hey guys. has anyone fished at/around honeymoon pool in collie before? im heading down with some freinds on the weekend and was thinkin of having a flick around. did a quick search about honeymoon pool on here, and with a few reports of trout/redfin its got me biting at the bit to have a crack. how much would a fishing licence at a post office cost also?

Memory-Map iPhone app was brought to my attention this morning.

Looks interesting, does a little bit more than the Navionics Marine Australia in that if you BUY their iPhone app, and the PC version, you can sync points between them.

I have discussed this very feature with Navionics and they say that one day, it will become available between their iPhone/Android app, and the Navionics PC app (v1.3, 25e), but then they said that pinch zoom will come out for Android and I haven't seen that either.

Time to look at something else for getting further out from here, I've got a 5.8 UB Southwind, 75hp on the back, all 99 year. Looking to swap for a new, or nearly new 8m Leisure Cat, twin motors, maybe 150hp each, all the go gear and trailerable. Clean swap and I'll take you out fishing when I get a chance to make up the difference if there's any.  Any takers????????? C'mon. Might have to talk the cook into buying one if I cant trade. I'll even throw in my Furumo Sounder and my GPS with Esperence to Darwin  C card

Cheers

Dale

Its a real shame for exmouth holding the AIBT this year and the predicted billfish numbers being low in comparison to previous years due to the extreme rise in water temp and issues with clarity for this time of year.look forward to hearing some feedback from the first few days of the AIBT

P.S hopefully billfish numbers arent to low and all entrants still get into a few fish

The shores of Acapulco's beaches were this weekend teeming with masses of fish packed so tightly they looked like an oil slick from above.

Thousands of sardines, anchovies, striped bass and mackerel surged along the coast of the Mexican resort in an event believed to be linked to the devastating Japanese tsunami.

Delighted fishermen rushed out in wooden motor boats, abandoning their rods and nets and simply scooping the fish up with buckets.

A man photographs a shoal of sardines off the shore of Acapulco

Fishermen flocked to the water to take advantage of the surge

Some experts believe the phenomenon is directly related to the Japanese tsunami

 

'There were about 20 or 30 fishermen and there were people who came with their kids to take advantage of it,' Carlos Morales said.

The fishermen attributed the strange phenomenon to the unusual currents unleashed by tsunami that followed the earthquake in Japan.

'It would fall into that category where you would love to make the connection, but who knows?' said Rich Briggs, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.

'Tsunamis can change local currents, but it's hard to make a firm connection.'

Fishermen in Acapulco say they have never see such large schools of fish so close to the coast

The fish were so tightly packed they looked like an oil slick from above

Some bathers steered clear of the mysterious event and kept out of the water

 

Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365538/Japan-earthquake-Swarms-fish-coast-Acapulco-caused-tsunami.html#ixzz1GSxGDMgR

Hey guys,

Have currently got an Okuma V-65Sa spinning reel for sale. Reason for sale is because we've got two of these atm and only really use one. Was purchased in '08 and is rarely used.

Reel has been hardly used - is in immaculate condition mechanically, and in good condition cosmetically (has one or two rod holder marks). Is spooled with about 300m of 50lb Fireline.

Reel comes with its spare spool (no line), in the original box with the receipt.

RRP of Okuma V-65Sa: $319. RRP: 300m 50lb Fireline: approx. $79

Here are a few specs:

FEATURES
- ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame and rotor
- DFD: Precision Dual Force Drag system
- E2BB and HPB corrosion resistant bearings
- Hydro Block water tight drag seal
- Multi Disk Oil Soaked Felt Drag Washer System
- Patented Elliptical Oscillation System
- Precision machine cut brass pinion gear
- Quick Set Anti Reverse
- Up to 15 stainless steel ball bearings
- Spare Spool
- Line Capacity (KG/M): 8/280, 9/260, 10/230                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        - Gear Ratio: 6.2 to 1. V65SA
- Ball Bearings 15 + 1 roller.
 

