2011 Agnes Water / 1770 M & G dates etc.

[murf]

Murf .... you back on dry land yet after your camping trip to Minnie Water?? Did you get the Yellow Nova in the water??

a few wet days with 5 top days in the middle

trailer is now hot dipped gal and awaiting bolting together, it was very hard sitting looking at the ocean all day for ten days and having no boat

cheers Murf

[Boat Hog]

, it was very hard sitting looking at the ocean all day for ten days and having no boat

Crikey Murf, very hard is probably an understatement.

Well, now at least when you get to those Pearly Gates (and may that be a long long way off) you can say "Pergatory ... Nahh, I've already been there mate, now let me in!"

[rob tranter]

Yeh have launched @ Airlie, and I'm back, can't put a report up here it will get moved or deleted by the polece so check out off shore reports.
Going there now to type it up.
Rob T

[Lucky_Phill]

only to Airlie..... huh !

I just completed 4,612k's in 9 days. Mind you I also did about 90 hours work as well, in two different towns.

Now.... back to 1770.


I can feel an early trip coming on......




LP

[rob tranter]

only to Airlie..... huh !

I just completed 4,612k's in 9 days. Mind you I also did about 90 hours work as well, in two different towns.

Now.... back to 1770.


I can feel an early trip coming on......




LP

I'm open to invites, and yes I will drag the Steji along oh by the way, I paid to travel, I didn't GET paid to travel

Rob T

[Lucky_Phill]

OK people:-

Important News. well.... not really, just a heads up.


Let's start to address some issues now rather than later.

WHEEL BEARINGS IN TRAILER......... check them Now

So, got your attention ?

Please do a trailer check:-

wheel bearings, jockey wheel, trailer hitch, lighting and rego, rollers etc.

Boat check:-

lighting, steering ( if cable ), is the motor in good working order ?
electronics including batteries ( if they are 4 years old, turf them...!! ), EPIRB, Flares ( check use by dates ), Lifejackets, other safety equipment including first aid kit. Spare bung !!!! Check anchor ropes and anchors, D shackles etc. Gaff, landing net, tackle and tools. Rego and capacity stickers. VHF radio ?

Have you got a chart ? Do you have GPS marks ?

Tackle:-

Are your reels serviced and in good working order ? Are all guides on your rods in a good order ? is your tackle box complete ?


If you require hooks................ pm vertico ( sean )

If you require PE Tackle flys.. pm vertico ( sean )


NOW, is the time to make arrangements for bait... at the start of June ( maybe earlier ) the Mullet will start their run. Now is the time to make contact with your bait supplier and sort this commodity. Waiting until August / Sept will leave you disappointed and moreso, out of pocket.

Most fresh seafood suppliers can access mullet for you. They can purchase it at market, phone you and pick up same day. Me, I have some, but will still be ordering 30kgs. I get mine filleted and scaled, but that is dearer than whole, and my preference.

Sinkers......... if you are running short, best to have a " sinker making day " with some other M & G attendees. They are too costly to buy. I have all moulds and enough lead, but I also have enough sinkers, so the ball ( number 10/0 ) is in your court.


First timers:- ( IMO...... suggestion only )

Hooks...................... 6-7/0 and up to 10/0 ( strong stuff, not eagle claw etc )
Line........................ mono.. min 55lb
............................. Braid... min 50lb
leader................... mono... 60lb minimum

Paternoster rigs work well in most situations. Hence snapper leads required. Current will determine size.

Pair of H/duty scissors ( chefs scissors ) to clip fins

Reels.... I have seen what Reds do to Baitrunners and other expensive eggbeaters... I would avoid them, but to each their own.

Rods.... fast taper 10kg plus outfits in the 6 - 7 ft range. personal choice.

certainly bring spin outfits for mack tuna etc.

Esky.................... BIG................

spare fuel if you do not have sufficient underfloor. Average overnight trip will travel 220k's or more. Allow for rough weather and heavy eskies.

Please be aware of Green Zones outside and speed limits in the creek.

IF you have a Plotter, track yourself out from the ramp to outside the bar and " save " that track. The beacons are NOT lite at night.

The road from south into Agnes from Bundaberg is still rough for larger boats, IMO. I will travel via Miriam Vale ( only and extra 16k's ) but far better roads.

IS YOUR ACCOMMODATION BOOKED, SORTED ETC ????


just checking.....



Cheers LP.
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[tropicrows]

Bait do we need bait uncle Phill.

Seriously when should I be looking at mullet.

[wags on the water]

Phill, I'll be in that reccy trip. How's mid May sound?

[tropicrows]

Phill, reccy trip in Mid May, interesting need a deckie......

[Chong]

Phill, reccy trip in Mid May, interesting need a deckie......

x 2....

[trymyluck]

Phill, I'll be in that reccy trip. How's mid May sound?

Phill, reccy trip in Mid May, interesting need a deckie......

x 2....

Ya need a bigger boat Phill...............

[wags on the water]

Ya need a bigger boat Phill...............

I'd rather fish from glass.....

[wags on the water]

Bruce if you promise not to throw up, I'll consider having you onboard..

[tropicrows]

You will consider will ya, Phill doesn't put conditions on his crew and he provides lunch.

[rob tranter]

Reccy mid May

Give me plenty of notice and I'm there, "WITH A GLASS BOAT"
Will pick up Deckies on wayy through, to share cost.

BUT NEED PLENTY OF NOTICE
Hopefully it's a weekend, makes it easier

Rob T