Gday all, haven't been on in a while. A few months back I was up near Broome and trying suss out how to fish the mangroves, so i posted a question on here and got some great answers http://fishwrecked.com/forum/mangrove-creek-fishing

Anyways, just thought i'd say cheers to those that posted, their info translated into me catching fish and having a great time along the way; the system works!

Recommendations for Suzuki service South of the river would be appreciated. I know Brett but he gets extremely busy and Im interested in finding alternatives.

Took the boys up to dongara on the weekend and went fishing off of the rocks in front of the caravan park, the young bloke managed to pick up his first mulloway. what a way to open his account for them lol

 Hi

I have an Ian miller raider travel rod 2-4kg 7ft 3" and the midde section just below where it connects to the top piece breaks. I am on my second rod due to this.

I was wondering if any one else has had problems.

The photo isn't very clear but a small piece goes above the broken piece.

www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/police-investigate-iraq-veteran-kyle-tyrell-over-melee-with-torquay-fisherman/news-story/5dc4297357afc9280d7a6292487c218a

A FORMER high-ranking army officer who commanded 110 troops during the Iraq war is under police investigation following a violent melee with up to nine fishermen on a Surf Coast beach.

Kyle Tyrrell is being probed after a fight with the men who he alleges were crab-pot fishing along Cosy Corner beach at Torquay on Sunday.

Mr Tyrrell, 47, sustained minor injuries in the brawl, in which he claims his wife was also punched to the face, but the martial arts expert inflicted serious injuries on at least one of the alleged assailants, who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

No charges have been laid and police inquiries continue.

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if you are not able to access the website, copy and paste the header

"Iraq vet in melee with fishermen" onto google search and click on the herald sun link, it should bring up the full article.

:)

Looking for some feedback on choosing a new rod

I'm looking to pair a Stradic 5k with 30lb PE2 Braid to a Rod anywhere from 6 - 7.5 foot that I can use on a boat to cast at Tuna schools or for Dollies that's got a decent cast range and strength if I hook into larger models

I'd prefer PE 1 - 3 rod so I can fit on the Stradic 4k with PE1 for tailor to flick around shores or when pulling up to a reef

If it can be used to Jig as well great, if not it's not a deal breaker

Price range up to about $350

So far i've seen the Terez 7'2 10lb - 30lb with Fast, and an X-Fast action but i'm unsure how good the casting is with that rod using PE2 with lighter Stickbaits or Twisties

Enlighten me! =)

 does anyone know where I can buy large storage compartments to put in the floor of my boat. I can't find any decent size ones. 

Cheers

 Thinking of heading down before the marron season closes. Just wondering I f nets are allowed in the warren river? If so which ones the circular ones or the green dome type ones?

thanks

hey guys.

looking at getting myself a decent casting sliding combo im about 99% on the rod im going to get but im just wondering if any one has any prefrece on casting oh they use

any help or advice would be amazing :)

 how far north can you catch blue eye done the ruby and grey band thing want to boat a blue eye now if they are there

My Sister's (who is a single mum) boat was stolen from Coodanup last night some time before 230 am. 2005 Stacer Sea Sprite with a Mercury 15hp two stroke (2012'ish as the last motor was stolen previously) on the back. Reward offered.

The boat was loaded up and chained to the front of the house ready to go out this morning.

 Hull Rego: DC226

Trailer Rego: 1TFL 207

HIN: AU-TRX55743L405

Trailer VIN: 6FDAUFTRL4M071787 made by Dunbier

Outboard 2012: ON177869

This is probably an Aaron Rodgers hail mary pass....but yesterday evening I left a black Rip Curl backpack alongside the launching bays at the East Freo boat ramp. If anyone happened to pick it up and feels like doing a good deed I'd much appreciate it.

Description:
Pure Black Rip Curl Back Pack (white writing. The sort that is 2 back packs zipped together as one.

Contents:
- Old blue adidas trackies
- Old Grey jumper
- Star wars shirt
- Old beach towel
- Red Bluetooth radio
- Packet of medication

Please reply or PM me if you happened to pick it up.

Thanks!

 just a query on the strength of 100lb spectra braid from ebay as to whether it is as strong as the local tackle shop sell at twice the price.?

 Members,

As discussed previously, we are seeking to display and sell quality fishing knives.  These will not be your general use knives, rather the razor sharp blade to fillet your quality fish.  They should last a very long time if you look after them.

I have spent many days talking to good fishermen, talking to knife experts, conducting independent research and dealing with suppliers to try and pick the range that people would want and value.  I have our final draft range and would like to run it by you, knowledgeable FW Members, as a final check.  Have I missed a style?  Are the lengths appropriate?  Should some products be deleted?  Should some products be added?

It is quite an investment to put these products on display so we must find the balance between what people generally want and what we stock (there are so many options).  Set out below is our final draft selection, with some commentary.  I would really appreciate any comments you may have.

We will be able to beat or match prices for these goods from any retail outlet, plus you can look at the selection in one place.  We will release pricing when the list is finalised and the shop opens.

Thanks.

Mick

Victorinox 15cm Curved Boning Knife – Thin

This is my favourite knife.  The only drawback is that is sometimes too small.

Victorinox 15cm Curved Boning Knife - Thick

A little more “power” with the thicker blade.

