Hi guys

Just wondering how many of you guys buy your fishing gear online and what websites are your favourite for fishing gear?

Thanks

 Good afternoon All

I have sort of been in the market for a boat now for years now (fanciful) and frequently check out sites such as Boatsonline, I used love the website, easy search etc.

Now it looks as though 80% of the asking price is not displayed, it is POA (Price On Asking).
 

What's the point of that?
I won't bother with that, can anyone recommend a better website, in Perth?
Cheers

\Willy

HI guys.
New to crayfishing, so was wondering if you could help me out with some advice for when (IF!) I do actually catch one! have tried googling, but figured best to hear form the people in the know.

1) firstly. once caught, do you clean before or after cooking? and what is the best way to store them? do you cook, then freeze, or freeze raw? also, how long can you keep them when frozen/fresh?

2) as far as cooking goes? any rough guides on how long to boil or how to tell if cooked? any recipes greatly appreciated! :)

3) just checking that I am correct that you don't require seal exclusion devices for pots in perth metro waters?

Thanks in advance, sorry about all the questions, but just want to make sure I do the little critters justice if I am lucky enough to catch any! Putting a pot out for the first time this weekend...hopefully doesn't get stolen or stuck! :P

cheers!

 Seabreeze/Willy’s forecast a 4kt easterly at 11am. Currently is 18kt WNW gusting to 25kt 

Hi guys

Hoping to take the old man out for a bit of an extended beach session this evening to hopefully get into some tailor and wanted to check if anyone knows what the weed is like either north or south of Perth?

i have a 4x4 so wanted to get on the beach somewhere and soak a line for a while. 

Cheers

Steve

 Hi fishos, I’m brand new to this forum.

Just wanted see what you guys thought or if anyone has had much experience in having their Ali boat painted or vinyl wrapped.

What more cost effective and durable?

I could obviously paint it myself to save money and  I have the facilities to do it, but I wanted some custom graphics.

Anyone have experience with this?

I caught the tail end of Mark's fishing reports on channel 9... he mentioned sand whiting at City Beach. Does anyone know more specifics on the whereabouts at City Beach to find them? If there's a marker to head for?

Thanks guys.

 Hi folks, i am chasing some feedback on Seaquest boats.

Has anyone had one or have one and willing to give me some feedback, positive or negative.

Looking around the 18 - 20 foot mark.

Appreciate all valuable input as usual.

cheers Rob 

We are stocked up in all our stores so you can make the most of the Abalone Season. The first hour of which is between 7am & 8 am this Saturday, the 9th of December 2017.

Enjoy

Just received my tinny rego for the year at $120.

For 6 trips a year in a tiny boat, thats $20 an outing just for the tinny 'rego' excluding the other myriad of costs like trailer licencing and maintenance. 

Getting rid of the tinny would go a long way to a nice overseas holiday.  Little incentive for thriving business in this state.

I have had many people from eastern states mind boggled at the cost of boating here.  Apparently NSW boat ramps are owned by the state, not by greedy councils looking to flog waterside real estate for development.

Casual fishing has been deterred in this state.  Meanwhile New Zealand...

Thats like $50 to put your kids in a dingy for a spin for an hour.  Elvis has left the building.


 

 Hey just wondering if anyone knows if the ice works is still running in town or has it moved  last time I drove through i didn't see it .if shut anywhere else to get bulk ice at a reasonable  price up there  thanks in advance for any replies. 

hi guys

looking to get towables for the kids for Christmas and are looking for any recommendations for 12 volt high pressure air pump to help inflate a 2 person type tube.

cheers

 Maylands boat ramp is handy for me to launch from, however as you come in to dock your boat, there are only two cleats on the pontoon, to tie your boat to, and no uprights to grab hold of which makes it hard if the wind is blowing away from the ramp,which makes it hard sometimes, also I see a lot of skipper ticket boats operating from there, can you get your skippers ticket only on the river? What happens when the new skipper goes out into the ocean? When I did mine it was always out from Hillarys or Ocean reef..just wondering.

