hi all totally new at this ,just wondering what others use to troll for makererel,tuna ,dollies,etc. make of lures ,colour ,size & depth.any help would be appreciated

I have just ordered all the components to build a 6'6" #2wt fly rod for all the tight sections of the rivers down south. My question is, how far can you cast such a short, light rod? realistically I would not need to cast more than 7m. I have 2wt WF floating line for it already.

Any info is appreciated.

Recently I had my first issue with one of the Shimano reels I have.
I guess unfortunately from time to time some things do go wrong, when they shouldn't.
At this point OEM's can be judged on how they are corrected, or not.
Last Friday I went back to where I purchased the reel from 2 years ago and showed them what had happened, I did not ask for warranty just explained what went wrong.
The guys I dealt with said it shouldn't have failed and would submit a warranty claim on Shimano.
Today I received a phone call from the shop I returned my reel to saying the failed part was replaced and ready for collection warranty covered.
The new handle was wrapped in a Shimano Australia bag and handed back to me 7 days after I had inquired about a repair, 5 working day's so to speak.
So I have to say well done to Shimano for dealing with issue and rectifying in a more that timely manner but also a credit to the retailer for submitting it to them quickly to enabled a prompt repair.
Well done.

 Hey guys, my esky has finally died after about 8 years and I'm looking at getting a quality esky that will accommodate a couple of large dhuies and long enough to fit a couple mackies,. Quality is important and it must have a quality seal,. Any suggestions and places to look would be appreciated 

Came across this image and thought it may be of interest to some.

Hi Guys,

I have an Assassin Beach Master Heavy overhead rod that I am looking to buy a reel for. To be used for surfcasting, mainly for larger species such as mulloway/sharks.

I am thinking of either trinidad A or a talica

which size reel is good for this, and also what line rating? (braid)

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

Dannyg

Enjoy

Seen these new crab lures?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LapDoDhmwSY&feature=player_embedded

 Sunday weather looking goooooood, getting excited !!!!!!

 Hi there I'm going down esperance over Easter weekend and I don't won't to tow the boat all the way down there so I'm seeing if anyone has a boat down there to hire over that weekend or if there's someone going down there aswell and if you have room for a couple of guys tag along

thanks Braden 

sorry bout the angles of some of these piks:)

A bit has already been posted about this already and it has been said by some that due to cost cutting no renewals are going to be sent in future.

My license expired on the 3rd and as I was lucky enough to read a post after renewals weren't sent to others I renewed my license on the 5th. Well today I recieved my renewal notice late and in the same mail delivery in a seperate envelope was my new license and rules booklets.

Figure that out

 Some recent builds

MHX spin

Samurai

Love those rubber gimbals. Genious. 

hi all im looking at getting a osapian electric trolling motor 40 lb Thrust this would be for my little 4 person inflatable more suited for 2 people with rods bucket ect

bcf have it on special for $149 down from $299

914mm composite aluminium shaft that have a depth collar allowing for motor depth adjustment
DC 12V
Equipped with 5 forward and 3 reverse positions
Steering lever adjusts to different angles, is telescopic & extendable for comfortable control
LED battery level indicator
40lbs/17.9kg max thrust
Max. 1200 rpm underwater
4.7m/320kg max boat length/load

i use my little inflatable in the river mostly

 Hey, looking at a GT combo for throwing poppers and stick baits at GT but also mahi mahi over in south america. Leaning towards the okuma 16000 high speed and want to know if anyone has used or even seen the okuma popping rods. They have a heavy duty, medium duty and medium heavy duty. I'm thinking the medium heavy duty is a mix that will work poppers and stick baits. 

Here's a link to one I'm looking at http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/okuma-salina-3-fishing-rod-792mh-stickbait-popper-rod.html

If you've used a salina 3 rod I'd like to hear from you, also if anyone knows a tackle shop in Perth that stocks these rods I'd love to see them myself.

cheers

 hey fishwreckers. have a new shimano raider snapper heavy 701 5-10kg (a few years old but never used) i'm giving away to someone deserving. please don't flood me with pm's, will only give the rod to someone who could do with a helping hand, ie a kid keen on fishing or someone doing it tough. if you know someone, put up a post. located in joondalup. cheers 

