Hi

Just a thought guys. What about some type of contact list for those with smaller boats or no boat that would like to go for a fish in a bigger boat. I have the odd spot on occasion as I am sure others do. I was looking at some old photos last night which included several very dodgy looking boats I used to fish in. Leaky tinnys starting at 8 ft long. So I know what is like.

Maybe just nicknames and locations then we can send PM's to people in the same area.

Just a thought.

Dino

Hey Kerren , could you set up a listserv that would suit. You already have the email address's of all members so anybody with a spare slot could email to the listserve for distribution and still maintain privacy.

There would have to be some rules to this particular game though. No plying for profit. BYO everthing , donation for fuel etc.

i think thats a great idea. i would be in as another also very willing to pay my way and help clean up etc.

also some rules if you were fishing in a competition regarding prizes might need to be looked at i.e all prizes with the person who took you out as it can sometimes cause issues.

b.m

Dino

I think most skippers would agree that from time to time your crew won't be available when you really want to go fishing( some guy's other halfs actually expect them to spend time with them on the good fishing day's! How sad is that!), so it would be great to have  a pool of fisher people to call on. I am more than happy to take keen fisher's out in my boat. If you get this off the ground you can count me in !!!!!! 

Dio

Dino's on to it guys.  Count me in. 

I did a few solo efforts last year when my crew ran out on me and I didn't really enjoy them.  Tryig to anchor in front of that big rock in a swell just doesn't do it for me.

We just need to work out the mechanics of inviting people/advertising spaces and it should be all go.  The other benefit is seeing some new areas with someone who knows them.  This sharing thing is just way to good to let go.

     Cheers

          DA

I have no boat (yet) and I would love to get out more. I work shifts and often I have to work at short notice, which could constrain my availability. Also, I am very inexperienced around boats, so who would want to take the chance?

Chris

Hi Folks, Another wonderful forum!, I, like many others are not in the realms of boat owners ( have to by my wife a house first) although I am an enthusiastic deckie. I consider myself reasonably proficient at boat handling, anchoring, turning up on time, sharing costs and the clean up, and as a bonus, I catch my share of fish and don't borrow tackle. I work shiftwork and am often off during the week and always keen for a new experience. I always bring enough bait and burley for two trips. Anyone keen for a hand drop me a line.

Cheers Swanie