I was having a chat with a mate recently and we were talking about just what it is that drives us to spend countless hours and endure inhospitable conditions all in the search of some elusive fish. The topic was interesting in that we both had different drivers for why we do what we do. On reflection there are probably a million reasons why we brave the elements, get up at ungodly hours, punish our bodies jigging bohemouths from the depths, spend small fortunes on every bit of bling imaginable and live like recluses from our own families at times by spending countless hours on fishing forums and other sources of fishing fodder in order to satisfy our fishing addictions.

So what is it deep down that makes you do the things you do (fishing related)?

Is it the thrill of the chase, the solitude, the comradary of fishing with mates, the excitement of a strong fight or something completely different?

I've just started to get into scuba diving and want to take some photos so i can remember my dives/fish etc. (not really wanting to get into the whole photography scene just yet)

Currently i have a olympus 1030sw camera which is waterproof to 10m but Ive been diving up to 18m at the moment so i havent taken the camera with me. what are my options?? Is it possible to buy a housing for the camera which is say waterproof to 20m+ that isnt going to cost me more than my camera is worth?? Are there any other possibilities i could use??

cheers

i was just wondering what type of lure im going to buy i was wondering if u could give me some help im thinking one the the rmg scorpions 35 or 52 i was wondering but if theres any other lures let me know im wanting to catch whiting bream and flathead 

thanks 

 hi guys,

does anybody know where the tailor have been biting recently and what baits/lures they have been taken on?

cheers

Well here we go , i will start....

Ghost hunt up the swanview tunnel last weekend....

Gday Guys,

Over the long weekend down south, I learnt that the drag on my Okuma Hardstone 30 reel isnt working correctly.  I think a double hookup on some skippy might have stuffed the drag. It has some drag, so it isnt like its in freespool, but there is no adjustment.  Is this likely to be just a drag washer? I have never taken any reels apart, and am a bit worried about not being able to put all the finnicky little bits back together.  Should I take it to a store and get them to service it?

I generally try to look after our reels, but they spend a bit of time in the bottom of the boats so they arent really aesthetically pleasing but I give them a rinse off after each trip.

Im hoping to be able to get this fixed and be able to fish this weekend, but If its knackered, I might splash out and get a new reel.

i brought my boat with a 55hp tohatsu, there was a little milky oil leaking from near the prop. took it to a boat repar shop, they tried to sting me $1000 maybe more in repairs.

after a bit of searching and a few phone calls have now got them only replacing the gearbox oil, i don't know alot about motors. i do know the motor had not been run for 12mths before i got it, i have used it twice and both times had just switched off and not let the fuel run dry. so maybe it could be a build up of feul and some water may have got in there?

so i am going for a second opinion, don't think there is that vmuch wrong with it.

hi i was just wondering im looking for a reel thats small in the 40 to 50 ranges i was wondering if u new any small reels in that range?

Any suggestions would appreciated, got a couple hundred from the mother in law to buy a reel or rod/reel combo. Sort of looking at the abu garcia 6500 or 7000i. Watta yah reckon? Need to go fishing real soon... Have got a bit more cash if needed..Thanks nev

just wondering where your favorite destination is to trail to for some offshore fun??

i was looking at maps and saw turtle dove shoals , then did a search here.
did that trip ever eventuate , because it looks an awesome spot if a few decided to go for safety.

have the fishwrecked crew ever got a trail boat trip together ???

It is more than great regret i must post that I have sold my boat,that I had advertised in this select group of Fishing people,I would like to thank Till,Alfred and a couple of other members for their help, to those that were interested Im sorry you missed out,as it is the finest boat I have ever owned,bare none.jersey

just got back form busso. sick place. stayed at the anglican campsite or something like that and went out for a fish everyday. got tonnes of squid but no kgs this time. while crabbing i was freediving for them and i saw tonnes of king george and lots of crabs. most of the crabs were female though. we ended up with 10 males are the end of each day. but so many undersized ones wasnt funny. one dive i got about 26 crabs with none being sized. also caught 2 fiddler rays and a monster shovel nose with my which i didnt expect. on the last night i had a big run with a ray and after taking about 200m of my spool i started getting line back and then my hook snapped in half. gamakatsu octopus 6/0. but all in all a very good holiday

Hello

i was wondering if anybody has been catching some decent fish in the mornings and sunset between Pinaroo and Mullaloo point?

I might go down some time for the sunset and i am really gonna berley up und cut some mulies up and throw them out basically un weighted.

while using a 3/0 beak hook on one of the cut mulies into the burley trail.. also will be taking a second rod to cast out a 35g Maniac lure into the Burley trail.? can any1 tell me if that is good enough and what i must look out. it is high tide tommorrow but the moon isnt to good. should i bother taking down a big rod? with maybe a fresh herring on the end of a big hook?

Ok need advice on a good honeymoon destination and one where I can get amongst the fish! I played my reverse psych card well and offered to take her to Europe skiing which she rebuffed with wishes of tropical islands... bingo!

I am keen to get out on a few charters jigging for the likes of dogtooth etc. and will be planning around March next year. She is a reasonably keen fish-o herself so will probablt get amongst it for a bit, but will be happiest sipping cocktails on the beach. So I have to keep that in mind if I stand any chance putting some of that honey into moon 

Cheers,

Lamby 

Reading the local rag and they have had to postpone the annual competition until next Febuary. Some key organisers of the yearly event( usually held in Feb) have had to pull out due to unforsene circumstances. It is a bit of a shame as it is usually a great day out with some great prizes up for grabs. Maybee next year!!

