Fishing Discussion
First time after the stroke
Submitted by uncle on Fri, 2018-04-06 12:57 Went out with Nev for a skippy bash, for a me test and old boat test.all went well, small sharks had taken over the skippy hole, caught a few on bigjohnsjigs banana jigs.went out a bit further and caught 3 pinkiess about 45 cm.all in all it went well.
First time after the stroke
Submitted by uncle on Fri, 2018-04-06 12:56 Went out with Nev for a skippy bash, for a me test and old boat test.all went well, small sharks had taken over the skippy hole, caught a few on bigjohnsjigs banana jigs.went out a bit further and caught 3 pinkiess about 45 cm.all in all it went well.
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Found in Redfin
Submitted by CURT on Fri, 2018-04-06 10:18Got some reddies down south a few weeks ago, Sometimes when filleting them I come across these strange bone like structures which kinda look like an otilith from a much larger fish. I don’t know if they are something in their diet or something else but don’t think they’re in every fish.
Wondering what they are..
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Improved uni knot
Submitted by Ethan A on Thu, 2018-04-05 17:47Hi guys
I have been working on better ways to tie the Uni knot and found this method of going through the eye of the hook/lure twice then do the normal steps for a Uni knot l have been testing it against the normal Uni knot and it is way stronger has anyone else tried this way of tying the Uni knot like this is it better then the normal Uni?
Thanks
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<°)))>( BLUEWATER TACKLE WORLD'S STOREWIDE SALE THIS WEEKEND!! )<(((°>
Submitted by Bluewater on Thu, 2018-04-05 17:34HAVE YOU HEARD!?
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27meg to vhf
Submitted by Matts123 on Thu, 2018-04-05 17:16So my 27meg is cooked and going to replace it. I hear some areas don’t cover 27meg anymore so see no point it just replacing the unit. Any recommendations on which vhf is ideal for a 5m quinny and who has the bast deals.
Thanks Matt
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Fishing NZ
Submitted by Josh on Thu, 2018-04-05 15:46Wound up on a charter from amodeo Bay in the coromandel area with our skipper named Chris.
The boat put in 15 size snapper with the largest one going 560.
Heaps of smaller legal models released.
We got one king fish for each person on the trip, with about 5 mins of trolling a live bait each. My one was the largest at about 10kg, with two just smaller and one at maybe 8kg. All in all a great day on the water!!
It would be amazing if fishing could be like this back home!
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Labor & Greens
Submitted by IncognitOh on Wed, 2018-04-04 20:16Seems they are fighting against common sense......interested to see other FW opinions
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Swan River (Belmont) Multanova Boat Speeding Cam
Submitted by SpotHound on Wed, 2018-04-04 18:08Bloke I know took his ex partner's new (second hand) boat (registered in her name) and their son out in the river, minus her of course.
The ex wife then got a notice in the mail from Dept of Transport , asking her to identify the driver of the boat within 21 days or she is deemed to be the speeding driver and gets the fine.
Notice says " Belmont Camera" on it. No name for the fining officer other than "W29" on the form.
The guy admits to speeding upstream of the ski area, as he claims he can't work out where the ski area finishes :( Neither he or his son have a skippers ticket.
Anyone else heard of this happening before ? I remember seeing a newspaper about this years ago, but thought it had never actually happened.
I told him he will get two fines once they work out he has no skippers ticket.
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Stitch Up
Submitted by Spinnerak on Wed, 2018-04-04 15:57Work full time and as you'd all know the recent forecasts haven't been ideal until this comes up..... On the misso's birthday, spewin
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Denham
Submitted by stoneFISH2 on Wed, 2018-04-04 10:31Anyone up at Denham at the moment or just been? Wondering how is the weather and fishing as we are heading up next week?
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How much leader?
Submitted by Ethan A on Tue, 2018-04-03 20:32Hi Guys
Today l just bought some Black Magic 40lb supple trace leader and spooled up my brand new daiwa legalis 5000 spin reel with 30lb Daiwa j-braid? My first question is how much leader do l use for casting out stickbaits l have heard that you should have enough so when you are casting your finger is on the mono leader as the braid can fray up from your finger rubbing on the braid is that true or should l just use 30 or 40cm of leader so my leader knot is not running through the guides? Next question how many wraps on the FG knot should l use when connecting 30lb braid to 40lb black magic leader?
Thanks
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Nice day out on the water
Submitted by hilly9 on Tue, 2018-04-03 18:39I finally got out to chase some demersals today. One third of the way through the year and the weather and free time has not matched up. The conditions off Mandurah were near perfect . As always I was totally out fished by my deckie who bagged a nice dhu and the biggest baldie I've seen. Lots of fillets in the freezer equals one happy wife.
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Closure of river for pedestrian bridge
Submitted by maldugs on Tue, 2018-04-03 18:22
Normally launch at maylands and travel down river, now the river is closed at the stadium bridge, where is the next best ramp to launch for down river access?
