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land based down south

Submitted by samy90 on Sun, 2009-10-18 21:49

hey wondering where u can decent fish off rocks down south region, 4wd or 2wd car i can access, it would be awesome if somebody could get me onto some big juicy fish. cheers


Saturday's Pics

Submitted by AmericanBen on Sun, 2009-10-18 19:09

Final tally;  too many wrasse to count (over 10), 1 monster skippy dropped at capture by yours truly, 48 cm flounder, and some thumper whiting.  Cheers, Ben


Cockburn Sound to reopen to crab fishermen

Submitted by bod on Sun, 2009-10-18 17:22

Cockburn Sound re-opened to crab fishermen

SARAH QUINTON, The West Australian October 18, 2009, 1:48 pm

Crab fishermen have welcomed a decision by fishing minister Norman Moore to reopen Cockburn Sound to commercial and recreational crab fishing after a three year ban. Mr Moore said researchers at the Department of Fisheries determined that blue swimmer crabs stocks in Cockburn Sound had recovered after a three year ban imposed in 2006, caused by overfishing and poor recruitment. The crab fishery will open from December 15 to March 31, however, with increased size limits and reduced pot numbers. "The commercial sector cannot take crabs smaller than 140mm across the widest part of the shell (up from 130mm)," Mr Moore said. "Professional fishers will also be subject to a 20 per cent reduction in the number of pots they use." Recreational fishers must also comply with the crab fishing rules at all crab fishing areas in the West Coast Bioregion - which included a minimum size limit of 127mm and a bag limit of 10 crabs per fisher per day and a boat limit of 20 crabs. Mr Moore also conceded that the Peel Harvey Estuary had been experiencing pressure from depleted stocks but rejected a suggestion to extend the September and October closure into December. Mr Moore said research between the Department of Fisheries, WA Fishing Industry Council and Recfishwest will monitor crab stock at Peel Harvey Estuary over the next six months to determine if further restrictions will be imposed. Mandurah Licensed Fisherman Association president Damien Bell said he was extremely happy with the minister's announcement, applauding him for waiting until a three year research program in Peel Harvey was completed before making a decision to extend the closure of the season. "The minister has made the right decision in keeping the Peel Harvey Estuary open for a further six week," he said. "Opening Cockburn Sound will also divert a lot of recreational fishers away from Peel Harvey and alleviate pressure on Peel Harvey."


No satellite signal

Submitted by wayneleech on Sun, 2009-10-18 16:44

hi fellas,



On sat morning I took the boat out to try my new sounder.  The sounder works great though for some reason my GPS is playing up.



Usually when I turn it on after a couple of minutes it detects all the satellites and it fires up. However, yesterday it stayed on the "acquiring signal" screen when occasionally a satellite would appear then drop off the screen.  After an hour or so I gave up.



When I got back I tried restarting the GPS and resetting it back to factory settings though I'm still getting the same problem.



The sounder I have is a Navman 5380.  I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem?  Or perhaps have some suggestions?



If I can't get it working then I'll take it back to Challenge Marine though hopefully I can avoid that.



cheers



Wayne





Bunbury Landbased Fishing / Wind, wave advice

Submitted by Jack9 on Sun, 2009-10-18 12:07

G'day FW, I am new to fishing and have found some great advice in these forums. 

I took my kids fishing at Buffalo beach a couple of days ago, and couldnt cast past the breaking waves. Does anyone have any advice regarding the recommended wave and sea height, and when you should just give it a miss and try the river instead.

 

Thanks

 

Jack9


Water Police searching for missing boat Sea Dolphin ll

Submitted by bod on Sun, 2009-10-18 10:16

Perth Now October 18, 2009 01:30am

THE water police are investigating a suspicious Mayday call from a mystery boat sailing off the coast of Rottnest Island.

A vessel named Sea Dolphin II called for help about 9.40pm last night, reportedly taking on water.

The boat was about 40 nautical miles north of Rottnest when it allegedly raised the alarm. 

Crew on board were also abandoning the vessel, the Mayday call said.

Water police believed the call to be genuine, but searches could not locate the vessel.

Police also failed to locate the boat on any relevant boating database.

