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    Lowrance Ep60 Fules Sensor

    in Boating

    Posted

    Thanks, was not asking for spare. It is visible, but displays 0 lt/h when on idle, only when starting and once in 5 minutes or so spikes above 0

    I dont have a spare. HAve you gone into your sounder to see if it is connected?

    To do this go to menu / network / bus devices and see if it comes up.If not it might be a faulty one.

    Cheers

    Rich

    Another Lowrance Structurescan Question

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Turned my sounder on today in the garage and noticed that the structure scan transducer produces some sort of ticking sound roughly 1-1.5 times per second... and looks like the stricture scan image on the sounder is getting scrolled in sync. Moreover once in about 3 second the ticking rate increases for a very short while - so does the scrolling speed. Did not notice that on the water but perhaps I was not paying attention. Is that normal?

    Thanks

    Going To Kill My Boat Or Myself With Kindness!

    in Boating

    Posted

    There is no more carpet on my next boat, that for sure, made sure that is the case. Any investment in speeding up after-the-trip procedure is money well spent. I use saltaway tp break these layers of salt and this also allows to flush motoer faster. Got my hose on the reel - also saves time. Will try pressure cleaner soon - should be great with saltaway mix.

    5m Centre Console

    in Boating

    Posted

    Thanks a lot guys,

    A lot of useful info. Will check on some of the leads provided... What do you think about Seafarer Vaquish 5.25? Is it ok for the "close offshore"? Long reef max? Is 90lt tank is a worry?

    Thanks

    5m Centre Console

    in Boating

    Posted

    I love my electric! In addtion to "sneakiness" it adds some safety. If something goes wrong 80lb leccy is much better than oars... which I do not have to carry onobard anymore!

    Hi Kruzenvax If you want a good boat to do places like longreef in a breeze have a look at Stacer's new open consoles, they're really good fishing boats mate..

    By the way, Greg I like the sound of using an electric and sneeking around calm water outside, very sneeky alright, good little trick mate :D

    How's this sound Kruzenvax, if you like the Stacer- just add an electric and you're in business :thumbup:

    Cheers

    jewgaffer :1fishing1:

    5m Centre Console

    in Boating

    Posted

    Thanks guys,

    The budget is that I'll pay a right proice for a right rig. There was a dealer near me who was selling trailcrafts... which they stopped and then I learned they are in trouble.

    Glass is OK, thanks a lot for the tip.

    5m Centre Console

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi all,

    If I'm to buy a 4.9-5m centre console boat designed for fishing - would are my options? Aluminum or fiberglass - looking for the max. toughness and sea abilities for the size. I was looking at Tabs, Trailcraft - but it looks like these are no longer avaliable...

    Thanks

    Fishing Tonmorrow

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Wow, looks like a professional forecast, thank you thank you!

    Went exactly as predicted; had a lot of good squid but lost MY fish :(

    Back to the drawing board...

    The pressure is jumping downwards and has presently gone as far as 1004 and falling....I'd say an afternoon session from an hour or so before midday on would be well worth the effort before the forecast southerly arrives in the late afternonn / early evening ahead of a low front...

    jewgaffer :1fishing1:

    Lowrance Hds: 5" Or 7"

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi Huey,

    Thanks for the info, I'm also interested in HDS5/7; didn't know that the "structure scan" won't be avaliable with HDS5; Lowrance did not mention this to me.

    Could you please confirm my understanding of you post that HDS7 will not work with 83/200 kHz transducer? That would be a pty.

    What I like about Lowrance structure scan in that it seems to be working directly under the boat as well... and this is an add-on I can get later...

    Thanks

    Hi Mate, it all comes down to budget and I have used both in the water and they are good units and the extra screen size does make a difference and the HDS7 also has more pixels to go with that screen size. The HDS5 is avaibale with both transducers while the HDS7 is able to be be boguth with a singel frequency 200kHz or the better, for deep water,dual frequency 50/200KHz.

    Also I have not been able to get this confirmed by Lowrance by the new side structure that will be here soon, and if like the H/B it will be very cool, will only be aviable in the HDS7 and up due to the smaller unit not having enough pixels. I could be wrong but I just do not thinkt he smaller unit would have enough pixels to get the picture quality in side structure like the SI in the H/B. You should also price up these units because they offer HD too and the SI they have had for a few years is very impressive for the the type of fishing you do.

