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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Old Scaley in Will this lure work for beach fishing in NSW?   
    If there are big dart around, they'll probably hit the 20gm slug.
    Chucking metal into the surf targeting whicing and bream isn't something I would usually try but that's not to say it wouldn't work.
    If you are keen on going the metal route, you could try micro-jigs like Berkley Lolly Drop Jig (currently on special for $5 @motackle). They have them down to 12g so small enough to possibly tempt whiting or bream that are in the surf. Have never tried this but it would be what I would try if I was trying to achieve what you are.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from ellicat in Will this lure work for beach fishing in NSW?   
    If there are big dart around, they'll probably hit the 20gm slug.
    Chucking metal into the surf targeting whicing and bream isn't something I would usually try but that's not to say it wouldn't work.
    If you are keen on going the metal route, you could try micro-jigs like Berkley Lolly Drop Jig (currently on special for $5 @motackle). They have them down to 12g so small enough to possibly tempt whiting or bream that are in the surf. Have never tried this but it would be what I would try if I was trying to achieve what you are.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from AUS-BNE-FISHO in Will this lure work for beach fishing in NSW?   
    If there are big dart around, they'll probably hit the 20gm slug.
    Chucking metal into the surf targeting whicing and bream isn't something I would usually try but that's not to say it wouldn't work.
    If you are keen on going the metal route, you could try micro-jigs like Berkley Lolly Drop Jig (currently on special for $5 @motackle). They have them down to 12g so small enough to possibly tempt whiting or bream that are in the surf. Have never tried this but it would be what I would try if I was trying to achieve what you are.
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    Do$tylz reacted to The Mad Hughesy in More success in the pine   
    Just a quick report from today’s session. Caught a very small bull shark pup to enter into the comp. my brother also caught a nice cod on a big live herring. Nice surprise bi-catch. The shark baits seemed to get a lot more attention while there was some movement in the tide, it all went quite when the tide slowed towards the turn.

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    Do$tylz reacted to rayke1938 in Some trips to the gym needed   
    Couple of times I thought he was going to be pulled in by fish😁

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    Do$tylz reacted to rayke1938 in Dam Delight!!!   
    I always enjoying taking newbies  . Hamish it was good to meet you at last and you and dad are welcome any time especially when you write up such a detailed and flattering report. A few photos attached. Made Hamish take off his hatand sunnies for the yella photo so I could submit it for publication in the Redlands times.







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    Do$tylz reacted to AUS-BNE-FISHO in Dam Delight!!!   
    Hi all
    After an invitation for a decky spot with Ray ( @rayke1938 ) to catch some bass and fish the dam (very kind 🙂), it was organised for Dad ( @Cavvy ) and me to go out on North Pine Dam and try for some fish. Anticipation was building in our household, and after prepping some gear the night before Dad and I were up a bit before four to depart to the dam. We drove for about 50 minutes, and were there at about ten past five. We met Ray, loaded up the boat and got everything ready, and went to the ramp to launch. Ray expertly backed the car down and in no time the electric motor was taking us away to the first duty of the day - shrimp traps! 

    Half a sign 😕

    Heading Out
    We got to the traps, and Dad got it with the pole. The first one had a fair few shrimp in, as did the others. Each time we got some and tipped them back into the bait tank. In the traps, there were a few Redclaw which weren't welcome as well. In no time we had enough bait, and we were getting to the next spot 🙂. The traps we were using were made well, and they all looked very professional!

    Gathering top notch livies 
    The lines were dropped down, and within about five minutes Ray was bringing up the first fish of the day. It was fighting nicely, and soon enough there was a nice yella on deck. Since Ray was keeping some fish for someone, the yella was tethered and put back over the side. I was pretty excited, as the day had gone off to a great start! Unfortunately for me, the first 'fish' I got was a tiny forky, which spat the Wide Gape hook just as I was about to get it up onto the boat. In another few minutes, I had a bigger one which also did the same. Soon, we moved spots from this to a location that was further upstream. 

    Beauty!
    It didn't take long for Ray to find the fish - he was on first. It was an awesome Aussie Bass! It didn't take long for all three of us to hook one though. They sure are hard fighters - it is great fun getting them up. Dad had the little 1000 Sienna reel and I had a 2500, so I had a bit more drag pressure. Dad was letting them run though, and as he says, "Son, you can even make a small fish a big fish with a loose drag". 😉. All of our first bass for the day were not massive, but I was still very happy with the capture!

