Fishing Discussion
Fish Frames research results
Submitted by Goodz on Sun, 2012-07-22 16:10Anyone else recieve some feedback from your fish frame donations? Just got a letter in the mail from fisheries with some info on a few fish that I donated the frames of, thought it may be of interest to you all to see the age to size of a couple fish.
Dhufish - 1021mm Female - 24 years old - Estimated 16.5kg *
Dhufish - 691mm Female - 9 years old - Estimated 5.4kg
Snapper - 709mm No data - 6 years old - Estimated 4.1kg
Anyone else have some more of their own details on fish frames they donated?
* This was my "20kg" Dhuie (on my scales) and just for the record we did try to release it but after such a long fight on light gear she was unable to be succesfully revived.
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Xzoga
Submitted by turts on Sun, 2012-07-22 14:46Hi guys as some of you may be aware I'm looking for a pe5/50lb rod to match a seagate 4500e
Had the xzoga taka-si 6615 suggested to me
Specs look pretty good for what I want which was mainly bottom bashin plus throwing poppers for kings little bit of an all rounder almost
Ideally wanted something around 6'2 but this length is not a bad suggestion
Never seen any xzoga rods especially in SA
Is anyone familiar with them especially this model and whether it would suit my needs
Also possibly price range if able!
Cheers
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GPS malfunction
Submitted by Tandawg on Sun, 2012-07-22 13:38Hello all,
While fishing this morning, I noticed the GPS was dropping its sattelites very often, something which never happens.
Finally a message pops up on the screen saying "GPS MODULE NOT RESPONDING".
It is a Lowrance unit with an external antenna.
Its certainly got me confused.
Chris
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Mobile trailer repairman
Submitted by Dirt on Sun, 2012-07-22 13:09 Hey guys I know this has been discussed before but I'm planning to get my trailer re galvanized. I'm not mechanically minded and have no room at my place to do the work. I'm chasing a mobile trailer repairman or a semi retired person who is mechanically minded .I require someone to strip the trailer down assist in getting it regalved and put it back together obviously in the shortest time possible as I will have to organize to Moore my boat somewhere while this is being done? I will be replacing all nuts and bolts and maybe one of the axles but I'm not sure. Any help would be appreciated
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Furuno 585
Submitted by Hicko on Sun, 2012-07-22 12:32Hey guys im wanting to buy a Furuno 585 eiither new or second hand. If anyone has one to offload or knows of anywhere selling them at a good price flick me a pm.
Thanks guys
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Rocket launcher
Submitted by bsgfish on Sun, 2012-07-22 12:17Going to make a rocket launcher for my boat and wanted some feedback on the spacings between rod holders please. Was thinking about 250mm or am I able to go smaller or do i need more spacing?
rod building
Submitted by spook on Sun, 2012-07-22 10:50Hey does anybody know of some good sites to get info on rod building and where to get some quality saltwater blanks,overhead and spin. Need to find some quality components too.
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saturday nights efforts including a supprize catch!! (photo added)
Submitted by fisho-ron on Sat, 2012-07-21 23:08with the weather looking good troy, my mate whitey and myself decided to head out for a night fish.
got in the water about noon and headed out to the north side of rotto in the 40's looking for some dhu's before it got dark, well, after many spots tried with nothing coming over the side at all and nearing dark we decided to head in to a spot in 20mtrs and drop the pick down and start the burly going.
after 20 mins the first fish pulled over the side was a 63cm dhu, followed by another 2 after that,
a bit smaller than my keeping rule at 60cm, but well over 50cm, so they were returned.
from then on the dhu's went quiet and everything else started, pinky's galore with some keepers and alot of under size thrown back, 2 nice KG's, 2 bronzey's, 1 leapord shark (i think), skippys by the truckload, 3 port jacksons, dirty stinken eel, plus numerous other shit fish and a couple of decent squid.
only a few fish kept for the table and every thing else returned.
there were plenty of squid but they were very fussy and wouldnt chase the jig, so only managed the 2.
then troy being the jag ass prick he is, pull's this crayfish in on the bottom hook, bloody good size as well, spewin we couldnt keep it.
heres a pick of the cray(sorry about the pick it's of the phone) and ill put up some pics of the fish 2morow sometime.
a good night with lots of fish caught by all!! with a few jimmys washing it all down.
cheers ron

this is what was kept for the night

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NOR Beach Weed?
