Fishing Discussion
Help for a Victorian Fisho?
Submitted by artygunner on Tue, 2014-06-10 17:09Hi Everyone,
I am from Victoria and will be heading over to Perth next weekend (Hopefully the weather holds up). I am going to be going out fishing with my brother who just brought his first boat last week. I know a lot of people are very secretive about their co-ords but I was hoping someone could give me some guidance on where to catch some Snapper or Dhufish. The boat can handle going out fairly wide (max 20nm). Looking to head out anywhere metro.
Thanks for reading and if you want to help me please pm me.
Ryan
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Fishing WA TV Presenter Tops
Submitted by Oceanside Tackle on Tue, 2014-06-10 16:34With the new Fishing WA TV Presenter tops just been made up for the new series Ryan's having a clean out. Ryan was saying that he gets asked all the time especially on the road & at boat ramps etc if the tops they wear are able to be purchased and the answer is no.
These are unique one off's for Fishing WA Presenters and not cheap to make so if your wanting to be apart of Fishing WA TV history then now is the time.
Each photo will have a description of the shirt and first in,best dressed (pardon the pun lol)
Tops can be picked up from the shop and all tops are $50.00 each
Fishing WA S4 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top S-Sleeve Black Medium ( x1 Available)
Fishing WA Series 5 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Black S-Sleeve Medium ( x1 Available)
Fishing WA Series 5 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Black L-Sleeve Large. ( x1 Available)
Fishing WA Series 6 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Black S-Sleeve Medium ( x1 Available)
Fishing WA Series 6 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Black L-Sleeve Large ( x1 Available)
Fishing WA Series 11 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Navy Blue S-Sleeve XXL ( x 5 Available)
Fishing WA Series 11 Ryan Thipthorp TV Presenter Top Navy Blue L-Sleeve XXL. ( x1 Available) Ps The top looks nicer than the pic/top is near new)
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Head lamp
Submitted by Silk200611 on Tue, 2014-06-10 13:23Hi all. My head lamp finally died over the longwknd. After looking online at the 100s of items, thought i would ask what brand/type other people recommend?
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Just checking -Billfish Shootout
Submitted by crasny1 on Tue, 2014-06-10 13:14Just wondering whether the trend continued. Every year I was up there it blew its arse off during this (and the FeNaClLNG).
What was it like, and also how did everyone go?
Neels
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salmon this year
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2014-06-10 10:29hi, this year there has been alot of salmon, i heard that big schools of salmon hardly come to perth, how often do they come like this year?
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Pilbara Fishing Trip
Submitted by chesterfield on Mon, 2014-06-09 23:39Guys, I'm driving up to Karratha with my cousin and a mate for a week at the end of June hoping to get stuck into some fishing. We will be staying in a mates Caravan for most of the time and trying all the land based spots around Point Samson and Dampier, however we would like to get out on a boat if possible?
Anyone keen to take us out, know a good contact or know of a good charter in the area? No worries us paying for fuel and bait etc.
We are also stopping by Wagoe camping at lucky bay for a night or two on the way home? Can anyone advise of the fishing there recently, what species? Hoping for good weather, else won't stop!
Cheers for all responses!
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Long shot - but anyone in England fancy a fish this weekend?
Submitted by dkonig82 on Mon, 2014-06-09 21:46Long shot I know, but I'm in London at the moment and look like I'll have 2 spots free on a charter out of Eastbourne jigging the wrecks on Saturday.
2 of my friends just cancelled. Will be testing out some Temple Reef and JM gear on the local species.
If you are in town and keen to get involved, please drop me a PM.
Cheers,
Dan
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First Post & Thanks Oceanside Tackle
Submitted by Met 80 on Mon, 2014-06-09 20:05Hi Everyone,
First post for myself but have been a follower for some time now.
Firstly I would like to Thank the guy's at Oceanside Tackle for the great help they have given me when swinging by the shop.
Secondly my son was a happy little fisherman when he has his photo taken with Ryan Thipthorp and signed a mag. Thanks heaps guy's really appreciated.
Third and Final, I hope to get up some pic's and reports in when I get some decent catches, that's if my son doesn't catch them before I do.
Cheers Met.
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Where to buy garfish metro
Submitted by Tomm27 on Mon, 2014-06-09 19:37Hey, just wondering if anyone knows of shops that sells garfish in bulk? Got a charter next week so late notice.. And rough prices? Cheers.
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baitcaster jigging
Submitted by barcelona125 on Mon, 2014-06-09 19:21hey guys does just wondering if anyone uses baitcasters for jigging demersals
if so what set up are you using?
thanks
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boat lights
Submitted by king chief on Mon, 2014-06-09 19:06Hi just need some input on whether or not lights actually work at the front of boats to see at night. Just brought a new boat and would like to put some on it. So anyone with some experience on this your thoughts would be appreciated.
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stolen boat
Submitted by rodsouth on Mon, 2014-06-09 16:33my mates boat was stolen from two rocks yesterday, it is a 5.5 metre centre console extreme plate ally barra boat, it is dark green with the name momentum on the side, if anyone has seen it can you report it to the police or message me on here. thanks
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Worth a crack?
Submitted by Mattacus on Mon, 2014-06-09 16:07What are the odds of a few pinkys around this evening or tomorrow 10/6/14?
beach fishing vehicle
Submitted by crezz on Mon, 2014-06-09 14:48I can see one of these set up with rod holders and bait board for long beach fishing missions. I want one!
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filleting knife storage tip
Submitted by catchalittle on Mon, 2014-06-09 14:28On a recent trip up to Gnaraloo one of the guys kept all his filleting knives in a pvc tube similar to a rod tube but a smaller version about 40cm long with a screw on cap he was able to keep 4 different filleting knives plus a cleaver and a steel in this thought this was a even better idea than the good old knife wraps plus only a few bucks to make
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ally painters
Submitted by mark64 on Mon, 2014-06-09 14:21hi,just wondering if anybody knows any good marine painters? i can get the paint and primer.just need a good painter. cheers mark
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Saltiga Z spools
Submitted by K_willo on Mon, 2014-06-09 09:48Looking at getting another spool for a 4000 saltiga Z, what options is there out there? No limits spools? Do saltiga 10 spools fit? Or will it just have to be a stock standard daiwa Z version?
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Nor squid
Submitted by Josh on Sun, 2014-06-08 21:49hey fellas.
Dragged the boat downto the sound over the weekend and managed plenty of squid and some kgw.
Is there any big sections of flats and weed banks that hold squid / kgw from the north ramps, it takes me a bit over an hour to get the boat to point peron, and usually a little longer on the way home with traffic, but Hillarys is 20mins each way.
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Another great day
Submitted by flash as on Sun, 2014-06-08 18:58Drew sent me this pic on another great day I missed!
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A few nice bream
Submitted by lachieH on Sun, 2014-06-08 18:43went fishing with kingfisha1 to try catch some bream. Used nice and light 4lb braid and 6lb mono, good fun to catch. Ended up catching about 15 including 2 oversize ones that were 26cm and 31cm. All fish were released
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fishing methods
Submitted by dale 308 on Sat, 2014-06-07 20:22just wondering is it normal for a charter to stop and anchor on spots rather than drift
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Help
Submitted by FishingKing14 on Sat, 2014-06-07 19:31Hey guys looking for a feed of fish tomorrow morning! I'm planing to go early morning landbase around fremantle area. We should I go and what should I target?
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Help
Submitted by FishingKing14 on Sat, 2014-06-07 19:09Hey guys
looking to go fishing early morning tomorrow. Were should I go and what should I target I really wana catch a good feed of fish! I'm stricter to land based and SOR
cheers
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Castledare miniature railway
Submitted by lachieH on Sat, 2014-06-07 19:02Any bream being caught at castledare lately? Or have they moved further downstream with the rain?
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Barra trip to NT
Submitted by pale ale on Sat, 2014-06-07 16:21Just returned from our annual trip to the NT's Daly River to fish the Barra Classic.
Here's a few photos if anyone is interested
Biggest fish for the first day of comp put us in first place :)

