Just learned we are fishing instead of working tomorrow and just been to the freezer to discover not one bit of bait residing their. Where can I get some bait in the morning. Launching Hillaries 6.30 am. Traveliing bayswater to wangarra first then hillaries

Does hillaries have a bait shop?

I hate blowies but are they really a feral species as some one has said like carp , I can remember back in 1970,71 and 72 the whole of the swan and coast was infested with them I personally believe that is about when the swan river prawns disappeared ( you did a drag and all you got was bowies and jelly fish) , I vaguely remember an article in the west Australian written by a marine biologist at the time saying that the blowies were developing a deformed tail, I remember going for a dive on the south mole around the same time with my uncle when we jumped in all we could see was millions and millions of blowies heading out to sea and the next thing the swan river and coast was prity close free of blowies for decades I know people wont believe me but it is a true story

 Thought I would put this pic out there of my back up sounder/GPS lowrance 7200c global map with the broadband box with a 600w transom mount

Hey guys,

Does anyone know what the go is with taking vehicles down the west wall at hillarys? Seen lots coming and going late at night and can see where they're getting on but just wondered if access was legit or not. I have got a broken foot and wanna fish off the end of the wall there and wondered if I could get the ute down there??

Any advice would be appreciated...

Thanks guys

 Does anyone know if ocean reef marina holds squid.

cheers

 Caught my first ever squad today at hillaries. Caught 2 measured around 15cm.

Hi all

looking to add a deck wash down pump to the boat....(well in the processs of doing it up over winter after a big coral bay trip adding and repairing a lot of stuff on it!)...yeah it was a good trip :)

was wondering what sort of LPM / pressure I need and to get a reasonable clean.  if any boat owners out there can give me any info even if it's what you have and whether it is adequate or not ....would be much appreciated.

cheers

 Hey, I was fishing the western side of the three mile reef out from ocean reef Perth today, I had what I believe to be a shark take the bait and cleanly slice through my 40 pound leader and on both hooks.  Next time I head out I'll take the wire traces.  I'm after everybody's opinion.  Do you think it was a shark or could have it been something else? If it is shark, is it worth keeping for take afew fillets off?

Am heading over to Cairns next week for a livaboard trip to do a bit of diving.

After the diving finishes up I'll have a few days to spare around Cairns, and was wondering if anyone could help out with some locations to try chucking a few lures around.

It might be that it isnt worth taking a rod tube all the way over there for a bit of shroe fishing (in which case I won't bother) but if anyone has had success and able to give a few pointers that would be great!

Cheers

Dan

PM if you wanna go out

weather looks good

Heading down to Busselton for my first time (usually hit south coast) in two weeks for a 5 day holiday with the family & am keen to get some fishing in. As it's a family holiday my fishing time will be limited so I really want to make the most of the opportunities I do get & as I've never fished the area before, I was hoping people could pass along some tips on rigs, baits, lures, target species & if they are feeling really generous, spots (PM me), to help me make the most of it? I know about the jetty but am hoping to be pointed towards some less crowded locations that are accessible in a 2wd. I've got gear to cover ANY landbased situation but recommendations on what outfits will be most usefull to me are very welcome as I only have room for 2 or maybe 3 combos. I release 99% of what I catch & never leave a mess behind so anyone that does share a spot can rest easy knowing I'm not going to kill the place.

Thanks in advance for any info.

went down to the Rockingham fore shore today to have a look at the beach art display there it was a really beautiful day and good turn out for it.

I then had a look at the jetty near the yacht club as a few people were fishing of it just as I get to the end this bogan (he was wearing a check shirt, had a mullet hair do and a cask of wine on the jetty next to him on the jetty) pulls up a NW blowie. they are horrible things arnt they I said. #### yeah he says and then plunges a knife into its head, what the hell did you do that for I asked with my blood pressure rising. hook was too far down he says wont be able to get it out. I said you didn't even try and you could have just cut it off and let him go it will rust out, oh well its done now too bad, I clench my teeth and fists turn on my heel and walk off wishing I was 35 years younger. I am no greeny but what the hell he ruined my day, I hate NW blowies too but not as much to do that

 Hey fellas, I haven't been on here for ages, golf bug has bitten me pretty severely. I was wondering if anyone has tried/used a Wilson live fibre venom rod. 3-8 pe o/h is what I have got 

Nice snapper caught off mindarie rocks yesterday 6 kg not bad for me :)

Hi all, going over to Bali later this week with my local cricket club and wondering if anybody has some tips on any good fishing charter operators or if it's worth trying?? We will probably need a break from all of the partying at some stage..
Cheers

Thinking of going dow to mindarie marina for a fish tomorrow, was wondering if the snapper are still around the rocks???

i assume snelled 6/0's on 60-100lb leader ect.

was going on the harbour side opposite the channel and reef

what do u think my chances are???????? any help would be appeciated :)

Cheers

Harry

If your looking to pick one up and not concerned about the new model coming out then the large (I know no one in here likes them but) Boating Camping and Fishing store chain which will remain anonymous, is selling there stellas at a discount. I used a few hundred $$ worth of gift cards I had been given to purchase a 5000sw for $687.20 The other sizes are also on special if your interested if post breaks some rules just flame me some.