Hi guys need help cant decide between these two boats both caddy cabins Surtees has 200 verado cruise has 200 Honda. not worried about price it will be used for everything deep drop, bottom bashing, crabbing, pulling pots, flicking for flatty's, towing kids on some sort of floatation device etc. etc. Its hard they are both awesome boats and have both got show specials on them. any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated. THANKYOU

Thinking of going on a GT charter but they dont allow trebles.....wondering of anyone has fshed them with inline singles or baker rig? Any advise appreciated....cheers Jon

was thinking of rigging like below.......the one with assist rig...is what i use to jig with ...attached to lure with size 11 split........thats a jm monstter hook 13/0 on the end of assist with cable tie to keep hook near lure.......on th end is an inline 9/0 shogun....I figured with the line attached to the solid ring and direct to assist...it would take the strain off the lure during the fight and the split ring used to hold lure(i realize the lure will probably be in the fishes mouth but sometimes they spit the lure during fight....at least kings do)

                 The other one has 9/0 inline shogun  with size 11 owner splits.......

any one got any thoughts on each rig....pros and cons? Thanks Jon

Spot filled cheers guys. Just got note the charters fully booked now too.

Cheers Troy.

 The retards at the fisheries still have not fixed their so called glitch on renewals.I checked mine today and it was out of date.They must be making a bucket load of money out of it.Maybe not as I have not seen the fisheries around here in the last 15 years.

 heading up to cervantes this weekend for a beach fish at my usual spot just south of hill river. plan on catching fresh bait during the week to set out for anything big lurking by.

can any one tell me what there preffered 'set bait' is when they are fishing off the beach, i tend to use sanmars but recently havent done me any wonders.

open for any suggestions on your favourite big bait for mulloway & sharks!

cheers 

caughtup

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/fishtagwa/id785910062?mt=8

Reporting tagged lobster, finfish and crabs to the Department of Fisheries will help with our research enabling us to manage our fish stocks more sustainably and ensure there are plenty of fish for the future.

Using FishtagWA to report tagged fish is easy – simply Create Report and follow the instructions such as:

Take a photo – that shows the tag in the animal/fish.

Date – The current date automatically appears but can be changed

Tag number – So we can identify the animal/fish

Breeding status (rock lobster and crabs only) – We need to know what stage of the breeding cycle the tagged animal is at. The Species screen will assist you in identifying this information if you are unsure.

Fish/animal released or retained – To let us know if you release the fish/animal back to the water or if you kept it

Size – This will help us work out how much the animal/fish has grown since it was released. Guides are provided to show you how to accurately measure a rock lobster, crab and fish

Location – This provides us with information as to how far the animal/fish has moved since it was released. You can either use your current location, or, if you move away from where you caught the fish/animal, please record the position of where it was caught. Your fishing details will remain confidential.

We are also asking you provide your contact details. Your details will enable us to report back to you about how far the animal/fish has moved and how much it has grown.

This app is produced by the Department of Fisheries, Western Australia. The Department is responsible for managing the State’s marine and freshwater fisheries and ecosystems for present and future generations. For more information, visit the Department’s website

 Maybe I've been missing something....

does anyone know if there is a tackle shop in Fremantle?

Cheers

 iv been thinking about doing a fishing trip to shark bay. what time of year is best to head up there? ive heard its pretty windy up there. i will have access to a 4x4 and tinny

 Hi guys was just wondering if and where any of you have done your VHF license how long it takes how much etc. looking to get this done asap. 

Cheers Rosco 

 Hi all what is the fishing like in Lancelin around May? Having never visited the area what is the area like? I'm intersted in catching good sized tailor and anything else a liitle bigger of the beach in the late afternoon evening?

Cheers Old Salt

 Hi guys just after some opinons for some braid to spool up my stella with...

says its ranked around the 50-70lb braid mark so can anybody recomend some braid names, also want it to be to thin so i can fit a few more meters on...   

cheers for any info

 heading to Guilderton for the weekend taking the boat for the river and chasing some bream, and going to try the beach for hopefully some herring into tailor and hopefully into a mulloway if everything lines up. 

Anybody been up there lately? Much weed around? Anything being caught? 

Cheers. 

 Come drop a line all gear, food and dring provided. Call to book your place weather looks the goods. 

Cheers 

 Does anyone use or know where to buy moulds for making your own jig heads

looking at making some 1/4 & 1/2 oz ones 

but also some 2&3oz ones for a bit deeper

Cheers

jess