Whilst on the rescue boat yesterday I noticed a vessel with Hookah system (on the bow) leave Mindarie Marina in the morning. Then in the afternoon I saw the same boat leave Hillarys. Seems to me they dived in the morning, dropped the catch of home and then went out again. went to different marina incase fisheries watching.

Saw them again this afternoon out of Hillarys.

Seemed to be a few dive boats heading out in the afternoon even when the sea breeze was in following perfect conditions in the morning.

Has anybody heard of these cameras or know anyone who has used one .I have found them on ebay and they  are an Aussie store  based in Perth.

Spotted some extremely rare lubra lipped deep divers off NW cape on the camera this arvo.

When they first came in to view there was a fair size cod swimming with them, hope it would come back to be in a pic but no luck

Hi Guys

Does anyone have a go pro camera and are they any good? If you have one what mounts etc would you recommend?

Any info would be great, battery life, quailty of video etc. I have got all the tech spec from the website but after real would data

Cheers

CCC

Hi all,

I've had some mods done to the console on my ally boat.  I wanted to spray this white, plus touch up a few marks on the boat.

What's the go with marine paint?  Can you buy it in a spray can?  It's only a small area so I don't need alot of paint.

Also - does anyone know of a place to buy it NOR.  I live up Mindarie way.

cheers

Wayne

The jetty is open again after repairs from the last fire have been complted. Its still closed off from the shed to the end because of work still to be done on replacing piles that couldn't be reach from the prior big fire that closed it for the extended lenght of time. They are working on grant applications for funding but its still down the track .

Word has it that golden trevs, mulloway, tailor and the odd shark mackie have been caught there lately plus the usual tiger hanging about.

Went for a trip with a mate to deliver an inspector to a bulk carrier anchored at Cape Cuvier yesterday.

While the inspector was on board we dropped a line over the side to pass the time. No bait on board so it was on with a trusty chrome slice and down to the bottom for a bit of jigging , no more than a minute later and up comes a dreaded NW blowie, lethal to eat but top bait. Off with the sides and down goes a couple of bottom rigs and a makeshift floater out the back in the hope of a mackie or tuna. Ian looked happy while pulling his fish in but the grin disappeared as soon as he saw what it was.

We were not able to drop a lure in on the run up and back due to time constraints but that will change next time out.

Pics show the cape as we arrived,  Ian and his blowie, looking back towards the cliffs and a magic sunset on the way home.

gonna head out again this arvo for a troll in the river will post report tomoz. hopefully get into some of the 40cm beasts again! will be in 4.5m old red boat if anyone out there come say hi will be predominately around pt walter stretch! 

Timmo

Hi Guys, Just wondering about getting a dive ticket. My question is do you have to go through a dive school by requirement or are there private trainers who can take you through the course. If so does anyone know someone who is qualified to do so?

Taking the family to Margaret River btween Xmas & New Year. Not taking the boat this time so looking for some land based option.

Info on where to fish and what to expect this time of year.

thanking you in anticipation of your responses

What a night, out gettin pics of the storm till 2.30am. In bed asleep by 3.30am lol Bloody rooted today

Got to love Australian summer storms by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

Got to love Australian summer storms by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

Got to love Australian summer storms by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

Got to love Australian summer storms by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

We've done it before and the Metro guys are getting together so who wants to catch up for a beer on Sunday Arvo December 18th at the Tambrey Centre to brag about the year gone by and dream about the catches to come over the summer months.

4pm sound good? i'll have a massive hangover hence the late start.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-06/wa-earthquake/3714596

everyone ok?

The $3.8million motorway smash involving 8 Ferraris, 3 Mercedes, a Lamborghini, a Skyline and a humble Toyota Prius (which was in the wrong place at the wrong time)

Thirteen high-end sports car owners - and one driver of a Toyota Prius - were probably close to tears last night after a $3.8million motorway pile-up.

A single miscalculation from a Ferrari driver leading a convoy of sports car connoisseurs left a trail of twisted Italian and German metal trailing across this motorway in Japan.

