So when fishing with others who are "BAIT" fishing, where is the best spot on the boat to be jigging from to avoid tangles? Obviously depends on the direction of the drift, but should you be infront or behind the bait fisho's line? Back corner of the boat or forward?

It amazed me when fishing 50ft away up the bow of a charter boat at the Abrolhos I still managed to tangle with the bait fisho 9 people down at the back of the boat!

Any advice?

Thanks to PeteD for sending me this:

1,050 Horsepower In The Hands Of A Moron!!

I guess being able to buy it, doesn’t mean you can drive it.

37' 2010 Contender

Check out this Contender that "ran aground". Boat was only 6 hours old.
Operator claimed he was doing 28 knots. Both people on board were 100%
sober. Cost him $10,000 to have Tow Boat US pull him back to the water.
4 tow lines parted in the process. MSRP on the boat ranges from $300,000 to
$400,000 depending on options."

Enjoy Off to BALI today YIPPEE

Hey guys can anyone tell me were I can buy mccarthys sp,s from NOR cheers

hi everyone im heading to lakes entrence in vic in a week with the boat any ideas where to go down ther for good fishing--many thanks dean

Is anyone fishing tomorrow or will it be to windy, looking at going behind garden island or somewhere around mandurah

hey goin to bremer bay at the end of february i nned to get a new rod and reel set i will fishin the esturie and doin land based fishin all over the place just wanting to no your reccomendations of what rod and reel to get or what type and and if any lures are good and the main fish to target is salmon and special lure and teqnice to catch em i have money to spend not goin over board.

cheers for any help much appreciated

Hi guy heading to lancelin for the long weekend. anyone know what i should be chase gott a 4.2 quinny. and were i should be heading.

cheers matt

what knots you peoples using to tie braid main to swivels?

ok guys and gals, i kno this topic has been dealt with many times before and i have looked on the site for info but i couldnt find much.

so i know how to tie the bimini, the question i would like answerd is:

what knot is the most practical knot to tie if i want to attach 40lb-60lb mono to my 10lb braid?

thanks for the advice in advance :-)

what do you guys use to attatch your balloon to the line?

Just rang fisheries to see if I was allowed to target demersals during the ban on a catch and release bases. What a joke. The guy I spoke to wasn't aware of any ban this year or even last year. Thats right he wasn't aware there was a ban in place last year on demersals. So good news guys according to fisheries there isn't going to be a ban this year. If anyone can give me a contact number to speak to someone who knows what going on and not some peanut, would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Brendan

Ok fellas, coral bay has been cancelled, now its off to exmouth, unfornately we dont have a boat but i will be taking ballooning gear, where should I go? been there once before and oyster reef south of the mildura wreck looks very fishy! also where do the big GTs hang out around that way?

Hey guys next week end(long week end) i will be campin at these two places and i wanna know if anyone been there recently and if these places are producing atm? Anyone goin also let me know. I got no 4 wd which sucks  and dont kno much about the place, will prob just fish the river for bream and main beaches and hoepfulyl the mouth is open for some mulloway etc.

What is every one,s thoughts on braid for trolling i still use mono on my trolling reels up to 24 kg for bottom bashing and jigging braid all the way ??

just got a new vhf marine radio and was wondering if its a good idea to put it in yourself or get a proffesional job done and also my guy that services my johnson 115hp outboard is out of town for 2 months and need to get it done. anyone got any suggestions for a reasonably priced but quality service(dont want a cheap but dodgy service at all).

any of you guys know where i can buy blue sardines or white bait in bulk. Want to feed it to my 2 barramundi. If ya know a cheaper option please feel free to let me know :)

Hi all, did a search on this site and couldn't find any discussion Re. attached website.

Unfortunately work commitments have given me limited opportunities to get on this site these days but this is what is happening in the USA and I'd like your thoughts on whether you think it could happen here etc.

http://www.capwiz.com/keepamericafishing/issues/alert/?alertid=16355526

Anyone used both the platinum and the low stretch?

I have always used the platinum and rate it highly for a mid range mono with a fairly thin diamater. Im using the 50lb and thinking of making the switch to low stretch. the only thing stopping me is that its a little thicker. Platinum is .55 and i think low stretch is .6. Not a big difference but im wondering if it will be any harder to cast because of this.

Also is there any difference in knot strenth, abrasion resistance or anything else that anyone has noticed?

thanks

Hi guys, the weather isnt looking too bad on saturday so ill be taking the tub out on its maiden voyage after decking it out(3.8m stessco) it will be my first time out as the skipper and im just after any info anyone has on the 3 mile ie ground and technique ect. got a few jigs and macarthy SPs id like to test out also, ill be launching from mindarie. would be good to get into a few decent fish befor the demersal ban kicks in, any info would be awsome.

cheers Matt

Here is what I am looking for in a boat:

- Weekend metro fishing between Hilliarys and Rotto

- 2 weeks of the year I will be in Albany and would like to be able to fish 2 peeps and out near the the islands

- Must be able to tow to Albnay  with 4wd 2.8 ltr turbo diesel Hilux

- On the odd occsion take off up north and launch from beach.

