I'm heading up to broome in a couple of weeks and i have booked a charter with fishbroome to take us reef fishing.

I only picked them because I have seen them on iFISH , Mark Berg ,ET and a couple of other shows. 

are they the pick of the charters?

do i take my own gear?

I've been reading a lot of Exmouth charter horror stories of hand lines and shit food and morons that no less than me about fishing !

I'm hoping these guys aren't like that?

does anyone have anything to put my mind at ease?

It would not come as any great surprise to anyone that the green movement want the public that eat fish to rely on fish from fish farms to supplement their diet than fish from the natural marine environment but an environmental think tank has produced a report which raises fears about the effects of fish farming. This can be viewed by going to abc.net.au/environment and clicking on" ocean and reefs" Sustainable Fish Farms but what they're saying is that fish farms are not sustainable because they rely on fish that are used for food from the natural marine environment and that the polution that they create destroy the environment. For this reason as part of my submission to the federal Environment Minister I'll be requesting that the ammount of Sanctuary Zones in the Southwest Zone  " 76% "be reduced to aid the fishing industry put fresh fish on the table. I'm thinking "50% " reduction.

Can anyone tell me anything about fishing in the Maldives?

I'm going there in Nov and want to know do i take some rods and tackle? or can i hire a decent charter when I'm there I'd like to do both but would rather not bother if it is crap.

can you fish from the bank or over water bunglows?

what sort of money are they asking for charters?

I can't seem to find to much info about the place ( fishing wise ) on the net , does anyone have any advice for me?

Here is a link to the proposed Perth Canyon zone which is pencilled in to become a Multiple use zone, which will exclude things like Scallop Trawling and Demersal Gill Netting etc, and allow Rec's to fish as per usual. If this goes ahead it will be great. But be prepared as I can see the Greens fighting pretty damn hard for this area, which, as you can see spans an area very popular with Northern Suberbs fishos.

All i'm saying is don't be content with the map that you've seen and sit on you're hands, be pro-active and make a submission.

Page 9 in The West Australian today.

Oh dear

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Sea rescuers say they cannot believe the stupidity of three men who went fishing at a blackspot near Albany just weeks after a teenager drowned there.

The trio were lucky to escape with their lives after nearly being swept off the rocks at Salmon Holes on Friday. Last month 18-year-old Mohammad Reza Mirzaie drowned at the same location.

Albany Sea Rescue Squad member Murray Martin captured a series of dramatic images of a king wave engulfing the men on the notoriously slippery rocks.

Miraculously, the men managed to keep their feet. After that they continued fishing.

"When it hit them I just thought, 'Here we go, we're going to have to do a search here'," Mr Martin said.

"It just astounds me that these people are so thick. How damn stupid can they be?"

ASRS president Jason Howard described the actions of the fishermen as "utter stupidity" and said they were doing "everything wrong".

"They had no flotation, they're wearing heavy clothes, they turned their back to the water and they're standing on wet slippery rocks," Mr Howard said.

"They were extremely lucky not to get washed off, all three of them."

After 15-year-old Nathan Drew drowned at Salmon Holes in 2003, a trust was formed to improve safety along the south coast.

Chairman of the Nathan Drew Memorial Trust, Theo Newhouse, said it was "devastating" to see people still fishing at Salmon Holes.

"There's no need to fish off those rocks, it's just too risky," he said.

"The chances of those men surviving if they went in were very, very small. Very small."

Mr Newhouse said the trust's safety message seemed to get through after Mr Mirzaie's death on April 2 but a small number of people continued to risk their lives by fishing off the rocks instead of the nearby beach.

He said he knew of 18 people who had slipped into the water at Salmon Holes in the past 12 months but were able to escape with the help of the flotation devices that the trust provides on site.

