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LB Spanish Mackerel

Submitted by Alex15733 on Sun, 2018-02-25 18:19

 Hi All, I go to ammo jetty every day i can after school and on the weekend fishing, ive been noticing around sunset everyday people show up and just spin off the end for spanish mackeral with lures. Ive been thinking that now im gonna try it my self because its something different to what i usually fish for on the jetty. So i just mainly need some tips on lures, times, tides etc and also a setup to save for (would a saragosa 8000 be good?)

Thanks Alex


Mini tornado

Submitted by little johnny on Sun, 2018-02-25 12:14

Man stuffed up heaps around rocko. And yet flat as a tack at work. Floods. Trees. Roofs . Cars , windows, and fencing heaps of damage


The Salmon are coming (Drone Shot)

Submitted by K_willo on Sun, 2018-02-25 09:02

 From the South Coast today. 
Spoke to a few guys and they hadn't seen a fish so looks like they haven't started firing up yet. 
This school was out of casting range.
 


Point Billie boat launching

Submitted by paul smith on Sun, 2018-02-25 07:01

 Wondering what launching at point Billie at ningallo Station is like... Best on what tides heading up soon for first time 4.5m Ali cheers 


Tailor

Submitted by beachsoul on Sun, 2018-02-25 05:31

 For my area this year has been dismal for Tailor..... I have fished and lived in this area for many years. My techniques are sound and work when I go to new area's or fish for different species. 

Last week we finally got into some good Tailor...not as thick as previous years but some were decent fish over a kilo, enough to put a smile on our faces.                                                       

One thing that I have observed is that we are now pulling fish out of parts of the beach where I have never caught fish before and that parts that for many years were never fail hot spots are now empty of fish. Overall their numbers appear to be down by a good half......I think the lower numbers can have several possible causes...

* Seasonal or cyclical changes. That are a normal part of the oceans ever changing                   moods like water tempretures, poor spawning seasons or some other natural cause. 

* Lack of baitfish / food. Their is less bait visable in the water ( People under 50 probably         wouldn't have seen a decent school of Whitebait) Herring are less abundant also to the point where I no longer see fisherpeople at some of the old Hotspots. They are visable where I like to fish in reasonable numbers... if I chose to target them im sure I would do ok. 

* I have observed Pro fishers row nets around entire schools of Tailor. I'm not pro bashing here     It happened so that needs to be included into the mix.

* Over fishing by recreational anglers....I'm sure that this does happen. I have'nt seen a crazy run of just legal choppers for a long time and this is where some anglers used to get greedy but in my personal recent experience I have not seen many people doing well on the Tailor in my locality. Possibly due to the techniques they are using and lack of local knowledge. Personally we only keep one or two fish each so if 3 go we would keep a maximum of  6 fish, but often less by choice. 

So what has been going on where you fish. Are you doing well on Tailor. Are the numbers up or down from previous seasons. 

I would love to hear from some fellow Tailor fisherpeople as to there experiences, observations.... and maybe suggestions to improve things if you think that is neccessary.


Try this guy motor service

Submitted by little johnny on Sat, 2018-02-24 19:44

Mobile , checks all safety gear( very suprised ). Very safety consious. Watched him do my mates motor yesterday. Very clean and professional. Worth a look . Good rates. Is something doesn't need replacing he shows you. Anyway thought may help someone.


Crabbing in Perth Metro area

Submitted by RJV on Sat, 2018-02-24 13:57

 Hi All,

Firstly thanks for the add..... tot he moderators...

And my question:

My to girls (4 and 2) are mad keen to catch some blue swimmer crabs, normally we buy them but keen to let them have some fun catching and cooking a few.

Hopefully it will start a love of fishing and crabbing for their future.

I rember I used to dive for them somewhere on the river around South Perth but that was many years ago.

Wondering if anyone could point me to a good spot that might give up a few crabs for them.... and the best time to try with some nets...... and the best bait to be used.

