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And another vote for steaming.......I am a recent convert!

Do your rigging in the rigging area..... Not on the ramp.When launching your boat pull it to the rear of the pontoon so others can also launch.When retrieving pull it to the front of the retrieval lane pontoon.Look for priority lane times for launching and retrieving.(West Beach has signage)Don't leave anything out in the open and check out who's around the pontoon just in case.I've never had a problem and launch solo 95% of the time.Say hello to people and they'll keep an eye on your boat.Good Luck.

According to the museum there are 56 species of Perinereis worldwide, and 15 of those species are found in Australia.You may know them as spaghetti worms, rag worms, lug worms, or a range of different common names.Here's some reading you may find interesting on the subject should you wish to delve a little deeper:http://www.gbri.org.au/Species/Perinereis%28Nereis%29sp.aspx http://www.pdfdownload.org/pdf2html/pdf2html.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Faustralianmuseum.net.au%2FUploads%2FJournals%2F17748%2F47_complete.pdf&images=yes(Note: click on "try viewing with google" to display the pdf.)Me personally, I love this sorta stuff! I'd be very interested to hear from Sam if she has time available, to explain a little more about her background, her research, where she hopes it will lead, and what future goals will be for this worming enterprise, along with future employment goals and why she chose worms for her research project....if that isn't considered rude or prying that is!I'd also like to convince Strikehookers to get behind this request for assistance, coz at the end of the day it's gonna be a benefit for us anglers and our fishery, so why shouldn't we offer to help out where we can along the way! If just 100 of us can grab a few worms when requested, have a fish with them, and then fill out a simple survey, that shouldn't inconvenience anyone too much....and it's even gonna provide you with a little bait in the process. ;)If need be, when Sam is ready I can collect contact details from everyone interested to help out (so that it remains in confidence rather than being posted openly on the net) and I can provide Sam with all relevant details, maybe even organise a convenient pick-up point if necessary, just to help expediate things and make the process as painless as possible. We could post the required surveyPDF here for each member to download themselves, then collate all the completed copies and send them off to Sam.......what say you Sam, would something along those lines help you out?I've got a little idea I might also share with Sam much later if she'd like to hear it, where if this takes off for her, we may even be able to offer some assistance with distribution, by providing her access to our own networks within the industry, that we at Strikehook already have in place....maybe that's putting the cart before the horse though!By the way though, we wont go to all this effort for nothing, so in return, one day we're gonna have get you together with the anglers, and teach you how to catch a fish yaself, with your own worms...only then will you really be one of us!

Yours are bungum worms' date=' mine are sandworm/centipede worm initially collected from a protected area (a ministerial exemption permit was granted).Common names cause problems the world over. Yours in the photo are [i']Australonuphis[/i] mine are Perinereis but both are segmented marine worms (Annelida) so they are in the same family but different genus.Local anglers used to use my worm (they showed me where to get them) but I don't think they were ever commercially available whereas bungums are.Hope that helps (a bit)

If it's good for angling, development, and local enterprise, there is no reason why Strikehook anglers wouldn't be keen to assist and support wholeheartedly!Let us know what you want, when you want it, and lets work together for mutual benefit!

If it's good for angling, development, and local enterprise, there is no reason why Strikehook anglers wouldn't be keen to assist and support wholeheartedly!Let us know what you want, when you want it, and lets work together for mutual benefit!

Sam, I can see great benefits for the angling community, hopefully along with another successful SA business enterprise.Live worms make a great bait for a number of species, they can be difficult to obtain, they can be expensive when purchased.A ready supply at a reasonable price would be a great benefit to the angling community.Likewise, if the angling community can be of assistance during the development stage, you would have our full support, with a view towards a successful venture.Congratulations on the PhD, I'd be interested to read your research paper once completed, and if the staff from this website can offer any assistance in regards to networking with the angling community, or with angling advice, don't hesitate to make contact and we'll do whatever we can to assist.....we have numbers, we have contacts, we have exposure, we have local knowledge.If you need numbers for trials and surveys, I feel pretty sure you'll find them here, and I would expect the local anglers would be keen to assist.....Ya can count me in on the trials too! I'd be keen to give em a go on the beaches for Whiting, and in the estuaries for Bream.

