GregOug

9 hours ago, Ed. said:

Nothing worse than planning a nice long road trip and everything goes pear shape when you get there, very disappointing. I can sympathise, I have had 3 trips like that, first trip to Roslyn Bay, motor ECU failed. 2nd trip 1770, blowing gale force winds. 3rd trip to Cairns, 4WD blew a coolant hose so didn't get there.

Hopefully this will be the end of our bad luck. The missus and I are heading up as far as  Port Douglas with various stops in 3 weeks time so hopefully we won't have any dramas, 4th time lucky perhaps. This time I will be fishing on charter boats!

At least you have sorted out your motor issues, so if nothing else you can fish locally again whilst day dreaming about the big ones you didn't catch. Not quite the same as fishing up north but you should still get a feed.

Now, if you want to talk about a trip that went pear-shaped, read 

Brian’s trIp was a very good trip in comparison.

Another death from a whale involving a boat. This time in Sydney.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-30/nsw-person-dies-after-boat-hits-whale-in-la-perouse/102920208

44 minutes ago, ellicat said:

That's another ripper, Kat. I know it is the same fish though. The 1cm shrinkage happens when you freeze them. Next year it'll be 41cm.

Well, it’s only to be expected. She is a Southslider after all.

On 28/7/2023 at 9:17 PM, Cobiaaddict said:

Very little

Few bait sessions in mates boats

&

Bit of rock lifting for crabs for the summer tusky sessions 

Do you freeze the crabs?

9 hours ago, Angry51 said:

I disagree Greg, bearings should be checked every 6 months or more often when in and out of salt and always before a long trip.

Might be just me but I've seen and had lots of failures a long way from home, might be OK if you only run local but they fail pretty quick.

Mate, I don’t even check my fuel gauge that often!

My bearings went when the dealer was towing it to the front of his yard last visit. And a brake pad fell off as I was driving into his workshop this visit. I agree, get them all checked at a maximum two year interval.

Eels vs warriors. I give up!

2 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Thanks Doughnuts.

Thanks ubnt. I think the Sedona 6000 is the perfect size reel for Jew and threadfin fishing landbased in the river. It fits plenty of 30 pound braid nicely and casts well too.

Thanks Brodie, hopefully they continue to get better as well.  

Cheers Steve, I guess the fish are following the prawns. Hopefully there’s still some prawns left when the trawlers are done.

Surely it’s time to ban trawling in the river.

1 hour ago, Angry51 said:

Geez, I'm pretty upset about these upsets.

Every one got the how are ya.

I’m just glad I don’t have to depend on tipping for a living. I’d be bankrupt.

Yep. Sounds cold!

19 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Me, my two sons and one of their girls are heading to Bonshaw for a few days.

So, overall I’m none the wiser. Where is Bonshaw?