Jim Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 It's always scary, being the new face. Thanks to the club for making us welcome. Special thanks to Bob for the GPS Lessons. The water is less murky now. Can I take this oportunity to say that although us new members may not have much fishing and boating experience, there may be some skills or knowledge that we do have. So never be afraid to ask. Thanks again, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi Jim Good to meet you on Thursday Hope to see you out on the water soon Regards Coddy aka Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hi Jim. Just some reminders of the GPS set up from Thurs meeting... WGS84 Degree/Minutes A GPS connect give an accurate compass reading until the boat is moving. Use the Waypoint Projection option to set a waypoint where your anchor point should be in relation to the mark that you want to fish. This allows you to easily place a distance marker from a wreck. For example, a wreck is in 30m depth, so you need to place your anchor a disatance of at least 3x the depth (to enable secure anchoring), so 90m, plus an allowance for the fishing lines to drop from your boat, down tide to the wreck (this distance will depend on the strength of the tide and the amount of weight you are using). So, for example. set a distance of at least 110m from the wreck. It's always better to anchor a little further from the wreck as it's easier to let out more rope if you are not close enough. But too long will make you more prone to swinging off the wreck. Use your rudder (outboard motor) to steer you in the tide if you start to swing off the mark. cheers BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Can I take this oportunity to say that although us new members may not have much fishing and boating experience, there may be some skills or knowledge that we do have. So never be afraid to ask. Such as? Perhaps we should have a register of members interests and skills that may be relevant to others. Bit like the Masons but without the funny handshake. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Yeah, Good Idea. For example, I used to be a CNC Turner ( computeter controlled lathe ) Now I do 3D Cad ( Creating precise Virtual 3D Models which are then used to produce drawings to manufacture real Items ) etc. etc. But if I see one funny handshake - - - - - - - I'm Off ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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