Hi guys

Just after your thoughts on a good jigging rod to suit a Stradic CI4 4000 reel. Will use for soft plastics and jigs not too deep off Rotto etc.

Budget of about $150-$200 I would hope to get in under.

Cheers

Pezdog

anybody used the overhead surf?

 Hey All ...

Had the pleasure of living in Perth for the last 11yrs (minus 2yrs overseas) - and now it's time to move on ... to Dubai with Work! Looking forward to the move, but feeling sad leaving all the mates here in Oz, and not to mention the great fishing adventures I had over the years.

All the best to everyone on here, as I spent time on this Forum more than I spent on my inbox at work  Some great Peeps I've met through FishWrecked, that will maintain their freindship for very long time.

I'll certainly keep my eye open on the forum, and hopefully some reports of GTs and stuff to come ... watch out S Oman ... here I come 

Anyone on here living and fishing there, please PM me, and I'll share some contact details; it'd be great to empty your brains a bit.

Enuff rattling and best of luck to everyone.

Tight lines 

Hesh

 I was getting a haircut at Rocky Beach today,and noticed the small Fishing/Tackle Shop next door is closing down.

Maybe worth having a look if you are in area: Rockingham Electric&Marine. Kent Street. Rockingham Beach.

I did get more than a hair cut-  came back with a new rod and reel.

hope the wife dosent find out could be grounds for a divorce

Gday Fishers,

Have any of you eva fished the stretch of beach between Ledge & Lancelin ? are you allowed ? was it fishy ? Im lookn at heading to that area for an overnighter with my Dad and my 5yr old. Any info woud be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Reelax.

Anyone watch the SBS channel last night ?

Killing Bin Laden was on at the same time but I chose to flick to SBS to watch this episode.

This bloke from Chile ? who called himself an extreme angler went hunting for this giant piraiba in the Amazon River using 1-2 kg size catfish as bait and Penn International size reel.

Eventually he managed to land a monster estimated to be 200+kg.

I would have thought Jakub would have been better off using a jigging rod  or bent butt big game rod and harness to ease the pressure off his back . Mono is the go here given the river is laden with snags.

Can't wait to watch next week's episode and see him battling the mighty Giant Barramundi of Africa - The Nile Perch.

due to my mates all being slack I have space for 2-3 ppl on Friday
27 ft boat
leaving from bent street ramp rocko
soaking baits , but happy to jig if u keen to dive I might thru in a gun as well

out in the 35 -50 s for whatever, then sandies for a feed

pm me a quick who u are and number
(PS its not drinking session)

Can someone explain to me why. I have no jigging outfit, and moving back to Mandurah full time. That means thinking off it.

But I have never even looked at one but everyone (almost) raves about it.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/06/barrier-reef-catamaran/

'An all-new, environmentally friendly catamaran will help officials in Australia protect the 1,250-mile Great Barrier Reef while enjoying a modicum of comfort.

The concept ship, due to be launched in 2014, is a joint project between Incat Crowther and Marine Engineering Consultants. It’s set to be used in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA), and gives officials a 24-foot mobile office on the water.

The catamaran features seating for 15, room for 12 crew in twin cabins, a platform for launching an inflatable boat or dives, and multiple workstations. And, since the crew will be Australian, there’s an outdoor barbecue. It’s an ideal setup for patrolling one of the most valuable and sensitive natural resources on earth.'

Hey I was wondering has anyone tried fishing the lagoon, or club cap over the last couple days? How is the weed situation after the blow?
Im keen to go tomorrow as mindarie rockwall was full of pickers today... No snapper showed up while I was there

Cheers
Matt
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 got a small leak in my waders whats the best glue to use to fix it i got some sikkaflex would that be ok?

Heading to walpole in august planning on deep dropping 200-250 aiming for hapuka and cod wondering what alse to excpect can any one give me some advice if you have fished there before cheers jordan

Ive been slowly doing up a 19ft voyager thats got a  125HP Mercury 2 stroke (2+2 cylinders) on the back. I do alot of Km's out there and I estimate that it uses just under a litre per kilometre with 3 blokes, 150litres fuel and our fishing gear cruising at 38km/h (approx 4000 rpm) (the hull is late 80's and seems pretty solidly built and heavy)  I would like to reduce the fuel consumption if possible so just wondering if i was to fit trim tabs or a hydrofoil/ stabiliser or both will it make a significant difference in fuel economy? I keep reading all the advantages of these, do people find they are worth it. The boat cruises at 12 km/h on two cylinders (approx 2500 rpm) and when the other two cylinders kick in at 2600 rpm or more it jumps straight up onto a plane so maybe trim tabs and hydrofoil/ stabiliser wont make a difference?  Also what about props if you change them can you reduce fuel economy?  All advice appreciated    Cheers Dave     

Can anyone id this fish caught off Busselton coral bottom.

cheers

 Will put this one out to the masses. Mate caught it off Port Hedland while chasing Bluies. I haven't seen these around before. Any ideas?

