Heading to Exy in 2 weeks with the boat, 475 Quinny. I was thinking of targeting the inner reefs around Tantabiddi from South passage to north of north passage. Havent had the boat in there before and was wondering about the navagability and passages around the area. Have a large laminated chart of the area and lowrance gps with gold card but would love to hear from experienced blokes who have been in this area before as it looks pertty shallow and gnarly. Cant beat experience and as I will have the missus on board my life wouldnt be worth living if I bumped into something !!

 are you allowed to catch and release big pinks in the sound when the ban is on??

wouldnt mind heading out, catching some squid and whitting then having a snapper bash!

will this put too much stress on the spawnnig snapper? (surely not).

cheers for your thoughts.

Guys, just bought myself a new boat and was after people opinion as to weather it was a good or bad deal and if its good enough to get me to rotto on a good day as ive only had one snapper in the last year and am getting hungry for another big fish!!

Boat   5.28m Stacer stingray, aluminium 1990 maybe?

Trailer   2007 Dunbier, with catwalk, brakes etc

Engine   1997 70hp Evinrude and 1996 15 hp johnson

has furuno colour sounder, furuno gps,  3 fuel tanks, marine radio, cd player, new epirb, nav lights, anchors, anchor well, bilge pump, and im sure there is other bits ive missed

Any thoughts on the boat or its capabilitys would be appreciated.

Cheers

I think I saw a post where someone said they were going to try towing a GoPro + WiFi unit behind a boat to watch live footage of fish striking lures on an iPad with the GoPro app.

I thought this sounded like a great idea but wasn't sure if it would work so I emailed GoPro. They just replied to say it won't transmit underwater.

Just letting anyone that ight have been intending to purchase it with the same intention.

Cheers,

Smez.

The new GoPro was announced today, looks absolutely amazing and cannot wait to get my mits on it!

http://gopro.com/

also here is another vid i made with the gopro hero2! hope you like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwb_0Xmggsk

Hi,

Just wanted to know if somebody would be able to point in the right direction for dropping cray pots this season and what the best bait would be as well.

Hi Guys

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that we have just opened a BRAND NEW STORE at Cockburn, near Bunnings on Armdale Road. It's is good size shop with a fantastic Hobie and Fishing department. Ask for Jarrad for all your fishing queries...you know who he is!

They will be having a GRAND OPENING WEEKEND on 27-28 October and there will be some fantastic deals exclusively on that weekend and for that store only so be sure to head on in and not miss out, you just never know what will be advertised!!

Thanks for all your previous loyalty and custom and we look forward to seeing you in Cockburn.

Cheers

Lou and the Getaway Team

Hi All,

I'm taking my young bloke up north in a few weeks for a camping/fishing trip.

Whilst not the greatest fashion statement - the columbia style long sleeve, vented, collared shirts I believe are a must have when fishing long hours in the sun. I wear them religiously

Been looking for some small ones for my son - with very little success !! - have checked most of the chain stores; but no luck

anyone seen them anywhere, or suggest somewhere to look ? need sizes 5-6

cheers

Dan

Have been setting myself up for a while with a couple of F/W Members for Deep Drop Sessions once the Ban is off!

         Ok you die hard fishos here is your chance.

         Positions open for 3 more anglers going up to Exmouth in between 1st of November through till the 6th November .

         Eddy still has some dates avaliable in this time at $325 per person. He will only take 4 anglers targeting what you want.

         I am after GTs and spanish prob a sail or marlin .

         Post me if you are interested before next Wednesday if you are keen .

         Michael

 Hey there

my mate sent me this photo recently, he was fishing on an oil rig and caught a small shark, he reckons that a massive shark just smashed it he almost had it to the platform. i have never seen anything like it, didnt think they were cannibals!. I guess it may of been a in the bubbles spur of the moment attack!

Hi,

me and a mate hit up the ocean today n went out for some fishing. As the ban for demersal fish is on, our main targets were King George. We tried a few spots only to be hasseled with wrasse so we thought we would try find some new ground.

We found some good structure about 20kms off mindarie and started fishing. In quick succession we hooked up to 3 big Baldchin Groper. Spewin the ban was on coz we hadnt tasted a BG before.

Few undersize pinkies n BA.

