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Also worth mentioning (you may already know this), is to connect the end of the chain to the head of your anchor via a shackle, then clip the chain to the top of the stem with a small cable tie. The cable tie should be strong enough to not snap when at anchor in current or wind, but weak enough that...

Headed out off Clifton Springs in the yak this morning, launching at around 5:20am. Glassed overcast conditions while targeting squid, closed the bag then picked up a few whiting and a flathead before heading home around lunchtime. Helped push a boat off the shallow bank (0.5m) to the west of the bo...

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Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:22 pm

Well done. I'm jealous.
I had to accompany my wife in the carboot sale. Would be out there on kayak otherwise.

I’ll post on this thread next time I am heading out there if anyone wants to join

quick-release-kayak-anchor-system_orig.pnghey Andrews, like this yeah ? Also worth trying to make sure the actual dive reel spool is not under tension, as they are made of plastic parts and are designed to wind up slack line rather than be under pressure. Cleat the line that comes out of the reel t...

Hi all, I’ll be launching fairly early, fishing the area in front of the beach first. I’ll be solo, in a grey PA, if you see me feel free to say gday

Shooting this message for anyone keen for a kayak, Heading out off Clifton Springs 8am to catch the high run out tide with light W winds. Drifting for squid, flathead, etc. Also, they're starting dredging soon! I'd join if its S wind. I sold my Slayer 10 propel kayak, and now I'm using hand paddle ...

Unfortunately I will have to pull the pin gents - best of luck for tomorrow. Will catch up someday soon

Lenny, no good you lost a good combo, years ago I lost my best outfit by knocking it over the side. Nowadays I run cheap sienna combos when fishing salt water. On a positive note, it is great that you remounted the kayak unassisted. A good reminder that I need to practice re-entry as it’s been a whi...

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. I’ve decided to refer to the incident as a Baptism 😜 I sacrificed some gear to the sea for better luck next time with some less expensive equipment on board. And I practiced my re-entry knowing I’m now capable of getting back on. Yes, you have sacrificed an offeri...

Quick report, the squid weren’t very aggressive today. The calm water and lack of clouds probably didn’t help. Often saw 2-3 following my jigs, getting close then backing off then repeat often. The initial bite window was first light to sunrise, picked them up on the white yamashita, then the second...