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simon most people arnt going to tell u thea spots =p  but good
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ask (it gota away) if you can share your wetty together. just make sure he knows the no pissing rule, AND you will be able to scope out fish easier!
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Any one got any descent plans for a fish boat/plait ( the float you actually put the fish inside) just did my 3rd ever dive at the merc's the other day on my own ( had the old man on the boat ) and got bumped by a 9ft bronzy! ...... and are ya meant to whack them on the nose, cause i dont think he liked it to much?
 
 
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Ma mate said , this is kinda stupid but.. buy a kid blow up boat from the warehouse and put a box or something like that in it so is dosent get a hole in it LOL

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search PLAT using the search function.Wink
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A boogie board with a bag on top works OK
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Until it fills with water, turns into a drogue, comes to bits and you can't make it back to the starting triangle cos you're already buggered from swimming out to Red Merc. For instance.
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Yep, those who try building plats tend to regret it and wish they had just spent the $500 or so to buy one off Steve McD.  Otherwise, as DD says, a cheap boogie board and home made flag and an old catch bag.  Still, you might find you still end up wasting some money on a half-a$$ed effort.
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Originally posted by Reel Screamer Reel Screamer wrote:

Where are good places to look for John dorys, e.g depth terrain and location?

They can be anywhere, ive shot them in weed, on sand in on the rocks.

Usually the best place is a weedline. Look for small fish and dive that area with your buddy watching. They can be hard to find. Check out this vid for what to look for http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyWmXCPkm9E&feature=channel_page

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Hi what method of finding snapper do you find more sucessful..burleying or snooping?
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Bigger snapper are usually snooped, but you can still get goodies on a berley
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Burleying teaches you alot about snapper behaviour and where is a good location to find them.  When you have burleyed for a while you will begin snooping as if there is a burley in front of every likely looking rock, and eventually, your snooping will become good.
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alright so have had a change of heart about the plats. unless i can find one thats easy to transport and fish storage in one...... thinking more along the lines of a kayak? maybe kill two birds with one stone... any of you guys use one and whats the best model to spear from? the mrs wants a tandem but i figured thats all good, just means i got more room to put the fish!
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alright so have had a change of heart about the plats. unless i can find one thats easy to transport and build...... thinking more along the lines of a kayak? maybe kill two birds with one stone having a means of on water transport and fish storage in one... any of you guys use/used one and whats the best model to spear from? the mrs wants a tandem but i figured thats all good, just means i got more room to put the fish!
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I reckon Tandem is a good option because you can leap frog each other down a section of coast. However the big problem is finding a crew member for your yak (I wouldn't rely on the mrs). Check out snoop dogs kayak/plat setup.
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kayaks are great - there is a range to choose from. Sit on tops are easy top get in and out of and often have good stowage that suits.
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Do freediving fins make much of a difference to your spearfishing and freediving. And as a beginner what sorts of brands, materials etc of fin shall I get?
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To me it makes a big difference. I have a pair of "seasub" fins that is ok for a start i reckon. I paid $110 for them.
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Yeah i reckon they are a big help to me.... i used to use just normal fins, but when i changed to free diving ones i was nearly doubling my depth. i guess cause your getting alot more for a lot less effort. I only use a pair of cressi garras ( check spellin ) but they seem to do the trick, i was told not to go to stiff to start with,,, but whatever your comfortable with i guess
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Am looking for some soft flexible fins. would the immersion green made by Jean-Baptiste Esclapez at wild blue do the trick. Any other suggestions for fins 2 get....Cheers
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