Went down today to the local boatramp,it's been fenced off and maintenance work has began on finger jetty and ramp. Spoke to contractors on site,and advised at least 6 maybe 8 weeks closure. They said they want to get it open before crayfish season begins!

The other shallow Ramp is still open,but you will stuggle launching on low tide.

Hi folks

I'm looking for a fishing partner that can come out with me mainly at the weekends. I've got a 22 ft boat moored at Port Cooggee marina so really there's no towing, launching and fighting at the boat ramp. I'm not able to go out on my own due to physical limitations so I'm dependent on a fishing buddy that can handle the ropes at the jetty and on occasions haul up the anchor.

My wife doesn't like fishing so I'm looking for a like minded person who likes to be out on the water to wet a line. I mainly fish in Cockburn Sound and the North Mole and when the weather conditions are suitable venture off beyond Garden and Carnac Islands. I've only been fishing under 3 years and still have lots to learn. So if you're a gun fisherman and know the local waters it'll be awesome to hang out and learn from you otherwise just having a buddy onboard that enjoys a fish would be great as well.

I'm 49 and live south of the river. Would be good to hear from anyone who's interested. PM me some info about yourself.

Cheers

Wanted to start a discussion regarding the new limestone Rockwall that Freo Ports have installed to protec tthe traffic bridge.

whilst its marked by safe water markers, does anyone think once sediment has settled there will be any fish that may school or use tidal changes to tuck up on the wall?

im thinking maybe mulloway on the right tides?

theres no way to walk or get to the wall other than by boat - small tinny would be perfect from Leeuwin ramp,

just a general discussion piece & wanted to get everyone else thinking?

if im heading around the 150m mark or fads etc does the uhf still have reception or do i need a vhf any help advice is great thank you 

 Well after filleting the Dhu from yesterday and giving the Barcrusher a further clean and chamois down I finished my signage , can't really tell I'm an Aussie though! Lol. 

 Any info about tamala station appreciated.Headind up next week for a camping and fishing trip with the family have got 4x4 

After having survived the great Mulie shortage of 2016 it seems the river prawn famine of 2017 is about to begin. Was in store yesterday and they said all river Prawns are in quarantine due to a disease? 

 Hi Guys

 I will need advice whether worth it or not to bring a 3 meter dinghy with 6hp to esperance and denmark for fishing ?

My dad and I planning to go fishing on school holidays on sept, his mate offer  his tender. since the dinghy is small and the outboard is small

Thanks 

 Bono

Magic on the  water yesterday 

 Headed out for the day on Friday. It was a bit lumpy in the morning as expected by the weather prediction, however the arvo came good and we were able the cruise back in at 22 Kn. The fishing was very slow but there was some excellent whale watching going on with a pod of whales playing around with big jumps and beaching for about half an hour and about 300 meters away. With only one small Dhu and a Scorpion fish on board I was about over it and was ready to call it when we thought we'd try one more spot. Just as we pulled up and started our drift another whal surfaced and blew its air about 10 meters from the boat. I had my back to it and the noise of it exhaling scared the crap out of me...

Finally the fish came on the bite and we pulled in another Dhu and a pinky and then saw a school of Pinkies on the sounder and soon landed a second similar one. This was about the only time I have ready seen a good fish show on this Sounder and I have the upgrade on the way... Good size pinks and a good feed in the end!

 Shot out after work for a quick jig and a few ales with a couple of mates , fishing was red hot and the beers ice cold !!

 Anyone done it? Any rules for Rec? Or is it considered cray fishing?

 What's everyone's opinions n on the weather for tomorrow.

All weather sites slightly different. 

Who else is going out? 

 After a pinkie run which turned into a cephalopod frenzy last night off Hillarys we headed off Mindarie at 6 am this morning, bagged out by 8am and had an awesome day marking new ground in perfect conditions and running in the new Suzuki 140 using 56 litres last night and 10 hrs offshore today. The Markfish unit is sensational for pinpointing lumps and the Barcrusher is unbelievable seeing as its 2.5 m smaller than my last Ali Hardtop , great day with mates Joffa and Ben with good fish and lots of laughs ! 

 shot out for a quick troll just before lunch could

not head out on such a cracker day ! Being no 

swell came in close in the back of 3mile into 

11m s of water off mindaire! Picked up this 

little blue and he had another 6 or 7 of his

mates with him boat side ! Rapla X-rap doin 

the damage .. short on time had to head in

after another pass or 2 !! Good too see there 

still about ?? Cheers fellas pirate 

 How many of you have a VHF in the boat and also have VHF license?

 Hey guys

 not trying to kick up a stir here , nor trying to crucifiy someone working if I am wrong here

but can someone confirm to me this, what's the minimum depth for a commercial boat working the shelf with settling lines?

there was one working the depths between 220-450 , ( I went to both edges of the floats to see if it was a set line)..... the boat was being very odd in terms of movements when I started working south towards him....

fishing two rocks/mindarie

 Bluewater Joondalup is turning 1 this today ... But we're celebrating at all stores! Come down for a bargain and sausage sizzle this weekend only!

There is also a sausage sizzle today at Morley, Myaree and Joondalup today!!

 Hey guys (and gals),

Need a little help with targeting Snapper on the 3 mile. As a general rule, is it best being inside, on top or behind the reef?

Been sitting just inside or on the reef in 10-15m with little success so I'm obviously doing something wrong?

 Chasing good place to have custom boat cover made for 7.3m hardtop. Any suggestions much appreciated. Preferably soft material kind to prevent chaffing of paint.

couple from today 

-another mission off the shelf , another day of green eyes, missed hooks up(3 of) or just very strange currents pushing us up the shelf..................

at at times there was no current and the boat would spin and do circles twisting the reeels together .....

 Had lovely visit from a nice mako too!

what at am I seeing the pics?

was in the same vicinity as a commercial drop liner today ( I had marks in same area previously, so I have high hopes I am in the right places ), so I can only assume I'm the area I guess

LF gain 1-2

TVG 4/5

 Picked up the new beast this afternoon and on the way for a night fish to run her in ! 

 Hi guys

Is there any reports from the Busselton jetty hoping to do a couple trips down over the next couple of weeks ?

In previous years l have seen and heard reports of bonito getting caught at the end of the jetty at night and l am hoping to catch my first bonito off the jetty this year and l am looking for some advice on what rigs/gear to use or any other advice? Also l am hoping to get a shark off the jetty but again don't know what rigs to use?

Thanks 

 Does any body have the current FAD coodinates off Perth.

Abrolhos Tackle Muthafluttas now back in stock, in 100gm and 130gm in various natural colours.

These are the ultimate demersal jig for Western Australia, made locally to suit WA’s huge variety of fish species and waters.

We have them in two sizes, the 100gm for $18.95 and the 130gm for $19.95.

With limited stock available these jigs are moving fast so come on down to Oceanside tackle and marine (Open 7 days a week) and get your hands on some of these bad boys before they are all sold out..!

 Hi everyone, new to the forum.

I have recently gotten really into fishing and now that theres not many fish around can any of you help me with where to catch some carp, goldfish or koi s.o.r? like any park lakes or that? 

thanks!

 Started garaging my boat but now the house stinks. Clean with carwash liquid as usual but that can't beat the snapper blood smell. What you guys using/scrubbing onto your carpet decks ?

Enjoy

 Just looking for some info on where to start with bill fishing in Karratha, I hav done a lot of bill fishing in Florida and they use live baits. Do you use lures (skirts) in Karratha or pitch baits, are daisy chains helpful? Should I use outriggers? Any info is helpful. Cheers