Have had some trouble servicing a couple of lever drag reels. Normaly just give them a dip in warm soapy water leave them to dry then inox the external moving parts. but for some reason decided to strip them right down layed everything out neat cleaned everything up lubricated and reversed them back together. looked great and looked like i knew what i was doing however now they both are stiff to wind when the drag is up, if i back the drag right off they wind like normal but when setting the drag up to 5kg they can hardly be turned. Does anyone have any ideas of what i have misplaced / needs replacing or what i have done incorrectly? Any feedback is appreciated and can hopefully save me sending them away

Just wondering would anyone know where I could buy some deck grip type material that you can fix to alloy boats.

Cheers

hey guys
just got a new reel and want to know what the best braid to use is any would be much appreciated

Guys

If anyone has lost a gaff down East Fremantle way give me a call on 0430011677.

I found one this morning - it was in a safe place but just looks like it was forgotten to be taken home.

Hi guys. Home from hospital for a while so time to get rid of some gear I have way to much to add in for sale section. Have fishing / boating / tools / furniture / ect. Used to do property maintenance so. Lots of tools I will be selling my battle scared old shark cat I have for over 20 years few things to fix as had no intension of selling I will only give address to pm so it members only at first hope to see you sat/sun 8/4 

just wanting to know if anyone knows of the biggest size jigheads you can buy...i understand that some go on hook size and others go on weight... i know hook sizes 4,6, and 8 and also the smaller ones that weigh f,all like 1/2 gm and a 1 gm but how big can you get them?

May have one or two spots for a fish on the weekend won't  know until closer what day we are going.will be heading out from two rocks.

As a result of some good feedback from on the "have you suffered from seasickness thread" a lot of chatter has come out about what you have had to do as a decky and what your skipper has made you do as part of your "job"!!!

I've spent quite a few years at sea, either as a decky crayfishing for one season [that was enough] salmon fishing, wetlining and sharkfishing both longline and demersal netting as a decky and as a skipper. Over that time I've met some real characters who played some of the worst tricks you could imagine and done some good ones myself.

While sharking up north we had a market for shark claspers [dicks] and would cut them off and chuck them in a bucket to be rinsed and counted/ weighed at the end of each day, anytime we had a newby on board we would get them to give the dicks a rinse which involve squirting them with the deck hose that delivers something like 50 litres a minute flow through an inch hose. The newby would poke the hose in the bucket and instantly with salt water it foams up so I would yell at the poor bugger, grab the bucket and toss the contents over the side , telling him that they were now bloody worthless as he'd washed the sperm out of them and it was a loss of something like $300 a kilo.  The decky would nearly shit himself.

 The other crew were wise to it and had bolted up round the wheelhose and were cacking themselves while I tore strips off the poor bugger as they'd been through it themselves. The poor bloke would be a blubbering wreck for about 10 minutes till we let them in on the secret.

 Much the same down south when we pulled up the orange spongy gorganzola in the net, the decky would instantly try to pull it out but being soft it would fall to bits instantly and away i'd go.

scored 1 day of work in the next fortnite got a car from work for the day can anyone help me out with a spot there were i mite get something and wat bait to use  will be all catch and release thanks for the help

Nothing to say really except Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/14031887/warning-to-boaties-after-rescues/

First call Saturday (11.30am) for EPIRB alert 15nm off Hillarys. Dispatch both vessels at speed. On the way out 3 people picked up out the water by RAC chopper. When we arrive find Cat under water with bow just showing.

The next hour was spent trying to get it back on 2 hulls for towing. had some success but not all the way.

Towed the vessel to Thompsons Bay in the hope we could refloat.

We were able to get with 20mtrs of the beach with Rangers assistance but unable to refloat as transom door not sealed and believe water had got into the hulls which we could no access.

This picture was when further out.

Inspection found a lot of gear still in the boat including tackle boxes and high end rod/reels.

Got home around 7.00pm

Second call

Saturday night 9.30pm get a call re multiple flare sighting north off Rotto. 5 rescue vessels and 2 choppers dispatched. On the way out advised a vessel had located the vessel in distress.

Short story is that person on the vessel broken down about 10nm off Ocean Reef called his father around 6.00pm to advise he had broken down. Father launches his boat and decides to go and get him. Whilst looking for him (dark by now) sons mobile runds out of battery. Son decides to let off flares. No one had been advised of this, so that is why full resources launched.

Only found this out after we escorted both vessel to Ocean Reef. Both vessels were at this point under power. Distressed vessel had battery problems.

When I explained the situation the the father he did not careand wondered what all the fuss was about.

Got home at 1.30am and not a happy chappy.

 On all completed an additional 3 rescue.

 Hi All

    Was going to make afue more placky and was putting it out there what is your best catching colours ??

   i have green ,brown ,pearl green and light purple ,have had them for a while and havnt had to much of a chance to use them just yet

   i have the 200mm and the 130mm flick baits

  thanks all   jeff

oceanlook.com

Just been into Oceanside and bought a heap of gear. Thanks Blake (Hope I remembered your name right) for the expert help and info.As a beginner trying to get into the jigging game it was the info i needed to get started. Being from old school of bait and mono I feel like a young kid again with his first rod. The service is what I was after in there and didn't mind paying but still got a good discount anyway.The shop is out of my way but I will go there to get get my specialist fishing gear in the future.Keep it up guys. Maybe you should open a branch in Vic Park ;)

 Hi guys has anyone caught or heard if they catch crabs in gnaraloo bay. 

If you haven't already seen this, check out this fancy flying of an RC plane.

