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Perfect Balance

(On my travels)

Australia has an abundance of marine environments and water bodies such as coastlines, offshore fishing and diving spots, rivers, lakes, and ponds ripe for adventure. Lovers of the water and people who want to take a vacation in the lush and lively bodies of water can never have a shortage of options. Every state has plenty of beautiful bodies of water to choose from. Vacationers, explorers, and adventurers will always have somewhere to go if they want to be close to the water. 

 One of the most popular activities in the country is boating. People who own tinnies have many options on what they can do in the water. Fishing boat owners who want to go swimming can launch out from their boat trailers and cruise to their favourite offshore spot. Swimming sessions in the deep sea can quickly turn into a diving fest with friends. 

 People who love being in the water have many options on what they can do in their vacations if they have a boat. For instance, they could engage in dynamic activities such as skiing and wakeboarding. They can even soar through the skies by gliding using a parachute towed by their boat. These thrilling and adrenaline-inducing activities are sure to make lasting memories among families and friends.

 Meanwhile, boat owners who prefer to relax in calm environments can take their adventures to inland waters. The environment in lakes and rivers are peaceful and closer to home, and boat owners can drift along the waves without worrying about being stranded at sea. 

 Boating and cruising on a boat is an enjoyable activity for many families and friends. However, some factors can impair the experience. For instance, you could have stowaways such as pests, insects and rodents that can make your passengers uncomfortable. In fact, rodents in your tinnie are not only repulsive but also dangerous.

 Rodents such as rats and mice can be found in unclean and ill-maintained boats. They’re one of the most dangerous pests in the world because they can cause untold damages to different parts of your boats such as wirings, furniture, and fixtures. More importantly, they can get people sick. You should definitely get an exterminator if your find some rats and mice in your boat.

 Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t have rats and mice in your fishing boat.

 Aggression

While many rodents are creatures that don’t attack out of nowhere, and will usually run away from danger, there are individual rodents who have aggressive personalities. Some can bite and scratch those who threaten them. Bites from a rat can cause diseases such as plague, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and typhus. Rats are also carriers of the dangerous Rabies virus.

 Boat Fires

Rats and mice can cause fires because of their incessant habit to chew equipment, wiring, and fixtures. They can cause electrical units to spark and malfunction, eventually causing fire hazards inside your tinnie. If you find a chewed wire or electronic unit in your boat, isolate them before they short-circuit and light your boat on fire.

 Sanitary Issues

Many boaters like to spend their getaways and vacation times out in the water with their fishing tackle and their close friends. Angling is a fun and relaxing activity if you want to de-stress and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Simply take your boat trailer out, head to your nearest marina, and launch out into the sea. You can enjoy a relaxing getaway with your mates, a few live baits, and your fishing tackles.

The common catch for anglers when they’re fishing in the deep sea are tuna, salmon, marlin, and the like. These are common fish that you can find in nearly every fish store because they’re easy to catch and are abundant in the population. They’re fun to hook and fight, as well. Anglers love to reel one of these fish into their boat and throw it on their barbecue. Fillet Salmon over a barbecue is a favourite among many anglers in Australia because of its fresh, juicy texture.

Fishing in the deep sea can be more enjoyable compared to fishing in freshwater. This is because there are more species of fish in the sea, and once you hook one, you never know what you’re going to reel in. You could hook in an enormous Tuna for your mates to take home for dinner. However, this also means that you’ll hook in some dangerous fish that you would not want to have on your fishing boat. This includes fish that are harmful to eat, fight a lot, or are just messy to catch.

Here are some of the fish that you should avoid catching when you’re fishing on the sea.

Jackrashes 

This fish is also known as skipjacks, tenpounders, or ladyfish. Jackrashes put up a good fight when you’re fishing, which makes them enjoyable for anglers who want a bit of action on their line. However, this is one of the fish that you should avoid reeling into your fishing boat. They’re very messy, and they tend to release nasty wastes as a defence mechanism. These wastes smell bad, and they’re released in surprising amounts. If you hook in a jackrash, make sure to release them immediately.

Sawfish

These are also called Carpenter Sharks but are actually sea rays. Their most prominent feature is the saw on their mouth that’s lined with sharp teeth. If you manage to hook in one of these rays, be careful not to cut yourself. Release them immediately with a dehooking tool and non-cut gloves.

Triglidae

These are venomous fish that you should avoid catching on the end of your line. You can distinguish this fish from its large, wing-like pectoral fins. Be careful when handling triglidae, as their sharp fins are known to be toxic. If you get stung by one, head back to your boat trailer and call emergency services. However, if you choose to keep this fish, it can be delicious when cooked well. They’re a popular delicacy in Europe and are one of the main ingredients in bouillabaisse.