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funny how they are all named after dogs got a few mates that'd like the hooch :whistle: :whistle: if you do manage to get a whiting on a popper alex I will be shattered, I have tried so many times now with a grand total of zero I have only used the bushy's poppers though good luk with it mate look forward to your vid cheers 4THA

wow that is a beast, nice fish congrats on your new P.B gunna take a bit to top that 1 do you know the weight of the fish that won this years comp at all ?cheers 4THA

well done Alex top stuff young fella and Bjorn for organising thee prizes cheers 4THA

First time I've seen this off the bom site. Clicked on the North Haven area and came up with the usual weather info' date=' then clicked on the 'detail' box and you get temps, wind direction, wind speed and combined swell info for 8 different times during each day! Very helpful http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/?loc=SA_MW011So going on Saturdays details the Tinny might get wet in the morning and back in by before 10.30am.

so have ya got a spare seat in tha tinny those hrs sound good to me :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

for small reels up to 2500 I use 6lb with varying lb leader depending what im fishing for or if i'm just chasing trouties or bream just tie off of the main line, 6lb breaking strain if fished properly is ample especially with the new tech gear available cheers 4THA

who won ? some great reports well done to all that got to have a crack cheers 4THA

the new berths cop it hard when it gets wild down there the actual extension is bugger all but would certainly dull the force of the waves coming straight up into the berths as it currently is

Luv the read. The circle hook preference comes as no surprise but it is still great to see many anglers suspicions backed up.Need the extra long spike if taking out a snapper with a big head bump from the frontal direction.TB

like a javelin and yep I use 9/0-10/0 circles for that exact reason described, less gut hook rate especially the ruggers have still had some bigger ones swallow the lot though

Just got this from this Australian Government Page ( or this link http://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/35.%20Aboriginal%20Hunting,%20Fishing%20and%20Gathering%20Rights%3A%20Current%20Australian%20Legislation/-0 )South Australia 954. Fisheries Generally. Under the Fisheries Act 1971 (SA), Aboriginal people are subject to the same restrictions as to the numbers of fish caught, the size of fish caught and the methods of catching fish as are all other citizens. Aboriginal people require a permit to catch fish for sale. The Aboriginal Legal Services have received few if any complaints relating to prosecutions under the Act. Discussions have taken place between the South Australian Government and the Point Pearce Aboriginal Community over requests to close the stretch of water between Point Pearce and Wardang Island to trawlers engaged in net fishing, and to exempt Aboriginal people from commercial licence fees.interesting cheers 4THA

here is another clip from the day i'm sorting out how to edit vids so bare with the poor quality till I learn it all that bit better http://youtu.be/wdbgjf3--eEcheers 4THA

great session yet again Des and another detailed insight for us all to devour and have a go they do get up there in size I know that, my best is 48 from Rogues Point, at this size the fight is incredible and as you know the girth on these things is unreal appreciate the info keep it coming cheers 4THA

there are other vids I was testing the unit with that have minimal colourful language nothn like a UrHookedFish Brett :c Oakley :c snapper :c special :c though LOLI did a wicked Jimbo James Bail arm clanger :whistle: :whistle: we even named it tha Jay Jay

compleat angler I reckon shimsy

headed out for a fish with Squid Flaps yesterday and packed my new Kogan HD video camera cant afford a go pro at tha minute but its on the cards XMAS hopefullyi'm pretty chuffed with the quality for the price I paid http://youtu.be/eFgV2v3IJ8Echeers for a top day on tha water Squiddo some good yarns and shenanigans as tha norm 4THA

that's excellent Shimsy nice work like Bjorn, I too fish differently I rarely use a double hook set up these days just personal preference though will definitely help the novice and even some more experienced fisherman with those tips well done cheers 4THA

dunno myself Damo anyone ??

