mrsswordfisherman Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Everyone should be getting ready for hairtailing - preparation is the key!! Swordie has even packed his bag of clothes (I will do mine the night before of course). I thought I would share the prep pics and feel free to add your own to this thread. I will add pics from the event once it starts so this will be the post to watch over the 3 days Pics below are Swordie's homemade "all round white light" for lurking around the Hawkesbury looking for hairtail, the fishraider vessel, rigged rods and note the jewie rod there as well! I think he is attempting to win first prize - hmmmm I may just have to brave the elements too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Bloody hell how am I supposed to win if all my secret stuff is posted all over fishraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hmm not sure about the Lantern Stew. You'll look like the ferry man approaching. Scary! Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 My pedestal for my white light broke so I am just going to get one of those $2 solar garden lights which come on automatically as it gets dark. Sit it up higher than my highest point of the boat and forget it. If I decide to move and use nav lights I will place a cup over the white light OR place it under a blanket or something. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hmm not sure about the Lantern Stew. You'll look like the ferry man approaching. Scary! Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk You reckon we should call the river Stix Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 You reckon we should call the river Stix Steve? Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 The BIG white light is so he can see your face when he proceeds to do circles around your boat! I'm on to you stewy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 The BIG white light is so he can see your face when he proceeds to do circles around your boat! I'm on to you stewy! Hey that was a steering malfunction 3 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Stewie I think your trying to copy my secret weapon FAD light I showed you. Its a bad attempt. LOL Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) It looks like it is going to be another big one. Who can forget Stewie going around and around the boats laughing like a maniac (so was I). Can't wait but the water down there is going to have to clear up in a hurry. I went down to bobbin head this evening and it is liquid mud after the rains. I won't be taking the boat out this weekend because I reckon that slush could get into the heat exchangers and suddenly there is a heating problem. Bring it on I say. Edited June 9, 2016 by harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Keep us updated on the water colour please harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunami Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have never fished for hairtail before but have noticed Stew's rods have ganged hooks, is that how you rig for hairtail or is it for something else, also are they glow sticks on the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Keep us updated on the water colour please harold Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have never fished for hairtail before but have noticed Stew's rods have ganged hooks, is that how you rig for hairtail or is it for something else, also are they glow sticks on the line? That's how they are rigged and sometimes just a single hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Will do Thanks H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Stunami you'll want a thin wire trace too. I suggest you google the technique. It's a very subtle bite on a fish with sharp Teeth. First time for me too. So do your home work to make the most of the trip. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Its easy Stu just go and get some single strand wire around 30lb from the big fishing and camping store and a few small swivels and a full box of 2 /0 stainless hooks in long shank. Gang the hooks in 3 s or doubles and then just cut the wire to around 8 inches and feed the wire through the eye making sure the eyes are pressed up hard so the wire cant slip out after making your ganged hooks and twist upwards 10 times and the downwards towards the hook eye 10 times and add swivel to top and do exactly the same as the hook end and you have your trace. Ganging hooks is done by using the tips of side cutters in the join between the eye and the shank and just pinch it open and add hooks through the open eyes and then close them with pliers till the eyes are tight to the shank. You can add starlites /glow sticks if you like and I do with reds and greens my fav colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Here is a great Fishraider article that will help all you first time hairtailers, understand a little more. http://www.fishraider.com.au/fishing-articles/how-to-catch-hairtail.php Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Here is a great Fishraider article that will help all you first time hairtailers, understand a little more. http://www.fishraider.com.au/fishing-articles/how-to-catch-hairtail.php Cheers scratchie!!! I had forgotten how good that article of Ken's was. Big fish to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Today's effort was addition of a bait board (slyly delivered by courier) and a coat of varnish for "the priest" The Polycraft will sink if he attaches anymore payload ........... he will have to deploy the trimtabs Swordie is looking to win the prize I think ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The water at Bobbin Head is still foul. Went down there this afternoon. Very few boats went out as we all had the same concerns re dirt in the cooling systems. Stewie, I think we have a 20 litre water urn at work that is unused these days. Do you want it for the house boat for hot water for everyone? Having said that I think last year you told me there was no gen set. Hmmm then how is it we had hot tea at breakfast? My head hurts from thinking too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The water at Bobbin Head is still foul. Went down there this afternoon. Very few boats went out as we all had the same concerns re dirt in the cooling systems. Stewie, I think we have a 20 litre water urn at work that is unused these days. Do you want it for the house boat for hot water for everyone? Having said that I think last year you told me there was no gen set. Hmmm then how is it we had hot tea at breakfast? My head hurts from thinking too much. I ask the houseboat people to get one gen set for the social We can make hot water no worries Harold on the gas BBQ and hopefully the water will clear Harold please keep updating my good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The water, whilst not clean, is looking a little better this afternoon at bobbin head. Heard today they are catching Hairtail in Smiths creek. That surprises me because smiths creek seems to be mostly a dead patch for most fish. After years of fishing there we have only caught one good sized bream, a zillion medium sized whiting, a lot of blue swimmers and a whole lot of squid. Plus 10,000 undersized reddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Alright, it's been a busy week but I'm ready to go! I fully stripped the boat out, gurnied everything down, put in new deck lights, fixed all the little things that have been bothering me! Today, I sorted all my gear, rigged rods, made a list of what to bring! Done!!! Now I'm just making a list of what to spend the $500 first prize money on! I'm so looking forward to a few days fishing with the boys! Let's hope the weather plays ball. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Alright, it's been a busy week but I'm ready to go! I fully stripped the boat out, gurnied everything down, put in new deck lights, fixed all the little things that have been bothering me! Today, I sorted all my gear, rigged rods, made a list of what to bring! Done!!! Now I'm just making a list of what to spend the $500 first prize money on! I'm so looking forward to a few days fishing with the boys! Let's hope the weather plays ball. Cheers scratchie!!! Talk about confident!!!! We look forward to seeing you there. I have just ordered 50 stubby coolers as give aways on the weekend. Edited June 21, 2016 by harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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