I am keen to get away for 2 nights with my 2 year old son and father to try and get some marron. I would like to camp by the river so we can have a few drinks whilst marroning and I am looking for suggestions. I would rather use nets than snares, so I am prepared to travel a bit further south.

Looking at maps and using google searches I have come up with Rooneys Bridge, Fernhook Falls and Wrights bridge as being potential spots. I am told there are less marron in the Blackwood River, so the first two spots may be better. I have also read a bit about Potters Gorge (Wellington dam) and Honeymoon Pool, but I would only be able to snare in the dam and supposedly the locals have overfished the area. 

Anybody know whether these sites are  any good? Any other suggestions? 

Thanks

 Just booked flights for Gamex anyone else heading up for the comps

Back in 2012 I returned to Zim to marry my wife at an island on the Zambezi River. We spent 14 days traveling to various lodges doing activities, game viewing and fishing with family and friends.
I've finally finished a video compilation, all shot on gopro hero 2 60fps. Watch in HD.
Hope you find it interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jPDDpMdFVE

Grant

 Still raining, locked up inside on the farm, any more rain and I''ll start throwing lures at the ducks in the driveway.

So out came the pencil and tried to make the best of a bad situation, safer for the ducks anyway.

 Went fishing out of Peron, was suppose to be a good fishing day, sounded around the 20's, 30's, 40's and fished areas with fish showing and could not even get a bite. Tried trolling on the way in but still not even a sniff.

Wondering how others went today.

howdy all

i have an upcoming birthday, and I want a new rod. I have an okuma ez65 spinning reel which I really love. I have it on an oid ugly stick, I would like a new rod for this reel, it would mainly be used for snapper or the occasional dhuie. any suggestions please $200-$250 range thanx

There is UPTO 20% off storewide, Bait is excluded, No laybys and discounts only available on in store stock. This sale will only run from 18/1/14 to 31/1/14

Some of the bits and pieces included in the sale are, though not limited to:

New JM Fallings Rods are awesome!!

All staff here use them and they are a unique rod that when your fighting a descent fish you will understand. It puts hurt on the fish with plenty of stopping power. Pure quality and we stock the popular models see below; 

53S-UL PE 1.5-4   Jig 80-200g     Normally $699     Special   $        (Ideal demersal jigging rod)

51S-L PE 3-6        Jig 100-260g   Normally $719     Special   $        (Ideal for sambos/medium jigging/baits)

53B-UL  PE 1.5-4 Jig 80-200g     Normally  $689  Special    $    (Ideal demersal jigging rod)

52B-ML PE 4-8    Jig 200-400g   Normally  $799   Special   $    (Ideal for Super Deep bait/jigs inc bottom bouncing)

52B-MH PE 5-10  Jig 280-500g   Normally   $799  Special   $    (Ideal for Super Deep bait/jigs inc bottom bouncing)

B = Overhead    S = Spin

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Jigging Master Ocean Devil rods;

The new Jigging Master Ocean Devil rod blanks are made from the finest Japanese graphite, ALPS guides and Fuji alconite inserts and Fuji reel seats.

JM Ocean Devil Overhead UL - Jig 100~220g PE 1.5~4  Normally $349  Special Price $  (ideal for demersal jigging)

JM Ocean Devil Overhead  ML - Jig 200~350g PE 3~6  Normally $349  Special Price $  (ideal for demersal & sambos)

JM Ocean Devil Overhead  MH - Jig 300~450g PE 4~8   Normally $399 Special Price $  (Ideal for Super Deep bait/jigs inc bottom bouncing)

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Jigging Master Evolution Titanium rods;

These Titanium rods have a specific titanium/graphite combo mix for plenty of power when turning fish but still maintaining its parabolic bend.

The 150g & 200g are ideal for demersal jigging, the 250g for sambo's/bottom fishing and the 400g for Super Deep bait & Super Deep jigging. Also suitable for general Bottom fishing. 