    Bass Galore!
    After that initial bass, mine and Dad's first ever, we got to pulling them up. It was incredible - we'd drop a bait down, a couple nibbles, then another bass! Bass, bass, bass! Up went the clicker, and the misty, grey coverage of the clouds was keeping us nice and cool from the sun. The water hardly had a ripple, and it was certainly an exciting time! A couple bass were gut hooked, so they were fed to Percy + friends, who crowded the boat, clearly hoping for a free feed. The rod was practically pulling me in, and I was cranking the bass up as hard as I could. Each time the Wide Gape hook was easy to get out with the crushed barb. Very smart idea, Ray! I could release the bass boat side, which was good as well. 
    Sooner or later, Ray hooked up to something a bit bigger. It took a big run, and was pulling hard, and when we got sight it was a giant. A massive bass (for us, anyways) was netted up, and put on the measure mat. At a grand total of 51CM (I believe anyways) he was a real horse, and after some good photos Ray released him back to the depths for someone else to catch. It was really great watching the bass master himself in action, and I thought that one was a real biggun!

    Huge!
    After that biggun, we kept pulling up more and more bass. It was the quickest fishing I'd ever seen in my life! Drop the bait down, nibbles.. Fish! The fish were really hard fighters too, and even the relatively small ones put up a hard fight. It's worth mentioning we each got more keepers here. Dad and I caught three which we tethered, and I believe Ray got two or three bass. After a few more fish, I hooked onto a good one. It took a run, and after getting him and netting him I managed to get my first 40CM bass up - new PB!

    Some more were caught here
    Now, here's something funny for you that both Ray and my father were probably getting increasingly irate at... Every time I caught a bass, I'd pick it up like a normal fish. Except, it always managed to flop out because I wasn't very good at holding them in the mouth 😉. Bass on the net, on the floor, on everything in jumping range. Lol. I sort of got it after some pricks to the thumb, so hopefully the next time (if) I ever catch a bass again, I'll be able to hold it correctly!
    Soon after this, and a few more fish, the bite went a bit quiet here. The school had decided to move on, so after a bit more fishing here we decided to do so too. The sun had came out now, so I was rugged up in my balaclava, hat, sunnies, gloves, shoes, shorts, and trousers. No sunburn for me today! At the next spot, it was still pretty quiet - I managed two bass, and then it went to nothing, so we moved on again. We tried a bit more, but then we moved to a FAD. Ray showed Dad and I exactly how they work - smart really. Big metal rods to attract fish, right around the float marking it.
    Ray said there might be some yellas here, and straight away Dad was on. It was taking some great runs, and after a nice tussle, up came some NPD Gold! I slipped the net under a big Yellowbelly, which Dad was most proud of. My Uncle (on the Murray-Darling Area) catches yella, so I'm sure Dad will be happy he has something that might compete with them for once! We took some photos, and based on Ray's advice they become very fatty over 45CM we put him back. A big kick off ensured he got back down to the depths below us ready to eat someone else's shrimp.

    Happy Chappy!
    After that yella, I casted right near where Dad hooked his. Sure enough, I felt two little taps, then I was on. I cranked up and after a little couple runs, I had another nice yella in the boat! I was just as hopeless with the 'hold-in-the-mouth' method, so I used the lip grippers. He was a biggun as well, I believe he was 48CM! After some more photos, he was released back below us to eat some more shrimp. We stuck at this spot for a little while longer, with Dad tying on a hardbody lure to try and get one. Unfortunately, no hits on the lure, so maybe one day we will get something other than a Wivenhoe Dam Catty on a hardbody. Lol. 

    Lovely looking Golden Perch 🙂 
    We moved spots after some more quiet-ness, to tie up at a stump. Ray had the set-up great, with clips on the end of rope to keep us in position. Straight away, Dad and I were getting little nibbles. Ray said they could be Tilapia, and it certainly seemed it might be something like that as they just would not hit the hook. After a couple snags and missed hits, Ray hooked up to a real good one! It was running, and when we saw it we were surprised! It was a massive yella! Ray got him up, and it measured 52CM I think. After some photos, the yella was released back into the drink. 

    Great Yella!
    After that Yellowbelly, we stayed at this spot for a bit more. The little nibbles continued, and I couldn't hook whatever it was. I also saw some garfish swimming outside the boat, which were flying through the water around my line. It was soon time to call it quits though, so we went back. We did a run of Ray's shrimp traps on the way back too, to get some more shrimp for him. We gathered a fair few in this lot, which was good to see. We put our fish on ice and then unpacked back at the ramp. After saying a big thanks to Ray, we headed off, feeling great about the session! Probably the best fishing trip I've ever had!

