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back of the boat. It didn’t take long. Up the front, Vadim started to get a few trevally and squire on soft plastics and Peter wound them in one after the other at the back of the boat on bait. They weren’t big fish but it was a pool party on light gear and the crew were having a ball. Eventually, Peter was throwing soft plastics up the front and he hooked his first ever fish – a little southern bay trevally. There was no stopping him after that. He caught plenty of fish on soft plastics and was having a ball, though as fast as they came on, the fish went off the bite. By then, it was time for us to head home. A great day was had by all and, in a text
received that evening from Vadim, Peter had told his dad it was the best day of his life. A few milestones – the anglers caught their first fish on a lure, they had a few fish for dinner and a great day was had by all. As we all know with our jobs and lives, we are time poor, so if you can learn more to optimise your time on the water, remember knowledge is key. Until next month, stay safe on the water and if you’re interested in our fishing tuition or you want to do a fishing charter, give me a call on 0432 386 307 or send me an email at seancon lo n sf i sh i ng@h o tmail.com, or check out the Facebook page, Seano’s Inshore Fishing Charters and Tuition.
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‘Professional’ anglers Jase and Bailey. Jace endured the workout of a lifetime bringing a cracker giant trevally to the boat. The GT was safely returned after a few well-deserved photos for the brag board.
Safety must always come first
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HIS time last year we were predicting that Moreton Bay would be producing some cracker fish. Well… we were right! With some great boating weather being probable over the next few months, get everything ready now and not later. Check your trailer, get your motor serviced and, most importantly, check your safety kit. Flares run out of date and life jackets can rot or even make a nice nest for rats and mice. Nothing is worse than getting out there and filling the Esky only to be pulled up and have someone empty your wallet. Twenty minutes spent going through everything will save not only money but potentially your life, a friend’s life or that of a family member. So, a bit of a heads up: • Out of date flares or no flares carries a fine of $287 • No life vest, unser-
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viceable or unsuitable is $287 • Not having your 360 light on while underway or at anchor after dark is $287. I spoke with the Queensland Water Police and asked what the two most common offences were. Their response: • Not having the ‘service history’ filled out on the inflatable life jacket • Not having your 360 light on, as previously mentioned.
To fill out the service history, disconnect your gas cylinder, use an accurate set of scales and compare the weight to the required weight stamped on the cylinder. If it does not match, replace the cylinder. Most tackle shops carry replacements or can get them for you. Use a permanent marker to record the weight and date you checked it on the inside of the flap, where the gas cylinder is. * continued P13
Keep the ‘service history’ filled out on inflatable life jackets.
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