2006 Perth International Boat Show - Who's going?
Submitted by Andy Mac on Sat, 2006-08-12 10:18
Had a look at the spread in Saturday's West Australian and it looks like this year might be a bit better than the last one. I was particularly excited by the prospect of wine tasting at the same venue (Hehehe).
Still a distinct lack of tackle shops there (I know the reasons why) but it would be nice to have a bit more fishy content.
The demo's are always great to watch and apparently there is a "fish Fighter" that you can have a go at. Not sure what it is but sounds interesting.
Anyone else going from here?
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Not this time
I'll wait for the Hillaries one to come .
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Pie & Chips
The round trip was 900klms for a Pie and Chips for lunch.
Rocked up at 09.30 Sat hoping to score a few bargains for the boat, but alas not a great deal on offer. Was after a stereo unit but came away empty handed. My better half is in Perth tomorrow and will pick one up at one of the stores in the 'burbs, along with a few other bits that I thought may have been at the show.
The lack of fishing gear displays was obvious and a bit of a disapointment.
BUT.
Were'nt the display of boats, both small and large just fantastic.
The manufactures of boats in Australia are producing at the very least some supurbly finished products and I believe they are in line for a pat on the back for this. It has become a very compeditive market and they realise this thus quality in finish is obvious.
I had my eye on a 7m Leisure Cat but alas the marbles came out wrong.
We will be back next year.
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Maybe
I'll see what the weekend brings. No plans at this stage so I might head down for a bit of day dreaming.
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maybe going
depends if we decide to fish that weekend
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I'll go once I sort out me
I'll go once I sort out me leave pass......
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The "Fish Fighter" is a
The "Fish Fighter" is a fishing simulator ie marlin etc (operated by the Fishing School/Peter Goulding I think) for ppl to try!!
I'm going Thursday and taking my manager Gribbo (perk of the trade), I'm paying him to have the day off and go to the show....what a good boss...hehehehe :)
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I'm heading down there tomorrow lunch time.
Might have to check out the specials.... maybe its time to change up to a colour sounder.
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Yes do
Yes, do upgrade Andy, then I'll have to come and help 'show' you how to use it. :))))
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Its been that long I can't remember how to use the B/W 1
Probably need a few trips out to get used to any new devices, maybe Fishwrecked can sponsor me to field test one and write a report. You can come along as technical advisor. (Hehe)
I've heard that the new colour sounders out now can tell the difference between a Dolphin fish and a salmon in 40m of water.
Hmmmm?
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U can upgrade comments like
U can upgrade comments like that andy.
hahhahhaahha
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Sounder
I hope they can Andy, save me a lot of embarrassment thats for sure. But then again, I feel that all this knocking is coming from outfishing the skipper, so I'm not too shocked that you've caught the bug too. :))
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Got it in one!!
Never ever outfish the skipper. Unwritten (but clearly implied)Golden rule number 2 on my boat.
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whats the entry fee? my boss
whats the entry fee? my boss isnt paying for me like some of them...haha
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nevermind, found it , $14
nevermind, found it , $14 adults. Do i get it cheaper if i act immature?
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Who's going on Friday?? you
Who's going on Friday?? you shizza??
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nah sat'dy
nah sat'dy