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Long Weekend

Submitted by talking horse on Sun, 2009-09-20 20:39

Looking pretty good guys......

Bring on the good weather.....


dongara

Submitted by sharkfisherman on Sun, 2009-09-20 20:22

heys guys i was thinking off heading down to dongara or there abouts or further north i have a 15ft runabout just wondering where would be a good place to go as i prefer to fish for bigger stuff any ideas ?????? is there much @ dongara?


holiday time..

Submitted by Pluto on Sun, 2009-09-20 20:19

Gday all


Its travel time, my girlfriend and i are really starting to think about having a road trip and driving up north maybe to the kimnerleys or as far as we can get...haha..we have a few limitations, like not having a 4x4..so i would like some recomendations on places to put a boat in where a normal ute can go..

there is a few places we would love to go..Exmouth...Port Headland..Geralton...Shark bay/monkey mia...If we have time get time and money get to Broome and Derby...and hopefully darwin but thats a long shot...

 

When does the wet season start?? any chances of cyclones etc:

Can i safely launch my boat in these areas without a 4x4?

Safest waters for a 4.9MT boat..

Any good camping spots as we tenting it all the way..

what to expect to catch through these areas...and the best way to fish these areas, bottom bash or troll lures etc:

were wanting to take 2 months or so to do it...allot of my friends are saying to get a 4x4 but if we do that'll cut our trip down allot it says us spending more cash than we have to ..any onther places that we should visit? thanks for any advice cheers chrisitan


moore river

Submitted by jono.s on Sun, 2009-09-20 20:03

hey guys just wonderin if anyones fished moore river lately going there next weekend ,looking to fish the beach in the morning then the river for the afternoon anyone got any tips ,rigs or spots? been there before, but never fished there

cheers .


barges

Submitted by bullwing on Sun, 2009-09-20 19:56

 

Hi there,

 


no idea how to use this, I was just wondering if anyone could give me the co ordinates for the barges. I neglected to write this down when I sold my last boat and hadnt had a crack at the Sambos, thinking that if they close down the fishing for two months this might be a good option. Any help would be appreciated.



 



Cheers Andrew

 


cray pots

Submitted by danobigfish on Sun, 2009-09-20 19:09

hey guys

if anybody has got any cray pots laying arround that they wont to sell

can u give me a pm 

cheers

dane


Used to be a nice boat

Submitted by catchalittle on Sun, 2009-09-20 13:11

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26095565-2761,00.html?referrer=email&source=PN_email_nl

Looked like it used to be a nice looking boat poor bugga certainly spoilt his planned fishing trip,probably kids playing with flares and it got out of control,hope his insurance comes through quick


dinghi info wanted?

Submitted by krabman on Sun, 2009-09-20 12:17

looking at buying a 445 allycraft dinghy with 40 yamaha any info would be greatly appreciated.


Land based Dhufish?

Submitted by Goodz on Sun, 2009-09-20 11:33

Just interested know how many people have caught a Dhu landbased? I know my old man has caught a few back in the day, the best being a 20kg+ fish that was set free by the flying gaff snapping the line, only to float for the next 15 mins whilst my dad casted a sinker and set of gang hooks over it to try snag it, last cast before it was out of range and he got it and they landed it! Great effort, won the fish of the week in the west australia probably 15 years ago.. haha.. may have to try dig up the photo sometime.

My mate and I are keen to make a landbased Dhu capture and was just wondering if many others have done it? We have a few good spots down south sourced from the old man that we will try when the weather is better but may have to wait till they head in closer.. what time of the year do they seem to be in shallower? I've heard late autum is good? A decant Dhuie from the rocks would be a great achievement I think.

 


Daiwa Exist 2500

Submitted by otoshi on Sun, 2009-09-20 01:54

hi all, 

have been saving abit these couple of months and is planning to spend it on another reel.

was looking at the Daiwa Exist 2500 or 3000. just wanna find out if anyone here who have used them have had any issues with them or find a nagetive side for them reels.

thanks in advance for your pointers.

cheers

Otoshi 


Desert Dwelling Divers

Submitted by Jedstar on Sun, 2009-09-20 01:25

Looking for anyone in the Goldfields Esperance area interested in teaming up with self and kids for diving fishing boating activities. Have a new boat arriving in the next couple of weeks and we are looking for others to make up a full crew. Are there any other Desert Dwelling Divers or Fishers in the region who longingly paw over this site?


