Ed.

I usually fick through weather sites till I find forecast that suits my needs and tell myself all the others are wrong, this one's right!

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

There is nothing like a bargain! You should be right for gear for a while... till the next set of specials come along.🤣

It's imperative to let your special one know that they are well understood and always being considered.
Humble monofilament was the chosen method of conveyance.
A place where you are certain that your message will be received is also important.

I knew that @Kat would know I had been thinking of her here😁😁😁

" he who laughs last laughs longest "
Be careful Brett.😂😂😂
,,,sleep with one eye open....🤣😍

Embarrassingly it was the second time he got me with the same trick in the last 2/1/2 weeks.  He knows me well it is the wine glass cupboard 😸

.... it's alright if you see spiders when you go to the wine glass cupboard, it's when you see pink elephants that you need to worry.😂😂🤣

Closest I got to that area was Hamelin Station for a couple of days staying in the shearers sheds, and that was in 1979, my girlfriend and I at the time drove up in a 2WD from Perth during winter, can't remember even what her car was but it was a small rear wheel drive and we managed. The conditions have probably changed heaps since then, but I didn't get to go to Steep Point which was much further West then North. I do remember there was a lot of sand/gravel road just to get to the station. Maybe we were just lucky. As Mangajack said, try Youtube.

Closest I got to that area was Hamelin Station for a couple of days staying in the shearers sheds, and that was in 1979, my girlfriend and I at the time drove up in a 2WD from Perth during winter, can't remember even what her car was but it was a small rear wheel drive and we managed. The conditions have probably changed heaps since then, but I didn't get to go to Steep Point which was much further West then North. I do remember there was a lot of sand/gravel road just to get to the station. Maybe we were just lucky. As Mangajack said, try Youtube.

Closest I got to that area was Hamelin Station for a couple of days staying in the shearers sheds, and that was in 1979, my girlfriend and I at the time drove up in a 2WD from Perth during winter, can't remember even what her car was but it was a small rear wheel drive and we managed. The conditions have probably changed heaps since then, but I didn't get to go to Steep Point which was much further West then North. I do remember there was a lot of sand/gravel road just to get to the station. Maybe we were just lucky. As Mangajack said, try Youtube.

Closest I got to that area was Hamelin Station for a couple of days staying in the shearers sheds, and that was in 1979, my girlfriend and I at the time drove up in a 2WD from Perth during winter, can't remember even what her car was but it was a small rear wheel drive and we managed. The conditions have probably changed heaps since then, but I didn't get to go to Steep Point which was much further West then North. I do remember there was a lot of sand/gravel road just to get to the station. Maybe we were just lucky. As Mangajack said, try Youtube.

Not exactly EOFYS but recently picked up a 25 piece 20cm snapper paddle tails in a tackle box for $5. I just cut them down a bit and throw a 3/0 jig head on and they're gold.                     And yes, definitely watching for EOFYS bargains. Don't really need anything, but I'm watching just in case I feel I do when I see it.

So who has been picking up some fishing tackle at the special prices? There have been some good clearance sales going on from most of the tackle stores. I have been tempted to, but have resisted (so far).
 

So who has been picking up some fishing tackle at the special prices? There have been some good clearance sales going on from most of the tackle stores. I have been tempted to, but have resisted (so far).
 

So who has been picking up some fishing tackle at the special prices? There have been some good clearance sales going on from most of the tackle stores. I have been tempted to, but have resisted (so far).
 

If you aren't sleeping on it and in reasonable weather that would in my opinion be the very minimum, however I would not rely it holding your boat in place should your motor fail and the weather/ocean becomes rough. It might be just me but I consider my life and those of my passengers to be worth more than the cheapest option. A 3:1 ratio is not great 5:1 or more is better when the sea turns bad, having longer chain or a longer rope will improve your chances with that size anchor not to mention having a larger sized anchor to start with. Just something to consider!
As I said this is only my opinion.
Some links to help you decide:
https://www.whitsundaydiscountmarine.com.au/buying/better-boating-guides/choosing-the-correct-anchor/
https://www.whitworths.com.au/anchor_rope
 

I suppose that is true but by the time you chase up and collect all the components, then add your margin and the time to make it, would it still be worth it?
If you enjoy doing that sort of thing then fair enough. For me if I wanted a specific good quality type of rod then I just make one regardless of the time, effort and cost, which by the way ends up costing way, way more than a store bought one, and that is without taking into consideration my labour.
 
 
 
 

I don't particularly like repairing rods, I would prefer to make a new one instead if possible, as I don't do repairs for other people I have the choice, although I can't justify making any more rods. I have more than enough gear and haven't been fishing for ages, still a little while to go before I can. Just got the keys to our new house, so all my time is now being spent moving.  So just keep looking at all the gear I have and wishing to use some but it's not going to happen any time soon.😡
With the price of components and the time to make a rod, I would be surprised if you made any money out of making them to sell.
 

I don't particularly like repairing rods, I would prefer to make a new one instead if possible, as I don't do repairs for other people I have the choice, although I can't justify making any more rods. I have more than enough gear and haven't been fishing for ages, still a little while to go before I can. Just got the keys to our new house, so all my time is now being spent moving.  So just keep looking at all the gear I have and wishing to use some but it's not going to happen any time soon.😡
With the price of components and the time to make a rod, I would be surprised if you made any money out of making them to sell.
 

I would imagine it would be quite a bit, but at least the Catch can, helps minimise the amount of crud (oil mist, carbon and diesel fuel) that would otherwise be recirculated back through the engine which ends up sticking the insides walls of the manifolds. Usually with turbo diesels the volume of "oil" increases, and that is due to the fuel being added to the oil in the sump so it's important to have regular services.

I would imagine it would be quite a bit, but at least the Catch can, helps minimise the amount of crud (oil mist, carbon and diesel fuel) that would otherwise be recirculated back through the engine which ends up sticking the insides walls of the manifolds. Usually with turbo diesels the volume of "oil" increases, and that is due to the fuel being added to the oil in the sump so it's important to have regular services.