Hi guys Iv just joined up and in need of a little info.

So we have just started trolling recently, mainly for Macks but anything is a bonus however we are constantly pulling the lures in to clear weed off them to the point we just give up and go home. Is there anything you can do to avoid this ? Is it due to the Easterly wind ? Will it go away ?

Iv done a heap of research over the last few weeks looking at old posts and reading everything and anything to do with macks. We bought a heap of Halco pro lasers and wev been sticking to about 5-7 knots. Wer yet to venture out to Rotto as we dont have an EPRIB but we caught a Mack awhile ago on a bait pretty close to home so wev been cruising all over the place. I think we are on the right track and are bound to have some luck eventually but is there anything we are doing wrong ?

Cheers and looking forward to getting involved here on the forums.

P.S heres some success photos for your viewing pleasure from NZ and AUS.

T.K.

hi all,

can anyone tell me where some good locations for land based squidding in perth im keen to go get some this weekend thanks

 hey guys i know this isnt about fishing but, my mate dropped his phone in the middle of the road and didnt have time to pick it up, unfortunately it got run over by a car or two, it doesnt turn on, the back is smashed and the front is perfect he gave it to me as it doesnt work anymore, i was just wondering if anybody knows how to fix it or if it has happened to anybody before

thanks heaps!! nickk

Does anyone use willy weather ?. It seems they forecast about half of what seabreeze does so it makes for a very hard call when to go out or not. I Have been watching willy weather all week and its saying less than 10 knots yet according to BOM its 23 knots on rottnest at the moment. Is it usually that unaccurate or is it just a one off?.

 Dont really want to fish in 23 knots for some unknown reason

WA fisheries would like all fisho,s who use the busso jetty to fill out a catch card that is available from the fisheries office in Busselton or the building at the start of the jetty.

These can be filled out and dropped in the letterbox at the same building or Busso fisheries office stating what you caught, ect,ect.

The aim is to see how the population of fish are at the jetty.

Further info from fisheries.

Thanks

hey,

i am looking into getting a small portable generator to use for over nighters at the beach. everything i seem to be finding is too big and expensive.

was hoping someone could point me in a new direction.

cheers

matt

 im just looking at a HDS8 and 1 says no tdx and is $200 more expensive..

what is tdx?

thanks

Had a great day on tuesday. Headed out from Mindarie at 6am to Direction Bank. Conditions were as good as I have seen in Perth. First drop was a double header of Dhuie and black arse. The misus was on straight away as well with a good size Baldie. Set the tone for the next 3 hours. Pretty much every drop was a Dhuie around 70cm or a nice Baldie. Poor old release weight was working overtime. Ended up catching and releasing 10 dhuies 5 Baldies, black arse, fox fish as well as 4 unstopables which were never sighted. Headed home by 11 both happy campers.Was mint to see the wife having a ball and to see her technique improving to the point were she now needs no help from me at all. In fact I think I got my ass handed to me overall. All in all a great day with all number of fish released well . Kept our quota of 2 dhuies and 2 baldies. One to remember   

 Hey guys just spent $500 on a TLD 25 with a Shimano backbone elite as the rod,

As far as i can gather the TLD is a very popular reel, strong, lightweight and built to last.

Has anyone had any problems with it or know a bit about it?

Cheers luke

after a reel for lanbased sharking here in SA

and can baloon and yak out to 500 metres

in the 50 size

i want to get as much 50lb igfa line as possible around 1000 metres if that

out of the reel brands i mentioned above what do you guys recomend

advantages and disadvantges of them both ?

Power and strength wise aswell?

i no they may all be very similiar but what do you recomend for my situation

cheers

 Hi, I will be in Busselton this weekend.  Is there anything to be had off the jetty at the moment?  Interested in squid, herring and tailor.

Thanks

Cam

 I took a walk along the ammo jetty on saturday night, there was quite easily well over 100 people fishing there. What i found concerning was there were a few asians fishing there with a cast net which i am certain is not legal. even more concerning was the size of there crate they intended to fill and were doing a good job of it working like little machines. the minute i mentioned the fisheries i got a look of disgust from them, there crate was an industrial sized container i would of loved to kick it over into the sea, but i didnt fancy i stab wound. so my bitch today is what waste of time our license fees are if they cannot be bothered patrolling  areas these scum buckets fish? Ps i have many asian friends who do the right thing, id love for fisheries to not only fine them but confiscate there cars.

 Looks like you guys might be in for some bad weather in around a fortnight. Hope it all goes well. I guess we'll cop it soon after. Gotta love this new MJO report.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/tropnote/tropnote.shtml

Hi guys, we just go back from Rotto but forgot to get something from the general store. My Girlfreind really wanted one of the metal Rottnest water bottles. They were around $12.99. I have since rang the general store and they wont sell or post anything. I was hoping someone here was heading over i and i will pay for it and offer a 6 pack for your troubles. 

Will head out to pick it up of whoever can do it.

Shoot us a pm if anyone can. Muchly appreciated.

