Sea Ranger
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Looks like a baby Flattie
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On 10/22/2021 at 3:43 PM, zmk1962 said:
Taps are not maintenance free and can also fail. A bung is far cheaper and simpler to produce and maintain. In fact a bung is the most basic form of a tap.
cheers ZoranAgree, I don't want a tap failing,, If a plastic bung fails worse case scenario I go for a swim and screw in a new one. I wouldn't want to be changing a tap with seas.
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Wish you aspeedy return to fishing mate
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I hope to get out soon. Great report mate
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Ok update. I called Garmin Australia today and explained the issue. They started a ticket for me and requested a few photos and video of the unit and receipt. Very helpful on the phone. I have my fingers crossed that they can help me out.
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2 hours ago, Smobaby said:
Check power connection for corrosion and full voltage with volt meter try removing sd card. Then try software upgrade.
I removed it from the dash and checked all connections. 12.8 volts at the plug. No corrosion evident. I put it back together and no change
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Ok I uploaded a video to YouTube
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Hello All,
I was getting the boat ready to get wet this week and testing my fishfinder to ensure it came on. It did but then shut off after aboout 20 seconds or so. Now I get the Garmin screen , loading maps and it goes into basic setup. Which country, language, units etc. Somewhere along those steps as it changes everytime I try, it just freezes and the unit turns itself off. The manual states to reset it go into settings, however I can't get that far to do a reset. I can't find a hard reset on the internet either. Has anyone had similar issue and have any idea of what I can try.
Thank you
Bear
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14 hours ago, kingie chaser said:
I rate Flounder up there close with John Dory myself, very similar but JD would be the prize. Wish we had more of them around but you cant beat flounder as a local fish imo, beats flathead hands down!
Did you make this dish?
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That’s a stonker! Great looking fish
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17 minutes ago, Fab1 said:
When i get out im taking a sling shot so I can shoot anyone that gets to close to me with sinkers.😂If I see Yowie I'm filling his boat up with lead so he sinks too.I'm so sick of him catching all the fish.😂
Yeah but once Yowie is sunk he will probably take up spear fishing and still out do the rest of us lol.
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I’m hoping to get my boat wet in the Hacking to start with then catch up with Derek for some Kingies. My youngest son in Uni wants to catch kingies this year so that will be our focus.
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I have a good mechanic in Ingleburn. I guess it depends on how close you are
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Really nice Trev there. Good work!
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5 minutes ago, DerekD said:
Hi Mate,
Long time no chat. Usually the lowest and largest eye on the rod is a good indicator as to the function of the rod.
On a spinning rod the bottom eye is larger than that of an equivalent overhead (game or baitcaster) as there is a whipping motion of the line as it comes off the reel and the larger eye does not constrain the movement.
On the overhead we are talking a drum so it is guiding the line and needs less space for movement.
Regards,
Derek
PS. Looking at the photo with the relatively small bottom eye and that the guides are top and bottom bound I'd be leaning towards it being an overhead rod.
Hi Derek,
Last year was a wash for me. I could not get free from work. Looking better this summer. I hope to wet a few lines as soon as I can. I’m in a lga of concern so gotta wait till the restrictions lift. I want to try a get my son on some kings this year and was taking inventory of my gear to see what I need. How have you been?
bear
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A bit of research and it seems it’s a Guts Butt Ugly Stik. All Fuji gear. I remember I paid heaps for it then and thought I got taken lol.
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If I remember right I bought this at a proper tackle shop between Castle Hill and Parramatta on the Northern road. I think it is gone now. So I would guess it was the right rod however who knows.
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Hi everyone,
I am getting keen for when restrictions lift in Sydney . Today I was going through some of my old gear and found this Ugly Stik rod that I last used probably 15 years ago for snapper. When I laid it down next to some spinning rods it’s construction looked similar. It got me thinking if this was a spinning rod or a conventional rod? It’s marked ugly stik 2000 plus. 1483 060 GB1609 2.05 metres line wt. 6 -10 kg. Lure weight. 30 - 107gm.
any ideas?
Bear
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5 hours ago, kingie chaser said:
Nice work, I love anything DIY
On this occasion I bought a FG tool instead of doing something like this myself.
The only thing for me with this design & the way the knot is formed is as you do your wraps the line shortens between the 2 points that are at 90 degrees of the tag which is why my Daiichi is spring loaded.
But if it works for you thats all that matters, its certainly better than trying to do it by hand which for me was a PITA.
The Daiichi works very well. The only way I can tie a good fg knot
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On 9/8/2021 at 8:13 AM, shakey55 said:
Sea Ranger, I understand your worry about tradies and what job would end up like.
I note the area you live. I would take your boat down to1/40 Stennett Road, Ingleburn
Talk with Nick (very experienced) and Stephen (Nick trained).
They are both really good men and very helpful. Have a chat with them over what can be done. After your good chat with them, you can make your mind up about what to do.
I’m a firm believer in getting it done the right way, the first time.Cheers and good luck.
Hey Shakey, I have used Nick for years for services. I hadn’t thought for some reason to ask him about this. Great idea
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Hi guys,
From what I can see the anchor well which is plastic is only held in by the screws around it’s edge. In the end I might just have to get a plate welded on…just to find someone who will do it right.
Bear
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I’m thinking of the push a button spot lock style
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What size boat?
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Posted · Edited by Sea Ranger
speeliing
I have a 499 Stacer (Really 5.1 Metres) centre console. Ithink it would be squishy as with 3 adults and 2 kids. That said my girl isn't built for family outings. Tiller and side consoles give you more deckspace but when fishing alone I like the balanced feel of a centre console and I can walk all the way around for fishing.
Here is my review on my boat.