I think any shark deterrent research is a good thing and I don't have any real concerns about this other than, will it also scare away fish as well??

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/19663307/killer-whale-sounds-to-scare-away-sharks/

WA scientists will broadcast killer whale "screams" through underwater speakers this summer to see if they scare away great white, tiger and hammerhead sharks from Perth beaches.

The University of WA research is the latest bid by scientists to better understand the sharks and safeguard swimmers after a horror spate of attacks in the past two years.

It also comes after an ABC program last night suggested killer whales, or orcas, were the great white shark's only natural predator - a theory long held but, until now, little tested.

UWA Associate Professor Nathan Hart, a sensory neurologist, said mimicking killer whale calls through soundwaves had been shown to deter sharks.

But Professor Hart said the idea was last tested in the 1970s and did not involve big predatory sharks, meaning little was known about how effective it would be with white pointers.

Under the new trial to begin in January, researchers will try to lure tiger and great white sharks before broadcasting the replicated sound of a killer whale to determine whether the predators react.

Depending on its success, the trial could pave the way for the technology to be used as a shark deterrent off Perth beaches including Scarborough and Cottesloe, where conditions make shark barriers unsuitable.

"With a little bit of anecdotal evidence and possibly the odd YouTube video I think it's accepted that killer whales are natural predators of most sharks," Professor Hart said. "They (researchers in the 1970s) basically analysed the call of the orca and tried to pull out the essence of it and this was shown to make sharks go away from the test area.

"Given we have access to white sharks and tiger sharks and hammerheads . . . up and down the WA coast, it's a really good idea to visit this in case it's got legs.

"But it's very early days."

Despite the optimism, Professor Hart said mimicking killer whale sounds would not be a panacea for the safety of swimmers because sharks could become "habituated" to it if overexposed.

"We're testing lots of repellents at the moment and sometimes they work and sometimes they don't work," Professor Hart said.

Premier Colin Barnett has lauded the research, which is being carried out as part of multimillion-dollar efforts to test the effectiveness of existing deterrents and investigate new ones.

I'm heading up to sandy cape mid next week, with the tinny, has anyone been up there lately, much biting? Is there much weed?

Cheers

Hi guys,

I have a 5.3m haines hunter fibreglass cuddy cab with a 115 hp motor.
Had it for 18 months and so far furthest out I've been is to back of FFB out from the Sound.
This year after the ban hoping to head out further to the 40m mark south of Rottnest to try and catch some Dhu's etc.
Just wondering if my boat is suitable for this distance offshore.
I only fish in nice conditions but as we know things can change quickly when out at sea,

Thanks for any advice.

J.

Anyone watching about these great whites/killer whales off Bremer Bay

Hello I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on what the best time of year to fish Steep Point is ...I have been told Autum ...Spring...Winter.....Summer ....anyways it will be a long haul from down here to up there so anyone who fishes it regular and can give some advice on timing would be great ...I know its not a sure thing but a rough estimate of best time of year would be good to go thanks ...

driving to work this morning and saw that gettaway outs doors in cockburn got don over this morning, all they got was high end elc reels, so if u hear of any going cheap u know why

Back in perth Monday week.. going for a spin or fly fish after kid drop off A.M. ..

Where to fish ??

whats happening around the traps anyone had success down freshwater point or pt walter for Flatties or Tailor ?

And if anyone fancies a fish hit me up ..have car will fish
Rusty

 G'day lads

ive just for myself a new penn squall 60ld for some lb fishing mainly off jetties and rockwalls. I'm in need of a rod! looking at something like live fibre lbg in a few months time but at the moment just looking for something cheap ($75 max) that I can thrash in the mean time. Any suggestions? Also any opinions in how I should spool it up? Looking at maybe filing with 50lb braid plus 50 meters of mono topshot around 50lb aswell. 

Cheers lads any suggestions welcome 

 Can anyone tell tell me if the shark shield 4 charger will work on the 7.

cheers

Hi all,

I've just had a chat to a mate who said he saw someone catching crabs just out of Hillary's. I suppose they like the sandy bottom with weed so it makes sense, but are there many around there to make it worth while?

Cheers

 Hey guys, anyone know if and where you can grab abalone at Rotto? 

Hey might be heading down to the river for a squid at eshed or Bicton and was thinking of the water clarity if it's clear

any ideas?

Cheers FISH_ON

what ate the great white,might be worth a watch or just sensationlism, another bigger white??

The Local Wildlife

The Wild Localife

 Lookin out on the estuary thinkin to meeself, “jeeez we live in paradise here”, I might grab the missus and the kayak and go fora paddle maybe set the kids up on the winsurfer an have a  bit of quality family time.

Was loadin up the gear when I spot the neighbours Dave and Shazza over the back fence and invite them to take in the ombionce of the pristine local waterway the mighty Leschenault Estuary.

