Fishing Discussion
Saturday
Submitted by sea-kem on Wed, 2016-08-10 17:53Anybody heading out on Saturday? Thinking of taking the boys out for a jigging session.
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20k Stella bought from clarkson cashies
Submitted by Chris fish on Wed, 2016-08-10 16:42Hey guys a long shot but chasing someone who bought a Stella 20k new model with white braid on it from cash converters clarkson in March. It was stolen during some break ins and sold before the cops got to it. It would be covered under cash converters I just want my reel back that's all and I can't get any info out of cashies.
Cheers guys.
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crabs in busso ?
Submitted by hezzy on Wed, 2016-08-10 14:22anyone been crabbing in busso ??
and have you had any success down there ?
we went about 4 weeks ago and it was very poor , reports i hear are saying the same thing so just wondering if anyone has actually been recently and done ok ? as i was thinking of going on the weekend if there is any around
hezzy
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Mark fish for furuno
Submitted by Marineboy on Wed, 2016-08-10 12:50hi guys,
anyone interested in purchasing 1 of these please pm me or call me, need 10 people.
0411147070
mark.
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Saturday swell
Submitted by Poppy on Tue, 2016-08-09 18:42It's been 3 months since I have taken my 4.5 metre f/g dinghy out and I have been sick of hearing tales of the snapper that are around at the moment. The wind on Saturday looks great, but the swells are around the 2 metre mark. As a relative newby at navigating through the reef off Hillaries, can anyone tell me how that swell forcast will affect getting out to clean water? Thanks in advance.
Baz
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Buying Secondhand Boat Privately
Submitted by southcoast on Tue, 2016-08-09 18:20OK - in the market for a secondhand boat and looking more and more at private sellers.
Now for the question - (N.B. I have looked at DoT site and it doesn't provide the answer)
If I buy a secondhand car I can get a REV check to make sure there are no amounts owing on the car. What process do I take to make sure when I buy my boat there is no finance oustanding on the boat and some finance company wont come and retrieve the boat off me?
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simrad??
Submitted by my trophy 2352 on Tue, 2016-08-09 14:54Just wondering if anyone is using simrad nss as a dedicated fish finder with the thru hull transducer fishing anywhere from 100-450mts deep
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21.5kg Dhu taxidermy
Submitted by Jackalchub on Mon, 2016-08-08 18:52Gents, got a 21.5kg Dhu the other day. Wondering if anyone knows who could turn the head into a wall piece for me? Or if it is even possible?
Thanks in advance
located Mandurah
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Nice surprise
Submitted by deforce on Mon, 2016-08-08 17:42got home from work and missus confirmed accomodation bookings at Exmouth for 2 weeks in October
way better than the outback tour we where talking about
away goes the swags and out comes the diawa 50 = bill fish!!!!!!!!!!
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fishing denham/monkey mia
Submitted by surge on Mon, 2016-08-08 17:31hi guys,heading to denham/monkey mia in a week taking boat up and doing some land based fishing also,just woundering what the fishing would be like at this time of yr for snappa/macks etc and bit of an idea on were go would be appreciated.
cheers.....
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Esperence advice
Submitted by Ethan A on Mon, 2016-08-08 16:22Hi guys
I am heading down to to esperence in early september. And l thought i would pack the rods l will only be doing landbased fishing for smaller species such as herring, squid, snook, tailor. Are there any salmon still around. One more question what type of rigs do you guys use catch snook off the jettys.
Thanks in advance
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Denham Launch Ramp.
Submitted by Deckie on Sun, 2016-08-07 20:30Hi folks, i heard that the launch ramp at Denham will be shut down for 2 weeks from 8 August 2016.
I think its the ramp in the ceter of town.
Can anyone tell me what the ramp at the end of town is like, the one opposite the caravan park.
I am taking a 4.0m tinnie up there at the end of this week & would be good to know if it is ok for launching.
Thanks.....
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Abrolhos Tackle Must Haves
Submitted by Browndog on Sun, 2016-08-07 17:10Lucky enough to be heading to the Abrolhos at the end of this month and haven't fished there for a while. Thought I'd put this out there for the regular visitors, what do you regard as your "must haves" for bottom bouncing tackle? I have a few jigs and soft placcies, also a bit of trolling gear but I expect we will mainly be dropping baits to the bottom. Taking the usual spare spools of braid, leader etc, just after some advice from the Abrolhos regulars on anything that works particularly well. Don't want to get out there and think "Damn, I wish I had of brought ......"
Cheers,
BD
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Where to live
Submitted by woodnfish on Sun, 2016-08-07 11:42Been around the site for a fair while but have lurked in the background since moving to the country 5 years ago. Had enough of travelling hundreds of kilometres to fish and of the cold here in the central wheatbelt.WE ARE MOVING!
First choice was Carnarvon - been a Quobba regular for over 30 years non-stop and also love the flats fishing for whiting etc. Sadly, the crime rate and anti social behavior precludes our buying there. That leaves Kalbarri or Karratha. Any views on which may be best from a fishing point of view for a couple of retirees? Mainly landbased fishing but do have a tinny.