"(All those people) were very lucky to survive," he said.

well after our problems yesterday we decided to head out for a few hours before getting ready to head home tomorrow, we headed just out of the south passage and found a patch which was holding fish, so we anchored up due to the wind blowing and were going to ride it ot and move on but in three hours we caught five different types of trevally , spanglies, coronation trout, rankin cod to 8kgs and long nose emperor to our amazement not a single shark showed up

we were out out south passage and Deckie caught this trevally , can some one identify

Hey guys. Just after a bit of info on trolling with teasers.

Would any of you recommend running one in broome? Not nessasarily chasing billfish so how will it work on Makerel, tuna and any other fish im likely to come across?

What style teaser is best and how much should i pay?

Where abouts is the best spot to run it in the water?

Thanks in advance guys, i know you wont let me down :)

Cheers

going to go local to me down at kwinnana

http://www.nearmap.com/?q=@-32.208752,115.768701&ll=-32.208752,115.768701&z=18&t=h&nmd=20110314

this is a spot u can drive onto the beach

any one is welcome to join wheather permitting of course

the street is located near budget choose petrol station on rockingham road

just having a pre winter cleanup in the shed and got suprised by how many rods i have collected. ive dug up

3ft 6in yak rod

5ft old school boat rod

2 6fters

6ft 6in flicky

8ft GP

10ft beach rod (from the dinosaur era) 

12ft beach rod

ive only got 4 reels, any one advise on some cheap reels for these rods to finish off this collection?

also after another beach rod combo, im pretty good with casting but i find with the 12fter you cant get a whole lot of flick with it and want something i can belt a bait out with to set for the biggins that lurk out the back of the break.

Jim-

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

hey i was just wondering if anyone had any tips for fishing the esheds have looked through the older fourms and have found some info but was wondering what type of rigs every one uses. i know that you really got to be on your game with rigging dead baits at e-sheds cause otherwise the mulloway dont touch. found a bit of a pattern of when there getting caught and was just curious on rigs and what brand of leader people use and hooks ect any info would be apppricated cheers

going up to shark bay in a couple of weeks, wondering what the best size bottom sinker would be for fishing around 40 metres + ?

Using 30-50lb braid obviously don't want to go to heavy

thanks

Hi Crew,

Had a few Q's about 2012 Exxy FW comp so thought I'd put up some dates that I'm thinking and ask a few questions:

When are the Easter (term 1) school holidays for 2012?

What are the Easter dates?

For 2012 I'm thinking of capping the invitational at 20 boats, nice and manageable.   All previous teams get a spot if they want one but I may consider a few extras depending upon circumstance.

The dates I'm pretty locked on are:

Saturday 14th April, Sunday 15th April and Monday 16th April 2012:

Sat 14th:

4am : 1.9m

9.30 : 1.3m

4pm : 2.2m

11pm : 1.1m

Sunday 15th

5.30am : 1.8m

10.45am : 1.4m

5.30pm : 2m

Monday 16th

12.30am : 1.2m

7.30am : 1.8m

1.30pm : 1.5m

7.30pm : 1.9m

Awesome tides for easy retrieval in the afternoons and lowish for launch but still no dramas.  Half moon on the lead up which is my pick for surface activity, rising tide for 2 of the days throughout most of the day and one day with a dropping tide in the arvo (take your pick which is best, I know which I want.... :))  ) Only consideration is coral spawn for surface activity, but I'm sure that it won't be too big a drama and is really too hard to factor in.

I will put up another post when these dates are locked in, so please don't book just yet.

Cheers,

Adam

hi guys,

Looking at replacing my deck wash pump just wondering which is the best one to get. I have a shurflo blaster in already but it has seen better days. i have a 6.3m boat.

Thank you for your help

rocky

if anyone has info on sounder settings for a navman 5600 sounder it would be appreciated,running the fishing button at the moment but someone told me to adjust the gain and it willl sound better im just not too sure which way to adjust it

cheers 

Hi everyone -

we are on our way to Broome tomorrow (someone has to do it) and have been told that we can buy fresh prawns off the fishing boats for around $12 a kilo (great bait for Blue Bone).

Have tried to find out where and when, but so far no luck :(

Can anyone local please help with a time and place? Should be in Carnarvon on Thursday or Friday.

