Fishing Discussion
Crabbing
Submitted by rusty69 on Sat, 2012-10-13 03:27Hey Guys and Gals
I was wondering if any 1 would know about crabbing in cockburn sound it is closed till the middle of December, but i have been told that the sound ends at Carnac with a straight line into the coast if this was the case i should be able to crab north of this line, does any 1 know if this is right or not. I know it is not the ideal time but i have some bait to get out of me freezer.
And has any 1 done any crabbing down Bremmer Bay way and what times of the year would be the best?
Cheers Rusty
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National broadband network ...
Submitted by Shane O on Fri, 2012-10-12 20:04We have just done our prestart with our builder, we live in meadow springs and the nbn will be up and running by the time we have the house built.
They said we need a bronze cable pack as a minimum, this will cost $2500. Very confused about it all the guy new what he was talking about but just not sure if that is the normal price?.
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4wd access at woodmans??
Submitted by stylz on Fri, 2012-10-12 19:58
Anybody know if you can take your four by on the beach around woodies
Planning on taking my heavy gear down for the sharks .
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fishing competition spread sheet help
Submitted by meglodon on Fri, 2012-10-12 17:37Hi guys
Can anyone help me I have been hijacked into the position of record keeper for a new fishing club Port Bouvard recreational and Sporting Club (fishing section) and I'm looking for some free software to keep the competition results on and will update the winners progressivly. It must be able to have date,species,weight,and name of competitor and be able (if possible) to update the info as it is put in any help would be most appreciated
Oh and one other thing it must be able to be used by someone who is not computor literate (thats me)
thanks in advance for any help possible
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the tackle shack???
Submitted by Dreamtime on Fri, 2012-10-12 13:44anybody know if the tackle shack in malaga is still open? tried calling a couple of times with no answer.
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Crabs in the Swan!
Submitted by Lockie on Fri, 2012-10-12 10:18Hey guys with the weather looking a little windy for the weekend and wantint to take the boat out for a run i was thinking of going in the swan i have herd alot of reports of tailor in the swan if anyone would be able to mention some good areas to try trolling for them that would be awsome. Also i was thinking of putting in some crabs netts do you think its to early for them ?? Any info on the swan would be great Cheers Guys Dave
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Okuma
Submitted by SABRE on Fri, 2012-10-12 09:13Hey guys looking for a reel for an upcoming exxy trip. Like the look and specs of okuma Salina II 16000 any feedback on these would be appreciated. Cheers
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Gummy Shark
Submitted by Genoa on Fri, 2012-10-12 06:39Is there a size limit on Gummy Sharks?
I know the Whaler shark limit but can't find any info on gummy's.
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New fishing lake?
Submitted by Blotteh on Thu, 2012-10-11 22:36 So after driving past this for the last 7 years ive never seen it dryed up so would there be any fish or has anyone ever fished it?
the lake is woodlupine brook reserve
Also i saw on this site kids catching crap
are you allow to do that?
http://www.good-fish.com/catch_list.php?srh=1&lat=-25.44327&lng=104.58984&srh=1&loc_select=custom&srange=1000&species=All&datefrom=All&dateto=All&submit=Search
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mauritius charters
Submitted by mateusz on Thu, 2012-10-11 20:55hey,
i was just wondering if anyone has any positive or negative feedback on charters over there? im going in a few weeks time with the mrs.
I have tried looking for reviews on here and online, doesn't seem to be too many.
from what i found these guys have a few postive reviews and are pretty much on my hotels door step... so they are my first choice for now.
http://www.blackriver-mauritius.com/
any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
i'll be sure to post a report & photo's when i get back.... hopefully holding on to some monsters!!!
cheers
matt
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Best mono for penn 30vsw
Submitted by Trevor68 on Thu, 2012-10-11 20:20G'day
i bought a penn 30 wide and I have teamed it up with a shimano 15-24kg t-curve
i was just wondering what strength line would be better to use on such a combo for fish like marlin, tuna, sailfish and sharks ? I am stuck inbetween the 30lbs and the 50lbs but not sure which one offers best advantage for these fish?
Any help would be great!
thanks
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exmouth
Submitted by mikeurnot on Thu, 2012-10-11 19:46Just wondering if any members will be up at Exmouth from the 1st of November till the following Wednesday.
Got my self a heap of poppers for Gts landbased.
50kg GT I caught in my Dreams LOL .
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Hervey Bay/1770 mid-north QLD trip - Other suggesttions??
Submitted by PattyT on Thu, 2012-10-11 15:37Hey guys, heading up to Hervey Bay/1770 in the next few weeks on an 8 day trip. We'll be in an RV and mostly fishing land based. Besides the Uragen Pier, the rocks in 1770 i was just wondering if any of you guys have any suggestions for some good spots or options in that area? We'll also be heading out of a few guided charters if the winds play nice.
Thanks guys
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Anyone going out this weekend?
Submitted by MetroMako on Thu, 2012-10-11 15:11Anyone going out this weekend?Looking a fair bit sloppy with 10-17 knot winds and 1.8 -2m swell.Just wondering if anyone's gonna give it a go before the ban?If it's anything like last weekend it got a bit dodgy in the arvo.
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Buying Boats Interstate
Submitted by Francis on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:47G'day guys,
Just wondering if any of you guys have purchased a boat from interstate and how you went about it / what were your experiences ?
I will soon be in the market for a striper or a trophy (at this stage... still doing my research) but I notice that there is a lot more boat choice and better prices in the eastern states.
