I'd also suggest making smaller bags, and lay the pillies down flat in the vac bag in a single layer. That way you dont have to defrost all at the start of fishing, and when you do take them out they defrost quicker and also easier to break apart. Also keeps them nice n straight if fishing whole pillies ;)
There is also a seafood shop at blacktown that sells fresh pillies, you can bend the pillie from head to tail and it wont snap.. although it can be a hit n miss at times, their pillies when fresh is the best, i can reuse them and they'd still be good for next time.
You will find with those small cheap vacum seal machines they tend to overheat after anywhere from 6-10 bags done. Usually you just need to wait about 5 or 10 mins so they cool down and they start to work again.
Mel, I started laughing 7 seconds in when you were talking to the camera, you literally walked past the fish place in the background. I was like... Oi, its behind you, look back! LOL Good content.. well done. (apart from the South Sydney merchandise....jokes)
That vac sealer should click down and lock. Take the roll out. I think its to thick to push down and lock. And sometimes ya need to leave time between they get hot and stop sealing till they cool down. Also i wipe the bag where it's gonna seal. The moisture from the bait stops the bags from sealing properly.
Andrew I don’t really use them but I could try make a video with it when the snapper thicken up. Me and lures have a love hate relationship. Pilly always takes over 🤤
The tray in the vacuum section is for when you are doing wet foods sometimes its will get sucked into the tray, it just makes it easier to clean. They aren't a bad machine for the money..occasionally aldi sells the bags cheaper than kmart, I buy a heap when they have them. Ebay sells rolls the cheapest I got 5 x 5m rolls for about $30 or less, just measure the maximum width your machine can take. $12kg is pretty pricey I would hit up East Coast bait supplies and grab 30kg next time.
Yeah thanks for that info it would be a disaster if you didn’t tell me about the wet stuff. I’ll buy Aldi bags next time I go there if they have them. Thank you. I paid $10 per kg and these sardines are 100% primo which is rare these days. Where is the place you are talking about?
Should have gone to roselands. Probably same price That little tray that you're putting over the plastic needs to be underneath and the ends of the bag go into it. It's there to catch juices and marinades when vacuuming wet foods.
Yeah thanks for the info one the roll thing I would have made a huge mess in the future if I didn’t know. Roselands had bad sardines last time I got from there because they defrost and re freeze. Might be better now but yeah wasn’t good last time
There are so many plastic products out there now its crazy i am starting to avoid buying anything made of plastic if possible it just dont last out it warranty anyway. Mels on a mission hmmmm stay safe and happy Mel . 😊👍
Mel …looking at the price of these things it soon adds up to a very expensive fishing , 300$ for 30kg yikes , have you thought about getting some bait jigs and doing a day on the water catching your own fresh bait ie yellowtails , I don’t know about bag limits on bait fish but I think if you got the time at least you know they definitely are fresh no questions asked when you caught them yourself , also catching bait can be a lot of fun not to mention the lovely squid makes great bait to .👍
Glad you finally worked out that it clicks and holds itself closed, I was yelling at the screen. Did they give you a discount for the bulk buy? Also, why did you go all the way to the Druitt?
I'd also suggest making smaller bags, and lay the pillies down flat in the vac bag in a single layer. That way you dont have to defrost all at the start of fishing, and when you do take them out they defrost quicker and also easier to break apart. Also keeps them nice n straight if fishing whole pillies ;)
I was just about to write this! Nice...
That’s a great idea. Next batch I will do it as a flat single layer for sure. Thank you
One thumbs up,good down to earth Aussie content,thanks for the hard work,cheers.
Thank you I really appreciate it hey ♥️
There is also a seafood shop at blacktown that sells fresh pillies, you can bend the pillie from head to tail and it wont snap.. although it can be a hit n miss at times, their pillies when fresh is the best, i can reuse them and they'd still be good for next time.
That’s a good Pilly 100%
Mell that was a real blokey thing to do' when all else fails read the instructions 🤣
I should have been a man it just makes more sense 😂
You will find with those small cheap vacum seal machines they tend to overheat after anywhere from 6-10 bags done. Usually you just need to wait about 5 or 10 mins so they cool down and they start to work again.