Thanks!!!

Sorry if this is in the wrong place - first time on the forum

Any one know any good spots in Hillarys or Mindarie marina for skippy on lures

we spent the past few days in Exy , Deckie and mate Deano and myself, today we ventured out 12 miles south of the south pasage to escape the winds trolling most of the way down until we came across a good section of ground holding fish, we anchored up and caught a few good fish , when Deano complained of a severe headache and sat down for a while, we started dragging the anchor so it was time to reset the anchor , as we prepared to carry this out , we found out that Dean could hardly speak or move , we feared he was suffering a stroke,

we up anchored and headed back to the south pasage in average conditions and then fast run up the inside, Deans condition was getting worse so we tried to radio EXY sea rescue and found out that they dont work weekdays , we then made contact with a dive charter boat , who then contacted the blue water dive shop in town and had contacted us direct and an ambulance was sent to meet us a Tantabitti ramp ,   the charter boat also informed us that they had oxygen , and de fib machine and would meet us inside at the ramp .

we made it to the ramp with several calls from both blue water dive shop and then exy police and the charter boat to check on our friends condition and progress.Both the charter boat and us arrived at the ramp at the same time with the ambulance 10 minutes away, the charter boat sent their rib over and two staff over to assist us in getting Dean of the boat which was not easy with a big guy whos not quite concisicious

we put our boat on a mooring and transfered Dean into their rib and put him on oxygen until the ambulance arrived, we managed to beach the rib on the side of the tantas ramp ,then we all transfered dean into the ambulance.

Deckie then went with Dean in the ambulance back to hospital and i returned to my boat to retrieve it.  Lucky for me there was another F W memeber bringing their boat up and they all gave me a hand to retrieve my boat.     so a big thanks goes out to them as i didnt have much time to talk.

Dean was stabilised in hospital and then a RFDs plane flew him back to perth several hours later where tonight he is in good hands at SCGH

I would like to thank all those concenerd in Exmouth who assisted us , the dive charter skipper and staff, the dive shop and police who all bought it together when needed, it also shows how important a radio ,contacts and assistant from nearby services

Once again , a big thanks to all   mike and rob

Hey guys I'm currently looking for a job at a fishing shop just wondering if there's any positions available in the Fremantle/melville or palmyra area, or anywhere near those places. Can you message me if there are any positions available? Thanks a lot guys

hey all, ive been a keen fisher on my once a year holidays down south and have only started to kit myself up a bit better for more fishing trips.

im after a few locations where i can go in perth metro. big fan of beach fishing, never really tryed river.

beaches up and down perth with carparks close by, preferable with lights for a bit of added security.

caught salmon, rays and a few gummys off the beachs down south but was wondering if this differs in the metro?

Cheers

Jim

Its that time of the year heading North or South, basically getting out of town.
Many specials to be had so come and gear up!!

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Oceanside Custom Surface Teaser

Custom made daisy chain teaser consisting of Richter and Black Pete components.

Suits all billfish, tunas and other pelagic species.

Fully rigged with a softbird, 3 x 9inch squid squirts, a Richter Soft Oscar predator and 10m of rope with a spliced loop. 

SPECIAL $119 !!

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BlackPete Dillfish Mirror Teaser

We stock the medium size version which is the most popular size (same size as the Witchdoctor)

Fully rigged by us and ready to go!!

SPECIAL $199 with free rigging.

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Williamson Lures

* Live Ballyhoo rigged

* Softie Bird rigged

* Live Mullet Rigged

* Live Mullet Daisy Chain

All 15% OFF !!

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We stock the full range of Richter skirted lures with an "Exclusive" range of "fully rigged" Richter lures so no need to rig up as we've done it for you. Just clip on and use, reliable Momoi trace line and quality hardware are also used. These lures represent handmade quality, swim well, good colour & model selection and more importantly they catch fish worldwide.

