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Agree with Iceman - I have same and brilliant.

Thanks Powerfisher - some great advice.

Fellow Fishers, Having a look at these reels and apart from some minor differences (ie. Sustain 1 more bearing and higher ratio although Biomaster has extra spool) cant decide which one. Can get Sustain FG for $290 and Biomaster FB for $230 so obvious difference in price - anyone used these as i would appreciate any feedback here. Cheers Sido Sido View Public Profile Send a private message to Sido Find all posts by Sido Add Sido to Your Buddy List

Fellow Raiders, As we all come across with our fishing passion - in a bit of a dilemma which reel to buy out of Sustain FG 4000 or Biomaster FB 4000. To be used for soft plastic targetting of fish in general out of my boat - flathead, snapper, small kings etc. Both have simialr features and similar price with advantage of Biomaster coming with spare spool. On shimano website Biomaster ranks ahead of Sustain. Any suggestions or feedback from experience would be greatly appreciated. Sido

Thanks guys - appreciate all the feedback

Thanks everyone for your feedback - really appreciate it. Tony - Quinne bowrider 5.6 metre, 115 merc optimax only 2 years old. Experience medium and looking for a feed and relax with 2 mates - 3 of us all together. Launching Oatley and motor into bay - most likely around foreshore for protection. Hope it helps but agree I would never risk mine or passengers life - all about relax and recreation!!! Cheers - Sido

Fellow Raiders, Planning to go out this weekend and hit botany bay however forecast winds are westerly between 15-20 knots. As a newbie to boating - is this fishable and is the go to find some protection - ie. Mollineaux Point, around the foreshore (Novotel, in the river? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sido

Caught and released my PB flathead down at St Georges Basin few weeks ago - photo attached. Caught on soft plastic - riptide mullet - rootber colour. Great to the the old girl swim off. Sido

Obey 1 - looks great but I cant do the same on my Freedom Sport 530 as I have the moulded plastic down the sides which are uneven and don't allow for such racks to be installed. Instead I have installed some vertical rod holders - 2 x 3 set in both back corners in the rear just before the rear seat which allows 6 rods to be in place between spots and travelling on the water or trailering boat. I have a further 5 vertical rod holders (I made up myself on back of a piece of wood) that sit at the bow along side one of the seats on the floor) again good for travelling and keeps rods out of way ready for use. If I want to use the bow to fish from I have another 3 vertical holders mounted on the little door between cockpit and the bow. None of these impede on the use of the bimini. I also have mega chopper bait board that can hold another 4 rods but more for when fishing. Might be confusing but very practical and keeps rods out of the way and vertically mounted. Cheers Sido

Good morning all, I hear constant conflicting stories regarding whether to have the motor tilted up or down when finished fishing. I have my boat inside the front yard protected under a custom made cover - between trips should I tilt the motor up or fully down - does it matter at all? I understand initially down to get all the water out but after that? Some people saying leaving it up puts pressure on the tilt mechanism. Thanks Sido

Will, Callala Bay is perfect for what you are proposing - as long as the wind is not blowing too hard as it can get rough - in saying that there is always a headland or bay to shelter around. Lots of flathead and whiting in the shallows and your kayak is perfect for that. Also agree teh wharf is teh place to catch some fish and keep the family entertained. Mystery kill was a while ago and due to a toxic algae outbreak - fish are safe to eat. Enjoy. Sido

Thank you everyone - some fantastic ideas and advice - will put them to the test and see what works on my boat.

Hello All, This may be a silly question - I am interested in anyone's tips on how to clean fish on your boat without making a huge mess - scaling, gutting etc. By that I mean that the boat ramp i use does not have fish cleaning facilities and I would prefer to clean them before getting home - I understand it is illegal to fillet fish on your boat. Thanks heaps. Sido

Steze I would suggest it was a low oil alarm rather than an overheat alarm - if it has stopped you have nailed if it continues get it checked out. Sido

Thanks Dunc333 and Bisso.