Mal.

 Does anyone know of any charter operators that chase kings in Sydney area. It’s going to be a present for a cousin that loves over that side. Cheers fellas 

  Hi,think that rock dumping at the stadium really has affected Perth Water, have caught between 11 and 15 size tailor there every week for the past 4 weeks and threw heaps back,, caught nothing there yesterday, not even on trolled mulies, went down to Point Walter but only caught 1 size other boats reported nothing much either

 Hi All, Thinking to do some skippy fishing as most other fishing isnt working for me...

Ive never caught a skippy before but seen people get them off the rocks at south mole, ive done some research and seen people mostly use a patersnoster with snelled 2/0 hooks? Am i right?

The thing that troubles me is i seem to alway get snagged going off the rocks with sinkers is there a way to avoid this?

Id like to know what rigs you all use for skippy and bait to get my first one and some general tips!

All info appreciated, Thanks Alex!

Chasing a new sea anchor for the tub. The search function ain't working on the iPad. What brands is everyone using. 5m centre console.

Cheers 

 Hi All,

Do you need a licence for the Swan River?  Given its salty i suspect not?  Are there any good places to take the kids?  

Cheers,

 Love to know what people are running on there boats for a live well i dont mind spending a bit of money but would like to have something with a clear window to see the bait swimming around and something that is ready to go and easy to install. the closest thing i could find is this

https://www.marine-deals.com.au/live-bait-tanks-pumps/hi-tech-live-bait-tank-with-fixed-acrylic-see-through-lid-30l 

but would like to see other options;

cheers JOSH

 Hey guys was going to take the boat down the river today to give the crabs a crack can anyone point me in the right direction on where I would have my best chance in getting a feed and what bait has been doing the damage 

cheers guys 

 anyone had much luck potting for crays at hamlin bay heading down on the weekend was gunna give it a crack any info would b great cheers

 This may be a stupid question....

I cooked my back and am still a bit slow to go take the boat out yet.

Are you allowed to take carys from the Mettams pools or is that a big No No that gets you a Merry Xmas fine...?

Ps... I di say this might be a stupid question.

Thanks for any help on this

Mat

 Highly recommend.   He just rebound two rods and fixed a reel for me .Does an awesome job and can do anything you want. Plus good bloke.

 Not a bad catch yesterday way out in the goldfields bush!!

 Hey guys.. chasing bit of advice coming down to albany/ denmark for few days after chrissy with a mate. And was after some advice.. been looking at west cape howe for a bit.. hows the track in.. and any advise on which parts to hit.. heard the steps is a good point 2 go... and will kingies be around?? Have had plenty of Experience rock fishing... got harness and pfd.. just after some helpful local knowledge.. thanks guys

 Crew,

On behalf of a mate of mine.....

He's found a Pacemaker of the above make/model.....

I'm not familiar with these boats but i know they generally get spoken well about on here by those that have had them or been on them in the past.... 

What sort of coin would you expect to pay for an average condition hull, 115 merc two banger around the 2000 vintage, lowish hours that apparently runs well, as far as i know it needs a sounder and gps.

Trailer buggered and i think would most likely be a replacement for my buddy straight off the bat should he buy it....

Your help as always will be appreciated.....

 My son and I are undetaking a road trip north from Bunbury for 10 days. Not too much planned; it's really about the time together.

Sure we will want to do some fishing along the way - can anybody reccomend a charter service coral coast ( coral bay/ exmouth or other?)

Thanks

Today . Found credit card at ramp. Made calls chased up every avenue . Found guy . He got card back. Nothing worse could happen this time of year. Good ending

Hi guys, Want to ry and get my first flattie this summer, im looking for good locations and what to use ive picked up some big johns jigs from oceanside for them but what plastics do i use im thinking zmans in bloodworm bu dont know what technique to use and how to approach flattie fishing 

Thanks Alex