[ohanzee]

I have on occasion employed a Vivarelli semi automatic reel so that I have a hand free to hold a glass of gin.

 

[ACW]

I have on occasion employed a Vivarelli semi automatic reel so that I have a hand free to hold a glass of gin.

First sensible comment you have made for days !

 

[Hardyreels]

Even having just a beer is out for me actually. A full 98% of my fishing involves driving this.......

Those things will run over gravel bars or sand bars with just 2" of water but these rivers have a good number of big boat buster boulders strewn about that you must remember by location. Some stretches of river have so many that your course is a long zig zag drive for 15 miles or more. If you were to get too relaxed and then zag when you should have zigged, well that is gonna ruin the day........................

So no I don't drink while fishing. If I'm not in that jet boat then I'm strapped in this......

 

[ohanzee]

What is that? and the shadow on the right looks like you have a large dog in the roof!

 

[LukeNZ]

Luke watch you don't fall off the planet as you are upside down, you are one of the worst at changing or modifying topics

Nah not me.

But just out of interest.. ....has anyone ever tried knitting?

 

[glueman]

Nah not me.

But just out of interest.. ....has anyone ever tried knitting?

Simple

 

[steve collyer]

Weirdly, I’ve found that a stiff drink steadies the hand...

 

[Hardyreels]

What is that? and the shadow on the right looks like you have a large dog in the roof!

It's a Piper Super Cub; belongs to my fishing pal. They are the quintessential Bush Plane here due to their ability to land and take off on very short or rough bits of land.

That's the old plane, he finished one a couple years ago that is quite modified and I should get a few images next time out. The planes make it possible to get to places that we can't just drive a boat to however I do prefer the boat for on the river mobility.

 

[ohanzee]

....due to their ability to land and take off on very short or rough bits of land.

Can that land on the surface it's sitting on!? I'm thinking alcohol is just one of the hazards here 😬

 

[Jason 70]

I stick to the weekend only, nothing better in the summer than getting home from a long day on the river and a bottle of Aspalls Cider, followed by a few glasses of Cloudy Bay.

Once the clocks go back and it's Pike/Perch along the river, I switch to a bottle or two of Old P, and a couple of glasses of Red, normally a Pinot. And a few of what ever on Sunday.

Nothing Monday to Friday, when I was younger I used to drink like a fish. Not any more, cant hack it.

 

[LukeNZ]

Simple

....why doesn't that surprise me 🤔

 

[glueman]

....why doesn't that surprise me 🤔

Because you are a dick, knitting is simple, knit one, pearl one, drop one . Dead easy except for those standing on their heads

 

[anzac]

I believe in moderation in all things. I'm not a 'social drinker', and only imbibe a beer or a glass of wine with an occasional meal. I rarely, very rarely, have a whisky or gin.

I am also mindful that there is a time and place for things. I also recognise that fishing can pose a risk of drowning for the careless or imprudent -- and that alcohol can affect one's judgement. Considering that, I personally refrain from drinking alcohol when I'm on the water.

That said, those are my choices, and I don;'t and won't begrudge anyone a pint at their pleasure.

 

[anzac]

Ah yes, the ubiquitous PA18 Super Cub. I recognised it instantly. Lovely!

 

[anzac]

Weirdly, I've found that a stiff drink steadies the hand...

We had a QMS like that once. Useless at t*ts on a bull between 0900 and 1200 and again from 1500.

 

[LukeNZ]

Because you are a dick, knitting is simple, knit one, pearl one, drop one . Dead easy except for those standing on their heads

...have you ever heard the term 'sucker punch Sally'...😉

 

[ohanzee]

Did I just witness a knitting argument?

 

[LukeNZ]

Did I just witness a knitting argument?

Sticky changed the subject again. That is twice now in the same thread.

He'll be talking about living under cell phone towers next, and all the health benefits..🤣🤣

 

[glueman]

Sticky changed the subject again. That is twice now in the same thread.

He'll be talking about living under cell phone towers next, and all the health benefits..🤣🤣

Luke go back to kissing Kiwi's which is about your mentality

 

[LukeNZ]

Luke go back to kissing Kiwi's which is about your mentality

...nursey, its bedtime! 🍼🍼