Lemax black rose

Submitted by silly on Sat, 2009-09-19 19:33

Anyone have any info on a lemax black rose 70mhfs2??? I think its 7ft rated at 10-25lb which is quite a fair range.

Would it be suitable for flicking softies for snapper, spanglies, etc

 

cheers


We've had a win!

Submitted by chevin on Sat, 2009-09-19 17:54

It looks as though we have had a win in regards to our complaints about the new fishing rules.  The proposed rules have been greatly modified, and I would think that most people will see the new proposals as being fair and even necessary.  Here are the key elements.

 


MODIFIED RECREATIONAL FISHING ARRANGEMENTS
Background
In September 2009, the Minister for Fisheries announced modified arrangements for recreational fishing management in Western Australia.
The main elements of the new arrangements are as follows:
•
A mixed bag limit of two “high risk” demersal scalefish species, of which only one may be a dhufish, will apply in the West Coast Bioregion (Kalbarri to Augusta);
•
A boat limit of two dhufish will apply in the West Coast Bioregion (six for charter boats);
•
No West Coast Demersal Scalefish Licence will be introduced;
•
A “release weight” will be required when fishing from a boat in the West Coast Bioregion;
•
A two-month seasonal closure (for boat and shore fishing) on the take of “high risk” demersal scalefish by recreational fishers in the West Coast Bioregion (between Kalbarri and Augusta) will apply from 15 October to 15 December inclusive;
•
Fish in the current “high risk” group will be divided into two new categories: demersal scalefish and pelagic species. Some species, such as Australian salmon and freshwater trout, will be moved to the “medium risk” category at their current bag limits. A full list of the medium and lower risk species will be available on the Department’s website;
•
A mixed bag limit of two “high risk” pelagic species will apply in the West Coast Bioregion. This bag limit will be in addition to the bag limit for “high risk” demersal species;
•
The boat limits introduced earlier this year for “high risk” species will be replaced by the bag limits for “high risk” demersal scalefish and pelagic species (that is, a licensed fisher may take two demersal scalefish (of which only one may be a dhufish) and two pelagic species per day);
•
Reduced bag limits will apply for “lower risk” species (from 40 to 30) and “medium risk” species (from 16 to12) on the west coast. “Lower risk” species include herring, sand whiting and garfish. “Medium risk” species include tailor, skippy and King George whiting;
•
A state-wide Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) will be introduced with an annual fee of $30;
•
The Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence will only be required for fishing conducted from a registered boat. Fishing from kayaks or other boats that are not required to be registered under the WA Marine Act 1982, will not need a licence;
•
Any fisher not holding a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence will be allowed to fish from a boat in the company of a licensed boat fisher within the licensed fisher’s bag limit;
•
Charter boat passengers not holding a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence will be required to pay a fee of $15 per trip for a Charter Boat Fishing Licence;
•
The recreational ‘umbrella’ licence will be replaced with individual licences to allow more comprehensive monitoring of recreational fishing activities and fisheries in WA;
•
Fees for existing recreational fishing licences will be made uniform at $40 with a 10 per cent discount when more than one licence is purchased at the same time;
•
A 50 per cent discount will be offered for seniors, pensioners and children under 16 years of age;
•
All funds raised from the sale of recreational fishing licences will be placed in the Recreational Fishing Trust Account and spent on the management of recreational fishing;
•
A voluntary logbook system will be introduced to provide additional information on recreational catch and participation; and
•
Another $2 million in new funding will be provided annually for an additional 13 Fisheries and Marine Officers to support education and compliance of the new recreational fishing arrangements.
FAQs

Possible extended crab ban down at Mandurah

Submitted by wadetolley on Sat, 2009-09-19 14:13

Found these two articles. Talking about and extended crab ban down at Mandurah.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/6032838/proposal-to-extend-crabbing-ban-angers-fishermen/

http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/news/local/news/general/plan-to-extend-crabbing-ban/1625517.aspx?storypage=2


Commercial Licenses

Submitted by Tim on Sat, 2009-09-19 13:41

This has been bandied about with a few people since the announcement of the Demersal/Boat fishing licenses and was curious about others thoughts.