I imagine the whole process of viewing / testing / purchasing / getting it back to WA (either driving it or some other way) would be an adventure to say the least. Would have to allow at least $5000 on top of the price to cover trips, accomodation and transport back.
Keen to hear any one's similar experiences.
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White Hills
Submitted by Jase123 on Thu, 2012-10-11 12:00Hey Guys,
Just wondering if anyone can give me a little bit of information on White Hills atm.
Is there much weed? Is it worth a fish?
Was thinking about going tomorrow night - what should we target?
Cheers! Jase.
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Bloody Grey Nomads!!
Submitted by pale ale on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:21Found this on a different site 
We need one of these around Karratha, with all the mudcrab poachers!

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Mandurah Boat Show
Submitted by GenesisCraft on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:00Hey All,
Just wondering if many of you are heading to the boat show this weekend. Hopefully the weather holds out on sat/sun because it seems like this years show has alot to offer!
If you do come down make sure you have a walk through our stand (near the pub of course). You don't have to be buying a boat (althought that would be great) to come through and say g'day. We would love to hear other peoples thoughts about fishing/boating in W.A. it always helps to "keep your finger on the pulse" as they say.
Also feedback on our craft would be nice as well I always find it better to have a chat in person with people then you can get more of a gauge on everyone's thoughts and opinions!!
Well, hope to see you all there! Happy boating!
P.S. The boat in the photo will be one of the ones we have on display!!
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hypothetically speaking
Submitted by grayzeee on Wed, 2012-10-10 20:44If you were to head out for an evening fish this sunday the 14th (last day before the ban), and return to the ramp with your dhu in the esky, say after midnight , do you think you'd get pinged for it?
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bluewater exmouth
Submitted by richo72 on Wed, 2012-10-10 19:25hi guys
dont normally praise people publicly but i just had to thank the guys at Bluewater Exmouth, in particular NEIL .
The guys gave us some great advice and managed to put us on to some great fish, even if the sharks took their fair share.
It was a joy to see people that enjoyed their job and would go out of their way to help.
Thanks
Richo
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Warnbro Sound Crabs
Submitted by JasFishing on Wed, 2012-10-10 17:24Just wondering if there has been many crabs around Warnbro Sound l8ly, I was hoping on taking my 2 kids 5 and 12 out tomorrow morning in the tinny to see if we can get any as there is the closure in the sound and peel inlet.
Tight lines all.
Jas
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Weed reports?
Submitted by billstar on Wed, 2012-10-10 17:23Hay fellas could anyone please tell me what the weed up at two rocks / wilbinga is like at the moment?
soft plastics at night?
Submitted by merdel12 on Wed, 2012-10-10 16:29wanted to go down or a fish for flatties sunset
can they see the plastics at night?
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Crew & beverages seeking skipper and boat this weekend
Submitted by LB Fisher on Wed, 2012-10-10 15:03Two accomplished anglers and a packed 100ltr esky seeking skipper and boat for fun times on the water this weekend. Happy to contribute towards fuel costs etc. Post below and lets have a ball
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Tablet / smart phone app For those with Go Pro Hero 2'S
Submitted by Muppet on Wed, 2012-10-10 14:29Just a bit of info for those out with Go Pro Hero 2's who may want to download this new app.
The application for tablets and smart phones was released today. Go to apple store to free download.
Have downloaded it already and works a treat. Allows you to view footage in real time on your Ipad or iphone (with a small time delay). As long as you have the wireless backpack.
I was thinking of using the app to view footage from a tow cam !
cheers
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Anyone for the Abrolhos??
Submitted by Paul G on Wed, 2012-10-10 14:25Looking for diver/fisher for Abrolhos trip. Leaving tonight or early tomorrow morning getting back Sunday afternoon. Taking the kayaks over again so mostly going to be snorkelling/freediving, diving and fishing from the kayaks.
PM if interested or want more details.
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Going for a fish today in the swan if anyone wants to meet up for fish
Submitted by NightWolf on Wed, 2012-10-10 14:20going to the bridge at the end of mill point rd narrows bridge i think its called
going this afternoon till after dark sometime
if anyone wants to meet up there your welcome to come join ...
will have black 4x4 nissan my son will be with me as well
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Fishing in Harvey
Submitted by Us3 on Wed, 2012-10-10 12:02Ok, here's the story....... my 14 year old son who is a mad keen fisherman but never catches anything! We live in Harvey so we have been out to all the local dams and beachs and still not caught a thing. Where is somewhere I can take him that he might have some luck, what sort of bait do we use, what sort of hook/rig/rod and anything you can possibly think of we'll probably need to know - have you gathered by now, I have no bloody clue?!
Thanks for any advice you could pass on!
Cheers, Mandie
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Mid-west Bait
Submitted by whitesr on Wed, 2012-10-10 09:15Hello,
I was wondering what people use for fresh bait in Mid-west WA. I moved across from QLD and am used to pumping for yabbies, hand-netting for prawns, catching beach worms and using pippies. However it would appear that most if not all of these options are not possible (especially with hand-net restrictions). I have heard that yabbies and worms etc aren't present as the water is not as rich with nutrients. The absence of high quality esteries doesn't help the situation. Squid is an option but as I wrote on another post this seems to be quite unreliable going into summer
I live in Geraldton and I am land-based and am targeting Whiting ranging up to Mullaway. I guess my question is what fresh bait are people getting? I am tight and would prefer not to have to buy bait also because I've never had to before and ultra fresh is best! Thanks
Sam
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