Thank you all heaps In Advance

 

RJV


Something Happening off Mandurah

Submitted by Dale on Sat, 2018-02-24 08:01

 A lot of choppers are suddenly making their way out to an area off Mandurah. Hope all is good.


Amazon prices

Submitted by anypuddle on Fri, 2018-02-23 10:16

So i finally checked out Amazon.com.au 

WTF Really?

 

 


In Case of Emergency

Submitted by SeperateKnob on Fri, 2018-02-23 07:55

I'm curious to hear what people carry as a basic tool kit on their boat (in case of a breakdown) and methods of tool storgae to prevent rust.

 

Many thanks,


Friday Funnys

Submitted by ledge64 on Fri, 2018-02-23 06:14

Enjoy


Christmas Island

Submitted by samd on Fri, 2018-02-23 05:11

 G’day guys,

I’m in the early stages of planning a trip to Cocos and Christmas Islands in September/October this year.

I have read the Fishing is mind blowing at Christmas Island!

Looking for any advice... are there any land base options for throwing lures? Any recommended charter operators that do single days that won’t leave me crippled in debt? 

Long shot, but is there anyone out there willing to take an extra set of hands in exchange for some cash?

I know my way around a boat, have a 640 myself and have fished extensively over my whole life!

Feel free to PM me also!

Cheers! 

Sam


Millard Classic Bunbury

Submitted by Murphdirt511 on Fri, 2018-02-23 02:14

 Hi All,

Am away at work and fly home on the 1/03/18 for RnR for what i thought was perfect timing for the annual bunbury fishing comp.

Can any one shed any light on if the Millard Classic in bunbury has been cancelled for 2018 as this is what i am hearing?

 


Carnarfin 2018

Submitted by redfin on Thu, 2018-02-22 20:45

 good news for anyone interested in carnarfin fishing comp in CARNARVON , due to the support of the local chamber of commerce carnarfin will be back on in the same format and over the same time. Facebook and web pages will be updated with in the next few days with more info. 


Hutches new fishing mate

Submitted by Callum24 on Thu, 2018-02-22 18:12

 

Bloody glad I haven't been invited


Marlin today

Submitted by Travis p on Thu, 2018-02-22 16:20

 Jazz charters hooked a marlin 50m of water near rotto quite amazing


1997 Nissan 2.8lt

Submitted by Shane O on Thu, 2018-02-22 16:11

 Hey fishos

lokking at one of these for my son, he is currently away and wants me to get it for him. Had a look and looks ok, was going to get a pre purchase inspection done.

$6200 with 280000 kms on clock, turbo diesel. Does anyone have one of these or recommend something different, he has about 10k to spend.


Marlin nearly caught on Jazz Charters

Submitted by Dale on Thu, 2018-02-22 15:21

 just been looking at the video on their FB page. Caught on a mulie apparently by an 87 year old man with one lung on a normal rod and reel. Lost at boat side, estimated 130kg Black.

 

https://www.facebook.com/581828688554007/videos/1883580258378837/


Tailor

Submitted by harropino on Thu, 2018-02-22 13:35

 hi all, anyone had any luck on tailor between myalup and mandurah recently ?

might have a crack this arvo 

 

cheers 


Compact Flash Card - 256 MB or smaller

Submitted by JohnF on Thu, 2018-02-22 11:17

 Hey guys

 

Looking to update an old Raymarine e80 MFD on my old mans floating gin palace. It needs a 256 MB or smaller compact flash card to upload the software, but you cant easily buy them around town. I have one coming via ebay but notm for 4 weeks!!! Slow boat form China. 

 

Anyone got one I can borrow or buy so I can do the update. I am north or river. 

 

Cheers


Lure ID

Submitted by Twitcha on Thu, 2018-02-22 08:08

 Can anybody ID these lures? 2 more lures added


Kalbarri Classic 2018

Submitted by Stoinka on Wed, 2018-02-21 21:26

 Well with only a week to go until the Classic starts,  is their any other members going in the comp?

