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I have a heap of Nils master Invincibles, Stalwarts and Spearheads, some original soft rubber Flopy lures (some waiting for bibs), a bunch of Mister Twisters, 30 year old Stingsildas, half a dozen Kona Heads, some Werner Kossman bristle lures and a bunch of big metal jigs I haven't used in probably over 30 years. Oh and an old Capstan centrepin rele and a an old Bakelite Alvey. Baz

Congratulations! See you in my office on Monday. The Principal

There are some good off the shelf rods these days from reputable tackle stores. Years ago when I was a teenager and into my twenties, I sued to build all my own rods. That way I could have it exactly how I wanted, guides, bindings in the colours I wanted etc. The satisfaction of doing it myself was what I liked most. Sadly, I don't have the time these days. Baz

Hiles, PM Sent. Baz

Site sponsor, Huett Marine at Cowan. Huey sells and recommend Evinrude but I know he will service Yamahas too. Baz

It is tidal all the way to the weir at the ferry wharf at Parramatta (Charles St). Cheers, Baz

Thanks Huey. I had a look at the fitting instructions you left me and I will have a go at loosening those screws, lower it and retry, maybe with a spirit level. Gives me another excuse to hit the water! If the strakes (or whatever they are called) are too close together, maybe I will just have to buy a new boat...! The old transducer did throw up a bit of a rooster tail. By the way the 798CX si has blown me away - thanks! The images are great at low speed, so I just need to sort out the high speed operation. Sweet. Cheers, Baz

Are you using an Alvey, threadline or overhead reel? If an Alvey, or even a decent threadline, you should try and use no sinker, if possible, or the smallest sinker you can get away with. With an Alvey, the swivel should be above the sinker to minimise line twist.Try the smallest ball sinker you can get away with running right to the hooks, trace, then swivel. This will cast without tumbling/tangles. If you want the sinker further up the line, try hooks, trace, swivel, trace with sinker, and a 2nd swivel. I love Alveys off the rocks and often just fish a hook (or gang) and (if necessary) a ball sinker running right to the hook, with no swivel. Snags are minimal and if you do get snagged, re-rigging is quick and easy, with less rubbish left in the water. I can deal with the minimal line twist you get from minimal terminal tackle. Cheers, Baz

Thanks guys, I am going to have to have a go at it this week. Looks like I may have some holes to fill... Stuart - not sure what you mean about about the rubber plug that goes in the bracket. There was nothing left over when I picked it up and there doesn't seem to be a mention of it in the instructions. Looks like it's locked in place too... I think I need it to kick up if I hit something... there are often a lot of logs in the water around Wisemans. Baz

I finally got out on the Bay this morning (got soaked to the skin and was not real comfortable so came home early, fishless, but still enjoyed myself). I wanted to test out my new Humminbird combo with side imaging for the first time. It is a 1000 times better than my old b&w Navman and I was really impressed with what it shows and I look froward to learning how to interpret everything. One thing though, it wasn't reading too well at speed, more the depth reading than anything - the bottom contours etc. were OK. I am wondering if the transducer might be mounted too high? I assume the old transducer screw holes were used and I think the old one sat about 1.5cm lower: Too high, do you think? Thanks, Baz

I'd be interested in joining a band with a similar peer group, for regular jams and the odd gig for a bit of fun. Nothing too serious. Anyone else interested? I was going to do the Weekend Warriors progarm but just haven't got around to it yet: http://www.weekendwarriors.org.au/ As I have recently turned 50, I'm wondering if I ever will! Cheers, Baz

If it's one of them, they are normally referred to as "doctors". Baz

And then there is the case where, say, your trailer is not attached to your car and it causes damage to a third party, like when it gets away from you on the top of a steep drive (happened to me with my box trailer full of soil once but stopped before it hit the road )... then you would need to claim on yoor home insurance under the public liability clause. It is always recommend you read the full policy disclosure statement and when you aceept a polic, you either sign or confirm that you have read and understood them. It is worth teh few minutes it takes to do do, in my opinion. Cheers, Baz

So what is the Bay looking like at the moment? I was hoping to get out tomorrow morning. Should I head somewhere else? Baz

My wife works for IAG (NRMA Insurance). If your trailer is attached to your vehicle and while driving your vehicle, the attached trailer causes damage to a third party, you would claim on your car insurance policy, assuming you have comprehensive or third party property damage insurance. Regards, Baz

Thanks fro the tip on the sleds guys. I'll try and guesstimate how much it will cost to refurbish everything... might be easier to buy a new trailer. Cheers, Baz

Mr Wilson

Thanks. I'll explore that option, too. There is some rust I want to repair too, so plan to sand back, treat and paint. Juts thought I'd take car of it all together. Cheers, Baz

Thanks. I've researched and you can get a full galvanised hub with bearings, dust cap, seal & nuts for about $35 each, so I might take that route. Also, I've worked out that my my box trailer has HQ type studs. Cheers, Baz

Anthony, Re your question "What depth do they work in?"... the manual for the Humminbird 798CX si says the side beams" look out 240 feet to each side, with a total side coverage of 480 feet, with a depth limitation of 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom". I think that is about 73m to each side and 45m depth. The sonar can reach depths to 457m. Cheers, Baz

Thanks - that is great info. Looks like you win. 65mm stud to stud and 40mm square axle. I will get a set of Holden bearings this weekend so I can change them as soon as I get the chance (and have a mate handy to show me how:)) Cheers, Baz

I plan to refurbish my trailer soon and, after the wheel bearings and leaf springs, I plan to replace the rollers, so just went down to measure them. The two black smooth wobble rollers on the port side are about 100mm and the tow on the starboard side are about 90mm. I though that was strange. Do you think this could be why it leans a bit to one side as it comes on to the trailer or do you think that might have more to do with the height of the bracket posts? Also, are the blue rollers for alloy boats worth the extra penny over the black ones? Is there anything else I should be looking at besides the rollers? Boat is a 4m Stacer runabout on a Brooker trailer. Thanks and regards, Baz

Thanks Geoff. All the info is on the plate on the compliance plate on the the trailer, so I'll provide all that to Brooker and ask them. I didn't even think they'd be Holden or Ford, given that they are small wheels! Cheers, Baz

is there an easy way to determine what type of wheels a trailer has just by looking at them? I will want to change the bearings soon and need to know which ones to buy. It is a Brooker trailer and the wheels are smaller.. 10 inch maybe??? Do I need to publish a photo? Thanks, Baz

I picked up my Humminbird 798 CX si from Huey a week ago, after leaving the boat there for it to be installed. I haven't used it yet as I have been unable to get out but I have been enthralled by the instructional DVD and the simulator mode. Can't wait to use it for real - maybe in a couple of weeks. Being a VW Kombi fan, I loved spotting this on the DVD! : I suggest you contact Huey (Craig, site sponsor Huett Marine) for all the good oil and a Raider price. Baz