Submitted by Leemo on Sat, 2012-07-21 22:34 G'day guys. Just wondering how the weed is like at the mo, NOR? Might get out for a flick tomorrow arvo after watching the mighty Dockers flog the Giants.
Cheers, Leemo.
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Ocean pools to beat sharks coming our way soon
Submitted by tailor marc on Sat, 2012-07-21 20:46Should be interesting how packed they will get and will they stand up to our big W.A storms....
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/ocean-pools-to-beat-sharks/story-e6frg12c-1226431606805
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Perth Charter Recomendations
Submitted by LB Fisher on Sat, 2012-07-21 20:20Hi all,
Im after everyone's recomendations on charter operators running out of Perth (Hillary's to Freo). I'm after offshore day trips chasing anything from billfish, spaniards, samson, pelagics through to bottom fishing for Dhu, snapper etc.
I have a heap of mates rolling into town early October - if it were you, what species would you chase and with which charter operator?
Looking forward to hearing of your experiences & recommendations
Cheers & Beers
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Rovex bario
Submitted by parry123 on Sat, 2012-07-21 19:55Hey everyone just wondering where I could find a rovex barrio around Perth? Any help would be good
Thanks parry
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Stradic FJ got in the water - now making noise
Submitted by Jelle on Sat, 2012-07-21 19:05Hey guys,
my stradic FJ 5000 ended up in the water a couple of days ago. It wasn' in there for more than 8-10sec. I gave it a rinse with fresh water, cleaned it up, put some of the grease in the maintenance port and it appeared fine. Didn't use it for a day or two and now I picked it up it's not smooth any more. It's not really a grinding sound, more of a constant soft noise when I turn the handle.
Do I need to send it for service, or can I take it apart myself? It's pretty new, only bought it couple of months ago..
Cheers!
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Lancelin Info
Submitted by Albee Mangles on Sat, 2012-07-21 18:10Guy, heading up to Lancelin in a few weeks to do some yakking, and also have a mate coming with his boat. Just chasing a bit of info;
* Whats the launch like for boats? Mate has a 6m Assasin, is it doable, its a beach ramp i gather?
* Whats the ground like along the 20m contour just out from town? Ill be on a yak, so cant travel too far north or south, but capable of heading out 3-5km.
Not looking for coords, unless you are keen to share, but just some general advice.
Cheers in advance.
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Muiron Management area
Submitted by Gibbsy on Sat, 2012-07-21 11:28Can someone confirm that I am right in saying fishing is fine in the management area but not allowed in the 3 conservation areas.
heading up in late August for a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Gibbsy
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Fishing Licence
Submitted by Jake_P on Fri, 2012-07-20 17:18Can anyone tell me does an interstate visitor need a fishing licence to keep a feed of fish and does that person need a WA skippers ticket to drive another persons boat or is the licence thats issued in there home state good enough to drive a boat on .I got a couple of mates coming from over east and one from the NT to fish in October .When I lived in the NT you didnt even need to register your boat only the boat trailer let alone have any sort of licence to fish .Cheers JP
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job help PLEASE
Submitted by meglodon on Fri, 2012-07-20 15:01Hi
I have got a son staying with me at the moment and he is driving me crazy, he has been with us for 3 weeks now and he's bored stiff. He works on construction as a TA The last job finished a month ago and I need him to get back to work for my sanity he has tickets for this that and the other doesn't do drugs his only vice is he fornicates females when ever he gets the chance. If someone can help with a bit of knowledge about a job going up north/goldfields or OS and give him some info on who to contact etc it would be most appreciated by his grateful dad
thanks for any help
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Protests againest Shark Finning & Paul Watson arrest
Submitted by Knot Big Enuff on Fri, 2012-07-20 12:50Perth CBD now - just infront of Exchange Plaza ... police is expecting the crowd to expand!
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Fishing Charter Exmouth
Submitted by forbee4 on Fri, 2012-07-20 09:59Hi guys, the cuz and myself will be in Exmouth in the beginning of August and want to go on the onstrike fishing sportfish charter.
