Looks like the weather is going to be shit for offshore fishing this weekend, could not get out last sat so that's two weekends in a row of no fishing, gotta say that I am getting a little Edgie and need something to satisfy my fishing urge, might go crabbing, wondering what others do whilst the weather is shit.

going crabbing in mandurah estury this weekend and wondering where would be the best boat ramp to launch at and a general spot to try? Never been crabbing in mandurah before so not sure where to go. any help appreciated, thanks

Just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how muck cash this fisherman is making dropping the drumlines? i know he gets $6000 a day or there abouts, but what about cost. fuel, bait, deckies, wear and tear on the vessel ect. How much goes in the back pocket?

Please help. Which camp in the Kimberley is Tuck's (in the past often seen on FWA). Possibly planning something -- Yeh!

I've enjoyed quite a few great sessions on land based river tailor around canning bridge area in late Nov/Early Dec. First year I've tried it and have really loved it, especially since it's less than 10mins from home. Always getting 5-10 and maxing out at 40 once, though only getting a handfull over size. Was awesome fun!

However the last few times i've hit up this area at sunset on a high-ish tide I've not had one single hit... Wondering if anyone can point me in a general area that has got some land-based tailor lately that I can give a crack? Those late afternoon sunset lure sessions are really nice but they are a lot better with at least one fish haha. Also more than happy to tag along with someone should they want some company!

Cheers!

 hi, a few people have caught spanish mackeral at woodmans point jetty and i want to catch one. Do i live bait or dead bait? also could a talia 12 handle one of the big ones?

Enjoy

 Is there a good app to download that will tell you all boat ramps and ski areas around Perth and mandurah

 Hey guys, with the new year well on the way and last year a fading memory I'm curious as to what personal bests people succeeded in their desired species and their goals they have set themselves for the coming years,

I guess I'll start

56.5cm tailor - new goal is 60cm

36.5cm Black bream - new goal is 40cm

55cn Flathead - new goal is 60cm

33cm yellow fin whiting - new goal is 35cm 

also I'm setting myself a goal of my first sambo, snapper, mulloway and bronzie 

All of these landbased

 I owe a lot of these captures to a few fellow fishers I met through this site 

being new to Perth they showed me some new ground which has helped a lot ( cheers lads)

Everyones got different plans so I'm interested in what everyone's planning for the year to come

hi guys, today i bought the talica 12 2 speed and as soon as i got home i got a fish weighing scale and mesured the full drag and it was 4kg but on the shimano website and alot more websites it says 18kg max drag. Is that normal?

 Hi lads

im interested in fishing some flats for whatever lurks around whether it's flattys or whiting I don't mind! Anyways I'm looking for some tips in lures and techniques and if anyone knows of some good flats SOR near rockingham/mandurah area and how to get to them as I have the directional skills of a 7 year old.  I am willing to travel just not a trek away as I'm in Baldivis.

any info

Being an Exmouth virgin I would have to say I'm losing sleep at night with 2 x 10 day trips I've got coming up in March/April pretty we'll either side of Gamex and the AIBT. I'm towing the tug up there and am currently in the process of accumulating some game gear.

The question I'd like to post is "what would be the first 4 lures you'd put out in your spread if you were targeting small blacks and sails on 8-10kg gear in say decent conditions under 10knts?" It would be great to know brand, colour and even the position in your spread.  Hopefully we'll get a bit of mileage out of this that we can all learn from.

PS Happy to drop a carton by anyone's place if they could spare a couple of hours sharing their successful experiences in Exmouth, especially chasing billfish

G'day people,

I used to be poster a while ago and I thought I'd make an effort to contribute again.

I'm a mad spearo and sportsfisher. Just taken ownership of a bigger boat so most of my efforts will be on the Blues and Tuna etc out wide.

Might be lookin for Deckies too.

I'll be posting my barra pic taken by Marky to have a crack at potm

CHeers!!

Hi everyone,

I've got the day off tomorrow and was thinking about taking the niece and nephew out for a scoop in the morning before school starts up next week. It'll be their first time scooping for crabs and the little girl is on the small side for a 4 year old. I'm a bit worried she won't be able to handle the weight of a regular scoop even after I cut the handle nice and short for her. Does anyone know if there are any plastic versions around or alternative options for her? I'm sure the boy can handle the metal versions, he's 7, or 7 & 3/4 according to him!

Thanks.

a workmate just sent this link.

for all people that are FOR the drumlines, there is a petition doing the rounds. cant hurt to put your details down if you're all for it. don't forget to comment.

