Welster

Well done what a buzz on light gear. Nice report too.

Not me but interested to hear how they go. I like Harimitsu jigs but have had plenty of success on $10 and cheaper jigs. But if I'm only using one rod I felt more confident with my fave Harimitsu until I inevitably lost it.

I think Jim has picked up on your typo. Should be 1130mm not 1013 you are robbing yourself. 🤔

Thanks. I looked at them at the show. Just not convinced I want to store it.

What size is your fish bag? Do you like it?

Cracking fish Basil.

Nice one. The conditions don’t get much better than that!

Nice work Zoran.

The last few trips I have had a few litres as well. I had doubts if it happened out on the water though. It’s definitely drained atm as I washed the boat at a mates house before driving home with the bungs out and putting it in the garage. So I will know for sure next trip. My boat is an Stacer Easy Rider not a Trident.

How do you intend to get the tuffy to the water? More horsepower would always be better except for carrying 50kg around, hopefully the carry isn’t to far with either weight. Maybe some kind of trolly would work?

That’s a nice feed there. Waiting for the clearance after a hernia operation is frustrating.

Good on your son for getting his PB flattie. What is your PB from the Hacking Yowie?

That’s frustrating. The blue water is always promising. Last time out I lost heaps of gear. My gear had been sprayed with Inox I’m not sure if that played a part.

You have to love sneaking out for a quick fish but those jackets

We use to waterski on the George’s after work. The boat was a Furguson hill with 350chev and required the trailer in deep. We disconnected the trailer from the car and used a rope to join the two. The rope came off the trailer and it launched itself into the depths sinking into that icky mud. Eventually we were able to get a rope tied to it to pull it out.

That’s gold!

Doing an coolant change on one of my cars when I was young I put 4 litres of green car wash in it instead. Bubbles for days.

Great video Fabian

A few solid fish and a good report well done. Shopping is way over rated and could of waited.

Very nice Jon. Great work keeping that lure on light gear.

Yeah nah only the man himself can help with that. You could try bribing him with a couple of Mowies 🤣.

What a top day in superb conditions. Great job on the video as well I enjoyed watching it.

We were away and had the boat anchored whilst we went back to the house and had lunch. Of course the key went missing making us think we had dropped it in the water. After all of us searching for two hours including snorkling around they turned in the mates wife’s bag. Since then I always take a spare for the boat and car when away.

No worries. There’s plenty more I could write but it will all fall into place. One other thing is make sure you secure your keys and phone or whatever you have so they don’t end up in the drink. I never get frustrated with people that get in and have a go even if they are having a few problems, the people that are just inconsiderate they are the annoying ones.

I usually use the one at Kyeema if fishing the bay but there is nothing wrong with the ramp at Foreshore Drive. Be aware that plenty of cars have gone for a swim sliding in at low tide though. Just take your time don’t feel pressured and start to develop a checklist. If you can’t reverse practice somewhere else first. Be prepared before you arrive. Stop in the prep area. Make sure the bungs are in. Tie down straps are off the back. Motor is off the travel bracket. Rope is ready depending which system you are using. Or have one of you in the boat. Leave the safety chain and winch on! Reverse back in your lane with the boat in at the right depth that takes a bit of practice but for me the step part of the trailer mud guards are below the water and there is just s little bit of ramp at the back of the car out of the water. Handbrake on and park or in gear. If it’s night time ( not on your first attempt) turn your headlights off there is nothing worse than trying to reverse when other people have their headlights on. Undo the safety chain, I’d usually have the person in the boat lower the motor and start it at this point. Or they can hold the rope if not in the boat most likely standing on the pontoon. Release the winch and give it a push off. Don’t forget to take the winch handle back off if it’s removable. Jump back in the car and go and park it. Check it’s locked, nothing on display lights off. If possible the person looking after the boat should have moved it further up the pontoon or hang back out out of the way and just nudge up to it to pick you up when you arrive on the pontoon. The fun is out on the water so don’t hang around at the ramp making a nuisance of yourself. If you are struggling accept some help and do the same for others.