The real TACKLE HQ jigging day 10/2/12

Firstly I would like to say that Whitey from Seasports Charters is a true blue legend!! He bent over backwards to put the boat in the best possible position each and every drift....although the fishing was hard going the fish that were caught were pretty impressive. I took a peek at the sounder numerous times to see massive amounts of fish right below where we were fishing....however, they were not interested in our jig offerings.

Big ups to Whitey for trying to do everything he could on the day to get fish on board and answer questions regarding demersal jigging and its finer points---I cannot fault the man.

However, “The Tackle HQ Jigging Tutorial Day” should be renamed “The Tackle HQ Sales Tutorial Day.”

The following is in response to Luke Ryans previous fishwrecked post regarding the Jigging Day.....

What do you get for your money? You will receive FREE jigging advice from one of Tackle HQ’s professional staff - (The advice that Luke gave was how to Jig the corner of the boat, or jig next to Whitey for the whole day whilst the rest of the novices figured out how to jig for themselves);

Knot demonstrations on the day - (the knot demonstration was a PR knot however you need to buy $500+ worth of additional gear to tie it---flash Bobbin ($300) leg tensioned line holder ($250) but you better not try tying it with out first buying the correct gear from Tackle HQ first.....dont bother buying cheap bobbins from somewhere else they wont tie the same knot as the Tackle HQ one...);

making your own assist hooks - (3 out of the 8 guys on board saw it);

Correct gear setup - (More like criticizing the quality of your gear ie:- brand of braid, swivels, solid rings, jigs, hooks, etc...if it isn’t Shout or Decoy you may as well throw it overboard);

Demonstrations on how to jig correctly with the gear you are using - (Not once did ANYBODY get any sort of Demonstration on how to use their gear. All we received was criticism about not having the gear that Tackle HQ sells and tackle that was purchased from elsewhere was considered inferior. Luke has named EVERY one of the jigs that you can purchase from Tackle HQ in this post.... but not the ol cheap and nasties purchased elsewhere.);

Coaching throughout the day to help you land that big dhuie - (Never happened);

Soft plastic demonstrations - (Didn’t see one – and yes there were people using plastics during the day) ;

and also tackle rigging - (Never happened);

Pretty much you are going to get a tutorial day of jigging for the standard price of a day charter provided by Tackle HQ, everything you need to know about targeting demersal fish on artificial lures will be covered along with guidance from one of Tackle HQ’s professional staff members onboard seasport charters with legendary skipper Whitey - ( more was learnt from watching and listening to Whitey jigging at the top end of the boat.);

This is a great opportunity for the first time jiggers out there that want to learn how to jig for demersal fish, even if you have never caught a fish on a lure before this is a MUST attend day!! Our Tackle HQ representative will also photograph your prized catch so you can brag about it to all your mates. - (Check. Photos were taken);

Soft plastics and Jigs only! - (Check. No bait was used for the day).

In conclusion:

1. If you are keen to go out for a top day of fishing and want to learn heaps about Jigging for Demersal fish, head out with Whitey at Seasport Charters for a day out you cannot fault.

2. If you want to be criticized about how inferior your fishing gear is and go to a Tackle HQ Sales Pitch, then book a day with Luke.

I hope Tackle HQ take this constructive criticism on board and not make the same mistakes for the next “Jigging Tutorial Day” they organise.

The Sambo King.

 

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Good idea

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:08

Always a bit sceptical about these kind of events, usually an angle for the promoter to get a free days fishing.

If you were dinkum about running a tutorial day you as the 'guide/tutor' should barely fish in my opinion, let alone occupy the prime spot on the boat.

Interested to hear Luke's thoughts.

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I don't think your post is

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:15

I don't think your post is all that constructive more like a complete roasting with Luke being burnt to a crisp.

