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Thanks for the replies and advice swordfisherman, Was really y happy with the results managed to get a fish in between the rain and did find a few yellas. Slow rolled jackals over the weed beds for about a dozen fish in total, all were realesed to fight another day. Thanks again Knuckle

Hey fellow raiders, Heading up to lake windamere this weekend probably with a few thousand other people and have decided to drag the boat up and have a crack at some freshwater species. Have done a bit of research on catching yellas and jackels seem to be the flavour of the month, im guessing down the rock ledges and over weed beds. As a novice at fresh water can any one give any advice on any lures or areas I should target? Anyone used plastics with success. Im guessing there is a slim chancecof a cod also? Any dvice or tips greatly appreciated Cheers Knuckle

Howdy all, I am looking for some information that you guys may have on a 2002 Bar Crusher 550C, I am looking at purchasing this boat second hand and I am after specs on the model. I have searched the Bar crusher website and forums on this site and similar other but can’t find much on the 550C model. I found alot of useful post on here, one in particular mentioning that the 530C is now the 575C and the 560C is now the 610C, but cant find much on a 550C model I guess what im looking for are specs and ratings on the hull, according to the add its 5.75m overall, does this mean it’s spec'd the same as the current 575 Model? Any help or advice on where to find this info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Knuckle

Classic Video boys, Loved it. THats what its all about fishing with your mates and Putting S#*T on each other. Does it get any better. Cheers Knuckle

Captin Great fish mate congrats, go hard did it! Must have been a fair way out!] Cheers Knuckle

Dom, was a tough day on Sat mate, we were going to go to longy but the fog held us back was a weird eerie day with all that fog. we were inside Nth head with everyone else in the morning downrigging live yakkas but nothing at all this week which is a shame cause we got some really nice fish there last week. but have heard that a few people got them at nth head a bit later after we left. We went for a look up the harbour and middle head, found a few salmon bonito and tailor around garden island which are always fun on bream gear. Thought there might be some kings mixed in for some switch baiting but could not raise any. Bald one. good effort mate perhaps we should have stayed a bit longer at Nth head what boat are you in? will give a shout out next time if i see you. Massive effort on the squid to mate thats awesome, pm me any tips you have for squid in the harbour will as i really struggle, funny thing is i can get a few land based but struggle in the boat. Cheers Knuckle

Good report mate, Know what you mean mate, see it all the time on the northern platforms. Some people just dont understand how powerfull the ocean can be. Cheers Knuckle

Thanks framedtrash, Appreshaite it mate. Knuckle

Hey all, Looking for a bit of advice, A mate of mine has a VHF purchased earlier in the Year from the USA. Does anyone know if it will work out here? I notice that models sold here advertise that they have USA and AUS channels, does it work vice versa? Any help or info appreciated. Cheers Knuckle

Prawn star What Jigging outfit are you using mate Cheers Knuckle

Great fish mate. Dont those buggers that size go hard! Cheers Knuckle

Emptyhooks, Thanks for the info mate, greatly apprecaited will give it a shot and hopefully put the little tackers onto a few fish. Cheers Knuckle

Hey Raiders, Being School holidays and being the good uncle that I am, I'm taking my 2 nephews out in the boat for a fish on Thursday. wanted to go in the harbour and chase salmon but big seas and swell have decided to go to Pittwater as one of my nephews lives at Narrabeen. Can anyone suggest any spots where we could Anchor up lay down some berley and see if we can get some Bream or Trevs maybe? I have not done much fishing in Pittwater so any advice appreciated, also does anyone know if there are anny Salmon in Pittwater, which could be fun for the little ones. Cheers Raiders Knuckle

Great report thanks, Noticed you were running your sounder on 83kh not 200kh do you find this works better at that depth? Cheers Knuckle

Hey Raiders, After having a crack at these years and years ago with no success, i got motivated again by the recent reports. I set out to find as much info as i could on them, I contacted various members of fishraider for there advice and any tips they were willing to share. To cut a long story short i headed out to waratah bay last Thursday night and along with what seemed like the rest of Sydney anchored up for a long night. Me and a mate managed about 15 mostly small fish with a couple over the 1m mark. I was stoked. All fish were released, gotta say that I didn’t see any other fishos doing which was a shame especially the smaller ones. Anyway i would like to thank the following raiders who freely offered up there advice, GINKO, MROLLO and especially PURE SPIRIT who offered up his mobile number and we had a chat for a while. Thanks again raiders appreciate the advice, if i can return the favour let me know. P.S no photos taken as my hands were too cold to operate the camera, but was well worth it. Cheers Knuckle

Graet post boys, Very Jealous, i too have spent alot of time chasing the elusive hairtail but come up empty, Another shot at them this week im thinking! Cheers knuckle

Pure spirit, Thanks for the reply mate, sent you a pm! Looking foreward to have a crack at these later in the week. Thanks again Knuckle

Gibeno Where you using berley mate? where abouts did you try? Im sure some of the central coast raiders will be able to point you in the right direction. Cheers Knuckle

Pure spirit, Great post mate enjoyed it, how cold was it out there? What rig to you use for hairtail? if you dont mind me asking, do u lift your baits just off the bottom or leave it on the bottom? Tried years and years ago for no results in many long cold nights. Thanks again for the report. Cheers Knuckle

Rads. Thanks heaps mate appreciate your reply, its the one off Dee Why im looking for. Cheers Knuckle

Rod, Thanks mate i appreciate it. will have a look at see if they match my marks. Thanks again Knuckle

Hey Guys, Not sure if this is in the right forum or not, But i need some help. Went out the other day to the gps marks that i had for the sydney wave rider bouy but i could not find it! Does anyone know if it has been moved or have they lost it, looked on the manly hydraulic site but its co-ords were from years ago. Any help appreciated, Understand if you dont want to post co-ords on here, you can pm me if easier. Thanks in advance. Knuckle

Tonez, Mate are you talking about a snap swivel straight to the lure? I would not use one especially throwing lures and plastics for Bream and flathead etc, the swivel will affect the lure action badly. I use a leftys loop knot when tying leader to lures, allows the lure to have the correct action. Im sure there is a link here on this site to show you how to tie a leftys loop. Hope this helps. Cheers Knuckle

Hey guys thanks for the info it was greatly appreciated. I ended up getting a brand new 6500 saltist for $220. was looking at the stellas and saltigas but for that price i could not knock it back. All i need now is the rod!!!! Thanks again Knuckle

pescatore/gummybusta Thanks heaps for the info guys I appreciate it, seriously looking at the Saltist i think, although santa forgot my new rod for christmas and left it in brisbane!!!!!!!!!!!! Not happy jan! look on the bright side by the time i do finally get it in a cpl of months i might be able to afford the saltiga. Cheers Fellas and merry chrissy to all. Knuckle