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Lucky bay

could some one please tellme how can i get into lucky bay up north.


Dancing with sharks


LOST DINGY

Hi every one, last night at rottnest in narrow neck bay i lost a WHITE 11FOOT DINGY with 10 horse power 4 stroke HONDA motor, if any one has seen it or has it in their possesion PM me, thankyou very much.

Cheers


Tackle HQ now on facebook

Hey guys

Just letting you all know we are now on facebook, add us as a friend and stay updated with new products and promotions we are having in store, plus keep posted for fishing reports and tips.

cheers
Luke


Will, Kate and Monty Python

On the eve of the royal wedding I reckon there’s no better time to re-watch Monty Python’s take on royalty... classic stuff.


Want to get a start in mining?

First Quantum Minerals are looking to take in a number of Process Technicians at entry level for down here at the Ravensthorpe Nickel Operations. FIFO, DIDO or residential if your lucky enough to get a property in Ravy or Hopey.  Opportunites dont come around like this very often, so if your interested, follow the link and see what comes of it.

 

Cheers

Dale

 

 

http://www.seek.com.au/Job/entry-level-process-technicians-operators/in/albany-great-southern/19630126


whitting

can anyone please help me out my son wonts to catch his mum a big whiting for mothers day . but i dont know where to go i have a boat and gps please help out the little bugger.


Coffs Harbour

Hi Guys and girls, was wondering if any of you out there has fished around the Coffs Harbour (NSW) region, have a wedding to attend at the start of October over that way and wanted to wet a line while i'm there, will be there with the missus, 11 month old son and mother in law so was thinking jettys? also i have heard that you need a fishing liscence to fish in NSW, does this include fishing from a charter boat? or is it exempt from the liscence like our fishing from boat liscence?

 

any help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers Yewie 


Funniest you tube vid in a long time

I threw this up on another forum but i thought i may aswell drop a link here,

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTlsqZ214Mw

 

cheers russ


Is there a more moving tribute

 to commemorate an occasion than the "Last Post" - I doubt it very much. Certainly makes my hairs stand up being the proud Aussie that I am. How can we not be proud thinking about the Aussie and NZ diggers on this day. What a very special day it is. 


Looking for a 4x4 mechanic in Maddington Area.

Have found a vehicle i would like a pre-purchase check done on.

I would really like the vehicle given a thorough look over by someone who knows 4wd's, espcially Pajeros.

 

Anyone know of someone who would be worth contacting??

 

Cheers,

 

George.


Last of and weekend Sales at Xtreme Coolers

Hi all

I have a few ranges that are very low on stock at the moment and thought a last of sale might interest a few in the FW community.

What's left:

1 x XT100litre white $180.00 save $60.00

2 x XTWC 150litre blue $270.00

1 x XT180litre marble $270.00 save $60.00

 

Weekend Special

XT100litre Mack orange $220.00 Save $50.00 Made for pelagic action. Excellent for the trips North.

Evapac cryovac machine $220.00 save $22.00 Comes with 25 bags and jar attachments. Good stock available. This machine will not let you down.

 

 XTSH 210litre now sold out.

Give Dave a call on 0403978583 or PM for details and enquiries.

 

Dave


Xtreme coolers around for the Easter weekend AND SPECIAL.

Hi all.

 

Just returned from Geraldton last week and had a great time up there. Met up with a few FW members and thanks to Poddy and Paul who helped me deal with a few customers at a busy time. The locals up there seemed to love their big boxes so i gather they do pretty well offshore.

I will be around over Easter and into next week. Plan a trip to Rotto a bit later so if you are keen to catch up with me next week might be best to PM me or give me a rimg on 0403978583 to make a time. The last few weeks have been pretty busy and a big thanks must go out to the FW family who have supportied me through sales or recommendations.

It try hard to give the FW community a good discount and service.

The new Evapac packing machines are doing well and are a quality product i have been testing for nearly 3 years. It comes with a 2 year warranty, moisture tray built in seneor for sealing, 25 free bags, jar attachments and a motor that does not need to cool down. I pack all of my fish with this and it has not let me down at all unlike many other brands that we have broken. It is a well priced quality product at $242.00 and will last you a long time. It is powerful, reliable and tough. We also carry a large range of bags in small, medium and large. You can of course choose to use other bags or even a roll from another supplier. I am really keen on this model as you can tell and can personally recommend it. Get a few guys together who you normally travel with and the cost is even lower.

EASTER SPECIAL: Purchase any cooler box over Easter at the great FW prices and get a further $20.00 off the purchase price of the Evapac.

Hope you all have a greatr easter. Let's hope the salmon make their way up here.

Looking forward to meet some more FW crew over Easter and beyond.

Regards

 

Dave Allen

 


Photobucket Issues? Alternatives?

Well i'm having a few dramas with Photobucket, it's lost my account and i'm apparently one of the 0.1% of people who are affected (yeah right) anybody else having drama's? I'd really like to get my exmouth report up this weekend and i can't upload.

What other free photo sites are people using?


Rent/Hire a 4x4 in perth.

Im looking to head up to Kalbarri for 4 days - friday-monday. Would have liked to buy a 4x4 but im thinking i might be better off looking to hire just for those few days.

 

Can anyone reccommend a cheaper hire place than the usual stuff. I dont need a fancy vehicle, just somthing spacious that can handle some real light offroad stuff.

 

Cheers,

 

George.

 

 


Ledge Point

Hey Folks

I'm new to the site and thought i'd see if i could find out what the fishing is like from both beach and tinny at ledge point

thinking of taking the family camping after the easter maddness spending 3 to 4 days.

Demersals from a tinny? Its a 3.6m stacer with a 15 johnson on it. Tiny tinny i know.

 

Any thoughts guys are appreciated. also is it possible to dive from the beach for crays around that area?

