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An engineer died and reported to the pearly gates. An intern angel, filling
in for St. Peter, checked his dossier and grimly said, "Ah, you're an
engineer; you're in the wrong place."
So the engineer was cast down to the gates of hell and was let in. Pretty
soon, the engineer became gravely dissatisfied with the level of comfort in
hell, and began designing and building improvements. After a while, the
underworld had air conditioning, flush toilets, and escalators, and the
engineer was becoming a pretty popular guy among the demons.
One day, God called Satan up on the telephone and asked with a sneer, "So,
how's it going down there in hell?"
Satan laughed and replied, "Hey, things are going great. We've got air
conditioning and flush toilets and escalators, and there's no telling what
this engineer is going to come up with next."
God's face clouded over and he exploded, "What? You've got an engineer?
That's a mistake; he should never have gotten down there; send him up
here."
Satan shook his head, "No way. I like having an engineer on the staff, and
I'm keeping him."
God was as mad as he had ever been, "This is not the way things are
supposed to work and you know it. Send him back up here or I'll sue."
Satan laughed uproariously, "Yeah, right. And just where are YOU going to
get a lawyer?"
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Just up the Windsor Road from Baulkam Hills,
and let me do it right for you!!!!!
Tony Packard Holden.
Who could ever forget this add even after 30 or so years.
And a close second would definately be Joyce Maine Discounts.
The memories of her in the bathtub definately changed my outlook on life.
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For the cods and larger species I always hold them by the eyes.
Thumb and forefinger holds well in the eye sockets and even if the fish wriggles about it is still easy to maintain a good grip.
For the do-gooders, you are not actually pushing the eyes in to the body, but more-so your fingers lock on to the top of the eye sockets.
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also things like oil which and the likes of fuel,metals etc which contaminate the water ways.
Spare a thought for the countries that now accomodate sunken naval ships from WW2
Here in Solomons the passage out front of the capital was named Sealark Sound prior to the war. It is now named Iron Bottom Sound with over 50 sunken vessels littering the ocean bed. (including the HMAS Canberra)
Recently fuel and oils began leaking from these wrecks. The US Government was notified of this problem, unfortunately however, nothing has been done to remove this pollution.
Ironically, the US have a war memorial in the capital here depicting such losses of ships and human lives. It is meticulously maintained.
Click on the link for further info
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Does anyone use a little supper glue on the knot, if you pre make the rigs
thanks
When tying knots in large diameter mono I finish the knot in two ways.
Firstly, I heat the end of the mono / jinkai with a lighter, then push the end of the lighter against the softened mono to create a "mushroom" effect on the end of the line. This removes the sharp end of the mono and also acts as an "anchor" preventing the knot slipping undone.
Secondly, always put a drop of super glue on the knot to add further security.
This method retains the integrity of the knot 100% of the time.
Hope this helps.
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I guess I'm from the "old" school in that I have never changed over to braid from mono. Having said that, I recently purchased 2 x 600 mtr spools of Exoset Multi Coloured Braid 60lbs @ $117.00 each. I plan to put this on a Tiagra 50WA coupled to a T-Curve Stand Up 24kg Straight Butt Rod.
Having never fished with braid, or gear above 15Kg, it was really a stab in the dark for me to "blindley select this combination.
I am yet to even spool up the reel, and or try out the gear.
Have I made the right purchase, or would a different brand of braid be more appropriate?
What should go on the reel first, braid or mono?
What would be the best knot to use to connect the braid to mono on this line class?
Should I use only one spool of braid (600 mtr) or will I need both?
If both, how do you join braid to braid?
Too many questions, but I would welcome any advice that you could offer to a newby to braid.
Thanks
Mariner
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I bought this Aftco Fish Bat several months ago.
A bit steep at $51.00 but it has a lanyard and one side is flat, whereas the other is rounded. The handle turns up at the end which prevents accidental release whilst bludgeoning. Also the seamless fabrication makes for ease of cleaning and no retention of fish odour.
Good aid to keep in the car also.
Should be available at one of the site sponsors.