Would this boat be able to to do those things?

http://www.boatsales.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=9286845&PhotoID=bp5203762638133352942&h_mid=5217090&f_mid=&c_mid=5220866&pid=140921&tabID=303696

I am concerned that its not big enough to handle the Albanys Southern Ocean.

Any advice would be welcomed about typoe of baot I should be looking for (I am trying to stay under $10k)

Dog

I am wanting to buy a boat I can tow I am looking to get rid of my half cabin

Hi all,
I would like to give snapper fishing in Cockburn Sound a go and would just like to know where to start. I have a 4.5m Stacer, do I look for certain depths or holes or is sounding around to find fish the way to go. Any info will be appreciated.
Cheers.

How are these limits for blue mannas in South Oz.  Be interesting to know a bit more about the science behind those first two points.

Blue swimmer crab rules at a glance:

• Daily bag limit of 40 per person (combined limits with sand crabs).

• Daily boat limit of 120 (combined limits with sand crabs).

• A minimum size limit of 11cm width measured across the carapace from the base of the largest spines also applies.

• It is illegal to take female crabs with eggs. These must be returned to the water straight away without harm.

• Recreational crab fishers are not permitted to sell or trade their catch.

I've got an old savage scamp, 10ft (tiny beast) :D it needs an outboard, it had a 20 on it but thats siezed - im wondering if i can get 2 cheap low hp outboards(8-15hp) off gumtree and run duals or is that stupidity? how do you find out the transoms rating?

cheers

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today unveiled the new 4WD fleet used by mobile compliance patrols that began operating in the middle of this year.

Six new land-based mobile patrol units were deployed in July as part of Western Australia’s revised recreational fishing management arrangements.

“The State Government has effectively quadrupled the number of mobile compliance units available across WA to monitor recreational fishing activity,” Mr Moore said.

“These mobile patrols will now have four-wheel-drives, equipped with high-tech communications equipment, to assist Fisheries and Marine Officers (FMOs) in general monitoring work.

“They will also help officers respond quickly to illegal fishing reports.”

Adding six mobile compliance patrols to the two already operating was a significant step, the Minister said.

“Government funding has enabled us to establish more mobile patrols and also to employ a further 13 FMOs this year,” he said.

“Some of the new FMOs are working on the eight dedicated mobile patrols that will operate across WA, from Kununurra to Esperance.”

In addition to reaching remote locations along WA’s coast or inland fisheries to check on activity, the mobile patrols would have a role in educating fishers about sustainability rules and reinforcing the fish for the future message.

“Both education and enforcement are important to help recreational fishers understand their impact on the marine environment and the balance needed to ensure WA’s fish stocks are protected for the enjoyment of future generations,” Mr Moore said.

“FMOs from the mobile patrols will check fishers have the appropriate licence and that they are fishing safely and not breaking any sustainability rules, like bag and boat limits, closed areas and more.

“About 72,500 new Recreational Fishing from Boat licences have been issued, since they were introduced on March 2 this year - which confirms that rec-fishers are contributing more to recreational fishing initiatives and better management of WA’s precious fish resources.”

Fishing licences are available through Australia Post or from the Department of Fisheries’ website and offices. There is more information at http://www.fishforthefuture.com.au. Details on the fishing rules that apply around the State are also online at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au

Minister's office - 9422 3000

Hi

My mate and I went halves in a old de-havilland Tempest 14 foot runabout and we have just put a 35 on the back. We were just wondering the limits of a boat of that size as we are new to the whole fishing from a boat game. The previous owner said that he had taken it out as far as rotto on numerous occasions, however we do not want to go past the limit and end up in the drink and loose our new pride and joy. We would also love to take it away north/south over summer but once again we do not know where we can take it. Also any tips for the setup of accessories would be sweet,

Cheers,

Josh

Hey guys, Me and the wife are heading to coral bay over xmas on a fishing trip. Only briefly been there once, Im just wondering what are some of our options, Ill be taking the ballooning gear and the surf rod. What are the best places to balloon and the best places for bottom fish, and what should I target? you input would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone been fishing at wagoe lately? how did you go? heading up in 10 days keen for some tips!

anyone else having probs with the birds??

last couple of times out deep we have been having alot of probs with them, especialy the mutton birds.

trying to drop our baits and the wankers are diving down an grabing the baits right next to the boat, we even had a albertross try to land on the bait board once, you know how big they are!!

i have been trying to get a floater squid out and it has been impossible.

any quick fixes besides taking my shottie out and letten it rip?

Alright, time to give it a bash.

I was thinking of trying some 7 & 10 inch McCarthys next weekend up in Jurien.

Unfortunately, I don't think any of my rods are really suitable, can anyone guide me in the right direction, and I definately don't want to spend a heap. Probably the only reel I have suitable would be the Salti z4500.

....and I promised not to buy anymore tackle this year ..... what a joke !!