Any sized owner tournament inline circle from 4/0-10/0 I mainly use the 10/0's now and catch all sizes on em my lip hook rate has never been better Just leave plenny of tha hook exposed either running or paternoster style Cheers 4THA

Lets hope this year is better than last season or youll be boiling up ol boots 4tha .

mate I had a cracking season last year this post is from only 8 months agohttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/42-metropolitan/245332-jlo-gets-crabs-from-another-woman#247490 we got between 20 -60 every session, mainly 20 odd as I was only getting em for me and F.In Law and like em fresh so many seemed to struggle but we got amongst em Squirter does that include the burner or just the keg and basket ?cheers 4THA

im looking into buying / making a crab cooker this season, just wondering what other members use to cook them. and if home made how and what you used I want something large enough to cook 20 @ a time any ideas, or anyone got one for sale that I might be interested in ? add pics if ya'll got some cheers 4THA

read that article the other day in fishing world bloody 3rd time he's been done good to see ya back Boyo what ya been up 2 cheers 4THA

nice job Des interesting way of threading the worm for presentation, certainly gets their attention and results thanks again for a top read cheers 4THA

hey'a waspy as ya said,all personal choice mate I started off with the cheaper style as you have purchased, but fishing with others over time that had the flashier style rods --whippier in the tip, lighter etc. they were out fishn me big time I was offered a shot on a custom made rod specifically built for lure fishing and the results were instant the accuracy on cast and action made that much more difference especially casting into pylons and snags, I just couldn't get the distance on cast with my old stick and reel my budget didn't stretch as far as a custom rod and high end reel but I went half way and got a berkley drop shot and sienna 1000 for around the $150 mark (back then) which certainly was a combo that seen me matching the others catch rates. I now have upgraded again which you may or may not do down the track I doubt many will be offended by your comments mate, I hope your combo gets ya as hooked into lure fishn as it did me when I first started if ya ever wanna borrow it to see tha difference gimme a hoy i'd be happy to lend it to ya cheers 4THA

Geeeese 4THA thanks for a .....yanks....opinion .....any one can google.Whats your opinion ? :pinch: Cl a p clap .smiley face ...jokin embarrassed look icon......

apologies fine sir my previous post was an attempt at short handedly giving an answer ' date='on how I find these rods work without actually writing anything , just a simple click and paste style answer , I was flustered due to the uncomfortable ,inclement weather we had experienced here in our magnificent state yesterday and I also have a sore throat and tooth ache :sick: now that my body has recovered from this traumatic event I will attempt to answer your question as best I can with mind and body being fully rested here goes :I like the split butt assembly rods for finesse fishing with plastics and hard body lures, you can balance the rod and reel nicely and give subtle movements or big jolts from a quick movement with minimalistic effort . perfectly balanced 1 finger only on the rod how the rod can be held for those quick jerks and movements :woohoo: I hope this may have helped in your quest as to why people choose these magnificently crafted rods and how we find they work :vomit: :whistle: :f :c :ohmy: :S :whistle: cheers 4THA

nice going, some quality fish right there what bait ya catch them on mate ?lucky to be able to get the big 92cm one back after losing it :whistle: :whistle: cheer 4THA

copied this from a yankee site for ya chief :woohoo: The biggest advantage to using a split-grip rod over other rod handles is weight savings. By cutting away some of the cork or other grip material, the rod becomes lighter and more sensitive. Tackle shops and retail catalogues offer a wide array of rod configurations and lengths for just about any style of fishing, be it drop-shot, wacky style, tube jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits -- you get the idea. It is full-contact between your hand and the rod for both spinning and trigger grips. Some manufacturers have virtually eliminated the foregrip (the handle part in front of the reel) radice-splitgrip01allowing anglers more contact with the rod blank through the open handle space provided by the split- grip design. One aspect of split-grip rods that may mean changing your outfit is in the realm of reel and rod balance.The reel chosen for the seven foot medium-heavy rod with full cork handle may be too heavy when attached to the comparable seven foot medium-heavy split-grip rod. Check the balance by suspending the rod and reel on one finger in front of the handle. The rod should hang perfectly straight.Another technique to try for greater sensitivity with split-grip or conventional rods is gripping the rod with one finger in front of the foregrip. That finger is connected directly with the rod blank and the line. The slightest tick will radiate down the rod and hit your finger.An inexpensive solution to weight-forward rods and reel combos is a rod butt cap. Put a few quarters in the cap and then attach it to the butt of your rod. The added weight will help balance out the rod for a more comfortable rig.mog and myself nutted out an idea at his abode this arvo for poopzie stay tuned :dry: