Fishing Discussion
Rigs and hooks for Mullet
Submitted by Gman66 on Thu, 2014-09-11 18:25As much as I want to talk about shark culling/greenies/Colin Barnett etc.... I am to interested in wanting to catch mullet (not the blind or hairy species either!).
if anyone can help out with rigs, hook size etc. I would like to hear from you. I have a couple of spots that can be fished with or without a boat where I see them fairly regularly in shallow water. I'll be using regular rod and reel as well as giving the fly rod a go (bought some breadcrumb flys for this).
Any good recipes are welcome also.
Cheers
G
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Where to go for pinkies and gummies in the sound?!
Submitted by davidsweeny123 on Thu, 2014-09-11 16:14Thinking of heading out Saturday morning for a fish in my 4mt dinghy any one wanna share what's around if I anchor and chum up? Don't wanna go past garden island and launching from Cockburn power boat club. Went to Harding rock a few weeks back and got nothing but a little shovel nose. Cheers
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No more shark cull
Submitted by scotto on Thu, 2014-09-11 16:02Just heard on the radio that col has reviewed the shark cull policy, and the government is now not drum lining for sharks anymore.
I reckon thats just fucked.
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Somewhere to take the kids
Submitted by DanB81 on Thu, 2014-09-11 15:34G'day all,
looking for somewhere to take the kids for a fish on Saturday morning. Chasing suggestions for somewhere with either jetty or pretty calm conditions to get a feed of herring or whiting. Located in Currambine but some travel isn't a worry. And somewhere with a toilet close by as the girls don't like going behind rocks/trees
cheers
Dan
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Navionics on Windows 8.1 now
Submitted by ricey on Thu, 2014-09-11 14:59I got this today, not for me, but if you have a laptop etc, could get a HUGE screen going, even connect to a monitor etc.
The connecting to a GPS is the key - surely a phone could be used if people were wanting to be user friendly.
Anyway - thought I would pass this on.
The most widely used Boating app now downloadable on Windows tablet or PC!
Navionics Boating is available for free from the Windows Store for Tablet or PC operating Microsoft Windows version 8.1 or higher. With the Navionics Boating app, you'll enjoy the same great detailed charts found on GPS plotters.
Download the free version to enjoy:
• navigation tracking
• route planning
• measuring distance and direction between points
• sharing details of a journey
Then go to Menu>Charts for Navionics+ fully-comprehensive, all-in-one charting package available In-App that includes Nautical Charts, SonarCharts™ and Community Edits, plus one year of Chart Updates.
Any PC with Windows 8.1 can download charts and view them regardless of connectivity, then use them as a planning tool to review maps and do route planning. If a PC or Tablet is equipped with built in GPS technology, you can record tracks of your day on-the-water and take charts with you everywhere and access them at any time. In the future, PCs without an internal GPS may use an external GPS. Additional features are coming also!
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Travelling Lure idea
Submitted by crasny1 on Thu, 2014-09-11 14:02This was a good idea some time ago but I cant recall at all what happened. I would donate a twisty to get it up again.
But Never saw a picture as it was intended!
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/travelling-lure-bit-fun
This was the last intro:
""the idea is, i will buy a lure (lure to be decided) and take it out for a fish, catch one (only one) fish and take a photo of it and post it up here (along with a little story). i will then pass the lure on to someone else, who will do the same thing, then they will pass it on etc..
if the lure is lost, snagged or damaged beyond reapir, the last happy fisherman must replace the lure with another equivalent and forward to the next fisherman.
this should be very interesting seeing how many fish we can get on the lure, and it can be posted all around the state (so the boys up north can show us up hahaha)and it will be a travelling lure, catching everythink from salmon down south to queenies up north.
What does everyone think?? sounds like fun yeah??""
Thoughts anyone, should we do it again?
Link to Gallery -- http://www.fishwrecked.com/forum/travelling-lure-gallery
OK: In so far
Two Team/Crasny1 - Mandurah/Bouvard - Red throat Emporer
Uncle -Hillarys
Scottland - Gosnells
PaulH - Adelaide
Callum 24 - Hamersley
Beau - Bertram --- Australian Salmon
Paul83 - SOR - Herring
Terboz123 - NZ ATM
Big John - NOR/Coastal
Bunny _ Cairns FNQ
Mandurah Matt _ Guess where
Walffotrot - ??At work, then why not fishing?
Adds (I think) - Karratha
Mike17 - Secret Harbour - Southern Bluefin Tuna
ph3var - ??
Hutch - NOR
LachieH- Metro
Howa Hunter -Gingin
Anyfishwilldo -Mandurah
Super Peg - Perth
James1989 - Perth
Hookt - Dardy Kardy WhereTF is this
Browndog - ??

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wire reef. jurien
Submitted by gibbs on Thu, 2014-09-11 08:18Hi guys. Does anyone knownif the wire reef in Jurien Bay is ok to anchor up on? The Mrs actually wants to come out today but doesnt want to go wide so thought id give wire reef a bash.
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Early morning bait Rockingham
Submitted by Riles on Wed, 2014-09-10 18:45G'day, I've made the last minute decision to go fishing out at SW Bank tomorrow morning as long as the swells not to bad, and I was wondering where would be the best place to grab bait around 7ish in the morning or tonight if anywheres still open. I know I could get the average servo bait but I was after something similar to the boxes of squid you can get at tackle stores.
Any help would be great.
Cheers
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Targeting sustainable fish
Submitted by mrwinta on Wed, 2014-09-10 17:49I saw on a fishing show recently that Mulloway are a short lived species (up to 5 years) and maturing to a breeding age quickly making them a very sustainable fish compared to lots of our local bottom dwellers. It got me thinking that it would obviously be better targeting the likes of them and other 'sustainable' fish and not so much the poor old Pink Snapper and Dhuies that lives for 30+ years.
So I thought it might be an idea for some of the guys on the forum to post up some tips and techniques for targeting such species for some of the lesser experienced fishers like myself. I mostly fish from the boat and really only target demersals as thats all I know, I wouldn't have a clue how to specificaly target Mulloway.
Anybody care to set the ball rolling???
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snapper fishing tomorrow
Submitted by Piggy on Wed, 2014-09-10 17:07hey fellas
going to go out and try and get some snapper tomorrow arvo out of woodys.... thinking somewhere on the five fathom!
wanted to know if anyone has had much luck out lately??
cheers
Two Rocks Lately
Submitted by frog.hicks on Wed, 2014-09-10 15:33Hi Guys,
Looking to head out to Two Rocks on Monday weather permitting looking to go 10nm west to north west in about 30-40meters of water, just going to sound around for new ground and try and spot some cray pots. Anybody be doing alright out that way lately like to hear some updates on the area.
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How many species caught on one lure?
Submitted by VaSSagO on Wed, 2014-09-10 14:09A bit silly but I have a favourite lure and keep on trying to see how many species I can get on the list, so far:
Charlie Courts (of course)
Cobia
Coral Trout
Gold Spot Trevally
Golden Trevally
GT
Mac Tuna (I think)
Northern Bluefin Tuna
Salmon
Spanish Mackerel
Spangled Emperor
Not bad for a $13 lure
Next for list Tailor & Barramundi
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Saragosa
Submitted by benferguson on Tue, 2014-09-09 21:52Hey I'm looking at the saragosa reels I want a heavy duty spinning reel for boat jigging and popping for bigger fish possibly gts don't do this fishing often so don't want to spent so much on a Stella what a your thoughs and what size would you recommend for that type of fish or what would you guys recommend any help from guys is great thanks
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Calling for Chirp advice! Or Furuno 295??
Submitted by triggy on Tue, 2014-09-09 20:52Hello All
I'm in the market for a new sounder/chartplotter setup for a new tub.
I have made my mind up on the Simrad NSS12 evo2 and a B175H-W transducer which I will run through a BSM-3. I'd like to install a transducer capable of dong some work in deeper water also.
Currently I don't fish in more than 120m, however I would not rule out giving 'deep drop' a crack at some point.
My current choice for the second transducer would be a B175L or M, but I am torn and have not found any information that points me towards either?
I'm leaning towards the M model, but looking for some feedback on it's performance in the deep stuff.
Would really appreciate some advice as I'm close to making a decision on which way I will go.
Cheers!
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were is this spot?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2014-09-09 20:46hi guys, i was watching fishing wa and steve was catching landbsed kg's, were is this spot, he said somewere in fremantle.
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Coral Bay September 20th
Submitted by BIGO on Tue, 2014-09-09 20:20Hi All, taking the better half and kids up to Coral Bay in 10 days with a 4.75m centre console behind me, can I pls ask for any help on catching a feed in a boat this size, if anyone else is going to be up there with a boat alo would be good to catch up
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End of My Engine!
Submitted by DunkerT on Tue, 2014-09-09 17:06It's a sad day!
My 200 Evinrude ficht has blown a hole in the engine block. I had the engine (and starter motor) fully serviced at Chivers Marine a couple of months ago, on the second trip out after the service, I took Giggsy from this site (he was looking for a spare space on a boat) out just past Rotto for a fish. We were cruising back in, absolute glass water so we had the taps open, the engine seemed to lose power gradually so I stopped to see what was going on, topped up the oil and made sure that there was plenty of fuel - all was well. However, the boat wouldn't start back up - another starter motor issue!
