KIDNEY SLAPPER

what a bunch off tossers not only are they that low too steal they go even lower in regards to using cancer as there excuse.
 
sick pair off puppets
lock em up and throw away the key i say.
 
cheers
 
ks

his excuses into conning money out of people is the only cancer there

what a bunch off tossers not only are they that low too steal they go even lower in regards to using cancer as there excuse.
 
sick pair off puppets
lock em up and throw away the key i say.
 
cheers
 
ks

Saw this post on CoastfishTV (on Facebook) about a guy (and possibly a female partner) that has been dwindling money and fishing gear out of people.
 
https://www.facebook.com/CoastfishTV/?fref=nf (for those on FB, you may have to scroll down for this particular post, although atm it is staying near the top with all the comments)
 
I think he is interstate and may have been happening for many years, so putting this info up for all, especially our interstate members.
 
So be wary of buying anything from unknown people as you don't want to say goodbye to some some hard earned cash.
 
The following are some names he has gone by but there are of others as well.
 
 
WARNING Be wary of this fella especially if you intend on purchasing fishing gear. This person goes by several names on various fishing forums and Instagram including 'Daiwafreak' 'Jack Williams' 'Billy Johnson' 'John Johnson' 'Jett' 'Billy' 'Jigman72' 'Lure Junkie Jack hunter'. He even decided to contact me!
Some of the claims being made by victims are:

Takes you out fishing (several trips in some cases) and offers to sell you highly discounted Daiwa fishing rods and reels which he will personally deliver after you have paid him. Then he disappears with your money. 

States he has cancer and uses this fabrication and emotionally charged sickness to exploit victims for both goods and money. 
Borrows fishing equipment and then disappears.

Shuts down and reopens Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. 

He may also provide you with a contact number. This number is disconnected. He will claim he is out of range if you message him about the number not working. 

Unfortunately a number of fishos have fallen victim to this con mans antics. Be vigilant when purchasing fishing tackle from an unreputable seller and use all safe avenues when making your transaction. If you have been a victim of this person please let us know and I will endeavour to have it followed up. PLEASE SHARE.
Andy 
CoastfishTV
 

I used to do all my barra fishing barbless. Loved it. People will argue you lose more fish, but the reality is if you keep tension on the line you dont lose the fish. 
 
If your into C&R, it makes a world of difference as well. Once there is no tension, the hooks just slide out!
 
Added benefit is they slide out of you as well.
 
The safety aspect of smaller trebles is exactly why I have switched to single hooks. I tried to crimp the barb, but basically destroyed the treble in doing so. If it is at all possible you should see if you can buy barbless trebles - this is what we used to do anyways. 
 
Hope the above helps.

I've been considering going barbless on my smaller lures as of late. After getting a set of trebles firmly stuck in my arm and reading Bushy's piece on barbless hooks I am almost ready to take to the lure box with a set of pliers.
 
Does anyone have any experience with barbless hooks? Pros and Cons? Did you stick with it?

geez I clicked on this in record time.....thought it said BRALESS 
sorry I can't help with your query but one of the lads surely will

Hi Sheep
 
Please be aware that cast nets are illegal to use in SA.
(Refer to smokeykebab's post above)
 
Cheers
af

Nice picture defendantly look the part

great prizes for a well deserved winner🤗
well done Adrian.
cheers
ks

thats just amazing who would have thought bumble bee flys🤗🤗🤗🤗
cheers
ks

Good one doobie...     There is actually a trout fly that looks like a bee KS.. I don't have one though, I do tie a black wooly bugger on my line above the lure every so often and that will catch a trout every now and then..

black Wooly bugger..
 
.
Bee type flies..
 
projoe, the Bumble Bees rarely sting anyone I've had them land on me and they're never a problem, the do sound like a B-17 Bomber though as they're really noisy buggers.. European wasps are what annoy me as they're every where here now days.. have been stung a couple of times by them, March flies are even worse they just don't let up keep on coming until I whack them with the hat. Then there's those pesky little flies that get blown over here from the mainland with a strong Northerly wind, They're keep landing on the face & they drive me absolutely crazy when in a river from January through to March or until we get a good frost. Once we have a frost that knocks them over. Still could be worse, the snakes could all take up swimming in rivers I suppose, though I do see the odd Tiger snake crossing the river from time to time..
 
cheers
Adrian 

i was starting to think they where adrians new home made fly kit🤔

i was starting to think they where adrians new home made fly kit🤔

nice photos once again Adrian...great too see the rain clouds about🤗

Finally we have had a bit of rain here today and it's brought the bees out collecting honey, Bumble Bees & native bees were busy on a variety of plants a while ago..
 
I had time to get a few quick pic's before the rain moved in again.. hoping we get a lot more to give the rivers a lift and bring the trout on.. 
 
cheers
Adrian



Bumble bees...
 

Native bee... head buried into Banksia..

Common bees..
 


Rain clouds.. great to see..

awesome stuff i expect pics (not of the wind hopefuly)
😆
gd luck buddy and if it blows up try find a safe place landbase🤔

Great pic's, hope that weather holds of for you too... 
 
cheers
Adrian

Cheers KS,
 
Been great so far. Have 2 charters booked for Mon and Wednesday but the wind is coming also, I have got everything thing crossed.

Damm
 
Mods could you please turn pic 3,6,7,12 and 13, 90° to the right please.
 
Could well be my fault sitting by the pool up here draining rum cans
 

 
Bloody hard work lol
 
Cheers
 
WILDA

Found these while we were shopping around Mossman gorge and the Daintree today f
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got this the other weekend....
 
87cm Landbased off the beach 1-3kg rod, 1003 daiwa luvias reel, 4lb braid 4lb leader.......
 
Lost a genuine 1m plus model a few casts before :( was devastated! 
 

 

 

I've heard Meppstas is a fungi to go fishing with!
 
Cool photos!

I feel like a mushroom most days.....get kept in the dark and fed bulls#^t.

Edit:
 
Seems Lee beat me to it.....