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Yup thanks Gazza, Got a lifejacket for her and got all the safety equipment sorted. Only going for a short time in a sheltered calm area like a river somewhere. Apple Tree Bay could be the go. We've done a camping trip by a river all ready and she loved it. Ash

Thanks all. Some good options. I'm near Homebush so everywhere is only about an hour away.

Ok great thanks. I have a 4.2m Tinnie.

Hi all, Could anyone recommend a boating location with a boat ramp in the Sydney Area to go for a quick fish with a 7 month old baby? Somewhere that is a litle wind protected and the water is quite calm. thanks. Ashley

I’m hoping to get back out too, definitely a top day!

Are the terms leader and trace synonymous? I use both terms to mean the same thing Is braided line used for the main line? Yes. You will find it much more sensitive to feel fish bites. I only use braid now. And then something else for the leader? Yes use mono or fluorocarbon leader for the leader. It gives a bit of stretch as the braid does not stretch. Or is it the other way around? No use braid first then the mono or fluoro for leader Or is it simply a matter of preference? Yes and No. Choose braid or mono for most of the line then attach a leader of some sort at the end. The leader should not be braid. ..I've been using a rod with some thick-ish nylon line, and another rod with monofilament line... but I've been considering replacing one (or both) but don't really know where to start, and don't want to spend $20 just to find out I'm doing it wrong.. Braid is very expensive. Probably stick with the mono until you get a bit more proficient The bright red beads that you see .... are they used to attract fish, or do they perform some other function in the rig? Mostly to attract fish but can be used to stop you winding the leader too far down the top of the rod which will ruin your guides. How difficult is it to learn to use soft plastics and other lures? Soft plastics take a lot of practice and patience! Hard body lures can be easy. Chuck out the back of a boat and drive slowly! So far I've only ever caught anything using chicken, prawns and worms..I've bought and tried plastic lures but no luck = boring = go back to bait. Does anyone know of a good source of beginner info on this topic? I've tried copying the youtube/AFC blokes' tips, and nothing! The only ones who find the plastic lures appetising are toadfish! You can get some Squidgy DVD's to help learn soft plastics. I've heard they are good but never seen them. Sorry about these basic questions, but in spite of the masses of fishing stuff online, I haven't been able to find any site that goes through a systematic explanation of items and functions... many sites simply advertise products and make the assumption that you know how and why you would buy it.. Don't be sorry. Everyone starts with no knowledge and learns the rest! So far, fishing is a mysterious experience, combining luck and superstition. I give up! Correct hahaha. Don't give up!!!! Because I've received so much conflicting advice and heard differing opinions, I am increasingly suspecting that half the blokes don't *really* know what they're talking about, so I'm coming to you guys! Every one does it different. Find what works for you and stick to that. Hope that helps. Ash

thanks all, thanks Huey. Ash

The instructions for the green label say "The capacity is determined by the ABP, manufacturer or if not specified, by using the table on the reverse of the Safety Label." So going by the manufacturer label on my boat. Picture up above. Would it be 4 or 5 allowed in my boat? Does anyone have the table on the back of the green sticker they can post up? thanks

Hello, I'm wondering how many people I'm legally allowed to have in my boat. Normally I only have one or two. Going off the sticker on my boat? Is it 5 like the top of the sticker says or 4 like the bottom of the sticker says? I'm unsure which I'm meant to be reading. thanks Ash

The only thing that works for me is the ET sea sick tablets. The chemist in Cronulla makes them for you. You can phone them and they post them out. ph 9525 3044 You can read about them here. I've been using them for a few years and I don't get any side effects. Ash

I use: Pocket Weather lite Weatherzone RainRadar AU WindAlert Tides They were all free when I downloaded them. I normally compare Pocket Weather and Weatherzone. Pocket Weather gets the data from the BOM.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/pests-diseases/freshwater-pests/species/carp/general-information

There's always a stand at the boat show too which is where I got mine.

It's an awesome day out on Reef Magic.

They work a treat for me. The only tablets that actually work. You don't seem to get the dry mouth and feel sick still like other tablets. The chemist will express post them if you phone them on 95253044. Ash

Look at the size of that thing!!

haha that sounds awesome but bad all at the same time!

hahaha that would have been good to watch a jumping Albie and Mako!

ok thanks all. Ash

Hi all, Bought a downrigger at the boat show today. I neeed to get a bomb for it. I've noticed you can get rounds ones and torpedo looking bombs. Is one better than the other? thanks Ash

server might be hosted in a different state?

yowsus!

that is awesome!! Lucky blokes!!! Ash

Hey Damo, If the bluefin turn up you can count me in again :-) Ash

Outstanding!