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interesting post, it not good

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:30

interesting post, it not good people get this impression from the so called guru's but the sad fact is they do come off a bit "i have the best gear and anything less just doesnt cut it".

heaps of fish are caught by inferior gear, anglers, boats, dont be disheartened by one "guru's" opinion, im sure he had everyones best interest at heart its just we cant all aspire to the godly expectations of modern fishing, remember its all for fun/relaxtion, if your going out to prove you can catch more fish on a jig than your local tackle guru then give up, they eat breathe and live fish, us mere mortals cruise along with our life feeding off their coat tails not being a pioneer but following like a sheep in the rare occasion we get to fish between other hobbys and life dutys.

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In saying that I do value

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:35

In saying that I do value your side of the story as I was very interested in attending one of these events. I just think you could have presented it a bit better.

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Closed

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:39

Watch out this will be shut down very quick- Very good to hear both sides of the story. Thumbs up.

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Interesting read this -

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:40

I spoke to someone who was apparenty on board for one of those days, he made very similiar comments to me about the way things worked out. I took particular note of what he was saying, because I myself wanted to join in on one of these trips one day. I'm not in anyway having a crack at anyone myself - I cant do that if I was not there, but as I say the OP seems to support what I was told. Unfortunate if true.         

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Delete thread in 10, 9, 8, 7..........!

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:41

Glad I read this before it goes missing.

I honestly didn't think it would have been anything less than as its been described.

I also 110% agree with johns comment regarding the hosts not fishing on a day like this. Sure Luke might have got a free days fishing, but he not only lost the long term consumer support of a couple of the dudes on the boat, but probably a few more on here now too.

If it happened as it was described here, then that is really, really bad form.

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Thu, 2012-02-16 18:52

Cant see why this should be deleted, botti has put across his point of view respectfully.

Just because your a sponsor shouldn't mean your exempt from criticism.

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My thoughts as well John, I

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:57

My thoughts as well John, I also think Luke has a right of reply here to put his point across & what he was trying to achieve.

IMO those 'tutorials' were always going to revolve around sales, probably surprised others didn't however botti makes an articulate claim... so fair crack of the whip

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Was thinking the same Big J

Fri, 2012-02-17 12:24

Was thinking the same Big J

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Sounds like your upset that

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:56

Sounds like your upset that your knots werent tied for you, spit rings put on and your rod jigged up and down for you. Bad form bagging a sponsor! me thinks you didnt catch anything and are a little annoyed

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Joe you serious?? Oh well

Thu, 2012-02-16 18:58

Joe you serious?? Oh well everyone has a different interpretation

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 haha joe your a loop..

Fri, 2012-02-17 11:35

 haha joe your a loop..

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I went of the first tutorial

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:00

I went on the first tutorial jigging day back in january and as far as i know everyone on board seemed pretty happy with the way the day went. I for one thought it was great, i picked up some good tips and techniques and then boated a few good fish which has given me alot more confidence in demersal jigging. Luke was on the rod a fair bit but thats how he was showing me some techniques to try and a few times when he had hooked up he passed his rod to a few other punters on board. One a suspected very big dhuie. I can see what you mean about all the flash gear but thats what the experts prefer so they will also recomend. 

It sucks you didnt have a good experience mate! Did you learn anything at all technique wise?

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Probably should have spoken

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:01

Probably should have spoken up on the day. Every time I've been in the shop the guys have been really helpful and a post like this sort of tarnishes the name of the business rather than one of it's employees. In saying that hopefully this will result in a positive change as days like this can be helpful to new comers if done right.

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 Well it's nice to know you

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:41

 Well it's nice to know you didn't enjoy the day, if you felt that way you should have said something to

Me. All the response I have had so far has been positive so I was unaware you felt that way, in fact I have had two people from the previous trips book again!

As far as using flash gear and you need this and that, well do you want something done the right way? 

I try to help people as much as I can in the shop and out and I believe a lot of people can vouch for that. At the end of the day im sorry you feel that way 

 

Ill make sure next time I try to do something positive for the industry and people interested in it I'll quit while I'm ahead hey!

 

Whenever I try to do some something constructive i.e Bream days, offshore days, sponsor comps, sponsor fishwrecked, prizes and giveaways, give FW discount etc etc.   It makes me wonder why I bother

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Disappointing

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:26

to hear your experience was a poor one Botti, not hugely surprising though.

