HEY GUYS GREAT SITE...

AM IN THE PROCESS OF FINALLY BUYING A DECENT SURF COMBO 11-12 FOOT ROD ..WITH A DECENT REEL WAS THINKING UGLY STICK SHIMANO COMBO BUT WOULD LOVE SOME FEEDBACK FROM PEOPLE IN THE KNOW ..LOOKING AT SPENDING UP TO $500 ISH GIVE OR TAKE $100.....ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED ..CHEERS ...

Has anyone had any experience with the range of lures that contain EChips.
According to the marketing the rapid shaking of the EChip in the head of the lure loads the water around the lure with electric pulses that fish cannot ignore, resulting in more strikes.

I have been catching a few to many brown spotted and western king wrasse lately.  Has anyone had much luck using these as baits. I am thinking about scaling and filleting them and going deep sea bottom bouncing. Has anyone had any luck using these baits?

Environment Minister Donna Faragher will today announce the final stage in the creation of Western Australia’s first marine park in the south coast.

The Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park is the 13th marine conservation area in the State but the first to be created since 2004.

Situated about 450km south of Perth, the marine park encompasses the 100-hectare Walpole Inlet, the 1,300-hectare Nornalup Inlet and the tidal reaches of the Frankland, Deep and Walpole rivers.

Mrs Faragher said the quiet nature, abundant wildlife and scenic quality of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park provided a wealth of opportunities for nature appreciation.

“Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park is a spectacularly scenic area, largely surrounded by the Walpole-Nornalup National Park where tall forest meets the sea,” she said.

“A major attraction of the inlet system for visitors is the perception of remoteness that can be experienced, particularly in parts of the Nornalup Inlet and the Frankland and Deep rivers.

“Tour boats operating from the town of Walpole allow visitors to experience the marine park’s stunning scenery and get up close to wildlife.

“The permanent opening to the sea, the mixing of fresh and salt water and the dynamic sandy deltas of the marine park create a distinctive habitat for more than 40 fish species, including larger fish such as sharks, which are uncommon in other inlets.”

Seagrasses, algae, a diverse range of shellfish and other animals also live on the marine park’s floor, including some prawn species, the blue swimmer crab and mud burrowing crab.

A wide range of waterbirds also use the marine park. Pelicans, gulls and terns are abundant, and shearwaters, gannets and albatrosses are regularly seen. Ospreys and white-bellied sea eagles can be seen flying over the inlet waters in their hunt for fish. Migratory and Australian shorebirds use the tidal delta flats to probe for worms and small shells and crabs that make their home underground.

“The entire Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park is zoned for recreation which allows for recreational fishing to occur in all areas,” the Minister said.

“This zoning will allow uses of the marine park to be managed in an equitable, integrated and sustainable manner by the departments of Environment and Conservation and Fisheries and present opportunities for the local community and visitors to contribute to the management of this important addition to the State’s marine parks and reserves system.”

Mrs Faragher also recognised the unique natural environment of the south coast region between Manjimup and Denmark with the release of a management plan for the Walpole Wilderness area.

“The establishment of the marine park and development of management plans for the marine and terrestrial areas recognise the important ecological and recreational values this region has within the local community,” she said.

These look awesome!

http://www.duel.co.jp/english/products/lineup/y_squid/aurie_q_ace/index.html

If you have them, or can get them, please let me know how much they retail for, as I would like the GEP & GEBD colours in the 2.5 size.

Cheers.

Hey all jiggers

Looking at the shimano tcurve jigg spinn 2peice  rod 8-17kg to pair up with the  twinpower 6000 running 30lb braid.

Any one got this set up or can sugest something diff and less expenz.

The tcurve has a bit of flex and recon i could us for casting poppers

Aquagenes

I have just been thinking about helping the flats guy out going to Denham. I wouldn't go anywhere up here near Karratha without a Tango Dancer by Cultiva. It out fishes every other surface lure by miles with GTs, Queenies, Jacks and the rest of the brigade lining them up.

I am originally from Mandurah (Parkridge) and wondered what they would be like in the Cut etc on Tailor.

Has anybody tried this lure on tailor down south.

Cheers

Neels

Has anyone been down to any of the local beaches over the last 24 hours. I am wondering what beaches have been weeded up and what beaches are looking okay? Any help would be greatly appreciated,

All the best, Colin Hay

Well its the end of yet another Crayseason but geez November comes around quickly again!

Basically 4 more months & its back on again. Nows certainly the time to SAVE $$$ and be ready for November. That will also give you time to soak the pots in the rain and @ Oceanside Tackle and Marine we have a few left and running them out!

They are;

* Locally made by an ex-crayfisherman

* Jarrah frame for strength & Pine slatz for better craycatches

* Trapdoor for easy release of crays/ockys/wobbys etc

* Briddle rope attached

Normally $140  

* Runout Special * Less 20% OFF so $112 (Limited numbers)

* Special price available until stocks all sold out!

