Fishing related lockdown activities.
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Fishing related lockdown activities.
Build your own rod it's not hard you can get the components delivered to you. Plenty of resources online.
Read a book and improve your knowledge I have How to use an echo sounder/fish finder by John Adams on my coffee table.
Improve your knot game I am going to try and learn a few game fishing knots and make some live baiting rigs.
Practice your casting the pesky neighbourhood cat is a great target for a 1/2 Oz sinker.
Last but not least Youtube channels I am enjoying Lubin Pfeiffer's The Full Scale Fishing Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdD8T ... ey66mxbLYQ
Also just watched Paul Malov at Blue Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pTyuaNlIbs
Read a book and improve your knowledge I have How to use an echo sounder/fish finder by John Adams on my coffee table.
Improve your knot game I am going to try and learn a few game fishing knots and make some live baiting rigs.
Practice your casting the pesky neighbourhood cat is a great target for a 1/2 Oz sinker.
Last but not least Youtube channels I am enjoying Lubin Pfeiffer's The Full Scale Fishing Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdD8T ... ey66mxbLYQ
Also just watched Paul Malov at Blue Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pTyuaNlIbs
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
I was going to let you know about the blue rock vid but you're onto it rb.
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
I'm overdue to go to blue rock lake on yak. Maybe summer for baas on surface.
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A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
What mods are you doing on the yak?Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:24 pmI was going to let you know about the blue rock vid but you're onto it rb.
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
Not real significant changes, just changing small things here and there like upgrading fixings, making tackle storage solutions and organizing things to make it more fisher friendly and comfortable.4liters wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 amWhat mods are you doing on the yak?Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:24 pmI was going to let you know about the blue rock vid but you're onto it rb.
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
I have a milk crate behind me which holds bits and pieces but i know if i go over, it will all disappear. Aaron has an esky that he showed me which im thinking might work to replace the crate.
I made a hinge out of materiel for the front hatch so i don't lose it.
I got a plano tackle box that is for a bucket and trimmed up the edges and cut a piece out so the latch can still lock and also glued rubber pieces underneath it so it doesn't slide around. this will also hold my phone and keys and keep them dry.
I put heat shrink on the paddles for grip with wet hands and one in the middle for when i have a fish on and I'm using it with one hand.
My dog.. Making sure everything is done properly..
Cheers, Anth
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zAuJZidhESE
Good tips here for those learning how to use baitcast.
Good tips here for those learning how to use baitcast.
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A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
Looks goodSinsemilla wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:54 pmNot real significant changes, just changing small things here and there like upgrading fixings, making tackle storage solutions and organizing things to make it more fisher friendly and comfortable.4liters wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 amWhat mods are you doing on the yak?Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:24 pmI was going to let you know about the blue rock vid but you're onto it rb.
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
I have a milk crate behind me which holds bits and pieces but i know if i go over, it will all disappear. Aaron has an esky that he showed me which im thinking might work to replace the crate.
I made a hinge out of materiel for the front hatch so i don't lose it.
I got a plano tackle box that is for a bucket and trimmed up the edges and cut a piece out so the latch can still lock and also glued rubber pieces underneath it so it doesn't slide around. this will also hold my phone and keys and keep them dry.
I put heat shrink on the paddles for grip with wet hands and one in the middle for when i have a fish on and I'm using it with one hand.
My dog.. Making sure everything is done properly..
Cheers, Anth
Having heavy stuff fall out of the milk crate if you tip isn't the worst thing, it will make it a lot easier to flip it back the right way up. I made a chute out of PVC pipe that holds my anchor and lets it just slide out if I went upside down.
I gave my pedal drive a desultory spin as walked past where it hangs on the wall this morning, it's been a month or so since I last had the Slayer out and the drive is already getting a bit tight to turn.
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
I have already organised my tackle boxes (including setting up a new microjig box) which was fun. Redid some of my rods and set up a couple of new reels I got (a nice shallow spool Exceler for my ultralight gear and a cheap Kastking one just to give it a go on another rod of mine).
I had a nice shoulderbag coming from Aliexpress which can fit my microjig box, as well as another box for bigger lures + all the little bits. However suddenly moved last week so not sure it will ever reach me.
Think I will tie some bait rigs over the weekend. Don't do much bait fishing now but mostly because I'm not often prepared for it. Anyone got tips on how to store tied bait lines ready to go?
As for youtube suggestions, I heartily recommend you watch this Fishing the Wild NT channel. Great production, awesome fishing. I don't usually go in for fishing videos but this is a real adventure. And some great insight into traditional indigenous methods like spearing too (wait until you see how they handle rays!!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8tX- ... EqwYePCArA
I had a nice shoulderbag coming from Aliexpress which can fit my microjig box, as well as another box for bigger lures + all the little bits. However suddenly moved last week so not sure it will ever reach me.
Think I will tie some bait rigs over the weekend. Don't do much bait fishing now but mostly because I'm not often prepared for it. Anyone got tips on how to store tied bait lines ready to go?
As for youtube suggestions, I heartily recommend you watch this Fishing the Wild NT channel. Great production, awesome fishing. I don't usually go in for fishing videos but this is a real adventure. And some great insight into traditional indigenous methods like spearing too (wait until you see how they handle rays!!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8tX- ... EqwYePCArA
- Sinsemilla
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Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
That's a good point, not that i carry anything heavy anyway.4liters wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:21 amLooks goodSinsemilla wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:54 pmNot real significant changes, just changing small things here and there like upgrading fixings, making tackle storage solutions and organizing things to make it more fisher friendly and comfortable.4liters wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:59 amWhat mods are you doing on the yak?Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:24 pmI was going to let you know about the blue rock vid but you're onto it rb.
I'm doing mods to the yak. sorted the tackle storage situation in the round hatch so my stuff doesn't get wet as it's not sealed.
Once the weather fines up, I'll finish off the casting deck on the tinny and install the leccy and other bits and pieces on it.
Also I've changed a few dodgy trebles and cleaned up a few lures and been servicing my reels.
Cheers, Anth
I have a milk crate behind me which holds bits and pieces but i know if i go over, it will all disappear. Aaron has an esky that he showed me which im thinking might work to replace the crate.
I made a hinge out of materiel for the front hatch so i don't lose it.
I got a plano tackle box that is for a bucket and trimmed up the edges and cut a piece out so the latch can still lock and also glued rubber pieces underneath it so it doesn't slide around. this will also hold my phone and keys and keep them dry.
I put heat shrink on the paddles for grip with wet hands and one in the middle for when i have a fish on and I'm using it with one hand.
My dog.. Making sure everything is done properly..
Cheers, Anth
Having heavy stuff fall out of the milk crate if you tip isn't the worst thing, it will make it a lot easier to flip it back the right way up. I made a chute out of PVC pipe that holds my anchor and lets it just slide out if I went upside down.
I gave my pedal drive a desultory spin as walked past where it hangs on the wall this morning, it's been a month or so since I last had the Slayer out and the drive is already getting a bit tight to turn.
I'm thinking the 22L Dometic icebox. When it's closed, it's sealed, in theory wouldn't it make it easier to flip the kayak back around?
Do you guys use inox to keep those things working nicely or do you grease them up?
Re: Fishing related lockdown activities.
As far as "Fishing" related lockdown activities.
I am on a fishing forum and I annoy the people on it
Cheers, Bug people
I am on a fishing forum and I annoy the people on it
Cheers, Bug people