Hello Boys n Girls

Sheldon here

Been a keen fisho for a long while now all thanks to Hoju any pointer you pros can give me on mulloway i wont rest untill i catch one in the swan

Any help on rigs, spots Boat or land be great

anyone had one of these reels looks like a good choice for me especially with the upcoming salmon season, if you've had one could you tell me about it eg. strength, price ect and im looking at the 4000 size

Hi

I love my fishing, but i am finding that the available burleys just aren't as good as they say they are. I have recognised that there is room for a new product and have got a good recipe, if you want to call it that.

Would people like to see it on the shelf?

And is anyone want to give it a go to test it when its made to test it????

Thankyou

Tom

p.s- please note the product hasnt yet been made and i am still working on it so it could be a while, just lookign to see if people agree with me.

from http://www.csiro.au/news/Anglers-urged-to-share-tales-of-longtail-tuna.html

Anglers urged to share tales of longtail tuna

The information is being sought by a consortium of recreational fishing groups and scientists led by the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship. It will contribute to scientific assessments of the condition of the longtail tuna population.

Longtail tuna (often incorrectly called northern bluefin tuna) are commonly caught by anglers fishing in tropical and temperate coastal waters around Australia, and even from the shore.

In recognition of the species’ popularity among recreational anglers, longtail tuna was declared a ’recreational-only’ species by the federal government in December 2006. A small commercial bycatch of 70 tonnes a year is allowed for Australia’s Commonwealth fisheries.

“Longtail tuna may be susceptible to population decline even under seemingly modest fishing pressure given its very narrow coastal distribution,” Dr Shane Griffiths of CSIRO says.

“We recently discovered that the species is also slow-growing and lives for at least 18 years.

“Fortunately, longtail tuna have not been heavily fished in Australia, so we can put the right measures in place now to ensure the population remains healthy for future generations of recreational fishers to enjoy.”

The Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s recreational fishing peak body Recfish Australia, Len Olyott, says that while commercial fisheries are obliged to report their catches, recreational fishers are not required to report their catches of most fish species.

“Without knowing the recreational catch, scientists are unable to assess the condition of Australia’s longtail tuna population,” Mr Olyott says.

“We are sure that recreational fishers who have had the enjoyment of catching this magnificent species will realise the benefits of this project and will help scientists by recording details of their fishing expeditions.”

The website (www.longtailtuna.com.au) features an online logbook that allows recreational anglers to submit fishing trips anonymously. They can also register for free to use the site as a personal fishing diary to store and view details of their fishing trips. Registered users submitting catch data will enter a monthly draw for longtail tuna t-shirts.

The longtail tuna project is funded by CSIRO and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Recfish Australia, the Australian Fishing Trade Association, Sunfish, the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust, Recfishing Research and the Australian National Sportfishing Association.

CSIRO initiated the National Research Flagships to provide science-based solutions to Australia’s major research challenges and opportunities. The 10 Flagships form multidisciplinary teams with industry and the research community.

just wandering if anyone knows when this will be held this year?

 swan fish w.a comp

To all of our good friends down Albany way, I am wondering if you have heard any reports of salmon starting to school up yet? Thanks a lot, Colin Hay

might be heading out to west end/sea containers tomorrow if the weather reasonable, has anyone been out there lately if so what did you catch and are the tuna still around out there?

Hey guys,

Anyone fish the eshed markets lately?  Looking to pick up some scalies or other baitfish...

Cheers

Vincent

Caught this manky looking bream a couple of weeks ago down at mosman bay...

Notice anything missing from its back? What do you guys think could have caused this?

hello

i am just wondering what is the difference between a Rail Gun and a Non Rail Gun???

also for those south africans out there how much is the Rob Allen Scorpia and Tuna and Sparid in R??? i heard someone say they got a Tuna for R1375... And how would you declare it with Customs?

All Suggestions Help

Hey guys just wondering what the winds are like at the end of march up that way? were looking to go up around that time if they are not terrible any advice would be great cheers

Rob

Sea Shepherd heading to Freo for repairs

The Sea Shepherd
flagship Steve Irwin arrives in the west Australian port of Fremantle
on Thursday with the crew of the protest trimaran Ady Gil, which sank
after a collision with a ship from the Japanese whaling fleet in the
Southern Ocean.

The Ady Gil, originally known as Earthrace and
skippered by New Zealander Pete Bethune, had been part of the Sea
Shepherd group protesting at Japanese whaling.

It sank as it was being towed back to Australia after the collision.

The
Sea Shepherd Society said the Steve Irwin would undergo emergency
repairs to its helicopter and take on more fuel and provisions before
rejoining the battle action against the Japanese whalers.

Hi does anyone know of any ramps in ravenswood, i know of the one at mends strret. but that one seems to shallow.

Hi

i have not used my boat for at leat 24 hrs, i noticed a white milky oil coming from a small hole near the prop. is this bad....

hello again

Just a quick post to say we did manage to get out on sunday, and fish for the whiting and skate.  I struggled and only caught a few small whiting and a strap conger eel.  My brother in law had a great day boating blonde rays of 18, 20 and 21lb!  A couple of other blonde ray were caught and some spurdog but on the whole it was a hard day...still it beats working and the weather was good.  Take care one and all.

Tight lines rog