Max 150g 5'3  PE 1-3  color: gold

Overhead - Normally $599              Special Price $

Spin - Normally $629                      Special Price $          

Max 200g 5'3  PE 1.5-4  color: red

Overhead - Normally $679               Special Price $

Spin - Normally $729                       Special Price $    

Max 250g 5'0  PE 2-5   color: blue

Overhead - Normally $619               Special Price $

Spin - Normally $749                       Special Price $  

Max 300g 5'0  PE 3-6  color: Purple

Overhead - Normally $679               Special Price $

Spin - Normally $659                       Special Price $

Max 350g 5'0  PE 3-7  color: Grey

Spin - Normally $669                       Special Price $    

* A FREE Jigging Master DVD with every Jigging Master Evolution Titanium rod purchase;

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Jigging Master Saber "Game Casting" Spin - Color Gunsmoke.

*** Ideal demersal jigging rod at a great price ***

Jigging Master Saber Overhead - Color Silver

 *** Ideal demersal jigging rod at a great price ***

Jig:60~ 150g PE 1~3 Max power 8kg

Special $ (Spin & Overhead )

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Jigging Master Power Spell PE series reels have been a great seller for us and most of our customers dont own one they have several. These reels are the end result of Jigging Master's 12 years of fishing experience. These reels we specifically designed for jigging but makes for an awesome bottom bouncing reel. The lever drag setup with a super smooth and strong drag system gives you confidence in stopping big fish. Fully supported with 8 stainless steel ball bearing + 1 stainless steel anti-reverse bearing, coupled with 2 anti-reverse docking gears design. Completely crafted out of a whole solid aluminium block. Comes with a power handle and a ergonomically shaped aluminium power T-bar handle.

These reels are designed to crank fish up with ease and one of the strongest drag systems ever made. 

PE2 (Casting) Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :5.3

Gross Weight : 395g

Capacity : PE2-400m

Capacity : PE3-320m

Spool dia 49mm

Spool width 25mm

Efflcient drag : 23lbs. Max : 45lbs

Normally $715     Reduced to $

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PE3 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.5

Gross Weight : 490g

Capacity : PE3-400m

Spool dia 54mm

Spool width 25mm

Efflcient drag : 25lbs. Max : 50lbs

Normally $715     Reduced to $

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PE6 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0

Gross Weight : 600g

Capacity : PE6-500m

Spool dia 64mm

Spool width 38mm

Efflcient drag : 35lbs. Max : 60lbs

Normally $829     reduced to $

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PE8 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0

Gross Weight : 715g

Capacity : PE8-500m

Spool dia 70mm

Spool width 38mm

Efflcient drag : 45lbs. Max : 80lbs

Normally $859    reduced to $

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 PE10 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :3.6

Gross Weight :830g

Capacity : PE8-650m.PE10-520m

Spool dia 75mm

Spool width 38.5mm

Efflcient drag : 55lbs. Max : 100lbs

Normally $859    reduced to $

* A FREE Jigging Master  DVD with every Jigging Master Powerspell PE reel purchase

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The new SWB 2013 Shimano Stellas are now back in stock. These are premium reels as you all know so if your after an awesome demersal jigging reel or something for a bit of light to medium casting you cant go wrong with these at a great price. (Limited Stocks)

Shimano Stella's 5000XG     Normally $999       Special $

Shimano Stella's 6000PG     Normally $999       Special $

Shimano Stella's 14000XG   Normally $1139     Special $

Shimano Stella's 20000PG   Normally $1295     Special­­­­­ $

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* Powered by saltwater.

* Lasts more than 100 hours.

Esca Light " HOW DOES IT WORK" Check out the Youtube Link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNTk8dpF84E&NR=1&feature=endscreen

The Esca have been proven around the world and we have been asked for them before also but now after using them both with bait/patternoster rig setup and jigs we're impressed. They have a soft fade light and soft blink light so not intrusive and very stream line so perfect for bait rigs or jigs!!!!

