Fishing tips
Submitted by Colin Hay on Thu, 2008-01-17 11:24
This could relate to terminal tackle set-ups, baiting ideas, burleying ideas, boat set-ups etc. It might be idea they have taken from a different type of fishing that they have adapted successfully in fishing for another species.
A couple of things they I have used or made that I thought may be of interest include a rod rack that I have attached to my roof racks. A certain major chain store that begins with a K are selling rod holders which are basically an aluminium strip a few feet wide , with rubber grips which you place a rod in. I purchased one of these for about $6, attached it to my roof rack with cable ties. You then tie the rods to rack for additional security. I use a thin piece of material as this is easier to undo and does not rub on the rods. The home made roof rod holder holds upwards of 8 to 10 rods and the rubber grips protect the rods from any wear.
Live baiting for bream. I use a small Luderick float (can be purchased at the same store). These are very light, very visible and can be fished at varying depths. A plastic tyre valve protector with a small hole through the centre from the top placed on the line above the float allows you set the depth. I use small live prawns with a single split shot place six inches above the hook. Cast near any structure and hang on.
Fishing back-pack. After searching high and low for a sizeable back pack to carry all my reels, tackle, bait, torches etc., I spied my daughters school back pack. For about $60 I brought her a new one and I have a very large, strong backpack they can carry all I need and more.
Tackle box light. I bought a small led "book light" which has a clip on it which I can clip to the lid of my tackle box. It is very small, but has more than enough light to light up my tackle box at night.
I am sure you guys have some great tips that may be of use to other members.
All the best Colin Hay
This topic has probably been brought up before, but I thought it my an idea to ask Fishwrecked members if they would like to list some tips or ideas that they have come with that may be of use to other members.
This could relate to terminal tackle set-ups, baiting ideas, burleying ideas, boat set-ups etc. It might be idea they have taken from a different type of fishing that they have adapted successfully in fishing for another species.
A couple of things they I have used or made that I thought may be of interest include a rod rack that I have attached to my roof racks. A certain major chain store that begins with a K are selling rod holders which are basically an aluminium strip a few feet wide , with rubber grips which you place a rod in. I purchased one of these for about $6, attached it to my roof rack with cable ties. You then tie the rods to rack for additional security. I use a thin piece of material as this is easier to undo and does not rub on the rods. The home made roof rod holder holds upwards of 8 to 10 rods and the rubber grips protect the rods from any wear.
Live baiting for bream. I use a small Luderick float (can be purchased at the same store). These are very light, very visible and can be fished at varying depths. A plastic tyre valve protector with a small hole through the centre from the top placed on the line above the float allows you set the depth. I use small live prawns with a single split shot place six inches above the hook. Cast near any structure and hang on.
Fishing back-pack. After searching high and low for a sizeable back pack to carry all my reels, tackle, bait, torches etc., I spied my daughters school back pack. For about $60 I brought her a new one and I have a very large, strong backpack they can carry all I need and more.
Tackle box light. I bought a small led "book light" which has a clip on it which I can clip to the lid of my tackle box. It is very small, but has more than enough light to light up my tackle box at night.
I am sure you guys have some great tips that may be of use to other members.
All the best Colin Hay
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Terminal Traces
Certainly some ingenious ideas there Col - still trying to get my head around that Luderick float - tyre valve protector?
Hard to recall them all when you want to, so here's two for starters.
BOAT STUDS - Smear with vasseline to keep from oxidizing and allow easy fit and removal of clears/covers without loosing studs.
TERMINAL TRACES - Probably everyone does this - but just in case - use Zip Lig bags and label them with the line rating so you know what your fishing with. I have 50 traces of all types in a lunch box sized container. It doesn't take up much space and is easy to search trough.
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Good one Colin
Yeah, I am not sure what their technical name is, but what I mean is the little black things that go over the end of the valve on a car's tyres. I usually find a few when I check the air in my tyres. You put a hole in them and you can slide them up and down the line to wherever you like. If I don't have any of them then use half of a match stick tied to the depth required.
You can also use the same technique on bobby floats, which I find handy if I am trying to float a mulie in a reef hole and I am not sure how deep the water is.
Some good tips there Colin.
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i know most of the
i know most of the experienced people will know this ( mainly because this is the site that i found it out on lol) attaching a small cork on ur rig when fishing for mulls it works a treat. if u are going to fish for them then use corks it increases ur chance 100%
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it increases ur chance 100%
Thanks Jas, that's good advice - since I've never caught a mulla - I have twice the chance of not doing so LOL. What a corka!
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funny bugga jas
funny bugga
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Just Jealous Mate :)
Just jealous mate
(no offence intended)
Actually that was really worth bringing up - I remember reading that a long time ago and forgot. Next time I'm flicken a big bait in the Kalgan I'll put that to the test!
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I hear
I hear that using red electrical tape to attach the cork to your line is the way to go.
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Yeah
Yeah, read that too Col.
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Bagging Rigs
Not a great tip, but it helps to be organised :)
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Not so bad abandon
Can't be all that bad, I suggested the same thing LOL.
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oh
Your spot on colin, good advice hehe
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Good tip abandon
I do the same. I also wrap prepared rigs around pool noodles. I cut the pool noodle to a size that comfortably fits in my back pack and I can usually fit upwards of six prepared rigs of different types on each pool noodle section. The pool noodles are great for holding hooks in place, particularly ganged rigs. I wrap the line on first and then hold it all down with the hooks.
It works particularly well for paternoster rigs.
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Cool tip Colin, i really
Cool tip Colin, i really like that idea so might have to try that:)
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