Panga

Could not agree more. Complement flavours when cooking or preparing food not destroy them.
 
@Panga, may as well cut circles out of stingray flaps and pickle them.

Pickling is done with vinegar, lemons or limes.
It's also a personal thing in that there are no hard and fast rules for what amount of vinegar to spices.
Personally I wouldn't do so a fine seafood as Scallops, nor any other seafood as I am not a fan of vinegar.
But if I were I would use cider vinegar say roughly 60%, white wine roughly 30% and the rest in lemon juice.
Then it's up to your own taste buds. Like it hot? Slice a chilli or two and throw into the mix with seeds and all, the longer you leave it the more kick you get.
Other ingredients include some or all of the following. Bay leaves, whole peppercorns, coriander root, lemon grass, ginger, palm sugar, ETC... and again, up to your taste buds, no set amount I can give you. This is where some chefs can't give you a written recipe as it's all about tasting as you go and adjusting.
You can put your raw scallops straight into the mix and leave till it's pickled (possibly overnight, possibly longer, size dependant.
You can kick start the whole process by warming the liquid to just below boil point then throw the scallops in.
As we spoke te other day Lindsay my fav was whilst out on the boat dice up fresh snapper or other firm flesh fish like queen fish, throw in lime juice with ground pepper and a few hot chillies. An hour later delicious, next day delicious with a bigger heat kick.
One thing I have never understood is why people like taking something as delicate and sweet as blue swimmer crab and subject it to pickling? All that vinegar destroys that delicate wonderful flavour

Just thought this site may be of some interest to the members on the site.. I know these are web cams set on a variety of lakes here in Tasmania, but I've found them to be quite interesting as one slowly moves the cursor across the screen. There are several  changes of weather conditions and a variety of boats and fishermen that move past the camera as you slowly scroll across the screen.. This was on opening day here in Tassie.. August 5th.. plenty of fisho's braving the cold weather..     not this little black duck, he's staying home in the warm.. it's now blowing at 45 KPH here..
 
cheers
Adrian
 
 http://anglersalliance.org.au

I use that "Tackle Guard" as well , very good stuff .... light spray over the reel, and spray on a small rag, and wipe over as well ......
 
I also use light machine oil .. (Singer Sewing Machine Oil) .. very good for line rollers and handles ... cheap too ....
 
Just remember that WD40 is not a LUBE .... it will eat grease !!!!!
 
WD40 is a powerful solvent that dissolves lubes, so it should be used only to clean reel parts before applying lubes.
 
Unfortunately a large number of people think it's a lube and that does a lot of harm.
 
SF

Thanks Yorky Now I do not have to buy so many reels from you. Joke. Coming your way in the next week or two (the dark side)

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

looks yummy Lindsay 
 
you know i no this bloke who made me crumbed oysters with a wasabi mayonnaise once it was yummy too       

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

Simon good things come to those who wait
And Bjorn... IT WAS

I bet it went down like a treat - looks nice

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

Inox is what I use to maintain my fishing gear, the spray, the grease & the oil & have done for years & am very happy with the results I have had
 

 
Inox MX3 spray, I don't spray this directly onto my reels. I spray this on a chux & wipe my reels over (do not like getting anything on my line), I wash my gear after every outing & only re-do it when I notice the water not beading after washing the reels down (aprox 4-5 outings) I find it doesn't dry out or put a sticky film on my gear.
 
Info on the spray
 
Description:
Inox mx3 is a multi-purpose anti-moisture and anti-corrosion spray lubricant. It is non-conductive, non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-staining and non-static. It doesn’t dry out or wash off with water. Inox contains no acid, silicon, kerosene or dieseline. It is so benign it can be used around food. It is also ideal for siezed nuts or screws, freeing up hinges, door locks, as a cutting or tapping & other machining agent. As the product is non-conductive, it is ideal for removing moisture from car distributor, switches, potentiometers, solenoids, etc.
 