Anyone with any information about the vessel is asked to contact the water police on 9442 8671.

couldnt find any deckies yesterday for a fish last night on the river,but went land based at mosmans

Submitted by joe amato on Sun, 2009-10-18 09:27

hi every 1,i went fishing  at mosmans on the jetty ,after ringing around a few m8s and relatives,looking 4 a deckie 2 go fishing in mosmans on my boat,because i can not launch it on my own ,because of my lower back problem , it was a beautiful night that was hard to resist,so of i went and i arrived around 6.30 pm,set up a mulloway rig,cast it out,then proceeded 2 try out my new back brace,after just puttng on my backbrace,i started 2 get a run,i quikly grabbeb my rod,waited a bit ,while my line was running,lent back and hooked up.i was thinking 2 myself it might be a mulloway,but after a moment i thought not another sting ray,anyway i fought it for 25 minutes .i finally landed the ray,got a quik photo from my crowd that had gathered,and i released the ray.thank god for my back brace.....................any 1 available as a deckie nxt time i need 1,i live nor


Blowing 20 knots at ocean reef at the moment..bloody seabreeze.com leading me up the garden path!

Submitted by wadetolley on Sun, 2009-10-18 05:37

Looks like the wind arrived a bit earlier than seabreeze.com expected !


beach fishing tips

Submitted by jono.s on Sat, 2009-10-17 21:14

hi guys ive been fishing off the beach alot lately and was  wondering if the beach fishing gurus out there could give me some advice .is there anyway to minimise the chance of getting snagged ? -every time i go out im constantly losing 3or 4 rigs everytime due to getting snagged and its becoming way to expensive ( i lost 90$ of braid in just 2 weeks+ lures and hooks and sinkers) also where should i be casting and what should i be looking for ? and finally how can i increase my hookup rate cause i was getting heaps of bites the other nite but i couldnt hook up?    . thanks

Jono.


Marron Fisherman Fined $7854

Submitted by bod on Sat, 2009-10-17 19:24

Perth Now: October 16, 2009 02:00pm

A 30-year-old Bunbury man was ordered to pay $7854 in fines and penalties after being convicted of possession of 181 marron out of season.

Scott Albert Paton  was in a vehicle that was stopped and searched by Fisheries and Marine Officers at 11.45pm on Saturday October 25 last year.

It is an offence for a person to be in possession of marron out of season, except on private land, owned or occupied by that person.

Rockingham-based Supervising Fisheries and Marine Officer Darren Schofield said Paton
was apprehended with marron during a non-possession period, he was at Wungong Dam
where no fishing is allowed at any time.

“When his vehicle was searched, the Fisheries and Marine Officers found the 181 marron, of
which 94 were berried females (with eggs),” Mr Schofield said.

“One of the important sustainability rules in WA’s wild marron fishery is that female marron
carrying eggs or young must be carefully and quickly returned to the water, as they are protected at all times (including the marron season).

“They are carrying the future marron stocks for the fishery and must be protected.”

Mr Schofield said yesterday’s court result followed a spate of marron fishing cases where fines have been imposed in recent weeks.

“Last month in the Armadale Court, eight people were fined various amounts between $314 and $2994 for a range of marron offences, from possession out of season to taking undersize
marron,” he said.

“In Midland Court last month, a further seven people were ordered to pay fines, ranging between $814 and $6,114, after they were apprehended with marron during a non-possession period.

Two of them were in joint possession of 145 marron out of season.

“In the lead up to next season, we’ll be looking out for anyone who breaches the rules that
protect WA’s iconic marron fishery”

The news of yesterday’s big fine comes as the dates of the next marron season have been
decided.

The 2010 season for wild marron fishing, in areas where it is permitted, will run for
from midday on Friday 8 January to midday on Friday 5 February.


Cray pots

Submitted by catchalittle on Sat, 2009-10-17 09:03

Anyone know when the pro's start putting their cray pots out south side need to strt marking some ground with the new sounder

Thanks


What are the most effective ways of leaving your squid jig out the back of the boat.

Submitted by Mitch1011 on Sat, 2009-10-17 09:00

Should i put lots of line out or a little? where off mindarie will i find them?


Anyone no if the kgw are about

Submitted by Mitch1011 on Sat, 2009-10-17 06:56

Looking for some for a nice feed toomorrow


Another Boat Fire - Friday

Submitted by bod on Fri, 2009-10-16 23:45

Boat engine catches fire
ADRIAN WATSON, The West Australian October 16, 2009, 6:25 pm

Two people on a 38-foot cruiser struck trouble this afternoon when the boat's engine caught fire.

Sgt Graham Clifford said the vessel left Mandurah shortly after midday. The boat started losing power when it was between Garden Island and Rottnest Island.

