Aff

I found a post where you did mention Cranka Crabs....strange I must have missed that post, or not retained the bit about Crankas . It seems they can work as you say but best used where live Haswell crabs can be found, match the hatch. I probably wouldn't use them on the flats then but maybe around the Mangroves, good to know.

Cheers

Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge Des. Your posts are my go to for learning and planning when targeting YFW, with limited success (not due to your info I should add but my application of it).

I was wondering if Cranka Crabs would work for YFW, if you or anyone else has tried them? Maybe they'd be too big for their mouths and they wouldn't go after them. Other posts you've made show small crabs in gut contents. Appreciate any input.

I don't get to the Northern flats very often so don't get much opportunity to experiment but I'm curious if Crankas could work.

Cheers, keep up your brilliant posts.

On 19/12/2022 at 10:36 AM, bjorn2fish said:

At a time where there are food shortages around the world with Australia soon to realise we haven't escaped this reality either...

So true, but sadly the food shortages that are occurring in many instances are the result of government ideologically driven agricultural policies in various countries along with ineffectual sanctions designed to hurt Russia that are actually hurting the countries applying the sanctions more.

On 19/12/2022 at 12:44 PM, Wert said:

Reading some of the other articles it seems others have had the same observations as I have, still I'm willing to trust the scientists....

The problem with $cience today is that it doesn't take place in a political, or economic vacuum. There are too many "unscientific variables" that find their way into the process and I believe influence many findings and outcomes(i.e. funding sources....whoever pays the piper influences what music is played). But I agree it would be nice to "trust the science". Don't disregard your own observations Wert you seem like a fair minded person that has had legitimate experiences with snapper.

Also something I've always wondered, why have they banned land based snapper fishing? Surely LB fishos on the rare occasion they even manage to catch a fish that such fishing activity wouldn't impact on the health of the species.

On 06/07/2021 at 2:24 PM, MAH said:

The jigs I've posted are all pretty pricey in Australia and I wouldn't buy them if I couldn't get a really good price from Japanese online stores. Problem is you need to buy in bulk to get the shipping free, normally about US$100/AUD$135.

Any particular Japanese online stores you'd recommend MAH?

Cheers

On 24/11/2020 at 9:51 AM, bjorn2fish said:

After conflicting directions on the government websites I ended up calling the covid infoline regarding a contact sport I participate in. The person on the phone had no idea if we could go back to training legally or not and cited the sport related example that they had been given earlier that morning.

Can you go to basketball training with your team? NO!

Can you go to the local court and play basketball with your mates? YES!

Fantastic! 

Does seem some what conflicting.

I heard the logic from Spurrier (Chief Health Officer) that organised team sports often involve participants that may live in many different areas around Adelaide gathering in one place and therefore risk of geographical spread would be greater. Hope that makes sense and explains the inconsistency.......still seems a bit illogical to me.

Surely the Woodville Pizza Bar would have been asked for a list of their employees from SAHealth if the other infected security guard from Peppers worked there as well. Maybe some of the heat should be put on them instead of just this individual worker, after all they were employing him weren't they? Not just selling him a pizza!

Why are the F'N staff from these Medi-hotels working more than one job! Get the right staff and pay them enough wages Steven Marshall otherwise this is quite likely to happen again somewhere.

Are the masses that are flocking to the shops unnecessarily in blind panic realise that now is the worst time to be in places with high densities of people in terms of coming into contact with this virus? The behaviour of many people at the moment is a disgrace.

Wouldn't take SkyNews reports as gospel Mike they play loose with the the facts and plenty of dogwhistle political messages in their reporting. Just my opinion.

Hope everyone is coping ok in these trying times and staying healthy. At least at the moment we can still go out for a fish.

Cheers all

I watched the episode of Big Angry Fish when Nathan, one of the shows presenters, introduced his scoots. Apart from the the fun of making his own lure he said he made the scoots because he was fed up with the Leather Jackets destroying his soft plastics. I've never used them so can't attest to their effectiveness but I can see that they would probably hold up better to a mauling by a Leathery.  

Going by those prices I'm thinking its more economical to buy mid priced quality reels, work them hard, but with care. Obviously avoid water and sand intrusion. Wash them down etc. after use and replace them with new ones when they no longer perform to acceptable levels.