 
Inox MX6 grease, I use the grease during reel servicing
 
info on the grease
 
Inox Mx6 Food Grade Grease
Extreme Pressure, Hi Temp, Food Grade Machinery Grease with PFTE
• Food Grade Approved
• Smooth light brown grease
• Protects against corrosion and oxidation
• Does not affect rubber
• Temp range -30 to extremely high temps (no melting point)
• Extremely pressure tolerance
• Suitable for bearings, bushes, chains, hinges, sprockets, slides, splines, conveyor belts and more
• Suitable for O rings in potable water applications and O rings & seals on diving gear
 
 

 
I use the MX5 oil when I'm servicing my reels or whenever I need to oil any part of them, often I will put a drop on the line roller to keep it free. I find the injector needle great to get oil to hard to get at areas without doing a full reel strip down 
 
info on the oil
 
INOX  mx5 - 30 ml bottle plus mx 5 injector will keep your Replicas working and looking like new.
Use the mx5 injector needle to deliver lubricant to the working parts of your replica. Then rub over the external surface with mx5 using a soft cloth.
Inox mx5 contains no carcinogens halogens or allergens. It is non toxic, non static, non conductive, noncorrosive and non staining. Doesn't gum up, become gooey or sticky, dry out or wash off with water. Will not harm metal surfaces, paint or enamel finishes, plastics, fiberglass, formica or neoprene seals.
 
 
Cheers
Yorky
 
I do not work for Inox, but we do sell it in-store

Heard good things about the tackle guard product over the years. An old mate used to use it.
Like the other boys inox has been my go to on my reels and the lanox spray which is a lanolin and inox blend is gold on the reel seats on your rods as it doesn't wash off also.I Also use light machine oil on moving parts of my reels too. Pays to look after ya gear as good gear isn't cheap these days.

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

That certainly looks okay to me... yummy!!! 

This a quick one. Not as good as Brutus's but could not get fresh large prawns.
 
It is simple prawns (frozen) in Panko crumbs. I cooked the rice and mixed saffron and garlic.
 
So rice bed and prawns with sweet chilli sauce on the side. Looked good and went down a treat.
 

 
Enjoy. I did.

I think BCF. I'm finding it pretty good. Unlike WD40 which does have some lubricant in it the solvents pretty much strip away oils. Everything is spinning nicely.

No this isn't about cricket, martial arts or condoms.
 
I've been using this stuff for 4 or so months after rinsing reels off. They get a hammering in the centre console with spray (so do I). No seized line rollers or handles which is normally the bane of my existence. Still on this little can. It is probably expensive for what it is. Anyone else using it?
 
Sorry, sideways.

I borrowed some long handled razor fish tongs from a friend over here on Yorks as I have one area that when I walk for crabs (great fun) but the dam razor fish are every where so I thought I need to take a few out in the very near future. Hence the tongs from a friend.
Here is what they look like.

 
Then thinking about them....  the light in my small brain went on, I know it amazed me too.
 
They took about 10 minutes each to make and cost me about $5 each as I used s/s wire rope which I had and the handles are left over net handles that "friends" broke on ventures dabbing 4 gar. Got the idea from my crayfish diving days. Check it out as it will work and I can walk 4 crabs at the same time    Happy Days.
 

 
If you want to make them let me know (PM) or post here and I will let you know but it is easy. The handles knobs at the end are my old golf balls by the way

I borrowed some long handled razor fish tongs from a friend over here on Yorks as I have one area that when I walk for crabs (great fun) but the dam razor fish are every where so I thought I need to take a few out in the very near future. Hence the tongs from a friend.
Here is what they look like.

 
Then thinking about them....  the light in my small brain went on, I know it amazed me too.
 
They took about 10 minutes each to make and cost me about $5 each as I used s/s wire rope which I had and the handles are left over net handles that "friends" broke on ventures dabbing 4 gar. Got the idea from my crayfish diving days. Check it out as it will work and I can walk 4 crabs at the same time    Happy Days.
 

 
If you want to make them let me know (PM) or post here and I will let you know but it is easy. The handles knobs at the end are my old golf balls by the way

I borrowed some long handled razor fish tongs from a friend over here on Yorks as I have one area that when I walk for crabs (great fun) but the dam razor fish are every where so I thought I need to take a few out in the very near future. Hence the tongs from a friend.
Here is what they look like.

 
Then thinking about them....  the light in my small brain went on, I know it amazed me too.
 
They took about 10 minutes each to make and cost me about $5 each as I used s/s wire rope which I had and the handles are left over net handles that "friends" broke on ventures dabbing 4 gar. Got the idea from my crayfish diving days. Check it out as it will work and I can walk 4 crabs at the same time    Happy Days.
 

 
If you want to make them let me know (PM) or post here and I will let you know but it is easy. The handles knobs at the end are my old golf balls by the way