Here's the manufacturer's speel:
Made of super strong moulded glass filled polypropylene with a textured grip handle to prevent wet hands from slipping. Its rectangular shape prevents it from rolling around a deck. Waterproof, corrosion proof, will not scratch or mark decks or gel coat & it floats. A braided rope safety lanyard is included & the shape of the handle allows it to be hung from a railing or other structure. Length 19" (480mm). Weight 594gm.
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Watch this rod destruction.
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The other night I was jigging for squid along a floating platform at a marina.
I was on the phone so my squid jig was just dangling in the water about 2ft deep.
I was looking down and then suddenly a long silver fish dashed out from under the platform, smashed my jig and then dashed back under!
I was so shocked!
It was around 40cm long, silver.
VERY fast!
Had largish scales and looked like a whiting (not smooth skinned) and there was a slight purplish tinge as the light reflected off the fish.
My guess is that it could have been a pike, but the smooth cloth on my jig was undamaged, and pike have really sharp teeth.
Any guesses as to what fish this could have been???
The King Gar has a very elongate, compressed body. The toothless upper and lower jaws are greatly elongated. There is a single short-based dorsal fin positioned posteriorly on the body. This is followed by five or six detached finlets.
This species is dark blue, greenish or brown above and silvery white below. There is a broad silver stripe along the sides of the body. The finlets and caudal fin are blue. There is a dark blue or green spot on the pectoral fin bases.
It grows to 45 cm in length.
The King Gar is a pelagic species that occurs in temperate marine waters worldwide.
In Australia it is known from the central coast of New South Wales, around the south of the country, and north to south-western Western Australia.
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Guys.
Came across aheap of these carbs at sandringham sand flats. Not sure what they are. Can someone help? Are they any good for bait? If so, to target what and where?
ThanksThe soldier crab has a bag limit of 100 in total, unlike other bait crabs which are 10 in total.
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Carl , just yourself , your appetite and a fishing rod ! Would be great to meet you , this event always goes right off !!!
Ross
Thanks Ross,
Have been liasing with CFD - still a good chance depending on my passport renewals.
Will confirm in the next week or so.
Looking for someone to sit in my chair also - very busy with new business developments at this moment.
Will try my best and the feeling is mutual - put some faces to names would be rewarding.
Cheers
Carl
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Is this latest edition available in the waterproof version also?
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Love to go fishing, however prior obligations.
Will be officiating at our Junior Soccer Tournament opening on Saturday.
Might be lucky to wet a line on Sunday.
Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend
Cheers
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What mixture are you running? (fuel to oil ratio)
Is the gap set correctly (using feeler gauges)
Are they the plugs recommended by the manufacturer? (what number are they?)
Have you checked the mixture adjustment, or is it a new model without the adjusting screw?
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its not actually illegal 2 release carp..
its suggested not 2 release them.. but definately not illegal...
alot of people get confused with this..
the carp is looked down on and given such a bad name when really... is it all that bad???
i know i love catching the big boys more then any other freshwater fish..
and as i dont eat freshwater fish anyway.. and im an avid fisherman.. i think what is best 4 me???
How can you help?
Only keep koi in places (garden ponds and other outdoor containers) where they cannot escape into natural waterways.
Remember that it is illegal to stock carp into streams, rivers or lakes in NSW and fines of up to $11,000 apply.
Do not use live carp as bait. The use of live carp as bait in freshwater is illegal and carries a high probability of infesting new areas with carp.
Ensure your boat and trailer are free of weed before re-launching to avoid the possibility of spreading carp eggs and juveniles.
Assist efforts to restore our rivers (which can help native fauna to out-compete carp) by taking part in a Rivercare, Landcare or Waterwatch project.
Manage your land in a way that reduces damage to natural waterways, for example by restricting stock access to stream banks and conserving or restoring riparian vegetation.
Take part in native fish restocking programs with your local angling group, and support recreational fishing for carp in your area.
Support the commercial harvesting of carp by purchasing products such as carp-based fertilisers or pet food.
Report any sightings of carp outside their known distribution to your local NSW DPI Office.
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The start of the 2008/09 NSW fish stocking program kicks off this weekend with the release of thousands of juvenile trout into the State’s waterways, Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald said today.