Heading up on wednesday.


Salmon run and salmon for cray bait?

Submitted by black gen on Wed, 2018-02-21 06:18

 Have the salmon hit the south west yet? Haven't heard too many reports?

 

has anyone used salmon heads or frames for cray bait?


Pizza oven

Submitted by Shane O on Tue, 2018-02-20 19:01

 Hey fishos

has anyone on here built there own pizza oven, looked at the diy kits and they start at $2000.


End of Summer SALE!!

Submitted by Oceanside Tackle on Tue, 2018-02-20 16:59

End of Summer SALE!!

Whilst summer is nearly over the best Boating and Fishing weather is nearly upon us.

30% OFF STOREWIDE SALE for 5 Days ONLY excluding reels (see below)

20% OFF All reels

Starting Wednesday 21st February @ 8.30am
Finishing Sunday 25th February @ 5pm
____________________________________

Excludes;
Bait
Octopus Trap/Craypot Current Deals
Current Specials
Floor Stock Only
No Holds
No Lay-by's

Country purchases can be made via EFT (postage cost needs to be applied)

For more info feel free to PM us, call on 9337 5682 or Pop in.

OPEN 7 Days

Cheers from the Oceanside Team



New boat

Submitted by still trying on Tue, 2018-02-20 06:37

 Hi guys not sure if this is in the right section but u was very lucky over the weekend and my dad bought me a 2003 4.2 m stessel with a 30hp cv yamaha.  I am over the moon all he has asked is that when i sell what i have to give him the money which will be less than half what he paid. I haven't taken the boat out yet hopefully today or tomorrow for a quick run after work. I have read some mixed reeveiws on the internet about the engine oiling up the plugs after only afew minutes at idle but there are also reviews sayibg that they have no problems.  Does anyone else have one of these motors and what have you found?


Lowrance Dropping Tracks

Submitted by Matty Mac on Mon, 2018-02-19 10:19

I have a HDS7 and am finding that after a few KM's it drops off the track and starts again.

Is there a setting I need to check? Have had a good look but can't seem to find the issue.

Help would be really appreciated.

Matt


Hydrofoil se 400

Submitted by Curndog on Mon, 2018-02-19 08:37

 Hi fellas,

just wondering if anyone out there has a hydrofoil 400 se. Comes with disc grips so don’t have to drill holes. Thinking of getting one rather than the 300 se to help Boat stay on plane at low speeds. Any feedback would be great. Throwing it on a 60hp merc


Boat motor "service"

Submitted by bigmick on Mon, 2018-02-19 05:59

 Picked up my boat last week after in being in for it's 100 service.  After being unable to start it and investigation this is the condition I found the fuel filter and sparkplugs in.  I would've thought that both the fuel filter and sparkplugs would be replaced.


Friday bash

Submitted by sea-kem on Sun, 2018-02-18 21:05

 So the decision was made to hit it Friday and the wind and weather gods were smiling. Was a weird current with the light winds going one one and the current the other but you soon adapt. The morning was slow until around 11 when I finally nailed a good fat Baldy that kept chasing my bait when I time the hit perfectly and hooked him up. Quite once again with lots of pickers so decided to rig up a small Wrasse rig to get a couple up for bait, well as Murphy's law will have it drop the line down on my lightest kit a couple of little nibble and whack! Big fish on size 3 hook and a bit of Occy the size of half a prawn. Anyway slowly but surely started to gain some ground on the big boy before he spat the hook (edit the feet stamping tantrum lol) Anyway the bugger was hungry and hit my other heavier set up, no get away on that one as I made sure the hooks were set. Don't you just love that first colour and the silver flash knowing you have a cranking Banger on. Just a smick over 10kg. Days Bag 2 Baldies, 2 Dhue and 5 crays Happy days!