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by mazman
03 Sep 2017, 08:18
Forum: Lure Log
Topic: New Squidgies
Replies: 3
Views: 3765

Re: New Squidgies

Squidgy has been fully taken over by Shimano, and they have modified the formula of the plastic that is supposed to make them a bit more like a ZMan. There are some new colours and shapes to boot. However, if you have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lodgdxr7xAk you will see a very efficie...
by mazman
26 Jul 2017, 15:37
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Filling in holes in hull
Replies: 4
Views: 2100

Filling in holes in hull

I have a railblaza mount I need to remove and was wondering if there is any best way to fill in the inevitable holes that it will leave behind.

Thanks in advance

Alex
by mazman
26 Jul 2017, 09:54
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Fuse vs circuit breaker
Replies: 16
Views: 4585

Re: Fuse vs circuit breaker

4liters wrote:No worries, brace yourselves for some pretty shoddy workmanship though as this is the first time I've done anything wiring related and I have NFI what I'm doing
As long as the bait-board isn't hot you're all good ;)
by mazman
03 Jun 2017, 16:59
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Considering upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 5430

Re: Considering upgrade

Have a look at this comparo I did a few years back. http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7087&hilit=side Not applicable for the new seat but it gives you an idea of the dimensions etc. Bit more freeboard on the 13...drier ride though the vantage seat overcomes the wet bum effect of...
by mazman
04 May 2017, 20:40
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: What cheeses me orf!!
Replies: 137
Views: 26536

Re: What cheeses me orf!!

when blokes kick me off their boat for 'woohoo'ing when I land a fish ;)
by mazman
02 May 2017, 13:58
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Standing up in a PA14
Replies: 16
Views: 4597

Re: Standing up in a PA14

Wind Waker wrote:Also good for getting lures out of trees :evilgrin:
For some this is even a selling point :lol:
by mazman
02 May 2017, 10:56
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Standing up in a PA14
Replies: 16
Views: 4597

Re: Standing up in a PA14

I have an outback that I stand and fish off regularly. As brett said standing up to squid fish makes a big difference to how you work the jig and the amount of water you cover, same goes for fishing plastics in the bay. As others have said it really comes into its own when you are fishing to structu...
by mazman
06 Apr 2017, 20:05
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Painting old squid jigs.
Replies: 4
Views: 5841

Re: Painting old squid jigs.

If it still takes squid just keep using it, painting the body will remove a lot of the appeal to the yamashita jigs. If it's at a point where it stops taking squid as well as it used to it's probably worth buying a new jig. Have heard of people clear coating jigs with varnish but i'm unsure of the s...
by mazman
16 Mar 2017, 15:17
Forum: Lure Log
Topic: Resurrect an old favourite
Replies: 6
Views: 5413

Re: Resurrect an old favourite

erik the viking wrote:Personally I can't see the advantage this brings over custom painting lures

Maybe not everyone is a Rembrant? :yahoo:
Quicker? :thumbsup:
Fortunately those who are gifted are willing to repaint for a fee...
by mazman
16 Mar 2017, 13:09
Forum: Lure Log
Topic: Resurrect an old favourite
Replies: 6
Views: 5413

Re: Resurrect an old favourite

Personally I can't see the advantage this brings over custom painting lures