Regards

Marc

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/super-trawlers-freezer-plan-rejected/story-e6frfku9-1226576705451

Hi guys! Has anybody see this vid? This is amazing, starts of like a brilliant screen saver you have to watch it to the end and don't worry about the advert at the start.

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WK2LpUoqX6A&vq=medium 

 Hi guys just wondering if anybody has tried a shimano backbone elite land based game model. I'm looking at buying one. I like everything about it but before I buy it just want a second opinion.

heres the link:        

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shimano-Backbone-Elite-Overhead-LBG-Rod-24kg-8-2pc-/110984543601?pt=AU_FishingRods&hash=item19d731bd71#ht_858wt_689

also if you have a  land based game rod second hand for a similar price send me a message on 0410 530 179,

must be in great condition,

cheers

snapper_seeker

 hey guys.. not after exact locations!  but would anybody be Able to help with some tips 

on how to fish from there? I've been a few times and haven't managed anything worth 

while.. usually I just have some gang hooks and whole or 3/4 mulies with a number 1

sinker above it.. I'm kinda chasing something a little larger than the bait fish running 

around at your toes. 

thanks guys

okay,

need a small feed and some bait.

Where on the jetty?

What time of night?

what rig?

thankyou

I will be on the jetty Saturday night.

ps if there is any good beach spots please add them too

 Headed out from Hillaries yesterday with a fellow FW member and trolled up this little Shark Mack just behind the 3 mile. Decided to keep it as I've never tried eating one before and couldnt find any info on their eating quality, so bleed and put into the ice slurry.  Filleted up nicely and crumbed and cooked tonight for dinner and although the meat looks sweet and white, it tastes like shite. Very floury in texture and still had that ammonia taste to it.  Happy to say Shark Mackies are now a catch and release species.

Caught on a Richter Jnr Tornado

Cheers again to Alwaysfishin for the day out and the happy snap.

Wazza

http://io9.com/5983316/marine-biologists-confirm-squid-can-fly-+-ready

30m is a fair shot!

Hi Guys,

Plan to fish at Little Island" off Hilarys this Thursday for herring and gardies.

Have the fish been around lately?

last time I went (about 6 months ago) the gardies were in BIG numbers but weren't biting - any suggestions?

Cheers

Wharfie

Planning on going for a fish on the murray at Ravenswood this week does anyone know any good spots and what to use???

 Hey all I've been doing abut of fishing down Mandurah lately and been catching lots of tailor when using them as live bait been continually smashed off by what I'm pretty sure are big sharks I want to try and land a few of these buggers what would be the best way to go about it I'm currently using a 12 foot surf rod and 30 pound mono and its impossible to stop the run they either strip 300 metres of line quickly of snap/ bite through any help would be greatly appreciated thank guys

Hey ...

Just thought I may throw this question out, may be someone out there has the same ..

I have a 22.5" Black Bart Dinner skirt (1998 design); it's mainly designed for Wahoo (high Speed), however, years ago, People recorded Billies being caught on them too.

Anyone out there has got one? I'm only asking as I enquired to Bart regarding the way they swim; they jump & dart like no other skirt in the spread! If so, any sucess on them, being Marlin, Wahoo or even Tuna?

Thanks for the help

went out with an old fried, covered heaps of mile ,tried many lumps with fish showing after 5 hours and a few bits and pieces,ended up just out side the reef for a burly session,forty mins later we left with our 4 snapper,and lost a few on the skippy gear, arhhh think I'm going back to that style in future,nice pinkie for tea,didn't have the pull the anchor either! I did want a metre pinkie, need two to get more then a metre

 Looking at taking a job in Onslow. Be there for 4 weeks each trip. Just looking for info on what's in town and what the land based fishing is like. Anyone else working up there? Wondering if it's worth bringing the family up once in a while to break up the time away from them.  Just not sure if there is much for them to do if they came up for a week or two. Any advice or info would be much appreciated.

Hi guys im hopefully going out fishing on sunday out of karratha. im desperate to try soft plastics and maybe some jigs. i was wondering what sort of lures and jigs are best. what sizes?, what colours?,what brand? what heads?. etc etc etc. Sorry for all the questions but im a complete novice so please if you feel like responding can you keep it simple for me. Thanks guys 

Hi Guys,

I recently moved over to Perth from Sydney and I'm keen to get stuck into some fishing here.

As I am in unfamiliar territory and dont enjoy fishing alone, I thought I'd appeal to those of you who could do with an extra fishing buddy (be it on a boat or landbased).

I have all of my own gear for all types of fishing (light gear/beach rods/heavy jigging gear/rock fishing gear etc) and I am willing to pay for my share of bait/petrol/food/etc.

I'd consider myself somewhat experienced as I do quite a bit of fishing back east - chasing various bread and butter fish (bream/whiting/flathead) to bigger species (kingfish/mulloway/bonito/salmon) to bait gathering (squid/yakkas).

I'm based in East Perth and recently bought a car (so transport isn't an issue).

Shoot me a msg if you're looking for a mate to fish with.

Cheers!

I've seen a number of what looks like big "hills hoist clothes hangers" in the river. usually around clubs of some sort. In the water, half falling over. pipes hanging from them.

What are they for?

Cheers