Anyone who knows what a fish is....will know what a Shimano fishing reel is. As Forest Gump would say "They go together likes pea's and carrot's", and I for one, have had the pleasure of using Shimano fishing reels since I was knee high to a Barramundi

Over the past week, I have had some absolutely amazing news.

I have had the pleasure of being informed that I am now in fact sponsored by Shimano fishing reels and have had a bunch of my reels upgraded as a result of this arrangement. Can I just say.....YEHHHAAAAA!!! I could not be happier right now.
 

I would like to thank the Dunphy family from Shimano Fishing Australia for this tremendous opportunity and wish Mr John Dunphy all the best in his retirement. A true pioneer of the industry.

Live It...Breathe It...

Looks like a small window from metro tomorrow morning, anyone giving it a crack?

Thinking about heading out myself, as not been out for a while!

Enjoy

 Mate and i are ready to go up north soon, and were wondering how much we are allowed to bring home between us, (if we catch anything that is). We are both keen to do the right thing. Any feedback would be awsome.

Cheers, Fab

I am not a Collingwood supporter but I think they are doing the righty by Harry O if they really want to do the right thing but they should let him come home to WA wake up Freo and Eagles you might be able to pick up the best rebounding backman in the AFL good on you Harry for having the guts to admit you have some dramas

Hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked but do any of you guys paint your crab pot floats? And if so, what paint?, I have tried painting the polystyrene ball floats with two different paints for the same result (melted float), any help will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Yewie

Hi guys,

Its my dads 60th this weekend and we have booked a house on the river in Ravenswood for the whole family.

I have never been in this area and was wondering if there are any crabs or fish in this area this time of year.

I will be taking my boat for a cruise up the river so is it worth taking my crab nets and rods?

Any help would be much appreciated.

 Anyone know if its worth crabbing in the swan river at the moment or is it the wrong time of year? Cheers

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=7569

I think the dolphins will have a welcome feast on something other than choppers and that not many will survive am i wrong? tho the memories of my childhood catching soapies on prawn while fishing for bream is something that I wound love to replicate with my future kids and nephew. Thoughts? 

 Has any one been out and caught some nice demersal fish in the bay latley??

 To all those who told me how to use the baitcatcher rig to catch live bait and what to do with them afterwards. It worked I caught 8 small baits for me and my Dad then we set up 3 lines for the live baits. Several were taken and one went for a run then snapped the line. Sadly we didn't land any. I also caught two good sized herring and a smoking king george whiting that was big enough to take line of my rod while its drag was set quite high. Thanks guys

 Guys looking at mixing things up and getting away from coral bay, 25 year straight, and was thinking steep point etc. Some questions if I may (I did try searching!!);

- is there a ramp at steep and if so what size boat can be out in if its beach?

- is there a ramp at useless loop and if so is it public?

- if so, can you stay in useless loop or is it too far to travel to fishing ground each day?

i have done nanga and carrawang station many moons ago but don't know much about recent changes up there.

cheers

can you still drive down the beach at tims thicket in winter or does the beach get too narrow? cheers guys.

 I just got a email informing me about some new shimano products coming out soon.email from and American site Melton tackle  There new Saragossa line coming out and couple new sizes by the looks 20000 and a 250000 size

http://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-saragosa-sw-reels.html?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Shimano+Saragosa+SW+Reels&utm_content=ICAST+Sneak+Peak+at+New+Shimano+2013+Products%21&utm_campaign=07%2F10%2F2013

New lure 

http://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-butterfly-coltsniper-jigs.html?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Click+here+for+Shimano+Butterfly+Coltsniper&utm_content=ICAST+Sneak+Peak+at+New+Shimano+2013+Products%21&utm_campaign=07%2F10%2F2013

butterfly flat fallings jig 

http://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-butterfly-flat-fall-jigs.html?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Click+here+for+Butterfly+Flat-Fall+Jigs&utm_content=ICAST+Sneak+Peak+at+New+Shimano+2013+Products%21&utm_campaign=07%2F10%2F2013

And nehttp://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-chronarch-ci4-reels.html?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Click+here+for+Chronarch+CI4%2B&utm_content=ICAST+Sneak+Peak+at+New+Shimano+2013+Products%21&utm_campaign=07%2F10%2F2013w model chronach ci4 

 Link for shimano"s new products 

http://www.meltontackle.com/shimano-2013-icast-intro-products/?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+New+Terez+Roller+%26+Ring+Guide+Rods&utm_content=ICAST+Sneak+Peak+at+New+Shimano+2013+Products%21&utm_campaign=07%2F10%2F2013

Just thought is let use know heard people talking about the Saragossa  

Hi Gents,

Heading up to steep point for a 9 dayer at the end of august, taking the 5.4 runabout, had heaps of success in past trips in close to the west cliffs of dirky and the fault line but looking to go out wide this year a couple of times.