    The Dam
    Back at home, I had the final task of the day - to clean up the fish. I know this would be a breeze for most of you... But this was actually the first time I've done it with no assistance from Dad! (*blushes*). I got a table, board, and the filleting knife out, and got the first fish to start work on. I chopped down behind the head, then ran the knife back along, and kept doing that - just like I've watched. I chopped the first fillet off and surprisingly it looked half decent. I did the exact same with all other bits, then just skinned them nice and easy. My Dad was quite impressed, but I'll leave it up to you guys to decide the verdict? Any tips?

    My first 'proper' filleting job 🙂 
    I cooked it up with some sausages on the BBQ tonight, just in breadcrumbs. I must say it was quite tasty - nice, white flesh too. We only took two fillets for tonight's dinner, so will most likely consume the rest in coming weeks. I headed the bass and kept the heads for bait, and disposed of the old frames. 
    So, that is this wonderful session's report done! Hope you guys enjoyed! Massive thanks to Ray for taking Dad and I out for a fish. It was great meeting you, fishing, and chatting Ray 🙂. There may be some more photos I add below. Thanks for reading and here are the stats of the trip -
    Stats of Trip - 
    Water Level - I believe it was 48%
    Water Temp - 28oC, or so said the sounder
    Fish Caught - Bass x  56, Yellas x 4
    Bait Caught: Lots of Shrimp!!!
    Bait Used: Live Shrimp
    Tackle Used: Ray had 10LB mono mainline (one rod was an Ugly Stik), Dad and I were using 10-14lb mainlines, 10lb FC Rock Leader, Size 1 Wide Gape hook with the barb crushed, Surgeon's knot, small, pea sized sinker, Shimano Sienna and Nasci, Diawa Shinobi on Ugly Stiks and Abu Garcia Veritas rods were what Dad and I used.
    Temp (High and Low) - 22oC-27oC Low-High Temp
    Humidity - 87%
    Wind - 6KM/h
    Overall Success Rate: 100% - We got Aussie Bass!!! And had a great day out with Ray too!
    Cheers Hamish
     
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Hweebe in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Dinodadog in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from kmcrosby78 in Wanted cheap laptop NOW have one thanks everyone.   
    Hey Ray - I can give you one mate. It will do the job in terms of basic browsing etc and you also get free backup support, in english 😄
    Now - how do I get it to you? Anyone traveling between the city/inner south and redlands?
     
    Depending on how quickly you need it, I might need to give it to you as is, rather than have time to wipe it and give you a clean slate.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Zim man in A fish before work   
    So when I started getting back into fishing a few months ago, I was down to my last pack of skin blues. I went looking to buy them and for the life of me couldn't find them at any of the normal suppliers, but did find 2 on ebay and bought them.
    So I hit up Rob to find out wth was going on. He had a laugh and told me people stopped buying them 2 or 3 years ago so he stopped bringing them in. Lucky for me he was able to find a few others who were keen to get their hands on some again so Rob was kind enough to do a small batch order for us on his next shipment. I have enough 3inch shad skin blue's to last me a few years now 🙂. I should just sell off the rest of the 3" plastics I own... I honestly never use any other.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Zim man in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Kat in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Junky in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from kmcrosby78 in A fish before work   
    So when I started getting back into fishing a few months ago, I was down to my last pack of skin blues. I went looking to buy them and for the life of me couldn't find them at any of the normal suppliers, but did find 2 on ebay and bought them.
    So I hit up Rob to find out wth was going on. He had a laugh and told me people stopped buying them 2 or 3 years ago so he stopped bringing them in. Lucky for me he was able to find a few others who were keen to get their hands on some again so Rob was kind enough to do a small batch order for us on his next shipment. I have enough 3inch shad skin blue's to last me a few years now 🙂. I should just sell off the rest of the 3" plastics I own... I honestly never use any other.
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    Do$tylz reacted to The Mad Hughesy in New Pine River spot land based produces the goods   
    I sussed out a new spot to try out on the pine river a few weeks ago (just behind castle hill/ Murrumba Downs). The stars aligned and I had the chance to get out for a fish a few days ago so I jumped at the chance. (Those with really young kids can relate)
     
    Threw the small shark gear in the car and off I went. Threw out 2 small freshwater eel baits with the hop of nailing a small bull shark or two. I had 2 runs with one hook up. The second run was unlucky as the shark just took a chunk out of my bait and didn’t come back for the rest of it. The small bully I landed was only a pup but I was just happy to fish a new land based spot with success. For those who feel like watching I put together a video of the morning as a bit of a how to guide. Ill probably try to organise a session back here again and open the invitation up to anyone who wants to come along and maybe get you onto your first shark for the monthly comp about to kick off!


