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kings are inquisitive the noises from cleantech engines will attract them and towing a juicy squid 15m behind across their noses will make them follow the bait. you tend to pull the bait through them not hogging the spot.
Having a spear diver swimming and spearing at the school is a different story and they moved into the spot where you hook up. u cant drive on top of them can you.
I had a similar issue with divers a while ago. I was fishing a reef and then a dive boat decides to anchor right next to me. The rules state you must steer clear of all divers when the blue and white dive flag is displayed. I was there first and so I didnt move. The divers got annoyed but really couldnt force me to go.
A few days later, I wanted to get the opinion from Maritime. They confirmed that I did not have to move as I was there first, but you should try and respect the dive flag where ever possible.
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Thats a seriously good days fishing there.
Congrats mate
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With all the squid reports, I thought I'd give it a good shot this morning.
Launched the yak around 6:30 into gloomy wet conditions. The sunshine soon came through, but along with it the wind picked up.
Picked up a good squid within the first 10minutes, but that was it for the next 2 hours. Tried a few other spots but no luck. Then around 10:30 got a few more decent sized green eyes.
Ended up with a total of 6 squid over 5 hours. Not as many as the other pro squidders on this forum, Hard work, but very enjoyable.
- Jeff
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How much did the yamaha 80 cost you in the end? and how much was the suzuki?
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top effort in anyone's book.
Congrats!
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Where do you guys catch the slimies. For the life in me I cant catch them let alone ever seen anyone catch one. I was out at balmoral land based few days ago. Plenty of yakka and nothing else.
Thats the king of kings and unfortunately looks like im gonna miss out this season. So sick of land based fishing. Why dont these fish swim abit closer!
Centurion and Chinamans have been fairly reliable but slimey number are dwindling fast.
Well done mate. Thats a cracker. We were out on Wednesday and got belted twice. Consolation prize was a couple of massive bonnies, the biggest going 72 on 30cm slimies. congrats.
Where were the bonnies you picked up? I was looking for them as well.
Good work Jeff I'll give you a buzz on the weekend. A couple of the boys and myself are going out on Tuesday if your keen. I'm still yet to crack the meter mark. Alan
Alan, Im out this whole weekend but Tuesday sounds good. Let me know.
Awesome catch and motivation for the rest of us!
Can i ask what depth you were in and how deep you were DR' ing?
Thanks
I was in about 15m of water with the DR bomb around 10m down. Hope that helps.
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Bait gathering was fairly easy today, with the trifecta of yakkas, slimeys and squid all before 6:30 this morning.
Right in the turn of the tide , we downrigged the slimey around South head and within 30minutes, the rod tip bounces, but isn't released from the DR bomb. Thought it was a tiny rat that couldnt manage to break the rubber band. A little disappointed, I took my time bringing up the bomb. Then slowly the rod tip bounce get bigger and biggger. I pick up the rod and strike to snap the band and that woke up the king. After a good 10 minute fight, we manage to gaff this bad boy. 110cm PB after a big dry spell for me (first keeper for this summer), so feeling a bit relieved.
Also managed to jig up 60cm rats all morning, in total about 9 kings for the day.
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Hey raiders
Last month or so I have been doing a lot of squiding, mainly for bait.. But since the freezer is now full with mainly arrows, I decided to chase some big green eyes for a nice feed..
I have plenty of jigs (size 1.8 - 3.0)
I've been out to bare island last couple of trips with the wife and hooked up to only one decent size greeny.. I have lost quiet a few jigs down there.. We start at the mainland side of bare island and make our way along the rocks all the way up to Larpa.. Quiet a lot of snags and can't seem to find a decent spot.. I've done PLENTY of research on squiding so I think I know what I'm doing but any input would be great.. (Only if your willing to give it up) I really really want to catch a few big calamari for the table so any info would be MUCH appreciated.. I'm also looking for a small run about to get out on the water so if anyone has anything sitting around that's ready for the water and willing to sell it, please let me know.. HANGING to chase those kings that have started to come in to the bays..
Hope the fish have been biting!!
Dean.
Don't be afraid to use slightly heavier line to minimise the lost jig count. Otherwise it will become a very expensive day out.
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Mate, I've just gone through the PM trail and I don't have your phone number. The last PM I got says Long Reef was likely off due to crappy winds and you might be going to Bare Island and you would let me know.
