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  1. GPS babel converts anything to anything gps (nearly) and is free. Mind you I haven't used it for a while so check it out Cheers Rod
  2. wd1 I'm sure your the same, you've gone through process to get it working I also have my wife who helps finding better ways for me to things, even now LOL Cheers Rod
  3. Yeah wd1 Good idea to retie knots, on bottom bashing rigs I would often remove a little line to retie the swivel and where the line sits on the top eye. A case of lesson learned. I agree with the if it works principle but my nature and my career makes me someone always seeking better or easier, preferably better and easier LOL
  4. G'day Don The coffee is ready if you follow through with your threat to drop, appointment required. The Cat still purrs but assistant skipper taken control, I'm admin now, will have to make an assessment at some point where we go from here. That was an epic day when you got your first tuna, a long trip, with some ïnteresting seas. I recall you're disappointent not getting to see antarctica. LOL. Yellow Door 1 We haven't had a single failure issue of knots coming loose, I retie the knots, which look like when I tied them, at the start of the season and that's it.
  5. G'day Thanks Doobie and good luck with knot (with correctly tied half hitches YD1, that's a great idea using just the rod, more options is good for changing circumstances Cheers Rod
  6. I noticed another post using a similar technique with a jig just after I posted this, there is a difference so maybe still usefull for someone Cheers Rod
  7. G'day I haven't been fishing for well over a year with 2020 being the year from hell for me health wise. Looks like my fishing days are over barring a miracle. Anyway, I was recently asked to how to tie and FG knot after they had given on youtube methods. 8 years ago I started on the tuna fishing and wanted to learn the FG knot, I also didn't find any youtube instructional particularly helpful and ended up developing my own method. Pretty easy, just stick the rod in a rod holder or whatever, secure the braid to something a couple of metres away, this provides a nice tight line with t
  8. Had a quick google/news search and found this. The article is a year old and newest I found so hopefully it hasn't been more of an issue. Only 5 crabs found from 2010 to 2018. Cheers Rod https://www.busseltonmail.com.au/story/5795813/fisheries-urge-crabbers-to-look-out-for-non-native-pest-species/
  9. That's about as bad as it gets. Were you going to compete Adrian? Looks different scenario to your MO Cheers Rod
  10. G'day I've glued acoustic foam to concrete with liquid nails which lasted 20 years until the foam broke down. The plastic straws on the other hand, hmmm, nothin much sticks to shiny smooth plastic. Liquid nails might be worth a go. I have made a few floats using polystyrene foam and wall plug spaghetti, glued with hot melt. That worked ok Cheers Rod
  11. Tricky with the timing for me, but would like to go fishing after a long winter and zip fishing. Not a huge footy fan but watch most of the crows games and usually the grand final. Those who are keen could follow Lofty's advice or a laptop with one of those tv antenna software things or streaming on your phone like david, or stream it through phone on to laptop. Some may even have the big marina boats and enjoy the best of both worlds, big screen and a line over the side, perhaps a shardy and crayfish sandwiches lol I wish Cheers Rod
  12. You should let your neighbours know you are going to fix the big problem, lack of flies I used to breed my own once a year, back when interest rates were in the high teens and we did one ljetty based expedition to take the kids fishing in the christmas holidays. I used whiting frames and a efficient setup and it produced big fat tasty gents that far outperform shop bought relatives. Neighbours not too close and did it in a garden shed. But definitely smelly and not highly recommended Cheers Rod
  13. I used to tension like you but have done a reel or 2 with the spooler tension thingy and it worked well Cheers Rod
  14. My counter appears to be the same. Cheap but adequate for my use Your spooling device looks functional and durable This is the one I bought, the wing bolts had crap metal and stripped, the female thread good though so replaced bolts and clamp it in a vice rather than using the suction cup. Great tension control with the springs each side Cheers Rod
  15. G'day Yeah use one of the cheapy version line counter, works well. Also bought holder for the spools, had issues with that but fixable Cheers Rod
  16. Entertaining video. I also like that you are a right hander and know how to use your rod and reel Justin Johnson on the shovel guitar is a nice choice of sound track That guy can play anything with strings Cheers Rod
  17. Once you get over the current disappointment, re phrase the question from a negative to a positive. ie what do I need to do to catch fish? Any endeavour that requires some skill, research, practice, dedication and a heap of failures will, in the end be more rewarding and character building once the success comes. Cheers Rod
  18. The ultimate under 3.5t trailerable offshore boat (IMO)
  19. G'day Yeah over width and over 3.5t would be a pain, great buys in that sector for those that can make it work. Interstate buying can be good, done that twice and worked out well. Extra costs but more selection and usually better prices. Just a thought. All good fun though, research research, looking looking Cheers Rod
  20. Oh well, onward and upward I like to keep an eye out on whats for sale, just an interest no plans to change myself. Yeah 3.8 tonne is pushing it with a regular 4wd, the big landcruisers would be ok if you have one, they can be upgrade around 4 and with a tare weight around 2.7t would be good. A 4wd truck I've heard is another option. 2000 hours I don't think is much for a diesel, but may trigger some major service I guess. Pretty easy to clock up the hours when you have a truly offshore capable boat. Marco builds a very good boat I believe (and found out where their limit is )
  21. Wow this is a great buy if you can stand the noise of ali boats and have a tow vehicle suitable. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/andrews-farm/motorboats-powerboats/7-7m-nautic-star-aluminium-custom-boat/1175719868 Cheers Rod
  22. Wow, how annoying. Have been in a similar situation and things panned out favourably for us, hopefully for you to Cheers Rod
  23. Another option I guess if your still looking is a Carribean 2300, classic performer that comes in at a reasonable price. Cheers Rod https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/new/power-boats/caribbean-2300-base-boat-and-trailer-with-250hp-suzuki-4-stroke/190041
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