Well done Kennedy. 20 mins into 4th quater and kicked ur 10 goals! Well done you deserved it. Well done to west coast aswell winning by over 100 over gws .

Can see Le Cras going for a holiday after being reported for a high bump

 I reckon there's more than a few Mothers on here-so here's hoping you all have a great day and that you get to have something a bit fishy today.

Just looking and reading about some of the gear you guys have, and wondered while we insure our boats and vehicles, do you take out separate insurance for your gear?
These "Hi-end" reels and rods would be serial numbered, and at the values some of it is worth, would or should be at least listed (item description model and serial number) on your home contents insurance policy.
I think the insurer would also stipulate how the items should be kept to prevent theft, i.e. kept locked up when not in use.

thought the boys might get up to night, but alas they didn't , Chris Dawes on about 800k a year needs to have a good look at himself , he needs to understand if the footy doesn't smack him on the chest he still needs to have a go (example matt pavolich gut running and second efforts )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH1w2mETlDo

 Planning a trip to Melb to catch a game at the MCG and also Etihad Stadium. Any one have any suggestions for accomodation close by, around $100 - $130 per night?

Posted this as a response in another thread thought it might be worthwhile to post in a dedicated thread

When towing with autos consider the following

Have a look at the transmission on your car and consider the gear ratios and what they are meant for. Most 4 speed autos (or any auto) are set up with the 4th gear (or top gear) as an overdrive (three speeds which are rare in medium/large cars are about the only exception)

Basically when towing don't use it, select 3rd gear (or next one down) this will mean less strain in on the trans and you will have better response, you will also run lower trans temps and have better trans oil pressure/flow, you will also use the same or even less fuel (using it more efficiently).

Warning do not use cruise control towing - (apart from potentially being dangerous) you risk kicking down gears too hard and blowing out trans seals (I have done this personally - trust me it kinda ruins the trip).

(even in my 4 spd commy I drive around town when not towing in 3rd. I use less petrol, have better response/acceleration and better for the car overall, I only kick it into 4th when 80-100km/hr or above on flat roads).

Cheers

 No escape from insurance or the law.

Thankfully the AFL has come to its senses and done the righty and over turned the Jack Viney suspension . I am betting Freo are steaming about it and regretting not challenging Nat Fyfe,s suspension not a freo fan but I rate Fyfe

Obviously this isn't fishing related but thought some crew on here may enjoy the latest How Ridiculous video we filmed at Patersons Stadium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW7hLr8ADhA

Cheers!

 

going to be a few teams season on the line this weekend thought,

Hey Guys

I know there have been several threads on Jeeps and their towing ability but none of the threads have touched on my query.

I am looking at the latest model Jeep diesel to replace my petrol cruiser. Its not a matter of economy, I don't do enough kms for the consumption of the Cruiser to make a real difference. Its more the torque on offer and the ease of towing with a diesel that I am interested in. However, when I look at the specs it says that the jeep is rated to 3,500kgs but for towing over 2,268 kgs, you need  a weight distribution hitch. I have 180kgs on the ball, Jeep specs say up to 350kgs subject to operating conditions. What I dont understand is if I have only 180 kgs on the ball which is approx half of the max ball weight allowed why do I need a weight distribution hitch ? I though that this type of hitch was designed to reduce the weight on the rear of the vehicle ie the ball ?

I dont have any problems like this with the Cruiser and I have just come back from Parkside after having a look at their 600lb Hayman Reece weight distribution hitch. Thats a piece of gear I can tell you and its doesnt come cheap, nearly $1k on top of the price of the towbar itself. I dont really want to spend this money if I dont have to and to be frank it looks rather cumbersome on the back.

So to all those Jeep owners out there . . .  . how heavy are the boats that you tow, what is the weight on the ball and do you have weight distribution hitches fitted. If you dont and you have a healthy weight on the ball does the Jeep travel level or does it sag in the bum and reduce your front tyre footprint thus creating potential braking and steering issues.

Appreciate any and all feedback as looking to decide whether it should be Jeep or another Cruiser.

Cheers in advance.