     
     
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from AUS-BNE-FISHO in A fish before work   
    So when I started getting back into fishing a few months ago, I was down to my last pack of skin blues. I went looking to buy them and for the life of me couldn't find them at any of the normal suppliers, but did find 2 on ebay and bought them.
    So I hit up Rob to find out wth was going on. He had a laugh and told me people stopped buying them 2 or 3 years ago so he stopped bringing them in. Lucky for me he was able to find a few others who were keen to get their hands on some again so Rob was kind enough to do a small batch order for us on his next shipment. I have enough 3inch shad skin blue's to last me a few years now 🙂. I should just sell off the rest of the 3" plastics I own... I honestly never use any other.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from kmcrosby78 in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from ellicat in Wanted cheap laptop NOW have one thanks everyone.   
    Hey Ray - I can give you one mate. It will do the job in terms of basic browsing etc and you also get free backup support, in english 😄
    Now - how do I get it to you? Anyone traveling between the city/inner south and redlands?
     
    Depending on how quickly you need it, I might need to give it to you as is, rather than have time to wipe it and give you a clean slate.
  20. Like
    Do$tylz got a reaction from AUS-BNE-FISHO in Wanted cheap laptop NOW have one thanks everyone.   
    Hey Ray - I can give you one mate. It will do the job in terms of basic browsing etc and you also get free backup support, in english 😄
    Now - how do I get it to you? Anyone traveling between the city/inner south and redlands?
     
    Depending on how quickly you need it, I might need to give it to you as is, rather than have time to wipe it and give you a clean slate.
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Mission in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz reacted to rayke1938 in NPD 6/1/21   
    Hamish seat avail for you and Cavey at NPD this sunday if you are free. You can also pick up the Grants,
    Cheers Ray
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    Do$tylz reacted to fishingnut in NPD 6/1/21   
    @AUS-BNE-FISHO Make sure you ask ray lots of questions and make sure it’s a detailed report with plenty of pics as they always make the report much better.  Ray has a wealth of knowledge so don’t  be afraid to ask... if you don’t ask you will never know. Enjoy the day Hamish it will be one you won’t forget in a hurry. 
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from rayke1938 in A fish before work   
    So I got to squeeze out a quick 3.5 hour fish this morning before work.
    An old work colleague was kind enough to hit me up for a deckie spot and I couldn't say no 😄
    We were on the water by 3:50am and our plan was to have a look at the blue beacons past the Brissy river mouth (1mile?) to see if there were any mackies around. Water wasn't as glassed as I expected but we could still motor near WOT.
    We got there as the sun was just starting to light the sky and found 2 boats at the first beacon where we had about 4 casts before deciding to have a look at the 2nd beacon.
    Got close to the 2nd beacon and saw 6 boats already on it so decided to give up on the mackies and head to mud.
    Drifted the south eastern side and chucked 95% placcies with a few casts of a hardbody thrown in. Started off with 1/8th jigheads which is usually heavier than I like in the shallows around mud. Lots of touches but not a lot of hook ups. The fish didn't really convert until I went back to my usual of 1/12 or 1/16 sized jigheads. Most of my fish came on Damiki armour shads and rippers. Long live the Skin Blue colour!!!!! Thank you @Zim man (not that you are on here much anymore).
    Lots of littlies around and lots of tackle lost to the rubble. I reckon I lost 10/12 jigheads this morning. How good are the colours!

    and then on the classic "last drift/last cast" finally got a better grassy.

     
    All fish went back for a swim and I made it home right on 8am to fire up my laptop and get stuck into my work.
    Happy Friday everyone 🙂 Cheers
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    Do$tylz got a reaction from Old Scaley in Wanted cheap laptop NOW have one thanks everyone.   
    Hey Ray - I can give you one mate. It will do the job in terms of basic browsing etc and you also get free backup support, in english 😄
    Now - how do I get it to you? Anyone traveling between the city/inner south and redlands?
     
    Depending on how quickly you need it, I might need to give it to you as is, rather than have time to wipe it and give you a clean slate.
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