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That is one very funny post there Madplopper!Sense some over-reaction on your behalf.I will take your post into consideration if you ever attempt to join the group Big Reds.Okay heres a another massive tip for anyone wanting to catch snapper from Turton.Launch at turton and motor around to directly opposite Hardwicke bay. stay in close and find some deep holes in the reef. Be carefull that you are going really slow cos its very shallow and watch your sounder for holes. (if you make it up to Port Minlacowie then youve gone to far). Find a Hole and on Dusk burley up with cubed pilchards and you should be a chance of catching some reds that cruise into the reefs to feed on crabs and squid etc.

THIS IS SICK! So HANDY!

Masturbating license - now thats out of hand:dry: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: If I ever have to pay for that I will go back to sleeping with my wife.

That is one very funny post there Madplopper!Sense some over-reaction on your behalf.I will take your post into consideration if you ever attempt to join the group Big Reds.Okay heres a another massive tip for anyone wanting to catch snapper from Turton.Launch at turton and motor around to directly opposite Hardwicke bay. stay in close and find some deep holes in the reef. Be carefull that you are going really slow cos its very shallow and watch your sounder for holes. (if you make it up to Port Minlacowie then youve gone to far). Find a Hole and on Dusk burley up with cubed pilchards and you should be a chance of catching some reds that cruise into the reefs to feed on crabs and squid etc.

Ive been watching this thread with interest, as I was lucky enough to get stuck into a school of rugger snapper in west lakes near the rowing club with fellow angler J Walkley. All fish where approx 33-35cm.I was planning on fishing the same area the following year to see if they had grown to legal but didnt get round to it as I live down south.Just the sheer array of fish in the lakes indicates that anything and everything can get in there as juveniles.The big question we need to ask is, are the rat kings that we see along our coasts...ie Marino (where I hooked about an 8lber), are these escaped farm fish..if so then they may have escaped at an age that is too big to get into west lakes. It seems to me that no one has caught any Rat kings that are tiny, and I mean a size that could swim into the lakes. Not sure exactly what size they would need to be, but Im thinking that the Kings are not breeding in Gulf st vincents at all. Ie not spawning? if someone could categorically say that yes, they have spawned in this gulf, then at that stage, I would say there is every chance that they will find there way into the lakes as the Snapper did and all the other fish that are currently found in there!Cheers,Brett

Been a while but finally back.
 
HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT EASTER!
 
Just uploaded a local Snapper caught on plastic last trip out metro south

Been a while but finally back.
 
HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT EASTER!
 
Just uploaded a local Snapper caught on plastic last trip out metro south

Nice cod I got recently over the border

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Young star in the making. Gee you can fish. Very well done!

Young star in the making. Gee you can fish. Very well done!

R;E 89cm on 3lb braid.....very nice southie

I would go with the symetre 2500 with 5lb power pro or 10lb sunline super pe.Most of the shimano 2500s can run 3000 spool aswell. So you could buy a 3000 spool to go with your 2500 and run 15lb on it.In terms of the rod I would go a 3-5 or 3-6 kg over a 1-4 or 2-4kg. Around the 7ft markA 3-5 Gives you the option of casting a heavier lure if needed, and will be more versatile. Eg. Be able to use snapper fishing.What's your budget if you don't mind me asking?

The best handling, most supple mono I have come across is the UK made Ultima Distance. It is an extremely nice line to use, and while not the thinnest diameter for breaking strain around, it is quite reasonable, and the Ultima specs on diameter and breaking strain I have found to be accurate.I test all new lines that I get, and my favourite by far for general fishing is Ultima Power Steel. It is tough, nice to handle and breaks above it's rating when using Bimini twists.I tried out the Sufix Duraflex about 6 months ago and was very disappointed with it. The rated breaking strain was from memory 28lb with a stated diameter of 0.35mm, but when tested with biminis, would not exceed 16 lb. The Ultima Power Steel on the other hand in the 20lb rating was accurate with respect to measured diameter (I think it was 0.40mm) and I pulled it to 27+lb and it still didn't break.The actual strength of the Power Steel over the Duraflex was more than 20% stronger for it's actual cross sectional area.I was recently given some Sufix Tritanium which has a very good reputation, but have not yet had a chance to test it out.Hope this helps!Regards,SB

Another one that I use is Berkley Trilene Big Game. No sure on diameter but it is a really nice line. I use on my "game reels"

If you can find an old skool spool of Mono called Platyl - snap it up. its very soft and supple and good diameter. I used to use it on all my reels prior to moving to braid. If anyone ever sees it for sale please let me know?

