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Hey Yarra, Sorry to hear about all the trouble you had. Tried to call you on Sunday morning but even on 86 reception was poor. Thought I lost my mobile when I launched the boat on friday...so no phone....but I found it in car when we retrieved the boat on monday...phone under the seat. We did most of our fishing just at the entrance to Smiths Creek. Picked up some nice Jewies to 80cm. Mate picked up a hairtail on the Saturday night but he lost it at the boat.....was not using a wire trace. Will catch up to you next weekend at the social.

Will keep an eye out and earon Sunday morning

Will be out on the Hawkesbury trying for the Hairtail. We have hired a houseboat for the long weekend....need some comfort for the 4 days we are on the water. We still take our own boats out and use the houseboat for relaxing..............hope to catch up with you Yarraone

Gave me a chance to make up some more sinkers to replenish lost stock to leatherjackets.

Will be in Jerusalem or Cowan ck.....have not decided yet

Yep.......Will be out there on the long weekend.......Houseboat already hired....Still take our own boats up and use houseboat to relax on. Hopefully this year we can get the hairtail.

Hopefully get out on Friday and Sunday from Botany.....weather permitting

Will be heading out of Botany at 4.ooam Sunday morning. Heading for the fads and hoping the Dollies are there.

On Sunday will finish packing the car and re check fishing gear(always leaving something behind), hook up the boat then off to Greenwell Point for a full week of fishing (weather permitting. Hope to be putting some reports in as i have been very slack lately. Sam

Hi Fisher, Sent you an e-mail with some info

hi All, What a great day it turned out to be. Many thanks to the Admins for organising the social. Was great to meet up with so many raiders and and putting a face to the names. This was my first social and I certainly will be attending others. Sam(samcat)

Hi, Up to an hour ago was unable to attend but now I can. So will be there in the morning, taking the dog for her walk as I live across the road from the picnic area. Will be able to assist if needed as I will be land based. See you all in the morning Sam

Hi All Was down at the boat show today mainly to get some info on the electric anchor winch suitable for my boat. Met Betty and was very impressed with her help and advise on choosing and fitting the winch. The price was very good and even better when I talked my mate into purchasing one as well. Will be visiting her over the next fortnight to pick up the two winches. Sam

Hi Abecedarian, Not sure if I was allowed to mention the place so sent you an email.

I will be there on Sunday. Shop around for your tickets as they are available elsewhere....Got mine for $12.00...saved $6.00 per entry

Thanks donna and Stewie....a course well run. Glad to have met some of the raiders and look forward to the next social sam

I agree with you Arman...I do have the GQ as the tow vehicle and a small car as an everyday car. This gave me the oportunity to set up the GQ as a tow/camper vehicle for those extended weekend fishing.

Hi, I have a 5metre cat and I use a nissan patrol to tow it, 4.2turbo diesel. The boat is just under 2t loaded. Patrol does it with ease and I have no problems at ramps especially on low tide or a bit of a steep ramp

I am still in for the course. The date is fine

HI mark, I have the same set up as your mate. Prior to fitting I spoke with various people at different boat ramps about their set up with the battery box mounted to the trailer. Most had a story about damage being done to the box and theft of the battery. So I opted for the plug on the car. In case I use another vehicle I made up another cable which runs from the winch directly to the car battery using alligator clips to mount to battery. Sam

was suppose to fish port Kembla Sat And Sunday but last Monday decided to put the boat in to have some pods fitted. Won't get boat back till next Wed/Thursd....so hoping the following weekend will be able to venture out.

When I was not using the boat for a while use to clean and regrease. Also whenever I was walking past the boat use to give it a few turns to keep it free. But now have fixed all of that by installing hydraulic steering.

Well done, matey the first of many more to come

Great idea.....Leave the toilet there and install a drop down table, then you can set up your rigs whilst using the loo

Well done.....At least you came back with a ffeed for the couple of hours you were out.