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 ?

 Guys

what are the dangers of taking the boat out in a thunder storm? People have told me no problems but I'm not so sure. Your opinions would be appreciate so no mistakes are made?

 Looking for some advice and recommendations for a nice heavy duty baitcast combo for the young fella for Xmas.

Need something that is light enough to use on the slow days but still able to drag in a snapper or the like and will last him for years to come.

Looking to spend $400- $450.

And recommentadions please.

Mike

In the process of making up my own jarrah and pine slat pots, and now it's time for the bait boxes.

Looking for idea's ? What materials ? Maybe pictures of your own setup ?

Could spend money on them, but am reluctant, as the last 3 out 4 mysteriously disappeared

Cheers

G'day

Had my Trinidad 30A for about 12months now, great reel. I use it for just about everything from bottom bouncing to trolling. Has handled everything I've thrown at it, including some good Sambo's and Kingy's.

The one thing I have never liked about it is the handle. It is white so it gets dirty easy, and I have never been a big fan of the ergonomics of the handle.

I used a T-bar handle on a mates reel the other day and loved it, felt good to hold and powerful.

Bought this for the Trinidad off fleabay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300879451390?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

anyone used one before? thoughts?

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 Hi everyone

i have question about reading sonar on my hds 7 touch it seems to wen I am over a lump it seems to display at the top of the screen reading down instead of it being on the bottom have I got it setup wrong any help will be much appreciated

Hi guys,
I currently have an 8000 staradic fj spooled with 30lb and spare spool with 50lb. However I am yet to match it up with a rod, im not sure what to buy. Mostly will be using it for mulloway and land based sambos off the rocks. Willing to pay up to $150, I know that's not much but im sure there is something decent out there that will do the trick.

So what would u guys recommend?

Cheers in advance

Aaron

G'day everyone,

Just chasing your opinion on the eating quality of Spango's after they've been frozen. On 3 different occasions I have eaten spango's after being frozen and find them surprisingly tough considering some of the fillets had only been frozen for 2 weeks. I initially thought I may have over cooked them however I don't believe this is the case as I cooked a piece of spanish mack for the same time and it turned out delicious. My old man even said his batch of spango was tough.

Your thoughts?

I'm planning to go somewhere to go camping during the Christmas holidays, but am unsure of where to go.

Does anybody know any spots that are good. Any ideas will help.

Thanks

Has anyone been on the beach between Cervantes and Jurien recently? Hill River? I'm thinking about an overnighter on Saturday (fishing not camping of course) and just wondering how much weed there is and how soft the beach is? Hoping for evening Tailor and to put some bigger baits out at night. Maybe also baloon in the morning. Any reports appreciated.

Cheers

 Can anybody tell me how long I can expect my fish to stay frozen in one of those polystyrene foam transport boxes. It will be filled to the brim with frozen fillets, sealed with duct tape and transported in my car with the aircon going. It has been recommended to me to not use ice in the box. 

 Hi Everyone

I am heading up to Cervantes for the weekend with my missus and her family and trying my luck at some fishing up here. Can someone please tell me what is the best bait to use in the back beach/thirsty point.

Can you also please advise, what size hooks, line weight and even what rig would be the best to use. Thank you 

 G'day troops. I'm off to Cervantes for a long long weekend with the kids and my outback will be on the roof, so... If I manage to redeem a few well earned "me" time I'd like to make the most of it and not waste it looking for a bite. I'll be happy to get a fees of squid and then use some to get some whiting. I was thinking of heading out to the bay on the southern side between the island and the mainland early in the am. I've windsurfers across it heaps and it is good weed/sand ground. Has anyone had any luck there or am I wasting my time. I might also have a night surf fish on the northern beach as Subday night is looking windless. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hit up the cement jetty today for the first time. Got honked by the dredger....didn't think he was coming in that close!!!

Just wandering if anyone fishes around there fairly regularly - what to expect. Got a few herring and small tarwhine today. I assume whiting will be thick in summer. Anything bigger turn up there? Should I fish in the hole or further up the beach?

Thanks

Buschy :-) 

 Hey all guys/girls

For those who dont know me i'm Eric and I like to fish!

My commitment to schooling of years 11 & 12 have lead me to give up the whole fishing scene for a long time, too long infact! How ever finally graduated I now have alllllll the time in the world to pick up where i left off and chase those monsters! The last time i whipped out my Over heads and big gear and targetted the bigger species is definitely end of 2011 - beginning of 2012! Its time for me to dust off the rods, service the reels (hopefully not) and wind on some new line, bring out the leader and tackle and make some new fresh rigs! In early December i will be getting my car license, and having a 4wd ill be able to get to those tricky spots without the treck of a walk ;) 

Anyways below are some pictures of the few sessions ive had in over a year, the pike was caught just off little island, and soon after i got spooled by a mini sambo! The buff bream is from hillary's marina where i've barley made several sessions there! Some absolute monsters that day with absolutely no way of landing them!

