queensland Ewen Maddock: Sunday 10th Feb

[Terry H]

I might head up to Ewen Maddock tomorrow morning.

For all I know could get nothing.

Then again, could get a toga

never know with Ewen maddock! It's either great fish or no fish.

Change of plans: aiming for a late arvo-sunset launch

[fishyman]

good luck terry hope you get that toga

[pcsolutionman]

good luck man, yeh not many bass around but I have heard of good numbers of toga:) even though I cant bag one :( most have been caught on unweighted plastics fished hard in the lillies

Lee

[Terry H]

Yeah I might try to troll up one of those specials Ewen Maddock fishos will know what I mean

Will see how we go hey:)

You available to go Lee?

[pcsolutionman]

I could, what time you getting there?

Lee

[Terry H]

What time is sunrise? I might get there about 4:30

[pcsolutionman]

TerryH wrote:

What time is sunrise? I might get there about 4:30

:dry: :blink: :unsure: lol

[pcsolutionman]

I wont be there that early but I might cya just before 7

Lee

[pcsolutionman]

yeh you watch terry will bag a beautiful toga and ill have to watch another one get caught lol, but ill take plenty of pics

Lee

[Feral]

Clawhammer was up there this morning, he said he got nothing, and there is some construction going on blocking access to the ramp.

[Terry H]

land based or yak/boat ?

[Feral]

Yak

[Terry H]

I did say its a funny place, tomorrow it could fire

Edit:

Then again I've seen Lee and myself bag a few, and guys like Angus get zip!

[Feral]

I've only fished it once in a canoe, once I remembered how to bait fish for Bass (spoilt with a sounder in the boat!) I got a couple of good uns off the points.

[Terry H]

yeah typical troll for me is point to point out in the middle

[Clawhammer]

True True True...not a sausage!

You might be OK at the boatramp without a trailer...but parking was thin when I was leaving...all the construction workers park their cars on any scap of spare ground...but you might be right on a Sunday!

Only other problem was all the "outrigger sprint trials this way" signposts! Might be a bit busy there this weekend!

Finally got my Outback in the water!

I put in ~4:30 piccaninni dawn stuff...it was as still as can be!

The water was warm...and had a slight sewage odour to it...not good!

Trolled a gold deep diver minow over to the opposite weedbanks whilst throwing a bubblepop...but got nothing.

Trolled along the western bank with 'goldie' and alternating the popper and Ferals' purple minow "Bass Bagger Supreme"...but to no avail.

There was a light, broken up oily scum on the water surface...just enough to trap bubbles. There were HEAPS of bugs drowning on the surface but absolutely NO fish chasing them. It was dead quiet!..did I mention the smell?:dry: :S

The Sun came up around 6:30 and I persevered (sic) for the next hour but didn't get a thing!...may just not have been my day, the fish may well have had a big Friday Night too and were sleeping in!

The Hobie however, went like a dream (I followed you're advice Lee and got the Turbo fins, ThankYou, they allowed me to set a relaxed stride while still eating up the miles!:evil:) dunnoh if I'll afix the Big rudder that's sitting on the garage floor...The standard rudder responds to minute adjustments and larger turns threatened to buck me overboard!(WOW!:silly: )

It was a good chance to try out where to put the scotty rod holders, where they wouldn't interfere with paddling.(where do you guys mount em?) (Is it just me or is the Hobie 2-piece paddle alittle short?...I got quite wet!

Also although the hull was bone dry, I did get a lot of water in the rearcargo area (I assume through the scupper hole)s. I weigh 105kgs:huh: so I probably leave the poor girl a little lower in the water than usual, but I assumed this would be a dry area. Everyone seems to use milkcrates on the back, I'm now thinking of a more water tight option, like an esky!

Anyway despite the lack of fish, 'Ewan' wasn't a wasted exercise. It made me appreciate Barron Pocket more, Gave mw confidence in moving the Yak both on and off the water as well as strapping the thing to the car!...all it needs now is some GT stripes!:woohoo:

[pcsolutionman]

Did you get the ST's or the ST turbo fins? the bigger rudder makes a differance too. As for the paddle being short mmmm i find it too long lol, it probly just feels short because of the outbacks width. Where did you put the scottys? and are they on 6.5" extentions? this is the most critical thing

Lee

[Clawhammer]

I got the ST Turbo fins! Mal at Hobie was hesitant 'cause they put so much extra strain on the mechanicals and mounts, but those that fail have generally 'raced'! I tried Mals personal Outback at Lake McDonald..and the standard fins were just too 'Busy' for me! but I can see how they'd be good for aceleration.

I haven't mounted the Scotty's yet...I was waiting for your advice!? I was thinking just forward of the Cupholders (yes, it was designed by an American:P )I want to be sure before cutting into the YAk!

Do you recommend the extentions?

[fishyman]

thats what mal said to me when i got out outback.

that teh turbo put to much strain and if you try to go to quick the pin that locks the peddles into position can literally shear the plastic moulding you push to move peddles.

[fishyman]

whoops forgot to mention.

ihave read on AKFF that if you replace that pin with bolt and nut it fixes that problem. dunno how reliable it is but thats what ive heard. but really i think if your carefull itll be a breeze to peddle

[pcsolutionman]

yeh a mate has already broken 2 drums on the mirrage drive, ive got the ST's they are great halfway between the two.

IMO the extentions are the most critical part, they allow you to have a rod trolling out either side of the yak close within reach and yet still easily clear your peddling legs, even with longer buts.

if you get the extentions just put the holders where they feel most comfortable, they wont get in the way with the extentions

Lee

[pcsolutionman]

terry ill have to pull out tomorrow, Just got reminded of a previous arrangement at 9 am in brissie lol best of luck dude

Lee

[Clawhammer]

Ta!

My appologies for the slow replies....I've just got a new computer running Vista!

The salesman said, "I'm afraid they now only come with Windows Vista, I'm really, really sorry!":dry:

[pcsolutionman]

im running vista no problems here, what browser u using?

Lee

[Terry H]

Change of plans:

Spoke to jimmy,

I'm picking him up at 5pm, we're aiming for a 6pm launch time.

[fishyman]

wait realised he did probably mean PM instead of AM

[Terry H]

ah.. no adjusted my first post as well..

we're aiming for an arvo launch.

[pcsolutionman]

if you dont do any good at EM chuck the yaks in at coochin and try for a jack :)

Lee

[fishyman]

damnit just beat me too it terry i read your first post and was like errr...stupid me lol.

well good luck mate

[Clawhammer]

pcsolutionman wrote:

im running vista no problems here, what browser u using?

Lee

IE!...got anything better?

Especially seems to have problems with AFO...can't open 2 pages at once!!!or chew gum and walk at the same time!

[Terry H]

firefox = problem solved

[pcsolutionman]

yep Firefox is great its all i use

Lee

[Feral]

Clawhammer, the secret to staying dry with a double paddle is to add those little rings to the handle above the blade that stop the water running down the handle when you lift the paddle. The water hits the rings and drops off.

[Clawhammer]

It's got em!!!!

The problem is the Yak is so wide, you have to sweep the opposite paddle blade over yourself to reach the water!

right at about crotch level!

[Feral]

To much information!

[pcsolutionman]

yeh the outback is not designed to be paddles thats for sure. just stick to peddling whenever possible

Lee