The people on board noticed smoke coming from the engine at about 4pm and made a mayday call.

Water Police responded but the two people managed to put the fire out themselves.

No injuries were reported.


Eco Beach South of Broome

Submitted by crasny1 on Fri, 2009-10-16 21:26

Great fishing spot.

One of my friend won a comp at the Bill Fish shootout. 2 nights at ECO beach in a Garden View Eco Tent.

If anyone is interested  just let me know.

Bids man!! 


Daiwa SLX-20 Price???

Submitted by Bungel on Fri, 2009-10-16 19:46

Been searching the net for two nights and cant find anywhere in aussie to buy from. What would be the cost to buy it from the store??

And whats the price for an SL20sh???


2WD access, Steep Point / Useles Loop

Submitted by dd83wa on Fri, 2009-10-16 18:03

Hi guys,

 Heading to Step in a few weeks, and just wondering if anyone has some advice as to how far you can get up with a 2WD, andshore luanch options. Tossing up whether or not to hire a 4x4 to take but if we can get close enough, and travel further via boat, that would be fine. Hoping to be able to drive in with a 2wd ute, as far as possible, set up camp, launch the boat and use that to get to spots.

 

Was there earlier in the year but can not remember where the track got into 4x4 territory.

 


Bali fishing

Submitted by crasny1 on Fri, 2009-10-16 15:17

Never been there but the Family want to go there. To hard to get to Cocos and Xmas Island.

Is there any fishing there???

Neels


rotto parking

Submitted by Wrassassin on Fri, 2009-10-16 14:57

Hi Guy's

Just wondering if anyone can help me out. I want to go to rotto overnight in my boat and was wondering if there is secure overnight boatramp parking anywhere from freo to hillaries?

 Any help would be great.

Thanks

Ryan


Southern Bluefin Tuna stocks close to collapse

Submitted by bod on Fri, 2009-10-16 13:07

Bluefin tuna stocks close to collapse


senior investigative reporter Suzanne Smith, ABC
October 16, 2009, 12:39 pm


The prized southern bluefin tuna industry, worth hundreds of millions of dollars to Australia, could be heading for a major collapse unless a moratorium on fishing the species is adopted.

That is the view of TRAFFIC, a program of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and several scientists who are becoming increasingly concerned at the low level of spawning stock.The southern bluefin tuna is at an all-time low, below 10 per cent of its original population size, and what that means is at any time it could collapse The stock is recovering, there is no question about that. What everyone agrees on is that the stock is not at risk. Where people disagree is how quickly will it take to recover

The issue will come to a head at the annual Commission for the Conservation of the Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), which meets in South Korea next week.

Lateline understands the scientific report to be presented at the meeting is expected to show a dramatic fall in stocks.

The delegates to the commission have all signed confidentiality agreements and the true state of the stock will only be revealed once the meeting finishes on Friday, October 23.

One of the delegates to the CCSBT, CSIRO scientist Campbell Davies, cannot reveal the latest scientific data but says the information from the 2008 reports shows the stock is not recovering, despite significant cuts to quotas over the past 10 years.

He says "this level is below the level of many nationally and internationally recognised limit points for fisheries management". In other words, below this point is crisis time.

The global marine program leader for TRAFFIC, Glenn Slant, puts the situation more bluntly: "The southern bluefin tuna is at an all-time low, below 10 per cent of its original population size, and what that means is at any time it could collapse.

"Just this week the Australian Government released its status report ... and I can tell you there is a lot of red ink in it which represents continued overfishing and overfished levels."

The report Mr Sant is referring to is the Fishery Status Reports 2008, put out by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

But Lateline believes the evidence to be presented to the CCSBT next week may show the southern bluefin tuna is now in a worse state than its northern cousin - the northern bluefin tuna, which has just been submitted by the Prince of Monaco for what is known as a CITIES listing.

The CITIES parties will now consider whether the tuna should be listed as an "endangered species". If accepted it would ban the trade in the species for commercial purposes, placing much more pressure on the southern bluefin tuna.

Scientists are improving their methods of stock assessment. Since the 1990s, electronic tags have revealed information about how the southern bluefin tuna migrates over large distances and how it hunts for food.

This information is helping scientists to more accurately determine the size of the spawning stock. Also, there is some hope that the use of genetic tags - a type of DNA fingerprinting technology - will allow scientists to estimate the size of the spawning stock independent of fishery reports.

