TAX RETURN TIME MEGA SALE!

This sale will commence on THIS THURDAY the 1st of August 2019 and go UNTIL NEXT SATURDAY the 17th August 2019.

It’s time to give back to all of you with super crazy prices and discounts! This is a once off sale never to be repeated at these prices ever again.

Gday fishwrecked fraternity,

anyone in the southern suburbs have a 100L ice box I can borrow this weekend? Preferably around Bibra lake or thereabouts. Happy to throw youse a 6 pack, fillets, or some crays for your efforts. 

im heading away for a long weekend. I have access to a 150L, but I think it’ll take up too much room in the boat. 

Cheers boyZ.

Or they will out fish you!

Young bloke was extremely happy with himself to land his first squid. I was looking at something out the back of the boat and hear a small splash, similar to the sound of him casting. Turned around to see him lifting a squid over the side!

He was very happy with himself and everyone within half a mile of us knew how proud I was of him!

At 2.5, he cant properly form a sentence but can say "I caught squid by myself"

He ended up with a pair and I got nothing....

This is why I fish for the future and pick up rubbish when I go to the beach.

 Just returned from a week in Exmouth with my kids , had a great few days catching rosie snapper and pearl perch in 150 metres on jigs and goldband and pearl perch in 110 metres

Did venture out to the 350s one day for a ruby but rhe sharks were like flys on poo 

Last day we fished some shallows for a couple of nice trout , rankin and spangos , great fun with the kids and lots of laughs had

had chance too pop out this morning.

Wasnt long after a pollard bread and

fish oil mix too get em goin . Managed

close too our bag fairly quick. Few herring

bubbling up in the mix .. kept some for

smoker. And a few for baits .. good

morning .. bits of prawn doin the

damage .. cheers pirate .. 

Gents,

Looking to purchase a new heavy duty overhead rod to expand my drone fishing fleet. Must have pre-requisites for this rod are (a) must must be between 9ft and 10ft, (b) must be overhead not spinning (c) must be at least PE6 with fast taper. This rod will be used with my electric reel (twin tanacom), with PE6-7 braid, and will be droned out 800m+ with heavy baits and sinker. Must be capable of bringing in 15kg+ fish at almost full drag.

I’ve got it down to either a custom built OZFlex or looking at the Daiwa saltist Hyper 962XHB, but not sure if this can handle the load over the 800metres. Thoughts?

Most land based game rods like Wilson Live Fibres are too short as length is key for me.

I use (and am very happy with) the Daiwa Jewel 15kg 9’6 as my drone spinning outfit but they don’t make an overhead.

Must be a two piece for car travel purpose.

Many thanks
John

Ok all you fishos and boaties that enjoy a day on the water with the radio pumping out hit tunes at max volume (b ecause there is only one volume to play rock and roll at and that is max right)

knock it off ok.

Latest research says you are contributing to the death of rock lobsters. Well that is what an article in the latest edition of the Mandurah mail informs us (see article bottom of page 50)

Give me strength here.

Chamber music only at a soft volume only please

Enjoy 

Does anyone know the tide difference between Steep Point and Useless loop or Denham as per Bom tides?
I thought it was about 55 minutes but not sure which way.
TIA

 Hi all, im just about to purchase a new boat. Can anyone recommend a good finance company with a good interest rate. Any help would be much appreciated.

Snapped a couple rods right up high in coral bay, gotta love lending them to others 

anyway that’s another story 

does anyone have a recommendation for a good rod builder or repairer north of the river to put a couple tips on some rods that need some love 

both were black Terez 100lb overhead 

Does anyone on this site own this boat or know the person who does?

I am a cash buyer and would really like to get in touch with them..... 

as Portland abolishes boat parking fees.  WA next, I think not.

https://www.standard.net.au/story/6283733/landmark-move-as-portland-abolishes-boat-parking-fees/?fbclid=IwAR2rZIe6xn50L3epzJoT14FLp5kbeTiF9gNz5eCg4Rag53CRXIpLbohVDU4

Edit - my wife is from Portland and as a result I get updated on the local fishing scene especially when the SBT are about.  Portland has done a remarkable job in recognising the money that fisherman bring to an area.  Many fishos travel from Melbourne some 4 hours away.  The ramp facilities were originally basic but these have all been upgraded and extended such that there are now numerous finger jetties and probably 6-8 launch and retrieve ramps.  Many locals have embraced the opportunity to cater for the influx of fishos with accommodation, boat storage, food and of course tackle shops extending opening hours.  I believe hot coffee, bacon and egg sandwiches and lunches can be purchased at the ramp when numbers are up.  Good on them for recognising the money fishos bring and welcoming them to their town. 

 Hi Guys 

We have a new range of fishing themed collapsible fire pits on offer. Plus most AFL teams, some racing teams and a few other designs.

Our fire pits and metal art are designed from 3 mm Corten steel. They will get a nice surface rust but not actually rust.