Gear snobs and tackle whores are everywhere atm.

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Fair

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:29

If your not happy with any product you are entitled to an opinion how people react is up to them but am sure you feel better in voicing your opinion As would I

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funnyI could see this coming

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:33

funny

I could see this coming a country mile off

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lol, like dog's balls

Thu, 2012-02-16 21:01

lol, like dog's balls

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wright of reply

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:38

This post is my opion of how the day went. I feel FW MEMBERS sould be informed on how the day realy went. All this post is , is constructive criticism. Do with it what you will.

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If you want to learn how to

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:45

If you want to learn how to jig "use the search function!" hahaha

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lol, also on the back

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:59

 jig packets, if you can understand Japanese

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mate , if you're the self

Thu, 2012-02-16 19:51

mate , if you're the self appointed sambo king then why do you need lessons?

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Demersals

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:02

Because he was trying to crack Demersal jigging I imagine.

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cha ching....

Thu, 2012-02-16 22:18

cha ching....

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Right of reply

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:04

Has anyone had any other positive/negative experiences they want to share, ways the day could be improved so that the guys have something to work with?

Seeing as both the parties have responded, if either want it closed, i will shut it down.

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this is turning into a

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:04

this is turning into a bashing of someone with an opinion, well done mate, just dont post em here otherwise you will get shot down by the die hards.

 

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Can i ask what you caught

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:07

Can i ask what you caught personallly?

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Bashing

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:08

Cant see any bashing myself, threads pretty balanced I reckon.

 

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its politcly correct but the

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:12

its politcly correct but the under tones lean toward the fact a service wasnt provided for a price that was paid. jmo and its neutral.

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Fair post

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:10

there was no attacking going on.

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 I'm happy for criticism, i

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:16

 I'm happy for criticism, i dont appreciate getting digged at, I'm not a professional "guide"either you have to consider and it's only the 2nd one we have done so I do believe there can be some fine tuning. I also believe there is a bit of over exaggeration in the post

Im just so surprised because I haven't had this response from anybody else. 

Bruno, if you and Partner were so disappointed with it why was Your partner in the store purchasing more jigs today?

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Just a hunch,

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:31

But maybe he likes jigging?

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Jig buying exercise...

Fri, 2012-02-17 16:44

Luke,

You are well aware of the reasons for me coming to Tackle HQ yesterday. Let me inform those who are not up to speed with the circumstances.

 

Last Thursday afternoon (The day before the Jurien trip) I decided it would be a good idea to pass through Tackle HQ to purchase a new Jigging rod (PE 2 Monster Mesh -  Excellent value for money rod cannot fault it for a entry level jigging rod) and some Demersal jigs. As i live at the other end of Perth it is not very often I would frequent that far North Of the River, but as I was passing that way to Jurien and thinking I would do the righty by Tackle HQ and spend some cash there. I chatted for some time with Steve (from Tackle HQ - Who is a pleasant chap) about what to expect on the day. After paying for the Rod and jigs, I walk out of the shop (stupidly) without my jigs and leave them behind on the counter.

 

I spoke to both Luke and Steve regarding my stupidity and both said it wasn’t a problem and that I could pick up the jigs through out the week as they will be left under the counter.

 

As it is a hour and a half round trip from where I am South Of the River to Kingsley, I  thought it would be a good idea to kill two birds with one stone and buy some more demersal jigs whilst picking up the jigs I left behind.

 

 That is the reason I was buying more jigs at Tackle HQ yesterday.

 

In the two visits I have been to Tackle HQ, I have spent $310 (Cash) on assorted fishing gear and would like to continue to spend my money in your shop. However, if this has now become a problem please let me know and I will purchase my fishing gear elsewhere.

 

You should appreciate that this thread was compiled by Bruno and is his opinion of the day.

 

There is no character assassination in any way shape or form within his post.

This type of discussion is invaluable for people who work in the industry and those who enjoy fishing recreationally.

