mine was a TLD20 with rod for $14.24c

They look like a pretty good, light sport fishing reel with 13 ball bearings and all the Daiwa bling.

I can see Matt (Hlokk) going for one of these.

This is Daiwa PR blurb

The all new Emeraldas lands on Australian shores
Daiwa’s legendary Real Four technology changed the way anglers used threadline reels, gone were the days that they were regarded as inferior. Real Four introduced Digigear and made threadlines become the number one choice for heavy duty fishing. In 2009 Daiwa introduce the amazing new Emeraldas Colossal 2508R reel, using all the Real Four technology, to produce one amazing reel that is guaranteed to become legendary.
The Real Four concept took it to the next level with the introduction of Hyper Digigear.

Hyper Digigear, the next generation of Digigear is made from a high intensity C6191 special alloy which was adapted from Saltiga’s legendary gearing system.

This new high accuracy miniaturization of Saltiga’s gearing was tested at over one million revolutions before showing any sign of wear and tear, that’s the equivalent of over 5 years of heavy fishing pressure.With technology and testing like this it’s no wonder Daiwa are the leaders in fishing tackle innovation.

This would have to be one of the roughest winters I can remember when you consider the number of big storms we have come through the south west so far this year.

Thankfully it looks like things will be pretty good for fishing again by the weekend.

Sportfishing Industry Awards 2009 " Best of Show" Honors
Fifteen companies take tops honors during world's largest
sportfishing trade show

July 16, 2009 - Orlando, Fla. –
This year the Hobie Cat Mirage Pro Angler, both a boat and a kayak, was voted by buyers and media as the most innovative product in the ICAST 2009 New Product Showcase in both the Marine category and the overall “Best of Show.”

This year’s New Product Showcase winner’s also included first-time ICAST exhibitors Cablz, Inc., USA Custom Rods and Better Bait Systems. Eight returning ICAST exhibitors were also first-time winners. They are: Durasafe, Master Vision, Ross Reels USA/Ross Worldwide Outdoors, Sebile USA and Hobie Cat. Three 2008 showcase winners — Shimano American Corporation, Pure Fishing and Plano Molding Company – also won won Best of Show honors in 2009.
“Each year, I am amazed by the quality of new products that are unveiled at the New Product Showcase and this year was no different,” said Mike Nussman, ASA’s president and CEO. “I congratulate all of the winners and everyone who participated in the New Product Showcase, from the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations to the buyers and media who served as judges.”

Making up a special section of ICAST’s 400,000-square-foot show floor, the New Product Showcase provides special visibility for the industry’s latest innovations in gear and accessories. Buyers and media representatives judged the products based on their levels of innovation, execution, workmanship and practicality to select “Best of Show” honors in 17 categories, as well as the overall “Best of Show” winner.

Custom Rods and Better Bait Systems. Eight returning ICAST exhibitors were also first-time winners. They are: Durasafe, Master Vision, Ross Reels USA/Ross Worldwide Outdoors, Sebile USA and Hobie Cat. Three 2008 showcase winners — Shimano American Corporation, Pure Fishing and Plano Molding Company – also won won Best of Show honors in 2009.
“Each year, I am amazed by the quality of new products that are unveiled at the New Product Showcase and this year was no different,” said Mike Nussman, ASA’s president and CEO. “I congratulate all of the winners and everyone who participated in the New Product Showcase, from the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations to the buyers and media who served as judges.”

Making up a special section of ICAST’s 400,000-square-foot show floor, the New Product Showcase provides special visibility for the industry’s latest innovations in gear and accessories. Buyers and media representatives judged the products based on their levels of innovation, execution, workmanship and practicality to select “Best of Show” honors in 17 categories, as well as the overall “Best of Show” winner.

2009 ICAST New Product Showcase Award Winners
For product details, images and other information please contact the individual award winners listed below.
Overall Best of Show – Hobie Cat – Hobie Mirage Pro Angler
Contact: Vince Console: 760-271-8980;
Apparel – Cablz, Inc. – Cablz
Contact: Holly Williams: 205-222-4477;
Combo – Pure Fishing – Pflueger Arbor Combo
Contact: Ron Giudice, Blue Heron Communications – cell: 405-740-2740, office: 405-364-3433;
Andrew Wheeler, Project Manager - 803 451 3245
Electronics – Lowrance-Navico – Lowrance HDS-10
Contact: Gordon Sprouse – 918-607-6670;
Eyewear – Costa Del Mar Sunglasses – Zane
Contact: Dave Bulthuis – 561-866-0972, 800-447-3700 x114;
Fishing Accessory – Durasafe – Codeable Locks
Contact: Cathy Kraatz – 262-544-5615;
Giftware - Master Vision – Mini Lantern
Contact: Gary G. Goerke – 715-493-6749;
Eli McCabe – 715-216-2443;
Kids Tackle – Ross Reels USA/Ross Worldwide Outdoors – Journey Youth Fly Fishing Outfit
Contact: Brad Befus – 970-596-3050;
Line – Pure Fishing – Berkley Trilene TransOptic
Contact: Ron Giudice, Blue Heron Communications – cell: 405-740-2740, office: 405-364-3433;
Clay Norris – cell: 405-740-2740, office: 405-364-3433, product manager
Soft Lure – Sebile USA – Magic Swimmer Soft Pro Model
Contact – Cystal Dollahon, Dollahon PR – cell: 918-607-3655, office: 918-894-4455;
Hard Lure – Sebile USA – Spin Shad
Contact: Cystal Dollahon, Dollahon PR – cell: 918-607-3655, office: 918-894-4455;