According to the Regulations:-

"The holder of a Commercial Fishing license must not hold a Recreational Fishing License relatiing to rock lobster, abalone or net fishing (See regulations 123 and 124)."

Taken from here http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/Licencing/c-1_application.pdf

Now that there is going to be a recreational boat fishing license could it/ would it or should it be added to the list of Recreational licenses that commercials cant hold remembering that Commercial Fishing licenses are "required by persons who engage in commercial fishing (such as Masters and crew of licensed fishing boats).

This is definately not a pro bash topic as we have quite a few members here who fit in the crew category. Please keep it civil.


Snapper in the Cockburn Sound

Submitted by Tim Moloney on Sat, 2009-09-19 09:59

Has anyone been catching any Pinky's in the sound of late?

Thinking of heading down there next week!

If so, what sort of depth?


abrolhos islands

Submitted by Paul G on Sat, 2009-09-19 07:49

All you guys that have been to the islands, I was wondering can you tie up on the jetties for the night, or do you need permission are their moorings for public use, or do you fend for yourself and anchor every night.


spheros vs saragosa

Submitted by longhairedlout on Sat, 2009-09-19 03:19

g'day all.

question for all the tackle guru's out there?

Been looking at the spheros and saragosa (14000 or 18000). what's the main difference bewteen the two and is the extra $$$ for the saragosa justified?

or for these sorts of dollars is there a better reel by another brand i can buy for around the same money???

just interested to know everyones opinion.

cheers


Deepwater Jigs SPECIALS !!

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progear oceanus

Submitted by original teenage on Fri, 2009-09-18 17:43

just wondering ,are these reels still for sale?cant seem to find em anywhere.they look the goods


denham

Submitted by wazza77 on Fri, 2009-09-18 16:36

Hi everyone. I am thinking of heading up to Denham in the next couple of weeks. Can someone tell me what to expect (in terms of fishing). Also is it worth going even if i dont have a 4wd or a boat and do the different sanctuary zones inhibit access to good land based fishing spots.


CPBA - still closed

Submitted by kaney68 on Fri, 2009-09-18 15:32

Just dropped into CPBA to see if the ramps would be ready for the weekend.....

The guys were just forming up the new footing block ready for a concrete pour on Monday.

They advised Monday pour on ramp 1, strip down possibly on Wednesday and start forming up for ramp 2.....

If lucky, maybe the ramps will be partially open end of next week.

 

cheers,

Paul


Big Swell

Submitted by Wrassassin on Fri, 2009-09-18 06:28

Hi Guy's

 

Just a quick one cos i'm at work but i see the wind looks OK tomorrow but the swell is big. Not having much experience in perth waters, is it worth fishing the bottom in these conditions?

 

Cheers

Ryan


Can anyone identify this fish

Submitted by wazza77 on Thu, 2009-09-17 22:11

caught this a few years ago in karatha on the way back in after a days fishing. it had a strange jaw structure where it it opened from the top of the head and rotated pretty much 180 degrees with sharp teeth. can anyone identify it for me.


Narrows this weekend

Submitted by westaus_ryan on Thu, 2009-09-17 20:44

Gday fishos

 

Believe it or not guys ive never fished the narrows before, but after reading back on old forum topics from this site ive just gotta get stuck into it

I'll be there tomoro evening to try for some tailor on lures, and if i have any luck i'll definitely be keen to put in the ours for a mulla (i know its still very early)

I'll have my light gear with me too so i can try for some bream if i feel like it

It's fair to say whether or not i catch anything tomorow night, i'll be there saturday night too...

 

Just myself at this stage, thought i'd throw it out there if anyone would like to join in!


worker wanted

Submitted by krabman on Thu, 2009-09-17 20:23

Hi Guys

I am looking for someone to work the  22nd and 25th of September to help  me install marble and granite benchtops.

Possible vacancy for fulltime work for the right person in the near future. Must be fit, have own transport and good work ethic.

I am based in Morley so someone local would be ideal. PM me is anyone is interested or know of someone who is.

 

Cheers.