 Anyone one in Exmouth atm?

 Just curious as to who's going to the sounder course on Monday? I'm hoping to get some fine tuning tips for my 585, should be very interesting. 

I was down at the bent street ramp this arvo at about 130 pm and this bloke in a 16ft cuddy with an old 70 yamy 2 smoker on the back pulls up initialy he mucked about a bit then pulled the out board cowl of and mucked about with it some more , eventualy he launches and my mate Alan pulls up for our regular arvo ramp beer , by this time it was pissing down and we can see the swells braking of shore along the reef near the sisters , the bloke with the boat eventually heads of in the rain from the ramp , alan and I watched him heading out and he gets about 300m from of the ramp and of comes the outboard cowl again 10 minutes later he is going again , last we saw of him was him heding towards the sisters watched him until we lost sight of him , I am guessing he is heading out for some snapper , just hope he gets back again

A few of us are looking at going up to Coral Bay next year and I found Coral Bay House on the internet. Just wondering if anyone has stayed there before and what were your impressions?

Cheers.

 How does this work?

For those planning to travel up to Coral Bay please beware that the road from Minilya through to Coral Bay is closed due to the Lyndon river flowing over the crossing. Was running at 18inches this morning but has increased in depth over the day and with rain falling now and lots more predicted in coming days one would expect it to be closed for 4-5 days at least.

You can still get there via Burkett road but this adds an extra couple of hundred Ks to the trip and with the extra rain falling I wouldn't be surprised if that closes soon as well.

Long story short...had a $50 gift card to spend from BCF and being in Esperance went to buy something online....went for a Daiwa hoodie for $45..checked out and freight was $27!!!! WTF!! Sent them a please explain email saying please review your freight charges and basically I won't be shopping with you again online or in store (BCF Member for when I do rarely go to Perth)
Reply email said too bad actually freight was $28 and they were actually losing money freighting it to me!!!

Catchya BCF!!!!

Talk about being ripped off (potentially)

Went into BCF this morning to get a few sinkers (Size 16)

They had them at the inflated price of $43 for a pack of 5 and the make was Rogue.

You guesssed it I never got my sinkers.

 Heading to Fiji middle of June and staying at Mana Island for my daughters wedding. Only one opreator from the island and organising half day (4hour) sports fishing (trolling) charter.

Anyone have any idea what we may catch this time of year and will 4 hours be long enough for 6 people?

Trying to keep cost down and not be too tired for wedding the next day. Full day is 8 hours

 If we'd kicked a bit straighter ...... Great second qtr by the Eags. Finally lifted their intensity. Should be a great second half.

got to say , second win of the season for the dees , we wont make the eight , but to see the boys lifting their heads and having a real go warmed my heart , just shows a quality coach can make a difference earliy days now but next year look out

just wondering if any fishwrecked members out there of European descent have their dad or granddad making up home made grappa , I wouldn't mind a bottle to get me through winter happy to pay a fair price

If you are thinking of travelling north to Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Exmouth or Onslow please keep in touch with Main Roads because we are expecting flooding in the areas north of Kalbarri to Exmouth with the tropical low that is approaching the coast as we speak.

Expected rainfall over the area is between 50-100mm with some areas receiving 150=200mm, this will result in stream and rivers rising rapidly

Heard a whisper this morning that Exmouth is refusing any more visitors in the short term due to the possibility of being cut off again

 Bring it on hot n strong!

Have just had some news on the fuel bowsers at Coral Bay. Apparently some credit cards are restricted to $60 unleaded and $100 diesel ?  If this is the case, maybe need to have multiple transactions at the pump when fuelling up. Sounds a little weird, has anybody else heard anything ? Could end up being a bit slow.

cheers

Hi all,

I'm trying to find somewhere in Australia that sell the Shimano Bhaltair reel cases but can only seem to find them at overseas retailers. Does anyone know of any stores in Oz that sell them?

So whats the bets. And it would be interesting if the non interested Hawthorn and Colliwobblers can stay out of this "debate"

Close but somethings a miss with both teams, but I think more so with Freo.

Eagles by a lucky 13!!!