Police have slammed a 39-year-old man at the centre of a dramatic sea rescue for his decision to head out to sea in a 4.2m boat during today's violent storm.

As rescue crews winched the man from his boat to the RAC rescue helicopter, Water Police Sen. Sgt Greg Trew expressed his disbelief at the sailor's decision to brave today's terrible conditions.

"It defies logic why he decided to go out there today," Sen. Sgt Trew said.

"It is unbelievable. The lives of the rescuers were put at risk because the weather conditions were atrocious."

The weather bureau has issued numerous warnings about today's wild weather since yesterday, with predictions of wind gusts up to 125km/h for the metropolitan area.

Crew onboard the helicopter located the vessel south west off Garden Island about 2pm.

The vessel sustained a broken mast. The sailor activated an EPIRB about 12.20pm when he hit trouble.

Sen. Sgt Trew said conditions out at sea were "atrocious" at the time and rescuers battled large swells and 50 knots winds.

The helicopter initially guided water police to the vessel but it was too dangerous to transfer him to their vessel.

Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue operations officer Frank Pisani said the conditions at sea were as “bad as it gets”.

“We have big boats and we would not go out in conditions like that. People should rather be cautious,” Mr Pisani said.

The man, who is suffering hypothermia, is expected to be flown to Jandakot and is due to arrive shortly.

Are there any outlets in Perth or WA that you can take fish to to be smoked (dry smoked) and pay for that service.  Smoked marlin is brilliant.

Still looking for a couple of people for our montebellos trip on the 4th of oct. $2700 per head for 5 days aboard blue lightning.

I presume we have all seen todays West re proposed reduction in licence fees. Looks like we have had a win with the fees but not sure about further reduction in limits - will wait and see outcome

see attached:http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/5974769/fishing-backdown-set-to-slash-licence-fees/

Myself

Jay Burgess and Glenn are going to new cal in jan 2010 on a 5 day Wild island camp popping trip

should be SHIT HOT!!

hi guy,s anyone know much about these fireblood reels as in quality and preformance

For a lucky few who have managed to get a fish in, between the bad weather.&*%$##$%% for the rest off us it looks like the weather isn't letting up will be lucky to get out a couple of times before the closure.I guess for the fish this is great for my sanity not good .have been getting a little grouchy of late not having the boat ,and not getting a fish for a while .am looking forward to geting soom diving done over the break ,and a few trips out trolling and looking for some new ground .what are the rest of you going to get up to during the closure .

havin shoulder reconstruction 2morrow mornin, six weeks in a sling then physio so no fishin gonna go stir crazy, have to take up tackle collecting instead, get tooled up for open slather ha ha

Hi

Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who makes stainless steel house signs that have number etched onto them ? The type you see on front walls...

cheers

just a question for you boys up north ... how the hell do you manage to pay your rent ??

had a job opertunity crop up today so i did a little looking around and the rent is so high im not sure it would be worht the effort ....

but im trying to find a way to go so i can drag the boat up there and go fishing with you lot :P

Hi Guys and girls

Its time for a new boat, Ive had a look at couple of different ali boats makers. The genesis range has caught my attention, so what are peoples thought and experience with the genesis 550xl island cab boat will be mainly used for offshore fishing and diving and how well do they handle the chop. All information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Justin

If anybody has a VHF radio surplus to their needs I am chasing one. Please PM me details and price.

thanks

Darryl

Hi all,

i see many people taliking about squidding technique and how it can improve catch rate. I am a novice when it comes to squidding so can someone explain the best or different techniques please.

Or even better if this post has already been raised point me in the right direction.

cheers

PJ

Does anyone know what you can catch in Ceduna S.A. and where is the surf beach. Quick I've only got tonight.

might be only our end but when i am posting up a comment the area that says body above the typing area thay has all the bibs and bobs in it like the smiley face etc, most of the time this is not available which means we cant put up pics and use facial expressions with comments. is there others as well, , smiley face working on this one.

Happy fathers day to all out there that have ruggies , so what are your plans for the day?. staying in and doing bugger would sound like a done deal for most. We are taking the old man out for lunch (and mum).then off to work in the arvo so no real rest for the wicked . How about you guys ? what are your plans

Well fella's we've all seen our rides now lets see the owners. Give us a look at your mug shot!

A mate and i just bought a baron sportsman that needs some work.... Anyone know,or know of anyone with baron knowledge could be a huge help.... Thanks Darryl..............

Great web site guy's

The collection of 4 x Mitchell 499s.a 489,2 x Shimano charter pro's,2 x Abu 7000s+a 6500,a 651 deep spool Alvey,a 7 1/2 Alvey boat reel,a Spheros 8000,x Ld9000s plus a few other smaller ones

The rod collection,well most of it,on display for all to see.Missing are 3 x Butterworth beach rods and 2 x 8foot Ugly sticks.A fan of "Uglies"with 8 from a total of 18
The set of jaws are from a mako approx 8 foot,caught off Hamelin Bay while pro sharkfishing

Yesterday, one happy birthday boy's day, was made very special with the news his new motor had hit the state.

Hope the whole day was as good for you Paul

Does anyone want the latest score from the West Tigers/Bulldogs game----53mins in

Looking at replacing the two front screens as they are scratched. They are curved screens, has any one had the windows done and where. Info please. Cheers Paul

Im chasing some trim tabs ,but not sure on what is out there .What do you guys have on your boats and what was the cost,looking for some to level the boat out when traveling .