Mal.
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Bloody hell another drowns down south
Submitted by uncle on Mon, 2018-04-02 16:24Had a shark on and lost balance.RIP to family and friends.Would an inflatable life jacker have saved these two?
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How’s Kalbarri fishing atm?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2018-04-02 07:18heading up on the 20th for 5 days with the boat in tow, wondering if anyone has been up recently?
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Dongra/Port Denison landbased fishing questions
Submitted by Callum24 on Sun, 2018-04-01 14:39Next time I get some time off was thinking bout heading to dongra for a couple weeks. Just chasing some info as all I know is the bakery does bloody good pies.
I checked it out on google earth some nice broken ground north of town
Also any one no if you get squid in the port
Cheers
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Leeman Boating Accident:
Submitted by Moking on Sat, 2018-03-31 21:28This is terrible news for the Easter holiday break- very sad news.
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Free Fishing Info Night at CPBA
Submitted by richie68 on Fri, 2018-03-30 19:58Cockburn Power Boat Association is putting on a FREE Fishing Information Night for general public and members on Friday 6th April 2018. Booking required, get in quick. The bar will be open and food available. All information on flyers attached. Some great raffle prizes, hope to see you there.
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Augusta
Submitted by Hookedonrum on Fri, 2018-03-30 12:15heading to turners caravan park for the school holidays has any one had any luck with fish or diving down there diving and fishing gear already packed waiting to go thanks in advance for any response
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swan river crabs
Submitted by Cheeto on Fri, 2018-03-30 10:52hey all,
anyone having any luck with crabs in the river? thinking of a cruisy day on the river monday with the kiddies so i was contemplating taking the crab gear but ive not heard anyhting good all sumer from the river, certainly not of late?
i dived blackwall reach at night last weekend and there were a fair amount of littlies but nothing of size...
thanks in advance
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Logging on
Submitted by Sea goat on Fri, 2018-03-30 10:28Hey guys, really dumb question, but first time have taken the boat in a road trip. In dunsborough so when I log on do I still use my call sign from Whitfield’s sea rescue? Or just use my fit number? Also station for dunsborough?
thanks heaps guys... sorry bout the newbie question!!
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BLUEWATER TACKLE OPEN ALL EASTER LONG WEEKEND
Submitted by Bluewater on Fri, 2018-03-30 10:01Hi guys,
Bluewater stores Mindarie, Joondalup, Morly and Myaree are open all long weekend if you need to drop in and top up on gear.
Friday 30/03/18 10:00AM-4:00PM
Saturday 31/03/18 8:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 01/04/18 10:00AM-4:00PM
Monday 02/04/18 10:00AM-4:00PM
Exmouth FADS
Submitted by Kakkerlak on Fri, 2018-03-30 09:22Can anyone help with the coords of the FADS in exmouth please or know where to get them. Thanks in advance.
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Friday Funnys HAPPY EASTER
Submitted by ledge64 on Fri, 2018-03-30 05:55Enjoy 
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Exmouth bottom bashing
Submitted by Gonad Man on Thu, 2018-03-29 12:18Hey guy’s,
Heading to Exy from the 16th for a few weeks fishing. Haven’t been up that way for years but have heard the sharks are pretty well plague proportions out around the Murion Islands these days? Used to do well around there 10+ years ago but thinking I might need a new plan this time around. Thinking of targeting ruby’s out deep, can anyone provide depths, best baits and general location to start? Will be based at the marina but not too worried about spending a few days on the west side if need be, likewise not concerned with travelling big distances out from the islands as being from the south a 70km + run each way is pretty well the norm.
Also thinking of venturing over to Peak and Long Island to try bottom bouncing for reds, rankin etc but have never fished that region before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Not looking for gps marks or your secret spots just what area, depths etc to start in around there would be great. PM me if your not willing to divulge to the public.
Thanks in advance for any info shared. Will post up a report post trip!
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Diving off Gracetown/Cowaramup Bay
Submitted by Brew265 on Thu, 2018-03-29 08:37Is there anyone going for a dive off Gracetown/Cowaramup Bay in the next few weeks. I have a cray pot down there i need to recover from the reef.
It is in 11m of water about 1.5 nm north of the bay. Cheers.
Pallinup Kings
Submitted by rockhead on Thu, 2018-03-29 05:31Anyone fished Pallinup/Boat Harbour for King George Whiting and any ideas please.
Daiwa j-braid 8ply 30lb vs shimano power pro 30lb
Submitted by Ethan A on Wed, 2018-03-28 19:46hi guys
out of daiwa j-braid and shimano power pro which one do you prefer which one lasts longer and has more abrasion resistance? Also when using the fg knot on 30ld braid to 50ld mono leader how many wraps should l do? Also l am trying to decide between a shimano Sedona and shimano nasci?
Thanks
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