Fishing Discussion
Gnarloo again
Submitted by johnno67 on Wed, 2010-06-02 13:42Just got back from Gnaraloo last month had such a good time goin again on the 21st August yeeha cant wait anyone else goin
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Need pic of aqua waves if anyone can help?
Submitted by till on Wed, 2010-06-02 08:59Hi,
I know the site has a lot of camera buffs! Perhaps someone can help me out here?
If you see the attached image, its too small for a planned site rewrite I'm working on, but in order to keep the look and feel I need something that looks pretty close to the same.
Does anyone have any images of waves and water in much the aspect and colours? Its primarily for web use, so it would need to be at least ~1000px wide, but it would be handly if I could pass it on for print use as well. The site owner can probably fix you upwith some plastics, so its handy that you're a fisho!
Shoot em thru to
Ta,
till
Storing Rods
Submitted by GrahamM on Wed, 2010-06-02 06:57Gday I am re'organizing my shed and have moved my fishing rods and was wondering if there is a better way to store them so they don't get damaged and it dosent take up too much space.I have a row of those rubber racks that you push your rod into and they stand up against the wall.
Just curious as to how everyone else stores their fishing rods
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stradic 6000 question
Submitted by brg on Tue, 2010-06-01 22:15what sort of fishing in a boat could you do with a stradic 6000 could you jig with it ,popper fish ,bottom bash ,i bought one on impulse awhile ago and dont really know what to use it for or how strong they are could you pull in a decent size sambo or snapper?cheers
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canning bridge
Submitted by scottland on Tue, 2010-06-01 22:10anyone heading down to canning bridge on friday arvo?
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Home made burley cage
Submitted by ledge64 on Tue, 2010-06-01 21:44
Lost another burley cage and they cost around $15-20 any tips on how to make a low cost home made one to suit up to 20 meters in depth?
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Ablone stickers for squid jigs.
Submitted by danno on Tue, 2010-06-01 21:25hey all.
i got a packet of those ablone stickers from the brand Trust Egging Game and stuck them on a few of my jigs. they looks good and are spost to help with hook up rate.
just asking is anyone uses this type and lik them?
also i noticed a caution thing on the back. just out of curiosity what os that cautions for those that no??
cheers danno
Regulations. . .
Submitted by DieHard on Tue, 2010-06-01 19:57Hey People
I am just wanting to know the regulations of fishing in your local duckpond :)
there are some common carp specimens of up to about 6kgs, which you can sometimes see on a clear day when they brake the surface... i would like to catch these carp for a bit of fun as they do pull quite hard, i know what gear,rigs, bait to use etc. but what concerns me is if i am allowed???
Any Advice or links would be greatly Appreciated!
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top 5 reel manufacturers
Submitted by grayzeee on Tue, 2010-06-01 19:50i must admit to prefering shimano gear as its pretty tough and knock about , but apart from daiwa , i've not looked at, or owned , anything else.
which of the other makes turn out a great tough product that'll last. i like the look of okuma stuff and def jigging master (cheers brody
) but have no idea how it performs (<okuma not jm).
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Marine Qualifications
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Tue, 2010-06-01 19:50I'm currently doing my restricted coxswains (doing the proper thing when the course becomes available) and thought I'd do a bit of research to see how many people have qualifications above their RST, be it Coxswains, 5, 4 etc. Also just wondering how difficult it becomes down the track, with the orals etc.. I guess it all comes down to who you have as your examiner?
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narrows bridge
Submitted by scottland on Tue, 2010-06-01 15:48hey guys heading down to the narrows bridge at friday night gonna take the big rod for a chance of a mullaway wat do u guys find the best bait is for mulla and does anyone know what the bream are fishing like down there ALSO whats the best lure for bream you guys are finding at the moment?
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Fishing garden and carnac island
Submitted by beau on Tue, 2010-06-01 12:52Has anybody had any luck fishing around the islands recently? Would it be worth trying for tailor and salmon outthe back of garden island? Are there still tuna aroud and how close do they come to the back of the islands? Sorry for being a pest, it's our first time going out there. Any tips and info would be great!
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fishing the blackwood
Submitted by Ethan on Tue, 2010-06-01 10:24hi just after some info on fishing the blackwood river for black bream. Ive Never really fished it before so after some info on where in the river is a good place to start, also what lures are effective there softys, vibes or hardbodys. i will be in a boat.
Cheers Ethan
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whats the best material to make a home made sinker mould,any ideas and advice
Submitted by joe amato on Tue, 2010-06-01 06:15hi crew ,i was thinking of making a 50oz snapper sinker mould ,because they are hard to find,i was thinking of using plaster of paris,but was wondering if anybody has used plaster of paris to make sinker moulds or any other material?
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Lure Fishing for bream
Submitted by ADDICT- dUFFMAN on Mon, 2010-05-31 22:38Hi this weekend i am gunna try some flats fishing for bream and do not know whether to go the narrows or canning flats.
I will try soft plastics (sandworms, shrimp eg) but also be trying my first sx40 in the vampire colour and also a River2sea Baby rover (a walk the dog style)
Any comments, advice or recomendations of tackle, location eg
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why do i have to choose HELP! lol
Submitted by scottland on Mon, 2010-05-31 21:27mums giving me a choice for my 16th birthday fly up to karratha and go out on a boat with my dad drive home back to perth fishing like all the way home OR!! getting my RST ?????
