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THIEVING DOGS! Pic of Ski Biscuit Added

 Thanks to the farken arsehole/s that stole my kids xmas present today from pt kennedy beach. Never been used before 3man ski biscuit, 2 life jackets and 25mteres ski rope. Due to high wind we had to move and during this time we got robbed!  Lowlifes! And my wife has blamed me for it and belted me with a cricket stump which has left me in rocko hospital for stitches....Happy Aussie Day?

 

This is the biscuit but Green if anyone hears of a cheap one or "found" one just lying on the beach.


Australia Day from Bali

 I hope everyone is having a great time !!!!!!! As for Bali the weather is stormy but it's still warm and the beer is cold !!!!!!


Nice storm around Mandurah atm

 Been watching a cell form on Willyweather looked to be down near Lake Clifton. Bubbled up and have been getting real steady rain now for about half an hour in Lakelands. Looked like Halls Head and South would of been getting heaps. 


Recent wind forecasts

 Is it just me or have the recent wind forecasts been very average. Only on the day does it seem to be even close to the prediction. I dunno maybe it's just my fishing frustration picking on the weather forecasters 


Interesting

 Cant wait to see what this is going to do now should be a complete different boat 



It's on at the G

 woeful batting, hopefully we can tighten the screws with the pill.


Gumtree Bay

 Anyone has any issues with the rangers camping at Gumtree bay?

 

We haven't been up there for a few years and interested if it's still "tolerated"

 

Mike


Short term contract Sparkies and T/A's wanted

Seeking Electricians and T/A's  for several projects over the next 6 months

Up to 3 weeks away, on remote minesites in WA and NT.
 
Power Generation experience would be preferred, but not essential.
 
Please send a PM for more information.

2nd hand boats $10000

 Howdy all

Wanted people's thoughts of a  Frazer western craft 525 with a 90 hp v4 evinrude on it , after looking at a heap of boats over the last couple of weeks inc mustang,swift craft , pacemaker a plethora of half cabins I think I have found what is in my needs. A western craft 525 with a big open deck which is what I really wanted not a half cabin with no deck. It seems the best and tidiest I gave seen, can any one tell me if they are a good ocean going boat please thanks 

          Darryl 


jobe watson vs james hird

as far as I know Jobe Watson has won 2 b/f with the bombers james scungy hird has won 5 both have won brownlow medals , Watson was honest and said yss I was injected , Stephen Dank says yes injected james as well as it is an anti ageing drug , if jobes brownlow is taken of him so should hirds if he was to ok to fill his players with junk whats not to say he wasn't on some kind of gear at his prime


isnit just me or what

is it just me or do other people think something stinks with our state govement they gave 2 mill to rebuild yarloop but can still afford to build lizzy key for 2 billion dollars , nobody from yarloop will see that money it will be administered by faceless state employee's scared to send out some money in case they get a kick in the arse


Gotta love the Big Bash

 I'm WA through and through, but if Chris Lynn doesn't get an Australian call up, then I don't know who they'll pick. I'm loving this game, and last nights was a ripper too.


Catching crabs

For the last few mornings I have been travelling round Mounts Bay road to Charlie Gardiner hospital and have noticed numerous boat fishing for crabs in close to shore and all in my opinion are doing it wrong.

Firstly, they are coming down wind [I know this is the easiest way to pick up the floats] and secondly, coming in with the sun behind them.

The reasons why are, coming down wind and with the sun behind you, it creates a shadow that goes over the pot and seconds later the actual boat and scares the crabs before you get to the floats resulting in any crabs on the edge of the pot to scarper.

Would be interesting if it is any of our members doing the crabbing to find out how they got on


up the slipway

 

Now its Adams job to give her bum a scrub, after he works out how to stop photos appearing sideways upside or not at all on his website!

Now its Adams job to give her a scrub


delete pls

delete pls


Lost. Propeller

 A work colleague of my wife was fishing out of Karratha on Saturday and he lost his prop 10 Km's out. He had gone out for the day fishing with his wife and young kids (5 and 6) and had just pulled up when he has lost the prop.

Karratha Sea Rescue brought him in safely after a few hours wait. He was full of praise for their professionalism during the rescue operation.

So he lobs up to his mechanic to organise another prop only to be toLd there is a bit of this going on ? The mechanic is suggesting that more than one boat has lost their prop and that there have been instances of it up and down the coast. Rumour is that this is the latest from "tricksters" that think it might be funny to leave a boat without any means of propulsion on the water.

Dunno how true it is or if it's just a bit of an urban myth but if it is true I have to wonder how many brain cells are bouncing around in the empty containers that is the head of these "tricksters". I can't believe that they would endanger life so witlessly. 

Has anyone else heard of this ?


