We are missing something and I think I know what it is. All the talk in the V5 threads has got me thinking, and in my reply to Allrounder I finally nailed it.

We don't need a ban, we need a fishing comp and some research. Question for all non game fishos.

WHat are the three biggest fishing comps in Australia

My guess would be

Flattie CLassic
Barra Classic
Barra Nationals

Teams from all over the country get together to target big flatties and barra. Now Barra are pretty glamorous, fight hard, look good and live in some of the nicest scenery on earth.

But Flatties are farken ugly, live in canals and fight like wet bags, but they get a couple of 100 boats each year lining up on the gold coast to try and catch them. They are tagged for research, and all released. And through this and a lot of media coverage no one keeps big breeding flatties, there population has gone through the roof and everyone gets a feed and is happy.

WHat is the goal of the Dhuie Classic.

To better educate all fishos about how valuable big females are, how to properly release them and to gather scientific data relating to location and status of our female fish population.

Your thoughts/Ideas. Am I on the right track.

SE Queenslanders love thier big flatties
Territorians are very protective of big Barra
We are the only place in the world that has Dhufish, we should feel the same way.

I was just wondering if theres anyway you can anchor offshore with the boat side ways? Now i know if it not dead calm or if theres swell this is dangerous but say for instance your casting at a target and want to utalize the whole length of your boat so two or three can easily cast at the same target? What im trying to say is set up like a drift but your always stationary.

any info would be appreciated, ive thought of a few ways but it always comes back as it will either get in the way or dangerous.Cheers Chris.

I am looking at trading up boat wise and have been looking on all the usual sites.  I have found a half cabin for sale which looks very nice and is in my price range.  However, the seller states in the ad that the timber in the transom needs repair.

Considering my DIY experience I would never consider taking something like this on but was wondering if anyone has had this done before and what sort of costs (ballpark) are involved.  It's a 4.75m fiberglass boat if that helps.

Any other advice on buying boats, where to look etc would be greatly appreciated.

Sam

Shock!!!! "Tree huggers" and fishermen on the same planet.



http://haltthesalt.org.au/

Apparently there was a 3 mtr croc sighted at Hearsons down the north end around the mangroves. Be carefull gathering bait around Airport and Cowrie.Still gonna go fish the last of the high and the low tommorrow at Airport.The water might be getting a bit too cold with all the cold weather we've been having.Hottest its been is around 32 ish (sorry you southerners)

hey guys

hoping to go for a fish saturday night 

just wanting to no some good spots north of hillarys

hoping to get some mullaway shark and talior

where would be my best bet

any help much appreciated

danobigfish 

hi all,

Just in the process of buying some cray pots. I'm not sure on whether to purchase the wooden ones, or the plastic ones?

Does anyone have any advice? Are the wooden ones still light enough for recreational use?

cheers

Wayne

I'm looking at changing my rig from a 5.5 mtr ali half cab to more of an alrounder for the pilbara and something I can handle by myself. Looking at the trailcraft profish (had one before) and I see polycraft do a range in the same configuration. If anyone has had any experiences good or bad with the polycraft range, would be great if you could give me the good oil.

Cheers Fozz

Hey Gang!

Im wanting to buy a new saragosa 18000 reel, so off i went today to the local tackle shop here in karratha. I had already saw the price of 389 of the internet, so i wanted to try keep my money local and see what price they could do for me.

They had one in stock, loaded with braid (not sure what type/lb) for 538 i think from memeroy. The best they could do was 450, without braid. I going to have a look tomorrow at the new tackle shop here, and check on their price.

Whats everyones thoughts on keeping money local vs saving money?

Hi All,

I've been looking at purchasing one of the following lifters for the boat;

http://www.craypotlifter.com/

Just wondering if anyone has one of these lifters fitted on their boat? If so is it any good?

Also - does anyone know if this year is shaping up to be a good year for crays?

cheers

Wayne

just wondering if any fishing shops are looking for employees around the metro area because i need a christmas holidays job to make a bit of coin

Hey guys i had a really good year at the fads last year and im just very interested if the FADS have been put out yet. I have herd rumours of them beeing out out last weekend but im not to sure if anyone can help that would be great. I am starting to get all me gear ready for the big boys this year .

Cheers Guys Dave

I was looking for an egg beater type reel which could fit more line than my Penn 9500ss, and I found it.
Fin Nor Offshore
4.41 gear ratio
Mono cap (yds/lbs)
400/25
375/30
Braid -600/100
I spooled them up with Platinum 30lbs which is 0.45mm and the whole 500m has fitted onto the reel. (Filled right to the top)
Slightly bigger and heavier than a Penn 9500ss but holds more line. A good quality reel at a good price. They cost me around $200 dollars ea to be sent over from Melton Tackle, but I'm not sure if they're still selling them. Just do a google search for them. I heard a rumour that a tackle store in Rockingham might have them, but don't know for sure.

