Yamba

[reelchippy]

Posting this around to get everyones 2 cents

Hi guys i have a week booked at xmas looking to do some fishing and family stuff when the winds up :D

Well the big question for me is do i buy an EPIRB or not the help i need is if you where me

Boat: a 5m CC clark 1980s hull with an 1997 50hp

1. Ok if you guyS where me would buy an epirb because there is some good reefs more than 2km

2. No need good fishing in close reefs

3. Boat not safe for offshore just fish the clarence

Thanks for help cheers

[ellicat]

Mate, have you asked that on maxi and Dusky's site ?

http://www.northcoastfishingnsw.com.au/index.php?pr=Home_Page

There's sure to be some helpful local knowledge there too

[Angus]

Mate I know bugger all about offshore down there. Buuuuuuut.

If the weather is bad, i reckon its one of teh best spots estuary wise. When I was there i was totally green at flatty fishing and with just frozen prawns I have still never beaten my sessions there.

We stayed for 1 week and I caught without really trying stacks of flatties, big whiting and tailor.

The local Oysters are also cheap and fantastic

Angus

[Leighton]

I would get an EPIRB

watching that show " Fishin Trip " they fish out of Yamba a bit ( Yamba Sports Fishing Adventures.

I remember seeing a show they were chasing Snapper, there were plenty of open runabout in the back ground.

Not sure how far offshore they were but for the sake of $400 its cheap insurance for an area you know little about

[flatty_catcher]

`mate i dont even have a boat and dont go offshore fishing...

would I buy an EPRIB,,Bloody oath I would!!

[goat_man_baa]

No real need for an epirb down there. South of Angourie there is enough rock and reef in close to worry about going too wide to try and find something. Either that or sit at the pub all day overlooking the ocean and dreaming about it...

[maxi]

yeah mate i would get one for sure.... good judgement to get one anyway, even if not heading wide... is it law in qld to wear a pfd during bar crossings ?? is down here ...

Maxi

[Feral]

maxi wrote:

is it law in qld to wear a pfd during bar crossings ?? is down here ...

Maxi

Yes, but only in small open boats. (IE those that probably shouldn't be going over the bar!)

[AZZA]

I've got a epirb being held for me at $389 for the gme 406 that you can get if you want as I have bought one elsewhere just let me know

[Oceandonkey]

better to have one and not need it, than need one and not have it

[shortie]

yep epirb for shore.

even if its not mandatory its still worth having.

remember its only minimum requirments by law for safety gear. You should have more than the minimum requirements.

[goat_man_baa]

I've never had or needed one in 25 years down there. An epirb, not a condom:woohoo:

[shortie]

yep ive never had the need to use seatbelt in my car either. But after seeing what others that dont use them have done to themselves. im glad i use 1 anyway.

[AZZA]

You dont need a eprib in moreton bay , but it would a big lonely bay if you found your self stranded in it

[Shorty]

Yup, to my way of thinking, it's better to have one and not need it than to need to use it and not have it!

It could be the difference between life and death.

You decide what your life and the life of your family is worth...

Shorty

[Shorty]

The way I read his post was that he was potentially going to be travelling more than 2kms offshore in an area that he doesn't know. Common sense makes the decision for you!!

If you have ever been in a boat that has sunk or been in a situation where you've needed urgent medical assistance, you'll realise just what sort of insurance you are getting when you have an EPIRB on board.

Given that the original poster has asked EVERYONE for their 2 cents, I've given mine, twice now! Does that mean I've posted 4 cents worth...??

Shorty

[AZZA]

As for question 3. your boat will be fine for outside work in the right conditions and only you can judge if you have the skill and conferdence needed to go out.

[ellicat]

Just had a bit of cleanup of this thread. Think I've left everyone's opinions to see though. Better to use the site for making mates not foes;) (even if opinions differ)