Sorry this should read PLATILthere is a PLATIL STRONG but I always though that the plain PLATIL was superior.

They can and will if you let themYou gunna sit back and wait an see ....then get on a forum andComplain when something is taken away from you..Greens will :c this country .....they almost already have ...

Oh Yeah Sambo

Congratulations on the new grand daughter Neil. Hell i thought you was a space man I'll be giving you my vote. A vote for you may just be a vote for rec fishing in this state.I've voted for one or the other party of clowns for the last 25 years and gotten screwed. If i get screwed again atleast it will be by a new face

Bio for Neil Armstrong, Born Ashford Hospital Adelaide South Australia 1951Grew up in Clovelly Park, a southern suburb of AdelaideMoved to Papua New Guinea at 14 for just over one year. (Dad had a temporary transfer) Returned from PNG at 15, completed secondary education at Marion High School.Work historyStarted work at “Marion Hardware” store at 17Managed seven days a week hardware store “O’halloran Hill Paint & Hardware” at 19Sales rep/merchandiser for various companies for several yearsA two-year stint with the Australian Bureau of StatisticsVarious foodservice sales positions for Unilever Pty Ltd (from sales rep to account manager), for 13 years.Various other sales positions from sales rep to merchandiser for 11 years and currently part time sales representative selling South Australian olive oil to cafes, hotels, etc.Community involvementPlayed football (Aussie rules) from 8 till 24years old. Edwardstown f/c & Mitchell Park f/c.Also played competitive volleyball 5 yearsCoached primary school football 4 yearsInvolved in surf lifesaving with Port Noarlunga Surf Lifesaving Club, for 9 years. (Coaching, junior chairman, committee person junior and senior, house manager/licensee; won clubman of the year and best patrol awards.)InterestsShooting/hunting, till the gov’t made it almost impossible.Fishing, jetty, beach, boat and rock from age 7. I have fished most areas of the state and own a near new Stacer Northern Fisher 16-foot centre console aluminium boat. Obtaining a fair go for fishersGardening and the Outdoors Marital statusMarried 41 years, two sons, 41 & 37, two grandsons 11 & 18 months and one newborn granddaughter.OtherStood for Upper House (Legislative Council) in last two state elections 2005 & 2009. On behalf of Rec Fishers.Stood for Senate in Federal Election as lead candidate in SA for The Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party 2007

At this stage the SAFLP will be nominating 2 candidates for the Legislative Council (Upper House) at the next (March 2014) State Election.I can assure you the candidates will be thick skinned fishos, passionate about our policy goal.Our overriding policy goal is below.The South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party are totally opposed to the introduction of the “new” marine parks and their associated sanctuary zones, and will do everything in our power to have this legislation repealed. Failing this, we will do everything in our power to have the sanctuary zones that restrict entry, reduced in number and size.For more up to date information look us up on Facebook.With the limited volunteers & resources we have it is easier to convey our message there. Our website is a point of first contact and it is costly to constantly update it.We don't mind if you vote for the Shooters Party or the SAFLP (we will probably preference them anyway) so long as you at least send a message to the of the large parties.

Couldn't agree more Rocket. Good on you for giving it a crack.

I am amazed at the pathetic, suspicious attitude of some people on this site. A few points you might want to consider.I was the candidate for the SAFLP at the last election. You reckon I did it for power, glory and self interest. Bullshit, I knew there was very little chance of getting in but gave it a go anyway. If anyone here wants to run for parliament for the SAFLP at the next election, join the Party and put your name forward. We are a properly constituted Party.I also stood for the previous State election for rec fishers and for the Senate in the 2007 Federal Election for the Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party.This was long before many of you even knew about Marine Parks/Sanctuary Zones.The Shooters party were given my preferences at the previous 2 State elections and probably will get them again at the next state election. It is a pity they have never reciprocated because if we preferenced each other then one of us might get in and be able to advocate for the other.Also,I don't have an ego to polish or need a career (I'm 62) I do it to send a signal to both major Parties and the lifestyle destroying Greens that Fishers have had enough of this Marine Parks "FRAUD".Fishers must realise that Politicians will never take any notice of you unless you threaten their existence. ie You have to play their game. VOTES.As far as the Shooters Party goes, they really do not completely represent Fishers and many fishers really don't want a close association with hunting/shooting. But having two Parties that can advocate for one another is a great idea.With regard to our mission statement and policies, check out the website www.saflp.com it's all there and like us on Facebook and we might be able to spread the word actually achieve something.Let's cut the negativity and all pull together in the same direction.

I should have read Rangers post before immediately replying to Carl's. Would have saved me some effort