Just wondering if anyone on this site is entering the Naturaliste bluewater classic.The competition is held over a three day period(9,10,11 march) this weekend wether it will be held off because of the weather or not im not quiet shore.There is three sections with landbased,bottom and game,plus heaviest dhuefish,salmon and there is good prize money to be won, so might have to enter and do the land based section myself till then happy fishing.

planning to go up to lucky bay over the easter long weekend

would anyone ere bee keen to get away 4 the weekend?

maybe get a bit of a convoy up of numbers are good camp on the beach and fish all nite

cheers scottie

Gday,
Just wondering if anyone here knows of any programs available to search for new spots while not actually out on the boat?

I once heard a fella say that he had a program on his computer, but never got the name of the program off him (or a copy). Ive tried google'n it, but no success so far.

It would be good if there was one, currently sitting here 300kms for the water dreaming of catching the next big one!!!!
any help would be most appreciated.

Cheers
Plugga.

want to head out to the back off rotto tomorrow but it looks like its going to be a bit windy ,the swell looks alright? is there any one planing to go tomorrow or give it a miss?

does anyone know of any one who teaches people to fly fish in the metro area...its the only rod i dont own but am lookin into it and want learn the art....let us know please.....

Just 6 months ago I purchased Rod Pallister's (Owner of Joondalup Boatshack) personal bream/flats boat that he'd owned.

When this machine went up for sale I grabbed it straight away for the price and had very good intentions to use it. The down side is I use my new 6.5m Whiltley boat all the time and the little one has only been used a few times. A nice boat but not worth keeping for a few trips only. My big boat is 13 months old with 440 hours on the motor.....you get my drift, I dont use the smaller boat so it's for SALE.

It's 4.5m, f/G, very stable, fully floored, large fully plumbed live tank, self draining deck, under floor storage, rod holders, grab rails, Min Kota ready but it doesn't have one, on a Polmac roller trailer, jockey wheel, Yamaha 40HP tiller steer, motor, 20l fuel tank (more fuel tank storage underneath), near new prop, trailer just been serviced, new fuel line....I've spent money on it as you do when buying a boat!

Myself and my cousin Jimmy who's a solid lad stood on one side of this boat and it didn't move, a very stable platform for fly, bream, flats, river fishing, estuary or just cruising around!

Minn Kota and seat pictured not included, that's the way I purchased it!

Asking $4,950 ono

Call 9337 5682 between working hours and ask for Ryan or PM me.

Hi all,

I just joined up....Some of you may know me as "Tailor Marc" off other fishing forums.

Glad to be apart of this site and will share some of my advise and show off some of my big captures

Marc

Just wondering if anyones knows any where down south or Australia wide who specialise on Custom boat stickers. Just looking to name the boat and have looked into vinyl prints but if anyone can shed any light that would be much appreciated.
Regards Spooled

does any one know the name of the charter that comes down to two rocks from up north each year and runs a fishing charter?
cheers
sam

how did everyone go on the weekend? any good captures or was the easterly too strong!
tell ya storys

cheers
sam

Saturday: E/SE winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots offshore for a period in the morning. Seas 1.5m to 2.0m. Swell to 1.5m.

Sunday: E/NE winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots offshore for a period in the morning.

Looks like it might be a little uncomfortable out there offshore this weekend. Hiding in close may be worth a short and Sunday after lunch doesn't look too bad on Seabreeze.

Anyone got any fishing plans in place for the weekend?

Good luck to all and tight lines,
Adam

I am looking at selling my boat "BOUTTIME" while i am in exmouth. At the moment i cant post any pics but if its something someone is looking for might be able to send pics via mobile.
Boat is a Stingray, 1993 built plate alloy cuddy cabin, built out of QLD. 6.4mtr length with 2.5mtr beam. Overall length is 7.3mtr. Have had the boat since 2003 and since owning have fitted the following. Previous owner had boat resprayed in 1999.