Victorinox 15cm Straight Boning Knife

Victorinox 12cm Straight Boning Knife

Victorinox 9cm Straight Boning Knife

The straight boning knife range comes with various blade lengths.  The blade is rigid and the length difference allows many applications.

Victorinox 18cm Boning and Sticking Knife

A solid “combination” medium knife.

Swibo 17cm Skinning Knife

Swibo 21cm Skinning Knife

This is a knife style that a lot of people like.  A quality big fish filleting knife.  Sorry, no current image and it may have been discontinued after Victorinox purchased Swibo – will update following advice.

Carnivore 21cm Curved Filleting Knife

This is a cheaper option medium fish filleting knife.

Victorinox 20cm Straight Filleting Knife

Victorinox 16cm Straight Filleting Knife

The classic fish filleting and skinning knife with a flexible blade.

Dexter 20cm Straight Filleting Knife with Scabbard

Another option for a straight filleting knife with a matching scabbard that the knife will lock into.  If any Members know local leather workers that could produce good quality scabbards for the knife range, please let me know.

Victorinox 20cm Scimiter Knife

Victorinox 25cm Scimiter Knife

Large slicing knife with numerous fishing applications.

Victorinox 25cm Bullnose Knife – Thick

Victorinox 18cm Bullnose Knife – Thin

Bullnose “heavy duty” knives with thick and thin blade styles.

There are also a number of options for knife storage and sharpening.  Any comments on the below list would also be appreciated as well.

Carnivore Knife Roll

F Dick Tool Case

Victorinox Knife Safe

F Dick 60cm Magnetic Knife Rack

EZI LAP 200mm x 50mm Diamond Sharpening Plate

EZI LAP 26cm Diamond Sharpening Steel

Victorinox 30cm Medium Cut Round Steel

F Dick 30cm Dual Cut Round Steel

Bear 200mm x 50mm Oil Filled Sharpening Stone

Pharmalube Food Grade White Oil (1 Litre)

 Just wondering if youre allowed to fish it? I havent seen signs saying otherwise but just want to check from a local?

anyone tried these - heard much good or bad?
www.fishwinch.com/

I have a Tiagra 50WLRS 2 speed that I don't use too often, so planning to attach one of these for most of the year, and then remove when I do my best work chasing marlin 2 weeks a year....

seem pretty cheap - under $400 aussie delivered in aust

 Anybody know any guys for that do decals in Rocky area.

Also what do you think about renaming a boat ?

Happy Australia day from the Oceanside crew!! just a reminder we're open until 5.00pm this afternoon. Enjoy your day and stay safe!

 Hi guys

Would be interesting to hear what everyone uses as crab bait  

Seems like there is always at least 1 clown at the ramps each week.

Here is my submission for this week. This joker thinks he is so special he can just park in the wash down bay.

Hey guys,

I was wondering if 3 mile out of hillarys actually breaks in water around the 10m mark or even deeper?. If so what swell size and period would i need to watch out for.

What im trying to achieve is to sit out around the 10m to 20m deep water approx 3 mile out of hillarys and hoping not to get caught by a sneaker set. Happy for private pm on where i might search for my first size dhui on me little 4.2m.

i have navionics both on my phone and fishfinder and would not attempt on bigger than 1.5m swell. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Harry

 Hi Guys,

I went down to the golden ponds today in mundijong and had a fish, the back pond behind the shop is stocked with barramundi but it was crowded so i went fishing at the other ponds but they were muddy and wasnt any fish so after a whilei went to the shop and i was told the barra were taking lots of lures and bait so i fished there and caught a nice little barra on my 8 pound bream gear. they are very good fun and i will be back there soon for more of them. 

deep drop boys

what colour light do ya use?

type/brand?

flashing/strobe/constant?

where do ya attach on th rig - top of trace where joins to braid? 

Hey guys caught these pair from mindaries the other night, the big one went just under 90cm but looked quite under weight for the size (7kg), but the other one had a bit missing from it, it doesn't look like a bite, just wandering if anyone seen it before?  

 Headed out for a fish in the slop yesterday, late start at 9am! Went out of Mindarie/direction bank, fished for about an hour before the weather made us retire. Was a washing machine out there, even copped some rain. Sounded up some new ground and had a couple of drift, I managed a PB baldy @ 65cm went  shade over 5kg gutted and Gilled.                                                                                                                                     

 can someone please tell me the best technique, jig, wieght ect for targeting dhus and pinkys? thanks

 Got to thinking on people's thoughts on fishing the Metro area South vs North of the river by Boat. 

As my usual launch point is from Woodies, and on rare occasions Rockingham.

Woodies is like 3km from my house so it's just so easy and convenient but have never launched from any Northern metro ramps

So is there any benefit that North has over a South that would make it worth while a trip?

 Bunno fishing comp on long weekend in march looking to be a ripper. Organisers came in to the shop today looking for a bit of sponsorship, so far $27000 worth of prizes. Covers landbased,boats and a diving section. 

 good day in the 30's off two rocks yesterday

West Australian today,  Fisheries seeking frames for research yet the dhuie frame they show has been poorly filleted and the wings - large wings due to the crap job of filleting - remain on the frame

Sorry but what a terrible example to set !!