benno573

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I’d suggest about 1.5 hours minimum if you were doing say 4-5kn? It’s about 11km travel distance. If you were going with the tide that would potentially knock 15 min off.

Thanks mate.

Yeah, beanie, couple of other layers, rain/wind proof jacket, thick socks, rods, reels, plastics, leader, jig heads, terminal tackle, few lures, filleting knife... there’s a growing list in case of future fishing trip call up at last minute.

Looks awesome mate. When you say silver grunter - are you referring to javelin fish or some other species? Love the cairns birdwing as well.

Rare opportunity and allowed given the early start / early finish scenario. Good to put a few snacks for the wee one in the freezer too - she absolutely loves her fish.

Hopefully the alumni and yourself can make amends for lost trips next week. Hopefully you’ll let him at least wind one you hook in?

Hi all, got a last minute invite from a mate who happens to have a holiday house on bribie, 2 doors up from my outlaws holiday house. I had no gear with me, including minimal winter woolies and no real shoes. I was assured gear was under control, I then managed to find another jumper from the “Justin” kit in the car. What could possibly go wrong? at a leisurely 245am, I dragged myself out of bed and we launched from bongaree and started the frigid near 40km journey to spot x. About 5 minutes in, I lost feeling in my toes and ears but thankfully the water was flat which meant no spray. We arrive at the spot and deployed anchor. After a quick lesson in how to best fish the spot, burley was deployed and some baits soon followed. Not long after, my mate was on the board with a lovely 36cm grassy. This was followed not long after by another. And then a 37cm snapper. All were released into the esky. The general ribbing about my lack of contribution and associated banter ensued before my rod finally buckled under the weight of a decent fish. Soon after I hit the board with a cracking grassy at 43 which was promptly added to the box. By now the sun was just peeking over the horizon and I was looking forward to an increase in temperature to hopefully thaw my feet out. Then my mates rod buckled over hard and line started peeling from the reel. After some exceptional decky work to clear other lines, not to mention pure textbook landing net operation a 62cm slatey was boated. Think whatever you like, I quite enjoy eating them so my mate kindly donated this one to the esky on my behalf. Shortly after, I was on again and a cracking snapper right on 50cm was boated. The esky was looking really healthy now. things went a little quiet before I landed the token random fish for the day - a very respectable flounder which I find completely delicious. While I was floundering about, my mate was on big time again and another slatey, slightly bigger at 64cm was boated. We wanted to release but it was deep hooked and not in a good way so it was also added to the esky. we then did a couple of drifts around the area and I nabbed a nice 40cm snapper. Shorty after was headed back home, back on the trailer by 10am. Awesome morning out, short and sweet. thanks for reading. Cheers benno

In future, happy for you to report the stray cattle to me - I have a large freezer.

How annoying when those pesky bass get in the way of a good forky session. Hope Percy had a good feed.

I used to have a great all rounder which was a 5.3m fiberglass half cab. Was great in the bay, estuaries and offshore on the right day. Easy to tow around the place, made it as far as 1770 a couple of times, as well as to the dams. Ideally I would have loved a slightly larger boat but I still enjoy trolling for flathead in a foot of water so you have to compromise. Bow riders certainly have their place but I personally wouldn’t look at one as the best “all rounder”. The issue you raised with chop etc could potentially cause a problem in a choppy bay, meaning the front covers would have to be on, negating the whole purpose of the bow rider in the first place. They aren’t the best fishing boat generally as a lot of deck space goes to lounge space, dry space, shade and storage could be an issue as well. Also would suggest having a think about numbers - 8 people in a 6m boat is a very crowded and heavy boat. While it may be legal, it may not be overly practical. i would look for something in a half or cuddy cabin around 5.5-6.2m with a modern 4 stroke outboard. Glass or plate - personal preference really. Both have their pros, and cons. If you are planning on getting out and about and travelling with the boat, spend some time really checking over the trailer and making sure if fully supports the hull for those longer trips. other than that, just have a think about what else you really NEED in a boat. The latest 26 inch touch screen sounder gps might be a cool toy but is that $3-4K better spent on a boarding ladder, upgraded lighting, live bait tank and deck wash system and other stuff. No-one can really answer that one as what I like might not matter to others and what matters to others might not matter to you. Hope this has been some help.

Depends... for me it’s a confidence and feel thing. If I’m fishing an area I know and am using a lure I’ve had success with before I’ll probably persist longer than if I was prospecting a new area. That being said, I’ve had days where I have used about 12 or 15 different lures and still caught ef all. And I don’t think I’ve caught a truly noteworthy fish for probably 2-3 years so shut up.

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Hey mate, not sure which refs you refer to but there is a lot of rubble ground in that area, especially around the drop offs. Best fished early morning or late afternoon with the lightest gear possible and soft plastics around 3.5” to 5”. Colors vary depending on the weather, water clarity etc. i’d spend a bit of time looking at the forecast for this weekend though mate - it’s not in any way, shape or form kayak friendly for the open bay.

I guess put my name down. Unsure I will get to wet a line but hopefully I can give it a smash at some stage.

I love my job... I love my job... I love my job...

I have so much basil and so much pesto and about 1kg of frozen chili’s. Now I just need to catch the squid....

Epic. Awesome mate. Tuna steaks for days!

Bonus points!!! nice set up Sam, hope you have many safe and successful trips to look forward to. And that basil and chili squid looks epic!

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And I was waiting for @GregOug but he missed it... one TOO many beers... D+

Just showed this to Mrs benno - she still doesn’t get it.

To be honest - both...

This used to literally be my main contribution to this forum, I have been usurped.

Careful young fella... it’s only a bung knee that prevents me from cycling and I’ve probably had 6 beers all year. About 18 bottles of bourbon and maybe 100 or so pieces of OG KFC chicken and the odd few pies but they don’t count. I think winter classic is the go - just need to be mindful of the dates of the snapper closure as I am sure they would be a popular target species.