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3 metres of 8mm will be sufficient. I run that on a 4.7m ally runabout with a 4kg sand anchor or reef anchor. Never had any problems with the reef anchor pulling or the chain getting stuck. I wouldn't go rope to anchor, as rope has some buoyancy, so your anchor may not set properly. Also there is the risk of the rope wearing through on reef. Anchor socks are great, but the drawback is they collect and hold sediment.

We had a similar day yesterday. The only legal fish was dropped beside the boat. That's fishing.

Getting kids out for a fish, getting yourself back out there, laughs, fish, and your favourite spot for brekky. Hard to beat.

May 2024 Scoreboard (Secret Signal - Pointing finger) Bream 1st 2nd 3rd Australian Bass/Estuary Perch 1st 2nd 3rd Grunter 1st 2nd 3rd Whiting 1st 2nd 3rd Flathead 1st @Ross.warwick 42cm NORTH 2nd 3rd Snapper 1st 2nd 3rd Jewfish - Silver, Black or Teraglin 1st 2nd 3rd Threadfin Salmon 1st @Neil Stratford 101cm SOUTH 2nd @Neil Stratford 91cm SOUTH 3rd Golden Perch 1st 2nd 3rd Tailor 1st 2nd 3rd Tuna 1st 2nd 3rd Mackerel 1st 2nd 3rd Cod (any type freshwater or salt) 1st 2nd 3rd Trevally (any type) 1st 2nd 3rd Shark (including shovel nose) 1st 2nd 3rd Emperor and Tuskfish 1st 2nd 3rd Trophy Fish of any Species not covered above. 1st 2nd 3rd Total Team North points/10 contestants = Total Team South points/18 contestants = Winner = Team SOUTH Monthly scores NORTH SOUTH January 0 1 February 0 1 March 0 1 April 0 1 May June July August September October November December Total for year

April result - Total Team North 6 points/10 contestants = 0.6 Total Team South 76 points/18 contestants = 4.2 Winner = Team SOUTH

May secret signal is a pointing finger -

Good luck if you get out. It'll be a good way to kick off the May comp. Secret signal for May is a pointing finger -

Yeah, my bad. I've been up since 3.30 this morning and didn't even look at the weather before suggesting. Don't go to the Redcliffe reefs.

Maybe try the Redcliffe reefs for some squire ??

Nice day and haul, Neil. That southerly chopped things up a bit in the bay today. @benno573 and I came upon a huge, thick school of herring at the Pin one day. We made the mistake of throwing the castnet. We got about 200 in one cast. 7 out of 8 of them were stuck in the net. It took us a good hour to get them all out. Never again. haha

I'm not sure. I think there was an issue with mercury. @rayke1938 will know.

Great shot. A lot of trees to choose from. haha

Better score next time now they know you're back into it.

I'll go 4.5 years

Still, there's only a few points between the bottom and 3rd place.

How good !!

Wow, sounds a bit too hectic for me. How was the ramp rage ?

Good day out, but played with fire and got burnt - that's not what the doctor ordered. haha

The water always looks so good with fog on it. Good numbers. Worth the drive.

Let us know how you get on.

Top 7 after this round -

Fun read, but such a frustrating day. Plenty of time to reflect in the traffic. Those grinners seem to be in big numbers all around the bay lately.

Thanks for sharing. haha

Good score. You needed to give yourself a get well gift. haha

Yeah, no chance. @Terry H used to target the ones at Moreton on his 80W and epic battles ensued with a few landings on the beach. Wouldn't happen at the jetty, like you said, Ed. I would have thought they would be more commonly seen there ??