Fishing Tripod Rusted And Retired.

Trigg Island Tripod.

Seen Much Better Days.

This is my first tripod, retired for over 10 years now. It started life as a galvanised steel construction and was later modified by me into one of aluminium and steel. I added aluminium extensions to correct an error where I cut off too much of the original steel tubing, trying to rectify a top heaviness.

The aluminium extensions were never truly successful and the tripod suffered from an alarming case of the wobbles.

The central Y shaped hinge is fitted with a double hook which was very useful. This piece is still in good condition.

The footrest consists of a bar secured with a bolt, hinged and able to be dismantled for transport. In many ways I prefer this arrangement.

Trigg Island W.A. Jan. 15th 2012

WINDOW CLEANERS TRIGG.

The heat wave continues in Perth this year so it's nice to get back to that same old place for some relief from the weather.


The idyllic conditions of Christmas have disappeared and in their place a vicious swell has churned up the sand and turned the water murky and dangerous.

The cave, seen centre-right of photo, is an old haunt of mine.

In the early '70s I kipped in there a few times with my old mate, the late Rick Allen when we were only 10 or 11 years old. This all came to an end when my younger brother tagged along then entertained our parents with lurid tales of bikers and teenage delinquents and vandalism that were only half true.

Today it is an unsanitary hangout for kids and itinerants, so it is reassuring to see that nothing much has changed.

Trigg Island cave showing evidence of habitation, complete with Christmas cards. The full shelter provides a reasonable sleeping area in all but the stormiest of conditions.

Lizzie and the boys brave the conditions and enjoy an exhilarating swim on a very hot day.

Whether you're one of the many surfers who crowd Trigg Point on a daily basis   .  .  .  .  

   .   .   .   Or one of the family groups who flock to this beach, Trigg offers a range of conditions for every skill level and expectation.

Harry.

This is Charlie's spot and he doesn't like sharing it with anyone.

Trigg Island with Scarborough's Observation City in the background.