Mr Macdonald said more than 188,000 rainbow trout fry will be released into rivers and streams of the New England Tablelands this week including:
84,000 into the Wollomombi River near Wollomombi;
42,000 into the Gwydir River near Armidale;
28,000 into the Styx River near Ebor, and;
12,000 into Oaky River near Ebor.
Mr Macdonald said an additional 48,000 brown trout fry will be released into the Styx River near Ebor on (24 August).
"These are the first major releases of the fish stocking season, which runs from August to May each year," Mr Macdonald said.
"The freshwater stocking program provides huge spin off benefits for regional areas, both in boosting tourism and providing economic opportunities for regional economies.
"In two years these trout will be mature - that’s great news for anglers."
Mr Macdonald said the release was great news for local communities.
"The total contribution attributable to fishing in the Snowy region for example, could well be up to $70 million a year," Mr Macdonald said.
Last season, a total 6.4 million fish were released into the State’s water ways, providing quality recreational fishing opportunities for local communities.
"About 2.9 million of the fish stocked in 2007/08 were trout and salmon, released with the help of local acclimatisation societies," Mr Macdonald said.
"The Iemma Government provided more than $1 million towards the stocking program last year to ensure freshwater anglers continue to enjoy freshwater fishing.
"The program is also supported by $346,000 this financial year with funds from the recreational fishing fee."
In addition to the trout and salmon stockings, the NSW Government produces native fish for release into dams specifically for the benefit of anglers. These species include Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch and Australian bass.
A second component of the native fish stocking program provides for the release of Australian bass, Murray cod and golden perch into dams, rivers and streams through the community based dollar-for-dollar stocking scheme, supported by $200,000 this financial year with funds from the recreational fishing fee.
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More than 1300 abalone were seized when Fisheries officers from the Statewide Operations and Investigations Group swooped on three members of an abalone stealing syndicate, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said today.
Minister Macdonald said the latest bust brings the total number of illegal abalone seized in NSW over the past year to more than 12,000.
"We will continue to target high risk offenders," he said.
"The success of this and other recent operations sends a clear message to abalone poachers who threaten the sustainability of the abalone resource by indiscriminately harvesting juvenile abalone - you will be caught."
Minister Macdonald said in the latest incident the alleged thieves were caught at Shelley Point, Kiola, twenty kilometres south of Ulladulla, following surveillance of their diving activities.
"Nine fisheries officers seized 1303 shucked blacklip abalone and three sets of diving gear," he said.
"Shells from 937abalone were recovered - all but three were of a prohibited size.
"The 75 kilograms of shucked abalone seized would have been worth $11,250 on the legitimate market.
"All offenders declined to be interviewed and the matter will now proceed to court.
Ten charges under the Fisheries Act are expected to be laid, including being in possession of prohibited size fish, possessing more than the possession limit, possessing shucked abalone adjacent to waters and obstructing fisheries officers.
"Penalties range up to a fine of $22,000 and six months imprisonment for the obstruction offence," Minister Macdonald said.
"The Iemma Government will not tolerate the illegal harvesting of abalone in any form."
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A 51-year-old Lake Munmorah man who killed an endangered grey nurse shark has been fined $2,000, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said today.
Mr Macdonald said the recreational fisher pleaded guilty in Forster Local Court last week to the offence, which occurred two years ago.
"The 1.7-metre long female shark was found by DPI Fisheries Officers in an icebox in the man’s boat on June 25, 2006," Mr Macdonald said.
"The shark was taken at Halliday’s Point - about 15 kilometres from The Pinnacle off Forster, an important habitat site for grey nurse sharks.
"The shark appeared to have had its throat cut.
"Grey nurse sharks are endangered and protected from all forms of fishing, so this is a serious matter.
"Any fisher who catches one of these harmless sharks is obliged to release it or face prosecution.
"Fishers have a responsibility to be able to identify their catch, particularly when it comes to endangered species. If you’re in any doubt about what you’ve caught, let the fish go.
"Grey Nurses are placid sharks, not aggressive to humans and a pleasure for divers to watch in the water, helping to boost tourism in the area."