Asking $230

G'day guys

Just an update on the rivermouth, I mentioned earlier in the week that it was opened but that was only to commercial boats. The mouth is still closed to recreational boats and at this stage will be for at least another week. One of the channel markers from inside the mouth has been dragged out past Black Rock and there is a new break right in the middle of the channel. Dept of Trans is currently organising hydrographic surveys, etc to ensure safe passage of the rivermouth. So to those who are thinking of dragging your tub up this way it would be best to check with the dept before. Hope this helps

Cheers Mick

headed down to a local beach last night in search of sharks and rays . picked cuthbad up at 7.00 and headed down to the beach. we were a little nervouse as the previouse three sessions resulted in : 1st no fish snapped rod and 3rd snapped rod so as you can understand the odds felt like they were stacked against us. firts slides in the water and a good hit on cuthbads bait for no hook up DAMN! out went the second and band i was on backwards and forwards seemed like all night when it hit the beach ... a nice big smooth ray. after that we headed of as it was 1230.

Have been seaching for a boat and decided to get a 12ft or 14ft deep V tinny, but cant decide between the two, most of the time i will be operating inshore and up rivers but on a good day head out offshore and will only need to carry 2 or 3 people and some fishing gear

I am  looking for a surf rod that has a slender butt, is light, strong and is 12' or more.  Has to be a spin to use with a stella 8000.

A fellow in Bluewater showed me a Lox rod that seemed to fit the bill, although might be a little on the light uside action wise.  It was rated to a 100gm lure which pretty much leaves you a mulie and two ounces of sinker.

Has anyone used a Lox?

Is there anything better out there that might fit the bill?  would spend $450 if I had to.

Has anybody had a play on one of these? I'm keen to own one

 Anyone had any experience with making a teaser for mackies ?

does anyone know how the reef along ocean reef just outside the marina mouth fish for herring, tailor etc? Any help would be really appreciated!

Can someone please give me some info on tis topic?
i have been told that you can use regular pool salt and a sealable bucket, however i am unsure of the process and how long they will last once salted?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Richo

Trout and Redfin lure fishing

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Does anyone know of access to the Warren river except through the heartbreak trail?,

also any camping spots along the river, im also only on foot so no boating to get to places,

im chasing Trout and any Redfin that come along also, any help would be great

Old pic,

First croaker i ever landed

20 kg from the D9 in 2001

Hey guys was just wondering weather anyone that is entered in these comps has been out for a prefish at all,heading up next friday and am keen to find out how the billfish activity is goin ,im hoping with all the billfish activity down here at  jurien bay and perth metro  that it hasnt dwindled the amount of fish that normally frequent exxcy

A little late in light of 15,000 fish and sealife found dead on our northern beaches last week due to warm water, however, better late...etc

Fisheries researchers will join forces with CSIRO scientists over the next three years, to closely examine climate change effects on Western Australia’s marine environment.

The $450,000 project, funded by the Australian Government’s Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), the Department of Fisheries WA and CSIRO, will utilise oceanographic modelling and an understanding of environmental effects on fisheries using some case studies.

Supervising Scientist Dr Nick Caputi, who is the department’s principal investigator on the project, said this was one of a number of FRDC-funded projects across Australia on ‘Climate Change Adaption – Marine Biodiversity and Fisheries’.

“In WA this project will be used to assess the vulnerability to climate change of fish stocks; such as western rock lobster, blue swimmer crabs, tailor and dhufish,” Dr Caputi said.

“The study will enable us to more closely monitor for any changes, so improved fisheries management strategies can be identified.

“Historic trends in environmental conditions will be examined, in addition to using oceanographic modeling to forecast trends over the next 20 and 50 years.”

Dr Caputi said the new work continued the research already undertaken on climate change through Western Australian Marine Science Institution projects.

Some key environmental trends affecting WA include:

• the increasing frequency and magnitude of ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) events;
• increasing variability of the Leeuwin Current superimposed on its weakening trend;
• an increase in water temperature and salinity;
• change in the frequency of storms affecting the lower west coast; and
• a change in the frequency of cyclones affecting the north-west.

