mackem 23,764 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Anybody done ancient sites, like the great pyramids, Aztec and Inca, Petra, Abu Simbel, Easter Island etc etc? Easter island is on my list,just don't fancy the 48 hour flight to get there yet,been to the great wall of china,giza pyramids,angkor wat,taj mahal etc Edited September 15, 2018 by mackem 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Born Hunter said: Not quite inline with the OP theme of 'outdoors', sorry CJ. No worries. At 5 pages I'm surprised no one has mentioned Tommy Robinson! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,764 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 When are you looking at the bullshark trip chris?What equipment will you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, mackem said: When are you looking at the bullshark trip chris?What equipment will you use? Funds permitting next autumn but that will be the earliest. A lot can happen between now and then. A lot of the sharks caught inland are on the smaller end of the spectrum so I'd probably just beef up the bass rods with some steel leaders, and try and fish as light as I can. I like Shakespeare's Ugly Stiks and I use them a lot and I love ultra-light fishing gear. As far as going for the monsters I reckon I'd end up hiring a guide. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,764 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, ChrisJones said: Funds permitting next autumn but that will be the earliest. A lot can happen between now and then. A lot of the sharks caught inland are on the smaller end of the spectrum so I'd probably just beef up the bass rods with some steel leaders, and try and fish as light as I can. I like Shakespeare's Ugly Stiks and I use them a lot and I love ultra-light fishing gear. As far as going for the monsters I reckon I'd end up hiring a guide. Sounds fantastic,i need to get a Floridian waterside property,my missus could potter down to the waters edge with a cup of tea as I hooked leviathans,this guys living the dream,i think your going to have a fantastic trip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,764 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 My sis always wanted to go to navagio beach in Greece,she has just been for a week,it was on her bucket list,anyway they weren't allowed onto the beach due to the cliff coming down a few weeks ago (bad timing) and had to anchor off and view from the boat. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,562 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 wow I have been to that beach in the past, its not that great as beaches go and the boat on it was a tobacco smuggling boat that's rusty and dangerous but not as dangerous as the cliffs by the look of it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,860 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 hours ago, mackem said: My sis always wanted to go to navagio beach in Greece,she has just been for a week,it was on her bucket list,anyway they weren't allowed onto the beach due to the cliff coming down a few weeks ago (bad timing) and had to anchor off and view from the boat. Been there.... and also swam from the boat to an active volcano off santorini, one of the few places id like to visit again. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,369 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) On 15/09/2018 at 22:26, ChrisJones said: Funds permitting next autumn but that will be the earliest. A lot can happen between now and then. A lot of the sharks caught inland are on the smaller end of the spectrum so I'd probably just beef up the bass rods with some steel leaders, and try and fish as light as I can. I like Shakespeare's Ugly Stiks and I use them a lot and I love ultra-light fishing gear. As far as going for the monsters I reckon I'd end up hiring a guide. Ive had plenty of tussles with sharks on ugly sticks they really are a good rods but the bulls even the small ones don’t roll over easy like, beefed up tackle with long 100lb rubbing strips will help good luck Chris I never landed one from a fixed position nor has a few pals . From a boat might be the answer but I tell u straight they pull like fk lol if u want a work out then they will find u out north of st Petes Tampa up near hommassa is the home of the highest density of sharks any where in the world so I’m told as it’s the furthest point away from the yellow man is my guess as to the truth behind that claim Edited September 24, 2018 by green lurchers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 44 minutes ago, green lurchers said: Ive had plenty of tussles with sharks on ugly sticks they really are a good rods but the bulls even the small ones don’t roll over easy like, beefed up tackle with long 100lb rubbing strips will help good luck Chris I never landed one from a fixed position nor has a few pals . Honestly, I'm not expecting an easy time of it. But that's the Bucket List Challenge for me. You're right on all counts but I want to land one from the canals. It might take several trips over many years even if I never achieve it but it'll be fun trying. That's why it's called fishing and not catching! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,369 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ChrisJones said: Honestly, I'm not expecting an easy time of it. But that's the Bucket List Challenge for me. You're right on all counts but I want to land one from the canals. It might take several trips over many years even if I never achieve it but it'll be fun trying. That's why it's called fishing and not catching! That’s the way forward mate Edited September 24, 2018 by green lurchers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,562 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Daniel cain said: Been there.... and also swam from the boat to an active volcano off santorini, one of the few places id like to visit again. nice photo dc .I liked Santorini is that photo taken from the karavolades stairs in fira Edited September 25, 2018 by greg64 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,860 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, greg64 said: nice photo dc .I liked Santorini is that photo taken from the karavolades stairs in fira Yes mate62 of us went there for my sister in laws wedding. Traditional greek ceremony 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,764 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 12/09/2018 at 16:50, Born Hunter said: Up to 7 days actually in the mountains, probably as part of a 3 week trip, including duck shooting and pig dogging. Budget is under 3k and I'll be using rifle. Just been watching a tahr hunt on TV,the scenery is pure lord of the rings stuff,incredible,is your trip finalized mate?Are you flying into the mountains?Interested in seeing how you get on as it’s a very affordable trip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Just now, mackem said: Just been watching a tahr hunt on TV,the scenery is pure lord of the rings stuff,incredible,is your trip finalized mate?Are you flying into the mountains?Interested in seeing how you get on as it’s a very affordable trip. Not finalised. Provisionally set for next May. Given that it's with a local fella I don't want to shell out any money too soon for it to fall through, lol. I'm 100% up for it still and him and his mate will be getting a free hunting trip as I'm covering the expenses and a bit on top effectively. I think he has to wait to hear back what block he gets before things can be firmed up. But yeah, helo into the block for 5-7 days. Then couple days on ducks and couple more on pigs. It'll be the trip of a lifetime for me and couldn't come at a better time. Sounds daft but I need this. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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