Hello all

just wonder if anyone has some good whiting spots they willing to share as the gf is craving some haha 

prefer metro area as be going after work or before work 

thinking of towing the boat upf riday night and fish saturday.

Not been there before, it will be pushing 2.5 - 2.6m swell

This anything to be worried about up there??

Cheers

Bodie

Howdee gang.

Can you recommend a light weight 10ft+ spinning rod for metro rock hopping/light beach casting?

I use a Nitro distance spin 7', but I'm sick of dragging the fish up the rocks instead of lifting.

The rod has to be light weight to hold all day, 2 pieces and sensitive enough to cast a berly cage to catch gardies or a small sinker rig for sand whiting.  The biggest fish it will be used to catch is a tailor.

Thanks for your help.

Up to $350 max.

help , where could I find cheapest DAIWA SURF 6000 REEL?

I cruised into a local outdoor place today to fill the gas bottle and snuck in for a quick look at the tackle section (my wife would kill me). They had some 500kg bags of Poddy Mullet bait for sale and they looked just fantastic. Quite fat and plenty of blood. A bit the size of small Mullies.

Has anyone used these baits? On face value, they look great.

MY modus is land based and I generally use Mullies or the like. This is the first time I have come across Poddy Mullet.

went for a quick weekend trip up to wagoe. arrived friday night around 6pm and set up camp

decided to head out for a quick fish, and ended up with an ok 47cm tailor. driving back to camp i bumped into sails4me off this site and had a quick chat, they had a few bustoffs and landed a couple tailor also.

saturday morning early rise, and it was fairly quiet, lots of small fish about picking at the bait, a couple casts later had a skippy and the biggest herring i've ever seen!! all quiet again the WAM the line was screaming off the real and i caught a big flash of silver just behind the waves... a short fight later and my hopes of a nice mullaway dashed as 12kg of solid sambo slid up the beach. a pleasant surprise as its a first for me so it made my trip. after that i got a huge flatty (60cm) and then it shut down.

later that night with quite a few bevvies in between with matt and the other guys i met up there, we joined forces for a night fish and put a small dent in the tailor population wwith the best going around 2kg, other than that there was a couple bust offs n plenty of beer flowing.

the next morning the swell picked up and the beach was pretty unfishable. along with that on saturday we crossed paths with fishing wa crew who picked up a few midday tailor. all in all had a great trip

hey guys just chasing some advice on the  diawa saltist 30t and 40t whats the diff and which one holds more line?

Hi All

Decided we wanted to go to Exmouth and while searching for info, found the site & joined up.

Currently live in Canberra (you bxxtards sent the politicians so don't blame us)  Getting pretty close to retiring.

Done a bit of game fishing & bottom bouncing. Got a 6metre Carribean Reefrunner (old one) 200hp Mercruiser set up for gamefishing. Normally fish out of Bermagui NSW.

Have a smaller 4.55 metre alloy with 50hp honda 4 stroke for travelling long distances. (Took it to Cape York). Took the Reefy up to Queensland but its not suitable for beach launching or across the rocks 

Have stayed out on the outer reef off the whitsundays in Queensland in the Reefy. Camped on Hook Island for 6 weeks with the reefy moored out the front.

Have LOTS of questions.

Whats the story with the points I see when I log in.

Whats the rules for the fishing comp (like the sound of it so far as long as its not too serious)

When is the best time both fish & weather wise?

We will be camping so are there preferred Caravan parks/spots at Exmouth.

Will the camp grounds handle dogs? (if we don't take the dog we become time limited  )

On the way up from Perth (yep at this stage its drag the boat from Canberra probably the little one) are there other places worth a look.

I keeping with all fisherman I really hope I am making you green with envy

Has anyone been down for a fish there lately? I am keen to try to catch some fish in the river and have been told this might be a likely spot.  Also is it busy after sundown with the lights for squid?

Cheers

Bryan

Hi

Looking for any feedback on the Ryobi Safari Metaroyal 5000A. They're a bit dated now, but the Japanese manufactured reel is considered by many to the fore-runner of todays Stellas and Saltigas. Since Ryobi sold their fishing division, these reels are now made in China, and are available at a reasonable price.

 Anyone used one recently?

 Cheers

Dan

(THIS MAY BE GOOD NEWS IN THE FIGHT TO STOP A FISHING BAN AT YANCHEP LAGOON TOO).

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today ruled out prohibiting fishing at Green’s Pool near Denmark on Western Australia’s southern coast.

In April this year, the Department of Fisheries called for public submissions on whether fishing should be banned along 600m of beach and headland at the popular tourist and swimming destination located about 15km from Denmark.