Seems wasteful though....such a throw away society we live in now days.

I guess the cost is wrapped in the service person's pay. The value of those reels listed above would however justify their servicing costs.

Not real keen on the concept of a fishing license. I can see the merits in them but I don't want to be taxed for something that I'm doing for fun, whether I'm catching fish or getting donuts, it just doesn't feel right.

Did that just burst outa someone's guts as in the Alien movie?

20 minutes ago, Underpants said:

Dunno, appears  that Fuego LT may be a Tackle World exclusive with Daiwa? Still cant tell the difference tho!! Freams LT 2000 $183 (BCF online coz they dont stock it locally!?) or Fuego LT 2000 $169 (also online as Tackleworld Adelaide don't stock it ) 

I feel your pain....stores in this town often don't stock what we want. No wonder online shopping is taking over.

Could be a reverse thread Micky.

I'd check with a reputable tackle store someone should know, if not contact Daiwa Australia for advice.

@Hunter69, he's on the money regarding fish cooking weights.

Hi all,

I was watching a new fishing show on the TV on Sunday, I think it was called 'Fish of the Day', and the host was saying that in NZ recreational fishing connected to snapper species provides around $88/kg (of the fish) to the country's economy. This would take in tourism connected with fishing, charters,tackle/bait sold etc. I'm assuming.

Compared to $9/kg of snapper that the commercial catch contributes to the NZ local economy. Of which 70% is estimated to be shipped off overseas.

I know stats can be presented in ways to support a particular position, but those two numbers really jump right out at you. I wonder if there are similarities in Australia's fisheries?  If there is, you've really got ask if we're getting the most out of our fish stocks given the current priorities and approaches to fish management?

I found this information interesting anyway thought I'd pass it on.

Aff

Nice wading tub TL, very neat looking job.

You've inspired me to have a go at making one.  Am just wondering if any water seeps in through the bolt holes at the bottom and sides? Did you put in some silicone or some kind of water proofing around the bolt/nut? Or are the tightened bolts water proof enough?

Cheers,

Aff

Cue the voice over for the first photo......"Space...the final frontier...."

Wicked photo DethCal

On 11/08/2018 at 5:09 PM, plankton said:

With salmon lures the direction doesn't matter.

I use circle hooks on all my salmon lures, gets 'em right in the corner of the mouth every time, and fewer dropped fish for sure. 

Cheers Plankton,

Are those circle hooks designed for lures or do you use regular circle hooks that would be used bait fishing? Would like to give that a try sometime in the future too.

Thanks for the replies. What you've both said makes a lot of sense. I want to look after the fish if I decide to return them plus also not put a treble in my hand (fishing Karma ), actually only had that happen so far with small hard body lure trebles....Ouch!

I'm making use of the shitty windy weather to do all the tackle and gear prep that I've put off for a while now.

Tight lines!

Hi all,

I'm in the process of changing my treble hooks on my salmon metal lures over to single inline hooks. Is it best to face the gape of the hook outwards/up, or facing back towards the lure (shape of a  J )? I've seen both hook placements in fishing mags so both options must catch fish but which way do you think is better? Keeping in mind I'm only talking about metal type salmon lures.

Cheers

Strange how the LIBLABS (Tweedledumb & Tweedledumber) both stayed quiet on this issue during the election campaign given it had been mooted some time ago.

No thorough environmental impact study has been carried out just rubber stamped by the EPA, what's "reasonable" mean anyway?.......I think it's "reasonable" to assume they're gunna fnck up the local marine environment.

Congratulations on the new job Southie.

I recognised you in the store from your online S&H avatar and the times I've been in store and were served by you,you were always patient, helpful and informative with my multitude of questions. I'm sure you'll be sorely missed by the store and customers. Thanks mate and good luck for your future work endeavours.

Look forward to those reports. 

My understanding in regards to the merits of fluorocarbon leader is that it is as close as any form of line or leader can get to the refractive index of water, thus making it virtually invisible, but not completely.

Maybe the budding physicists among us can substantiate or debunk this claim.

I imagine the only thing completely invisible in water is,...well...um water.

New Years day was even worse UP for 4X4s and people in general, had to look both ways before venturing towards the water. Unfortunately the cockles in areas that are more easily accessed by foot are under more pressure and are thinning a bit. Good you managed some and had some fun with the family.