Only thing is they need a minimum of 4 and there are only two of us.
If anyone else will in Exmouth at the same time and is interested, please let me know.
Cheers :)
EDIT - Oops forgot dates
30 July - 5 Aug
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Daiwa warranty issue!
Submitted by joffa on Thu, 2012-07-19 21:29Adam, please delete if this is unfairly slanderous in any way, but jmho and need's to be allerted to anyone thinking of daiwa purchases from Australia on the the basis of after sales care, as a consideration.
while working in the trade this was a Major selling point, one im sorry for making.Times have changed!!!
Guys who own ANY Daiwa reel's beware.....please read the following ridiculous response from a service tech at Daiwa, very very disgruntled with this response.....imagine we all had this approach to problem solving, and remember this product was purchased from Daiwa AUSTRALIA - not off the net from OS at a far cheaper price because of "a better warranty this way" - warranty what?
I have removed the respondants name as this doesn't need to be like that.but, apparently a sheared bearing is normal expected wear.
And I have underlined the parts of the reply email that make hulk angry.
Bear in mind it's a twenty buck bearing, for a very expensive reel, so i have lost faith in the after sales service of this product.
read the bottom email first ...then this reply, then go buy Shimano.I have also forwarded our "dealings" to the state ombudsman.
I hate being treated like the little guy when I support a brand and do the right thing.
Hi Joff,
There are a few things that could have caused that problem, however with a reel that is 2 years old and has been ‘Flogged’ this would come under normal expected wear. Also bearings are never covered under the manufactures warranty unless it is a brand new reel out of the box, never been used and has a bearing problem.
So would you like to purchase the rubber seal and one handle bearing??
Kind Regards
Service Department
Daiwa Australia Pty Ltd
Tel: (02) 8644 8644
Fax: (02) 8644 8666
From: Joff Weston [mailto:joffaw@bigpond.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:18 PM
To: Daiwa Service
Subject: An Enquiry From The Website - Saltiga LD35 repair.
Hey Guys,
Just noticed an annoying clicking in the handle of my Saltiga LD35 and
thought to check it for parts required.....first time ive seen this so
thought to pass it on FYI.
As you can see in the attached pic, the handle bearing was the culprit
and I'm guessing it went while fighting a good bottom ooglie!!!
Funny thing was that the bearing had actually sheared in half!!!!
Interestingly the internal parts of the bearing showed signs of
fatigue caused by rust, admittedly I'm in no way gentle with this reel
- it gets flogged in fact, lots of xo bottom grubbers and sambo's etc.
so it cops it but I've never seen a handle bearing shear, even in the
T/bar handles of old that seemed to (if an angler put too much crank
on the handle) shear the handle stem.
I used to work on the Jigging boats on the west coast and have seen
most things broken over the years so all good there.
I decided to just pull this same bearing off a Saltiga Z-6000GT that
only gets used for stick-baiting and noticed a rubber seal between the
start of the handle and the inside handle bearing, that prevents water
getting to the bearing from the inside wall of the handle - without
waffling too much,
could this be the reason the bearing failed in the LD35?
Yes i know they are CRBB's??
Or is it just not up to the brawlers we get off the bottom, on this
side of the country or the over large "manhands" cranking too hard on
the handle. lol.
I fitted that rubber seal to the reel to stop future water intrusion
and require both parts for this repair.
This reel is still under warranty as was only purchased in 2010.
My address is :
XXXX
Kind regards
Joff Weston
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So they reckon SHEEP are to blame !?!?
Submitted by Dizzy on Thu, 2012-07-19 14:36Always looking to pass the buck .....
Funny, haven't seen many floating sheep around Wedge before ... :-/
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Navionics Gold Card
Submitted by Darryl on Thu, 2012-07-19 14:28Hi All,
Need some help on my Lowrance ElITE -5.
Just purchase Navionics Gold Card.
Imagery of the Navionics navigational charts (safety depths, depth contours, spot soundings, text, etc.). Is this only available when on water via satellite . When I installed the card the GPS shows my position. I know its a stupid question but when on water will I pick up the cards.I have not been on the water since I purchase the card.