We've used the Esca fading blue and the Esca blinking blue in the Super Deep and couldnt see a difference between the two but they work. We know a few commercial fisherman doing the Super Deep stuff with Esca and they have been using them periodically on different drop lines to test the results and they said to us they got more bigger fish and more blue-eye with the Esca attached " interesting ".

Special $

Esca used on the Super Deep 1kg Pink Jig

Esca used on the Oceanside Custom made Super Deep rig with a double header.

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If your jigging the Super-Deep ie 300-500m these 750 & 1kg are it. Made in Japan and they have a great finish

thats attracts fish and lasts for ages.

Fast drift speed & currents make jigging the Super-Deep very hard but these " rear weight " 750 & 1kg solve that problem. We have

just received another order of Super Deep jigs but we went heavier on the 1kg as they're more popular.

Ideal for;

Bass Groper

Hapuku

Greyband

Blue-eye Trevalla

Ruby Snapper

750g & 1kg -  FW Price $

Our 3 favourite colours;

*** We not only sell the Super Deep gear we actually use it so come and talk to us, happy to help ***

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Jigging Master Power Arm.

These power arms are just another great add-on for the BLING!!

That aside, these arms are very strong especially when your punishing big fish.

Specs:

NS113 weight: 71g length: 113mm

(with left&right shift)

Suits: SHIMANO NEW STELLA SW 18000~20000

Special Price $

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JM Monster Spool 16000 (suits New Stella SW 8000~10000 & New Twin Power 8000~12000)

7 piece JM custom made CARBON MASH fiber washer +7 piece titanium drag plate

Powerful drag force, more line capacity, smooth drag performance when water affect.

Our new water proof drag technology spool ,will allow anglers to fish a hard & tough

drag force.

Supply model: SHIMANO NEW STELLA 8000~10000 &

NEW TWIN POWER 8000~12000

Capacity: PE5-400M PE6-320M PE8-250M

*** Efficient drag: 18kg Maximum drag: 35kg

Normally $269   Special Price $

Colour - Silver/Gold

Colour - Gunmetal/Gold

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JM 25000 monster spool (suits NEW STELLA 18000~20000)

7 piece JM custom made CARBON MASH fiber washer + titanium drag plate

Powerful drag force, high line capacity, smooth drag performance when water affect.

Our new water proof drag technology spool ,will allowing anglers fish with tough

drag force.

Supply model: SHIMANO NEW STELLA 18000~20000

Capacity: PE6-600M PE8-420M PE10-360M

*** Efficient drag: 25kg Maximum drag: 45kg

FW Price $

Colour - Black/Gold

Colour - Silver/Gold

Colour - Gunmetal / Gold

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Waves Jig rod; 

Mare Nostrum Shorty 5'6 20lb - Max Jig Weight 150g  (Rod weight, very light 225g)

Mare Nostrum Shorty 5'6 30lb - Max Jig Weight 200g) (Rod weight, very light 227g)

Normally $399      FW Super Special Price $   MASSIVE SAVINGS!!!!

Quality blank made from 100% Toray carbon fiber, Fuji Sic Guides, Fuji quality reel seat, tapered rear grip and shaped foregrip for comfort.

Mare Nostrum Shorty is a slim powerful rod with a moderate fast action. This parobolic blank puts more pressure on the fish and less on the angler. These rods are dedicated to offshore jigging with light to medium jigs. Perfectly balanced the single piece blank has a nice tip action for working jigs but the lower section has plenty of power to turn big fish and get a good hookset.

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Chef's Choice CC120 electric knife sharpener;

This professional electric knife sharpener is another sharpening

breakthrough. It incorporates conical 100% diamond coated disks in

Stages 1 and 2 and a revolutionary stropping/polishing disk in Stage 3.

In just seconds, an edge of unprecedented sharpness and durability is

obtained on fine edge (straight edge) and serrated knives. The

flawless, highly polished fine edge can be customized to suit the

cutting task. High precision elastomeric angle guides eliminate all

guesswork. Assembled in the U.S.A.

Chef'sChoice® Diamond Hone® EdgeSelect® #120 Tech Spec overview:

Model 120 Electric 3-stage Knife Sharpener

Incredibly sharpens knife blades, straight edge and serrated.

