allen_f Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi Raiders, I'll finally be done with exams next saturday (21/11) and will be heading down to the hacking for a yak on the 22nd. I'm looking for a partner that is keen to go for a paddle in search for my first kingy hehe. Not sure where all the livies etc live out in the hacking so it'll basically be a recon mission for me. The plan will be to get out around sunrise and get back around arvo, although if you want to head back earlier, that's cool too. I just need a day to mellow out after exams hahahah so I may stay on the water for longer. I'm starting a lifestyle vlog to entertain myself during the holidays so I hope you don't mind being filmed. Here's an overview of my plan: 22/11 Launch: ~6am (Either wally's or yowie) Return: ~3pm Testing the waters at either: - Gymea baths - Lilli Pilli - SWA depending on launch spot Targets: - First squid - First kingy - Anything inbetween Goals: - Testing out the new sounder - relaxing - Finding bait grounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRod Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sounds like a good plan that i will keen for keep me posted Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzell Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Woo, mini raider meet Let's call a set location to launch from. Where are you guys happy to launch from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzell Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm easy - Yowie, Wally's, whatever. Reckon Grey Nurse will be keen, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 The more the merrier, especially if we have an experienced leader Keen to learn the waterway and get onto my first king ahahaah. Let's see if a couple more want to come as well then decide on location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Someone mention my name? Weather permitting there's every chance. I just received my motor controller for the Watersnake and I'll want to try it out. I'm keen to do a bit of trolling, but up till now, the two speed switch on the motor is either too fast or too slow. Now I should be able to get that Goldilocks speed without compromising battery usage. I just watch this post while you guys settle on the launch spot and other details. BTW, I've been doing a bit of lb from both boat ramps the past couple of weeks and it's been hard work. Lot's of just undersized pinkies, a squid (finally), but very little else other than pickers from those locations. All baits (salted pillies, squid and prawns) are attracting fish, just not of any size. Hopefully, the bigger fish are where we're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Someone mention my name? Weather permitting there's every chance. I just received my motor controller for the Watersnake and I'll want to try it out. I'm keen to do a bit of trolling, but up till now, the two speed switch on the motor is either too fast or too slow. Now I should be able to get that Goldilocks speed without compromising battery usage. I just watch this post while you guys settle on the launch spot and other details. BTW, I've been doing a bit of lb from both boat ramps the past couple of weeks and it's been hard work. Lot's of just undersized pinkies, a squid (finally), but very little else other than pickers from those locations. All baits (salted pillies, squid and prawns) are attracting fish, just not of any size. Hopefully, the bigger fish are where we're going. Thanks for the update Nursie, it'll be sweet to finally meet you in person and check out your sweet yak mods I was planning on trying the deep water off Lilli pilli originally as I've been eyeing it from the baths for a very long time, and have heard gymea may be productive but never had luck there landbased, but who knows :'( I'll aim to finalise a meet up point mid next week and get back to you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 minor update: I've heard that you can launch from the scout's boat ramp at lilli pilli, can anyone confirm this? If we can, and we get there early enough, we have free parking covered by the trees so its nice and shady too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yes, you can launch from there. You have to "portage" the yak down a stepped pathway, so that means a brief carry down. The problem is getting back up at the end of the day. when you are tired and muscle weary. Yowie boat ramp would be easier. Wally's is OK if you are early, but it's a long way to Lilli Pilli from there if the tide is going the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 That's a fair point Nursie, I do love a good workout but all I want after a long day of paddling is a nice cold beer hahaha. I've never launched from yowies before so I'm keen to give that a try. Updated details: 22/11 Launch: ~6am at Yowie's boat ramp Return: ~3pm Testing the waters at either: - Gymea baths - Lilli Pilli - SWA - NWA We can decide as a group on the day Targets: - First squid - First kingy - Anything inbetween Goals: - Testing out the new sounder - relaxing - Finding bait grounds Any other yakkers who are keen can also come Always happy to make new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Yes, you can launch from there. You have to "portage" the yak down a stepped pathway, so that means a brief carry down. The problem is getting back up at the end of the day. when you are tired and muscle weary. Yowie boat ramp would be easier. Wally's is OK if you are early, but it's a long way to Lilli Pilli from there if the tide is going the wrong way.Haha I can vouch for that tide ripping through. What a nightmare of a paddle back! Wind and tide...Good luck lads might get a chance to join you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRod Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have a hobie pa14 i dont do stairs yowie bay for me its a little more central unless you wanna start from wallys Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 dayum im gonna have a good workout keeping up with you fellas hahahaha, yep let's do yowie's. Check up updated plan above Witha's post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 My exams are done tomorrow. Given i haven't broken my thumb im in. You can put in at lillipilli, but it sucks. Yowie holds the livies before sun up and is an easy enough spot to put in imo. But hell im happy with anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Sounds good, I'm gonna need a teacher to put me onto livies and squid Once I get the biochemistry and physiology exams out of the way, it's time to study fishing hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Ahaha the only thing that's fun to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Guys, don't get too excited. Look at the weather forecast for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Im assuming that it isn't pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 pls no... Let's hope the Sydney weather flips on its head and gives us some sun... IF the weather is crap, we will reschedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRod Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Dont worry about the clouds and its only a little rain its the wind thats painfull Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Diddo that. I went out this morning. One rat king and a few missed strikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRod Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 As of 5 mins ago weather looks flat small chance of rain and only very minimal wind so all in all looks like pretty good weather kind of keen for a for middle harbour been alot more kings up that way Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Well my view is im comfortable with yowie bay. But id love to learn new spots as well. So where ever when ever lets roll! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Alright plan is a go! Keen as, rain doesn't bother me either. TBH i like fishing in the rain, I get more fish LOL but its the wind that I hate :'(. Regardless sunday is a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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