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hi tyke where did u caught that?

 

It's a spot way down south and far out. You need good weather to get there.

Bit of a secret actually:wink::wink:

 

It's knowing when to fish it as well.

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It's a spot way down south and far out. You need good weather to get there.

Bit of a secret actually:wink::wink:

 

It's knowing when to fish it as well.

 

Oi!!!

 

 

Here she is in the tub................Messy as I had to gaff hook her in,net not big enough.

 

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can hubby go with you when u go fishing next?

 

I'll just add this Jane - not picking on you at all,just gives me the opportunity to say this out in public.

 

I did at one time take a LOT of people out fishing with me.

 

It give me real pleasure to share my knowledge and see the excitement on people's faces.

I would be under pressure to catch plenty of fish as I had people onboard.

Not very often that you get a massive haul though - I think some people think it is easy.

I can spend many a fishless trip doing research / scouting .

 

It's a very expensive to run a boat.

 

My boat at best averages 2 Kilometers per liter, some trips can be 120 k's

 

Plus maintenance which is not cheap - reckon on parts / servicing and replacements I spend $3000 per year.

 

Registration (road tax) - on car / boat and trailer = $1000 per year.

 

Ramp / launching fees = $8 a time

 

Baits and berley - try and catch as much bait as I can but I never win.

 

My time prepping the boat , washing down after / filleting.

 

I still feel cheeky even suggesting that folk chip in to the running costs but it's only fair.

 

I've had so many people just take it all for granted - might buy a coffee on the way out and stuff.

 

My mate had one "passenger" say "I am not chipping in today as we did not catch any fish"!!!! - Needless to say this person has never gone out on a boat in my fishing fraternity again !!

 

BOAT stands for Bring Out Another Thousand.

 

Charter fishing ranges from $200 to $1000 per day - Chipping in on my tub is normally $50 - $80 depending on where we go.

 

Yep, you have to be really careful with information regarding where you catch fish.

A friend and I "slipped up" on purpose about an area in a local fishing forum and for weeks the spot was packed!!! ( never have we caught a fish there).

GPS phones are now a pain as well - not suprising may boat owners ask crewies to switch off their phones!

 

Some of my knowledge comes from some very trusting and generous locals - some from my own research and hours scouting.

None of it given away freely though.

 

I have a select few friends who I socialise with as well, they always chip in at the end of a trip.

Also I know them and how they react.

 

It can also be very dangerous out there as well - had a few close calls and "interesting times" - Ratters was with me on one of those moments - that was some squall!!!!!

On this last trip I narrowly missed what I think was a semi submerged fridge - I clipped it with the stern and loss a valuable piece of equipment - but still here to tell the tale.

 

Even had requests like " Oh my Father in Law is over on holiday" , he loves fishing,could you take him out" - 3 times from 3 separate people:arghh:

 

 

Once again Jane - not having a go at you but my charitable side is shrinking.

Had a few cluckheads recently.

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Remember mines not as big as yours.

 

It's not the size it's what you do with it ;) I left the tub on the drive and took the kayak out on Wednesday for less than an hour. Had 6 snook to 67cm and a big flathead - all on soft plastics. Was ace! My first time using plastics, reckon I might get hooked..... And I'm not even going to mention the KGW I've caught from the jetty...bugger just did.

 

And I fully agree with Tyke, running a boat costs an absolute fortune (don't tell the mrs).

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Remember mines not as big as yours.

 

Could you PM me your boat model / details I'll read up about her.

 

Also have you got the full safety kit - and have you a gps / fishfinder??

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Cheers for taking the time to take me out to christen my boat today Tyke and show me the ropes. Much appreciated mate :)

 

A pleasure,good day for it.

You have a nice boat there - it will be great fun on the river - sure you will be wake boarding!!:smile:

 

Many happy times ahead!

 

PS, I left my mooring rope in your boat. I'll let you know when I need it and swing by.

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