Darryl
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fixing trailer - need 20mm threaded shaft- 50cm
Submitted by hekser on Thu, 2012-07-19 14:06G'day bought myself a 16ft ali, the trailers a bit shit, back support to hold up the runners bent and nuts locked in, heated it up cant get it free- cutting the thing off and redoing it myself,
need around 50cm of 20mm threaded shaft to remount it. cant seem to find anywhere to get it- not a tradey and never had a need for it- rung around a few places, bunnings (stop at 10mm) midalia, dont stock it. can anyone suggest where i can pick some up?
i need to get it done asap as another FW member is gonna weld up a crack in the hull saturday(hopefully) and i need to transport it there and cant really drive it without it there... any ideas greatly appreciated
cheers
hekser
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Jack Erskine ( RIP )
Submitted by Mainey on Thu, 2012-07-19 11:25Hi,
have been informed Mr. Jack Erskine has passed away 
Those that know jack will know of his humility and absolute willingness to assist fellow fisher people
Those that have not had the pleasure may have seen his name on selected quality fishing reels etc
RIP Jack 
I'm all the better for your experiences
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Sebile
Submitted by SABRE on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:57Hey guys has any-one used the sebile brand stick baits to chase tailor locally with any success ? If so which have you had most luck with ?
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Towing boat with Nissan X Trail
Submitted by Tandawg on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:34Hi all,
I am thinking of downgrading to a Nissan XTrail and would like to know the thoughts of some owners.
I have a boat (ali Barcrusher) with BMT of 1300Kg so most times it would be around 1400 under tow.
X Trails are supposedly rated to 2000Kg and highest for a mid sized SUV.
What are your thoughts????
Thanks in advance.
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nautical charts, karon beach- phuket/ longboat hire
Submitted by hekser on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:02just putting this out there- off to phuket next friday - staying in karon beach - looking to go fishing- anyone have any experience fishing in phuket? ive heard you can hire longtail boats - anyone done this and been for a fish? anyone else going to be there want to hook up for a charter? anyone have any navmaps for the area ? ive got a ruff one but knowing that the boats will have no sounders im going to have to try fish contours and rockier areas- anyone have any info to share? Cheers
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Farewell Trueblue III HELLO new Rig.
Submitted by Trueblue3 on Thu, 2012-07-19 09:31G'day everyone,
Thought it was about time Dad and I got a little serious with our fishing...
Dad sold the Seafox 257 and got this :) mild mid lift crisis at the young age of 61.... He definatly caught me off guard!
..Introducing * AR 'N' AR TOO * - ( decals coming, along with a fishwrecked sticker mybe??? )
First sea trial went well, ALOT of books to read regarding the serious sounding equiptment we have, Twin Yamaha 150's...she gets up and goes!
Looking at heading out this weekend to chase these snapper :P
When I am up to speed with everything and confident with the boat I will be asking for deckies...
Cheers to ALL BOAT BUSINESS for all there help with this :)
See ya's out there..
Matt & John.
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comments? fin nor marquesa jigging reel
Submitted by anypuddle on Thu, 2012-07-19 00:12hi, currently addicted, like many- to demersal jigging, got plenty of average to ok gear but recently got a nice rod so looking for a suitable reel, want to run 40/50lb interested in these fin nors marquesa,
im thinking i like the faster retrieve with your empty jigs ready for another drop,
retrieve listed at somethig like 51 inches for the 20 size. always buy shimano, daiwa etc, so thanks for your thoughts fellas.
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Fin-Nor Marquesa Fishing Reel OH MA20T
Fin-Nor Marquesa Overhead Reels
BE AMAZED: LIGHTER, STRONGER FASTER! Fin-Nor's Marquesa fishing reel range has redefined what an overhead lever-drag fishing reel can be for anglers who jig, cast, troll or bottom fish offshore.
The bodies of the Fin-Nor Marquesa fishing reels are made of the finest 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminium, forged then machined. The MA 20 and 30 have an open top design; the MA20T and 30T have a machined top bar and an adjustable ratchet clicker, so you can adjust the tension at free spool.
This Particular Model of Fin-Nor Marquessa the Marquesa OH MA20T Fishing Reel has 7 bearings a gear ratio of 6.1:1 and a fishing line capacity of 330 Metres of 20lb fishing line.
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