General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

Blah Blah Glenn McGrath

It may be just me but I reckon Glenn McGrath needs to grow a set of balls.

Instead of pandering to social media trolls with a lame apology he just needs say 'yes I enjoy hunting, when I hunted in Africa it was with a licenced and legal hunting operation'.

As for those trolls claiming they'll never donate to his charity because he 'legally' killed some animals , big deal, they've probably never donated anyway.

The real irony here is that these same trolls are probably the same ones advocation clemency for the Bali heroin traffickers, who by the way were peddling human death.


careers crossroad

So in at a point in my career where i have some cash to invest 10k in a training course that would almost guarantee employment for the next 10 years. I'm interested in a short intensive course that would lead to an interesting career. Preferably with a little outdoor activity and pays reasonably well. Any ideas???

cheer's Old Salty


mandurah crabs

went for a crab to day , launched at 5 am and crabbed around the ski area (outside) at mandurah out from the Nain street ramp , get got 17 but took us until 11am heaps and heaps of under size and the jennys are starting to show signs of going to berry (and we got some big jennys but threw them back)


fxxxchin smoking

thought I was going well nearly 2 years but have started again 20 a day trying to hide it from the wife , feel like I have l let every 1 down , if I had never never had smoked that cigar at a reunion I would be ok , nicotine , worse than hard drugs it never lets go of you and you just buy it at the shops over the counter


Car Aircon Service or Regas

Anyone had aircon in their vehicles serviced or re-gassed and is it worth effort/cost ? If so any recommendations NOR ( around Osb Park/Balcatta or thereabouts)

Have 100 series Landcruiser TD 2004 and not sure if it needs service etc.

Only ask as don't drive it much and jumped in after driving my other car ( new commodore) into the cruiser and felt that wasn't as cold . All works OK and new belts etc put on a week or so ago .

Cheers


Tld20 help

 hi guys, I need some help with my tld. The anti reverse failed so I got a new dog and spring and replaced them but it still failed. Upon closer inspection the holder of the dog is loose. Is there a way to fix this or do I have to get a whole new side? Thanks in advance. 


Watch out for roos and goats

For those about to travel north to Carnarvon or further north keep an eye out for roos and goats as well as the usual sheep and cattle.
With recent rain south of town the grass has started growing alongside the road and this is attracting big numbers in to feed.

Had to drive down to Gero last Friday morning and back on Saturday arvo, saw at least 50 roos , 2 big brown bulls, maybe a hundred sheep and what felt like a thousand goats, all between Wooramel and to about 20km south of town


Exmouth in april school holidays

 Anybody heading up to exy in the april school holidays ? the countdown is on i cant wait .


Four Corners - Greyhounds

Have just watched the four corners episode of the live bating during the Grey Hound training...

I guess through naivety I had dismissed the cruelty to the dogs and had never thought much more about it...

If they treat the bait like they do I can only imagine what they do to the dogs that aren't at the top of their game...

I wont place another bet on the dogs after seeing what actually takes place...

Fucking disgusting!!

Speak with your feet fella's....

TB


Ali boat trailer...

Puttin' it out there, fellas...who's a good mob to go with? Looking to replace the existing wreck. 19 footer if it helps any... 


Painters, floor sanders & polishers

I am looking to have a make over done on a rental property in North Perth. Interior paint job on a 1940s two bedroom property plus floors sanded and polished. If there are any FW trades people interested send me a pm. Current tenants move out mid next week so looking for tradies sooner rather than later.


Continuous plastic hinge material

Anyone know where I might source it here in Perth  


GIANTS

They reckon half of WA went and seen the Giants on the weekend, both my kids volunteered for it and were part of the blue shirt team keeping the idiots at bay. Me and the cook went up yesterday afternoon/evening and saw it. Kudos to the PTA for sorting out transport, our train back was surely overloaded, but it hauled 8 odd carriages without an issue. The event was surely quite spectacular, would have been a good day on the water today as they headed back to Henderson to get packed away. 5.4 million to bring them here, sure I would go and something like that again.


