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by colnick
Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Fishing Rods & Reels
Topic: Does anyone use side cast reels?
Replies: 2
Views: 969

Re: Does anyone use side cast reels?

Yes, I have a fifty year old Alvey with a red cedar spool which I use for all sorts of surf fishing but particularly for throwing pilchards or slugs for tailer. Properly rigged ( swivel above and below a running sinker) they are simple,effective and impervious to sand and salt water, so ideal for be...
by colnick
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: Basic Kayak
Replies: 15
Views: 1382

Re: Basic Kayak

Thanks For the responses everyone. Last few comments are on the ball. It’s really only a mess around in the shallows on a calm day sort of thing. Otherwise I’d be suggesting that he gets serious with it. I’ll take a look at the Seak options. They also have this which has a 120kg weight rating but i...
by colnick
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Basic Kayak
Replies: 15
Views: 1382

Re: Basic Kayak

do the quick sums 125 kg max load 100 kg your kayaker 17 kg weight of the boat ( yes it will be in the equation ) and least a kg for the paddle so that is now 118 kg from 125 leaving 7 kg for extra weight like wet clothing over dry and we haven,t even thought about fishing gear or a bottle of water...
by colnick
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Basic Kayak
Replies: 15
Views: 1382

Re: Basic Kayak

Good day again, Just had a look at the Seak Swift suggested by mazman and Seniorfisho. On paper it looks like a slightly extended version of the Australis Ocky, made in Wollongong, which has served me extremely well. The Seak Swift should suit your brother's needs well - but a proper seat with back ...
by colnick
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Basic Kayak
Replies: 15
Views: 1382

Re: Basic Kayak

Good day yepi'mon, I regularly paddle a similar sized kayak on the Myall River and Port Stephens in NSW. I also catch a lot of flathead off the kayak although it is not well suited for fishing and I suffer a lot of spiked feet and legs in the process. I reckon either of these might do the simple job...
by colnick
Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing Rods & Reels
Topic: Budget spin rod and reel under $70 Luring soft plastics
Replies: 36
Views: 4291

Re: Budget spin rod and reel under $70 Luring soft plastics

Attempt 1 First time tried yesterday at st kilda pier 5-7pm 1/6th oz 2/0 jig heads berkely gulp turtle back worms in new penny and pulse worms in white I got multiple small bites but couldn't hook any of them, just before leaving got a hook up of large pinkie but after 1.5 runs it just came of the ...
by colnick
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Fish ID
Topic: Fish in my dam
Replies: 5
Views: 1516

Re: Fish in my dam

cmarston71 wrote:
Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:36 am
Gambusia - Mosquitofish
Yep, mosquitofish, so called because they were introduced from their native North America to control mosquito larvae. Now a nuisance, like a lot of introductions.
by colnick
Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: New South Wales
Topic: Ulladulla
Replies: 11
Views: 2159

Re: Ulladulla

fisho999 wrote:
Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:40 pm
I barely know my salt fish, your probebly right.
Yes, a tailor, and much more palatable than a salmon.
by colnick
Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: What's the catch!!
Replies: 25
Views: 2863

Re: What's the catch!!

Geez, I can't understand you blokes. I think they are actually trying to help you. Every time my electricity plan comes up for renewal I log into the comparable website here in NSW to compare plans. I'm surprised you haven't been doing it yourselves in Victoria before this. And now you are actually...
by colnick
Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: What's the catch!!
Replies: 25
Views: 2863

Re: What's the catch!!

Geez, I can't understand you blokes. I think they are actually trying to help you. Every time my electricity plan comes up for renewal I log into the comparable website here in NSW to compare plans. I'm surprised you haven't been doing it yourselves in Victoria before this. And now you are actually...

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