Fishing Victoria Forum

HK_Freedom wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:35 pm

So, apart from weight, how does an aluminium frame compare to a steel drone in actual usage, stability, maintenance, etc?

I recommend reading this ... https://thecaptain.tv/articles/alloy-vs-steel/

That's a good point. Thanks for that. Probably 140kg more manageable for me. Have a look at the weights, one is 190 Kg, the other is 140, which one would you prefer to stand up vertically? Cheers Ango. If you have a pulley system or block and tackle set up to lift it ( many electric units available...

Looks like a tench..

Both trailers are from well known respected builders, either trailer should serve you well. Best practice is to wash down the trailer after every salt water use for longevity.

It has Maxicraft on it's side I believe they were manufactured in South Aust maybe ?

Looks good... fish cleaning tables to come from what I've heard..

https://www.boating.vic.gov.au/ramps/a157F000001P6RPQA0

I always said I'd take the boat out of this ramp one day, but till now I still haven't, one day I will..

Caught August 28th ~ from Goeff wilson fishing reports. Lonsdale Bight

Darcy Scott with his 4.05 kg squid from Queenscliff (Picture: Murray Scott).

The black stump store also has live shell and local prawn when in season, if you go in holiday time get there very early as supply runs out quickly on the worm..

denis barden wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:25 pm

21 30 and 31

30's are a very good size denis ! I'll have to get my backside out of bed early and get a feed soon, I don't remember the last time I caught one ! I'll fire up the outboard on the weekend and see if it still runs after been in storage for so long !