Which I am sure will give you great joy. Happy fishing, Tight Lines. Best Wishes The Hoods

Good to see you're getting out. If you were on the coal wall you should put a hook in that Tailor and send it back. The Manning is still dirty but slowly clearing. I was at Macksville last week it is looking a lot better. Good news about the bream being fit & healthy. They would be a lot of fun on vibes. Thanks for the report.

Greetings Phil, I fish further south than your location and find no success with lures at all for those two. Only livies. I have also stopped using wire in front for livies which i believe gives a better hook up rate. My biggest issue is the TAX MAN. Last year was a donut thanks to Tax!! This year have not been out (yet). Further north past Coffs the lures seem to work but I think they are too educated when they get to us. You might try lighter wire if you are having issues. Especially for the Spotties. Try some stick baits while yoou are slow trolling. Good Luck, Hoods

Thats Luxury!! I need a snatch strap to get half way up the back. I'm thinking of spray topping it with a light roundup application to give me more time to go fishing.

Great video Khalid - You should be called the Granite Gremlin with your ability to get in to those tight spots as well as get the fish out. Well done. (Both barells (shotgun) is best to deposit carp on the bank)

For such a great fsihery the Macleay has really copped it the last few years. The fires totalled some really nice Bass up the river.

I'm hearing you mate. I'm still keen to get outside and learn to speak Spanish. Some nice mackeral & a large Sailfish caught off Byron a few weeks ago. Report today of some some big Kings in close chasing mullet in the dirty water on the midnorthcoast. From here to June is usually the best time to stock up the freezer!! My best alternative is head inland for some dry weather & help BigNeil with his Cod studies after I get my lawn mown by drone - even considering some of the northern impoundments.

Good on you Neil for getting out & having a go. With the current weather event here I'm thinking of heading out your way so I can have a fish!! Great shots.

We don't need to buy Lottery tickets. Living in Australia is Winning the Lottery. Especially now. Oh how I wish for the gentle stream With a rippling run and a deep quiet pool Set against the rocky bluff and overshadowed by the river gums Full of promise and the Fish to come