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- Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Boating Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 580
Re: Boating Question
So... turns out these Smartwave boats' hulls are molded for short shaft ans they just use two different metal "plates" on top of the plastic to make it long or short shaft. Just got the boat back from the manufacturer this afternoon and they've replaced the metal plate with a short one at no cost! G...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:42 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kawakawa-orere 12 jan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 352
Re: Kawakawa-orere 12 jan
Well, I was on a boat with my son, not a kayak. He got 6 snapper and I got 5.
We did troll a softbait behind the boat on the way back and had something on for a brief moment, but it was gone by the time I'd killed the motor and picked up the rod.
We did troll a softbait behind the boat on the way back and had something on for a brief moment, but it was gone by the time I'd killed the motor and picked up the rod.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:57 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kawakawa-orere 12 jan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 352
Re: Kawakawa-orere 12 jan
Yeah, I was just around the corner in Kawakawa bay and it sure was hot out there!! And I also saw the really small fish jumping all over the place.
That's a decent sized carrot there!
That's a decent sized carrot there!
Re: New boat
Little online reunion here... Good to see you AW
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: New Boat Taking On Water
- Replies: 1
- Views: 119
New Boat Taking On Water
So... 3rd trip out with my new boat and I took my younger son (13yo) with me this time. It was low tide when we launched at Kawakawa Bay and my son was holding the boat in the shallow water while I parked the car. Got back to the boat and it had quite a bit of water in it. I assumed it must have tak...
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:53 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Boating Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 580
Re: Boating Question
Thanks guys, I'll have a chat to the outboard dealer and boat manufacturer and see where I get to.
For the time being, the boat is parked and honestly, I'm not too fussed. This time of year is too hot for me out there anyway.
For the time being, the boat is parked and honestly, I'm not too fussed. This time of year is too hot for me out there anyway.
Re: New boat
My word!!! Where did you fall out of? Good to see ya, Mike.
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:19 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Boating Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 580
Re: Boating Question
Thanks Lespresso, Somehow my own reply to this post got lost. I did figure out that the boat has a long shaft transom and the motor is way too high. I went back to check the emails where I ordered the boat, but there's no mention of transom height, so it's actually my own fault and not the manufactu...
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:39 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Boating Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 580
Boating Question
Ok, well you guys are the only bunch of fishermen I know, so here goes a completely non-kayaking question: My new boat won't plane... most of the time. Soon as it gets to that speed and it kinda hits a plane, it loses all forward thrust and sounds like the motor is running outside of water (revs go ...
New boat
Yes, really a boat, not a kayak - even though it's a little bit shorter than my last kayak. Finally after 7 weeks wait and a horrible experience with this boat manufacturer, I finally got my boat today. 2018-12-13 15.03.36.jpg Smartwave 3500, made from same plastic as kayaks. Anyway, while driving h...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:36 pm
- Forum: Members
- Topic: Newby in Wanganui with some Newby questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 492
Re: Newby in Wanganui with some Newby questions
I have these really cheap cycling pants off ebay or AliExpress that I wear under shorts in summer. Not gonna help you find a wife while fishing, but perfect for sun protection. And they were cheap enough that I didn't care cutting a hole in the front (covered by the shorts of course) to do my busine...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:54 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: Tips and ideas to Keep It Simple please.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1772
Re: Tips and ideas to Keep It Simple please.
Single best thing I ever did in fishing. Everything else you may try to simplify pales in comparison!! Go softbait, it's just better.AndrewRawlingson wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:35 pmIf you really want to make life simple, ditch bait fishing altogether, it's just not necessary, but each to their own.
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:01 pm
- Forum: Top of the South
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 640
Re: Success!
That's a good sized fish, well done.
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:48 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: SOLD: Old Town Predator XL
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1431
Re: SOLD: Old Town Predator XL
Yeah, I'm happy with that. Seriously looking forward to the boat and picking up a new Mercury 30hp tomorrow. New way of fishing for me to look forward to.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 10:01 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: SOLD: Old Town Predator XL
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1431
Re: FS: Old Town Predator XL - ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED
Well, I've got an offer... Hope the price goes up a little before the auction closes on Sunday, but whichever way, it's sold. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1810369067 Had a minor op this evening (which happens to be hurting like hell right now!), so no fishing this weekend. That m...
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape KariKari
- Replies: 3
- Views: 903
Re: Cape KariKari
Looking good!!
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: SAROP underway at Cavallis - Drifting kayak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1470
Re: SAROP underway at Cavallis - Drifting kayak
Yeah, holding thumbs for a good outcome!
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:26 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: Braid snapping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1526
Re: Braid snapping
Was about to put new braid on and thought I better check the guides as you all suggested:
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Abrolhos oct 2018
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1611
Re: Abrolhos oct 2018
Nice indeed!