Today has seen the best muppet award in Exmouth yet. I'll paint a picture. 12:30pm, blowing 20knots plus south westerly at Tantabiddi, 10 trailers in the car park and a guy from Victoria and his wife, middle aged, come to launch their 5.5m trailcraft. It took them 10 minutes trying to back it down the ramp straight, on the ramp with no grip, hence the car skidding all over the place. They got it in the water, unhooked it all and then he jumped in as it drifted off at a rapid rate of knots. All of a sudden he realised he didn't have the boat ignition key and yells out to his wife that he needs the keys. She proceeds to run to the car, grab the boat keys, runs down onto the rocks and throws them to him as he's 10 meters away. Well, wouldn't you know it, plop, in they go with no float. She rips the car out and goes to help him with the boat, which has now floated 150m down the beach over chunks of reef (luckily high tide) with him trying to paddle with the smallest oar into shore. He then realises he has to get out, jumps in up to his shoulders and starts walking it in. He gets it to shore and then gets his wife to hold it (very small lady, maybe 5ft2 and fraily built) and goes off to his car to get something to start it with. By this stage he has forgotten to put his motor up, which has been sitting in the sand locking the boat in position with a small swell running and moving tide, hence sitting on its skeg and tilting violently. After about 15 minutes he managed to find something to kick the boat over, headed up the reef for about 15 minutes and decided to come back when 4 other boats returned. His wife then jumps out of the boat and gets the car, drives it up to the ramp amongst the congestion of the other trailers trying to retrieve. Then after 3 jack knifes, I couldn't take it anymore and decided to get the boys that I was interviewing to help out, one jumped in the car, the other 2 holding the boat whilst the boat owner winched. I then interviewed some pretty frustrated boaties who just wanted to get out of there, seeing as the wind was a solid 25+ knot south westerly by that stage. All I could do was sit there and shake my head after they refused any help in the first place. Oh well, you get that I suppose. :(

I've seen some good ones so far, but this one takes the cake.

G'Day Guys,

I am thinking of going to Denham in a couple of weeks for a week with the boat.

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what it's like for boat fishing for small boats. I have a Savage 455 Ranger with 50Hp.

The charts dont appear to have any features on them within striking distance so was just wondering what the fishing is likely to be like

Any info would be great.

hey anyone got ne idea when the fads are coming in or if there in yet. Looking to go out on saturday if there still there

Has anyone used this braid and have any comment about it? im trying to decide if its worth spending the extra money to get this instead of say linesystems FROG braid

Looking at an 80lb line in PE6 would be great

I had another look at my popper that I hooked my GT on last night and I noticed something I don't know how I missed.

One of the hooks on the rear treble has been straghtened, not completely but quite noticeable.

Also, the bit that the split ring is connected to on the lure has had so much force applied that you can see where it has kinda fractured the lure body.

Ouch. I see now why the standard gear just isn't up to scratch.

hey was looking thru my familys fishing gear and found a oldschool baistcaster silstar starlight 2. never even heard of it before are they any good? also i found a jarvis walker black queen deluxe, cork handled rod,9ft. were these any good back in the day or were they cheapies?

This topic has probably been done to death and have been reading plent of posts and webs. Sadly, I'm none the wiser.
At the moment I have a little black & white job which tell lots of porkies and would like to replace with something more honest.
Now, I would love to spend $4,500 (as per Ryans post) but the hubby would shoot me as = 1 person to the Rugby world cup this year......priorities!
Have up to $1,000 and would like good quality,colour and bottom lock.
Is there such a beast on the market??
Advice/recommendations would be welcome.
Cheers
Jody

hey just wondering....if its high tide in the river at like 1100am i should be able to catch mullas aye? stormy weather and that should atleast make it possible? wat you guys rekon?

hey guy's
im new to the forum. Already loving it.
Just wantd to ask a question.

Was walking through the local woolworth's the other day and noticed they were selling 'samson fish' fillets.

Are samson fish actually good eating? Hav read many a times they arent.
Thanx
Point01

can anyone tell me when there coming out im hoping to head out this staurday if there still gonna be there

I have a fisheries research freezer here at home so if you live close to Rockingham give us a call on 0417975593

New one popped up on bluewater today looks like a studio ocean mark copy to me... a third of the price, it'll be interesting to see how they perform

I purchased a Pfluegar Contender from a Fishing tackle store in Joondalup, the reel is 4 and a bit months old and they are supposed to be warrantied for 5 years.

Went out on Nebraska 22nd of April, and the neck of the reel (part attaching to the rod) Cracked luckly there was a screw holding it in place so it didn't break all the way through, and this was caused by catching a snapper.

Apparently The fishing store have never seen or heard of such damage to these reels, and are refusing to fix the part, because they are adament that it was missused and probably dropped or stepped on to cause that damage.

What great customer service... I am not one to bag a tackle store, but this isn't right.

Just wondering what the best way to livebait hardyheads is. I usually just do through the shoulder but saw someone doing a different method the other day where his hookup rate was phenominal, they stayed on the hook well and looked like the where hooked through the head somehow. Just wondering if anyone knows any good method of rigging them up to maximise hookups and ensure they stay on the hooks longer than the traditional through the shoulder technique.