Marine - Hobie Cat – Hobie Mirage Pro Angler
Contact: Vince Console - 760-271-8980;
Freshwater Reel – Shimano American Corporation – Stradic CI4
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;
Saltwater Reel – Daiwa – Saltist Lever Drag
Contact: Terry Pederson – 562-802-9589;
Freshwater Rod – USA Custom Rods – Camo Stix
Contact: Dennis Ball – 832-665-1854; ;

Saltwater Rod – G. Loomis – Pro Green 882S
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;
Tackle Management – Plano Molding Company – Liqua-Bait Locker System
Contact: Douglass Riewski – 630-552-9448;
Terminal Tackle – Better Bait Systems – Circle Hook Rig
Contact: Charles Fricke – 305-481-0849;
In 2010, ICAST will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 14-16, 2010. ICAST 2011 will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 13-15, 2011.

I recently booked another fishing trip to Exmouth for next month and at the same time i was looking at buying more poppers. I have plenty of the same old stuff to throw at big fish but I was on the hunt for new/good quality poppers. I was speaking to a friend that is a very keen angler also about poppers who just so happens imports fishing tackle. I said i'm going to Exmouth and want some quality poppers and he said we'll " i'll pop by ya shop Ryan, you'll like these...... trust me"

He popped in and showed me some samples and straight away I recongnised these poppers as proven fish catches. The down side to quality gear on the market today is the very high expense $$$ but these Weezel products change all that!

Weezel Lures are;

* Proven fish catches.

* Quality is just as good as proven premium Japanese lures. 

* Multiple epoxy coats for long lasting visual finish.

* All metalic automotive paints used.

* 2mm S/S wire & 350lb Commercial grade swivel.

* S/S componentry & balanced for maximum performance.

Oceanside Tackle & Marine has secured the "Exclusive range of Weezel Lures" for WA and more to come....watch this space!

Pilbara Brad has just come back from a great trip and he not only uses the Weezel products he gives em a hiding and they produce fish. The best thing is you can buy 3 of these Weezel poppers to say 1 of the others on the market today!

Okay, i'll post pics and the FW Special is;

Buy 1 $59.95

Buy 2 or more and $54.95

Buy 5 or more and $49.95

Oceanside Tackle & Marine has secured the "Exclusice range of Weezel Lures"

Weezel "Ferret" 

Weezel "Stoat" 

Weezel Quality finish on their products! 

*** Limited Stocks, postage available and call the shop or PM for more details! ***

hey all

dose any1 use scented pens, sprays and creams on there squid jigs and get results?

wats every1s favorite colour jig?

and wats ur favorite type and size jigs?

cheers  

hey guys and gals

im going to the abrhlos islands soon 4 the first itme yer boi:)

dose any1 have any tips for me?

thanks

Going to be up in Karratha from Wednesday to Sunday for work, so going to pack some rods for the trip.

Was going to head out with a mate on his boat, but apparently the Roubourne cup is on.
So going to have to change tactics to try land basec (unless anyone needs a deckie :) ).

Last time i was up i did a little land based at the samson causway, with a little bit of success, but would like to do a little more popping and spin fishing over from rocky outcrops.

One thing i found is that there was not a lot of entrys to the cost via road, so wondering if anyone has some general directions to access places where we might find some GT's, Queenies etc...

At this stage weather looks Wicked!! with high tide in the middle of the day.

Cheers guys, any if anyone needs a deckie or wants to catch up for a beer let me know :).