 Hello all....i see a contracting company have been hard at it for a few months and Hodges drive between Marmion Ave and the coast is now a dual carriage way. I heard a rumour it may be for the extra traffic the Ocean Reef Marina will generate when construction finally begins. Anyone else heard anything? 

PS sorry about earlier post..........note to self don't post onto forum after too much beer and red wine! 

the Rockingham council have received funding to dredge a channel out from the bent street ramp but seems they are dragging their feet on this , I just hope the money doesn't go else where (junkets over seas to look at boat ramps) , I will be running for council at the next elections I want that dredging to happen and hope fishwrecked member's in the council area will vote for me

Hey guys, just wondering with repairng guides I'm guessing it can be done diy but where would you get the guides and what tools etc would you need to replace them?  or if it would be easier to get it done somewhere?

Cheers

Shaun

bet he didn't do his homework, good result

So armed with some mulies, squid jigs, and other gear.   I had the idea to target snapper in the Cockburn Sound.  After reading, it looks likethe following tips should be followed; Snelled hooks,  burley up, go at night and wait for change of light.  So launched at Woodies at 4am, and headed towards the D9.  I sounded it out and think I saw fish arches on the sounder (no good at reading sounder), but I was definately anchored up-current on the structure.

I burleyed up, and kept trying until 11.30am for nothing but a baby sambo (cute little thing!).  This meant I was there for 6+ hours and sat through moon set / sunrise / tide change - all for nothing :(

Another 4 hours was spent running around the sound trying for squid / herring / skippy as I was getting desperate - managed one little squid and a herring.

So, what am I doing wrong?  Or should I just blame the Super Moon?

 walked in and found this...

hooked up...

bricked!

The forecast is for light winds and sunshine this weekend so Im gonna go out in the boat chasing a nice demersal or two for dinner. Happy to go out past direction bank but I hear the fish tend to be closer this time of year. Any suggestions on where to go - Im in the Quinns beach area. Was thinking of Mindarie or Two rocks staying in the 30 - 40 metre marks -  any suggestions greatly appreciated, cheers Dave

 what is your favourite soft plastic for your favourite spots?

hi all,

I'm looking at ideas for a rod.  I want this for casting mostly lures off the rocks, jetty, beach etc.  It won't be used on a boat at all (I have my boat fishing well and truly covered).

I don't do a lot of rock fishing around perth, but figure i'm mostly going to encounter tailor, bonito, and perhaps the odd mulloway (if i'm lucky).  as well as the usual whiting, herring and the likes. 

I want to cast lures on the most part (as stated above), but also like to soak a bait.  A 2 piece rod is a must for storage and transportation.  I'd most likely pair it to either a 4000 or 5000 real that i've got now. 

I'd give a budget between $80 and $140.  I do prefer cork hand grips, but EVA is ok also.

What do you have, or what would you recommend.

cheers,

Justo

Hi Crew

I have spent plenty of time over the years trolling around rapalas,halco's etc for pelagics but I have never tried skirts.  I am interested in trolling these around a bit faster than lures and for when there is less chance of some mackies and more so tuna, bonito etc

Has anyone got any recommendations for some skirts suitable to be used around metro and maybe occasionally down south or to the midwest.  Ideally I want to get them fully rigged but unsure of lengths and maybe some advice on colour

Cheers in advance

hi all,
has anybody suffered hives from eating certain types of fish?
the reason I ask is that im new to fishing/boating,so we try eating nearly every type of fish we catch
just to form an opinon.
My daughter came down with a bad case of hives after we caught and filited what ive been told was a Sampson fish.
we eat sand whiting ,hearing all the time with out any probs, so I don't think it was a reaction.

any ideas guys?

 Hey guys and girls,

i bought an Eagle Fishstrike 1000 a few years ago and I love it. 

The only problem is that my old boat sadly sunk a couple months ago and along with it went all the Leeds I need for this GPS. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to where I could find new Leeds for my old faithful item. I've been told that these Leeds have been discontinued :( 

if anyone could help me out it would be much appreciated

cheers.

 anyone going to north mole tonight?

hey all,

heading up to Jurien bay this weekend with boat never fished there before, is there a lot of ground straight out? and if there is a medium swell is it vary hairy? any help would be appreciated