Hey guys, I have a penn slammer 760 and have 330yrds of 25lb mono on it. ANd was wondering how much 20lb braid I could fit on it?
Anyone have one with 20lb braid on it that can tell me how much they fitted on?
I am thinking of getting a second one for using as a jigging/spinning/ heavy duty reel for up north.

 Anyone in Coral Bay atm?

Just curious to know peoples opinions on which reel I would be better off with, after reading a few posts iv pretty much settled on a new stradic fj but not sure which size will mostly be used for taylor from the beach and rocks but would like it to still have the guts to land a mulloway or pinky should I ever be so lucky

 First metro pinky off the rocks not hard to tell where it was! Bigger models landed nearby too not a bad first cast

Hey fella's,

Heading down south for the weekend with the missus to do some camping and fishing want to get onto some salmon. First weekend we have had together in about a month so want it to be a cracker!

Dont want to head as far south as Albany we live in Mandurah can anyone suggest somewhere in between that would be nice for us to camp be it beach or park we have rooftop tent and self sufficient? If anyone has a favorite spot worth pitching the tent and throwing some lures i'd be mighty grateful for some info.

Yet to catch a decent sized Salmon so pretty keen!

Cheers i hope you all have a great upcoming weekend!

 Hi All,

when renewing your boat rego, do they issue you with a new sticker, ie 2013 etc.

Cheers

I've picked up a dual wheel ratchet jockey wheel to be able to move the trailer into its pen on my own. The setup itself works ok but the problem is that the clamp can't take to torque of ratcheting action and eventually the upright moves about 40 degrees from vertical.

I'm thinking this may help http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-Double-Clamp-Fixing-Brackets-Weld-On-To-Suit-Std-48mm-Tube-Jockey-Wheel-/121076014940?pt=AU_product_Trailer_Parts&hash=item1c30b15f5c but before buying/welding I wanted to see if anyone else has any suggestions.

The clamp on it currently is one of the two clamps on the ebay link.

 hey guys chasing a long gaff to use off the rocks,wouldnt mine if the head was interchangeable for a net as well ,looking for a quality one ,made strong ,does any one know where i can buy one cheers ben!!!!!!i have checked online cant seem to find a good site !!!!!!!

Arrived at Ningaloo station last Saturday arrived back home on Thursday.

The weather gods flexed there muscle. Only fished for 2 days.

Big research team at Black Rock studying Whale sharks, they counted 25 individuals on the first day. They are convinced the GWhites came close to shore

because of the high water temps and increase in whales travelling our coast. In the last 12 months they estimate a total of 300 plus carcasses floating around in our waters.

We have Killer whales making our homes permanent now due to the whales as well.

Great place to stay, have to travel a few miles on the ocean to get clear of the biggest marine sanctuary on the ningaloo reef.

You start fishing about 7nm straight out from shore in the 65m plus and beyond, thats if you can pick a safe passage through the reef. 

Reds were good, chewing threw 150lb leader, lost some beauties, no sharks to contend with.

Firts 10 mins of trolling a Saily climbs on board. A couple of million Bonito going to town on a whitebait buffet, huge schools.

Tomatoe Cod, tomatoe cod plus more, spanglies, only a few mackeral and barracuda.

Anyway left the boat in Gero, as we are heading to Warroora St in 3 weeks. Stage 2 of the Northern fshing fun.

Lovin Life is what you do with it.

 hi guys,

i am kelvin from malaysia, touch down at perth about 3 month ago,

currently doing my higher education in perth.

i am a pure sport fishing maniac~

i love jigging and lure casting~ 

i stay in thornlie, so if there are any member near me would like to come out for a chat or fishing trip can simple drop me a message~

in this post i will share some pic with you guys about my fishing life in malaysia~

cheer kelvin.

my personal best GT at 16kg.

malaysia snapper about 4kg

spanish mackerel on jig.

fighting with the mackerel.

baramundi on lure at night.

spanish mackerel

we have no bag limit on squid in malaysia~~all this squid are share with 6 angler, each get about 12kilo of squid.

my biggest squid to date.

cobia on jig~ roughly 6kg

watching fast and furious while making my custom rod~

testing thg custom rod action.

custom jig by my fishing mates in malaysia~

 Hi all just wondering what the rocks at cheynes beach are like with a bit of swell around going down in the morning for a night also anyone been there over past week any action ?

 Have anyone fished mindarie wall in the last 48hrs

I am looking at purchasing a Furuno 295 for my new boat (Haines Hunter 680 Patriot), i am after a 2kw for 200khz and 3kw for 38khz.
I am wondering, if anyone is using a Airmar r299 or r399 or any other suggestions?
Also can anyone recommend someone who can install and set up, i am after a flush mount for the screen on the dash and transducer in a wetbox.