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Advice needed - fishing the Swan/Canning
Submitted by buschy on Mon, 2010-05-31 21:25Hi all,
Despite baby being on the way, being the scoundrel I am, I've schemed a plan that will guarantee me some more fishing hours while the sun is still shining. A family picnic on the swan, friends and kids all welcome is just the ticket. All I need to do is find a great spot that has a playground and a nice patch of grass.
Hoping for a bit of a catch and release session for some bream and maybe flathead - depending on the spot - probably using some soft plastics or hb lures so the girls can have a bash without worrying about getting fish fingers.
Looking on the map, I'm thinking one of three spots:
- Canning River around Shelley, the reserve where there is a small jetty.
- Swan River, reserve opposite Ascot (near Garret Rd bridge).
- Swan River, Cracknell Park, near Gt Eastern & Polly Farmer intersection.
Wandering if anyone can make a recommendation on the three spots - also whether to expect anything other than bream that far up the Swan or flathead in that stretch of the Canning?
Thanks,
Buschy
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margret river
Submitted by surge on Mon, 2010-05-31 20:58hey guys,
heading down to margret river for the long weekend,want to do some sea fishing off the rocks maybe for some salmon could anybody give me the heads up where to go,ill be around contos area.thanks.
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Swan mulloway
Submitted by eltaco on Mon, 2010-05-31 19:22Hi all preety keen to catch a mulloway been at it for years ova east and havnt got one yet just wondering whats the best time of the year to go for them in the swan from a tinnie any info would be good cheers
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Recreational fishing licence.
Submitted by danno on Mon, 2010-05-31 19:20hey all.
i just went and brought my fishing ticket from the post offic for wen i go out on the long weekend.
the question is, i got a print out with the details on it so does that mean i can use that as my ticket till i get the real card?
or do i just have to wait for the real card to come?? just wondering coz its wierd its lik a repit more then anything jsut with the details on it???? unlik the skippers which was lik a certivicate.
any help on this?
cheers danno
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lure or bait? what rigs?
Submitted by fisherboy on Mon, 2010-05-31 18:58hi
i love placcie fishin but the downside is that plastics are bloody exspensive is there a alternitive i fish at hillarys is it worth geting a 10 gram slice the only problem with this is that i couldnt get a pinkie the u go on to minows but they get caught on the weed? could anyone help does anyone no where you can get cheap soft plastics? and what rigs would you use for pinkies and skippy? squid on a running bean sinker? i maily use a unweighted mulie but dont one to use to big hooks anymore would it be better to use a1/2 a mulie on a long shank? witha sinker?
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exmouth dissappointment
Submitted by leeroy75 on Mon, 2010-05-31 18:37it has happened to us all at some stage but it hurts none the less,after saving and scrimping all the money i could i finally got onto a fishing charter out of exmouth tomorrow only to be told the trip was cancelled as i was the only one booked arghh!!!so i now have permission to go land based fishing by myself tomorrow any help on some spots would be greatly appreciated,i am now going to go through the archives if i can see through my tears.
thanks boys.
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anyone goin to jurien this weekend
Submitted by brg on Mon, 2010-05-31 17:37anyone goin up to jbay this weekend or keen to te up for a fish .
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Fishing Wed and Thur
Submitted by AmericanBen on Mon, 2010-05-31 17:05Heading out Wed and Thur to look for some new ground and check out my new 1kw trannie. May head out to the wrecks if so no luck out wide. Two spots available both days if you don't mind taking the time to check out some new ground. PM me if interested. Cheers, Ben
bream rods
Submitted by fisherboy on Mon, 2010-05-31 17:03hi
im going to get a bream rod and reel for my birth the 200 dollar mark i probably wull get a shimano mexican fire rod but not sure about the reel 1000? what would u get i like the shimano stufff?
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Back to back hooks
Submitted by dazza336 on Mon, 2010-05-31 17:01Hi guys just wondering how you would go about tying long shank size 8 hooks back to back. Seen it being used on a fishing show and wanted to know how it was done. The guy was catching herring.
Cheers Darren
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Is the shark population increasing or decreasing ?
Submitted by Indiana on Mon, 2010-05-31 14:52Is the shark population decreasing as the boffins would have us believe ........or are they on the increase ?
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any recomendations
Submitted by JGS on Mon, 2010-05-31 14:12i'm chasing any thoughts on a good value for quality rod reel outfit that i can use bottom bouncing ffb and occasionly casting.I have my penn and shimano overheads loaded up with braid that i use for out deep but just seems overkill when fishing shallower water any advice would be appreciated ie kg rating of rod line class etc thanks.
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Montes or Abroholos
Submitted by couldntcatchacold on Mon, 2010-05-31 13:52Looking at doing the Montes or Abroholos maybe both next year.
Anyone reccomend a good company or going them selfs next year and got room on there charter for another?
Would probbably prefer montes as i want to try for a GT but both are good :)
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Anyone need a deckie
Submitted by sarcasm0 on Mon, 2010-05-31 11:50Gday all,
My contract was cancelled a little while ago and I finished up work on friday. I am free for all this week and the forseeable future until I can get another job. If anyone is heading out midweek and is looking for a deckie please let me know will chip in for fuel/bait/beer and provide own gear etc and have RBFL.
Preferably heading out wide doing some bottom bouncing as I will probably do some small boat squidding/fishing myself this week in between applying for jobs.
Thanks in advance, PM me or give me a bell 0423811759.
Bryan
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