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That tool looks great

My mother in law is in Japan atm guess who now needs to go to a tackle shop for me now

 

I have just been told I have 3 of the knot assist devices on the way to me which should make the fg knot a bit easier while wading

Is she still there... maybe a quick bulk order from the patrons here?

 

Curious, what was the price over there, compared to here, especially with the Aussie Oxford value to the Jap Yen?

 

Certainly would be interested, and does not hurt to ask.....

 

 

I'm fairly sure she leaves tomorrow

I'm not 100% sure of cost yet but think it worked out around $40-$45

The people she is staying with ordered them from a online store he uses for his fishing gear

She is bringing them home for me

I'm sure if pricing is ok I could get some more from him if we pay the postage from Japan

When she gets back I work out the costs and let you know

 

I was using the fg knot on all my setups but have found when wading the flats it's just too hard to tie while trying to keep your reel out of the water and the wind fighting you

I normally just use the double Uni while wading and fg when in my boat

I have just been told I have 3 of the knot assist devices on the way to me which should make the fg knot a bit easier while wading

 

 

Should've given you a buzz to grab an extra one  .

One might be spare will let you know late next week mate

We should catch up for a fish soon

Got a new yorkes yfw popper spot that fired for me two weeks ago if your keen

 

I was using the fg knot on all my setups but have found when wading the flats it's just too hard to tie while trying to keep your reel out of the water and the wind fighting you

I normally just use the double Uni while wading and fg when in my boat

I have just been told I have 3 of the knot assist devices on the way to me which should make the fg knot a bit easier while wading

 

 

How often do you have to tie an FG knot whilst wading? How light do you fish? I wouldn't have thought that you break too many knots at all.

I fish 4pound most of the time sometimes 8 pound leader at the most. I don't have to retie many leaders mate but when I do need to change one I end up doing a double Uni and find they tend to catch the guides more and break more often

If I can tie the fg easily while out there then I wouldn't have to worry about as many

I also tie my lures rather than using clips so sometimes a leader change is needed due to needing more rather than breaking them off

I was using the fg knot on all my setups but have found when wading the flats it's just too hard to tie while trying to keep your reel out of the water and the wind fighting you

I normally just use the double Uni while wading and fg when in my boat

I have just been told I have 3 of the knot assist devices on the way to me which should make the fg knot a bit easier while wading😎

That tool looks great

My mother in law is in Japan atm guess who now needs to go to a tackle shop for me now

Lol it has gone very quiet

I still have my tail between my legs after my wife killed me 😢

Yep great reels I love them

I use a 1000 ci4+ atm and it has caught 50cm salmon no problem. Just takes a bit longer to get them in but part of the fun I say

Yep I've got one little spot on yorkes that has always produces me 40cm + yfw that I want to throw some flys at. I need to hit yorkes for work in the next two weeks so fingers crossed I can slip in some fishing

I think this year as my fishing time will be very limited again due to kids sport I will be targeting one of my favourite fish on one of my favourite areas....... Yfw yfw yfw yfw on the flats flats flats

So with the awesome time of year coming up (Spring and Summer months) What are people looking at targeting? What are you hoping to achieve?

 

Here is my list. Not in any particular order....

 

Yellowfin Whiting on fly

Yellowfin whiting on Popper over 35cm

Yellowfin whiting on plastic

Flathead on fly

Flathead over 60cm

Yellowtail Kingy Landbased over 90cm

Legal Mully.

 

With more time on my hands now and my passion back for fishing i should hopefully be able to achieve this and put alot of hours in....

 

So lets hear your plans!

And by this you will be spending a fair amount of time out my way

Cheers mate time to load up on turtlebacks ready for yfw season 😉

I like to use 4lb and 8lb Sunline rock FC as my leaders and I use Sunline FC sniper for my casting flouro. I've go no complaints with either, Both tie well and cast well.

I did use the daiwa tournament FC both in 2lb and 4lb and didn't like them one bit. Both snapped quite easily when tying knots and fighting fish (Lost a couple of good fish at the FC end of my line) . I thought it was my braid cutting into the FC so I mad sure the knots were well lubricated and pulled on the knots slowly and they still snapped. I went back to sunline FC and haven't had anymore dramas, Maybe I just had a bad batch.

Had the same issue with Diawa tournament in the same sizes

Now change between vanish and sunline depending on budget at time of purchase but no problems with either

Didn't end up bringing a rod with me as didn't think I'd have enough to time

Well yesterday would have been good if I had my rod oops

Not much luck on the charter today, will post a report when I'm back home

Interesting I was down the warf drinking beers this arvo👍 And didn't see anything

Full offshore charter tomorrow can't wait😎

Send fishnuts a pm

Does great work and a good bloke

Nice work Luda

Always worth a flick around there after a good blow

Surprising with the lack of salmon though

Sweet!

I will double check tomorrow what the exact deal is for the Sunday morning

I fly out at 12:55 so hopefully I have the morning free to catch up for a fish mate

Will pm you once I know

Thanks mate

I want another stradic LOVE them

Thanks all

Will look into it

Knackers I'm up there Thursday Aug 18 till just after midday Sunday 21

From what I've been told we have the Thursday arvo and maybe the Sunday morning to ourselves

Saturday is pre booked with a whole day charter

So I'm lucky enough I'm going on a four day fully paid trip to Darwin in August by one of my suppliers

On the Saturday I had a choice of a few different activities. Options varied from the jumping crocs tour, the place that has the clear tub they put you down to the croc in, day spa, free day to your self etc etc

My choice of course was a full day fishing charter which I disappointedly found out today is a off shore charter. Don't get me wrong I'm sure it will be awesome but was really wishing to fulfill a long time dream on flicking some lures in the creeks and catching my first bara.

I also was told today that the day we arrive we have the afternoon to ourselves.

My hand got twitchy straight away thinking free time = fishing

My question is I'm going to chase a half day creek bash charter but who do I go with?

Anyone been with anyone up there that they would recommend?

Thanks

Great report and some good sized salmon

looks like you had a good couple of days weather wise too.

Interesting to hear the seals are back

Last time I was down there the seals had disappeared to go breed shame they came back but that was always going to happen.

Awesome little bag

I'm currently using one I got from bcf. Can't remember the brand but more a bum bag style that I throw over my head and shoulder but that looks like a great bag for my flats fishing.

What website did you order it from

No fishing for me.

Been flat out with work, kids sport, kids sport oh did I mention kids sport

Also been throwing myself down some muddy hills on the mtb

Hoping I might get a couple hours on the flats this weekend

 

Anyone get into any salmon action over the weekend?

 

 

Had a go at Maslins Sunday arvo, lots of walking and casting and not a touch.

 

Very happy with my new lure bag setup though, a Daiwa Trout Bag with my own customised lure storage system!

There's a good winter post, do tell regarding the bag and custom lure storage. Pics would be good

Great report mate

I spent a load of time down there camping at corney with my grandparents as a kid then they bought a shack at the pines

It has a really special spot in my heart

Hi guys, anyone bought any new ultra light toys lately? Looking at reels up to 2500 size and smaller atm. Don't mind spending if worth it. Cheers

I know I've mentioned it already but go have a feel of Azusa, I just love mine