          So Dave an I lay down the tartan picnic blanket and down several beers to make sure they are the right temperature as we instruct the girls how to rig the windsurfer and get the kayak off the commodore. I very considerately gave my advoice on correct lifting techniques so as to not scratch the duco. Dave with was very impressed with my ergonomic knowhow.     

I sense that the crabs are running cos i sees me ol mate Sgt Smiff and his boys havin a look

      Mind you he didn’t seem too impressed when I told him I thought it was a bit shallow where they was lookin.

 Life in Australind is just great........................

Then holy guacomole.............. our local pristine waters have a sudden change...

I gotta say some of yous “Hillbilly Rednecks from the City” gotta stop inciting Sgt Smiff to use urban guerrilla fishing techniques to apprehend our local crustaceans.

 

You have upset not only the kids but..............

The Loch Leschenault Monster is somewhat agitated and scaring away all the tourists instead of the terrorists!

For a short while there were crabs everywhere.........................

Don't need the boat anymore.....

Cos Sgt Smiff used too much charge when he blew things up

I prefer it the way it was here in our neck of the wood..............

Does any body know if there are any commonly published wrecks or anything of the likes for sambos?

Or does anybody want to share a few Sambo spots down that way? Just wanting to have a bit of fun while the ban is in.

Cheers Jayce

 Anyone getting any crabs (the blue swimmer kind) in the shallower parts of the swan / canning?  Narrows, brewery, karakatta, freeway????

 Hey guys. I was just wondering if anyone knew how far of the coast the bremer bay trench is. If anyone could help that would be great because its not well known but iv heard the fishing there is untouched. 

 Hello everyone.  Does anyone know where I could go to catch a feed of whiting from in Karratha / Dampier area.  

Thanks

 Weather isnt looking the best wind wise tommorow. So thinking of heading out into the sound for a whiting fish in the morning. What do you guys think about the conditions and is anyone else heading out to give it a shot?

cheers

Temple Reef " Mytho " Light Jigger rods are finally here. We have been waiting for these rods with great anticipation and we can say the wait was well worth it. These rods are very sensitive, responsive and ultra lightweight.

Mytho is designed for light to medium metal jigs, ocky style jigs and can work soft plastics no worries.

Two models;

6'      Spin PE 0.8 - 2   Jig 60 - 140g   (Rod weight/very light 140g)
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* These rods will sell quickly, pop in and have a look

$469 FW Price - Both models 

- High modulus carbon.
- Guides - Fuji E-KWSG.
- Reelseat - Fuji Skeleton Reelseat W Ion Coated Hood + Custom Temple Reef Sensoring Spacer.
- Gimbal - Custom Temple Reef Aluminum + Cork Gimbal
- Grips - Fore Grip - EVA + Cork/Rear Grip = Shaped EVA for comfort

Gday Guys,

I just grabbed myself a new eski, and want to put a cover on the lid.
Inevitably the eski gets used for cutting bait and filleting at the end of the day.
Rather than cut the eski up, I was after ideas on what to put on the lid, and where to get it from?

Thanks

 Any body catching or hearing of anyone catching any tailor off the beaches NOR yet?

Enjoy

 Hey I'm Troy, my old man is fisho-Ron 

I'm looking to head out for a jig this weekend for sambos,

if you need a decky I will be keen!

i pay my share, bring all my own gear, help wash boat ect

let me know,

cheers 

Whats going on all? Was just needing a break from the Saltwater and heavy gear and was just wanting to go the Swan River with my missus and flick around for some Black Bream using lures, can someone please kindly share a productive spot for bream? thanks.

 Ok so I've had my pots in the water for over a week and not had any luck yet I'm putting them on sand hard up against ledges in about 10m of water! Seeing plenty of action from the divers, but wondering how everyone else is going with their pots?? 

 In response to an email i wrote to Ryan Thipthorp and the guys at oceanside they have, in conjunction with Extreme Tackle, generously decided to donate a 9ft FWA extreme beach rod to be auctioned at a fundraising event to be held on the 24th of november

Me and a couple of mates went fishing last night in northern metro,

sadly i didnt get anything although my friend did get a 2.5metre shovel-nose

put up a really good fight on 30lb, was released to fight another day.

does anyone know the size limit for these guys in WA or if there is a max size.

my friend would appeciate the help...

Thanks

Harry Davis

How many people wear a PFD when they go out in their boat fishing ?

I have often wondered what would happen if the boat went over and we had to scramble for jackets that are in the cabin. To that end at the boatshow I purchased a couple of Spinlock vests that you wear all the time. Quite small with gas inflate and go off when submerged for more than a couple of seconds. I have a Stormy but not really as comfortable as the Spinlock which is quite small with an excellent harness.

What do you do ?