bluebottle18

Hi All. I work a graveyard shift which finishes at 7am Hooray ! My works site is in Meadowbank so I am only 5 min`s from Wharf Rd Ramp or Kissing Point Ramp the end of Charles St Putney. Mon - Fri. Sat - fin 6 am. So if anyone is fishing gentlemans hours and would like a deckie who has knowledge of the river please give me a call. Of course I will pay my good share of costs. Have all the gear including lures. Happy Days, Blubottle, ( john )

People think because the trailer is galvanised it won`t rust attitude. As we all should know it is how you look after your trailer and as mentioned how it is stored that will see how long it will survive the elements. Anyone who has or is buying a new trailer should take the advice that has been given on this topic as they will be very glad they did. They will enjoy plenty of trouble free driving and and a longer life from the trailer. Yes you will have to replace bearings and do maintenance which is essential but well worth it. Take note of Juggs comments. Not many people are aware of that. Also the advice about rust proofing the inside. Also essential for the life of the trailer.. I also speak from experience and I was very lucky that I had no issues with trailer break downs as a result and my trailer was used regularly. Happy Days..........................

I bought a new galvanised trailer and gave it an extra coat of gal paint. I then followed up with two coats of Paving paint. All coats were thickly put on. The end result fabulous. After 12 years of constant use the trailer was still in top condition. What I found was salt was very easy to wash off trailer. A soft broom was used to help remove salt. A spray of citronella oil around screws with a top up of grease where necessary was always done. Careful maintenance of all trailer parts is essential for lasting results. Using bearing buddies etc and perhaps upgrading your tyres and rims go a long way in prevention of trouble. Spend that extra bit of money and time will pay dividends.

I always carried a couple of pieces of suitable timber and had them ready should the car began to slip or the ramp a bit slippery. Awareness and alertness is always handy.or just in case. I would always put a block under the wheels when pulling the trailer out. JUST IN CASE.

Good business opportunity for a entrepenure say to drfit Towra. Dam wish I had the money. Maybe the flats on the Hawksbury.

I can only endorse the previous comment. Just a thought but not sure if practical . Run a soft plastic off a 12oz Barrel sinker. Barrel sinker above the swivel and plastic off the swivel as well. Hard work retrieving so be well prepared. Again upgrade your tackle.

Yeah your right Beewong. Thanks for that. I did not look where you live. Your right there also. Snapper Rock and that bay look very interesting. Good luck.

If You stay at the local Carravan Park the local rocks have plenty of places to try. There is one spot, ( snapper rock ) where they float baits out for Snapper, Kingfish and other pelagics. Quite alot of fishy spots. Great place to have a van on site. I am not upto date with the name of many of the places but is a great place to enjoy some good fishing. The local beach is always a good start. Spend a week down there and really unwind. Don`t forget to stop at a Truck Stop Diner on the way down for a great breakfast. Sorry don`t know its name. Good luck and be careful not to fall in love with the place. Expensive to buy there.

You can understand why they keep everything they catch here. Our fish would be considered HUMUNGUS.

Buy two. One for the front and one for the back.

My Place after you take me out in it

I think we are trying to tell you to do some home work yourself. There is plenty of posts on this site that tell you all you are asking. Your brief request doe`s not help you either. This is a great site to learn so much about how to fish, and where the fish are biting. Start reading the threads and take notes. Happy Days, Bluebottle.

Good to see you catch a few fish. The best thing about Black fishing is you can fish gentlemans hours as long as the tide is right. With the interest in home made floats seems like we could run a DIY day if some one was interested. Plenty of good ideas and personal choice of materials. Also a chance for a meet and greet day of fellow fisho`s who enjoy blackfishing.

Any vacant positions going in your office. I can sharpen pencils, make coffee,( trained Barista ) meals clean, ( your fishing gear ) etc etc. Tell tales ( fishing) just to name a few of my multi skills. RESUME provided upon request.