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   we'll supply you a FREE fully rigged Marlin lure also valued at $80.00

* Richter Wind-on leaders, teasers and all terminals are also included in the sale.

PS: If members want the Richter pushers unrigged we can also supply that.

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Pelagic Products including stickbaits & Poppers

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OCEAN POTION Stickbaits



Fully rigged with HD trebles and split rings.
Ideal for GTs, Red Bass, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Tunas, Salmon, Queenies etc etc.

160mm 60gm - several colors - Normally $24.95     Special $21.95 each

180mm 100gm - several colors - Normally $27.95     Special $24.95 each
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McArthy Softbaits (SP)

All popular colors & models;

* 4 inch worms
* 4 & 5 inch Finesse Minnow
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* 7inch Bullhead Minnow
* 10inch Jerk Minnow 2 per pack
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* Spend upto $50 and get 10% OFF !!

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Megastrike 9inch Megashad

The 9 inch Mega Shad Lure is for serious fishermen wanting to catch serious fish. With its lifelike swimming action and its realistic profile, this bait means business. The MegaShad Lure is loaded with salt and infused with the MegaStrike™ Fish Attractant. The Mega Shad Lure comes 3 in a pack and also supplied with a super strong 8/0 Mustad Hook. 

All 10% OFF !!

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Dermersal Jigs and Octo style jigs

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Spin 6'6" 1pce 2-4kg Normally $169.95 (ideal for bream/skippy/whiting etc)

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Squid Egi 8' 2pce Normally $179.95 (ideal for squid mainly but great for herring/whiting etc)

Baitcaster rod 5'8" 1pce 4-10kg Normally $149.95 (ideal for barra/jacks/skippy etc)

Spinning 9'0" (2pce) 6-10kg Normally $159.95 (ideal for landbase salmon/bonito/tailor/queenies)

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Jigging rod 5'8" 1pc Jig Overhead PE1-3 Normally $199.95 (ideal for SP/jigging/bottom bouncing ie dhufish/snapper)

Jigging rod 5'3" 1pc Jig Overhead PE6-8 Normally $209.95 (ideal for bottom bouncing/sambos/deepwater jigging)

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High Definition GPS Chartplotter/Sounder
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Australian product, locally made to our high standard. Built to withstand WA's harsh conditions and packed in a convinient storage bag.
Available in a variety of sizes and are fully rigged (except smally dinghy size) and ready to go!!

Special Prices as listed below;

* Small Dinghy $40
* Upto 5m Boats $60       
* Upto 6m Boats $70
* 6 to 9m Boats $125
* 6 to 9m Boats Deluxe Silk $175

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Normally $519  Reduced to $449

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Normally $579  Reduced to $499

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Normally $599  Reduced to $499

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Normally $619 Reduced to $499

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Pflueger Asaro Spin rods - normally $219  All 20% OFF !!

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Buy 2 or more for $45 each. 4 models in the Weezel range.

Suitable for targeting Big GTs but also Red Bass, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, etc etc.

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On the minibus to geraldton with blue juice and then off to abrohlos islands for 4 days fishing! should be a good trip any other fish wrecked people going on the same trip?

 Hi All,

Was hopeing someone could let me know where to fish at night in the Swan and what type of bait or lure should I use. To windy for the boat at the moment

so thought I might give the Blowie River a go.

hi everyone,went to exmouth over the school holidays went out fishing on blue horizon charters hoping to go out deep sea fishing but only went out of the lighthouse fishing. $500.00 is a lot to pay for my son and myself to pay to go fishing there most charter operators tell you were you are going in close if weather is not favourable so you can cancell if you want this not the case .anybody else have simular problem

Did a bit of a search but couldnt find anyhting. Is there any chance of getting Squid in Bunbury if so where would be a good place to go chase some down?

 s

 Guys am heading down towards Hamelin Bay tommorow. Any idea if Salmon still running there?

After such a bumper start to the year, what has happened?

Worst two weekends I have ever seen in Mandurah...ever!

where should i take my little dingy this weekend warnbro sound (whether depending) or canning river