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-our-lives-support-the-wa-governments-shark-policy/signatures.html

Hey Guy's,

Looking at downgrading my boat size and changing from glass to ali (nope havent lost my mind!) Current boat is a Leeder Tomcat, great boat but heavy and a lump to handle on solo trips. I predominately fish the south west / south coast region of WA where ramps in the more out of the way places can be average at best and surge and rocks dont favour a glass boat. I'm leaning towards a Bar crusher 680 in either the cuddy or hard top model mainly due to tow weight, ease of launch / retrieve, forgiving nature of ali on rocks and from what I've heard the bar crushers perform quite well. Does anyone own either of these models that can give me some feedback as to their performance? I like the look of the cuddy but dont want to get seriously wet and the hardtop looks quite high so wondering if this gives the boat a tippy feel.

Obviously I dont expect them to ride anything like the Tomcat but am happy to forgo some comfort to be able to launch and handle the boat in some average area's or by myself when required.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

I know this topic has been done to death but this is a very good article in the Australian so I thought I'd share it. I'm pro shark "management strategies" not a cull, and this article highlights some very valid points in support of the governments policy. The governments action shouldn't have even made front page news as this method has been used on the east coast for decades. I'm open to correction but as far as I can tell the ecosystem on the east coast is doing just fine...and so is everyone else!! Hope the link works ok. 

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/editorials/wa-entitled-to-cull-sharks/story-e6frg71x-1226812522427

 hi there,

some of my mate from malaysia was keen to fish for saratoga up north,

any of you guys know any good fishing guide around?

cheers kelvin ^_^

 Hey whas just wondering if anyones bin getting any mullys as of late north of the river between city beach and ocean reef strech. Dont want spots just what day you got them and how big? Any information would be appreciated :)

 I want to go away this weekend but seems to be to windy planed on going to jurien bay but windy as where can I take the kids and camp  put boat in south or north of Perth any ideas please

Hi guys
Can anyone give me some good advice on how to get old fisheries stick on rulers of my ali boat. I've been scratching it off for the last hour, there has got to be a quicker way than this.
All suggestions appreciated (except burn it off)

hey guys need some advise. Planning a trip to the montes with a few other boats and working out dates that suit all parties. problem is the only time that suits everyone will be fishing on spring tides.
my question is will this limit our options ei bottom bouncing jigging ect...
your thoughts are appreciated

 Hi, 

Just wondering how much line you would need of 30lb to be able to land a a 2 meter tiger shark. Or sting ray. 

Thanks

 Just staying in Peppy Grove Beach atm for a few weeks. Tried for crabs yesterday here with no luck at all. Any ideas why? I used to grab a few crabs here in past years? 

Does anyone know if they are getting crabs down at Forrest beach? 

Any help woiuld be great. 

Cheers 

 Well headed up to reef beach over aus day weekend for a fish and didn't dissapoint, as soon as we got there we headed to the most eastern side of the beach where it was more protected and set up camp. Once a feed and a drink, went out and flicked some lures over the shallow reef, skippy and herring everywhere great fun light rods and k-mart $2 minnows.

day2  headed to a rock off the beaten track for a fish and soon as the baits touched the water they were getting smashed by big tailor,skippy and tarwine and a couple of big runs but was busted off. Kept a feed and just had a ball catch and release until we ran out of mulie. On the walk out we noticed on the other side of the rock some poor bastards ute lost to the ocean didn't look like it been there too long.

I was cleaning up and found a 1998 Fisheries "Fishing for the Future" brochure. 16 category 1's allowed back then, not counting Red Snapper which was under Table Fish

 Putting a charter together for this Sunday give me a call to book your spots. All the usual brecky lunch and the latest fishing gear. Last week artificials did the trick so feel free to bring your own gear. 

Few pics from last week. 

 g'day all,

im looking to invest in a 12volt winch for the trailer as i think it will be alot easier for the beach retrieve.

it'll be retrieving a 6m fibreglass centre console weight approx 1500 kg.

any advice greatly appreciated.

cheers. 

It would be great if I could get some input, especially from those that have of are currenly driving one of the previous mentioned models.

Cheers

Hi Everyone I'm intending to go fishing around Exmouth in the next few months and got caught up in your forum results in the local charters in the area with people bieng ripped off. I'm aware that it works both ways but there must be someone who will be able to give an old bloke a good holiday. Cheers Flo