    Till the end of the month there are good specials I am offering Fishraiders so PM me if you are interested in prices.

    Cheers,

    Huey.

    Return To Fishing: What's Happening At Botany @ Hacking?

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Going to fish for the 1st time after more than a year and a half off the water. Will propably go (if the weather is OK) Sat afternoon - Botany or maybe Prt Hacking (boat).

    Would appreciate some help in terms of what should I target at this time of a year, and what would be the plan. Would prefer not go go very far off for the 1st trip after a long break.

    Thanks

    Silstar Crystal Blue Power Tip Rod

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Thanks a lot.

    Yes, the intent is to use it form the boat (don't fish landabsed anyway - never tried). It looks like live baiting/trolling is what I need and a spin real (like the baitrunner) is a good choice (never used/heard of Rovex, so need to research).

    It looks like it is designed foir a threadline based on my reading of you info; though guides size/position looks like it is somehow in between my "classic style" spin rods and baitcasting rods, e.g. the 1st guide is smaller than on the spin rod, but bogger than on the baicast rod.

    Thanks

    Silstar Crystal Blue Power Tip Rod

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have "inherited" 2 Silstar Crystal Blue Power Tip Rods (6-10kg, 6'6" each) from a friend. As new, but no reels. I'd appreciate an advise - what is the best use for them for a Sydney-based person, and what reels do I out on them (in a reasonable $$$ range)... I can't even tell if they are designed for a theradline or overhead?

    Thanks

    Buying Bait

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Because of my working commitments I have very limited time to fish these days (missed the whole summer :( ). Hope there is still some kingfish in Botany left for me. And my fishing sessions are not very long (couple of hours at max) so I have no time to catch live bait. So I would appreciate some help with buying bait:

    1) I used to buy pilchards in the bait bar (not frozen, where they just wrap it in an old newspaper for me)... heard there is a "jucier" version of pilchards sold in a vacuum packets. Which piclchards are better and where do I buy those sealed ones (I live in Syd South / Sutherland area)

    2) Squid: once again I can buy "unforzen" - usually pinky ones - in the bait shop, or local tackle store has frozen squid (white ones). Which one is better?

    3) Is there any value in dead garfish sold?

    Many thanks

    Down Riggers

    in Tackle Talk

    Posted

    I think it is more about your sounder - e.g sensitivity, depth of the bomb and speed of the boat (e.g. if the bomb is dragged by the water outside of your sounder cone).

    What I would do is to drop the bomb when the boat is stationary and play with the sounder/depth till you see it. Then start moving forward.

    HTH

    G"day there ,

    I have a question regarding whether or not you should be able to see the bomb on my sounder, I'm pretty new to the whole fishing from a boat trolling and using a down rigger but as yet I have not been able to see it on my sounder, Do I have the downrigger mounted in the wrong spot? It is down the back of the boat and is mounted to the side. Any help would be appreciated as I have not had much success to date.

    Regards,

    Norto. :thumbdown:

    Kingfish Out Of The Estuary

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I wonder if it is possible to catch kingfish "out of the bay". Say, when I read about kingfish caught in Botany Bay it is typically at Moulinex Point, Warf, or other place inside the bay. But what about heads near the entrance to the bay? I mean, when I go out - if I turn left or right - I see good looking rocks that seem to resemble a good structure - does anybody fish for kingies there? If yes, what are the techniqes?

    Thanks

    Anchor Chain Length

    in Boating

    Posted · Edited by Kruzenvax

    Confirmed, I have only 2 meters :mad3:

    Off to whitworths (sp?)

    Will try 3-4 meters w/out any "extras": if too heavy will think about that "anchor Buddy"

    Thanks guys.

    Anchor Chain Length

    in Boating

    Posted

    Thanks Stewy,

    The chain feels heavy enough, but I believe (about to go to the boat and measure) I have less than 3-4m. I have that plough-like anchor and I do let a lot of rope out; I just feel I have to let out too much rope to get a grip... whis is somtimes a problem in tight spaces.

    If my suspicions are correct I'll buy a 3.5 m chain as you suggest.

    Anchor Chain Length

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I got that feeling that the chain on my anchor may be too short (so that may be the reason for anchoring to be less reliable than I would want). What would you say is the right length for a 4.6 bowrider in a typical depth is nor more than 30m?

    Thanks

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