Ten people were rushed to hospital after the smash on the Chugoku Expressway in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, yesterday afternoon, but none of their injuries were said to be serious.

Not so sporty now: Japanese police and rescue teams investigate damaged Ferrari cars at the site of a traffic accident.

 

 

But the damage to their wallets may be far more grievous. Among the wrecked vehicles were eight Ferraris, three Mercedes, a Lamborghini, and a Skyline, as well as a Prius hybrid that was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The trailing cars then proceeded to crash one by one, with the ensuing carnage closing down the express way for six hours while emergency services cleared up the mess.

The cars involved in the epic smash included at least two Ferrari F430s, two Ferrari 360 Modenas, two Ferrari F355s and a Lamborghini Diablo.

There was also a Nissan Skyline GT-R - the only current Japanese supercar - and two Mercedes Benz, while the cheapest involved in the crash was the Toyota Prius hybrid.

Written off: Sports Nippon estimated the value of the vehicles involved in the crash to be 300million yen ($3.8million)

To have a drink over the hoilday season,   Let us know what you guys think

sherbie

Hi all

Good news for those of you who live in the Dunsborough and Busselton area. Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz are now stocking a range of Xtreme Coolers. This is going to make it even easier to get your hands on an Xtreme Cooler if you live in the area. DOS are stocking boxes in the standard range. These feature thick recessed lids, stainless latches, carry handles, welded hinges and skid plates. All boxes are tough and fully insulated. So, if there is a box in our range you have been looking at on the web and you are in the area, get down to DOS to have a chat to Dave and Damo who will get you sorted.

Looking forward to keeping you updated on our range and the news at Xtreme Coolers.

Regards

Dave

thinking about taking the boat out tomorow not much wind or swell but thunder storms forcast what do youse think

Cockburn Sound crab stocks continue to recover 

Continuing improvement in recruitment and stability of crab stocks in Cockburn Sound has led to a further easing in restrictions there, since the crab fishery was reopened two years ago.

Department of Fisheries’ Principal Management Officer (Southern Bioregions) Dr Kim Walshe said recreational fishers would have a longer season and a range of changes to assist commercial fishers would come into force, when the new crab season begins in the Sound in mid-December.

“The decision to close the crab fishery in Cockburn Sound between 2006 and 2009 is paying dividends, with researchers reporting a much improved status for both juvenile and older blue swimmer crabs which allows for the easing of some of the restrictions,” he said.

“We need to remain vigilant to ensure the sustainability of the fishery, but careful management has helped the recovery and the improvement is a heartening bonus for both recreational and commercial fishers.”

For recreational crab fishers there will be a four month increase in the length of the Cockburn Sound season, which will run from 15 December 2011 to 31 August 2012. The State-wide 127mm minimum size limit for blue swimmer crabs and the West Coast Bioregion bag and boat limits continue to apply.

The changes for licensed commercial fishing operators will be:

• Decreasing the commercial minimum legal size limit for male blue swimmer crabs from 135mm to 130mm; (female size stays at 135mm);
• A commercial season from 15 December to 15 June (an extra 2.5 months); and
• Increased time to set and pull crab pots – now 3am to 3pm daily fishing time.

Dr Walshe said that recreational fishing activity for crabs occurred mainly around the fringes of Cockburn Sound, while the commercial operators generally fished in the deeper waters.

“I am pleased that the peak bodies for recreational and commercial fishers are supportive of the changes and that they understand the imperative to continue monitoring the status of crab stocks through Department of Fisheries’ research,” he said.

“The fishery has come a long way since 2006 and the new rules will ensure the rebuilding phase continues. The Department of Fisheries will work with fishers to closely monitor impacts of this season’s new controls and review the suitability of the measures prior to the season for 2012/13.”

DoF media release 2 December 2011

Robots track lobsters for important habitat research project  

Small waterproof robots, designed to be attached to lobster pots, are being built and deployed for new research, to examine and monitor the marine habitat of Western Australia’s iconic rock lobster species.