Bodie

Did anyone else see this?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/americas/8155417.stm

Giant squid hassling divers off California. Schools(?) of them up to about 1.5m long and nearly 50kg

Hi all! We have just returned from a week at Warrara station. It was our first time there and we were not disappointed. Adam had a personal best with a  120cm long Spanish Mackeral estimated weight of about 15kg and caught in the first 15 minutes outside the reef.He also landed a 75cm spangled emperor estimated 5+ kg , his first Balchin Groper at 39cm ( released as 1 cm under sized) ,  around 50cm trevally. I also caught my first Trevally around 45cm which i was wrapped with, at least until our friend steve pulled in a 86cm! Aside from the great fishing, and i do mean great. Lots of reports of Spangled Emperor , squid , trevally and soapy mulloway. It is a magnificent part of the country and my little boat went really well. The kids had a ball and weather was a nice change from what we came home to. We are all really looking forward to the next fishing adventure once i get through some hospital stuff this year. Warrara is definately on the agenda. I  even had a guy line me up for a snatch strap rescue whilst loading my boat on? He told me I'd need two straps to get out??? Considering i was not yet stuck i suggested he let me have a go first. My pajero and girl power sailed straight up the beach no probs..... He just hadn't counted on letting a woman do it lol!!! And Adz was just a little bit proud of me . 

Thanks heaps to Ryan and Carnarvonite for their willingness to help when we encountered tyre problems outside Carnarvon. Its great to know there was help around the corner!!!!!!

Reading through some online articles I have found a place called the Gravel Patch mentioned a few times. From what I can gather, it is in Cockburn Sound?If anyone has coordinates for this area, and tips on what you can expect to catch etc, it would be much appreciated.

Cheers. 

Hi all

I just moved to the Quinns Rocks / Jindalee area in the northern suburbs.  I havent seen much fishing going on lately, but that might just be the weather.  I imagine you get the usual herring and gardies along the beach, but is there anything else worth chasing for a land based angler in this neck of the woods?

Any local knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone been to the Mackies in September- is there any billfish around at that time of the year, or is the water too cold?

ive been hitting the groyne doing all nighters and i just cant hook a pinkie. am i doing sumtn wrong?

this is my rig        &-------------------?------------------?-----------------###

& = swivel  --- = line ? = lead and hook ### = sinker

thinking of heading down to hillaries marina for a fish anyone heard off any talior or sized pinkies being caughtd down there at the moment. better still do they catch big pinks there when the weather is bad or wot could be caught down there atm

does anyone need a qualified chippy or no of anyone after one? 0405819761

OK so put on your thinking hats and come up with your dream fishing trip.  Anywhere, anytime.  You have at your disposal unlimited funds, a time machine (if req) and anything else required.

I reckon my ideal trip would be land based game fishing back in the 80's (with today's gear) at Devil's Gorge in Jervis Bay NSW.  Fishing over the summer months for a beakie and the winter months for BIG yellowfin off the stones.  Can't fish off this location any more as it is now a marine park

There are fancier trips out there but for me this would be the ultimate.  What would be yours?

Hi there!  Im wondering what  hook type/size and bait, people think is best for chasing dhuis. Have heard big baits work best..any info would be great

Just going to ask if anyone has photos of the launch at fortescue  to save me the drive...

and if its a mission on a low tide>?

any info would be appreciated

My lovely wife thinks I spent too much time on this great site.

Is it just me or is everybody  in the same boat???

For when you need your fix on those bad days,looks pretty cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXr9oQMaTYU&feature=related

Carnarvon could become the focal point for a tourism, commercial and residential development following the State Government’s call for Expressions of Interest on a waterfront site close to the town centre.

The site has mostly undeveloped land next to Carnarvon’s active commercial fishing harbour at the mouth of the Gascoyne River. It is about 1.5 kilometres south-west of the town’s commercial centre and overlooks the Fascine waterway, which links the yacht club to the river.

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said the Expression of Interest process aimed to identify the interest of suitably qualified companies with financial and practical experience, to transform the site into an exciting mixed-use venue.

“If we can harness public and private expertise to create a vibrant and attractive water-oriented development demonstrating leadership in design and improving the amenity of the Carnarvon Boat Harbour, it will enhance the tourism appeal of the town and the region as,” Mr Grylls said.

“LandCorp is calling for Expressions of Interest from the private sector to initially investigate development opportunities on this site.”

“However, the Government is looking for a mix of tourism, commercial and residential development which takes into account the existing and future requirements of the commercial boat harbour,” he said.

The Expression of Interest process would ask interested parties to provide details of their design approach; outline the appropriate model for planning, delivery and tenure of the development; and submit a master plan that demonstrates the mix of tourism, commercial and residential land use.

Expressions of interest close at 2pm. (WST) Thursday August 27, 2009. To download a copy of the EOI visit: http://www.landcorp.com.au/project/carnarvonwaterfront

G'day all, just came back from this charter and I highly recommend it. Mark Snook is the skipper and he knows everything inside out. The 55ft Ocean Invader has all the mod cons and slept 10 + 2 on our trip with ease. With excellent meals provided and a guarantee of some very quality fish will ensure excellent value for money.

http://www.sharkbaycharters.com.au/

Cheers
Dale 8)

Construction of a new jetty at Jurien Bay could begin as early as next year after the State Government allocated funding towards the project.

