first trip in new boat
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Tue, 2024-08-27 11:19
Our first trip out in the new boat "JUSTIFIED" was a success. First time using a minn kota took a bit of getting to know it but got it sussed out . Of course the first fish on the boat was returned to the sea luckily it was just a spannish flag. Followed up with some nice black snapper of 50cm plus and a few smaller ones. The current was absolutely ripping having to use a 16 Oz sinker to hold bottom in 20mtrs . All up a great day with a bag out in about 3 hours
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RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
big john
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Excellent
Nice work Russ and Sandy.
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Da pirate
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Good job ..
Gonna no shortage of fish for you
russ .. good job .. cheers pirate.
Coastrunner
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Smiles all round
Conditions look good too meanwhile down south we're hanging out for 16/9and some decent weather...........
Faulkner Family
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Cheers guys. As far as
Cheers guys. As far as weather goes , it has been warm but blowing its ass off. Only second time out since end of may
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
selthy
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Nice work. I noticed the big
Nice work. I noticed the big yellow icebox on the deck. If you are ever looking to clear up some deck space, a medium sized madfish catch bag fits perfectly between the 2 storage bunks in the cabin ;)
Faulkner Family
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The big esky isn't too bad
The big esky isn't too bad when only 2 of us fishing , also doubles as a seat . I do have one of them bags as well which we use when more are fishing but that's not often.
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
selthy
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Brock O
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Good Stuff Russ and Sandy,
Good Stuff Russ and Sandy, congrats on the new toys..cant not smile thinking about it. Enjoy
Faulkner Family
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We work hard to be able to
We work hard to be able to get the toys. Now gotta work harder to pay for the buggers. Going to take a bit of getting used to the bar crusher , handles a bit different to the swifty that's for sure. The minn kota will be a game changer
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
davewillo
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Great way to christen the
Great way to christen the new tub Russ and Sandy. Glamour conditions too!
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dmck
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It will take time to "Faulkner-ise" it....
I havent yet done it to my BC but I will..... fit "sliding drawers" under the bait board for quick access (hooks/sinkers/ pliers etc)
There is a 32 litre esky that fits exactly in to the rear "doorway". No more bending for bait.
Are your seats on pedastles or brackets to the side? Pedastles have drawers so lots of storage. MIne has brackets so I have fitted a draw under each seat. This involved making a suiatble frame and raising th seats by about 2 inches
I trust you get many years of pleasure from it.
dmck
dmck
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It will take time to "Faulkner-ise" it....
I havent yet done it to my BC but I will..... fit "sliding drawers" under the bait board for quick access (hooks/sinkers/ pliers etc)
There is a 32 litre esky that fits exactly in to the rear "doorway". No more bending for bait.
Are your seats on pedastles or brackets to the side? Pedastles have drawers so lots of storage. MIne has brackets so I have fitted a draw under each seat. This involved making a suiatble frame and raising th seats by about 2 inches
I trust you get many years of pleasure from it.
dmck