Data questioned

The Australian Tuna Association, which represents the Port Lincoln community, disputes the scientific claims. Chief executive Brian Jefferies says the current data is not "transparent".

"The stock is recovering, there is no question about that. What everyone agrees on is that the stock is not at risk. Where people disagree is how quickly will it take to recover."

Australian tuna fishermen are angry the benefits that should have flowed from large cuts to the quota in 1990, and then by 50 per cent in 2006, were cancelled out by years of illegal overfishing by Japan.

Several years ago, the Japanese Government admitted it had illegally taken more than 120,000 tonnes of tuna above their total allowable catch (TAC). The figure is believed to be closer to 200,000 tonnes.

Mr Jefferies says the Japanese Government is "pulling their fishermen into line" and should be given credit for that.

However, Mr Jefferies say there should be a debate about whether Japan needs to pay back the thousands of tonnes of tuna it was illegally catching and selling.

"They should pay back 200,000 tonnes, when they only have a quota of 6,000 tonnes - this is a political issue for the two countries. Let's see if the Government takes into account other issues such as the health of the Australian tuna industry."

But Mr Jefferies does not believe next week's CCSBT meeting in South Korea will decide to significantly cut the total allowable catch for south bluefin tuna.

"The season is about to start, the boats and pontoons are in the water already. That is not realistic. That is not going to happen," he said.

"The real debate will be 2011, but it will be informed by the data available in 2010. We shouldn't panic and be driven by short-term decisions."

The Australian Tuna Association says it could cope with a cut to quotas if it was given enough time to adapt and the market conditions were right.

"If we were given plenty of notice, and the prices in the market were right, we will do what's best for the long-term of the resource," Mr Jefferies said.

"Australia is the only country that relies on this resource. Other countries have other fish and remember Port Lincoln has 5,000 working families relying on this resource.

"The data is not transparent enough. By 2011 we will have a better idea of where the stock actually is instead of just speculating."

Crunch time

But Mr Sant says there is enough evidence on the public record to show the stock is in severe decline.

"Unfortunately, when we talk about fisheries we are talking about communities and people," he said.

"Here we are in a fishing port, this port 20 years ago was dependent on eastern gem fish catches. The management of that stock was too little and too late, so the stock collapsed. At some stage we have to make hard decisions if we want a long-term future for the industry and the communities."

Mr Sant says he has been attending CCSBT meetings for 16 years but now it is "crunch time".

"What we would like to see in Korea is for the commissioners at this meeting to substantially reduce the catch of tuna and consider a zero catch for the next couple of years. We need to get the southern bluefin tuna on a firm footing if we are going to see a recovery of the stock and the industry."_For more on this issue watch Lateline tonight at 10:30pm on ABC 1_.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


palm beach jetty open

Submitted by injected80 on Fri, 2009-10-16 10:21

went past this morning and its open . anyone hear or read of this news?


Cage dive with a white anyone?

Submitted by Adam Gallash on Fri, 2009-10-16 10:14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWzkmwMYTUo&feature=related

Check this out, think you'd have some squid ink running!


exploding alvey!

Submitted by wopjrb on Thu, 2009-10-15 21:09

wound some new line on me brand new alvey 651 c5 and it exploded - THE LINE WAS WOUND ON UNDER NORMAL PRESSURE AND THE REEL WAS NOT OVER LOADED - wats worse is i took it back to the shop ( which i wont name - IT WASNT CAMBELLS I BOUGHT MY REEL SEPERATELY FROM ANOTHER STORE) - and they refused to replace the reel straight away instead i borowed some dosh off me dad to buy a replace ment and the reel was spooled with line that was chafed badly every foot or so  NOT HAPPY JAN bad customer service - the reel should have been replaceed free of charge and respooled with new line propperly! now i have to take the reel to another tackle store and buy new line and have it respooled once agian - i dunno maybe they think i like fishing with line thats stuffed !


Fishing in Mandurah

Submitted by spinnerfromoz on Thu, 2009-10-15 21:09

Hey :)

 

looking for somewhere to get a feed of fish from only got a small boat so no deep sea adventures for me. ;)

 Looking for whiting or bream is the cut still good for whiting or not at this time of year?

 I also read that near the ravo bream are biting, if so what times & bait, I usually use prawn allround when small time fishing...

 

any info appreciated thanks


Fishing against the clock...

