Enjoy

 What to do have 225cc key west I imported it from the states 2 years ago have had five boats it's been the best boat I've ever owned fished 30 mile out of two rocks a lot and have caught some great fish towed it up north exmouth to derby spent a week on the boat at raft point croc creek horizontal falls and now of to Gnaraloo for two weeks in April .

the problem I have these days is I am retired and there is no one to fish with week days so the boat now is only getting used for the big trips which is only once a year what to do is it time to sell and get on a charter up north for that once a year trip you know where I'm coming from insurance maintenance it seems a waste but as I said earlier I've been through a lot of boats to find the perfect one 

 So i braved the 35 dec heat an the 80+ percent humidity today.

Went up to ascot again an got my first wa 40cm bream sadly i dont have a pic as my new phone hasntarrived....

But concidering last nine months i am wel chuffed. It almost compensates for what can only be decribed as the traffic from hell that hell would think was hell.....Aka The Great Eastern Highway.

 anyone going to go in the boat on sunday? bom says so far that its gonna be 5 to 10 knot easterlies

 Anyone seen the biomaster v2 sw4000 bcf are selling?

 hey fishwrecked members.. just wondering if you guys can advise me as to the daily bag limits for exmouth?

I went fishing for Tassy Giant crabs for about 6 months back when many years ago. Back then a baby one was worth $25 on its own...Its worth alot more now, but its Serisouly regulated an watched intencly for any drop in numbers. It was something of a buzz I can tell you. When you get a 30 lb crab come up... Saw its large claw break a guys hand once... stupid muppit thought he could could hold it by the claws an wrapped his hand round INSIDE the claws.... Mistake :)

http://www.nmdc.com.au/fishy-fun-learning/marine-life-in-focus/giant-crab/

Sadly have not been able to buy any over here. Been to hileries, Freo etc an nada. So either you cant get em here, or they jsut dont import. (which is prolly a good thing, cos frozen fish is generally rubbish.

Headed out Tuesday night, as you do when conditions allow.  New ground, new burley, new rigs, fully serviced boat so why not give it a go?  It was a bit touch and go as to whether the wind would settle down as predicted (yeah, better wait and actually see), but at 4pm it was dropping off and as it turned out there was almost no wind between 6-9pm.

We got a heap of “garbage fish”, including 4 Port Jackson, rays, and the variety of other undesirables.  We did get some nice sized skippy and slimeys for the bait and burley freezer however (alas no size pinkies but worthwhile trying new ground).  But, the catch of the night was when I felt a fairly normal, if not prolonged bite which I managed to snare.  This thing was weird and I picked it for a small Dhu due to the “tail slaps” as it was coming up.  WTF is that, when it got to the surface, then the cry of “cray” and the net was hastily shoved under.  A male jumbo by any measure.  160mm carapace length and just about 3kg, snagged and brought to the surface.

We have enough crays in the freezer but with a fresh jumbo, the better half ordered lunch.  The family told me they were getting sick of boiled crays (give me a break!) and I needed to cook some differently.  I read and interesting post about “mushy crays”, and issues with jumbos, the other week so the BBQ was the order of the day.

Took out the tail, cut the legs off and cut the tail in half.  Made a garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil paste and spread it over the tail meat.  On to a hot plate to sear and partially cook the flesh side (thanks Rob H, your right those crusty bits are quality).  Place shell down on the BBQ grill (a bit hotter) and close the lid for 10-15min.  Add in the legs wrapped in foil for good measure.

Make a garlic cream sauce and pour it on the hot cray just before serving.  Garnish with, well nothing other than a few weeds as the cray will do the job.

It all turned out great.  No issues with it being a jumbo as it was tender the whole way through and I have “orders” to BBQ more.  Nice little by-catch really. 

 Hi All,

Hoping I could extract some advice/experience from the Ningaloo Station regulars with boating in mind.

Planning to steam up from Coral Bay and camp either on the boat (28ft Fury CC) or beach in Lefroy Bay or around behind Windabandi Point with a week of billfish hunting locked in. Keen on this area as it appears to be closer to the deep water (limited fuel storage) although happy to be guided on this. Given Windabandi is also very protected in a seabreeze and a nice spot this would be my preference over Lefroy if its practical..

I have been up a few times before on kiteboaring trips so never had to consider a boat. What I was hoping to learn was:

1. Is the entry into Lefroy out from Billie Point sweet in all tides/most sea conditions? Is it the northern section of the passage that everyone uses (noting that there appears to be a passage out from Billie Point with a reef section in the middle making 2 possible channels)?

2. Which part of Lefroy do those with similar size boats anchor each night (if at all)?

3. Has anyone had any regular experience getting in and out of Windabandi in a similar size boat? Tides / swell etc. Around the tip via Lefroy bay or through the passage to the north?

4. If you had to set up a camp on the beach, which area have you found the best? (noting the station requires us to book a camp and stay there if we elect to camp on the beach)

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated - particularly if I am on completely the wrong track!

Any experience with the bill fish up there is also welcome news!