Caught a couple of these too

Also hooked a 200 pounder


Stopped at the Ord on the way home for a couple more days of fishing. Ord fishing was a lot better than Daly, we caught about 45 barra in 2 days up to 104cm



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Sound snapper?
Submitted by DunkerT on Fri, 2014-06-06 22:22Hey all,
First post, please be kind! ;-)
I'm heading out to the cockburn sound tomorrow looking to get some decent size pink snapper. I've managed to convince the misses to be Anchor gal for the evening as my usual fishing buddies are back up the mines this weekend.
I've promised her a feed of nice big snapper in return so just wanted to make sure that I'm heading in the right direction. Current plan is for an overnight stay at the top end of Garden Island with a bit of late night fishing on 3 fathom bank and then up early to catch the sun up bite in the same area.
Ive rigged up running sinker rigs with fluro and 40lb fluoro leader (smelled circle hooks). Planning to burley up like mad and bait up with squid and mullies.
Does this sound like the right plan? Not after anyone's secret spots or killer rigs. Just want to know that I'm not wasting my time and going to waste all my brownie points!
cheers!
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soft plastics
Submitted by Deleted on Fri, 2014-06-06 20:37were do you guys that fish plastics buy yours from, seems every time i go to my nearest tackle shop they have no stock left or its due in monday. not real keen on going to bcf either
online or north perth preffered
cheers in advance
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Lowrance 7HDI transducer update
Submitted by Mick71 on Fri, 2014-06-06 18:37Hi people, as in my previous post, Here ,
I have an update as to what has happened.
I did some mods and went to test it today and it worked perfectly, I even get readings up to 25Knts, it doesn't even go bezerk when in reverse.
Just need to do some final settings, but they are working quite well at the moment
I would just like to say thanks to all who gave some advice.
I did the following:
- Moved the tranny to the left, about 16cm and away from any chines
- Moved the tranny wire away from any electrical wire to avoid interference
- Cleaned the tranny face, but didn't put dish wash liquid on it
- Tilted the tranny forward
- put the power wire directly to the battery
- did a software update
I'm not too sure what sorted it out, but I have a feeling it might be the position of the tranny.
Thanks again guys
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stella reels a car...
Submitted by crezz on Fri, 2014-06-06 14:09just saw this one floating around. looks to me that the rod is doing all the work as it should be.
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