Submitted by adamlikesfishing on Thu, 2009-10-15 20:48

Went out overnight a few ks off Dunsborough for last try at some Jews before the ban. My mate ended up landing a 14kg Dhufish in 16m of water, this was in the first 20minutes unfortunately the rest of the night didnt go so well only one other small pinky.

Wondering if anyone else rushed out for a last session before the ban and if so how they went?

 

 


Any hot spots for KGW north of perth.

Submitted by Dave Sceresini on Thu, 2009-10-15 19:45

Just wondering if there is any KGW spots that are north of perth, (hillaries), that are reachable off of a jet ski? Not askin for any1s secrets spots, but any info would be much appreciated. Craving a nice fillet of KG.


Any1 going out on saturday?

Submitted by Mitch1011 on Thu, 2009-10-15 19:36

Any1?

 

wat loco?

 


ledge point

Submitted by bibs on Thu, 2009-10-15 19:13

i am heading to ledge point for work for a few days next week and was hoping to get in a cheeky beach fish in the evenings/night.any advice on rigs and spots to fish would be great.will be targeting tailor,herring,whiting,anything really.possibly even that elusive mulloway.....

thanks in advance...


Bunbury

Submitted by Wet Dreams on Thu, 2009-10-15 19:09

Hi all. I will be moving down Bunbury way at the start of next year, and are currently heading down every 2nd weekend until then. Just after some decent tips/advice on spots, baits, rigs, times, ect, for landbased. Looking to get stuck into some Mulloway and Pinkies. Got a 4x4 so beach access is no problem. When im down there would be keen to catch up with a few of the locals for a good fish.

Have heard Buffalo beach is worth a shot for Mulloway? Fished Myalup heaps and had some awesome tailor sessions there. Also get into freshwater at Harvey dam a bit.

Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated. PM if you prefer.

 

Cheers WD.


New TV show Whale Patrol

Submitted by bod on Thu, 2009-10-15 17:17

New TV show Whale Patrol
Article from: PerthNow

Helen Ganska , TV guide editor

October 15, 2009 10:42am



Whale Patrol


WHALE Patrol follows humpback whales as they arrive to breed in the waters off the west coast of Australia having migrated from the icy waters of the Antarctic.

Produced by husband and wife team Leighton and Jodie De Barros from Marmion-based company Sea Dog Films, this two-year project was a labour of love.

Leighton, the director and cinematographer films the elite team of wildlife officers, from the Department of Environment and Conservation lead by whale rescue veteran Doug Coughran. This team are the Whale Patrol. These officers respond to emergency calls freeing distresses whales that are often caught up man-made threats such as nets, buoys and ropes – which can result in a slow and painful death.

Filming of this stunning documentary took Leighton from Flinders Bay in Augusta to Geographe Bay, a 100km further north.

Over 20 years Leighton had done a lot of whale and dolphin filming and got to know Coughran and the team well.

“I was keen to make a whale film and Doug wanted to tell people his story,” said Leighton.

“In Western Australia, we have the biggest population of whales – and that alone is pretty exciting and I have filmed and followed the whales all the way from Albany right up to the Abrolhos Islands – when you are out in the water it is absolutely stunning.

“We also have many other species’ that other places don’t have – and I have travelled all over the world and there is no more beautiful place.

“We wanted to let people of Western Australia and Australia what we have here.”

The work Coughran and his team mainly focus on are whale entanglements at sea where the rescuers use special knives to cut the animal free and pole cameras which gives the team a clear understanding on what is going on under water.

There were also filming constraints which Leighton faced.

“Marine films are the hardest ones you can make and our whale migration starts in Augusta in the middle of winter and it is like working out in Antarctica,” he said.

“The monstrous swell, 50 knot winds and other factors generated by the weather – sometimes I couldn’t get out for three to four days and so had to get shots from land-based whale places.

“We had to make our budget stretch and so sometimes I had to drive the boat – it was pretty much a one-person team lugging tons of gear around.”

Leighton had to make sure that he was around to film the rescues that Doug and his team were involved in.

“We had to get above water and then film below the water with reasonable quality cameras which are big and heavy,” he said.

“As I was a one-man team it also meant that I could react quickly when a rescue was happening.”

Freeing a distressed 30,000kg whale in dangerous seas is not for the faint hearted, but the film captures all the highs and lows the team have as they take up the challenge - and the cinematography is stunning.

Check out the website at www.whalepatrol.com  

WHALE PATROL, TONIGHT, 8.30PM, ABC1

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