Mr Moore said that Green’s Pool, a major tourist attraction in the William Bay National Park, was popular almost year round for swimming or fishing because it was protected from prevailing weather and current conditions by a surrounding headland.

But he said conflict between different users of the marine area around Green’s Pool had prompted him to ask for advice on whether fishing should be banned.

It was previously suggested that the presence of fishers, as well as fishing hooks and other tackle left behind or lost in the water, was dangerous to swimmers, snorkelers and beach visitors.

“The Department of Fisheries carried out a thorough assessment of the submissions,” the Minister said. “Part of the department’s advice was that the Denmark Shire Council did not have the relevant legal powers to regulate fishing within the William Bay National Park.

“I have decided not to prohibit fishing at Green’s Pool and instead will write to the William Bay National Park Authority asking it to work with the Denmark Shire Council to educate the public about the conflicting needs of fishers and other users of the area.”

Mr Moore said the department had received 65 responses to its call for public submissions, 49 for prohibiting fishing at Green’s Pool, 13 against the prohibition and two submissions - from the WA Industry Fishing Council and the Department of Environment - neutral.

“It should be noted that most submissions supporting the ban were from individuals wanting Green’s Pool to be a marine sanctuary rather than to address the issues of conflict and swimmer safety,” he said.

“I believe that with the proper signage and by encouraging anglers to restrict their fishing activities when swimmers are around, most of these conflicts will resolve themselves.”

Minister's office - 9422 3000

Its beginning to look good thursday and even maybe sat morning ... anyone heading out ? am thinking of mindarie myself.

Hey, just wondering if anyone knows of a good charter out of Exmouth for a days bottom fishing, we are looking at going up for a quick trip and don't want to bring oour own boats up this time. Any help would be great. Thanks.

gday fellas

im new to fishwrecked and im a bit lost, wonderin if anyone can help me with creating a profile

There has been a big influx of anglers to the New South Wales Snowy Mountains for the opening of the trout season over the holiday weekend.

The recreational fishing industry injects about $70m a year into the Snowy economy and supports 700 jobs.

It supports a year-round tourism industry with anglers visiting the region from across Australia.

The Labour Day long weekend sees the end of the trout spawning period and the beginning of fish stocking programs.

A total of about 1,500,000 trout and salmon fry have been released across the State's waterways, with another 2,000,000 due before the end of the season in June next year.

Hi everyone for all the CPBA members don't forget to book in for the Kids' Fishing Comp day which is on the 18th of October 2009.  The age ranges are: 6yrs and under longest fish, 10yrs and under and 11 to 16yrs.  There are trophies for highest point score and highest release points.   

The briefing will be held at 7.30am in the undercroft at the club with the weigh in- measure up and  suasage sizzle at midday.  We have participated in the last couple of events and have booked in for this one too.  It is great fun.  This year Adam Gallash has donated a Fishwrecked t shirt and sticker to give as a prize as well. 

Unfortuantly this event is for CPBA members only.  I believe there are still some vacancies at the club if you are interested in becoming a member contact the Club Manager Hazel Duggan on 94185868   Check out the website. 
 

http://www.cockburnpowerboats.com.au/

This is one of the fish that the kids caught and released at the last kids fishing comp day

Just finishing my very last shift in K town and jetting off to Perth this morning for the last time. Having the fishing & diving on tap at our door step here for the past 9yrs will be sorely missed. To all the Dampier/Karratha I've meet thru fishwrecked, its was great meeting you and all the best, drop us a line if anyone's in the city and wants a game of golf or skinny cinno :-). The missus is happy to be back in the city (should be worth bulk pts), pity I can't say the same, but look forward to meeting and catching up a few of the local Perth crew around xmas no doubt. Attached is form my very first dive from Dampier in my first boat back 2000...arh the memories.

Thx Brad for all the trips bro, has been great and learnt abit too.

Ciao Fozz

hey guys just wondering where i can get my skippers ticket that is fast and cheap as i still do not have mine but cant help myself from takin the boat out. any info much appreciated,im situated in whitfords, cheers.

Went out fishing friday morning for my last chance to catch a dhue before the cut off date as I'm heading to Bali with the family and when I get back its the day after the cut off.

It has an inboard mercruiser that I serviced 2 days prior to going out and ran it for half hour to make sure all was good. It was running like a dream as normal and the motor has been trouble free for the 880nm travelled since I have owned the boat.

I was heading out when trouble hit. One of the coolant hoses blew and I shut her down to inspect. I carry tools and some parts with me on the boat but not a coolant hose.