This is how to fish. LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8BO_EIrGY

Cheers

Neels

I will be in town this weekend for the first time in about 4 weeks and what is even better is that I should have time to go fishing.  Not sure what is about at the moment but I havea few options:

1 - Go down south and chase some trout in the rivers.  I know over east in the mountains the trout really get on the chew after some rain but I am not sure about WA.  I would assume most river systems would silt up and make fishing crap. What are the dams like after the big rains - places like Harvey or Stirling??

2 - Stay in Perth and go fishing in the sound or the mole for some squid or even a decent reddie - along with everyone else in perth :-)  or fish in the river for some bream or the like.

3 - Go up or down the coast looking for fish - what is running at the moment and whereabouts.

Your comments/help on any of these would be appreciated.  I dont get many weekends to myself in Perth and want to make the most of it.

Gus

Just an idea about the karratha fishwreck crew ALL getting together for a few beers so that we all can put names to faces.

I have met some and would enjoy to meet the rest.

Dont be shy as I REALY enjoy a beer

hello every one going up to shark bay in a few days and looking for some info on the flats fishing up there i will be shore based so im looking at a place where i can do some wading while flicking lures i was looking at chaseing flathead and yellowfin whiting mostly but i wouldnt mind getting into some yellowfin bream and tailor or even pink snapper.

also what lures would you use up there fishing the flats in mind (soft plastics hardbodys).

cheers Ethan

hey guys

i am doing a school project on aquaculture and i have chosen the topic on finding out how and where theys fish get farmed 

i am trying to work out how they are farmed  and what are the effects on the enviroment 

if anybody has any good sites would be gr8

cheers 

dane

G'day All,

With the weather finally settling down this weekend ive got to get out for a fish!!

If anyone has a spare spot it would be much appreciated.Im Happy to pay for fuel.

either way its cheaper than a charter..

Cheers,

Chris

Responsibility for an area of great heritage significance was handed to its traditional owners today at a ceremony at an ancient Aboriginal site in Albany.

The fish traps at Oyster Harbour have been managed by the National Trust since 1966 when they were under threat from development. They are part of a much larger area where local Noongar people have been gathering for at least 7,500 years. In 1791, Captain George Vancouver noted them on an exploration expedition.

The fish traps consist of eight weirs that extend along the north end of Oyster Harbour. They are made from thousands of stones in which branches are positioned vertically, then horizontally to trap fish when the tide recedes. The fish are then speared.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames said that by handing the ownership and management of the site to the Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation, the State was preserving a piece of Australia’s cultural heritage for all.

“Working with the Department of Indigenous Affairs, the City of Albany, South Coast Natural Resource Management, Green Corps and the National Trust, the Albany Heritage Reference Group will be developing a community management plan for the fish traps,” Dr Hames said.

Heritage Minister John Castrilli said the site held special significance because it was the first heritage place vested in the National Trust of Australia (WA).

“It gives me great pleasure to join with the Minister for Indigenous Affairs as we pass the responsibility for the Oyster Harbour Fish Traps and reserve to the Albany Heritage Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation and the traditional owners of Menang country,” Mr Castrilli said.

“This most valuable and unique site has been passed to the traditional owners to enable its conservation and interpretation as a cultural heritage educational resource for the local community.”

Dr Rosalind Lawe Davies, vice president of the National Trust, said her board was extremely pleased that this most valuable and unique Aboriginal site had been passed to the traditional custodians.

“This move will enable conservation and interpretation of the site as a cultural heritage educational resource for the local community,” Dr Lawe Davies said.

Seems like an interesting concept. Anybody targeted tings on poppers before? If so, would love to hear what poppers work, what don't or preferred size poppers (40, 50mm?), preferred leader size, water depth and retrieve styles.

Any help appreciated.

Sunday and Monday? I flew up Friday and while Saturday was a bit crappy, Sunday and yesterday looked brilliant - and a lot of boats on the road. As is normal, i never saw water other than from the plane - that makes Exmouth, Broome, Kununurra and Karratha in the last few months and managed a quick fish only once in Kununurra. I hope the Karratha guys did well.

My mate has a brocken leg and i so he cant go beach fishing in the holidays... so i was wondering if anybody knows what is the best metro jetty to go to.... one which you could catch some reasonable fish... please tell me the jetty and what sort of fish you could catch..

Thanks

need some help. started making some popper's at school this morning and want to finish them in tomorrows lession and paint them on friday just wondering if anybody has any suggestions as how to attach trebbels. I was thinking of either drilling a hole through each sepparatly that ran from the mouth to the tail but not sure how i would attach one under the belly? or cutting the lure in half and chisle out a path for the wire tracer putting it in then glu the lure back together? just wondering how people make there lure's? all comment's appreciated
Thank's in advance

Theres no doubt "deepwater" bottom fishing or jigging is gaining in popularity especially with Kaseys awesome WAFM article just being released.