The project, focusing on the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus), is being made possible through $115,000 funding from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).

Department of Fisheries WA Senior Scientist Dr Simon de Lestang said the research added to a suite of projects that had been examining the potential causes of record low settlement numbers for juvenile rock lobsters (puerulus) in recent years.

“We have developed the project in consultation with the Western Rock Lobster Council and it is aimed at developing a cost effective tool to help researchers and fishers understand more about the habitat of the species,” Dr de Lestang said.

“It will enable underwater mapping of lobster habitats and determine its associations with lobster abundance and size composition.

“The robotic cameras, attached to rock lobster pots and float lines, will open a new window and insight into underwater communities between Shark Bay and The Capes.”

Dr de Lestang said the water proof robots were fully programmable.

“The can collect GPS information, while they are aboard a vessel, they can detect when they’ve been deployed in water and automatically activate a camera to capture high definition vision of a lobster pot’s decent to the seabed and later record water temperature and more vision at various intervals while the pot is sitting on the bottom,” he said.

“There is a real need for a cost-effective approach to collecting oceanographic and habitat information and we believe these POTBots (Pictures Of The Bottom) will be very useful.

“This project will develop and implement a system capable of providing constantly updating, geo-referenced, environmental data, including information on the composition of benthic (sea floor) habitats.

“While the initial focus will be on the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery, this technology is potentially transferable to other fisheries in the State and monitoring and documenting ocean habitats to measure impacts of climate change.”

DoF Media Release Monday 5 December 2011

Just a head up guys. Plenty of snakes out and about in the last week or so.

I work in welshpool and we have had 2 tigersnakes right at the entrance to our building also my dad that works down the road have had one in the panel shops.

To top it off i was at my girlfreinds little sister's 3yr old bday party in myalup yesterday and we were about to head out the back with all the kids to play on the jumpy castle and we spotted a nice sized Tigersnake on the lawn. With all the kids around and pet dog and being a fair distance from bunno hospital it was a worry. So many around lately.

Be careful guys

bit off topic but i'd like to know how you manage your music as i need to get up to date.

which site do you download your music from? (for free , that is)       and what prog on pc do you use to store it on ( i tunes???)

cheers

Some of todays haul. Still no whites

 Heya Guys, looking for a reliable and skilled limestone wall and paver in the SOR area, mine has gone awol!!

Have some walls and paving i need done!

Anyone know anyone?

just checked seabreeze and monday looks great anyone going out

Proposed riverpark changes released

Speed restrictions, changes to water ski operations and closing some areas to motorised vessels are features of a proposed new management plan for the Swan Canning Riverpark.

NZ 94 for 4 at lunch day 1.

All th new comers get a wicket and or a catch!!

Lyon the leg spinner, pattinson and Starc all get one.

Good to see AUS getting off to a good start!

a couple of the photos i got with my phone while was down at gnarabup boat ramp last thursday after i left home in prevelly as i could see flames getting way 2 close for my liking was stuck down boat ramp for a few hours with about 30 other people (my mum included)  while fire went through prevelly and gnarabup , damn stressfull from what we seen from on the beach we thought no houses would be left at all thank you to F.E.S.A for their highly commended efforts, 

P.S i have many friends alot of them keen fishermen(surfers) that lost every thing in the fire, boats, fishing gear let alone all their other worldly possesions if anyone has anything at all that they could donate 2 fellow fishermen in need please feel free 2 contact me and i will find u the best place 2 donate 2 or i can personaly make sure a few of my mates get them cheers guys , and no im not on the scam just want 2 help out friends that are going though hard times  thanks ...

hi gents

I am thinking of purchasing a Humminbird 787 c2 on ebay. Can anyone give me some advice on these and do they have a good software update online system? Whats the quality like, etc?

Any advice would be greatful.

Cheers

Don

Cops escorting Cold Chisel caught speeding- 45kms over speed limit