A lesson learnt

Submitted by catchalittle on Thu, 2009-09-17 15:43

Took the boat over to Guildford today to get serviced and on the way home stopped at Hungry Jacks ducked in to get a burger,good burger by the way got home backed boat back in to the workshop unhitched and thought I would put the new life jackets in that I had bought from the dealership.Got in to the boat and straight away noticed something missing
My 3 month old Lowrance HDS 7 sounder and gps some mongrel had helped themselves to it when I was grabbing my burger talk about theft of oppertunity have advised the boys in blue but I doubt I will ever see that again.Plus considering I just upgraded the card as well.
If you hear of anyone selling a model as above cheap please let me know
All my gps spots that I have collected over the years are gone I knew I should have bought that nav planner for computer now I have to start from scratch.

My burger will have cost me over $2000 Yell
Another lession learnt never leave your boat unattended no matter where you areCry


Commercial Fishermen want to claim over oil spill

Submitted by bod on Thu, 2009-09-17 10:16

Too soon to claim compensation: oil industry body

Nicolas Perpitch, The Australian

September 17, 2009

THREATS of legal action by commercial fisherman for compensation over the West Atlas oil spill were premature until wildlife loss could be confirmed.

Kimberley fishermen have warned they will take the well head's operator, PTTEP Australasia, to court if it is found the sweet light crude oil leaking into the Timor Sea has damaged the Northern Demersal Scalefish Fishery.

They have also said they would take action against the Australian Maritime Safety Authority if it was found the dispersants used to break up the spill were hurting marine life.

Fishermen have reported finding sea snakes and turtles covered in an oily substance in the area around the drill rig, 250km off Western Australia's far north coast.

But Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association chief executive Belinda Robinson said any claims needed to be checked first.

"At the moment, we're not aware of any incidents of the fishery being affected by the oil spill," she said.

"But anyone who sees any evidence should be providing that to the authorities so it can be handled and dealt with as quickly as possible."

She said it was too early to talk of legal action.

"I think it's premature. At this stage, the industry's not aware of any impact on fisheries, so it seems a little early to be making claims of compensation."

The fishery takes in all West Australian waters east of longitude 120, which crosses the coast about 150km east of Port Hedland in the Pilbara.

It extends to the edge of Australia's fishing zone, 200 nautical miles out to sea.

The seven commercial fishing boats that operate in the area come from Broome, Darwin and Port Hedland and catch mainly red emperor, goldband and other coral trout and cod, in a fishery worth $8 million a year.

Kimberley Professional Fisherman's Association secretary Bob Masters said the spill was in the middle of the northern part of the fishery. PTTEP had said it would pay AMSA for clean-up costs and nothing else.

"What worries me there is if there is more damage than the clean-up, potential future damages to fish stocks and the marine environment which would have a very large effect on our income," Mr Masters said. "Then there's the potential damage to our brand of the pristine, clean Kimberley fish from the area."




fishermen want oil spill compo


ONGOING
DISASTER: Oil is still leaking from the West Atlas oil rig in the Timor
Sea, despite a second drill rig arriving last week.







Latest Comments:


If
this is in fact true that the fish stocks and wildlife have been
damaged by this spill than I could not agree more with Bob that they
must compensate the fishermen as this is their livelyhood's that have
been affected also the thought of all the sea creatures and fish which
have been harmed and killed could have adherse affects of future
stocks. Come on government get your butts out there and do something
about this, it has been very quiet on the news lately are they just
hoping everyone forgets about it?? I know I won't it is an absolute
disgrace that it is still leaking 2 weeks on from the initial leak
occurred.......


Posted by: Resident of of Broome 9:02am today


Before
any Legal action is even considered the fishermen need to consider that
after Exxon Valdez it was the legal battle that did more damage to the
folks of Alaska than the spill. The Legal system is not your friend.
Take a good look at the opulence of the Legal profession and their
offices on the Terrace.


Posted by: Chris H of Country WA 8:33am today




 


 


 


short leg versus long leg??

Submitted by flash as on Thu, 2009-09-17 09:38

hi all i am just wondering what peoples opinion's are on the length of the leg on boat motors. reason being is that i have recently fitted another motor to our boat and the latest motor has a very long leg on it,its actually around 8 inches longer than the old leg and i am not sure weather this is a good thing or a bad thing.one thing i have in my favour is that both motors i have are the same (apart from leg length)so i can swap the leg over fairly easily! just wondering what everyones opinion is and or preferences??? thanks heaps adam


Norman Moore on 720am @ 9.10am

Submitted by bod on Thu, 2009-09-17 09:03

will be on 720am after the 9am news, a few minutes from now.