Cheers,

Sam

 Hi guys,

heading to coral bay in a couple of months. Have fished there once before but struggled to find fish. Last time we headed out the south passage and went straight out sounding all the way out to the 100's. Found red throats and one coronation trout after quite a few days fishing. It was testing.  I am after advice on robbo's , goodies and reds. Not after anyone's spots or honey holes just some sound advice and direction to get us started.  We are going to do a bit of trawling as well for the usual suspects so any advice on depths would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks 

Nathan. 

Just thought I would post some reading for those who are interested. Tigerfish on surface lures.
I have been reading this magazine since I was a kid running around with a stick rod in my hand.
http://www.africanfishermanonline.com/#!afc3-january-2015/c9o8

Does anyone reckon you could use lollies instead of soft plastics ?
Thinking like snakes and other gummy style lollies as you can get more in a bag for less than most SP's, haha.
I thought about it because I reckon you could find some good coloured ones that may attract fish. Cheers!
 

wanted 1kw transducer to suit Raymarine c80 with bsm 300

new or 2nd hand in hull or transom mount need a tm260 

anyone no of any available 

cheers 

 Hi guys wind was down so headed out from

hillarys yesterday arvo (terrible conditions see pic!)

was a frustrating night with two good fish dropped 

early but managed this one at 58 cm and about 7 skippy

also a sand bass(anyone eat em?) released anyway

couple of flappers to stretch the arms

Hi all, im new to the site and fish mainly out of Bumbury. Just seeing how many of you guys and girls are going in the fishing comp this weekend.

 Prolly wont interest anyone but quite a few bream there this week 30cm+ if anyones bored.. Best thing is, blowies are non existant..

Address is 5 the espanade ascot.

I am heading up for trip #7 end of April for a week or so, camping on the islands.

Other boat coming with me now looks doubtful and am keen for a second boat to tag along

You will need a very well maintained, seaworthy boat, understand your fuel usage, be safety conscious etc as is a 170mile round trip, launching from Onslow

I have a few prospects but no takers yet so if anyone is keen, drop me a pm with your details

Cheers

Just heard on the news there's a pretty big search on at the moment for a man that went overboard between Garden island and Freo.
Hope all ends well.

I am itching to get out fishing. opportunities have been few and far between lately. what are people's thoughts for this weekend off perth. The easterly looks like it's going to be a mongeral in the morning...

 Sometimes I wonder with having POTM we should have TOTM (Tool of the month) as this would be rather funny and reduce the number of ridiculous posts. Winners should get a little spanner next to there name as their trophy. Maybe I'm a little harsh, just a thought. :)

 Are rec fishers in wa alowed to use long lines ?.

I was wondering because itsa good way to get something nice out deep. Say 100-200feet of tiger rope, some good sise shark hooks. An couta heads for bait...or a full tailor (in tassy comm boats we used full mullets/chunks of shark in close). Stripeys go mental over shart meat...

Now if it is legal you can avoid some prick pulling your lines by placing the buoy 6-8 feet under water. This means you need to be spot on with your gps coords an you will need a grapple. But it stops thives cold.

Only thing then you have to worry about is a king tide, cos if that happens y will have to wait for it to pop back up.

With 100 hooks baited, you will get something... Long as you come back an pull say.... 6-8 hours later. ( pulling 100 feet of tiger rope with a lead dropper on end will sort men from boys lol)

 went out wide from MIndarie to the bank for 1 unstoppable and 1 rat dhuie. Nice on the water until the nor wester kicked in. Couldnt even tept a bite on soft plastics jigs or bait. One of those days for me. Bloke back at the ramp had a 62cm kidney slapper, great fish. How did everyone else go?

Can you see it coming?

http://youtu.be/4iRW5-Q-pMY

 Just found this on you tube, not sure what to think, they need educating on the need to look after our marron stocks youtu.be/Hh89Aaf1_xE

 January media release happy new years to the pro crayfishermen seems they can now take over size females and setose crays now. Is that fisheries management or just a quick cash grab for the commercial sector Spose the Chinese Wont mind eating all our breeders. 

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/applecross-jetty-closed-after-wwi-german-grenade-caught-by-fisher/story-fnhocxo3-1227236650848

 Hey guys 

I have a c80 raymarine combo with a 600kw transducer and wanting to upgrade it to a 1kw or if possible a 2kw can any one shed some light or even no one for sale

cheers

Hi everyone, long time since using the forum, to the point my account is gone! (or perhaps it's my memory that's gone...)

Anyway, I'm heading down to Molloy Island near Augusta for three nights over the long weekend and wondered if anyone had any tips for fishing the area. I'll have a 3.9m dinghy with me so would be keen to get out on the river and try for some beefy bream. Is it worth trying for any of the bigger stuff in the deeper parts of the river? I've heard the odd report of snapper but don't know how reliable they are.

What about the local beaches around Augusta or nearby this time of year? I also have the 4WD so am happy to explore a bit.

Pretty keen to get the Mrs onto something a bit more substantial than a blowie or herring!

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Cheers.

Hi guys
Any body going to brave the wind on Sunday for the comp in Bunbury ...
Lots of prizes for landbased/spearo"s & boaties over 3 days they are saying ....
Hope the weather gets better as the week progreses..

 I hear there is a sunk boat at Jackson rock, sitting upside down on the bottom of the sea about 4 or 5 metres long. Heard this as a guy was diving there on the weekend.

So if your missing your boat this maybe it.