Overnight at the "Tip"?

**tri boy** · 19th October 2007, 16:09

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Might be keen Brent but I'm out of town until next friday so will do a catch up then and decide!

Iain

Okey Dokey.

I will watch the weather, and Pm you if its on or off.

**tri boy** · 22nd October 2007, 15:28

Weather is looking good, long range forecast might be in next w/ends favour.
And all the Labour w/end campers will have left.
Mwhaaahaaaa.... The best weekend will be all mine

Seven K traffic jam at the Kopu bridge as I type.

**tri boy** · 23rd October 2007, 10:41

Didn't do much Labour Weekend, (so saved money by not spoiling the girlfriend

), so I thought I might try soft bait braid line fishing off the rocks at Coro this weekend.
the rig is quite light, but will easly deal with Pan size snapper, and the soft baits should work well in fading light. Kannys jealous that she hasn't got her learners yet, so can't take the wee volty.
Mmmm Snapper for tea. All up cost of $130.00, + $10 for the PVC to make the holder.(will fit on the Scrambler down the left side, bungyed to a few points.

**deanohit** · 23rd October 2007, 20:22

Whats the route Triboy? Meeting place and time? I'm keen to go on this trip.

**tri boy** · 23rd October 2007, 21:40

Originally Posted by deanohit

Whats the route Triboy? Meeting place and time? I'm keen to go on this trip.

How does 12.00 noon Sat at a petrol station in Thames sound?
Gives enough time to cruise up to the tip, pitch a tent etc and have a nosey about, or drop a line.
Sunday, shoot across to Stony Bay, and maybe wet a line off a jetty or something. Looks like a anticyclone will give settled weather Sat/Sun.
I think fuel can still be bought at that little shop a few Kms back from the tip.

**deanohit** · 23rd October 2007, 21:42

Sounds cool mate. Gonna carry a 4litre in the bags any way as my tank only holds 8litres. Will pack my rod as well, sounds like good fun.

**tri boy** · 23rd October 2007, 21:48

Sweet. Just need to pic up another Butane cannister for the wee cooker and I should be set.
Give me a PM if ya need a thermo mattress or something, and I might be able to squeeze it on, otherwise do a basic personal camp kit, and were laughing.
Anyone else keen, let us know.

**deanohit** · 23rd October 2007, 21:53

Na man, got a camp stretcher, absolute LUXURY! Fits on the rack with the tent very nicely with the sleeping bag and fuel can each in a saddle bag.

**tri boy** · 26th October 2007, 09:07

Sat 12.00 noon meeting point is Caltex Service Station, Pollen st Thames.(main street).
I have contacted Coro info, and fuel is still on sale at the Colville store, which improves fuel range for bikes>

**young1** · 26th October 2007, 11:06

Have a great ride, I would have been keen to do this one but dates didnt fit in with things here.

Bring on the wwwww

**dino3310** · 27th October 2007, 11:04

i cant get mine on the road so i'll be missing out on all the fun

let us know how the soft baits work of the rocks,been wanting to try them

**Zukin** · 28th October 2007, 08:35

Originally Posted by tri boy

Sat 12.00 noon meeting point is Caltex Service Station, Pollen st Thames.(main street).
I have contacted Coro info, and fuel is still on sale at the Colville store, which improves fuel range for bikes>

Last time I was at Colville Store it cost me over $2.00 a litre (last August whne prices were high)

I think it opens at 9.00 too

Have a good trip

Cheers Scott

**tri boy** · 28th October 2007, 14:18

So, I can't be screwed writing up a long winded report on the ride, as I type like a retard, so ya get a very brief run down.
Went to the Tip with Deanohit.
Had Fun, caught buggar all, (scared a little Kahawai with a soft bait).
Road some really cool roads, and came home.

1 The Bikes.

2 The Roads.

3 The views.

4 Fletcher Bay Camp Site.