Hi there fellow fisher people! Just wondering if anyone one here can setup a webpage? Its for my dadS Limousine Business. Will pay for your services. He has a web address, but just needs someone to set up a page with a few photos and a little write up..and load it up for him. Cheers Wade

http://tv.shimano.co.jp/movie/event/2008_worldsportscasting/

Someone is have a dig at Perth.  Pretty funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDhmdbVk0l4

WA Man 'stole shipping container full of beer'

A West Australian man has been charged with stealing a shipping container full of imported beer valued at $35,000.

The 34-year-old man and an accomplice are alleged to have loaded the container of Belgian Hoegaarden beer onto a trailer before stealing it from the Perth eastern suburb of Welshpool.

Detectives and Customs officers searched the man's Palmyra home yesterday and allegedly found cannabis.

He has been charged with stealing and drug possession and is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police are still looking for the accomplice.

Courtesy of the ABC

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/travel/a/-/travel/5898989/island-hideaway-in-the-pilbara/

WA's Pilbara region is not generally regarded as a tourism hot spot but a small hideaway in the form of an island could be on its way to becoming the Rottnest of the North-West.

West Moore Island, a former pearl farm, about halfway between Port Hedland and Karratha, has a self-sufficient lodge with its own generator and desalination machine and is a mecca for wildlife, marine life and fishing.

A weekend visit at the end of June was an ideal time - the weather was mild and the water fresh.

Wendy and Peter Chester, formerly of Mandurah, are the new managers of the lodge and of a fishing charter business.

The Chesters collected us from Point Samson, a seaside resort town about 50km along the Great Northern Highway from Karratha. From there it was a bit more than an hour's boat ride in choppy waters to West Moore Island, which lies at the base of imposing Depuch Island - the Uluru of the Pilbara.

Docking a fair way out from the beach, we were transported to the island via dinghy due to the temperamental tides in the region.

We were soon shown to our no-nonsense accommodation - two single beds in an air-conditioned room, one of four such rooms plus two family rooms containing a double and single bed. The ablution block at the back provided clean, serviceable amenities. It was early evening and Wendy started cooking up some Spanish mackerel caught that day by one of our fellow guests. Meals are fully catered for by Wendy, who often uses a mix of freshly caught fish, prawns and scallops.

The communal dining area has a TV, magazines and snack food available. There is also wireless broadband and Telstra Next G reception.

With the wind a little chilly on the otherwise inviting veranda with its exceptional views on to the ocean, we remained indoors for a night of wine and gentle conversation.

Rising at a lazy morning hour, a huge cooked breakfast was on the menu, with sausages, baked beans, eggs and toast, all piled generously on to a plate.

On the agenda for the day was a stroll around the island, an A-class reserve which is home to a menagerie of ospreys, terns and ibises. Reef booties were a must as we climbed over rocks exposed by the tide.

Octopuses left baking in the sun squirted a warning spray of water at us as we gingerly climbed around exploring the reef.

Brightly coloured stingrays and reef sharks frolicked in the shallows of the small rock pools and tiny blue-coloured crabs scuttled under our feet as we crossed over a sandbar to East Moore Island. Turtles and dolphins can be found occasionally around the island.

Unknown to us, the island experiences dramatic tidal movements of more than 5m, which means the landscape can change considerably in the space of minutes. Our leisurely journey across the sandbar soon became a rush to make it back to West Moore as we realised the tide had already erased our path.

We found ourselves wading through thigh-deep water back to the main island as small reef sharks were swept past us, helpless against the powerful tide.

Back on dry land we breathed a sigh of relief as we took a more leisurely stroll back to the lodge and enjoyed a casual lunch.

While our stay was a brief one, many other activities are on offer at West Moore, including snorkelling on the north side of the island in the rock pools and kayaking to nearby Depuch Island to explore its Aboriginal rock art. There is also the opportunity to go oyster picking with many oyster-covered rocks exposed when the tide goes out.

The rock pools at the eastern end of the island, close to the lodge, are home to blue-bone groper, Spanish flag and mangrove jack. But the hosts ask that any fish caught here are released so as not to disturb the balance of stocks around the island. For bigger fishing opportunities, a good idea is to take a full-day reef tour in the Geographe Shoals, one hour north-east of West Moore.

An ideal break for hard-working miners in the region, the island also has appeal as a family holiday and an eco-tourism destination.

> Philippa Perry stayed as a guest of West Moore Island Lodge.

*fact file *

·West Moore Island Lodge operates until the end of December each year and closes until March. Accommodation costs $300 a night for adults and $175 per child under 12. The price includes all transfers from Karratha Airport, Point Samson or Balla Balla, meals, drinks and complimentary wine or beer. Details: www.westmooreisland.com.au or (08) 9184 5145.

I have a collection of old fishing and shooting magazines if anyone is interested.  All in good condition and bound into lever arch files.  They include:

21 Saltwater Sportsman mags between July 1981 and July 1983.

83 Fishing World mags between January 1981 and August 1994.

83 Modern Fishing mags between August 1981 and August 1994.

37 Australian Shooters Journals between August 1987 and November 1990.

17 Guns Australia mags between September 1987 and April 1991.

Pick up from North Perth.