I replied saying I'd probably be around Hen & Chicken Bay and was waiting for your call or message but received neither so just naturally assumed you weren't going.
Dude, We spoke on the phone when you were at Hen and Chicken Bay. We agreed to meet at Endeavour St at 6am. Don't remember?
No sweat mate. Just forget about it.
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Hey Paul,
What happened last week?
No show, and worse still no call or msg.
Jeff
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For those who are interested, I got the Solas New Saturn 15 pitch SS 3 blade prop.
Definite improvement from the old prop. Pretty much better everything.
- Smoother
- Better hole shot
- Better fuel economy
- Slightly higher top end speed
- WOT RPM is now 5550rpm
Im thinking I could have gone the 4 blade, as my concern was that my WOT RPM would drop to low with the 4 blade, but I reckon it would drop by a couple of hundred RPM only, which is still ok.
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Thanks for your replies.
I decided on the 3 blade 15 pitch.
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Hi there
I'm not the right person to answer your question but I wanted to know an answer.
I did a search on the WWW and found this tec page that may interest you.
Boat Propeller Advice and Tips
I think it answers your Q well
Hope this helps you make a good choice.
JD
Thanks for the reply.
Yes I kind of knew the benefits of the 4 blade.
Would I see those benefits in the real world, and would the 4 blade put too much extra load on the 70hp 2stroke, which already has its work cut out for it? I would imagine it would knock off a few more RPMs at WOT. The 70hp is probably a touch too small as it is. I don't want to unnecessarily sap more power by using a 4 blade, if it doesn't return any real benefits.
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Hi,
Im just after some advice on propeller choice.
I need to replace my current prop. Set up as follows;
- 4.8m glass cuddy boat
- Yamaha 70hp 2 stroke (about 13 years old).
- WOT runs at about 5000rpm
- Current propeller: TurningPoint Alloy 13.5" x 15Pitch 3 blade
Im after excellent fuel economy and good hole shot and acceleration.
Don't care too much about top end speed, as I spend most of the time cruising at low to medium speeds up to around 25knots.
Im guessing a new stainless steel 3 blade 15" pitch prop, will provide slightly better performance.
Will going to a 4 blade with the same 15" pitch give me any additional benefits? Or will it just drop my WOT rpm too low?
Cheers,
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Gotta love those Yamashita warm jackets. They have to be my favourite jigs at the moment. The only problem is that they get smashed up and torn up after every session because they catch so much bloody squid
Problem I could easily live with.
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Kooks,
Try a smaller size and different colour
Where did you get them jigs for $6 ?
PM me if you want.
Cheers
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Great session there.
Are there gates getting to Apple Tree Bay boat ramp? And when do they get locked?
I dont want to get locked in after a night session tonight.
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Hi Guys,
I fish the harbour a lot, and it's interesting to note that my captures of legal snapper are increasing in both frequency and size from 2009 - 2012.
Hit the harbour weekend before last at 1:45am till 7am and berleyed just off shark island in the 25m mark which marks bait.
Caught a few tailor and plenty of pannies from 32cm to 40cm. Heaps of them, we left them biting.
Here they are snapped with a 2Litre bottle to show the size
Thats a decent haul!
What bait did the damage?
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Excellent session there. Congrats!
Was your spot east or west of the Bridge?
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feel for you mate.
I use to always tow mu boat around with out a strap over the back of it holding it down to the trailer. But I wont be doing that any more....
Lucky it wasn't a fiberglass boat.
It happened after you went fishing I take it?
Murphy will tell you that when you don't use the back strap, you will be sorry.
I feel for you, Hope you are insured Trung!
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Just a quick question to anyone who has been out in the past day or 2 around Moll Pt in Botany Bay.
How is the water quality after the bit of rain we have had?
Cheers,
J
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Yeah don't worry, I always treat that bommie with respect. I got off the water shortly after you guys left squidding. I only ended up with 1 inker. Hopefully back out again next Friday.
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Top effort there boys.
I think I ran into you guys this morning. I was in my kayak. Anyway good to put faces to names. Just curious, what time did you get the kings?
Cheers.
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Excellent result there Andrew and Jim.
Congrats.
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Hi Al,
Great to see you getting another PB.
Looking forward to more kingy reports from you.