-New in 2005 V6 150hp evenrude direct injection now with 150hrs and full service history.
-Lowrance 400 chartplotter with charts of all WA coast new 2004
-Lowrance X107cdf colour sounder new 2006
-Uhf and vhf radios new 2004
-am/fm radio new 2004
-Deckwash new 2007 with a rear salt water hand tap
-compas new 2004
-Fully rewired in 2004
-new seats 1 month ago
-Trailit trailer, duel axle, all gal, new 6 months ago
-Outriggers with new fittings 2005
-Rear bait board with 4 rod holders new 2004
-new canopy 2004 with side clears
-new carpet 2007

Also has live bait tank, cushions in cuddy, total of 8 usable rodholders and 4 rod holders up top for starage, sand and reef anchor, full offshore safety gear for 6 people. I have prety much replaced everything but the hull since owning the boat.

i have spent alot of $$$ on this boat and as its time to look at buying a house it has to go. May consider trading for a smaller boat with cash.

Anyone interested can call me on 0402904272 or 0417184078

I am looking at a price around the mid $40k.

I am in Exmouth till the end of march so if anyone as far as Port Hedland is interested im am will to tow the boat half way or drop off on the way back down to Perth.

I will try to post some pics soon

Cheers Stephen

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Theres a bloke who caught a black marlin that wieghed 500kg. He caught it while on a trip out on the barrier reef on a 65 foot charter boat on his very last day. He carries the memory with himself all the time. Both of the boat and the fish. He only could show the memory to his mates 2 weeks after the trip but seen his mates a week after but couldnt prove it. There was a photo taken of the capture but he lost it before he showed his mates. How did he show his mates the picture of the fish that he always carries? Some people would know the answer some wouldnt. Fire away!

any one ever used or no enything about these reels???

Hello All,

Heading up to Wagoe Beach next week for a week of beach fishing.

Does anyone know any hot spots there or have any pointers?

Cheers

For all you expert fish carveruperes. Whats your favorite filletting knife, size, brand, flex. I'm currently using a F.Dick Eurocut - flexible 8" long. Not to bad (a little to long for me). Mid price range $20 - $30. Looking for any ideas on what to buy next......

hey guys any one got any news on when the swanfish is this year?

Discovery channel 10.30 and 11.00 am today/Fishing on the edge/Hooked on fishing

Oceanside Tackle and Marine is having a 2 week SALE on nearly all gear in the shop!

Fishing, Boating, Marine & Dive gear is all reduced up to 20% OFF (see instore for more details) My prices are very competitive with the major stores but over the next 2 weeks I'm having a SALE and I've got plenty of gear to offer!

Starting Monday 19th Feb and ending Sunday 4th March (2 weeks) nearly all gear is reduced by 20% and with more expensive items I'm offering less 10% which is alot of $$$ off.

example;

Shimano Torsa 20 reel normally $835 now $750
Shimano Tiagra 30W LRSA reel normally $799 now $720
Van Staal VS 250 reel normally $1175 now $1055
Van Staal jig rods normally $495 now $445
Oceanside Jig Master rods normally $389 now $349
Shimano Jig Wrex rods normally $400 now $ 359
NEW Rapala Braid concept rods normally $269 now $239

HUGE savings, not just on expensive gear, nearly all gear but ONLY FOR 2 WEEKS SO BE FAST!

Boat Sounders, products on sale, already discounted items & bait are excluded!

The SALE is on gear in the shop only, no special orders or lay-buy, it's cash, EFTPOS or credit card only and with these saving I'd be taking advantage of it.

Rods, reels, combo's, knives, terminal tackle, tackle boxs, dive gear, lures, life jackets, tools, braided line, mono line, squid jigs and much much more!

This sale isn't advertised or open to the general public, this is open to web members ONLY.

All you need to do is tell us who you are if we dont know you already and tell the staff you're here for the WEB SALE, this will automatically give you the special discount for this " One Off Sale"

The fishing comp is almost here again, $1000 for biggest of each species and $500 for runners up, also mystery prizes

Species include: Dhuies
Pinkies
Black arse
Herring
Whiting
Queen snapper
Shark
Flathead
and Skippy
300 boats and over 800 competitors last year and is set to be bigger this year

$30 entry per person (early entries eligible for one weeks accomodation at the potshot resort exmouth with $500 spending money!)Nominations close 7pm friday 2th march 2007

For more info get in touch with Gotone bunbury on 08 97211166 or Peter Heazelwood from the Bubury powerboat club on 0427262111

If anyone is in exmouth within the next six weeks and wants to hook up for a fish send me a pm. I am up there for work but will have a day off here and there and as i only know a couple of people up there will have room on the boat for anyone keen. I leave tomorrow and come back end of march.

