Dreamtime

It's great to have kids involved in fishing. Let's hope mum and dad buy you some shiny new fishing toys. From Mariner

Well done Steve on a fine catch indeed. What did you catch him on? Time to apply a bimini twist I think Great looking lad, congratulations to you and your wife. Cheers Mariner

Interesting, to say the least. When I was an employee I was working 3 jobs, totalling between 12 and 16 hours a day. Go home totally knackered, with no concerns, except for personal pleasure and or entertainment. (beer, fishing, girls,etc..) As an owner of several businesses, employing in excess of 100 staff, I am still hammering away 16, and sometimes more, hours each day. Go home totally knackered, head still spinning with forward planning, staff discipline matters, el nino (shipping business), fuel prices, etc, etc, etc... and have very little time to enjoy my family, fishing or other recreational past times as I did before. A holiday is out of the question. Now, the decision to become a businesman was mine alone. There is no sense or reason behind complaining about the hours worked, taxes, sacrifices, risks or losses that may be encountered in this venture. To think that an employee could possibly be sympathetic is unrealistic. That is the wrong forum to be having this discussion in. It would be like the Army General whining to the enlisted Corporel - WTF? Write to your local and Federal member. They don't care either, but they are used to that sort of rhetoric. As the saying goes: If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen. I know that I am laying a platform for my future generations. That's what being a parent is all about. If you ever get the opportunity to go into business for yourself, then go for it. You will only get out of it what you put in. That's my 2 bobs worth anyway. Cheers Mariner.

Can't complain about those knobheads, what did you catch them on?

Nice mixed bag - definately got on the right charter. How did the other guys go? Cheers Mariner

At least as Australian captain, Ponting has not cried in front of the camera - hang on - are we forgetting something?

Hire a houseboat on Tinaroo Dam, Magnetic Island off Townsville Airlie Beach - plenty of opportunity to do day charters Not keen on Dunk Island - to close to the mainland - you can just about swim to it from the mainland wharf. Cheers Mariner

Don't forget Alderman, McDermott, Thompson, Hughes,

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Thanks for that. Where do these guys get this stuff from?? Cheers Carl

That young fella of yours is really hooked. Sounds like he's got the right attitude as well. Great looking lizard there also. Matching grins on the hunter and the catch Well done to the lad. Cheers Mariner

The elite sports people representing their countries make massive sacrifices to achieve that level of talent. I admire them for the dedication they display on and off the sporting arena. I enjoy immensely watching them display their wares either on screen or live. Winners are grinners, as they say, however the pressure to win must be a major burden sometimes, and I guess it may also weigh heavily on their on field performances at times. Having said that, the selection criteria that they have had to go through must surely qualify them to represent their codes at the highest level. How many times have we had that day out on the golf course when you can't get one shot to land on the fairway? Not making excuses for them guys, but hey, when they shine they put on a pretty good show and have done their country proud for many a year. That's my 2 bobs worth anyway. Cheers

That would have been one chilly experience indeed. Are sharks territorial? To have had fish mauled two days in a row by possibly the same noah is frightening to say the least, especially inside the harbour. Good heads up for those who like to take a dip.

Just had this emailed to me. Thought it may be of interest to others if in fact it is true. 1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq 2. Mesopotamia , which is now Iraq , was the cradle of civilization! 3. Noah built the ark in Iraq 4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq 5. Abraham was from Ur , which is in Southern Iraq 6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor , which is in Iraq 7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq 8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - w hich is in Iraq 9. Assyria , which is in Iraq , conquered the ten tribes of Israel 10. Amos cried out in Iraq 11. Babylon , which is in Iraq , destroyed Jerusalem 12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq 13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq (Jesus had been in Iraq also as the fourth person in the Fiery Furnace!) 14. Belshazzar , the King of Babylon saw the 'writing on the wall' in Iraq 15. Nebuchadnezzar , King of Babylon , carried the Jews captive into Iraq 16.. Ezekiel preached in Iraq 17. The wise men were from Iraq 18. Peter preached in Iraq 19. The 'Empire of Man' described in Revelation is called Babylon --which was a city in Iraq And you have probably seen this one: Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq ! However , that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon , Land of Shinar , and Mesopotamia ... The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers , more exactly between the Tigris And Euphrates Rivers .. The name Iraq means country with deep roots. Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible. No other nation , except Israel , has more history and prophecy associated with it than Iraq And also , This is something to think about: Since America is typically represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages .... The following verse is from the Koran , (the Islamic Bible) Koran ( 9:11 ) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle.. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo , while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; And there was peace. (Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?!

I dont believe that it is the role of the ordinary fisho to police fish licencing. Totally agree. I would think that the Badge the officer has in his pocket would constitute a licence in my opinion. Different story if they were keeping undersize fish. The Police put it all on the line for you and I to live in relative safety. If you called them for assistance, I don't think you would be too concerned whether they had been fishing with or without a licence. Give them a fair go. That's my personal opinion only.

Great achievement Roberta. Your time and dedication spent towards this site is remarkable. Congratulations on such a milestone. Cheers Mariner

I'd just be making sure he wasn't a Private Detective hired by the wife to confirm that you actually do go fishing as often as you tell her

Great recipe. Mine is similar however I beat in one raw egg immediately after I turn off the heat to the saucepan. Yummy

Good one Josh. Keep them coming. Cheers Mariner

Sounds like you had a great day. Nice mixed bag Congratulations on achieving Addicted Member status. Cheers Mariner

1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years 2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador 3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur 6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs 7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert 8) What colour is a purple finch? Crimson 9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand 10) What is the colour of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange (of course)

Like riding a bicycle Roberta. You don't seriously think for one moment that we would believe that you had forgotten how to fish. Nice bag and well done Cheers Carl

Great King - well conditioned also Always good when a well layed plan comes to fruition. Well done Cheers Mariner

1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last? 2) Which country makes Panama hats? 3) From which animal do we get cat gut? 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? 6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? 7) What was King George VI's first name? 8) What color is a purple finch? 9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? 10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED THIS AFTERNOON. IN THE MEANTIME POST YOUR ANSWERS BELOW TO SEE WHO IS SMARTER

The Spanish Mackeral CFD caught earlier this month had the nose of a small Rainbow Runner also attached to the hook on the lure. After cleaning the Mackeral we found bite size pieces of the Rainbow in the gut of the Mackeral. It would be splitting hairs if you considered the Rainbow, or for that matter other fish chomped by sharks, etc.. to qualify as a fish caught. More to the point though, releasing an undersized fish unharmed would be my interpretation of the law. Sticking it with a large hook through the mouth or back would surely be deemed to be harming it and also I would believe that you are in fact retaining the fish, not releasing it, as the law requires. My 2 cents worth. Cheers Mariner