tugger

12 hours ago, Corry said:

Nice set up.

For your future mods, when you look at the trim tabs, go the auto version, I've found them handy as. While up and moving anyone can walk around the boat and it stays level no matter what, it also helps with hole shot.

Autopilot wise, I tossed up about this when we bought the boat, didn't do it, then after the first couple of trips went and got it added. One of the best mods I've done. We fish out of Cairns and do a fair bit out wide, when travelling for an hour, or even only going a few klms it makes the trip so more pleasant. One of the best add-ons I've done. 

Yeah I can cruise for more than 2 hours in one direction out from 1770 and turkey beach so it payed for itself now I use it everywhere 

13 hours ago, Corry said:

Very nice, ya gotta love a red esky. 

Get most on bait or jigs? I've struggled with the jigging, finding bait is working for me mostly, unless throwing stickbaits over the flats. 

Mostly baits we did have a mate flicking soft vibes for a while and got quiet a few fish.

They're a pretty fish there is hundreds of them at the base of Zoe falls on Hinchinbrook Island. If you haven't done that it's a great day trip Ted without a doubt my favourite waterfall in nth qld 

8 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Nice work tugger. Looks like a fun trip.

Been there a few times now it's  great spot

8 hours ago, mangajack said:

And a good weekend was had!!  

It always makes me wonder how anyone could name it a silver perch.....I am yet to see one that has a hint of silver.   Either too much rum or they had mushrooms for breakfast.

 

Caught plenty over the years and they've all been that dark colour

1 hour ago, ellicat said:

Enough 'chill' to keep the beers and fish cold, in this report. haha

At the top of the weir where the rapids were we spent a few afternoons in the shade with a few brews

18 minutes ago, crazywalrus said:

Yeah I use the trim tabs all the time. I have my weight in the boat a bit to the port side. That way if I am to use a tab, it is the port one and does not effect the transducer. Are you going to get a bow mount leccy? 

Not yet no coin for that for a while do you have auto pilot

Kholo Bridge has access to the river there with a ramp for kayaks.

21 hours ago, crazywalrus said:

They are pretty similar boats. Mine is a 671 cruiser and Mark’s is a 651 cross over. You would have to get the measuring tap out to tell the differences. There is no difference in the fishing area just a tiny bit more space in the cab.  And the paint job is excellent. 

Mine in need for some trim tabs that's the only thing letting it down. Talked to my mechanic just recently and he will hook me up in a few months with a set of lencos.

23 hours ago, Bob9863 said:

I tend to like small tinnies myself, but a boat like that would definitely be a hell of a lot nicer to fish from.

It looks like a brilliant place to fish from.

Yeah I had small tinnies for over 30 years but the long trips offshore up north helps to have a bit more room and comfort. 

Like a Stephen King novel the Birds

1 hour ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Nice boat Mark - I've seen Ted's and they're a good design, plenty of room and also shade/shelter from the elements. Good to see you've transferred the mojo over to the new rig, not that that was in doubt ...... .

Loving the shade especially our hot summers.

3 hours ago, Bretto77 said:

Very nice boat.  Looks like you definitely have got it's mojo on track too! Congratulations. One day.... One day I'll be able to get a bigger boat

Did plenty of miles in my last tinnie they're fun no mater the size.

28 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Very nice rig, tugger. Is it the same model as Ted's or a bit longer ?

Ted's is a bit longer

What a great holiday for the boys

32 minutes ago, Cobiaaddict said:

Good trout @tugger  Im a little bit jealous

Hoping to start doing trips up that way now I have a Hard Top 

How do you find the McLay ? 

 

 

Yeah very happy with the Mclay plenty of deck space and enough room to sleep up front for overnighting and rides well.

14 hours ago, ellicat said:

I've changed the North V South comp to monthly (in case you missed it). So, if you've got some pics on a brag mat etc, you can post them up. South needs to answer @crazywalrus's entries for North. The secret signal is to have your hand in the pic.

 

I'll remember that for next time now we got photos going again.

Nice boat you'll be happy with that and put a saddle on that fish lucky to stay in the boat when it pulled on the string.

Nice looking rig