Unique stropping and polishing stage - Unbelievably fast.

EdgeSelect with Trizor-Plus, optimum edges for gourmet, butcher, sporting and serrated knives.

Unbelievable sharp edges - razor sharp quality.

3-Stage Sharpening for durable, longer-lasting edges.

100% diamond abrasive - guaranteed to never detemper.

Completely safe for quality kitchen knives.

** Us as staff actually use the CC120 at home and suitable for all knives, not just fishing knives. 

Normally $299   FW Special Price $

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Kti SA1 406MHz EPIRB

10 Year Battery Life

10 Year Warranty

Strobe Light

Superior Accuracy

Compass Safe

Global Coverage 406MHz

Australian Owned Company

Australian Made

Making EPIRBS for 25 Years

FW Special $

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SQUID RODS!!!!

Hearty Rise Egi Force B

8'3ft 2pce

Egi Wt Max # 3.5

Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2

Fuji SIC guides

Normally $329    Special Price $

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Hearty Rise Egi Force C

8'3ft 2pce

Egi Wt Max # 3.5

line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2

Fuji Alconite guides

Normally $229    Special Price $

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FWA Extreme Egi

8'2ft 2pce

Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 3.5

Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.5

SG SIC guides

Normally $189    Special Price $

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Valley Hill Egi Ink

8'6ft 2pce

Egi Wt  # 2.5 ~ 3.5

line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2

Fuji guides

Normally $249    Special Price $

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COMBO DEALS!


This combo is for those of you that want the ultimate in top end demersal jigging gear, perfect for turning big dhuies and dirty fighting snapper when it counts. It's a combo that the boys at oceanside are using on a regular basis and they absolutley love it. Perfect for jigging in that 30-100m range.
2013 Shimano Stella 6000PG
Drag - 13kg
Gear Ratio - 4.6:1
line Capacity - 30lb (pe3) / 300m
Weight - 440g
+
Jigging Master Fallings Limited 5'3'' UL-S
Length: 5'3''
Action: Medium / Parabolic
Rating: PE1.5-4
Jig Weight: 80g-200g


Normally $1698        Special Price $
 

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An idea setup for those of you that want a light but powerful top end overhead jigging combo. The Temple Reef Mythos range of rods are built with the highest quality components and provide the angler with a light weight but very powerful stick, capable of turing big fish. Paired with a PE2 Jigging Master Powerspell there isn't much you wouldn't be able to stop. Ideal for jigging in 30m-100m.

PE2 Powerspell Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :5.3
Gross Weight : 395g
Capacity : PE2-400m
Capacity : PE3-320m
Spool dia 49mm
Spool width 25mm
Efflcient drag : 23lbs. Max : 45lbs

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Temple Reef Mytho
Length: 5'10''
Action: V Fast / Parabolic
Rating: PE1.2-3
Jig Weight: 80g-180g
Combo Normally $1214        Special Price $

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This combo is for those of you that want the ultimate in top end demersal jigging gear, perfect for turning big dhuies and dirty fighting snapper when it counts. The 5000XG Stella has a higher gear ratio compared to its 6000PG counterpart. Ideal for those that prefer getting a little bit more line back per crank, or want to use it for casting lures as well as jigging. Perfect for jigging in that 30-100m range & the 5000XG can be used for some light/medium casting as well.
2013 Shimano Stella 5000XG
Drag - 13kg
Gear Ratio - 6.2:1
line Capacity - 25lb (pe2.5) / 300m
Weight - 435g
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Jigging Master Evolution Titanium II 53S
Length: 5'3''
Action: Medium / Parabolic
Rating: PE1.5-4
Jig Weight: up to 200g


Normally $1728        Special Price $

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A perfect top end PE6 stickbait / popper belting combo. Ideal for those of you that want to throw around poppers and stickbaits up to 130g. Has more than enough power to turn small / medium GT's, Tuna, Yellow Tail Kings and top water Sambos whilst still being light engouh to cast with all day long.