Sometimes it can be physically demanding out there but the rewards are well worth it. One way to reduce that effort is to look at your fishing gear indepth. One thing that is often overlooked is rods, technology has taken us forward and rods now are being purpose built & more advanced!

Honsu & myself have looked hard at whats New and available on todays market. Through Honsu's wealth of knowledge, he has fine tuned it to a few rods.

One standout rod that i've just bought for myself and we are now stocking is the HR "Top Gun Deep" jig rods. These rods are 5ft in length which gives the angler far more leverage. The rod is rated to PE8 (80lb) and 500gm+ jigs. They have quality components like Fuji SiC guides and tip, Fuji reel seat with locking nut and heavy duty Fuji Gimbal etc.

These are the "BIG GUN" rods for deepwater jigging/fishing but been parabolic action it does all the hard work for you, NOT the other way round.

Normally $499, FW Special $449 (Available in Overhead & Spin)

* Limited Numbers *

Seabreeze suggests there is some light at the end of the tunnel

After missing this year's northern salmon run, Sherbs recently took the opportunity to head down south to try his luck in the hope he might find some of these hard fighting fish still in residence.
Here are just a few of his captures.

This cracking salmon fell victim to Sherb's new Daiwa Heartland surf rod.

The Heartland loaded up with a good salmon.

Another nice salmon caught early in the morning.

Looks like the conditions were pretty nice at Sherb's secret southern spot.

After seeing all of Sherb's photos of big salmon and flathead it was nice to see this fish show up on my mobile phone.

WA Environment Minister Donna Faragher today released the Lane Poole Reserve and Proposed Reserve Additions Draft Management Plan and invited public comment on it.

Only 100km south-east of Perth and 24km east of Pinjarra, Lane Poole Reserve is well known for its recreational and nature-based tourism opportunities, as well as its high conservation value.

Rivers with rock-rimmed pools, wetlands, old-growth forest and wandoo woodland feature in the 76,000ha covered by the draft plan. The area is home to a number of rare and priority fauna and flora species, such as western ringtail possums, quokkas, noisy scrub birds and a rare dwarf spider orchid.

“The draft plan outlines strategies to manage this area for the next decade to protect natural, recreational, cultural, educational and economic values,” Mrs Faragher said.

“Lane Poole is one of the most popular natural areas in the South-West with an average of 170,000 people visiting each year. The area caters for many user groups and activities include camping, picnicking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, bushwalking, bird watching, horse riding, mountain biking and recreational driving.”

The Minister said the area also had sites of cultural interest, including some remnants associated with the timber industry that were of historical interest, as well as sites of significance to Aboriginal people.

“The draft management plan has been prepared by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) on behalf of the Conservation Commission, in consultation with the Lane Poole Reserve Community Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from local government, local businesses and the community,” she said.

Copies of the draft plan can be obtained from DEC's Dwellingup and Collie offices, or follow the links on DEC’s website: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/haveyoursay

The draft plan can be viewed at DEC’s libraries at Woodvale and the Atrium in Perth; and at local libraries in the shires of Boddington, Collie, Harvey, Murray, Waroona and Williams.

The public comment period will be open for two months.

Could somebody please enlighten me, as I am unsure to what are the regulations for fishing for Pinkies in the Cockburn Sound are at the moment?

 Also, I have actually never fished in the Cockburn Sound for Pinkies, what sort of bottom am I looking for, weed, lumps etc?

I have never fished for Pinkies down there before, and am planning to, I am assuming that I anchor up somewhere, and get a burley trail going!

Please enlighten me, as I am a virgin in the Cockburn Sound?

Went for a drive to the North Mole last night to checkout the dirty weather.And sure enough there in the100k winds 4mtr+ swell and the waves rolling in faster than I have seen in ages was someone fishing.

My question is what the f^*# can you cast out without snapping a rod or giving ones self a Hernia that will hold a bait still in those seas.

Kev

well im looking to start sourcing my own fresh bait as im assuming its going to be more effective than the frozen stuff i buy in shops and was just cruious as to what you all use to gather ir if you use it? i know to catch smaller fish and use them as live bait but am wondering if anyone uses a bait pump or just digs things up or maybe collects mussles and baby crabs just looking to get an insight into what gear im going to need to start getting my own fresh bait and a little bit of how to / where to if anyone doesnt mind sharing

I looked at the fisheries site and couldnt find anything but just wanted to double check, is there a limit to the amount of lines your allowed to have in the water as a recrational fisher

hey guys i'm off to steep point on thursday 4 2 weeks has any1 got any info on how it's fishing and the weather?

heading to albany tuesday stayin emu point so should get a line wet, wanna give the bream around torbay and denmark if time too heard torbay holds some nice ones