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WA Open

Submitted by SamC on Tue, 2008-01-29 15:41

Gday,

Just wondering if anyone is fishing the WA/vodafone open on the 9th, 10th, 11th Feb 2008?
hopefully the weather god is kind and we can get out to the trench to chase bills n big fin..
water temp might be getting up towards 24 degrees hopefully by the comp which will be good..

can't wait


Crays

Submitted by Bodie on Tue, 2008-01-29 14:18

Hi all

Looks like the Crays could be on the move from the deeper water.

Professionals have moved a lot of pots in closer around the 3-6 mile out now.... 12-16m of water

We got 3 Yesterday...but its looking the good at the moment.

Cheers.

Remember...the professionals dont like you potting too close to theirs, and will more times than not just run yours over with their monster boats.


Weekend weather

Submitted by Three Lions on Tue, 2008-01-29 11:32

Fingers crossed but check out the weather for the weekend. Looking good!


11 foot Starlo Stix

Submitted by Colin Hay on Tue, 2008-01-29 11:15

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone has had a look at the 11 foot Starlo Stix spin rod. Haven't seen oje yet, but it sounds like a handy piece to add to the collection,
All the best Colin Hay


fishing 2day

Submitted by fishfinger on Mon, 2008-01-28 18:16

hello to all did any one get out 2day ? the report read bad.i was hoping to get some kgs with my young boy but the weather gods are not happy


getting eaten by a mako must feel awesome

Submitted by rickets on Sun, 2008-01-27 20:49

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=77046

enjoy!


GPS

Submitted by Steve Richards on Sun, 2008-01-27 12:03

Hi everyone, bought a GPS chart plotter yesterday NAVMAN 5507 with the whole of OZ C-map. My question is in the instructions ( yes i have read them, or at least some of them,lol), it says that the external areial has to be 10ft from any other radio signal. Which is a bit of a problem seeing as i've got my 27meg radio(existing) and an AM-FM radio that also has to go in. I wanted to put the areial on the dash to protect it and the instructions say not to mount it too high because of boat roll, any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.PS, where's all the topics and last posts gone.


Cheapish Halco Lasr Pro's

Submitted by max199 on Sun, 2008-01-27 12:01

Howzit,
Just got a couple of lures for up north trip from K-Mart Cannington(carousel). A Halco Laser Pro 160dd 2m+ diver in mackeral colour(H50) for 25% off retail for $17.29 and the 120std 1m diver in mackeral colour (H50) for $13.99. Dunno if that's good or not but worth a mention as I read a post last night about some people chasing that colour Halco's.


Handy URLs (Web Sites)

Submitted by Dreamweaver on Fri, 2008-01-25 19:10

Gang

How about putting together a list of handy/informative websites on fishiing? here's one to start off, identfying fish species

PURPOSE
Web address



frustrating weather

Submitted by mako magic on Fri, 2008-01-25 16:48

after todays forecast and looking at actually what the weather was like today on the graphs, all i can say is what a spew, the one day we been looking forward to for a while and the lousy beauro got it wrong again


2008 Marron Season starts today

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2008-01-25 11:19

2008 Marron Season starts today
Date: Friday, 25 January 2008

Recreational marron fishers are expected to be out in force for the Australia Day long weekend, with the 2008 Marron Season due to commence at Noon today.

Thousands of Western Australian fishers are expected to take advantage of the 23-day season (between Noon Friday 25 January and Noon Sunday 17 February) to enjoy the experience and the chance to take home some tasty freshwater crayfish, which are unique to Western Australia.

Department of Fisheries Principal Management Officer Nathan Harrison said some rule changes were made before last season and it would be wise for fishers to make sure they had the latest information.

“A detailed brochure Fishing for Marron can be downloaded from www.fish.wa.gov.au and it contains the rules and information that fishers need to know, before heading out to their favourite marron fishing spot,” Mr Harrison said.

“Fishers must have an up-to-date marron licence and they can be purchased online from the Department of Fisheries website.

“Last season, the minimum legal size limit for marron taken from ‘general waters’ was lifted to 80mm, to help provide increased protection for the breeding stock. In ‘trophy waters’ the minimum size is 90mm.

“Another key change last year was the possession limit of 20 marron that applies to all areas outside of a person's permanent place of residence - with the exception of 'trophy waters', where a separate daily bag and possession limit of five marron applies.

“Bag limits apply midday to midday and licensed fishers can each take 10 marron per day, from ‘general waters’.”

Mr Harrison said there was no commercial fishing in WA’s wild stock marron fishery, therefore all recreational fishers should understand that they play a key role in the sustainability of the fishery by not taking undersize marron or more marron than the limits allowed.

“Because marron fishers may be camping-out or driving and walking through bush areas we also remind them to abide by fire bans and to help prevent the risk of creating bush fires by being responsible and cleaning up campsites before leaving,” he said.


