Did anyone catch the small article in todays West about all those rec fishing deaths.

I also had thought to my self , that the number of accidents had increased, even just

in the last 12 months.There barely seems to be a week that goes by without a wave washing someone off

, a boat going down , or a fisho missing etc etc.

Any theorys? , is it just population, or maybe a lot of new people venturing out, or my

own theory, is that we are so sheltered at work, think s.o.ps ( safe operating procedures) and in  

our daily lives ( think signs for every bloody thing), that when people go out they are just not prepared

for something so unpredictable and wild as nature?

And in the face of skippers tickets , updated epirbs and widespread g.p.s , shouldnt we be having less accidents?

Enjoy

carnarvonite made me think with his last comments about fish and chips made me hungry haha my best fish and chips is archies in subiaco whats yours

 Haha don't want to do a big writeup but went out in the tinnie again ,got 3 snapper this Arvo after school lost 3 others with snapped hooks and line etc was a hot bite around sunset ! Enjoy the pics ( haha and I'm sick of filleting fish biggest pain in the ass!) I didn't get one in but was happy my mates could get the job done. The fish were around 5-6.5kg 

hi guys just wondering if anybody knows where I could get some stainless spring wire from have been searching with no luck any info greatly appreciated thanks

Just watched the news and seen that someone drowned setting marron nets in the Deep river. Does anybody know if it was Fisheries research or some one poaching out of season??

I saw some 1 has said in a thread that woodys point is the best ramp in the state I haven't used it but have used plenty of others through out the state my best would be point perron my worst would bella bella which to call it a ramp is really a lie ,if I get enough feed back I will put together a list of ramps conditions and hazards boatys face at them and put it on the site

Great customer service today and looks as if they have done the place right up, not too mention the upgrade in the quality of gear they now have.

they have won over a previously dissapointed customer to a happy chap with an urge to splurge.

 Hey guys I'm going out for a fish tommorow and going to try hale reef road although I don't know where it is could somebody plz tell me where it is and what people have been catching there also what depth it is and many some advice on how to catch some snapper and dhuie a any info would be great thanks

 Hi all, just caught my first harlequin off the rocks! Anyone got a good recipe they want to share??

 With summer well and truly over I'm finding it harder to tempt bream around the canning bridge sort of area.

Is this just winter and the bream not being as active and eating as much or have they justy left this area?

Cheers, Andrew

i recently bought a new stradic 2500fj and im looking for a rod perfect for soft plastic fishing for bream, i really need it to be around the size of a maximum of 6ft no longer, ty :)

 G'day fellas heading to exmouth in a couple of weeks n was chasing any info about the fishing, boat or land based up there as iv never been before. 

Cheers

Was just wondering if anyone has seen a good deal on a Stella 10000SW, given that the new model is coming out? I am chasing one for my upcoming Rowleys trip in October :)

I have been getting my servicing on twin 150hp Yamaha 4 Strokes done by Magnum Marine, but I've just heard they have closed down.

Any recommendations?  Keen on them having the proper diagnostic equipment.  I'm based in Ocean Reef, so NOR preferred.

Thanks in advance

 just had that sinking feeling come over me when you realize you forgot something. need gear lube before i can leave. someone please help.

 Thinking about heading to Warrooa in Sept for a fishing / surfing trip. I normally head North earlier (May) and stay at Gnaraloo..

..but this year things got busy so I need to go later.

I have,nt been to Warroora before so some help on where to camp, launch etc would be greatly appreciated

• What is the beach launching like at the various launch sites available. We will be launching a 3.9 tinnie with a 30hp on the back....
• I would like a little bit of peace where i camp. Not in the middle of a tent city. So where to camp
• What are the winds generally like at that time of year
• Are their plenty of fish around then 

getting old now and buggered hands dont help time to admit i need a elect boat winch. any one out there that can point in the right direction to have one fitted would be appreciated

 need to replace an old bung any suggestions where to start my search? clark rubber? preferably brick and mortar store

Towing the boat n wife n kids up to Coral Bay on 5th October for 1 week. I know its still 3 months away but just thought i'd put it out there early and see if any Fishwrecked Fisho's or Divers are gonna be up there would be good to say gday n have a beer. I wanna get a few dives in so a buddy would be good also ive never taken the boat out fishing/diving there and would like a contact to radio if any problems happen out there

Cheers Dave

Vid is;

Development and validation of a mid-water baited stereo-video technique for investigating pelagic fish assemblages. Recorded as part of a scientific research project conducted by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the University of Western Australia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uydjCqfqIY&feature=youtu.be

Just wondering if anybody had some ritual/punishment.

On our boat if we dont catch a legal fish we call it Dacked. Whoever is guilty of that sin has to drop their dacks and do a 360degree turn. Doesnt have to be done in open public (in my case that is probably very wise) but it is considered bad luck if we dont for future fishing.

Also include a crab pot string that has no keepers.

I dont remember where it started, and how it started, but it was many years ago fishing as Uni student off Rotto when "brown eyes" were in. Now part of the boat, and everyone that comes onboard for a fish is informed off the rule. Places pressure on my mates.

Yes another stradic vs saragosa thread. I'm tossing up between a Stradic 4000FJ or 5000FJ & a Saragosa 4000F. It's primary function is for casting lures (mostly poppers & metals) at tailor & salmon & it will be matched with a 9ft FWA rod. I want the stradic for the extra 15-20cm line retrieve per crank but I want the toughness of the gosa because I do tend to get covered in saltwater from head to toe when I'm walking the reefs. I don't care about the 50-60g difference in weights. I can't make up my mind either way so I'm after a deciding vote here, the reel that gets the most votes is the one I will buy.

Thanks,

CF

 Is the crabbing season still open down in Walpole?

would there be many fishos out there up for a sounder course if yes have you got any 1 in mind that could run it I would be happy to have a bbq and few beers at my place if we could find some one put on a course come on lowrance,garmin,huminbird,furono,and other sounder manufactures get your sales reps to do this stuff

 What is the best way to join to lengths of rope together to extend a anchor line?

 Been looking at stella fe's and keen to get your opinions if you've used or know of these reels. Hoping to use a 4000 fe for plastics in 30 odd metres of water. Looking forward to tax time haha

hey guys I recently acquired a new navman vhf for free, its been sitting in its box for a few years.
now ive installed it in my boat and found that it doesn't work, it doesn't even power up and yes it is wired up properly.
before I go out and buy a new one, is there anyone in perth who services or repairs marine radios
cheers for any help
wade

Have been fishing casually and boating pretty much 30 years, but  have never caught anything serious.  Well I have caught some Sambos on a charter, and have hooked a tuna whilst coming home from Rotto, but that's about it.

I want to get a new combo with a very low budget that can motivate me to target snapper/dhu around the Sound or 5 fathom.

What is the absolute minimum (new or used) I should be looking at?  What models and line weight?  I want spinning as I have a couple overheads already.

Hi people, I just purchased a Furuno Elite 7 and was wondering what the best frequency is the best to use for sonar?
Also what other tricks do you guys have to get the most out of the unit. I also only need it to go to a max of 35m?
Thanks