Regards

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im NOR dude and only use

Sat, 2012-02-18 06:35

im NOR dude and only use oceanside really now, which is SOR. give them a shot ryan/blake/mike are great dudes with alot of knowledge and experience cant recommend anyone else

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lol

Thu, 2012-02-16 20:36

 and maybe not a personal attack on Tackle HQ, maybe more a heads up of what people expect. 

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Maybe everyone should just go

Thu, 2012-02-16 21:02

Maybe everyone should just go back to bottom bouncing with 24oz snapper leads and big lumps of OFF octopus! haha

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Ive tried to run social

Thu, 2012-02-16 22:31

Ive tried to run social events a couple of times and not everyone is happy.  The same thing happens when someone tries to run a fun or family shoot at our rifle range.  Someone doesnt like how its done or whats involved in it.  Sadly, you cant please everyone.  Good on you luke for giving it a go.  Yep sometimes you wonder why you do it.  I dont anymore.

If you went on a shimano day, then you would be critisized for taking a saltiga.  If you went on a Bluewater Tackle day you would be critisized for not using owner and daiwa.  Much of a muchness. 

Ive been on one jigging charter and there were a couple of guys who were real guns at it and had all the fancy gear.  Best thing I did was listen to the skipper and fish started coming over the side no worries.  A tackle salesman isnt a fishing guide and a fishing guide probably isnt much of a salesman.

But fair call its a public forum, fair speech should be promoted.  And I think both points have been passed on.  Now move on, quit whinging and go fishing.

 

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brad dont compare other

Fri, 2012-02-17 08:52

brad dont compare other tackle stores against each other,I sell all types of tackle shimano ,daiwa ,penn, fin nor and  I dont look done on any one who can't buy top end gear. 

you buy what you can afford and use to the best of you ability.you can jig with say a 560 slammer and braid and a cheaper line of rods and still catch demersals and sambos. 

birchy,bluewater morley.

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 Luke - keep up the good work

Thu, 2012-02-16 23:07

 Luke - keep up the good work mate.

Hands down the most knowledgeable tackle bloke and most helpful in Perth, amongst some very ordinary ones, with easily best range of gear.  

I'm just glad you're in South Geraldton from where I am and I can't get to your shop every second day to buy more toys. 

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I am up for a jigging tutorial

Thu, 2012-02-16 23:31

but I cant do a full day  mon -fri because of work, and a day out with Whitey would be a bonus. I want to try jigging and using plastics but the guys I fish with are going to throw me overboard some day cos I haven't got

a bag of mulies and 24 oz of lead on my rod.

Have you thought about having an instore session for a couple of hours during the week or weekend.

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 hard to judge this one, 97%

Thu, 2012-02-16 23:41

 hard to judge this one, 97% were not there, harsh critisism but we are all not wordsmiths or need to be very political with responses in our daily lives. maybe some leeway each way here. Perhaps you should have spoken up if you felt the day wasn't meeting your expectations and Luke perhaps feedabck forms or verbal responses from ALL your guests and perhaps whitey too as a non paying person on the boat as well to how you can make it better. A great initiative and some of these points listed in pervious posts could go to making days like this rewarding and very desirable when they come up.

Have another crack Luke and see how it goes, if 75% where happy then thats not a bad hit rate mate, better than any politician right now. but keeping the level suited to those onboard, may have a crack crew, maybe some guys just starting out everytime is going to be different.

 

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I took my my teenage son out

Fri, 2012-02-17 00:16

I took my my teenage son out with Whitey and Luke and had a fantastic day on the water. The fish didn`t come out to play, despite their good numbers on the sounder. We stayed the night  in a cabin with 2 other anglers and Luke snorers beware  our rods and terminal end tackle was  checked out and some knots were retied.

Being a gumby at the demersal jigging style of fishing, i had all my assist hooks attached to my very limited number of jigs which in hindsight was not as practical as having the assists attached to the mainline, and then just swapping the required jig over and no flailing hooks to worry about.

