Allnighter

Nice report Hamish

I was gunna head out this morning too for sum whiting, but too cold for me so went back to bed

That explains his high voice

Not to dismiss the idea of logs entirely, But simply taking pics on your phone of all of your catches, no matter how insignificant the catch may seem at the time, will automatically provide you with your own quick fishing log at your disposal into the future.

The dates stored on your phone pics can be easily compared back with tides, moon phases, etc from years gone by.

Good stuff Brian ! 

Ya i will probably have a sniff around northern end of macleay on the way over mid morning

Looking forward to meeting you both!

I'm still heading over, probably set up camp about lunch time, and then head out for a fish 

Who knows, might even have a quick try for sum little snaps to have for a catch and cook in sum flat bread and salad.....

Mmmmmmmmm

Yep it sure does @ellicat, i should be there round lunch time tuesday for an overnighter, will start a new thread

A quick google search confirms for deep cycle agm batteries, the slower the charge rate will extend battery life.

Excess heat build up inside deep cycle battery if charged too quickly may also be an issue.

Yes forgot to say mine is 55lb on a 4.2m tinny

And yes your calculations for anticipated run time verse amp draw/ battery life seem correct for what i have experienced with practical real life use for the last 2 years using it.

Who wants to fish in a raging current anyways....

I dont think 120ah is considered kickass, i think this would be considered a minimum, it cost approx $250 a couple of years ago and still lasts ok

So the important thing is to use the RIGHT charger so i was advised years ago, (Jaycar) were most helpful

I dont know the technical reason either.

But i also have a four stroke yammy connected to a normal 12v battery at rear of boat.

My minn kota is connected to a seperate deep cycle 12v 120ah battery at front of boat.

I can run the minny on spot lock all night without flattening the deep cycle battery.

(This depends on water current, minny can last all night on speed 3 or 4, but if you use the rabbit function or use any speed higher than say 7 for longer periods the electric current draw will flatten deep cycle quite quickly.)

I then recharge deep cycle when i get home with a DEEP CYCLE battery charger, which can sometimes take 48 hours to fully recharge deep cycle battery.

Hope this helps somewhat.

Cant beat Blakesleys Brian @ellicat

I'm open to a meet n greet if anyones interested ?

Since i'll still be on holidays, I'll give it a crack Hamish, thank you for organising it ! 

Woooow thats a glass out!

Nice pics a nd nice size flathead yumm ! 

Must be the cap on backwards that flattens the bay