Sam, I can see great benefits for the angling community, hopefully along with another successful SA business enterprise.Live worms make a great bait for a number of species, they can be difficult to obtain, they can be expensive when purchased.A ready supply at a reasonable price would be a great benefit to the angling community.Likewise, if the angling community can be of assistance during the development stage, you would have our full support, with a view towards a successful venture.Congratulations on the PhD, I'd be interested to read your research paper once completed, and if the staff from this website can offer any assistance in regards to networking with the angling community, or with angling advice, don't hesitate to make contact and we'll do whatever we can to assist.....we have numbers, we have contacts, we have exposure, we have local knowledge.If you need numbers for trials and surveys, I feel pretty sure you'll find them here, and I would expect the local anglers would be keen to assist.....Ya can count me in on the trials too! I'd be keen to give em a go on the beaches for Whiting, and in the estuaries for Bream.

If it's good for angling, development, and local enterprise, there is no reason why Strikehook anglers wouldn't be keen to assist and support wholeheartedly!Let us know what you want, when you want it, and lets work together for mutual benefit!

If it's good for angling, development, and local enterprise, there is no reason why Strikehook anglers wouldn't be keen to assist and support wholeheartedly!Let us know what you want, when you want it, and lets work together for mutual benefit!

Use the albrights as first option, put a few extra twists in the line for the double uni.....look at a "minimum" of 6 twists in the leader and 8 twists in the braid.Tie a leader on, tie the end of the leader to a small bucket, put one and a half litres (measured) of water in the bucket (that's 3lb) and slowly lift the bucket while holding only the braid (dont lift with the rod or you risk snapping it).All should be well, if it lets go, let us know if the leader snapped, if the braid snapped, or if the knot simply slipped through.

Use the albrights as first option, put a few extra twists in the line for the double uni.....look at a "minimum" of 6 twists in the leader and 8 twists in the braid.Tie a leader on, tie the end of the leader to a small bucket, put one and a half litres (measured) of water in the bucket (that's 3lb) and slowly lift the bucket while holding only the braid (dont lift with the rod or you risk snapping it).All should be well, if it lets go, let us know if the leader snapped, if the braid snapped, or if the knot simply slipped through.

I can see one knot may let go if not tied correctly, but not both.If you get the chance, come back to my place at a time convenient.I'd like to see you tie both knots. I'd also like to then test those knots.That line appeared ok (I recon it's only 3lb though which is pretty light stuff for a beginner), but it's been sitting on the reel for some time now, so I'd also like to test the braid out. If it's past it's use-by date, I recon I should be able to find something else laying around here to replace it for you......or alternatively, upgrade it to 6lb if you're just starting out, which you should find easier to manage......I'm not in the habit of ripping people off then leaving them in the lurch, we'll get you sorted!

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For bream on lures/plastic you want a graphite rod, bout 6'8"-7'2", about a 1500-2000 size reel and 6lb braided line....this outfit would also suit whiting on poppers, although possibly something slightly longer (7'-7'6") would benefit for long casts on the flats for whiting.First thing you have to keep in mind is that ALL these light graphite outfits are fragile, so treat them ALL with care!Just so happens that I've currently got two bream outfits advertised for sale here on the forums, both of which would perfectly fit that bill.
The first is a top end outfit and no doubt out of your league if you're just starting out, but the little Okuma outfit would be a perfect starting point, it's a good little light outfit, already spooled with braid, and at the price I've listed it you certainly wont find even an unspooled entry level outfit for that price.If you want something new, an entry level combo will set you back about $150, plus about $30 extra for a spool of braid. Have a chat at your local tacklestore, and they will show you a suitable range to choose from.....have a look at the Shimano Catana/Sienna combo as a starting point.

Shade and structure.