Hopefully see you ALLLLL out there on the water or casting from the beach! ill be very prominent in the areas of hillarys marine etc. after the next 2 weeks, come up and say hey!

Cheers,

Eric!

 Hi Guys

I am planning a trip to shark bay with family and friends camping and fishing. I have convinced the wife that it is definitly worth towing the boat (18 foot swiftcraft) the 800 odd kms for the fortnight. 

Problem is I have no knowledge of the area at all.

I have begun starting to pour over the charts.

Question is is the bay productive or do I need to load up with shitloads of fuel and swag and head up around the top of the island and out to the deep water?

Any help, tips or advise would be fantastic.

thanks in advance

hey guys ive relocated to perth now fulltime,living on the beachfront in quinns, keen to jump onboard ,meet keen anglers and slay some NOR monsters, I don't have aboat again yet , so its deckie duties , if anyone has room for a madkeen fisho let me know,keen to hunt and explore

 G'day all,

Just wondering if anybody has bothered dropping pots for crays yet this season and if so how have they done?

Seeing a lot of divers getting them so far and it's making me very anxious! Might drop my out there Sunday and let then soak for a few days, see if I can tempt any.

 anyone need a decky in karatha? I'm in town till next Friday. keen for a fish will help with fuel etc.

 Hey all, I'm looking for someone experienced to service my Shimano reels. I have 2 10k Saragosa's, 1 5k Sustain and 1 5k Rarenium. Will pay cash. Located in Nollamara. PM if you're interested or know of someone that will be. Cheers

Thinking about giving the rec cray potting thing a go over the Xmas holidays, how serious does one need to be to get a feed and not have crays knocked off by others etc.

What efforts do you go to successfully recreational pot for crays? Is it worth doing or should I just hook up my boat with some keen divers?

Some footage of freediving of crays over the weekend at Rottnest, with the Gopro Hero 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBbIH8X2qtU

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with the Ban on

decided I am going to use the time for a bit of exploring, both locations and techniques.

decided to try my hand a fly tying with beads and kids craftware.

I recon these flys can be flicked with a fly rod as well as cast, with a tiny ball sinker.

should be good for herring (and maybe skippy) in a berly trail.

so testing time nex weekend.

Tried The epoxy fly with Beads

And A squid pattern with a pipe cleaner

and with the lights off.

ADMIN

please move this to the fly fishing section,

I think it belongs there now

A mates brother was fishing on the Wkend in Geo Bay catching a few Skippy, I`m not sure where but he`s usually about 7 mile out when they had a big 8 ish ft Mako free jump past the back of the boat and then its mate jumped straight into the boat... I`m not sure how long exactly, 8ft was mentioned but without a pic ?? Attached is a pic of the beasts head only... The fisheries came past shortly after and asked whether they were catching anything, they replied not really by choice... Apparently the fishpigs were impressed and took some happy snaps before moving on...

 whos a good mob to take my boat to as my gps/ sounder is playing up alot and I want it looked at to see if need new one or not  recommendations on who to take it to please???

Hi All, Any ideas on an economic option for polaroids. After losing numerous pairs of expensive sets this year, including a new set oif Maui Jims over the side yesterday, im over it. Looking for a quality budget option so im not so upset when they inevitably go missing... Cheers Jarrod

thought id post this up

a number of locals in the bunners area might be interested in going along

hezzy

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Recfishwest is conduction ‘Rods, Reels & Research’ a regional seminar series to be held in Bunbury.

Recfishwest invite you to attend the seminar to be held at
the Lord Forrest Hotel, 20 Symmons St Bunbury
on the 29th of October from 6-8pm

Speakers and topics will include representatives from the Department of Fisheries and Recfishwest staff.

Topics include:

· South-west artificial reefs,

· Mulloway restocking,

· West Coast Demersal Scalefish,

· The recreational crabbing project

An introduction to Recfishwest and its achievements such as:

· The 1 month expansion for Western Rock Lobster season

· 22,000 Mulloway release state wide

· Successful culturing of the Western School Prawn

· And more

For general enquiries please call James Florisson,
research officer, Recfishwest 0410 320 663

Please find attached flyer about the event.
Rods, Reels & Research
recfishwest regional seminar series
www.recfishwest.org.au
lateralaspect.RW2047
Where: Lord Forrest Hotel, 20 Symmons St, Bunbury
When: 29th October
Time: 6-8pm
Speakers and topics will include representatives from
the Department of Fisheries and recfishwest staff.
Topics include: South-west artificial reefs, mulloway
restocking, west coast demersal Scalefish,
the recreational crabbing project and an introduction
to recfishwest
For general enquiries please call James Florisson,
research officer, recfishwest 0410 320 663

One can still bleed a fish well without having to cut/disconnect its whole throat from its body. Fish with big gaping gaps where their throat used to be dont present well in photos I think.

Just run a knife under the gills and you will slice its main arteries and ensure it adequately bleeds out and still have an intact fish for a nice photo  :)
 

This one couldnt wait till Friday so here's a Sunday funny