Department of Fisheries Friday March 11, 2011

Just have to say you are a bloody awesome company

sent my 18000 stella back with a bent rotor, they replaced it no questions asked and gave it a free service for me

all on warenty

that kind of customer service is rare these days

well done shimano!

cheers

Brad

Enjoy

Im pretty bad at estimating the weight of fish and since most fish I catch are either bait or released this table comes in pretty handy 

 http://www.sasaa.co.za/sasaaftp/allspeciescalculator1.xls

Just find the species, type in the length and it estimates the weight.

Thought it might be usefull for estimates with all the marlin being caught atm. 

In my opinion it generally over estimates the weight by a small percentage. Keep in mind this is a South African table so species names differ in some cases.

Check it out and let us know how accurate you think it is, maybe some confirmed comparisons would be usefull.

Cheers,
Adam

 

Hi all my uncle has a trailcraft 4.75  and we are thinking about going to troll for metro macks where is the best place not too far out to start

Thanks

Hi guys,

 Was out diving last week and the water temps were ranging from 25.1 to 25.8 degrees out of Hillarys. I talked to a fisheries officier working out from the Abrolous Islands and he said the water temps were in the 28-29 degress and that it was bleaching the coral. I found this a bit concerning and wondering what the hell is going on in our waters;

1. Crays are usally walked back in 1st week of march - not here!

2. The water temps last year same time were 19-21 degrees!

3. Salmon run has not even started down south yet - reports that they will run in April

4. Reports of Marlin being caught of Perth and further south.

5. Mackeral caught of Woodmans point!

Any thoughts on this.....is this climate change or global warning. Whats next a iceberg of Albany!

hi guys just wondering if there is any sharks at the back beach at cervantes, i know ill have to balloon it out, but wondering if its a good spot for them, im aware of rays there, i want to leave my rig out for a while.. but also fish for mulloway, tailor while im waiting...anyone personally caught a shark there....let me know and show us the photo

Hi all Fishos,

I am looking at getting some deck lights, and came across these on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/24W-LED-Work-Light-Worklight-12V-24V-BOAT-4WD-LED-FLOOD-/220737000535?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3364f35457

Would these be ok?  I have a rocket launcher which it can be attached too.

My deck space is 1500mm from front to back and aprox 1700mm between gunwales.

Cheers,

Well this would be fun - and certainly worth a try around some shallows reefs which hold good numbers of snapper

It went 20lb and was taken while popping for Kingies

Thousands of dead fish have been washing up on WA beaches

 

EXPERTS say that record temperatures and low oxygen levels are to blame for dead fish being washed up on riverbanks and beaches across WA.

Dead fish, eels and crayfish have been found on shores with the coastline of Green Head, some 290km north of Perth, being covered in washed up carcasses.

Green Head resident Rod Wilson said: "It's very heartbreaking. I've been here for 28 years and I've never seen anything like it. To us it's a local ecological disaster."

Reports state that in a clean up operation at Green Head, 20km north of Jurien Bay, more than 15000 dead fish were collected.

"Our biggest concern is how long is this going to take to right itself," Mr Wilson added.

With rotting fish carcasses washing up for more than a week, local residents are being urged to stay out of the water for fears of harmful bacteria.

Experts say WA's coastal waters have seen the highest rise in temperature in the world with up to 4C rise than normally seen this summer.

Dr Brian Jones from the Department of Fisheries said: "Anybody who as sat in Perth for the last few months without air conditioning knows what heat does.

"Fish are the same. They are cold blooded so they feel the heat."

 

to watch video

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/thousands-of-dead-fish-have-been-washing-up-on-wa-beaches/story-e6frg14u-1226018687597 

gday guys

family member has moved to the QLD recently. planning a visit sometime this year and as always keen to hit up the fishing on offer one of the days. will be visiting both port douglas and the gold coast.

due to time constraints would only be able to get on board single day charters, but keen to hit up most game species eg. kings, tuna, dolphinfish, cobia, trevally etc etc

does anyone know if this fishing is accessible by single day charter up that way?

had a look on google and other places and there seems to be quite a few charters. can imagine being a popular tourist destination there would be a fair few average ones so just after opinions/experiences of any good charters to point me in the right direction.

cheers

turts