2013 Shimano Stella 14000XG
Drag - 25kg
Gear Ratio - 6.2:1
line Capacity - 50lb (pe5) / 330m
Weight - 690g
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Temple Reef Stealth STK-78HH
Length: 7'8"
Action: Fast / Medium Heavy
Rating: PE6
Lure Weight: 60-130g


Normally $1728        Special Price $
 

Remember to mention that you are a fishwrecked member so we can give you these awesome deals!

Cheers

HI all,

Not sure if this is in the right spot so forgive me if it isnt,

Recently i had the locking ring on my old trusty 10' beach rod split so i can no longer tighten the reel seat to the reel, this is my favourite rod and i would like to get it repaired if its possible?

its a cork handeled rod with quite a long butt, im guessing they will have to remove the cork to replace the reel seat,  would it be possible at the same time to upgrade the handle from cork to a compfier item?

maybe even make it a split butt arangement?

and that leads to my next question, who could do this?

thanks in advance

 been raining up here for a bit so bored out of my skull, got the day off and too wet for a fish (maybe tomorrow).

been going through my kit for a up coming away trip later on in the year and ended up in my lure selection, here are some lures i have that will probably never see water,     ( I lie, but you know what i mean )

 I've only given mulloway fishing a good crack a couple oF times, but I'm down south around Bunbury for 2 weeks after Australia Day and wanted to try and catch this amazing fish. 

However, I checked the moon around this period and it is going to be well under half the entire time. 

Everyone always tells me you need a massive big moon to bring them out. 

Are they telling the truth or should we spend a few nights on the beach giving it a good crack? 

Any advice or stories are welcome cheers 

 Just wondering if anyone has been going for sharks yet this year. Gonna try this w.e and just seein if anyone has been getting any action as of late

I've had this setup in my BW Conquest 235 with an NSE12 and Airmar 599 3kW in hull (not thru hull) chirp transducer for 2 years now.The success has been limited in water greater than 100m. I purchased it through Challenge Marine a couple of years ago which have all but folded and I've been left with zero support since, an awesome all up $20K investment .....not.

I've had all the latest software updated on the unit and am going to run deep tomorrow (100+) to give it 1 last go.

Is there anyone out there with the same setup that is successfully using it in the 100-500m? If so can you please advise the best settings and if there was anything you had to do to get it working right.

I've done some research on previous posts and couldn't see anyone that's come forward and said "it's you beaut", actually quite the opposite.

Cheers and thanks

got a good feed of crabs today , no monsters lots under size (just) and plenty of jennys that are berried another couple of weeks should see them good

 Who squids at night time and what artificial light do you use?  Should the light be sub-surface or hitting the water from above?  Does it make a difference? I am thinking of a prawning light hung off the back of the boat, under water???

 Check out this idiot in a budgie cage no less.

http://gcaptain.com/shark-diving-bird-cage-shaun-harrington/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.com%29

A few Greenys getting worked up over this video on the Sunrise facebook page of a guy catching a marlin off his kayak

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151818116330887&set=a.107123005886.105919.22265760886&type=1&relevant_count=1

Heading up to Jurien tomorrow for a few days with the family, leaving the boat so going to be land based. Anyone up there can give me a quick report on what's being caught/conditions etc. Ta.

 Hey my fellow fishwreckers , 

I have recovered this Topic from the archives of Fishwrecked , saves creating yet another post. My previous post is noted below. 

I am still in the same situation as before and have put in a countless ammount of time and effort into resume's cover letter's etc with nothing more then rejection letters and a few interviews only to get beaten to the finish line by somone who has a tonne of experience. I have been considering for a couple of months now to maybe pursue or go down a different career path . At the moment I am working in the most unorganised , disfunctional warehouse an I am over it . I would like to get out of this environment and into something more fulfilling where I can advance in career / pay . The way this company is structured it is simply impossible to advance in pay or up the ladder . I have been looking for work in my field for over 12 months now. I live south of the river and am looking for ongoing fulltime work something stable as do have responsibilities . Preferably I would like a professional work environment , somewhere I can enhance my professional skills. If not I am more than willing to develop my skills in other areas, anything to get out of this dead beat job I am working. I know there are alot of people on fishwrecked who have there own business's and possible links into other fields of work. So just putting my feelers out .  Feel free to comment below or Pm if you would like to know any extra details. Appreciate if people have nothing but negatives to say to not say them at all , As I beleive I have done everything in my power to get work experience and find better employment.

