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  3. Big Duskies.... without a net?

    in Saltwater

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    Poling luderick....good to hear.

    As a kid in the 70's I did the same with a bamboo pole for bream at Deepwater Bend on the Pine.

    Just proof that you should not cast out when standing on a rock wall...the fish are actually within three metres of you.

    I advise people to fish the rock walls unweighted regularly....yet they still anchor their baits in the channel desert....just as much luck there of hooking a camel.

    I imagine someone will read this thread and try with a graphite blank soon....

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    Port run 29-02-24

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    So Raef and I hit the Port today to make the most of the great weather.

    Launched at 5am at the Pinky and was not far from the ramp when the first legal squire came on board.....sent it back.

    Followed that up with somewhere around 14 squire for the morning....kept one at 47cm, the rest returned.

    Probably 3 were undersized and nothing worthy of a photo.

    Raef did hook something we chased in the boat for a few hundred metres before his leader parted.....10lb leader was not up to the task.

    Found some sleeping jew that couldn't be woken again.....left them when I felt thoroughly defeated....should have left earlier.

    Last run up to the gateway and found some lurkers in the bottom of the main channel....decent sized fish....got one tap on the line that i did not set a hook into....so they were jew there too.

    Pulled the pin at about 1pm and home to clean up.

  9. Has Anyone Used Wft Gliss Line

    in Tackle, Rods and Reels

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    2 hours ago, foxxyfisher said:

    Hi all, has anyone else found issues with the coloured versions of Gliss that weren’t present with the white/transparent? I haven’t heard that elsewhere, am weighing up whether I try get hold of some but can only find the coloured line. 
     

    Cheers

    I found no extra problems with coloured Gliss over white...same problems long term though.

    With the newer 8, 9 12 and 16 braid lines out there these days that are remarkably thin and either super slick or natural tight weave you will better the casting distance of Gliss.

    Do not be afraid to search out 9 or 12 ply braids on Aliesxpress, I am currently using some that is at least as good as Tasline for thin diameter, super supple and super slick....$36ish for 1000m delivered. It is a very good braid for me so far and at that price I don't care if I change it out every year or so.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000588801486.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.29.298fkz1Kkz1Kcp&algo_pvid=13be6c6a-7344-4732-9249-cfda9c4057c0&algo_exp_id=13be6c6a-7344-4732-9249-cfda9c4057c0-14&pdp_npi=4%40dis!AUD!11.33!11.33!!!7.29!7.29!%402103243417090723159276007e833a!10000003450278939!sea!AU!4158163313!&curPageLogUid=t6AI3pUr8FfX&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

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    new lifejacket compliance code

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    direct from the latest release.

     

      ·
    Attention all lifejacket wearers!
    #MaritimeSafetyQueensland are reviewing lifejacket laws.
    Whatever vessel, craft or water sport you enjoy, we’re wanting all lifejackets worn and used in Queensland waterways to comply with the current Australian Standard AS 4758.
    That’s because the current Standard provides greater safety benefits than previous ones.
    If a new law is implemented, there would be a 12-month grace period given to all lifejacket wearers/owners to obtain the current Standard.
    What this means for you:
    ✔️ Compliant: AS 4758
    If you have this Standard and it’s well maintained and in proper working order – then your lifejacket is compliant.
    ❌ Non-compliant: AS 1512-1996, AS 1499-1996, AS 2260-1996.
    If you have any of these Standard lifejackets, they would no longer be compliant and would need to be replaced.
    You can find your lifejacket’s Standard (or ‘AS’ number) either printed on the jacket or its label.
    If you have any feedback, please email consultation@msq.qld.gov.au by COB Friday 1 March 2024.

  13. Big Duskies.... without a net?

    in Saltwater

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    Telescopic folding nets are ok but difficult to use solo when fighting a fish.

    I suggest something like a squid gaff you can slip under it's chin....these can be one handedly operated easily.

    https://www.hookem.com.au/product-page/telescopic-squid-gaff

    it is usually safer with big flathead to lead them to a landing point....don't muscle it, guide it, they will comply nearly always.

    Every flathead over 60cm is female so take good care of them.

    Can you leave a cheap landing net at your neighbors wall?

  15. New boat, what to get?

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    I like the stabicraft for offshore work....down side of them apart from looks is the cockpit is a bit narrow but easily fishable.

    I'm not sure you will find a new platey in your 60k, but you should find a few good second hand boats that would suit.

    Look in the auction sites like Lloyds....some good buys in there at times....not usually thought of by the average Joe.

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    Port run 21-02-24

    in Saltwater

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    Went back down the port this afternoon looking for more jew like last week.

    Found scattered jew near where I found them last week on the run out....water was running too hard to effectively fish....went up the river for two small squire...1 about 40 the other about 55cm....the 55 came home.

    Went back to the jew at the change of the tide and they were not schooling or feeding.

    Ended up anchor locking over a couple of pairs of fish a few times for no result....that's fishing for you.

    I gave my deckie the snapper to take home....poor bugger didnt get a single sniff today.

    Nothing worthy of a photo today.

     

  21. Tackle to bring from the USA

    in Tackle, Rods and Reels

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    Mostly you will be chasing mulloway, gummy sharks or snapper in the area....unsure if the Elephants come into that area though.

    Typically down that way with the tiny tides compared to the northern half of Aus, beach fishing is a long wait affair. You also tend to lose a lot of good baits to sea lice or sand crabs as well.

    Any idea where in SA you are going to be based at?

  23. WaterSnake Geospot 65lb - Thoughts??

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    My boat lives behind a locked gate and under security cameras so I have bolted the minn kota without any quick release mounts, plus it is hard wired to the battery through a 60 amp trip switch.

    My charging iv with a Victron 12/17 amp charger though a anderson plug.....you do have to keep an eye on the anderson plugs for corrosion.....i clean mine every 6 weeks or so before it crusts up with corrosion.

    If you do not need to remove your electrics I suggest hard wiring everything and do not disconnect....esp sounders...those tiny pins are so prone to damage and quickly die with corrosion.

    The less connections that can be exposed to atmosphere the better.

    A good idea to dip your connectors on liquid insulation after making the termination....just be sure to clean it off at electrical contact points.

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