Our full designed pits are temporarily reduced to $130.00. These pits are 500w x 500d x 400h

We can also customise the designed pits with plain text words for an additional $20.00

We also make a smaller plain pit for only $100.00. This pit is 400w x 400d x 400h

Once you are finished, the fire pits can be collapsed into 5 pieces for easy storage.

We also now have our first garden art design of a Kookaburra. This Kookaburra is $50.00.
These can be also posted for an additional postage fee. More Australian Animal designs coming.

Follow us on Facebook:- Amek Custom Fire Pits and Designs

Just wrapped up a good fortnight in coral bay

would have been the best weather we have had in 5 years wind wise and temp wise

fish were hungry most days, managed to stay away from sharks for the most part

landed some good reds some belter goldband and plenty of others in between  

found a few new marks that held fish over a couple of days 

bring on 2020

Got a pleasant surprise yesterday while squidding off Hillarys.

Was a slow day with not many squid and just before heading back to the ramp, my rod starts to go off. Knew it wasn't a squid, but certainly didn't expect to see decent flathead come alongside the boat. Stevieboy grabbed the net and luckily managed to land this very nice 50cm flathead.

Nice end to a nice day out with Doug and Steve

Shouldn't cause issues this weekend but worth taking note, not sure on repair time.

Enjoy

 As the title suggests I'm gonna have a crack using a shark shield for some off my bluebone marks that I often get sharked Ive spoken to a few people and they have recommended to run the the shield 3/4 of the water column. Has anyone done this effectively. Any feedback or advice would be much appreciated. I will put the results in after the trial.

Looking to fish a little bit further out than what i have in recent months, just wondering if anyone has had any luck on Pinks/dhus/sambos on the five lately?
Looking at anchoring and burleying first thing in the morning then heading out wider as the wind drops. Moon phase not ideal but with things quiet at work and a good forecast its hard to go past.

Cheers

A mate has used my mega twin 1000 and somehow lost the little plastic cover that goes over the input for the power cord

have had a search but can’t find anything about anyone selling one

does anyone have any clues about where I could grab one?

cheers  

Hi,

I have a Mazda CX9 (FWD) 3.7 V6. Tow bar is rated to 2000KG. 

Will this be up to the job of towing a 5m boat and getting it in and out at the boat ramps?  I would be mostly using boat ramps at East Freo/Point Walter and Woodman Point. 

The boats I'm looking at re quintrex freedom sport. I believe the total weight is somewhere between 800-1500kg depending on which boat dealer you believe!

Hi fellas - I'm new to Perth and love my fishing and love extended trips and very jealous of some of the brag photos posted here. I've set my boat (Formula 233) up for long offshore runs and camping, so I'm trying to find like minded people to do these trips and just cant seem to find them at work or the pick up line at the kids school

I was in the Darwin Game Fishing Club for years and it was brilliant for like minded people. We've now moved to Perth and i'm trying to find a similar set up. I'm north of the river and checked out the MAAC and Ocean Reef club but at face value they appear to be more focused upon the social aspect of a 'Club' overlooking the water, than a true 'fishing club'. Am i wrong in my assumption??

I've done some google searches but other 'clubs' that are north of the river dont appear to exist anymore. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

Obvioulsy this forum is good to hear what is going on, but even i would be hesitant to offer to a random bloke that they can come away on an extended trip without knowing them, their capabilities or their boat.

Tim

 Hi Guys,

Trying to move the depth indication on my 587 but it only gives you the 3 settings of Small/Medium and Large , with no option to turn it off as i believe the 588 has. Reading up in the internet there is a software update that can be done to bring it up to date with the 588 software? 

Is this the case and where can i get it done ? My location is Bunbury but can travel to Perth if required.

hit to all

just wanting anybody’s opinion on either of the reels both 2015 models .can get both for about the same price but it has to be today haha.not spending the extra $400 for a Stella or saltiga either haha.

cheers

 We are at Monkey mia ...have not had much luck..one cod..the water temp is quite cool....was going to try Denham side and we wondering if anyone was there at the moment...how is the fishing over that side?

Enjoy

I'll be up in Exmouth 23rd July - 5th Aug, anyone else up there at same time?

If anyone wants to get out for a fish let me know. Below are some of the fish I got up there in May this year.

Morning,

Just received the e-mail about Recfishes proposed changes to Snapper regulations around The Sounds, namely extending the ban to include September and increasing the lock out area to include the back end of Garden Island and North of Carnac.

I like it a lot - wish they would bring it in tomorrow. I think snapper aggregating to spawn have been targetted for long enough. Plenty of other oprotunities to catch good fish without waiting on the edges of the Sound to hit up breeders. 

Thoughts?

 Heaps on nice skips, half a dozen nice snook all happy to eat #bigjohns micro bucktails. Crewie had a fast fish on but it buried him in the reef, run for home when a front was heading for us. Pleasant  arfo out, neighours will be happy.