Fj Holden

 Hey all hope the fishing has been good for you's. Just a quick one my wife's uncle got cleaned up in his pride and joy by sum muppet who run a red light this morning just wondering if anyone on here knows someone or someone on here that might have sum fj parts laying around. I know it's a long shot but it's worth a try. Cheers


Beginner Crossing hill river mouth next week

 Taking the family to Jurien pinnacles ect. Next week end.

I just wondered if any one had any current knowledge on if it would be possible/advisable to cross the river mouth at hill river?

I won't have a second vehicle with us.

Cheers.


monster cobia from oman, stella stretching goodness

 big boy, some kind of fish over there in oman. lucky buggers

 

 

the facebook page if your able to view it, or dont believe 

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Hallaniyat-Fishing-Charters/1000444003302554

 

 

 


Best of both worlds

the guy behind me at the caravan park has a pretty good setup 


Tough Times?

So it seems things are reaaaallllly slowing out there in the business and job world for WA.  Whats the tale of woe from your work site at the moment?

It's cost cutting central around here; cars, contractors and any small expense that once would have been no issue.


Finding North using a watch

Analogue watch - Aim 12 o'clock (top of the dial) at the sun the point midway between 12 & the hour hand is North.
Digital watch - using your knowledge of what an analogue dial looks like repeat above.

If by chance it is exactly 6 am - 9 o'clock is Nth
If it's 6 pm 3 o'clock is nth.

http://modernsurvivalblog.com/survival-skills/how-to-use-a-watch-as-a-compass/

Scroll down to southern hemisphere (disregard the twig comment just use your eyes and your brain)

Hope this helps.


Pop top caravan advice

FW crew,

Now the family is growing and tent camping is going to put a hand brake on I was thinking about investing in some happiness for the missus which will mean me getting away more.

Looking at a small little pop top van that has off road ability.

I know Jayco make shit loads but not sure what model is what I am after.

Really it will only be used for sleeping in as we already have an awesome camp shelter that we'll spend our days in.

I'm sure you lot can help out,

Cheers in advance TB


lost gps spots and geting home

my hummingbird 799ci crashed on me and I lost all my gps spots , its up and working again fine, does any guru out there know how I can recover my gps spots or are they gone forever (not that I caught any fish on them )putting a compass on the boat now as we were about 70km of shore when it happened so well out of site of land , I lost all my tracks as well which I use to get home and wasn't sure which way was home , got lucky when a rec boat went past and I decided to follow him in modern technology is a good thing until it dies . Back in the day I did everything with a map and compass bearings, it was bit of a wake up call for me to not depend on my electronics . And yes I know I could have used the sun as a guide


Fires

the little bastard lighting these fires down this way is at it again, they've got 5 or 6 fires on the go down this way at present. Need to find them and lock them up or I can think of other options.


dont make my stuff up

thought I was being smart when I told my offsider to use the pot winch to pull up the anchor , "will save your back I said" he said "gee that's better than hand pulling it" did it 3 times and then lost my 270 dollar Rockna anchor as the I didn't notice the winch was shredding the anchor rope , seems anchor rope and cray pot rope are very different , if any diver finds a rockna anchor in 30 meters about 3 km behind coventery reef its mine please return it to its rightful home


Just realised what that's for

just purchased a rule  2000gph bilge pump for my boat & just realised what the plate between the hull & transom support is for. To mount your bilge pump! Now to bring myself to drill the hole for the outlet...


What happened to Meersy's post

 Went to show a mate Meeersy's Dhuie pic and the whole post has dissapeared??


24kg angler stealth le grande bent butt anyone used one

 Found one for $390 just wondering if these are any good and if there worth the money i will be strapping a tiagra 50w to it 


anyone lose a fad????

coz theres one in 49 m south of rotto!


shimano anarchy. shimano ocea jigger. daiwa saltist extreme

 Has anyone used any of  these rods in the pe8 range i need something to bounce 3-500gram jigs and it to not be a broom stick


Donations to Fishwrecked

Wow just randomly looked at the donations and noticed that it has become few and far between.

Realy enjoy this site with all its "Popcorn" moments and banter.

Why so few help Im not sure but everything that can assist the site has to be a good thing.

Plus you get a little Black fish on your Avatar!!


Freo lose patience with sylvia

 sylvia sent back to peel thunder  after failing to meet club fitness expectations....  highest paid wafl player????