Hi guys

Later this month, my son and his mates are heading up to Gnaraloo for a week. 

I've checked out their website and it mentions a boat ramp, but I can't find any other details about it. Is it just beach launching, and if so, what's the biggest boat you could launch from there?

He's got a 2007 Nissan Navara and he's only taking the 4m runabout, but we may venture up there later on in the year with the bigger boat (590 Trailblazer). Can I launch this one from there???

I'm guessing that the fishing is pretty good up there and it seems that you don't have to go too far out for a feed.

Any comments about the place in general and the accommodation would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

regards
rusty...

Kalbarri's fishing and charter boat industry now have access to the town's new $2.1 million land-backed wharf.

Department of Transport (DoT) General Manager of Coastal Infrastructure Steve Jenkins said the new wharf would significantly improve efficiency and safety at the Kalbarri Maritime Facility.

"Local fishing fleet operators can now directly load and unload; avoiding double handling of bait and fishing catches and providing more space on the existing jetty for other operators including those in the charter and tourism industries," Mr Jenkins said.

Contractors, WA company Yarnell Pty Ltd, completed the majority of work on the project this week after substantial rains and flooding of the Murchison River delayed the project over the summer period.

Mr Jenkins said users had been given immediate access to the facility despite some outstanding electrical work on the service pillars on the wharf and minor additions which will be completed over the next few weeks.

The completion of the new purpose built facility, located between the existing fisherman's jetty and boat pens on the Murchison River, is the result of close consultation with the local community.

Mr Jenkins said the Kalbarri Maritime Advisory Group which includes representatives from the Shire of Northampton, Mid West Development Commission, fishing and charter industries, recreational boating community, DoT and the Kalbarri community had been involved in the project since its inception more than four years ago.

"Throughout the planning, design and construction phase feedback from the group has been valuable and the project could not have proceeded without this support," Mr Jenkins said.

An extension of the facility's existing service jetty in 1998 had failed to adequately address access issues and resulted in operating restrictions being imposed after occupational health and safety concerns were raised.

Mr Jenkins said the project delivered a return to long term users of the facility.

"As facility manager, DoT contributed the majority of the funding having accumulated approximately $800,000 for the project from user fees," Mr Jenkins said.

"In addition, the Kalbarri Fishermen's Association contributed $140,000 and the Mid West Development Commission allocated $229,000 to the cost while the Shire of Northampton will make an in kind contribution."

Department of Transport media release 30/6/11

anybody got any info on where the bream might be hiding round this area at the moment really keen to give it a go down there heard rumors of some very large fish down there

http://www.sumizoku.com/movie/egging.html

bring on Tuesday

Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Moderate long period swell.
Winds: ESE 5 to 7 knots
Seas: S 7 feet at 10 sec.

well after a few solid weeks work and some shit weather for us southern fishermen, we might just have an opportunity,

and yes dave that xtreme esky will be full,

i can,ttttttttttttttttttttttt wait..

matty get ur ass into gear and get some hooter squid heads ,lol, the toys are coming outta the shed,

let the banter begin...

Well as it says I'm looking for a job (traineeship) in the mines as a fly in fly out worker doing anything really. Bricklaying is really quiet now think its time for a change. Iff anyone can assist or give me some info on how I could get a start or any info at all it would be much appreciated. Marko

 hey just looking at getting a fcv 585 with the 1kw  for my 1900 carribeen just wondering weather im better off with the in hull tranny or transon mount an if the size of the transom mount tranny has affected the ride of the boat due to the sheer size of it cheers matt 

Hey guys,

has anyone done any night diving in the swan in recent weeks?

I was keen to head down to bicton baths or the combe and try catch some prawns but know there has been issues with the vis due to the ongoing dredging. i know about 8 weeks ago is was aweful.

your help is much appreciated

thanks

Recently subscibed to there site and all in all thought it was quite poor and offered very little in the way of information, articles etc. Anyone else subscribed and felt a little ripped off?

Regards Colesy

Hi all.

I am heading up to the Mackerel Islands later in the year for the first time and was hoping to get some suggestions on what gear to take up there. 

I have a overhead already but was looking at a spin rod to throw some poppers around and to troll with. 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Well im finally back from my huge road trip.