Any idea of what depth of water to fish for reds and other species as snapper baldies and macky seems to be the only thing in the engel for the trip home.....not that it is a bad thing

Cheers,

Stu

question, how long has that santuary zone been there north of hillarys, haven't been up there for awhile

 Well after  recently going jigging  and having fun even tho didn't catch to much was much more exciting jigging than just using baits I decided to go all out and buy some more jigs was looking for some shimano flat sides jigs  couldn't find any in Aust so decided look in the USA  and found them got onto one company that was doing packs off   For different styles and depths so went with the offshore wreck  pack included 4 each off 112gm 140gm  and 168 gm jigs also owner split rings solids and assist hooks and jig bag. Well just received it in the mail and now very happy with it specially for price just the Owner gear would be just over half of wat you pay all up. Also got some off the jig protector wraps for the rod  

Just hope uploading the pic work first time posting pictures 

 I believe we do

dont under estimate the Aussies. I think if we are half a chance it going to be the with ball. We have a great list of good pacey swing bowlers who can reverse it. I think the dangermen are Cook and Prior. If Starc can swing the ball early I think he can soften up Cook. I believe this series is going to make Starc a superstar.

Obviously Clarke is our dangerman. He must play all 5 tests for us to have any chance, he'll be lucky to play 3 with his back injuries. Watson and Hughes must step up to the plate. We must see out Anderson. If Hughes has a good series, we are in with a fighting chance, and watch out for Rogers too. He has now played a few seasons in the County league and will know the pitch conditions very well. 

All and all  I love being the underdog and I think the Aussies with send shockwaves into the England camp.

Cant wait!!

Hi all,

Working on the goldfields gas line at the moment, and staying at the Fortescue road house.

We have a RDO on Sunday and was looking for some info from anyone who has fished here or at the river mouth.

shore base only.... left the boat at home :(

Thanks Pete

Just a thought. Would it be worth organizing some sort of collective opinion directed at the right people to attempt to have fish cleaning stations put in at all boat ramps, metro and country to help prevent the issues that were highlighted in the message to the grub. The added bonus would be monitoring of what is being caught where, which would help with research / management. Don't know who or how but our member for shooters/fishers party might be a starting point. Just putting it out there to see what you all think.

 Hi Guys,

Looking for some up to date info on charters operating in the areas north of Perth.  Looking to book for 15-25 people (i.e. whole charter) and apart from a great day out, alos looking for decent fish.  Dates we are hoping for are August to mid September.

Couple of questions;

1. Worth going out at this time of year?

2. How much will conditions affect booking?

Any thoughts appreciated.  Have found this site invaluable for research into all things fishing, looking forward to replies.

Thanks

Hello all,

I am in the market to move from my trusty Shimano TLD 25 + 24Kg broomstick to another combo.

I have researched the Saltist LD models and these seem quite impressive.  My fishing is normally in the 30m - 40m depths and usually with baits.  I do make an annual trip up to Exmouth where I fish mainly in 100m.  My line is 50lbs braid.

Are there any anglers out there who can give me the pros/cons of this reel?

I would be looking at single speed either in 30 or 40 size.

Thank you all in advance.

Chris

I don't think the person responsible for dumping his fish frames on the Point Peron boat ramp yesterday is a member of this site but if he/she is next time dump them offshore or use the bins provided and not in ankle deep water on the ramp one of the frames was a nice snapper I hope you never get another one if I had seen you do it I would have bollocked you

 Off to quobba in a couple of weeks. Hope to get better luck than our last trip where we were confronted with huge swells, westerlies and dirty water meant no fish. Has anyone been to or knows of anyone that's been there recently. Curious to know how people have gone.

cheers

Is any one driving up to Exmouth in the next few weeks who could tow a 4 mtr dinghy up for me ?

0419965266

let me know ASAP will help out with fuel cost.

 Does anyone know of a good fishing shipwreck off Perth, and what fish would you catch there? Thanks

has anyone ever had or heard of a mariners report. i just bought a swift craft and when i went to insure it the insurance company mentioned that because the hull is over 15 years old i will need a mariners report. i have never heard of one or know where to get one. any help would be greatly apreciated. Thanks.

Hey all

Got a few spare spots this Saturday on a charter boat out of Esperance. PM me if you are keen. The weather looks awesome

Cheers

Sails

Whilst leaving from work this afternoon from Garden Island, just crossed the High level Bridge when I saw the flashing lights of a Police water vessel. I then saw he was trying to tow a vessel in obvious distress. There was no way he was going to make any headway as the vessel was well down by the stern. The vessel was approximately 200 meters off the bridge, in Cockburn Sound.

The vessel looked quite new, I guess 7-9 meters long and had a flying bridge. A very nice looking vessel, felt sorry for the owner. Don't know any other details

Willy

Hi there

we were fishing beside a couple of blokes at Yanchep lagoon last night.

When they left they forgot a lot of gear:

empty drink bottle

plastic bags

unused bait

broken rod holder

cigarette butts

used glow sticks

We collected it all, and if anyone knows who this is, we'd like to return it to them

cheers