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Yep, and I got them all from here - check out Vman's ('Lincoya') post, I have been grinding the tip out with a jewellers file, and Gene says, use some wax polish, that's an excellent idea, thanks Gene. I have been having all sorts of finish problems lately, and just ruined another paint job, all my own stupid fault of course - another hours work down the tubes.pete

Several possible causes, is the paint too thick? I may be (see attached drawing) a loose needle cap (1), Nozzle cap(2) 'O' ring split (4), air cap body loose(5) or 'O' ring split (6), try tightening the caps first, then dip the nozzle in some water and detergent mix, if there are any leaks around these joints you will see bubbles when you operate the trigger. It could just need a good clean too, and there could be a bit of muck in the needle bore in the tip. OR it may be a bent needle tip - these tend to catch a small amount of paint over a short time, and eventually this will be blown of, giving you a splatter. Mine needs a new 'O' ring and it sometimes sounds like a machine gun, with the air pressure pulsing up and down (especially on high volume paint flow), and it spits - the fix for mine is (6), which I have not got round to, so the next lures I post will have 'freckles'.pete http://www.nbimarketing.net/downloads/PS900instructions.pdf

I just can't imagine what this ice fishing would be like!! snow fishing is cold enough.pete

Thanks Coley, they have all sorts of interesting stuff.pete

We were trolling on a freshwater lake mid winter, and covered in fog, our first strike was a guy on a single sculling shell, he had crossed over our lines - turned out the Australian Olympic team was having a training camp there that week, when the fog lifted, they were flying everywhere. Also hooked a diver down the coast, was not happy. The strangest thing though, is catching two fish on the same day:eek: pete

Thanks K.C.K !!

Thanks Brett, this is very interesting, but as you say they are pricey.pete

I googled and found this, not sure if it's the one.pete Ceramiclear - Google Search

Captain Cheapo's Lip Jig, and punch, for 'Bubble float' lures [/img] 1.Get a piece of square aluminium 'U channel' like this, or tube if you have it (square is easier to hold in vice though), as long as the width is smaller than the bubble float it will do, this piece is 14mm across the bottom (I.D). Square off the end and file smooth, taking off the sharp corners so they don't scratch the float blank. [/img] 2. Cut a slot with a hacksaw about 35mm long and parallel to the base of the 'U'. [/img] 3. Mark centre of bottom and scribe a line, DEAD CENTRE, then file a 'V' slot

Phil - I would love to have toe nails like that, I could paint them flip flop greeen!!!!.pete

I'll break the wake- I got some 'spam' today from 'Webjet, and flights to San Fran are A$989, this has got me thinking maybe a week or two, THIS IS HALF WHAT IT WAS LAST YEAR - HUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.pete

There may be fire and drought down around where I am, but in Northern Queensland its a disaster area also, two cyclones = massive floods.pete How do you carry 2 X 35lb Barramundi? Red Kangaroos on abandoned car roof, note more approaching: [/img] Water as far as they can see - note farm house in the foreground: [/img]

mangeboy - did you check the contents, there's some good stencil lace in those things??? If you are lucky, enough to cover a 12" swim bait. pete

Good morning, it's another day here - Thank you all for your condolences, it is very much appreciated. Fortunately these tragedies don't happen often here, being a pretty small department with only 230 F/F on the ground- the down side to this is everyone knows everyone else, so it's very personal for the whole originisation. The biggest tragedy is he leaves a wife and 3 children, which must be devastating for them. Dave was a really funny guy, didn't fish much, but was an avid shooter and bow hunter, and had been a F/F for about 10 years. Gerry, thanks you for you condolences, and kind offer of assistance, Dave's widow and children will be well looked after by his 'extended' family and a good pension fund, but emotionally, I don't know how families get over this, his wife is a very tough lady though and a qualified electrician, so has something to eventually fall back to. Thank you all again, and Ken, sorry for hijacking your thread, I heard of Dave's death as I was typing that post. pete

Sorry blokes, I posted the above reply in the wrong thread - bit confused at the moment.pete