Left Perth at 3 am and arrived in exmouth at 5.30pm. We had the next full day planned to head out to the ningaloo reef to swim with the whalesharks with 3 island whaleshark dive. I highly recomend them to anybody. Picked up at 7.30 from the potshot and snorkle some of the shelterd reefs then have breaky then head out to the whalesharks. Swam with them all day then had lunch then dropped back to the potshot at 5.30pm! Great day. Here are some of the pics....

The morning snorkle

Check it out here

Valid for twelve months and available for weekends too.

Great deal.

Gday all,

What re peoples thoughts on using the Daiwa Combi Jerk 64's for poppers.  Would the length at 6ft 4inches be too short for popper work or ok?

I love the look of these rods for everything else, bottom bashing, plastics, light jigging, so just wondering if they tick the popper box aswell? 

For the record ill be using smaller poppers, Williamson 5 1/4 inch jet poppers etc, chasing rat kingies.

Im looking the Saltiga CJ, Catalina CJ or the Demon Blood CJ specifically.

Appreciate any opinions?

I have been away in tahiti for 3 weeks and have noticed hlokk's abscence. Anyone have any idea what he is up to?

Neels

Enjoy

 It's been farrrrrrr far too long since I've gotten out for a dhuie hunt and with the weather (I dont believe in jinxing it) looking fair, Weds is the day. Anyone heading out too from Point Peron?

hi guys thinking about going breaming this weekend anyone doing the same and where you hitting ?.cheers brg

going to be straight forward bout this! but there's a couple of cartons of crownies for anyone that can pm me some spots for kg or pinkies out off two rocks that produce. I know that this this is straight forward but am keen to get into a few .Cheers

Hey Guys,

Im upgrading and my mind is set on the Hearty Rise Egi Force EB-832L. I just want to know who has one and how they feel while squidding and is it one of the better ones to buy.

i have plenty of jigs and all the gear to go along as i go squidding heaps so if anyone has tested one or has one please let me know, and please do not suggest the C type.

Cheers Deano

Hi guys,

Just wondering whats the biggest mulloway caught in WA ? i think Australia wide its 42.5kg i read in an article a while ago. just interested to see WA's record. i also read that back several decades ago a man caught one on his left over lamb chops after running out of bait and apparently the fish was around 40 kg plus lol..

thnx

Anyone know what the best tyres are for a single axle trailier, the tread is peeling off mine. Need to replace both as well as get a spare tyre and wheel.

Working away up North at the moment, the water must be really warm. heaps of spinner sharks around amazing

 hi, im going up to exmouth in october and im only 16 and i the easyness of fishing off jettys and rocks, can u please tell what you can get in the marina and what rigs you need, any big fish?

hi i am new to fishwrecked and mainly do beach fishing but my son is taking his boat to exmouth in september it will be our first trip up to there and reading your reports of fihing at exmouth would some one be prepaired to share a couple of co-ords with me or a general area to fish.

Hi Guys,

Im heading up to Kalbarri next thursday with my partner and i was wondering if anyone knew what the fishing has been like recenty. Obviously with the more recent storm and weather conditions im guessing it will be hard for people to get out but any info on before the weather turning sour would be sweet.

I have been up there a fair bit over the past few years so i have an idea of some spots just want to know what has been firing(when its fishable). I will be land based and have a range of gear to cover me.

Also if anyone knows if Finlays will be open as i promised last time i would take my over half there and didnt.

cheers.

anyone been doing a bit of online shopping latley? big fan or like to shop local? picked up a 1300yd spool of big game for $18 the other day and just found some good looking squid jigs for about $1 each. i try to keep the purchases low incase it turns out to be a really crap item but ive also found alot of things not on offer in aus, keep the big ticket items for actual stores to help if a warrenty problem pops up/getting the real mcoy.

discuss!

hi guys , i remember a couple of weeks ago some discussion about tiralejo rods and how popular they are , well if anyone is interested there is 1 new one at bluewater morley(10ft spin) that someone took off a long lay buy, i believe they are very hard to get at the moment?? anyway thought i'd let you know!   cheers

looked around for charts and other threds but came up with squat, can anyone give some insite?

Would like to try the shore in August North of Kalbarri anywhere up to Coral Bay. Any suggestions or advice .

Thanks . Spearchucker

hey just wondering if any one else has bin getting any big winter taylor yet round perth metro water got a ripper 57 on my brand new daiwa surf rod and saltist over head did a ripper of a job and wasent a bad way to crisen it on its first taylor run. try and get some pics up soon