Vale The Thin White Duke

 David Bowie, One minute I'm reading about his new album for his 69th birthday and now he's gone to meet up with Major Tom. Great musician and showman who was probably a bit before his time. 


Any roof plumbers??

 Hey guys 

After getting a few dodgy characters around for quotes thought I'd try see if a fellow fisher are or knows a decent roof plumber? Looking at getting the leaky tiles replaced with colourbond with matching gutters and down pipes.. House is in Greenwood. 

Cheers


Manual/Parts diagram for Shakespeare Sigma 2960.600 overhead reel.

 Hi All,

         Just wondering if anyone can help me. I have a Shakespeare Sigma 2960.600 overhead reel and need to do a service on it, but have lost the manual and parts diagram. I have had this for a while.

Can anyone help me in regards to where I can get my hands on the manual/parts diagram.

 

Thanks in advance.


Car fridges....which one?

Hi guys, looking at getting a car fridge next month and was hoping for a bit of feedback on a few I'm eyeing off. Want an 80L so its big enough to cart shopping back from Kalgoorlie to Leinster.

First one I hav eyes on is a National Luna aluminium 80L. Heard good things about these, but quite pricey. ATOM supply stock them and as luck would have it I can get a 45% discount at ATOM through the mining company I work for, haven't got a quote as yet but should be around the $14-1500 mark working off its original RRP on the NL website. But could be more if ATOM do big mark ups. And I don't know what warranty I'd be getting till I ring. 

http://www.nationalluna.com.au/80lt-fridge-alum/

Second is the mighty Engel. Looking at the MT80F model sold at Rays Outdoors in Kalgoorlie, advertised for $1799. 3 year warranty probably won't even come into play. 

http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/Product/Engel-MT80F-Fridge-Freezer-80L/121476?menuFrom=5041140

Third is one I only just stumbled on while surfing through the Supercheap Auto website. And thats the Evakool Travelmate TMX75 retailing for $1399 but has a 5 year warranty. Uses the Danfoss BD35F compressor which I think Waeco use (or used to anyway). 

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/80-Litre-Evakool-Travelmate-Fridge-Freezer-TMX75-Side-Opening.aspx?pid=SPO3653066&menuFrom=1021364#Recommendations

My heart is leaning to the Engel because I know they are quality, my parents still use theirs which they've had for about 30 years now. But wouldn't mind hearing opinions. Not really interested in Waeco's as I've heard their insulation is pretty average but correct me if I'm wrong. And Rays only have them up to the CFX65 which isn't really big enough, and I'm not up for driving the 1800km round trip to Perth to get a bigger one

Cheers!


1st go

well must say ive been building for over 20yrs and custom building since 2001 built for magazines ,sponscereship and authorities but never had a call to set one of these up for comp fishing still a lot to do till its ready but should do the job


Big bash backyard legends

 Gday everyone, has anybody put an entry in for the backyard legends? Here is mine https://t.co/AkNWRRNCk1


Southwest fires

Hope everyone stay's safe. The fire is now huge with the township of Harvey now under threat. Only route down south is via the Albany highway so plan ahead people.


Warner

 just a casual quick fire 73 from Warner, might beat the highest score ever 1009* lol


Found Hummingbird Sounder

If you have lost your Hummingbird sounder it is here. Link Below.

 

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/spearwood/boat-accessories-parts/found-sounder/1100095637


safety bay tiger shark

to the bloke who tied the tiger shark to his bull bar in safety bay if your a member of this site you are a total looser apparently you are a grandfather , what a great example of a human you are for your grand kids disappear back under the rock you must have crawled from


any aircon installers on here

 I have a Fujitsu slit system that ive fitted (i am a sparky) just need someone to do the copper piping and vac it down.kwinana area .pay cash or trip out on boat

 


Busselton - any reports?

 Heading to Busselton in a couple of weeks and just wondering if there are any reports of what is being caught. Will be mostly landbased but my brother in law is taking his boat down and hope to get out a couple of days. Heard reports of a school of salmon being spotted down near Dunsborough.

Also are there any beaches that I can take my 4X4 on.


4x4 Advice!

 Morning fellas,

Currently looking to buy a 4x4 for purely offroad use. Looking to spend about 7k and was wondering what peoples choices would be. It will be my second vehicle so not really worried about fuel efficiency etc... Must have high/low range. Don't really mind 3 or 5 door either. Used mostly on the beach and through the dunes, and maybe on holidays up the coast!

On my hit-list are:

- Suzuki vitara's 

- Kia sorento ~ 2004/5

- Jeep cherokee ~2001ish V8

- Landrover Discovery ~ 1999 V8

 

So basically, what would you be looking at for that budget?

Thanks boys!