RogerG

I use spray grease such as that used by go-karters to spray their sprockets and chains. It is very sticky and does not fly of with centrifugal force . On NO ACCOUNT use lithium or molybdenum based grease as they create electrolysis and will eat away any metal parts if even the slightest trace of seawater gets in.RogerG

Hi! Mickyj, I caught a couple of mullies in front of Seventh Creek in the Spencer Gulf about four years ago. Using a 7-8wt rod #7 WF sinking line and a "Seadeever" (Variation on a Deceiver ) in white and chartreuse on an 0/2 double hook. The fly is slow to medium sinking and I used a very slow retrieve to mimic a minnow. The fish were both around seven kilos.RogerG

Hi! JewieI tend to use reds on fish with darker meat. Also, I use the darker olive oil rather than extra virgin like most people.a trick I picked up in Portugal many years ago. It enhances the flavour better in my opinion and the merlot compliments the mallee flavor better than a white.CheersRoger

I use a mix of berley and coarse sand about 40:60 sand moisten well with salt water and place in used milk cartons and deep freeze. When you want to use, cut off the milk carton and the frozen block will sink and slowly melt releasing the berley over about 15-20 minutes. Addition of oil tends to make things float!RogerG

We used to add Aniseed oil to boiled pearl barley for coarse fishing in UK, 1960's, however it was banned from "Match" events because it was to effective. I have never tried it here. or anywhere else since.An excellent attractant is available every time that you catch a squid! Save the ink. Squid ink is not only a "Smoke screen" It is also a very good attractant and makes the fish hang around while the squid makes its getaway. Some commercial sellers of bait add it to tube worms and the like. Ever wondered what that poncy perfumy smell is when you open a tub of worms? Works very well with cock

Thanks for the link, A mate sent me a few from NZ a while ago and he reckons that they are good for fast flowing or swollen streams when fished in the lea of a rock etc.I have yet to try them out but I may have a wander over to Yacka or Spalding and give them a go.CheersRogerG

Has anybody tried rabbit fur for wet flies ?RogerG

I leave skin on fillets to be smoked as it holds the meat together when turning.Marinade for around one hour in a good cleanskin merlot or shiraz. Nothing that you would not drinkyourself!Remove fillets and drain, pressing lightly with several layers of kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.Smear lightly with Olive oil. lay flesh down in smoker and smoke with hardwood sawdust, I use a mix of red and white mallee. Turn after about twenty minutes and smoke until done. Times depend on your smoker.RogerG

Dog Shark or Port Jackson is not on any protected list in South Australia, however there is a species in NSW Known localy as a Port Jackson shark which is protected but it is not the same species as ours.An average sized PJ from the Spencer Gulf, around 6kg, would yield about 150 grams of flesh if you could hold your breath long enough to butcher it. They STINKRogerG

One of my old timers from the "60's" KP Morrits has held many small sharks to 150lb.They have a reputation for being noisy when casting and hence the nickname "Screecher" But are near indestructible.They come up on ebay now and then for around $25.00CheersRogerG

Instead of sticking your hook through the yabbie try tying it on with a rubber band. With yabbies head facing up the line and tail following the profile of the hook, wrap the rubber band around between body (thorax) and tail firmly but not too tight. Cast alongside the bank, The yabbie will then flap around, attracting the attention of any fish instaed of being crippled and soon dying because of the damage caused by sticking the hook through it.CheersRogerG