Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by Kimtown » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:35 am

4liters wrote:
cobby wrote:
STriplett1997 wrote:
phil1818 wrote:You guys realise there are big reds available all year round yeh??
I think everyone knows that mate. However, not everyone is a fan of putting in countless hours in cold conditions to catch one... I know im not, even though i did get reward for effort recently with some nice 4 & 5.6kg reds off the rocks.

People are just buzzing about the weather changing and the fishing turning on hot again, myself included.
Don't have to put in countless hours. Nut out the tide change they feed on and it can be as simple as in and out bagged out in an hour trip after trip...
Are you using circles or j hooks for this over winter? I’m wondering if I should change out the circles on my gummy rigs to have a shot at a snapper as by catch
I think in winter when they arent feeding as aggressively twin j hooks are the go.

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by smile0784 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:50 am

purple5ive wrote:
cobby wrote:I'd rather catch 15cm Bream outside Crown casino in nothing but a g string
ill join you, but im wearing boxers ok!!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
That will scare every fish away mate

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by smile0784 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:53 am

repspec wrote:As an outboard mechanic...i cant stress this enough...

IF YOU WANT A SERVICE FOR THE SNAPPER SEASON...RING YOUR DEALER AND BOOK IT IN NOW! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE NICE WEATHER OR SEPTEMBER TO ROLL AROUND....GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR A WHILE TO GET IN! We often have a waiting list of 6-8 weeks by september...so get in now!

Also...go and start your boat if you haven't for a couple of months...turn the steering, charge your batteries...check your trailer...if its outside...make sure there is no water in it. Fuel is crap and if it sits for longer than 3 months...it can start causing issues ie gummed up jets, fuel pumps etc.
4 strokes and DI engines are great...but if they sit around...they can cost thousands to repair.
We had a old boy who had a 50efi fourstroke...the boat sat for 5 years...$2500 before we did the service (fuel vapour chamber, fuel lines, etc)

3 things i can guarantee i will be doing in september/october...
Batteries
Carbies
Steering cables/systems.

Unless your Jesus...you cant walk home
Great advice mate

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by repspec » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:56 am

Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:As an outboard mechanic...i cant stress this enough...

IF YOU WANT A SERVICE FOR THE SNAPPER SEASON...RING YOUR DEALER AND BOOK IT IN NOW! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE NICE WEATHER OR SEPTEMBER TO ROLL AROUND....GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR A WHILE TO GET IN! We often have a waiting list of 6-8 weeks by september...so get in now!

Also...go and start your boat if you haven't for a couple of months...turn the steering, charge your batteries...check your trailer...if its outside...make sure there is no water in it. Fuel is crap and if it sits for longer than 3 months...it can start causing issues ie gummed up jets, fuel pumps etc.
4 strokes and DI engines are great...but if they sit around...they can cost thousands to repair.
We had a old boy who had a 50efi fourstroke...the boat sat for 5 years...$2500 before we did the service (fuel vapour chamber, fuel lines, etc)

3 things i can guarantee i will be doing in september/october...
Batteries
Carbies
Steering cables/systems.

Unless your Jesus...you cant walk home
Great advice....can I ask what I should do before I start up an old 2 stroke motorbike that's been sitting for a couple of years?
drain any fuel out of it, new plug/s fresh fuel...may (probably will) need carby rebuild...so expect that.

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by Mattblack » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:58 am

repspec wrote:
Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:As an outboard mechanic...i cant stress this enough...

IF YOU WANT A SERVICE FOR THE SNAPPER SEASON...RING YOUR DEALER AND BOOK IT IN NOW! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE NICE WEATHER OR SEPTEMBER TO ROLL AROUND....GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR A WHILE TO GET IN! We often have a waiting list of 6-8 weeks by september...so get in now!

Also...go and start your boat if you haven't for a couple of months...turn the steering, charge your batteries...check your trailer...if its outside...make sure there is no water in it. Fuel is crap and if it sits for longer than 3 months...it can start causing issues ie gummed up jets, fuel pumps etc.
4 strokes and DI engines are great...but if they sit around...they can cost thousands to repair.
We had a old boy who had a 50efi fourstroke...the boat sat for 5 years...$2500 before we did the service (fuel vapour chamber, fuel lines, etc)

3 things i can guarantee i will be doing in september/october...
Batteries
Carbies
Steering cables/systems.

Unless your Jesus...you cant walk home
Great advice....can I ask what I should do before I start up an old 2 stroke motorbike that's been sitting for a couple of years?
drain any fuel out of it, new plug/s fresh fuel...may (probably will) need carby rebuild...so expect that.
Would you bother replacing gearbox oil & brake fluid?

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by repspec » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:10 am

sure i suppose...im not a bike mechanic mate...but i would suggest you should.

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by cobby » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:39 am

4liters wrote:
cobby wrote:
STriplett1997 wrote:
phil1818 wrote:You guys realise there are big reds available all year round yeh??
I think everyone knows that mate. However, not everyone is a fan of putting in countless hours in cold conditions to catch one... I know im not, even though i did get reward for effort recently with some nice 4 & 5.6kg reds off the rocks.