Danny.

hello all, was just talking to a buddy today about that i have just started fishing in perth the last couple of months

and also that all on this webby have been really kind and helpful in guiding me along the right path.

knowing that this guy have been fishing for at least half his life of 27yrs, seek his advice on some gears.

nothing outstanding other then "keep fishing as once u stop, u'll only start buying. its an addiction. worse then any drugs on the market"

was just wondering if anyone here stop fishing for a while but during that time of non fishing time never stop buying fishing gears?

and what happens to the gear?

Hey Guys i whant to start Breaming & Flathead Fishing in the Swan and Canning and Walpole And Moore River all i whant to know is what LURES to use

so jst tell me what u prefer to use and catch and any spots thnx

If anyone is heading out on monday for a dive/fish and has a spare spot, let me know.

Split all costs

Hi All, This sounds like an interesting proposal from the Federal Government.

The Australian Government is establishing a Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee (RFAC) to advise the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on the Recreational Fishing Industry Development Strategy (RFIDS) and related recreational fishing policy issues.

Expressions of interest are sought for appointment to RFAC. Closing date for applications is close of business Friday 14 November 2008.

Full details are available from the following weblink. Applications may be made online.

http://www.daff.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/rfids

Going up in Jan, was ment to be going up to Exxy but changed now going to Mack Islands, has any one been?

If so please share storys and infomation about what you took and what you used, we will be hiring and boat up there as well.

Thanks AdamP 

well i went to bcf to get a small baitcaster for mandurah estuary and i brought the daiwa d cast combo for $120. is this combo any good for estuary fishing in mandurah and for close to the coast of the dingy.

i am now a firm beleiver in burley after our success at busselton. i am looking at making an ;ultimate; burley and im wondering the best components to use for a cheap price.

I want to replace my old Penn 850 Spinfisher as it's nearing the end of it's time. I want a reel that is similar but better if you know what i mean. Something that can be used for med/heavy spinning and some offshore work, bottom bouncing etc.. not considering the newer models, or an overhead! Budget around $300.



Looking forward to hearing your reply's

NEWS BLOG - Should there be a complete ban on fishing for dhufish?
Research has revealed the pressure on WA’s declining fish stocks, including dhufish.

UWA research fellow Jessica Meeuwig said sites that would traditionally have had many dhufish now had few.

“We were certainly surprised by how very, very few West Australian dhufish we’ve got,” Dr Meeuwig said.

“The thing that is a bit scary about it is we tended to see smaller individuals, so those really big breeders, what they call the big, old fat fecund females, we’re not seeing very many of them.

“They’re the engine room and the fact that we’re not seeing them is worrying.”

In an attempt to protect WA’s fish stocks, the University of WA research has put renewed pressure on Fisheries Minister Norman Moore to enforce immediately seasonal fishing bans on species such as dhufish.

Wilderness Society marine co-ordinator Jill StJohn, co-author of a department research paper used by the Labor government to propose summer bans on high-risk species, said the UWA research was further evidence that dhufish were no longer common in west coast waters.

She has warned that species like dhufish might not have the resilience to bounce back if they are fished heavily this summer.

Do you think there should be a complete ban on fishing for dhufish in WA?

Anyone see the article in todays west on page 11 calling for daily fishing licences. Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this matter
Cheers
Brodie

Does anyone know if the Full Moon affects Crayfish feeding habits as its a Full Moon on the 13th and opening day is 15th. I heard that Crayfish wont feed on a Full Moon, just wondering what you guys think?

Cheers Kev.

Being an optimist i have purchsed a vacuum sealer in the hope of catching something worth keeping - any advice on the storage life of vacuum packed fillets?

Thniking driving to Fortescue on my next for off for a night. have not been that way for a long time.Does anyone know what the road is like and is

it still worth a try for Mulloway? Still land based for a week or two.

Does anyone know of a good site for tackle (reel) reviews.

I've been doing a bit of prowling around and have only found bits and pieces.

There must be something out there with an unbiase perspective 

I have been offline for about 2 too 3 weeks and I've look in forums but still can't find anything about it.

I know there was talk about Adam getting some spare wheel covers made up,
Does anyone know anything about this or have i missed the boat.

Maybe someone here can point me in the right direction!

Hey All,

Ive never been popping before and keen to get stuck into some of these massive fish the dampier archipelago has to offer.  Can anyone give me some info on starting out, gear needed and all that. I dont really have a budget as such, but as im just starting out, i dont need to get the top of the range just yet :)

Cheers for ya help guys and girls!

Sheldon

Hi folks.

Flew up to exxy between 05th of October to the 12th and hit the following land based spots: 

Marina - only saw a lady land a 50cm cod

Learmonth - caught heaps of big whiting, heaps of bream, 2 squid and a remora 

Bundegi ramp - 30cm+ bream on tap

Jacobs - charlie cod, variety of small reef fish and baby blue bone

5 mile - same

Bauden - same

Neds camp - bugger all

For you local guys, has this year been particularly bad for bigger land based fish up in exxy ???