Cheers,
Adam

does anyone know what the fishing is like in the river systems around nowra(namely greenwell point) which is on the south coast of nsw...im going next week for a week and just wanted to know what to expect....i'll be mainly fishing in the rivers from a boat with plastics and hard bodies...any info would be appreciated

hey im wondering if anyone has a few coordinates for some sambo spots not to far out around rockingham that they would care to share with me. I've been chasing sambos for a while now at everyones great spot and still yet to catch a sambo so if anyone could help would be greatly apreciated.

http://www.tritonhk.com/profile.html very intresting store boy do they carry some gear some of these reels I havn't heard off needles to say when I go to HK to see the sister definately going to be spending a few hours there one of their stores has 3 levels now thats a lot of tackle

BCF online has started up a happy hour in there online store. Just had a look and some good specials on at the moment. Penn 9500ss $159, TLD 15,20,25 $165.

Def worth a look if your in the market for one of these reels.

Finish in 30min. I think this is a regular thing every day or week at the same time. 5pm to 6pm.

Just thought i would let you guys know about it.

Go to www.bcf.com.au and click on the online store

26th May - Saturday - Point Peron Ramp - 6-30am

Skippers please send Andy Mac a Private Message with your contact number/details. Can you also please confirm your attendance with a post below. Information regarding your boat size and what conditions you are happy to go out in / think it should be called off with will also be appreciated. With enough early confirmations, trophies can be ordered and sponsors obtained for this event. There will also be a small entry fee to cover the costs of trophies and some prizes.

If you guys get behind this day it could turn out to be an awesome event. I will try and do as much as I can from Exmouth, wished I could be there, it will have to be next year. :(

Cheers,
Adam

Expression on interest thread:
http://fishwrecked.com/node/6012

The long awaited results for the Coipasa Classic Fishing Comp have finally been posted along with plenty of pics from the day. This year's comp was made successful by the generosity and support of some of our local businesses, namely Compleat Angler Joondalup, Unique Aquariums, Retravision Joondalup, Oscars Restaurant Currambine, Perth Esky Hire and Garden Glow Fruit & Veg. C lick on the link below to read the results and see some fantastic fish pulled from local waters. The 26th of May Fishwrecked North Versus South comp will hopefully just as successful, so click the link, get motivated and join in the fun with the North Versus South Comp.

Coipasa Classic Results + Photos
http://fishwrecked.com/node/6154

Fishwrecked North v South Competition
http://fishwrecked.com/node/6161

hey has anyone got the coordinants for coventry reef i know its 3ks out from pengos but dont wanna go out there without coordiantes

Thats it - all photos from this years Exmouth jaunt are now up in my gallery.

Was a great trip again although the weather wasnt on our side we still had a ball. Cheers to the boys, Jay (Iceman), Ewan (Wolfman) and Dazza (Maverick) - bring on next year is all I can say!

Hope you all enjoy the photos

Cheers

Gully (Goose)

Quicklink to my Exmouth Photo's
http://fishwrecked.com/image/tid/98

What happens when you let rust build up on your trailer?

Photos a bit dodgey but you can still see.

any body head out today and do any good. we had one very bad day went out behind coventry and got zip not even he sound to wait a whiting, headed int the tyres in till the wind died off went back out past coventry to my secret spot ad got absolutley zip. joined some boats at coventry looking for salmon and ened up with two sick crew. just wondering how others did. im so sad it was my only chnace to get out for another five weeks.

Hey Hoju Happy Birthday man hope you have a good one and its rains fishing presents for you

Cheers
Andrew

Just wondering what is planned for ansac day holiday? Im heading out in the Swan on a mates bream boat to see if the blackies are around in good numbers. Plus ive got that many bream lures that are due to get lost on a snag. Maybe even a heads up on the old fishwrecked invitational!lol. The maybe a landbased bash for some salmon. Have a good weekend boys and stay safe.

where r they? iv looked for them and cant find ne sign of them iv looked at the narrows, causeway and garret rd bridge

can ne one tell me where they are?

HI guys just wondering if theres any reports on the old salmon at the moment? I went for a drive right down the coast from north mole to hillaries yesterday and stoped at nearlly every parking bay to spot a few. NOTHING was around which was alittle surprising! Anyone seen any land based spots that are holding consistant numbers? Might be just the old waiting game i think.

hey guys,

just selling my 4500B baitrunner, literally bought about a week ago and has been used once.
still in brand new condition.
comes spooled up with 8kg black magic line
reason for selling is a relised that i didnt really need it at the time and i have to pay off other things
hahah
absolutley nothing wrong with it!, great strong live bait reel and beach reel
reel...$199
line...$26

sell for $160

send pm if interested

cheers
sam

If you are interested in joining in a mini-comp between the North and South of the river guys please copy and paste this message into your reply and add your name under the appropriate list. Once we get the numbers we can decide on venues and dates etc. Plus the more who enter the better the prizes. Skippers please nominate how many Deckies you are prepared to take onboard.
North Teams:
Boats
Andy Mac + 2
Deckies
hoju
South Teams:
Boats Tim
Deckies
Jimbo