As we all know buying quality springs is a must. You can try this.I repainted my springs with a good hit of Gal Paint. Put it on fairly thick. Before installing new springs soak them in Citronella oil for a few days. I did this and IMO found it helped to preserve springs and axle. It did not react to galvanise. At ehd of day I would again treat springs with more oil.' A good scrub after use also helps. Do not rely on the hose. I used a broom. Not a wire brush. IMO this also aided the life of springs.. I would jack trailer up to get good access to springs. I did not sink my trailer in the water.I think that also helped. I painted my trailer with a heavy coat of paving paint. At end of day salt washed off easily and really preserved my trailer for 12 years.

You can also buy a set of drawers ( Tall Boy ) put rod holders around it and wheels on base. Draws will hold more than reels. A set of filing draws is another option. I like Plumbs idea. Well done. I don`t believe in leaving my reels attached to rods. Just my personal opinion. They collect dust etc.They can easily get knocked as well. I think all care should be taken to protect your tackle. I love the preparation in getting ready to go fishing. playing with all my tackle.

It never hurts to run the motor every two or three weeks for ten or so minutes. Just be careful with the petrol. Old fuel is not good to run through the motor. If you don`t intend to use the boat until the Spring I would wait until then to have it serviced. Give the motor a good wipe over and remove all the salt and grime that maybe on the motor and then a good spray of some engine protectant. Give Huey a quick call and ask for his advice about a spray. Keep an eye out for condensation build up around the motor and even in the boat. It is also a good time to wipe clean your electrical fittings and repair/replace any that are showing signs of deteriation. If uncertain about your electricles or you wish to upgrade a friendly chat to an auto electrician will put you in the right direction. Why not go the whole hog and do a winter clean and strip the boat and wash it out thoroughly. You might find a few things you never knew you had lost. Any rusty hooks or sinkers will be found and save you big dollars later. You might find a few possible spots where corrosion was about to start.. You might like to jack the trailer up off the ground and rest the tyres. ( just a thought ) But be careful. AS MY GRAND PA SAID AND TAUGHT ME. IF YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR BOAT IT WILL LOOK AFTER YOU. Happy Days,.. Bluebottle.

Hi Gaz, The Audley this time of the year is a top spot to try. Generally speaking the high tide time is normally the best but it will produce any time from dusk onwards in Winter. Make sure you take your Antartic weather clothes and a drum with plenty of timber for a fire.. Believe me you will need it. You don`t need any weight on your line. IMO any where around the picnic area will do. Some fisho`s target JEW in the area and whiting are known to visit. Don`t be surprised to see others there. Good luck and if you survive the very old conditions I hope you do well.

I would advise you save a bit more money and buy a better boat than you are thinking. That extra thousand could make a huge difference in the end. If you are already thinking about fishing outside in the boat definitely look at bigger boat. As all others have said your motor is far too small. You should look at a forward steering boat / runabout. As one poster said more comfortable. Amazing the difference you get. Also buy a boat that has plenty of depth. Look at something like the old Quinnies. Solid as...........

Don`t let the FED Police see them they may mistake you for a terrorist etc. Smart idea, I think you should take a Patent out .

I still fish with a jig stick of his. I caught many a Balls Pyramid king with this rod back in the seventies/eighties. Also have a bream stick hidden somewhere. Bought a stack of mustard fish hooks at an Auction of some of his old gear.

Burney, That spot you fish is a great spot during the week. Don`t know how you manage to fish it with all the traffic. Always plenty of chopper tailot there for fresh bait. It is a pity we can no longer fish close to the Runway. There must be some big bream there now.. The area you fish is an old timers spot back in the 80`s. Well done.

Hairtail were caught in Botany Bay during the seventy`s not sure what year. 74/75 possibly. They were in good numbers and could be caught during the day. They only came for only that year. Did not really turn up again. The methods used were the same as in the Hawkesbury/Jerusalem Bay. Find the depth they were feeding and away you go. From memory it was off Little Bay or where the Container Dock is now.

Hi David, I thought you would have had a few replies so I am surprised you didn`t. I live just down the road at Hurlstone Park and have a toyota Van. I am interested in your offer. I am a 60yo dude who has fished all his life and had a good knowledge of where you wish to fish. Not crash hot with lures but have a shop full. If interested give me a call and we will work something out. John

Hey Jack. Have you thought about sending them by Courier. Not sure about cost . Could be worth it. No Hassles . We use to do that back in the 80`s but yeah long time ago. Who knows these days.