Cheers in advance again . 

( PREVIOUS POST ) As the title suggests i am looking for work experience or employment preferably in my field of study . Having a hard time getting a look in anywhere . Iv completed a degree in enviro sustainability science , since then basically been working a warehouse job . Iv tried seek , wa jobs etc without any luck so far . If anyone could offer some advice, assistance ,or possibly paid work experience / employment that would be awesome. Im dedicated and focussed i work hard just want to succeed in my field of study . So at this point in time im exhausting and using every resource possible to try and get my foot in the door .

 Cheers in advance 

 Hi guys, just wondering what hooks you use for dhufish. We usually use big red 7o but want to know if anyone uses circle hooks. I've seen Paul from ifish using them and he reckons they are the go. 

Cheers, Charlie.

ENJOY

Chasing a rod around the 9foot mark for tailor/salmon.Must be able to throw 40grams with ease and have k guides.Any recommendations? Cheers brg.

they should have been in the water last week , my guess is the Barrnet government will back down on it , full page add in the West Australian bye all the greeny groups today don't help ,

 hi there need some information about transducers so if you own a humminbird in particular the 858c please send me a pm if you are willing to give some info, cheers.

Marko

First of all hi there I am new to this forum I have enjoyed all the content I have looked through so far
I am hoping for some to get steered in the right direction I am looking for a Marine GPS Navigation App for an android device I have looked at heaps but not many cover Australia I am happy to pay what ever for a good one.
I just don't want to pay what ever for a BAD one.
if anyone has some insight into these matters your advise will be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou All

 Hi all.

I'm lucky enough to be spending a week in rotto ATM.

I am new to scuba diving but have my gear over here in rotto.

Question is: where are some good SHORE based dive spots?

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers  James 

hey guys,

whats the status for crabs in the sound, are there plenty running or would it be a waste of time.  

 Has anyone got any experience or ideas on the WFT electric reels?

fair bit cheaper than some of the other electrics out there, thinking of getting one tonight so would appreciate any comments.

 Just wondering whether anyone is still getting crays? What depths?

i got heaps before Xmas but pulled the pots in over the Xmas holidays to stop people stealing them!! I'm thinking about throwing them back in next week and was looking to see what depths the crays are in?

any help would be great!! Cheers

 I know its been done to death, and apologies if you've seen it already, but came across a good article that breaks down some of the facts about shark attacks and culling etc. 

http://qz.com/166072/western-australias-drumline-war-on-sharks-probably-wont-make-swimmers-any-safer/

No I haven't double checked all the facts or figures, or the background of the author. And yes it is anti-culling in general. But have a read, it is pretty balanced and fair. For me, it supports a few theories I (and probably many others) had, namely that the increase in shark attacks might be contributed to by a bunch of "one percenter" factors. E.g. increasing population, increased use of the water etc. Surfers are far and away the most likely bunch to be attacked. Bees and lightning kill more people each year. The ratio of drownings to shark attacks is about 306:1. 

Anyway have a read.

Hi Everyone!

It’s nice to be welcomed on to the forum so far, and has been great meeting a few new faces in-store over the silly season.

Would like to create this thread with the intention to give light to some of the new and unique products that we carry in store to show some of the available stock we carry.

Periodical updates will include things like new rods/reels recently stocked, small reports on fishing locally and beyond, as well as first look at new lures and techniques/best locations for best results.

If anyone has any general questions please feel free to post here or send us a PM and we will do our best to help out wherever possible.

Regards,

Compleat Angler Team, Nedlands.