The boat went back to Chivers to fix the stater motor, after replacing the battery cables, relocating the battery into a shiny new battery box and repairing the starter motor they called me to explain that there is a wopping great hole in the engine block (they didn't charge me for the battery or starter work to be fair). It's pretty terminal and I don't have the cash lying around right now for a new motor. So she's got to go, absolutely gutted, time to start saving and maybe buy a new one next year.....just got to sell her now....
Anyone want to buy a boat?
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Mercury 60hp piston slap
Submitted by Daniel_P on Tue, 2014-09-09 11:04Hey all, I've got a 1996 mercury 60hp oil injected and it recently developed some piston slapping. It's on a 16ft fibreglass centre console so what suggestions do you have for motors was thinking about four stroke and 80hp, btw if anyone is interested in the motor let me know haha. Cheers guys :)
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Reefs near Denham
Submitted by Ol Tom on Tue, 2014-09-09 00:00Gedday all
I know there has been plenty of questions on Shark Bay in the past but we are heading there shortly and have been told that there is a reef on the west side of Denham Sound?? We have been there a few times and always caught fish around the markers and on Monkey Mia side, usual Pink and Black snapper and macks but I wouldnt mind trying (if there is a reef) for a few of the reefy variety. I believe the only other options for reef are a fair way out ie turtle bay or Steep Point.
Does anyone have any clues??
Thanks
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Gold coast fishing
Submitted by Snapperhunter on Mon, 2014-09-08 23:12Hey guys heading to the gold coast next month, want to be able to get in a fish whilst up there any idea on some good spots up there that could produce me some trevally ect and also some spots on where there could be some bigger stuff hanging around such as jews,pelagics and sharks
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wind on leaders
Submitted by snapper on Mon, 2014-09-08 22:52Does anybody on here make and sell wind on leaders?
Cheers Vince
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Lickin my Lips Lookin at Leeuwin's Latest
Submitted by tim-o on Mon, 2014-09-08 22:41Any macks in Jurien yet?
This time last year....
2012....
Colour/Temp scale on the 'Rotto' one varies slightly to the others tho
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Couple of Photos
Submitted by dean1walsh on Mon, 2014-09-08 22:40hey guys
i know there are a few avid photographers on here and as im ust getting into photography was wondering what your thoughts are on a few photos
feel free to be as critical as you see fit
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snook
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2014-09-08 21:07hi guys, were are some good spots for snook? are there any good landbased spots?
thanks
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no cali classic this year?
Submitted by little johnny on Mon, 2014-09-08 19:57been watching, no news anyone?
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Two Rocks Ramp Fees
Submitted by Gunner966 on Mon, 2014-09-08 19:36It has been a while since I have used Two Rocks ramp what is the go with ramp fees. I went there recently and no envelopes and the receptacle for the money appears not to have been used for a while. I had some old envelopes and put in $7 in it and posted it .
with recent repairs I'm surprised they couldn't put a light on the ramp.
thanks in advance
Gunner
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Lowrance 4 elite hdi
Submitted by Westy74 on Mon, 2014-09-08 13:33Hi all. Does anyone have one of these and has anyone had any grief from buying one on line? Looks like a great price given it includes the gold navionics sd card. Cheers. Westy
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Fishing Wide out of Augusta
Submitted by Bodie on Mon, 2014-09-08 09:33Chasing a little info from anyone who may have fished out wide of Augusta. Am heading down that way this weekend and tempted to take the boat in tow. (26ft Fury)
At present weather is light winds and 2.2m swell Friday, up to 3.5m on Saturday and back to 2.4m swell Sunday (This is Margaret River).
Launching wise, I don't believe the marina is finished, but I don't have an issue using the flinders bay ramp.
Looking for some General info on getting out from Flinders bay, any areas to be cautious of with the larger swell? Had a bit of a look over the charts, and some nice looking ground not too far out.
Thanks, any info would be greatly appreciated
Bodie
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Saffa Fishing - Tigers
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Mon, 2014-09-08 06:58Hi All,
Just wondering if we've got any South Africans on the site that are experienced Tiger fishermen. I'm off to Zimbabwe next month to fish the Zambezi and have been given some tips of what to take and buy, but just thought I'd throw it out there to try and expand on my understanding of what to take and how best to fish for them?
Cheers,
Adam
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Out tonight
Submitted by catchalittle on Mon, 2014-09-08 00:16If any of the snapper boys are out there tonight fishing the rockwalls play it safe and you deserve to catch at least a couple of pinkies for your efforts must be blowing at least 60 knotts out there just did a walk around the property after a few large bangs but touch wood its all still together in the morning
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