Anyone heading out Friday

Submitted by Simo_ on Wed, 2008-01-23 17:32

I am thinking about heading out on Friday but I dunno about the forecast, looks a bit dodgy. Is anyone planning on going out?

Whats the feeling about the weather?


One more pot only!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2008-01-23 16:28

Media Release
Wed Jan 08

 

A commercial fisherman has been ordered to pay more than $20,600 by a Geraldton magistrate, for using one more pot than he was entitled to.

27-year-old Jesse Vivian Rowland of Geraldton yesterday pleaded guilty to breaching the West Coast Rock Lobster Management Plan between 15 November 2004 and 15 March 2005, when he was master of a vessel named Infinity.

The Geraldton Court was told the accused had fished for western rock lobster during those four months, using 92 pots instead of the 91 he was permitted to use.

Rowland was given a fine of $4,000 for the breach and ordered to pay court costs of $1,470, plus a mandatory additional penalty of $15,150 for the rock lobster that were subject to the offence.

Mid West Compliance Manager Dave Griffiths said the magistrate, when handing down his decision, had noted that it was the responsibility of a fishing boat master to ensure the correct number of pots was being operated.

“In addition to the monetary penalty, the magistrate also ordered that the pot entitlement of the licence being fished at the time of the offence be permanently reduced by one unit,” Mr Griffiths said.

“The rock lobster pot was also forfeited.”

Mr Griffiths said pot quotas were one of the important management tools used to keep fishing at sustainable levels within Western Australia’s rock lobster fishery.

“The hefty fine and penalties, plus the loss of a pot from a licence, should serve as a strong reminder to all commercial fishers to operate in accordance with the relevant legislation and be familiar with any applicable restrictions before they fish,” he said.

Department of Fisheries’ monitoring of fishing activity and its enforcement of the rules that apply within various fisheries, throughout the State, is taken very seriously and various strategies are used to uncover illegal operations – including a 24 hour phone service, through which the public can provide information on suspected illegal fishing.

Anyone with information regarding possible over potting or any other suspicious fishing activity by commercial or recreational fishers is urged to call Fishwatch on 1800 815 507, or contact their local Department of Fisheries office.


expressions of interest for Marlin YFT trolling out deep

Submitted by mako magic on Wed, 2008-01-23 16:22

ok with all this talk of yellowfin tuna out there etc, alot of us are into our gamefishing both light and heavy and have been toying with the option of an out deep trenches etc marlin yellowfin tuna trolling day etc, if we can get the right day, always better for a few boats heading out especially for the smaller type of boats, and can give a few people not so confident to head out and give it a go.
i know myself i have a 5.5m boat and will get out there on the right day, so lets see how many people out there are interested and as there will be a few deckies needed, people can put there names down for deckies.
day and dates will just have to see how we go depending on weather especially the way it is lately

interested boaters.....

MakoMagic.............upto 2 deckies





interested deckies.....


Yellow Fin Tuna Tips?

Submitted by Andy Mac on Wed, 2008-01-23 16:18

OK Guys,

Given that a few of us will be targeting YFT tomorrow, give us your best lure / rig / tactics etc so at least one of us can post a couple of pics tomorrow evening.

Cheers
Andy Mac


Feel the P O W E R !!!

Submitted by seansurfy on Wed, 2008-01-23 13:57

I'm going on a 10 day trip to the Outer Coral Sea Territories and have decided to get a new spining reel/rod. Has anyone used the Shimano Twinpower 8000PG? I need to go as heavy as possible....and will use it for just about everything except heavy trolling?.......and no....I'm not going to get a Stella or Saltiga$$$$$
opinions welcome


fishing Jurien bay

Submitted by makros on Wed, 2008-01-23 12:28

I heading of to jurien bay with the kids on the 28th of jan and we are going to do some land based fishing as i dont have a boat , and would like to know a)if any 1 is heading there at the same time and b) where some good fishing spots are for land besed fishing any info on these would be a great help lmao


Curious

Submitted by Jody on Wed, 2008-01-23 08:02

Talking to a local charter operator this week, he made an interesting statement......that the Sambos at the aggregations hit jigs NOT as a food source, but purely out of aggression - territorially.

Having little experience with this, am curious what others thoughts are, expecially when relating it to jigging for other species such as Dhuies & Reds.


