Page 62 - BNB Fishing mag | May 2020

A massive pre-restriction queenfish.
S a charter operator, mess and dis- hasn’t put it back – I may be frantically organisation seriously get under trying to de-hook a fish to return it quickly my skin. Now, if you know me to the water.
AMoments of mayhem mess with the best
Fraser Guided Fishing
by TRI TON
personally I am one of the messiest people Other things like line spools and drinks
about, and the console of my boat is a clear indication.
and you have a recipe for rather epic mo- ments of mayhem.
can cause trips and slips. Put fishing tackle in boxes and stow them out of the way.
Lures with rusty hooks stacked on top of each other and hidden underneath is a pair of line clippers that possibly could have been chucked two years ago. However, the work area of the boat is always kept free of clutter.
So my vessel is always free of clutter. Everything has its place – two tool holders sit port and starboard of my console, each with pliers, knife, scissors and de-hooker.
Drink holders are available in numerous quantities and designs, so get some please. Attach drink holders in places where they won’t hinder movement.
Fishing for speedy predators often results in battles that have us flying and scurrying around the vessel. Throw in a shark or ten
I position tool holders in places to re- duce the chance of catching clothing when someone walks past. I literally lose my mind when I reach for a tool and someone
Line is a hazard for wildlife if it’s blown or knocked overboard and being plastic, line is not biodegradable. Line can also
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A big longtail tuna for Frank. Brook with a beautiful coral trout.
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