Leeroy

That was about $250 for a sheet 2m x 1m and I used 2 sheets but have half a sheet left. I think they are about $300 full retail as well as seadek which I looked at but a bit thick for the top deck maybe down the line for the casting deck and floor.

Nah just keep the carpet too expensive to do the whole lot.

Also I don't mind a bit of cushioning in it with the rubber spacers and I'm going to put some of the foam on top too.

23 minutes ago, ellicat said:

How will you fix the bracket ?

 

Just a bit of sika and a few screws. The bolts going through to under the deck will sandwich it pretty well. It's really just a spacer but supports the front well.

Nice work @ellicat

Good couple of sessions in anyone's book. 

Also for jew the changes of tide is key. Lot easier to fish lures,small lifts hard off the bottom for vibes or plastics. The more vertical the lift the better.

Love your reports mate.

Maybe next time target the tailor for a livie sounds like there were predators there. Can always keep throwing plastics with the livie on a rod in the rod holder. I do this a lot everywhere.

6 hours ago, Old Scaley said:

Spent a while thinking about the cons. Couldn’t think of any.  Fishing is a strange mix of meditation and nervous anticipation. Before I retired, it was definitely an escape from the daily grind and I really enjoyed fishing solo. Now I like having company and shooting the breeze and taking a lazier approach.  When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing or fiddling with the boat or fishing gear. Life would be dull without fishing.

The only Con in my view is the cost. You always want a bigger boat or the latest lure etc. Maintenance, Fuel, tow cars etc it never ends. 

But I think the positives outweigh that ten fold.

First would be the relaxing getting out there part. Some special moments on the water that you don't get to experience without fishing. People pay good money to experience what we do on a regular basis.

2nd is the challenge of catching new or bigger fish or fishing new areas.

I loved the challenge of catching fish on the lightest line possible early on and some of the fish I've caught on 4lb or 6lb I probably won't better. But long hours. 

I originally started due to serious injuries that stopped me doing my current hobbies.

I needed something to do while recovering without injuries. By the time I healed I was hooked.

Fishing is a lifestyle not just something to do. Love it.

6 minutes ago, ellicat said:

I know it's not a manly thing to do, but I had a quick read of the manual...haha. That's why I suggested it.
No choice in your case (or others with the same scenario).

Yep I always read the manuals. I don't have the electric going through the switch board but hooked to the same battery with it's own 50amp inline fuse.

The wiring is always the worst part of installs.

8 minutes ago, ellicat said:

I doubt it would interfere with your sounder in any way, but Minn Kota recommend not using the same battery with the electric motor and sounder.

Bit hard when I only run 1 battery.  My tinny is only 4.2 and a pull start tiller so no need for 2.

You can definitely use the main motor to help steer when using the electric. Next time try heading straight with the electric and steer with the main motor. It's a slow turn but does work. 

With the steering do you have your main  motor down? I always try to have it straight so it acts as a keel.

Interesting about the heading sensor I think I'll run mine through the switch board with the sounders possibly.

Got a good deal at Road Tech Marine for $3300 but I had to haggle hard.

It is the 55lb 54" Terrova. No GPS link as I have 2 lowrance sounders and I don't think it can link to them like hummingbirds

Last one was 48" so quite bit bigger.

Hi Hweeba,

Yeah last one was ten years old and motherboard needed replacing again so bit the bullet and upgraded.

I didn't realise how much bigger this one is compared to the 48" Riptide.

24 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Nice work. That's a small plastic for the target species.

I like the deadsticking method too. I did the same today with less than favourable results - one large whiptail.

The GT would have been fun on 4lb. Did you have it for dinner ?

Good fun for sure was down to backing twice and had to chase him down in the strong current. 

I release everything inshore except the odd flatly. Nice snap or Jew offshore though...

These guys are where I got my new trailer a year ago. Good solid trailer for the price. Imported I think but assembled in Brisbane. 

https://www.stonegateindustries.com.au/product/6500-series-boat-trailer-with-disc-brakes/

Small jack at Bond Uni that ate a herring I hooked. 

Best I've heard of is Youngy catching a Cobia on one of DI.