Got searched by fisheries when we got in so dont be silly and try and hide a catch coz they will get you.

Good day in the end

Keep those lines wet

Cheers

 82% of the public say no to culling great whites. I know it has been talked about previously in FW. But seriously I wonder how  the FW society would vote. Personally I have never seen one in the flesh and therefore never had a reason to want to destroy one. But I support the program to cull them. I don't think they are an indanged species anymore. And with the recent loss of human life and their more noted agressive behaviour it would be interesting to know your thoughts. 

Guys,

Recently joined fishwrecked, and have picked up some useful info already. I am heading down to Esperance in the first week of December for 8 days with a 24ft boat. Asking for info / suggestions on where to go (not asking for GPS points!) just general areas, as local knowledge or people that have fished there before is always good to know. What fish should we chase at that time of year? If it is too windy - where to go for land based / 4wd fishing?

Any info would be greatly appreciated,

Cheers,

Newy

this time of year was good for tailor and mulloway aroud b/wall and mossies, does this happen

I'm travelling from Karratha down to Exxy for a long weekend (this weekend)

Can any of the locals, please give me their thoughts on how the weather will be Sat / Sun.  I dont wanna tow a 2.5 ton boat 600km if it wont get used.

Thanks, doesnt look too bad on the forecast, but i have no local knowledge.

Looking to replace my current plastics rod and saw these at a good price , in particular the 6-8kg snapper spin

Anyone have one that could comment,  or recommend another rod in the same class.

probably run 15lb and cast 1/2 - 1 oz

Hey guys thinking of heading down freo near the red herring tomorrow after work to chase some flatties or bream. Anybody had any luck there lately ??

Hey guys, in your opinion what would be a good rod and reel 5-10kg for soft plastics, metals and smaller poppers i will be chasing trout to small Gt`s using jig heads in the 1-2oz range Also using bait occasionally. I have a really nice 3-5kg loomis and its tippy as hell but has a really strong back section. I was thinking of something like that, any ideas and a reel to match.

should be a good programme next week 4 corners is going to be about changing the decision to allow the super trawler abel tasman (i think that is what it's called now) to allow it to fish in australian waters then doing an about face. 

should be good viewing and seeing how that snake burke twists and turns.

 hi guy's,

I'm new to Perth and have finally got hands on a boat for a couple of days next week.  Got no idea what would be best to target round here a the moment any suggestions would be much appreciated. 

Scotty

 Hmmmm, I kow it's a hard question to answer but looking for people's opinion.

if you had $100k to spend and were looking for a boat to tick the following boxes, what would you buy and why:

trailerable <3.5t

fishing and diving

overnight stays (not interested in built in fridges or stoves). Toilet

lockable cabin berth for 2 people and room for swag on deck

outboard engine/s

Able to Walk around sides

cheers. 

Brett

 Hello all,

I have my farther and brother visiting from Melbourne this weekend, so hoping to find some jigging action. With the dermersals off limits, what are the chances of getting into the sambos. I know this seems like a dumb question however I haven't fished Perth for long. I hear the 'season' starts soon, is it worth trying the barges? I usually fish Mindarie so would prefer to stay north, however happy to give anything a crack. 

Any thoughts would be great

Thanks

Matt

Im heading to Quobba in november and plan to have a pfd on at all times.

I have fished steep point for many many years no probs but now im not as agile and cant swim as good as i used to makes me want a good comfy pfd.

I have a "pull cord" one but want one that auto activates in impact with water incase i get knocked out on the way down seeing as though there are more ledges than steep point.

I tryed the search function but felt a more up top date PFD thread is always good with newer and safer stuff always coming out.

Anyone know a very reliable and good brand thats pretty comfortable to wear?

I can See this catching on...     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KVyykFS3dY&feature=related

Was thinking of giving trolling a go for mackies over the ban.Do you think it's to early?I remember they usually start turning up around this time?

Any advice would be great.

Just wondering if anyone has ever trolled with soft plastics and had any success?  I cant see why you couldnt but looking around it doesnt seem to be common practice?

Has anyone heard any reports of mullys around woodman point?

 im heading to augusta and hamelin bay after christmas anyone know any good spots for tailor or mulloway i have a 4wd but no boat please help.

 why are they going to kill protected species they dont come on to land and kill us so why do we kill them