Racepics, well done landing such a lovely fish. Can you please tell me, were you having any problems with crabs, and were you using the prawns whole? I was chatting with a guy recently who told me he always cuts the prawns in half. Whilst I can see the sense of half prawns as far as economics are concerned, a whole prawn would present far more naturally. I am somewhat at a loss as I have never used this bait and advice from anyone would be appreciated.

Your mention of the photo taken on your cell phone has encouraged me to reply. Like you I have some very expensive camera gear. For obvious reasons I am loath to take this into a salty environment, and what with handling bait I am not then keen on holding my camera.

I took a trip to Trademe under $1.00 reserve auctions. Here I picked up a tiny Sony Cyber-shot, 10.1 mega pixel point and shoot, this easily fits in my tee shirt breast pocket. I have to say I am really impressed with the pictures, including two memory cards I paid $50.00, a bargain in anyone's language. I have noticed several of these cheap cameras on the $1.00 reserve auctions, and they are ideal for the angler who likes to record a special moment.