People are just buzzing about the weather changing and the fishing turning on hot again, myself included.
Don't have to put in countless hours. Nut out the tide change they feed on and it can be as simple as in and out bagged out in an hour trip after trip...
Are you using circles or j hooks for this over winter? I’m wondering if I should change out the circles on my gummy rigs to have a shot at a snapper as by catch
Circles. Tight drags, generally have 15 minutes at most of pure mayhem then nothing else.

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by Sinsemilla » Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:52 am

Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:
Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:As an outboard mechanic...i cant stress this enough...

IF YOU WANT A SERVICE FOR THE SNAPPER SEASON...RING YOUR DEALER AND BOOK IT IN NOW! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE NICE WEATHER OR SEPTEMBER TO ROLL AROUND....GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR A WHILE TO GET IN! We often have a waiting list of 6-8 weeks by september...so get in now!

Also...go and start your boat if you haven't for a couple of months...turn the steering, charge your batteries...check your trailer...if its outside...make sure there is no water in it. Fuel is crap and if it sits for longer than 3 months...it can start causing issues ie gummed up jets, fuel pumps etc.
4 strokes and DI engines are great...but if they sit around...they can cost thousands to repair.
We had a old boy who had a 50efi fourstroke...the boat sat for 5 years...$2500 before we did the service (fuel vapour chamber, fuel lines, etc)

3 things i can guarantee i will be doing in september/october...
Batteries
Carbies
Steering cables/systems.

Unless your Jesus...you cant walk home
Great advice....can I ask what I should do before I start up an old 2 stroke motorbike that's been sitting for a couple of years?
drain any fuel out of it, new plug/s fresh fuel...may (probably will) need carby rebuild...so expect that.
Would you bother replacing gearbox oil & brake fluid?
I'd change it all. Gearbox oil, Brake fluid, clean air filter, change plug, drain fuel and put new fuel in. If it doesn't run right you might need to take the carby apart and clean it out. You'll know this buy draining it from the fuel bowl. If it looks gunky then it needs a clean out. What bike have you got?

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by Mattblack » Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:37 pm

Sinsemilla wrote:
Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:
Mattblack wrote:
repspec wrote:As an outboard mechanic...i cant stress this enough...

IF YOU WANT A SERVICE FOR THE SNAPPER SEASON...RING YOUR DEALER AND BOOK IT IN NOW! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE NICE WEATHER OR SEPTEMBER TO ROLL AROUND....GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR A WHILE TO GET IN! We often have a waiting list of 6-8 weeks by september...so get in now!

Also...go and start your boat if you haven't for a couple of months...turn the steering, charge your batteries...check your trailer...if its outside...make sure there is no water in it. Fuel is crap and if it sits for longer than 3 months...it can start causing issues ie gummed up jets, fuel pumps etc.
4 strokes and DI engines are great...but if they sit around...they can cost thousands to repair.
We had a old boy who had a 50efi fourstroke...the boat sat for 5 years...$2500 before we did the service (fuel vapour chamber, fuel lines, etc)

3 things i can guarantee i will be doing in september/october...
Batteries
Carbies
Steering cables/systems.

Unless your Jesus...you cant walk home
Great advice....can I ask what I should do before I start up an old 2 stroke motorbike that's been sitting for a couple of years?
drain any fuel out of it, new plug/s fresh fuel...may (probably will) need carby rebuild...so expect that.
Would you bother replacing gearbox oil & brake fluid?
I'd change it all. Gearbox oil, Brake fluid, clean air filter, change plug, drain fuel and put new fuel in. If it doesn't run right you might need to take the carby apart and clean it out. You'll know this buy draining it from the fuel bowl. If it looks gunky then it needs a clean out. What bike have you got?
I've got a '76 model Yamaha RD400...It's a nice bike, but it doesn't get ridden enough & garage space is getting tight (I'm thinking about selling it, but it seems to be the only thing I own that isn't going down in value!)

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Re: Pre-Season Snapper Preperation

Post by smile0784 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:08 pm

cobby wrote:
4liters wrote:
cobby wrote:
STriplett1997 wrote:
phil1818 wrote:You guys realise there are big reds available all year round yeh??
I think everyone knows that mate. However, not everyone is a fan of putting in countless hours in cold conditions to catch one... I know im not, even though i did get reward for effort recently with some nice 4 & 5.6kg reds off the rocks.

People are just buzzing about the weather changing and the fishing turning on hot again, myself included.
Don't have to put in countless hours. Nut out the tide change they feed on and it can be as simple as in and out bagged out in an hour trip after trip...
Are you using circles or j hooks for this over winter? I’m wondering if I should change out the circles on my gummy rigs to have a shot at a snapper as by catch
Circles. Tight drags, generally have 15 minutes at most of pure mayhem then nothing else.
Agree stick with circles

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