Joe Smith's Friday Noon Demo 2011

regards
rusty...

does anybody know where i could buy i shimano biomaster xtb for under $190

 Does anyone know of a good (cheap) mobile mechanic north of the river. I need axle replaced and 2 hub assembly's. 

Cheers Sammy 

 time to buy a new phone what would you recommend if i wanted the phone to be decent car nav and gps capable of allowing me to enter in a gps mark and guide me there as well as saving any great marks i come across whilst searching for good ground. What apps would i need to download and approx cost or is this functionality built into the devices nowadays?

cheers OldSalt

Has been a long time for me - just had a couple and still love them . Got me thinking about trying to make my own - has anyone made them before, can offer some advice about how to do it? Thanks    

Hi Guys,

All Boat Business are having a sale on Boat Covers and Outbourd covers by Oceansouth.

All fishwrecked members only will receive 15% off my current special prices.

Example a Jumbo cover 7.6>8.2m we're selling for $549.00 (RRP$663.00) -15% is $466.65, thats a great saving.

This special will finish 30th June 2012 and forward orders will be taken with payment in full only.

Chart below shows what sizes and styles avail and how to measure guide.

PM for any questions you may have.

Here are some of the features,

The semi custom covers are recommended for light trailering, a excellent choice for long term storage, with many extras such as:

• Large diameter rope enclosed in hem, adjustable for tight fit against hull.
• Buckle straps sewn into hem for easy fitting of tie-downs straps.
• Fitted sections gives tailored fit across deck structures.
• Semi custom fitted bow, for added strength and protection
• U.V resistant
• 280gsm (8.25 oz/sq.yd) polyester canvas
• Breathable
• Weatherproof
• Water resistant
• Tie-downs & trailerable straps included
• Storage bag included
• Advanced coating technology assures maximum water resistance and breathability

There has just been a 4.4 strength earthquake in Melbourne.

Early reports that there is only minor damage and no one hurt

Got this today in reply to my initail email

Hi,

Australia has one of the most diverse and beautiful marine environments in the world.

I'm taking the opportunity to write back to everyone who wrote to me, or provided their email address on a postcard or petition to advocate for increased protection for our oceans.

For generations Australians have understood the need to preserve pristine areas on land as national parks. Our oceans contain unique marine life which need protection too.

This decision helps turn the tide on protection of the oceans and Australia now leads the world in marine protection.

The maps show the most comprehensive network of marine protected areas in the world and represent the largest addition to the conservation estate in Australia’s history. Wherever we could achieve the same environmental outcome and minimise the impact on industry or recreation we've done so.

Following the huge number of submissions received, protection has been increased for a number of iconic areas, including the Perth Canyon, Geograph Bay, the waters off Margaret River, and reefs in the Coral Sea Marine Reserve including Osprey Reef, one of the top dive sites in the world.

Together the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Coral Sea Commonwealth marine reserve will become the largest marine protected area in the world, covering 1.3 million square kilometres.

Follow this link for the YouTube preview of the announcement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JvFAsylK-8&list=UU3rz6-O0WRfvRcvtl8Q0R-Q&index=1&feature=plcp

http://www.environment.gov.au/marinereserves

http://youtu.be/5oC-HDpc3Vo

waSourceID:NT000041C2

The proposed national marine reserve network will protect more than a third of Australia's oceans.

Australians have always had a special relationship with our oceans. Most of our major cities hug the coast, and beach holidays are part of growing up for almost all of us. We are deepening that relationship by leading the world on protecting our magnificent oceans.

Yours sincerely,

Tony Burke

 This was my reply

Mr Burke

you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about - have you ever visited Perth.

On The West website you are stated as saying - "Environment Minister Tony Burke says divers can still access parts of a massive underwater canyon off the coast of Fremantle after a world-first network of marine reserves is established."

see link - http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/news/13984887/divers-can-still-access-rotto-trench-minister

This trench is 700mtrs deep - no diver could access that and fishing in the trench is only done in the top 20mtr.

How about you have the guts to come over here (that's if you know where Perth is) and explain yourself.

regards

Mark
 

: 

Tswas my reply

Follow this link for copies of the maps and details:

I am proud to be able to let you know that Labor has acted to protect our precious oceans and marine life with the world’s largest network of marine reserves.

Direct from China

Hi all,

I'm in Perth for a few weeks and need my DSLR camera sensor and lense done as spots are appearing in my photos. Any recommendations on places that can do it?

Damien

Recently a new Woolworths /Caltex servo has opened up here in Carnarvon which is a bit of a bonus for those who use shopper dockets to save a bit .

Its nearly right in to town on the LHS so you won't miss it.

Since it opened diesel and petrol have dropped by about 4-5 cents a litre

One is hoping the prices will drop even further now that construction has started on a new roadhouse to replace the old Palms /BP servo that went under with the floods. Its supposed to be the u beaut jobby that will have everything for the truckies with showers, 24 hour service, good meals, you name it but we will have to wait and see until its finished.

Seeing jet skis, once the realm of water based rev heads, are now being used more and more as fishing craft i wonder if there will ever be a fishing application for these :) hahahahaha

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/news/8483608/the-jetovator-a-water-powered-motorbike-for-the-high-seas

Just seeing as it's in the news at the moment was wondering if anyone had fished the Cocos islands? If so what is on offer there fishing wise, good time of year to go, charters,  accomodation etc.

I went for a fly along the coast from Seabird to Alkamos this arvo.

Lots of weed patches and the mouth of the Moore River is open