Jimmy.

it explains why softy is the way softy is... not many people would swim in the torrens for a $70 rod and reel combo and a carp

it explains why softy is the way softy is... not many people would swim in the torrens for a $70 rod and reel combo and a carp

is the video of softy swimming in the torrens while fishing for carp on this site yet...

it explains why softy is the way softy is... not many people would swim in the torrens for a $70 rod and reel combo and a carp

is the video of softy swimming in the torrens while fishing for carp on this site yet...

is the video of softy swimming in the torrens while fishing for carp on this site yet...

now, if the 500k worth of fingerlings, becomes 1.5 million in return once they grow and overall biomass increases then doesnt everyone win?

its like the kingfish pens on a larger scale but boosting a fish stock which would be that abundant if not fished for commercially.

now, if the 500k worth of fingerlings, becomes 1.5 million in return once they grow and overall biomass increases then doesnt everyone win?

its like the kingfish pens on a larger scale but boosting a fish stock which would be that abundant if not fished for commercially.

Missed out on these on clearance at tackelworld for $250 each! seem to be running out of stores and a new model must be on its way

if you want a quick sharpen which is consistent and easy, quick and kind on your knives... a scotch bright wheel on a grinder.

if you want a quick sharpen which is consistent and easy, quick and kind on your knives... a scotch bright wheel on a grinder.

I may do more than just my fishing knives. I have it as one of the things to look after as part of my job.
I wouldnt be happy with the finish on the knives above for my cheap filleting knives let alone other. I get them to a mirror finish basically. stay sharp for a long time and I dont have to take much material off per sharpening.

around the port river area.

is there squid in the warren haha

is there squid in the warren haha

produces some heat yes, unless your taking chunks out of the blades you only needs to be very light on the belts (robert sorby has a great attachment for knives!) your just getting a micro burr at the end (use a decent headlamp to get good visibility on what your doing). It comes off the belt with a mirror finish (most belt sanders people use don't use low enough grit and your basically polishing the blade after the first quick pass). I have a bunch of bone handle butter knives i have sharpened up and they are deadly and my hand is totally bald from shaving hairs off with it.

My process is to get a burr showing on one side, turn over and do the same to the other. do that 3 times. use buff wheel to remove burr. this gives a finish 98% of people are happy with. and its quick to do. 

Your passes should be very quick, your taking very little material off. I can do a knife on the belt sander from 600 grit, 1200 grit, 3000 grit, 5000 grit, and finish off on a wheel in about 10 minutes.  If it needs to be like a wood plane i would then go and run it over a 4000 grit wet stone, 8000 wet stone, and then finish with a strop. 
takes under 5 minutes to do a set of surgical scissors. 
Right equipment makes it heaps easier, I am teaching others in my office to also do it and after 1hr of teaching they confident to throw their expensive knives sets into the mix and do it themselves.

produces some heat yes, unless your taking chunks out of the blades you only needs to be very light on the belts (robert sorby has a great attachment for knives!) your just getting a micro burr at the end (use a decent headlamp to get good visibility on what your doing). It comes off the belt with a mirror finish (most belt sanders people use don't use low enough grit and your basically polishing the blade after the first quick pass). I have a bunch of bone handle butter knives i have sharpened up and they are deadly and my hand is totally bald from shaving hairs off with it.

My process is to get a burr showing on one side, turn over and do the same to the other. do that 3 times. use buff wheel to remove burr. this gives a finish 98% of people are happy with. and its quick to do. 

Your passes should be very quick, your taking very little material off. I can do a knife on the belt sander from 600 grit, 1200 grit, 3000 grit, 5000 grit, and finish off on a wheel in about 10 minutes.  If it needs to be like a wood plane i would then go and run it over a 4000 grit wet stone, 8000 wet stone, and then finish with a strop. 
takes under 5 minutes to do a set of surgical scissors. 
Right equipment makes it heaps easier, I am teaching others in my office to also do it and after 1hr of teaching they confident to throw their expensive knives sets into the mix and do it themselves.

I use one of two items/ procedures when doing all the surgical knifes, osteotomes etc.
a robert sorby pro edge ( easy to use, and gets a good result) which has been modified to run backwards or forwards - followed by a 8000 grit wet stone and a strop for the top notch stuff. 
or a quick going over as its not too bad, use a scotch brite wheel on a reserve spinning grinder. then polish off the bur with the buff wheel. (easiest way by far to keep them sharp)
 
way to test knives is through a bit of paper and should be an easy clean slice, and for chisels etc should be able to take layers of finger nail off.

where are you getting your paint for these from banga?
very interesting idea to make your own (or even adding colours to existing lures)

It's the main reason why i went searching for these blanks to paint.. 
Paying 20 bucks plus for an top water lure for whiting is ridiculous.
If i can provide a cheaper option that still catches fish im happy to continue painting them and sell a few here or there...

Dave if you need some before then let me know, I have a few bags in my freezer you gave me last time left!
I will be keen to go down, found minimal advantage over driving along the beach compared to by the kiosk though.
 

What I am getting from this is... My chances of being bitten are higher since I know you...

Wait until it hits all those rich boaties who moor in glenelg and north haven area get the shits on when fined for being on deck at dusk and needing to wear life jackets. It will change then.