See temperature charts
Submitted by aalfred on Sat, 2013-11-16 17:11
Who uses which temperature chart? After a season of no success with trolling I am looking into investing in a surface temperature map. And I am wondering what everyone is using and what your experience is with the charts. I also just got a 5m boat and only can get out to about 50m deep and I am not sure if its worth it either. If anyone got some input would be much appreciated
Thanks Seb
Versus
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not sure if this is what u
not sure if this is what u mean or if its any use but http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/sst.shtml (daily>SW WA). Water temp off Perth at ~20-21 degrees at the moment
Swompa
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What is see temperature? Is
What is see temperature? Is it like thermal vision or the temperature of a retina?
fishfish
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Trolling
Hi Seb what does the size of the boat have to do with the depth that you fish ??
I have a 5 m cc and regularly fish the 100m line , is this a self imposed limit or a fuel capacity issue for you ??
If your into trolling for mackies then I would be looking for reef breaks, big depth changes etc not necessarily deeper water unless your chasing bigger pelagics , also look for current lines and cleaner water changes ..
Hope that helps cheers fishfish
aalfred
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Boat Size
I gave myself a limit. My boat hasn't got much freeboard and to get to 50meter from Hillary you look at 30km out. Which is enough for me. I would like to get out further but for that I would prefer a larger boat.
Thanks for the tips I have a look for that next time I try.
JohnF
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My mate has paid for one of
My mate has paid for one of the sites that does sea temps. I would not say it is crucial info, but certainly gives you extra confidence to go out and troll in specific areas with a bit more confidence.
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
aalfred
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That's what I was hoping to
That's what I was hoping to achieve. Do you think its helpful in the area north of Rotto towards Two Rocks and about 30-35km off shore or just for bigger boats that can reach the trench and that area?
JohnF
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I went out there a few times
I went out there a few times in my 5.4 Trailcraft, so it is do-able, but had some pretty hairy moments coming home with a stiff south wester.......be careful!
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.