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!

bloody big flattys in NSW thought I had 1 (about a meter long) brother went to net it some how knocked it free of the hooks and it swam of happily , it is my dream to catch a big flaty I am glad it got of as I would have let it go any way

 Sorry not fishing related but helping out a friend who had his Christmas present stolen out of the garage thugs tried to steal the ute but failed. 

Kawasaki 2015 model still new  Taken from house in Redcliffe,WA area. 

Howdy all

i need to get another compressor to pump up tyres after 4x4ing.  My old one gave up the ghost yesty.  So what are people's thoughts on what to get cheers

have tried several times using different computers in the last 24 hours to renew my licences online with wa fisheries & for whatever reason i cant seem to get there web site to function

anyone else tried to latly ??

going to contact them as soon as it hits office hours via phone

hezzy

 Going to buy a lottery ticket tomorrow.

Driving along Safety Bay Rd this afternoon enjoying the usual pleasant drive,when this all unfolding in front off us.

One vehicle crossed onto wrong side of road,head on with vehicle in front of us. Very serious accident,we hope all envolved pull thru.

Took the rescue boat for a quick run to keep the batteries up and took a few photos of the jetty here in Carnarvon.

There are lots of piles that have the middle section eaten out by worms, makes me wonder why some of it hasn't collapsed by now. The amount of damage has greatly increased in the last 6 months or so. The bloke fishing on the end of the jetty had a small shark on but lost it trying to lift it up to the deck---no cliff gaff or long handled one.

After leaving the old jetty we cruised in to what's left of the prawning jetty where 4 people were fishing and dropping everything they caught straight in the bucket regardless of size. Once they spotted me taking photos it was pack up and off as quick as they could. Bugger, we didn't have the fisheries number on or phones but I think they got the message though.

For those of you who know the story this makes it worth it boat number 43 made in 05 owner has had since new and still absolutely loves it now thats why I do it and the only reason it's here is to have a deck wash fitted  

Heading up in May for our first trip and being a bloke that likes to know what to expect and was wondering if anyone here had first had experience with the Tea tree campsite.

I have extensively looked through YouTube and the forums but am after a bit of info on this site.

Cheers

 Channel 10 has dropped out, no signal, every other channel is coming in strong. Anyone else having issues?

 Hi fellas

Heading up to lancelin with a couple of mates to cruze up the beach to explore and get the 4wds in the sand then to find a spot for the kids to have a dip. Just wondering if anyones bèen up the beach recntly and what the sand conditions are? Got recovery gear but hoping not to have to pull it out if not needed

Cheers

Nick

Found a large sand anchor with approx 1.5m of heavy chain and 10m of spliced rope, probably from a house boat,found it near the channel markers between peel and Harvey estuary. will take it to Mandurah house boats if no one claims it.

 Howdy 

I am going to wilbinga tomoz and camping over night I will be taking my new companion 60 litre fridge as I have never used it yet what temp should I run it at ,different temps for days and nights or just set and leave it thanks in advanced Darryl 

 I leave the country for two weeks and we have the best summer boating weather in years. I have absolutely no doubt when I return it will be back normal programming 

 Another year done and dusted and we're all another year older. So in saying that, All the best to all the Fishwrecked people, have a happy, healthy, safe and most of all, a very prosperous 2016

Tight Lines. 

 Howdy all

im wanting to get my bonnet vinyl wrapped in black on my 1999 Toyota hilux can any one recommend someone and do you know how much it costs I live in warnbro cheers Darryl

Gday while snorkelling for crabs along the edge of a sand bank in the Mandurah estuary I came across a razor fish, I have collected them in South Oz but never new they existed in WA, has anyone else found them in the estuary? I only came across the 1 so left it to live another day.

 Have a look at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-29/giant-squid-emerges-in-japanese-bay/7057744

Got a call from a mate down in Greenhead, telling me that since the holidays have started he has had 5 pots stolen, his neighbour is nearly in the same boat with four. Lucky enough that they cut up old pallets and build their own but it still costs for bait baskets, floats , ropes and steel for the escape gaps

They reckon from now on whenever there is an influx of holiday makers the pots are coming out.

To make matters worse, they haven't had a whites run this year so things have been pretty tight.

 Just want to thank the guys at Rockingham sea rescue for the tow back to Palm beach. Fishing 32k out, heading home and lost steering, thrown about the boat as the motor went hard to port. Nice gash to my leg. Thanks to John for your help too, great mate. Now time to replace the cable. The sea rescue boys do a great job. Donation made.

 Well i got around to fitting the tranny to the boat was totally anal about positioning took a while to decide the perfect spot lol took her for a test in the 90s completely rapped no drop out any speed great pic and i bagged on reds tm260 and a 587 is a brilliant combo now to go deeeper!

 A cats' life is a good one, especially after a belly full of leftover prawns!

 My bro-in-law's boat sank at its mooring in Rocky Bay out at Rotto on Xmas eve. He lost a fair bit of gear that floated out of the hull. It's got full flotation so lucky he didn't lose the whole boat.

he has recovered some gear but his main loss is a big Yellow esky probably 150 litres. If anyone sees it or knows of someone who has recovered one, I would be grateful of you could let me know who they are or pass on a contact number.

cheers

 Merry Christmas to everyone- Have a happy time with Family and Friends:

spending Christmas at sea up near Timor and come across a few old pics from longlining.
Xmas out here but the cook is crook, still doin it though so far!
Weather up here today (and foreseeable future) is shocking with a potential cyclone in each direction, torrential rain and 30-55 knots.
Short video here, don't know how to link it properly...

 Oceanside, Thanks guys for the help lately, I got some great gear, tips, advice and after sales service there this year. I really appreciate it and will be back soon. Cheers!

Bryan

Hi all out there.

Im on the hunt for a couple of new really good quality filleting knives.

I have always used 6 inch and 9 inch knives and see no reason to change.

Just need a couple new blades but want really good quality.

I been looking at Kato, Kershaw or Martiini.

Any one have preferences to what they use??

Wow! Anyone seen the Space X Rocket landing?

Bloody amazing and might make it a little more affordable to go to space in the future!!

Last week i was going to make a frame for a bbq spit I had saved from going to the tip, as my sons 18th birthday was saturday night just gone. Last saturday i got a phone call work related so i had to go to Port Hedland for the week. With everything already arranged for the boys 18th, i decided to go and see Todd from Epic as he has done plenty of work for me previously. After a quick discussion and a sketch Todd said he will have it ready for me. True to his work Saturday i went down to pick it up and sure enough it was ready. being the first spit i have done i learnt a few things for the next one but this still tastest great.  Big thanks to Todd for getting this done for me.    

 Anyone Marine sparkles out there, or just electronically minded/ gifted?

I want to completely rewire my boat. Three batteries, couple of sounders plus odds and ends like deck wash, radio etc.

they are all working at the moment but just want it all tidied up with new switch panels and bus bars etc.

let me know if interested or if you know someone that may be.

cheers

brett

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