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I was sick of the commentators "another bomb from mundine" if so many bombs were actually landed, quite simply green would have been asleep. Mundine used scoring shots to win but certainly didnt contain the venom the commentators went on about IMO. Smart fight by Choc in the end. And will do very well using the same techniques in the future, unless someone goes after his temple like previously when he was put to sleep. thats boxing, had my doubts bout green and im from WA

I enjoyed the preview to the 2006 season where they went over all the events for 06 and why each is going to be so good. Looks like there will be big fish caught next year with possible records getting smashed everywhere. Did enjoy Elite 50 Round 3 as well. Bass Tech also has to be one of the more entertaining shows as well, watched them deck out some sheilas truck last week so she can travel and fish a lot easier, came up a treat, with some really good ideas, I especially enjoyed the rod lockers...... This week they decked out some guys boat, making it ready for the the Bass Tour as he wanted step it up to the next level. Unreal they added the latest sounder, done his trailer up and rewired the whole boat, new batteries and Kota as well I think. Worth watching for sure. I hope we get more Redfish cup this year as well. Cant wait. cheers

Managed to run a tape over the Peacock Bass tournament, and it was a great watch, it will be getting replayed on ESPN this week around midnight on Wednesday I think. Worth taping if you have a spare tape, its the one I have previously mentioned. Blowing rods up, everything..... its unreal. cheers

And as per usual he who catches least catches the biggest, and near on last cast of the day. This lil puppy went 43 and was a nice finish to our day, and I was powering off with the Kota on 10 when it decided to take an interest in Nics Vibe. Nice and fat as well. cheers

And as per usual he who catches least catches the biggest, and near on last cast of the day. This lil puppy went 43 and was a nice finish to our day, and I was powering off with the Kota on 10 when it decided to take an interest in Nics Vibe. Nice and fat as well.

This has given me a heap of incentive to have more days off during the week, as per usual the weather turned ugly come the weekend. It got to the stage where we had to stop taking pics as it was effecting our catch.

Actually the one in the last pic had a nice chunk taken from its fin. Heres another caught by Nic.

Next was one of mine, I actually jumped off the boat and fished from the Pylons, first cast was this one - he went 39cm and gave me as much curry as I can remember any Blackie giving me.

Well we went out on the Friday, all play and no work for once. Had sensational weather for the whole day with winds around 5knts. We fished Green Mini Vibe all day until we lost them and then the purple one. Without doubt it was my best day on the water Ive ever had, especially with one lure. Managed 37 fish in about 5 or so hrs, whilst me mate picked up 19 (including a nice 43) We were fishing bridges and jetties, and pylons, letting it sink to the bottom and then giving them subtle 10cm lifts. If it felt like a snag or rock or anything we`d strike and usually it`d be a Bream. Average size for the day was around 35-37 and they pulled harder than any other day in the last 3 years (for me anyway). I had to go locked drag, and fish bass style and go as hard as I could. I really am curious how these things would work over East. You guys have so much water compared to us. Im sure they would go off somewhere. Heres a couple of Pics first is my mate Nic. cheers

Matrix fire away mate, I pulled 13 in my first sess on them and it barely had any paint off it, got 3 last time out and they did more damage than the 13 the week before. I think it depends on how they are taking it. Id say the guys who have lost a fair bit of colour off there vibes would have hooked quite a few fish or had a couple swallow them a bit (therefore loose more paint). I fish all my lures til they are bald, and even then keep going after that - and I reckon bream will take a smashed up lure over a new one most times, as it may look more wounded or sick. R2S do have a habit of loosing more paint than most others lures, thats how it was for the static shad 60`s anyway. So it could be the same for these. Id just get the texter out and re colour them. cheers

JD, I think they go for around the standard $10 mark, most shops get River 2 Sea gear so they should be able to source some for you. Id be suprised if Mick didnt have any in ABA (worth a shot) They are the hottest things on the market in WA at the moment. Pulled that fish from under a ski ramp. I love the green one without a doubt. They also got purple people eaters, golds and a heap of others. Heading out Friday for a fish out of a mates Boar, will let you know how we go. cheers PS, I get to see Canterbury play this year - yeeehaaaaaa, only cost me a season ticket to the Force.

Pukka, I run size 14 owners on mine, and yeah that green is certainly the colour to have, hold it up in the sun and you can see why. We have been playing with sticky weight on the vibes to get them sinking quicker, and to allow further casts - and it has been working. As you noticed I remove the middle treble off most lures these days, I am a sucker for punishment - but for the same reasons you mentioned, the middle treble becomes a pain, so to stop from becoming to frustrated I take them off. Reckon I loose lots of fish because of it as well....... the number Ive lost after loading nto them is probably every second fish. But its all fun. Im just happy to have something to use instead of softies during winter. Caus im not a soft plastic fishermans a#$%hole. cheers

GDay guys, Just a quick note on a few recent WA captures. We have been using the River 2 Sea mini Vibes to great effect over the last few weeks, catching blackies up to high 40`s from bridges, jetties, yacht clubs, lakes - you name it. These little suckers are going off at the moment. We are fishing them off the bottom with little lifts, and if they dont smack it on the drop (after a lift) they nail it off the bottom. Anyway they certainly have got me fascinated..... just wondering if you guys had much success over East with these or are chucking them much. Heres one from a week a go, heading out friday to give them another go. cheers

I have purchased in the last 6 months or so an AFN book by Frank Prokop, lists most hardbody lures, how deep they dive at what speeds etc, lists the actions as well. Very interesting read. cheers

Ive got my own slot limit for all species to decide on keeping - and if they are over or under the slot, back it goes as it does if Ive got enough already or cant be bothered keepin them. A personal slot limit is a good thing. cheers