Thoughts appreciated.
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Lake crackenback ( info)
Submitted by little johnny on Sat, 2016-08-06 20:04Has anyone fished there? Is it any good? Are there big fish? Or is there fish?. Going over for a trip . I was wondering is it worth taking some fish gear:):).can only sight see some much. Staying 4 ,5 nights at lake. Any info would be great. Only going to take plastics and few lures.
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Rod leash
Submitted by Yewiefish85 on Sat, 2016-08-06 18:49Hi guys, wondering if any one that has used a rod leash find they get in the way?, I have just recently bought my 2 boys (4 & 6) a new rod each, problem is I am worried that they will drop them in the drink, these aren't cheap Kmart rods so was thinking of the leash idea but thought they might get in the way, any feedback is greatly appreciated
Cheers Yewie
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Saltiga Handle
Submitted by GrahamM on Sat, 2016-08-06 08:44
Hello its been a while.
I went out for a fish yesterday and borrowed a saltiga reel for a try. Only to find that when i got to the fishing spot ( 20miles ) that somehow the handle had worked its way off the reel and was no ware to be found. The rod and reel was in a rocket holder on top of the roof/canopy. Why and what can i do to prevent this ? The reel seemed fine before setting out for the trip.
Cheers Graham
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Suzuki yamaha merc 2016 models
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2016-08-05 21:33Anyone have the latest merc 80hp? I'm upgrading my engine in the next couple of months (once good deals start rolling out) and I was considering a suzuki yamaha & now the merc as the 80 is 2.1lt engine capacity. Weight isn't a issue as a heavier motor would be in my faviour as I have a bowrider.
Boat is used for skiing crabbing fishing. Along with a lot of ravo pub runs.
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Swivel roller tips
Submitted by crano on Fri, 2016-08-05 16:46Has anybody here tried a swivel roller tip and if so what do you think ?
Do roller tips actually have much less drag than a normal tip ?
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Shark Shield Opinions
Submitted by trueblue_10 on Fri, 2016-08-05 06:46I am looking at buying a Shark Shield (Freedom 7 Model)for my son's Birthday. He is a keen scuba diver.
Its been a few years since this topic was really raised on this forum and we have had a few fatal shark attacks since and some media regarding the Shark shield.
Looking for people who have knowledge and use of the Shark Shield who can opinions. Also would appreciate any real work encounters with sharks with a Freedom 7 turned on.
trueblue
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Who's out tomoz
Submitted by little johnny on Thu, 2016-08-04 17:08Looks the goods for Dhue bash.?
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Black As
Submitted by Fathom on Wed, 2016-08-03 19:23Good Ozzy Stuff: https://www.facebook.com/blackaswebseries/?fref=nf
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Woodies point car park
Submitted by wez0062 on Wed, 2016-08-03 13:00Hi Guys, is it safe to leave your car at Woodies point boat ramp on Friday avro & into the eartly evening for a quick snapper hunt between the Islands. Or does the carpark get raided by low life scum
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Trailer Registration
Submitted by Kakkerlak on Wed, 2016-08-03 12:54Good day Gents
I recently imported a boat on au spec trailer. Can anyone please give me advice on what I need to do to get it registred. I live in sorrento Where is the closest? Doess the boat have to be on or off the trailer during registration. I was also told to I need a number stamped in ths frame?
Cheers in advance.
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Moving to Karratha - what gear do I need ?
Submitted by maulbeagle on Wed, 2016-08-03 10:48Hi everyone,
The family and I are moving to Karratha to live for a few years.
What gear do you recommend for beach fishing and maybe small boat fishing ?
Looking for myself, pluys my 2 sons aged 10 and 12.
We don't want to spend a fortune, we're not mad fishermen or anything like that, but would like to experience the fishing as I've heard it is awesome up there.
Cheers !
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Numpty
Submitted by crowie on Wed, 2016-08-03 06:24Some super smart fu-$^& idiot decided it would be a good idea to leave 100m of rope on the surface out from point peron just near the swell buoy in 30m of water. Obviously i managed to run it over while at speed and lucily it didnt do any damage. Another boat drove past me whle i was coiling it and just missed the other end of it. The rope was green 12mm and i put 4 shortening coils in it. Fu^*(% idiots. if its still there be careful.
markfish is anybody using one
Submitted by willy2668 on Wed, 2016-08-03 05:34Has anybody got one of these for the transfer of a mark from a furuno sounder to any plotter
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linking Lowrance
Submitted by wez0062 on Tue, 2016-08-02 10:28hey guys,
I have brought a new Lowrance Hook 7, to run along side my Elite 7 HDI. Can these be linked ?? is it hard to do?. I am thinking that if I spot some lump / fish on the Hook 7, that I could mark the spot somehow & it would show on my HDI unit !! or am I wrong. The Hook 7, does NOT have GPS, it is solely for scanning what is below. Searhced the web, can't find any useful info about linking these 2 units
thanks in advance
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