Tubeworm - Dug from mudflats in their tube:Bloodworm - taken in net under lights during nightime winter bloodworm run:Beachworms - These are the ones you'll find in the sandy beaches:

Like yourself, I've fished the beaches, the jetties, the rocks, the wharves, and the boat.Since purchasing the kayak though, I'm getting more of a kick leaving the boat in the shed, the jetty rats to fight for their patch, the beaches to sandblast someone else, and the rocks to claim someone elses skin.Me, I'm serenely paddling around away from everyone else, in waters many boats cant access, and discovering a whole new world away from the hustle and bustle, away from the crowds, away from the other boats, away from the ramp rage....and not 5 minutes from the boat ramp, I can be in a whole new world that could be 100 miles from civilisation, in places not too many others even know about.I get so carried away, sometimes I just paddle around taking in the serenity, without even putting the line into the water.I can paddle and troll, I can drop the anchor, I can use the stealth approach to quietly mosey into potential spots, sight fish, or even raise the sail and kick back while the wind carries me along. I have outriggers for extra stability, livewell, rod racks, a rudder, and I still get to have both hands free to fish, as it's a pedal kayak.Big fish are no problem on light gear, coz the kayak itself gets towed around tiring the fish. Schools don't get spooked. Shallow water is no issue. No towing, no ramp fees, no registration and insurance, no servicing or maintenance, no carrying gear on long walks, no crowding, no screaming kids, it's bl**dy fantastic.The only real issue I have is peeing into a container while I'm sitting down.....I can live with that!I've been saying for two seasons now, that I intend taking the thing out to target the little bronzies. I still haven't gotten around to it, but when I do, they can tow me around to their little fishy hearts content, and I recon then I'm gonna be a totally satisfied camper with nearly all the boxes ticked, and not much more to achieve!

Like yourself, I've fished the beaches, the jetties, the rocks, the wharves, and the boat.Since purchasing the kayak though, I'm getting more of a kick leaving the boat in the shed, the jetty rats to fight for their patch, the beaches to sandblast someone else, and the rocks to claim someone elses skin.Me, I'm serenely paddling around away from everyone else, in waters many boats cant access, and discovering a whole new world away from the hustle and bustle, away from the crowds, away from the other boats, away from the ramp rage....and not 5 minutes from the boat ramp, I can be in a whole new world that could be 100 miles from civilisation, in places not too many others even know about.I get so carried away, sometimes I just paddle around taking in the serenity, without even putting the line into the water.I can paddle and troll, I can drop the anchor, I can use the stealth approach to quietly mosey into potential spots, sight fish, or even raise the sail and kick back while the wind carries me along. I have outriggers for extra stability, livewell, rod racks, a rudder, and I still get to have both hands free to fish, as it's a pedal kayak.Big fish are no problem on light gear, coz the kayak itself gets towed around tiring the fish. Schools don't get spooked. Shallow water is no issue. No towing, no ramp fees, no registration and insurance, no servicing or maintenance, no carrying gear on long walks, no crowding, no screaming kids, it's bl**dy fantastic.The only real issue I have is peeing into a container while I'm sitting down.....I can live with that!I've been saying for two seasons now, that I intend taking the thing out to target the little bronzies. I still haven't gotten around to it, but when I do, they can tow me around to their little fishy hearts content, and I recon then I'm gonna be a totally satisfied camper with nearly all the boxes ticked, and not much more to achieve!

Tubeworm - Dug from mudflats in their tube:Bloodworm - taken in net under lights during nightime winter bloodworm run:Beachworms - These are the ones you'll find in the sandy beaches:

Tube worms are dug out of the mud with a shovel. You will see the tube opening, and dig down to take the lot....tube and all.Bloodworms live in the mangroves, generally caught with a net during the annual winter bloodworm run....look similar to tubeworms although more reddish than brown/black.The ones you are finding in the sand are beach worms. These are the little buggers which are incredibly difficult to catch and pull out of the sand.Pumps are best for clickers, yabbies/shrimp not worms. Clickers also make a very good bait if you can find them.

That's just the new CarPec 2000 manboob exerciser.