Grey nurse sharks were first declared threatened and protected from fishing in NSW in 1984. They were listed as endangered in 2001.
"The State Government also declared 10 critical habitat areas along the NSW coast in 2002 that are subject to special fishing and diving rules.
"Anyone who sees a person harming a grey nurse shark should contact their nearest NSW DPI Fisheries office or Fishers Watch on 1800 043 536," Mr Macdonald said.
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No one is suggesting that the SBT is not overfished, but this is an international issue given that they are so wide ranging.
Here's some information from AFMA:
Principal Species Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)
No of Statutory Fishing Right (SFR) owners as at 11 May 2007 98
Estimated catch and value for 2002-2003 Approximately AUD 78 million for the wild harvest component of the fishery. Value added from grow out of wild caught fish in sea cages is approximately AUD 150 million.
Australia received a national allocation of 5,265 tonnes and AFMA subsequently set the Australian TAC at this level for the 2004-2005 season. [/b]
That seems to be quite a high quota for Australia - do you have the actual harvest figures for that period?
For example, Australian YFT catches for 2005 were 1,500 tons & just over 2,000 tons for 2006. On the other side of the coin, Papua New Guinea's catch figures of YFT for the same period was 51,000 tons and 49,500 tons respectfully.
Bearing those figures in mind it would appear that Australia has a resposible approach to wild fish stocks as opposed to other nations. Either that, or we don't have the populations of fish that our neighbours do.
Some interesting examples for the same periods from non FFA members:-
Phillipines - 121,000 tons and 116,500 tons
Indonesia - 47,500 tons and 47,500 tons
Japan - 48,500 tons and 48,000 tons
Korea - 49,000 tons and 49,000 tons
Taiwan - 47,000 tons and 38,500 tons
Just my thoughts anyway.
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joey would be crap at soccer and beckham would be crap at league
I know who's pay packet I'd like to receive.
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However, it was later discovered that the orange roughy lived a long time and had bred slowly (~30 years). By this stage stocks had been largely depleted.
Unfortunately, as it seems, this type of information always comes too late.
Governments give out quotas based on whos figures?
Then when the populace of a species declines to that of an endangered level, they appear to throw the sword at some other phenomenum - be it Global Warming or the like.
My opinion, whether right or wrong, is that ignorance plays a major part.
Correct me if I am wrong.
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Look at the lump on its melon
That's a bloody beaut snapper, mate.
Hodgey
Yeh, next time don't hit it so hard with the bat!
Gotta be pleased with that result though. Well done on a great knobhead.
Specimens of that dimenture definately warrant a mention.
During the fight, what were your expectations? What species were you contemplating was on the end of your line?
Great effort and congrats on a fine capture.
Cheers
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Hi Huey,
Is there real value for money spending the extra bucks for an E-Tec in the lower horsepower range?
Understandably, it makes sense to purchase that technology in the gas guzzling higher horsepower engines.
For the "affordable" tinny and tiller steer smaller horsepower range of engines; what "sales pitch" would you use to justify spending those extra dollars, that could be used to more practicability on a larger set-up, that may be more justifiable to a serious recreational angler wanting to accommodate his family in more comfort and safety.
Does that question make sense?
Cheers
Mariner
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Furuno Transducer
in Boating
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Following are transducer options. Note that you will need to order a connector kit.
I would be interested in your transducer if it is made of bronze.
Option
1. Speed/Temperature Sensor
ST-02MSB (Thru-hull, bronze), ST-02PSB (Thru-hull, plastic), T-02MTB (Transom, bronze), T-02MSB (Thru-hull, bronze), T-03MSB (Thru-hull, bronze)
2. Connector Kit for Connection of Speed & Temperature Sensor or Temperature Sensor Transducers (Specify when ordering)
600 W
520-5PSD (Plastic thru-hull), 520-5MSD (Bronze thru-hull), 525-5PWD (Plastic transom), 525ST-MSD (Bronze thru-hull with a speed/temp sensor), 525ST-PWD (Plastic transom with a speed/temp sensor)
Here's a link with all the info.
http://www.enl.co.nz/index.cfm/PageID/26/P...itle/FCV%2D620#