New to Karratha

Hey Guys

I have just had the pleasure of moving up to karratha as my Girlfriend has been placed in a teaching position at Millars Well. Karratha was her top preference (due to my influence) and we are so stoked to have been placed here. I am an avid diver and also love fishing (although prob dont do enough of it as Perth fishing was fairly crap seeing as though I only have a 4.5m runnabout) I cant wait to try my hand at fishing up here and even more so cant wait to land my first barra.

I guess the pupose of me writing is to get a few tips on some good places for someone starting out in this area to go. Maybe some popular areas to get a few barra (I would even be stoked with some large threddies) or maybe some good areas to fish around the close islands (due to the small size of my boat) also speaking of the boat ive had a few problems with it recently with not getting full power to the engine, I have cleaned out the carby and it got a bit better but i want to take it into somewhere and get it looked at, any places you would recommend? and what kind of gear should I be looking at getting for fishing up here as my gear is more targeted to smaller species fishing around Perth (although I have a nice abu garcia bait caster reel which i think will be good for barra).

Thanks for all your advice guys, also if anyone needs a deckie any time soon give me a yell as I wont say no to heading out with some friendly locals who know their Pilbara fishing.

 

Matty

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drop us a PM mate

Tue, 2010-02-02 12:45

drop us a PM mate

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you have something in common

Tue, 2010-02-02 21:56


sam.birnie

Survey Assistant for a survey company in Karratha. 

Moved up last year with my other half who is a teacher. Spent the first part of my working life as a Chef but threw that in to move to sunny K-Town!

Still trying to learn about fishing the Pilbara (without much sucess) but doing well catching Muddies.

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Just explore

Wed, 2010-02-03 02:24

4.5 metre is perfect for the creeks,it will take a while to catch first barra but there are lots of other fish in the water to catch first.On good days you can launch at withnell bay and head up flying foam to have a look and fish. Dont be afraid to troll the shallows as there are trout in there.Its been bloody windy up here so be prepared to get wet on the way home. Matt dyson has a mobile service centre or try cobra marine but be prepared to pay karratha prices.

solly

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Thanks Guys

Wed, 2010-02-03 07:50

Thanks Solly I will get out there and explore gets thats the best way to learn anywhere you go.

 Bod, how are you finding it up here apart from the unsuccesfull fishing? where are you going for muddies? are they in most of the creeks?

 On a side question, how do you check PM's on here. ?

 

cheers

 

Matt

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tried to treply to your pm

Wed, 2010-02-03 08:21

tried to treply to your pm mate, it says you dont accept them, will have to speak to adam and get him to sort it out for you mate

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sorry

Wed, 2010-02-03 10:54

sorry, my post was confusing.  :-{

Sam.birnie   is the newish guy in Karratha whose partner is also a teacher.   I saw his post in another thread and thought your paths might/should cross.

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I'll keep you in mind Matt

Wed, 2010-02-03 10:29

I'll keep you in mind Matt for a fish in the coming months, maybe for a barra trip with a couple of novices as long as you don't mind a overnighter. My boat is under repair at the moment but being the owner of a 5.3m CC i too cannot get out too far (weather dependant of course) happy to share some hints and tips to you if you'd like

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cant get out to far, what

Wed, 2010-02-03 10:32

cant get out to far, what are you talking about mate, i take mine to tryal rocks solo mate, 5.3 is a very seaworth vessel if you know your stuff and dont exceed the boats limits

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Thanks

Wed, 2010-02-03 16:12

Cheers everyone, Brucesta would be more than happy to head out with ya anytime, and no probs on an overnighter. I'm away for work for the next 12 days but will be back around the 17th for 5 or so days. Got a pretty messed up roster at the moment but will be back on 8 and 6 soon. Brad will have a look through my settings see if I have something set up wrong.

Cheers again

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my boat mustn't be as nice

Wed, 2010-02-03 16:27

my boat mustn't be as nice in the rough shit as yours is brad, you also have a little more protection.

still sussing out the new beast that's all and seeing how far 130L will take me safely.

Matt i'll drop you a PM with some suggestions for some spots but it'd be handy to grab hold of a chart so you know where we are talking about

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