When you fish your tackle ie rod line and reels to the limit i can see the need for bobbin usage knots, but we used a spin and overhead combo each and my knots held just as well, and only getting bricked once. The quality of the rods and reels used were amazing $$$$$$. Jig bags with well over a grand of jigs in them to me seemed excessive, BUT the need for a big range of weight sizes was necessary when the breeze settled in and those changing colours regularly reaped the rewards. To Lukes defence he did patrol the punters and suggested colour and jig size changes, as for demonstrating jigging styles, from what i saw nearly everyone apperared quite competant and i didn`t hear anyone ask " what am i doing wrong ".

Whitey send a number of differnt jigs back with my son on various drifts for him to try, he finished up with a small striped tuna and released 1 undersize dhu. Luke at the end of the day gave my son Jack a small dhu that he had caught earlier.

As far as i`m aware the cost to go out on a charter with Whitey was the same price as this organised outing, all in all it was a hot and hard day at the office with plenty of cold refreshments to go around. watching Whitey hook up time after time showed that technique certainly counts and a more detailed explanation of spin and overhead useage is something to note for future trips.

In finishing up i would reccomend a charter with Whitey on your to do list, the man is the consumate professional

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I think there is nothing

Fri, 2012-02-17 00:41

I think there is nothing wrong with this post, as you are 100% entitled to an opinion, and voice your opinion.

However the fact that you did not approach luke on the day and let him know your opinion, and come on FW a week later and let him know publicly is a pretty piss poor effort and to a degree a very cowardly act. just sayin'. I dont believe that you developed this opinion a week later, and quite frankly you were too much of a coward to tell him on the day.

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I think its a lot easier to

Fri, 2012-02-17 10:32

(Post intended to be general, not specific to this thread)

 

I think its a lot easier to tell someone "Well, why didnt you say anything" than it is to do that in person when it's happening to you. People dont tend to be that confrontational, especially at the time (without having time to contemplate).

How many people who have a below-average meal at a restaurant and then give the server a massive earful, then demand to speak to the chef then tell them everything they've done not that great vs people who will just say in passing "was fine" then discuss with their friends that they didnt like it?

Although, it might be better to talk to the person (though some people cant accept criticism to their face), its a lot easier to type it on a keyboard (or tell someone to) than it is to confront someone there and then and tell them you're not happy.


(Post intended to be general, not specific to this thread)

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i see where your comming from

Fri, 2012-02-17 13:32

i see where your comming from and i do agree with what you say 100%. But if it was so difficult for you to say it on the day, and be respectful enough to let them know before letting them find out for themselfs on a public forum, then i just reckon its a poor effort. If you dont have the balls to say it on the day (i dont think i would have either) then dont say it at all. its all im saying.

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 quite often a the time you

Fri, 2012-02-17 15:53

 quite often a the time you could be a bit peeved and if you brought it up it could end up in a full on arguement, in this case he probably did the right thing and thaught about the situation and then put it in words rather than maybe something he would regret later on. sometimes i would have been better off keeping my mouth shut at the time

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i went on the first jigging day with tackle hq

Fri, 2012-02-17 06:27

 luke was fantastic. sure he showed us cool gear and knot tying but as someone who loves fishing as a hobby,  i enjoyed this part an felt no need to buy new stuff to jig.

 
each punter shown new knots and how to tie own assist hooks. also luke watched each jig and gave suggestions..
 
luke did fish a bit and that actually was great as he hooked  up three times as often as everyone else and suggested that technique does matter.
 
i think second time round it sounds like he was not as helpful for as long, though i am sure he would have helped several on the boat.
 
if you don't want advice and ideas on tackle upgrades and alternate rigs, this is not for you, but i would go again.
 
at the very least a charter of like minded fishos organised and top spots gone to and fish shared for all without me having to do all the organising and cover costs of late drop outs which often happens to me.
 
i met some good people and felt encouraged to shop  at tackle hq in future. keep your chin up luke.
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ive been out with whitey and

Fri, 2012-02-17 14:51

ive been out with whitey and luke a few times (which wasnt on his set tutorial days) and luke has taught me heaps - with different jigs and knots etc.  wasnt exactly a "tutorial jigging day" but he's always trying to help ppl which is good. 

