A nice evening at WASPS.
Now to tighten up those groups.

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Lest we forget

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This TwinPower had previously been serviced.
Some issues with the previous work have caused a few problems.

A number of areas had not been looked at so corrosionhads occurred, some parts were installed backwards, and the body seal wasn't seated correctly so it was destroyed upon assembly.

Amateurs should stay away from the big boy jobs.

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If your drag knob looks like this, then your maintenance regime needs some serious looking into.

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This is bullshit!!!
These environmentally damaging eyesores are planned to be placed in our amazing waters.
Geographe bay, two rocks/lancelin and kalbarri/abrolhos.
Fuk no, you slimy government weasels, fuk no!!!

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Countersunk screws are used for a reason.
If you install parts, and it looks wrong, it probably is.
Pay attention to how you are installing parts.

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The #gomexus TLD20/25 handle upgrade.
Previously, you had to put a Tyrnos handle on the TLD, but this bad boy is just that bit better again.

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Mr A strikes again and again.
After discussions today with a client, BCF Innaloo is recommending him as being "really good".

Ummmmm....NO

After the dozens and dozens of repairs of his so-called servicing, I've had to complete, the multiple FB group complaints, and the bad reviews he gets about poor and unethical workmanship, I can absolutely say he is really bad at what he does.

His work ethic is everything I am against, as I have said time and time again in previous posts.

It makes me mad to think someone with those poor morals can operate. If he did the right thing, I would have no problems with him at all.

Obviously, I can't name names for legal reasons.

Grrrrrr...angry...rant over.

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My customer previously had this Stella serviced via a tackle shop.

I found a few issues. 

The body seal was missing, which allowed a reasonable amount of water to access the reel.
They did try to use grease as a 'seal', but it was the wrong type, and it did nothing.

There were a number of areas also that had not been opened, so nothing had been done to help limit water entry or prevent corrosion.

Many people who service reels will do it their own way. To some, a service is quick, involving minimal work, and to others, it's a drawn out time consuming process. I prefer the latter.

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Currently just trying my best to do what I can.

A big thanks to all my mates for the support.

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This boar was about 80kg. There were about 100+ pigs on the paddock, a few bigger, most smaller.

Plus, numerous foxes, cats, rabbits, and the odd red and grey kangaroo, with emus during the day.
The wildlife on what looks to be a dry barren area of land is incredible.

The big worry is the insane number of feral animals.

The farmer starts seeding soon, and these things are going to be a nightmare when the crops start to grow.

A much bigger effort is needed to reduce the numbers of these pests. They'll never be fully controlled, but we can only do what we can to help out our primary producers.

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One of 10 ferals out of the equation.
Tens of thousands more to go.

Given the size of WA, it will be impossible to get rid of them all. Shooters just need to keep plugging away at them to help try and minimise the devastating effect these things have.

If some of the new firearm laws are put thru by our incompetent government, then its highly possible feral numbers are going to escalate well out of control of anyone.

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Baitrunner reels are not sealed much at all, so it is important to keep them away from water splash.

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Perfect teeth in a reel are important, just like in life, unless you are a crack-head.

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⭐️🎣⭐️🎣⭐️BIG NEWS JUST IN⭐️🎣⭐️🎣⭐️

After a species misidentification by another team, or team BLACK PEARL, has jumped up to 3rd place overall in the WA Open held in Jurien Bay.

This means we have won an invite to the Offshore World Championships in Costa Rica.

I probably wont be able to attend due to the cost of it but at least we made it.

But, I'm willing to take sponsorships to get there 😉

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Reels for sale.
Cash only. Pickup only.

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Rods for sale.
Cash only. Pickup only.

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I had planned on starting work Tuesday but at this rate it wont be until after the weekend.

That means an additional week delay on all reels.

The unfortunate situation of being the only person doing the work in a small business.

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The mysteries of the universe deepen.

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Its always good to get another perspective.
This great pic from Deon on Striker.

What an awesome weekend it was. 

Now, to go through the gear and see what changes/improvements I can make for next years comp.
Might have to try for a mulloway on 2kg gear 😉

Tean Black Pearl will be on their own next year as I will be back fishing  on Valhalla 💪💪💪

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Getting sick going fishing. That's a new one.

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Transferred to the loan trailer so it can be taken to be repaired.

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We ended up with Kristy taking out champion female angler 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I came runner up with heaviest game fish on 4kg and 6kg line.
It's a great event for sure, and I can't wait until next year.

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After a very foggy start and a slow trip out, Kristy managed two point scoring fish on 4kg line.
The sambo was just under 5kg and the striped tuna was 6.5kg.

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A few points scorers today, plus a couple of demersals as bycatch.
Mulloway were taken on 4kg and the amberjack on 6kg....and the 12kg dhu on 6kg.
A great day!!!
One more to go.

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Not a bad day......stay tuned.

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Another day on the water 🤙

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Day 2

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A couple of points scorers today.

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Ready to rock!!!

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Jurien Bay game fishing 👌👌👌
22 outfits from 2 - 24kg.
All drags and leaders checked.
Briefing tonight, then fishing the next 3 days.

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A typical windy Jurien Bay afternoon.

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I asked the girls if they could service a few reels while I was away.
They just looked at me like I was a bloody idiot.
😜😜😜

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Who needs a travel buddy when you've got all these.

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When you buy aftermarket handle assemblies, make sure you dismantle them, lubricate, and loctite all relevant components.

Straight out of the box the bearings corrode quickly, and I've had the nut holding the handle together come undone whilst in use.

If you purchase these from me, I do all of this for you before the handles leave the workshop.

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I'm not working until the 9th.
Any questions you have will need to wait until then.
I'll be focused on fishing for the next week, and definitely not work.
I've been fishing once in the last few months, so it's time to get back into the groove.

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Gear prep for the comp.

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Spotted the fox in the thermal, then switched to the nightvision.
Feral animal culling the easy way.
These things are the worst. They kill so much of our native wildlife.

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Shooting relaxes the body and mind.

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And....these rods will also be going at very cheap prices.
Some customs and some quality factory models.
Not posting details yet or prices, so stay tuned after April 9.

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All of these reels, plus one more Ocea Jigger 2000, will be up for sale once I get back from my break, hence no prices atm.
I will be pricing them to sell quickly, so stay tuned from April 9th.

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It's that time of year again.

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☆FOR SALE☆
Original Fireblood 1000 handle incl. right handle shaft.
$55

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Old school SW-A Stella.

Very badly corroded, with some parts seized into position, badly worn gears, and parts NLA.

Not in this instance, but I never understood why, and this is so very, very common place, people LOVE a particular reel (it's their absolute favourite to use) but they never get it serviced, or have it serviced at regular intervals over its life.

You service your car and outboard each year. Why not a reel, even if its every 2, 3 or 4 years. Sometimes 1 good propper service will last 5 or more years.

So when it fails catastrophically, these individuals get upset, but its not the reels fault, its 100% the fault of the owner for failing to maintain it.

Then they carry on because parts are not available for such an old reel, but if that reel had been looked after, it would easily have lasted another 15 years.

Morning rant over.

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The key to ensuring a reel runs correctly is to put it back together in the correct order.

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It is important to limit the amount of water contact reels have on a boat.

Spin reels will keep the water trapped inside the body, while most overheads can be flushed with a lot of fresh water.

Either way, the salt will eventually cause problems.

Just remember, if your reel says it has a body seal, it is common place for water to be pushed around it at high pressure.

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