Yes it’s cheap and I see issues coming soon with it if I keep using it but I might get a higher quality one once this one dies
@SPIKES FISHING I would dare say your patience won't last as long as the machines life span, and will more likely upgrade before then
Mel, I started laughing 7 seconds in when you were talking to the camera, you literally walked past the fish place in the background. I was like... Oi, its behind you, look back! LOL
Good content.. well done. (apart from the South Sydney merchandise....jokes)
😂 I am a hopeless person sometimes and that was a perfect example! Go Rabbitohs 😂
@@spikesfishing 🤣
It’s always good to share tips and tricks. I am about to do the same with a bunch of yakkas that I got today.
Awesome 👏🏽
Nice one Spikes, love the cat, looks like my big boy.
Thanks. Yeah she’s a pretty cat
Good job and go the mighty Rabbits
Still learning new stuff. Enjoyed the Video Mel. 🎣👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you 😊
😂😂 got to love instruction mel
😂 😂 got there eventually
That vac sealer should click down and lock. Take the roll out. I think its to thick to push down and lock. And sometimes ya need to leave time between they get hot and stop sealing till they cool down. Also i wipe the bag where it's gonna seal. The moisture from the bait stops the bags from sealing properly.
Thank you I worked out the clicky thing after a few bags. Ahhh it makes sense I haven’t sealed anything with moisture yet but good to know ♥️
You won’t be running out for a while! Good luck using them Mel👍. Btw the BBQ looked the goods 👌
Thanks Pete and yeah the roasts turned out amazing. I love pork roast so much ♥️
Any chance of a video showing you fishing your Hyper Kraken Jigs?
Andrew I don’t really use them but I could try make a video with it when the snapper thicken up. Me and lures have a love hate relationship. Pilly always takes over 🤤
Ya should go directly to Sydney fish markets. I get bait fresh from there.
They haven’t had pilly lately I have been checking 😂
I couldn't work out my sealer put it back in the box lol
😂
The tray in the vacuum section is for when you are doing wet foods sometimes its will get sucked into the tray, it just makes it easier to clean. They aren't a bad machine for the money..occasionally aldi sells the bags cheaper than kmart, I buy a heap when they have them. Ebay sells rolls the cheapest I got 5 x 5m rolls for about $30 or less, just measure the maximum width your machine can take. $12kg is pretty pricey I would hit up East Coast bait supplies and grab 30kg next time.
Yeah thanks for that info it would be a disaster if you didn’t tell me about the wet stuff. I’ll buy Aldi bags next time I go there if they have them. Thank you. I paid $10 per kg and these sardines are 100% primo which is rare these days. Where is the place you are talking about?
Great video. Exactly what I was asking for
Thanks so much
Awesome 😎
That's where I get my bait from. Good people out there.
They were lovely
Should have gone to roselands. Probably same price
That little tray that you're putting over the plastic needs to be underneath and the ends of the bag go into it. It's there to catch juices and marinades when vacuuming wet foods.
Yeah thanks for the info one the roll thing I would have made a huge mess in the future if I didn’t know. Roselands had bad sardines last time I got from there because they defrost and re freeze. Might be better now but yeah wasn’t good last time
There are so many plastic products out there now its crazy i am starting to avoid buying anything made of plastic if possible it just dont last out it warranty anyway.
Mels on a mission hmmmm stay safe and happy Mel . 😊👍
😂 that machine is you get what you pay for and I think it’s going to be dead soon. It’s sad we live in a throw away society
Did they give you a discount off the $11.99 price per KG for 30kg?
Yes $10 per kg
@SPIKES FISHING that's a good discount...
Mel …looking at the price of these things it soon adds up to a very expensive fishing , 300$ for 30kg yikes , have you thought about getting some bait jigs and doing a day on the water catching your own fresh bait ie yellowtails , I don’t know about bag limits on bait fish but I think if you got the time at least you know they definitely are fresh no questions asked when you caught them yourself , also catching bait can be a lot of fun not to mention the lovely squid makes great bait to .👍
Good stuff
Thank you J
Glad you finally worked out that it clicks and holds itself closed, I was yelling at the screen. Did they give you a discount for the bulk buy? Also, why did you go all the way to the Druitt?
😂 I couldn’t find them anywhere else so I had no choice and I was not ready to go back to tweed. They charged $10 per kg
Welcome to mounty county...
It was an experience
Outstanding
how much for a box ?
$150
trolleys givin u hell
It was ridiculous
I grew up in the druit
I grew up briefly in St Marys
Go the EELS!!!
😂
Hunter & Gatherer
The east way 🔥
RTFM!
I did I did. It just took long
I hope you got out of Mount Druitt okay
No issues 👍
😂
😂 it was fine but it was an experience
Make sure you don't become bait 🤣
😂 one day I will