For the first time ever I had to get hold of base to get the Busselton sea rescue boat to come out and tow me in. I was inpressed with the way they handle situations like this with the questions asked and the way they responded. I was on ancor and in no danger but they still were out there in no time at all considering that they were called out from home, organised the boat and in the conditions of the ocean the time to get to me. I was very impressed at the service for all us boaties and im not sure if anyone has been in a situation that they have needed to use the Sea Rescue, but I'm very glad that they are there just in case.

Thanks to all Sea Recue volenteers on this site and yes it has inspired me to volenteer here in Busselton.

Uncle Stu and I were having a discussion on the migratory patterns of the west coast tailor and we couldn't work out where they end up.
My understanding is they head north to around Shark Bay,growing bigger and bigger as they go - hence the monsters that have been caught up that way - but I don't know what happens to them after that.
On the east coast I think they migrate to around Fraser Island and then head east. I am not sure where they go to from there though.

Do tailor only grow to a certain size and pass on? Or do they head to some secret destination?

ive got this old fishing reel that i was given a few years ago.......any body know what it is and how much its worth? it has a ratchet and antireverse but missing handles ...any old reel gurus?

Having found a gap in his busy social calendar, Bobo - Uncle Stu's fiesty Fox Terrier - decided to join us this morning on an expedition to Flat Rock.

After leaving Perth in total darkness, we arrived at Flat Rock on dawn to find it was one of those perfect spring mornings. A light breeze, glassy blue water and a solid little wave, which all suggested we should be okay to get into a few nice tailor.

After losing a good fish second cast, Uncle Stu soon got the ball rolling when he landed a very healthy 44 cm tailor. Bobo, as is his nature, went into raptures and made a bee line for the fish as it was washed up in the waves. Happily he managed to dodge around the fiercely snapping fish without losing his nose.

While Stu and I both lost solid fish after this, it was quite obvious that the tailor were moving in and out of the hole we were fishing in and it was just a matter of perserverance before we hooked up solid again.

That was the case when Stu connected to a very solid fish which bit through his line just as he was bringing it into the wave area.

Finally I managed to entice a big run of my own and after taking extra care getting the fish through the shore break I had a twin of Stu's tailor - about 44 cm and very thick in the body.

The bite then went a bit quiet before I felt a pecking at my bait. It definately wasn't a tailor smash and grab hit, and I was just thinking it might have been a herring when the weight came on and the fish started ripping line from my Stradic. This was definately no herring.

After a good solid fight, the fish tired quickly and I was able to drag it up the beach quite easily, until Bobo decided he wanted a piece of the action. Stu quickly called him away when we saw that the fish was a very sizeable and very angry snook/pike with some serious dentures.

We eventually calmed Bobo and the fish down and the latter measured in at a very respectable 82 cm.

That was about it for the fishing action as we had to head back to town.

It was an awesome morning - the weed situation was a bit difficult but far better than it has been on the northern metro beaches over the past week - but the weather was nigh on perfect and the company was first class. Thanks Bobo for inviting me along.

Thinking about taking the boat up for a week in Nov or Dec but a little worried after reading some of the latest postings.  Couple of questions;  is this a good time of year?  what are some inexpensive options for lodging?  is anyone else interested? Do any local fishos desire to take us under the wing for a free outing?  During Nov/Dec are there any closer options that offer some good fishing?   Also plan on spending some time snorkeling as well.  Cheers, ben

hey PEOPLEZ

just looking at the users there are, hold on.... 42 Users and!   1185 guests this site is getting HUGE good luck Adam

Well the team was called Benny and the Jets and the 2 jets fished well. The plan was to get some nice mackies to get the account open and within 2 hours to trolling Di caught a 11.4 lb and Shelley got a 9.6 lb mackie( those weights are after they were both gilled and gutted,comp rules).We went to go for some bottom fish when the rod screamed off both on the girls wanted nothing to do with this one and just about to be spooled ,snap!. She would have been a cracker of a mack, but thats fishing. Got to one of my bottom grounds ( 32m) with not much luck . Small reds ,snapper and 1 big arse cod. Di pulled up the only trout 56cm.In all the girls had a great day and the fished well, it was my pleasure to skipper,deckie, do rigs up , put bait on and pull anchor LOL 

hey guys im chasing a cheap gps that will get me to some spots

i wont one to go in my 480coastrunner

if anybody has one laying arround pm me 

cheers

After purchasing a reel recently i noticed in various reviews they were sold with a spare spool. Is it the tackle store's choice to sell the spool with the reel or seperately. Do packages vary per state or country??