 

A real novice, any info would be grouse.

 

Reags


Qld goverment with there heads in the sand.

Worth a read. Just for a laugh really big mistake on belalf of the Qld people Mrs Bligh.

http://www.news.com.au/national/queenslands-buy-local-t-shirts-made-in-bangladesh-and-the-us/story-e6frfkvr-1226040290547


Buying a car outside of WA - advice

I'm looking at buying a car soon (well a Pajero hopefully).

Been looking at prices on car sales, but someone the other day mentioned that you can get cars cheaper from NSW/VIC, pay for the shipping and still end paying less than WA prices.

Spent a bit of time googling this, but not come up with much.

Does anyone have any experience of this and if so could they let me know what they thought of it?

Also, anyone that has any general car buying advice for WA it would be much appreciated.

Cheers

 


Happy Easter to all.

 For all of those that are getting away for the easter break, take care on the roads as there will be plenty of crazy drivers about. 

Good luck to those that will be chasing the feed of fish and enjoy your break while not forgetting the meaning of it all.


Grasshopper Report

I'm driving to Exy mid next week from Perth.  I short while ago people were reporting grasshoppers in large numbers and recommending insect screens across the radiator.  Is this still recommeded or have the numbers dropped off?


Stella handle issues

I was reading on another website of issues some anglers were having with the rubber handles on the Stellas and other Shimano reels.  Apparently the rubber is becoming tacky and breaking down as a result of coming into contact with maybe inox, gulp juice or sunscreen.  Another person commented that the rubber soft keys in his Furuno sounder was suffering a similar complaint. 

Anyone here had similar problems?


Free pass to Gero boat show this weekend

Hi all, as mentioned in the main post for the Gero show, i have one free pass for the show that is for both Sat and Sun. Show is in Geraldton this weekend. First in gets the pass. Hope to see a few FW members coming to say hello.

 

Cheers

 

Dave


@#$%@# - get a job and quit trying to get rich at others expense.

Had the store alarm go off this morning at 3am.  My mobile get the signal followed by a call from the monitoring center.  Grabbed the keys and headed up to find the front glass door smashed.  Called the cops to inform them what happened.  Looked thru the window and there didn't seem to be anybody in there, so I kept the cops on the phone and went in to check.  All clear, no one in the store.  Was told that a car was on the way.

 

The cops arrived quick smart and were very professional, took a bunch of pictures as I went thru the security camera footage.

 

3 persons, hooded walk up to the store, unwrap a hammer and smash the glass to try to get in.  Alarm goes off and they split.  Okay, they didn't get anything, but it really screwed up my day.  What was supposed to be a full day on the water with Till, but ended up being on the phone with the insurance company and glazier to get the damage fixed.

 

In this day and age, while the food cost, labour cost  rent are so high, every cent that comes in goes to the bank.  Now I have to fork out  for repairs and higher insurance at the next renewal.

 

I don't need this.

 

Once again - sorry Till for having to cancel at the last minute.

 

 


For the surfers, take a look

Imagine we had this bowling up somewhere on the Swan, would at least thin out Perth's crowds huh!

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/banzai/surf/videos/watch/24897009/


mundine vs woods

who's your money on??  

come on , one more trip to the canvas please for mr mundine


Recommendation for stubby holder supplier

Hi crew...

I'm after a couple of recommendations for stubby holder suppliers..

It's just for my sons sports team and looking at about 250-300.

So if you have used anyone in the past who produces a reasonable product at a good price, I would be grateful for suggestions !

 

cheers,

Paul


how to get bottom lock on hds10

hi guys. the lack of instructions for my hds is wreaking my head. does anyone know how to turn on the bottom lock????
thanks heaps


Geraldton Boat Show: Xtreme Coolers

Hi all

The Geraldton Boat Show is on this weekend running on Saturday the 16th - Sunday the 17th of April. Xtreme Coolers will be exhibiting at the show. I will be bringing up the current range which ranges from 27litres to 260litres. I did not plan on taking a 260litre so if you are dead keen on seeing/purchasing one then let me know and i will put one in. I will also bring up a few 50 and 80litre fibreglass models.

There will be good numbers available in the 27 - 100litre models. I only have 5 XT120litre in marble remaining and good numbers of XT100litre Mack boxes in orange, marble and white. I am out of stock in blue.

In the larger boxes there are a few 150litre  and 180 litre boxes available in blue and marble. The XTSH210litre is sold out in blue but still 2 remaining in the marble. I will bring these with me.

I will also have the new Evapac cryovac machine up there which is a great packing machine for fish and other meats. 

If you would like to put your name to one of these boxes then PM or give Dave a call on 0403978583. Check the website for all details regarding each size and model at xtremeproducts.com.au

Looking forward to coming up to Gero, for the show and to meet some more FW members.   

Come down to site 10B at the show. I also suggest you check out the Smoke Shack who is doing some great smokers.

 

Regards

 

Dave Allen


Rottnest Safety Convoy 30th April

Whitfords, Fremantle & Cockburn Sea Rescue will running the next Rottnest Safety Convoy on Saturday the 30th April.

Detail on link attached

https://www.whitfordssearescue.org.au/forms/rotto_convoy.pdf


Truckie wanted to help get sounder to Carnavon Sea Rescue

Truckie wanted to help get sounder to Carnavon Sea Rescue

 

Any truckies or chaps going up for a fish that have a bit of room to take the stuff to Carnavon Sea Rescue please contact me ASAP

chaps we looking for anyone going up North tomorrow to take the stuff up?

it's a box about 40cm x 40cm 40cm max, with the soudner and transducer for the sea rescue boys up there.

not heavy at all.

ps you get one years of Good Karma from the big boy upstairs when going fishing for it...

 

cheers

Tony