Yanchep Lagoon

Submitted by Colin Hay on Tue, 2008-01-22 14:28

I am planning to head up to Yanchep on Friday for day fish. Just wondered if anyone else had similar plans.
I am also wondering if anyone has been up there recently and if it has been very crowded?
Many thanks Colin Hay


Smith's Beach tips

Submitted by Colin Hay on Tue, 2008-01-22 10:06

I have booked into stay at Smiths Beach for four days in mid-March. Never fished there before. Does anyone have any tips for good places to toss a line from the beach or rocks?
Many thanks Colin Hay


Marmion angling & aquatic club 2008 vb blue water classic

Submitted by Kal on Tue, 2008-01-22 03:39

Thought id bring this up ,Since ive been a regular partisapant in these comps ,Just wondering who is entering off this site ,and who has fished it previously ,Ive just downloaded my entry form for this year ,Im sure my usual crew ,will join me .Good luck to all that join .


The Sol Advantage...

Submitted by Lukas on Mon, 2008-01-21 15:29

I've been looking at the Sol's recently and would have bought one on the weekend if I could find somewhere that wasn't sold out of them...
But I saw a Td Advantage and started wondering the difference between them.
Has anyone out there used the Sol and the advantage and could offer some advice on them. Or even a similarly priced reel that would match them.
What about a stradic. Are they in the same class or does the extra weight make them not as competetive as the sol or advantage.
Is a luvias in the same category.
Campbell's have the 3000 luvias for 289 which is what the 2500 Sol's are worth.
I was originally looking for a 2500 but at this price the luvias might have got the nod even if it is a bigger size.


mindarie closures

Submitted by Leemo on Sun, 2008-01-20 14:55

The access road onto the big mindarie wall is closed for construction till the 4th of Febuary. if you want to access the wall, you have to walk about a kilometre to get there.
Its a real pain when you got kilos of fish with you


sunday 19th deckie spot

Submitted by mako magic on Sat, 2008-01-19 16:52

looking for a deckie to head out tomorrow from rockingham, fishing between 40 and 150m of water leaving just before 6am at point peron being back in by 3pm, split costs as usual, pm for more info if needed, will be online till around 9 or so


2morrows forecast

Submitted by fishcrazy on Sat, 2008-01-19 12:16

gidday all lookin at the superb accuracy of the recent forecasts NOT what does eveyone think of 2morrow fishable i think?? cheers craig


Any word on Bundegi Boat Ramp

Submitted by Paul N on Fri, 2008-01-18 09:20

Does anyone know if the Bundegi Boat Ramp will be ready for Gamex 2008 ?
Have herd it was delayed for a long time.
Paul


Fishing tips

Submitted by Colin Hay on Thu, 2008-01-17 11:24

This topic has probably been brought up before, but I thought it my an idea to ask Fishwrecked members if they would like to list some tips or ideas that they have come with that may be of use to other members.


This could relate to terminal tackle set-ups, baiting ideas, burleying ideas, boat set-ups etc. It might be idea they have taken from a different type of fishing that they have adapted successfully in fishing for another species.

 


A couple of things they I have used or made that I thought may be of interest include a rod rack that I have attached to my roof racks. A certain major chain store that begins with a K are selling rod holders which are basically an aluminium strip a few feet wide , with rubber grips which you place a rod in. I purchased one of these for about $6, attached it to my roof rack with cable ties. You then tie the rods to rack for additional security. I use a thin piece of material as this is easier to undo and does not rub on the rods. The home made roof rod holder holds upwards of 8 to 10 rods and the rubber grips protect the rods from any wear.

 


Live baiting for bream. I use a small Luderick float (can be purchased at the same store). These are very light, very visible and can be fished at varying depths. A plastic tyre valve protector with a small hole through the centre from the top placed on the line above the float allows you set the depth. I use small live prawns with a single split shot place six inches above the hook. Cast near any structure and hang on.

 


Fishing back-pack. After searching high and low for a sizeable back pack to carry all my reels, tackle, bait, torches etc., I spied my daughters school back pack. For about $60 I brought her a new one and I have a very large, strong backpack they can carry all I need and more.

 


Tackle box light. I bought a small led "book light" which has a clip on it which I can clip to the lid of my tackle box. It is very small, but has more than enough light to light up my tackle box at night.

I am sure you guys have some great tips that may be of use to other members.

All the best Colin Hay


Thevenard Island fishing trip

Submitted by Watto069 on Wed, 2008-01-16 23:25

Hi All

I'm new to this site but I was wondering if anyone had taken there boat over to thevenard island. I just wanted to know just how good is the fishing over there? Heard it was the best. How safe is it to leave your car and boat trailer in Onslow.

Cheers guys


Thursday

Submitted by Tim on Wed, 2008-01-16 19:03

Anybody else heading out? Weather doesnt look too bad atm.


Can any one rate the Daiwa Bayard???

Submitted by Johnno on Wed, 2008-01-16 17:36

Just brought a Penn generation V bait caster and thinking about throwing it in the bin and buying a Daiwa Bayard instead! does anyone have any good feedback on the reel??? and what it the quality etc... like?
THe thing i hated about the penn was when you pull line off the spool the level line stayed still and the line gets caught under the layers. does the bayard do this?