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Didn't know you knew my wife Looks like you put some thought into that and when it works it's a bonus.

on the review YD1 I had basic polarized sunnies for sometime but find I still squint a bit when around water. So with some left over $ from last Chrissy/b-day I'm going splurge out and get some 'better' ones. Quite a few good brands out there and obviously everyone suit/likes a special type and I've never seen the sense in spending so much on sunnies. Yes, you can get some much, much cheaper but I might as well that cost towards the dearer. For me atm, I've narrowed it down to an Oakley Split Shot Deep Water Prizm (was thinking the shallow water ones but may not do

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Well the new floats did their job today.

Pretty drawing Yellow Door Yeah, that could have helped but it just seemed to be a random big tangle. Previous to changing to a lighter line there was an odd very small tangle that usually came undone with a jerk of the rod. But the lighter line caused big issues. Went to Bunnings today to get some clear tubing to hold line on float. Tubing was either too small to fit on shaft or too big which would slip off. Purchased some electrical cable and took the wiring out - line still slips through too easily, so looks like I'll need to put a couple of half hitches of line to the

I will, but only if I catch fish

Thanks Floatman and I'm hoping for that satisfaction - I'm sure it will happen. The corks I were given seemed to sand down quite well but not sure if they were reconstructed cork or not - not small lumps seemed to have flown off, so maybe they were reconstructed ones. I can get plenty of the Champagne ones and at least the Champer bottles have not become all screw tops yet lol. My issue at the moment though is attaching a small weight. I can attach a small sinker with a bit of wire through the middle and hooking onto the ring at the bottom of the float. But in doing so, it

Haven't heard of any YFW around that area, but if aitch.t has heard of something, it's always worth a try. Port Lincoln has been getting some and being directly across from Turton area there's chance Definitely YFW on the Yorkes Eastern side though from Port Vincent up. Again, haven't heard of any blue crabs reports. Best I've heard is around Balgowan. The Eastern side from Stansbury up have been getting good numbers (and raking too).

I had a look at them on Sunday and they look really good.

I did think about using the skewers and foam and would be very light. That would be ok casting with the wind (if any) but into it wouldn't be too successful. However might do some anyway for a second choice when needed. Hot glue is good but the Stux epoxy glue is even better and waterproof. And I will go fishing Thanks for the ideas dmck

As some might know, I had a fishing float made up of some dowel with a foam indicator as my main float rig. It did it's job very well although sometimes a tangle would occur which was always easy to undo. However, after re-spooling my reel with lighter mono, I kept getting more and more tangles - some to the point of cutting the line and re-rigging. I decided to try something else and didn't really want to buy the stand shop float. So a bit of look around on Google I saw a guy make some cork floats that looked quite good. Problem was I didn't have any wine corks except 'champagne' co

Top footage Adrian. Always good when the fish are aggressive - makes the catch more enjoyable and puts a little adrenaline though you lol, yes the old got my number of fish (last cast), but just one more, which turned into many more A good day at the office with 17

I was set up. They all conned me. It was all planned to get me. I feel no

It was a good day indeed. All of us, Bjorn, Softy, Southie, and Kidney Slapper did a great job. As Softy says, we had a great number of laughs. And yes, if anyone wants to join in on future BBQ's, just let us know. And yes I did most of the work

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Would like to help as wanting to get into the YFW, but just not many down this way. They are around but not in big numbers. If you need that 5th person would be happy to do my bit for you.

Nicely done Hunter and they look healthy too.

I've used this. $5 from BigW and waterproof. https://www.bigw.com.au/product/stuk-epoxy-glue-24ml/p/28881/ It holds the foam, wood and metal, to do this.

Some size too and they certainly put a nice bend in the rod. Thanks for putting the video up.

Congratulations Adrian ... a huge milestone. It's taken a number of years to achieve since your move to Tassie, but some very memorable sessions in all that time. Congrats again.

Good thoughts Floatman. I've only used the light line for last 2 sessions ... one of Sullies rocks (so overhead casting) and second, out on a boat with lofty64 (mainly side casting or just dropping the float and letting the current take it). Both O/head or side casting received the "odd" tangle. I'm yet to get out on the jetty (this Monday hopefully) so see how it goes and will all be under arm casting. Food for thought. However, having the indicator further down (past the length of the float), can also cause a tangle, so could cause more headache lol.

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That makes sense Floatman and with different sizes and slightly different lightness in each float (weight), they can be used for a variety of fish I'm sure. I have a different type of homemade float that uses some dowel (as a pencil float) and a champagne corked (carved to a small ball) that becomes an 'indicator'. This best for Gar, as with any slight movement on the 'indicator' then you know the Gar are there - other fish (eg Tommies) will just take the floats under like any other float. Although lately, after re-spooling the reel with lighter line, I am getting a few tangles - so

They look great Floatman - I see where you get your name from now Quite an art to make your own float not to mention the time you put into them - all with passion for sure. So the line goes through the bottom 'hoop' but can't see a top one - is there one? (might be the angle) or a rubber ring supports the top attachment.

These were stored purchased, but will still try them out on the hook just to try, although they wont present well. But probably throw a few in the water occasionally as burley.