Keep up the tutorials as there is nothing else like this out there. 

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your comment was plumalicious

Fri, 2012-02-17 15:04

your comment was plumalicious mate.

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Response to Sambo King's Experience

Fri, 2012-02-17 15:59

G'day Sambo, Maz here part owner of All Boat Business. Sorry to here about your lack of tuition.

The idea was created and desined as a tuorial day out however we do not charge you anymore than than the charter it's self, although we were offering discounts for the guys who were going.

Sure, Luke may have got a bit excited and fished a tad more than supposed to (would'nt anyone), however "NOT BAD" for a kid who has just turned 21.

I guess that from my side of things I believe I really do have a great kid with lots of potential, who may make a mistake or two.

I am here at my business pretty well always and I am espesially open to any way I can improve it. So I encourage you next time if you see a problem or soulutiion, "Please come on in and discuss it",

My door is alway open to anyone for that matter.

 

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fair point!

Sat, 2012-02-18 07:57

G'day maz  i think the point you have made is fair but i personally beleive that if you are advertizing it as a tutorial day ,wether or not you are paying the same price as a normal charter or not you still have to uphold the promises you have advertised (even if you are excited). Your right at the age of 21 he is one of the more knowledgeable blokes out there with out a doubt, but when you have got a boat full of blokes who are out there to learn and otherwise may not have taken the charter if it wasnt for the tutorial side of things then perhaps sending a more mature representative for the shop may stop the negativity in the furture .

 

 

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Thanks for the post Maz

Fri, 2012-02-17 17:58

Thanks for the post maz.

The reason i signed up for the jigging day was to learn about dermersal jigging.What was stated in lukes original post was not provided.

This thread is my honest opinion on how the day went and i hope that TACKLE HQ uses the criticism to build better jigging days in the future.

Thats all i want to achive.

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Thats life!

Fri, 2012-02-17 19:24

Sambo King- You cant please everyone all the time! THATS LIFE!!!

Luke- You cant please everyone all the time!! THATS LIFE!!! 

I went out with Whitey not long ago and caught FARK ALL!!! THATS LIFE!!! AND FISHING!!! didnt come on here and abuse the shit out of Whitey!!!

HARDEN UP!!!

 

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maybe a tea spoon of cement

Fri, 2012-02-17 19:34

maybe a tea spoon of cement would work better than a jig

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 He actually gave Whitey big

Fri, 2012-02-17 21:37

 He actually gave Whitey big props mate, might need to reread his post :) 

I didn't think it was possible to not catch anything with Whitey though, shocking, bad luck!

 

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Aaron

Fri, 2012-02-17 21:19

Fair go where did he bag the shit out of whitey

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All Good

Fri, 2012-02-17 22:08

 

I never Jigged for fish although i have been fishing for some time, i dont own a jig rod or a jig!

I have never meet luke or visited the shop he works.

I have never fished with seasports but have read of good outing and quite ones.

i have enjoyed this post and the comments from all, with this in mind i would still be happy to give one of these jig days ago!!

 

But ill bring me bait!!

 

PS. dont drink and post

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 lol I bet I know where that

Fri, 2012-02-17 22:21

 lol I bet I know where that bait would be going if you brought it onboard a jig trip, might be uncomfortable to sit down for a while. haha.. just jokes. I actually prefer to be jigging along side someone using bait, lets me know whats working and wether I need to jig harder 

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Hahahah Geezes

Tue, 2012-02-21 20:47

you blokes, we don't have any problems with fishing, get a alvey winch, stick some ruddy occie on a suicide hook, drop your line with half a lb of lead, sit back and wait till you find a suck or a nibble, then sink the hook and wind the nice big fat dhuie or baldie or black ass, so easy stuff jiggiing for anything oh yes I can jig bounce the lead up and down hahahah  Sorry you are all so serious, get over it, go fishing.

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roberta

Tue, 2012-02-21 23:52

well said///go fishing and enjoy...