PM me and i will get back to you. Not sure if my mobile phone will be working.

Cheers

I've heard rumors of wahoo around in perth lately is it true or billshit?

Saturday: West of Rottnest island: NW winds 15/20 knots, increasing to W/NW 18/23 knots for a period late morning. Winds tending SW 15/20 knots throughout in the afternoon, before easing to S/SW 10/15 knots towards the evening. Seas to 1.5m. Swell 2.5m, rising to 4.0m by evening.
East of Rottnest Island: NW winds 10/15 knots increasing to W/NW winds 15/20 knots by mid morning.
Winds tending SW 15/20 knots in the afternoon, before easing to S/SW 10/15 knots towards the evening. Seas 1.0m to 1.5m. Swell 1.0m to 1.5m rising to 2.0m by evening.

Sunday: E/SE winds 8/13 knots, shifting S/SW 13/18 knots in the afternoon.

Good luck if your going out on the weekend or fishing in the river. Just remember safety comes first and risking your life isn't worth it just to catch a fish.

Tight Lines,
Adam

As taken from todays Age Newspaper

"Jane Holroyd
February 16, 2007 - 12:41PM

A South Australian man who wrestled and killed a 1.3-metre shark earlier this week has been described as a "risk taker" by his wife.

Phillip Kerkhof, 41, jumped into shallow waters to chase the bronze whaler shark because it was eating bait that he and other fisherman were using off a jetty near Port Lincoln.

His wife Christine said Phillip, a bricklayer, had nine lives.

"Just after we got married he fell off a 100-foot weir and did not even go to hospital," she told theage.com.au.

Mrs Kerkhof said she was at home on Monday when her husband arrived at their Louth Bay home with the shark.

"When he brought it home he called, 'Come out here! Come outside!' I walked outside and there's a shark on the lawn. I just shook my head because I'm used to my husband doing crazy things."

Mr Kerkhof wrestled the shark after capturing it in his arms and managed to fling it up onto the jetty before killing it.

"He didn't think," Mrs Kerkhof said. "He'd had a few vodkas and wasn't thinking straight. He just does things off impulse. He thought about it later and said, 'That was a bit dangerous.'"

Mrs Kerkhof said her husband had been a diver on a tuna boat before retiring to take up bricklaying 10 years ago.

She said the shark would not go to waste.

"I cooked some of it up the night after," Mrs Kerkhof said. "It was beautiful. Really tender."

"There's a few people around here who wouldn't mind trying it so it'll go pretty quick."

theage.com.au

Well you just have to wonder!!!

Got Birthday pressies tonight...

A Shimano Spheros 6000FA spooled with 30lb Cajun Braid. (Watch out metro offshore tailor)

A diamond steel to keep my filleting knives sharp.

A new Rapala electronic scale 25kg (The boga grips scales are stuffed now)

and a book on the life of David Beckham (believe it or not he used to play for spurs.)

Plus an assortment of other goodies.

Not a bad haul for an old coot.

Just need some thoughts on what rod to match it to if I want to cast poppers and small metal lures at metro offshore tailor.

C'mon you tackle junkies give me some ideas.

A while ago Adam put up some samples of these and i suggested that a friend of mine had been using them for a while with great success. I have since been trying to get some and none of the shops are stocking them. I cant get hold of my mate but im thinking he has got something else thats simular. Must be close but have these been released yet? I apologise about the false info if they havent. I will try a see what he is actually using. Adam are they around yet?

do you know if there are any fishing spots in bali because im goin over there for a holiday soon and want to know if there are any good spots or if its not worth even taking my rods??

Ian Keays from the Fisheries Research Department urgently requires more dhufish frames. His number is 9203 0206 or you can ring the Hillarys Research Centre and ask for him.

Frozen frames are ok and it would be great if they were whole. All that is required is the date caught, depth and an approximate location.

Please help out if you can!

Has anybody used this site for their wind and wave forecasts.

windfinder.com

You can check the forecasts for heaps of spots even overseas. Will have to see how acurate it is compared to seabreeze and BOM.