The Government yesterday announced funding for more than 300 projects as part of the first round of the Royalties for Regions Grants Scheme.

The local community and Shire have been exploring ways to save the two wooden jetties, after the Department of Planning and Infrastructure planned to knock them down two years ago.

The Shire of Dandaragan has welcomed the $750,000 allocated for the Jurien Bay foreshore and jetty redevelopment.

Chief Executive Clinton Strugnell says the town’s jetties have a long tradition with tourism and recreation.

“They’re in the order of 40-years-old and certainly there’s a very strong association with Jurien Bay and the jetties,” he said.

“Certainly, the council and the community feel that the jetty here is very much recognised at Jurien and it’s important that we have one going into the future.

“It’s an area which is used for the community for large gatherings, for things like Australia day.

“There’s quite often bands in the park down there and going into the future, we see it as a key meeting place for community events.”

Courtesy of the ABC

Banax have around 10 new models of reels coming out this season. Here's one you might be interested in.

The Kingpin has been designed by GLADIATOR for Australian condition with the help of input from tackle stores all over Aus. The reel has the banax HCS (hard core system) that makes these reels so tough. The HCS is the trilogy of precision machine cut brass gears, brass pinion and stainless steel shaft. The drag system is 6 part, incorporating 3 carbontex and 3 alloy washers giving 14kg of drag. There are 6 high grade stainless steel shielded German bearings, titanium spool lip. Full power metal body, rotor and spool to keep all internals straight when under load reducing wear on parts. The drag is water resistant and the reel carries a 5 year warranty on ALL parts. The reels are made in the Banax factory in Korea.

The reels will be realeased in September.

If you need any more info drop me a PM.

Cheers

Steve Blackmore
General Manager
GLADIATOR Fishing Tackle

With the increase in popularity of fishing deep for species such as hapuka, bass, trevalla etc I'm looking for charts or maps of areas west of Rotto in particlar the Rottnest Trench and surrounding areas.  Any info with respect to whether there are any charts and/or where these may be obtained would be appreciated.

Batter:

40 g cornflour

10 g custard powder

100 g self raising flour

20 ml oil

200 ml water

try this batter is bloody good and comes up golden brown

Alright again

Went out again on sunday for the old mans birthday, and caught a few more fish.....!  Trouble was we went to the pub for a quiet half saturday night, this turned into 6 pints and left us pissed and wondering what the morning will bring?  We awoke at about 5 and got ourselves ready for the day.  It was an hour and a half drive down and all the way we discussed the wind and conditions.  Arriving nice and early on the boat we noticed the clouds break and the sun come out, although still blowing force 4 from the south west.  We headed out in the lea of the shore and treid for a few mackeral for bait, they were small and hard to come by but eventually we got a few.  We were after sea bream and fished a 3 hook dropper rig with worm and squid/mackeral as bait.  It was hard going due to the boat going up and down but we were all catching..  Unfortunately only poor cod and pouting-rubbish fish-.  After a move me and the old man started to catch bream and ended up with 3 each although one of mine was undersixe so went back.  We also started catching dogfish and small bullhuss, all of which went back.  We tried drift fishing for plaice and a managed a small but legal fish and took it back for the pot....my first plaice!  We finished the day fishing close to the shore after getting beaten up by big waves and swell on the plaice grounds.  Not a bad day all in all me and me dad did the best, as we fished light rigs with smaller hooks for better presentation, against the words of others but our method paid off, as noone else caught plaice or bream!!  2 weeks to go, i hope i leave the windy weather here!!!

HOW DID PANESAR AND ANDERSON NOT GET BOWLED OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A DRAW IS LIKE A VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gulls awaiting the blood and guts!!!

Not massive but should still taste good.

Pan sized!!!

My first one!!!!

Dinner

Cheers see you soon

Rog

A fish captured and tagged by a New South Wales far south coast fisherman three years ago has been recaptured after nearly doubling in size during a 2,000km swim.

State Primary Industries Recreational Fisheries Manager Phil Bolton says 30,000 yellowtail kingfish have been tagged since 1973.

But he says the recent catch is one of only three kingfish tagged in Australia to be recaptured near New Zealand.

"The yellowtail kingfish that was originally released at Eden was tagged by a chap called John Rankin, of Eden Sport and Game Fishing Club, and he recorded a length of 48cm," he said.

"It was re-caught this last summer off the north-east coast of New Zealand at a length of 90cm."

Courtesy of the ABC