Not sure if this has been posted before

http://www.gizmag.com/deeper-fishfinder/22997/

Sounder transducer that links via wireless to your phone. Idea seems to be that you cast it out to the area you are fishing and lets you see if there are fish there. Guessing it would only work in glass flat conditions though?!

Got emailed this document, nice to see some research that actually compliments the exisitng rules and closures, and states we do not need anymore.

http://www.goldendolphin.com/WSarticles/Australia's%20Unappreciated%20and%20Maligned%20Fisheries.pdf

G'day All , First Post , am off to Fiji on Friday , for 3 months , so will hope to send some posts of a few captures.

The Fremantle Premium pot ocky is very popular with our customers and FW members so just a heads up we got another big deliver today. It comes straight from the boat to the processor where its cryovaced and delivered to us within 1-2 days so VERY fresh. Premium octopus that is fully food grade, head off and descent size tenticles.

We all know demersals love fresh local ocky and the weekend forecast looking very nice at the moment for us boaties.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/top-stories/mullaloo-man-escapes-shark-attack/story-e6frg12l-1226402770493

Hi guys i have managed to get next week of work looking for some good places to fish no more than 3 hrs from perth.Will be landbased and just unsure where would be hitting atm as im not much of a winter fisherman i do have a 4x4 so any places you could suggest would be much appreciated.

I would love more to go for mulloway, sharks but anything in the ocean really as its been i while since ive stretched my arms.

Thanks in advance Matt

When in Shark Bay last year, camping up near cape peron I was snorkelling around some reef with a gidgee and saw what looked liked spangled emperor.

There was quite a few in schools of around a dozen-20, mostly pretty small but i followed them around and speared one that was about 1kilo. It was similar to the one in the image below, but was a real brassy color all over, almost olivey, no splotches or anything, and I think it had very minor colour around the eyes (going off memory here). Inside the mouth was orangey.

Anyway i was quite proud of myself until my dad told me it was some kind of crap not good eating emperor, so we ended up using it for bait :s

Been bugging me for a while and i cant seem to find any good ID/pictures of one, maybe because they arent a target species? Does anyone know of or have seen such a fish?

Hey Guys,

I think everyone should jump on this.

The text below clearly shows some of the things that are happening with marine reserves are just crazy.

Normally I don't push this stuff on to other people but after reading about Damon's experience I think we all need to get in on this before it spirals further out of control. Read below:

Recreational anglers in Australia are being steamrolled by green group pressure so a marginal government can stay in power. If you don't like being told what you can and can't do by green groups pressuring the government, or if you value the Coral Sea, then you need to act now!

You can make a difference in under 60 seconds...

The Short Story is that if you value recreational fishing anywhere in Australia, not just the Coral Sea, you need to click the link below and fill out your name and email address, and then press submit, and you'll have sent a letter to the minister for environment, expressing your concern over current marine reserve closures. He will then recieve this as an email from your personal address. I would urge you to act regardless of where you are in the world. You can read the letter and send it at the below link.

http://nomadsportfishing.com.au/wordpress/sustainable-recreational-fishing/

If you have already sent a letter, thanks for your support! Concerned fishermen from around the world have so far sent over 5000 letters to the minister since last Thursday, and we're just getting started, so I would urge you to please do whatever you can to spread the word on this, it affects recreational fishermen all over Australia.

The Full Story started over 3 years ago, and I've been involved the whole way, with many many meetings with the heads of the environment department and other various scientists, culminating in a meeting with the Federal Environment Minister, Mr Tony Burke, about 4 weeks ago. I hate to get political, but I can only tell you what I've seen in this process and what I've been told by the various government representatives along the way, and hope this inspires you to do something, and also to spread the word in every way you can. What is happenning here is just not right and not fair to recreational anglers.

I do need to make clear straight up that the whole of the Coral Sea is not being closed to recreational anglers, and nor should it be, with many areas still open to recreational angling, HOWEVER, the closure of Marion, Kenn and Osprey Reefs in the Coral Sea is a prime example of recreational anglers being steamrolled by green group pressure so a marginal government can stay in power. These reefs are unique, special places that every Australian angler, and every future generation of anglers should have the right to access when they choose to do so. Again, if you don't like being told what you can and can't do by green groups, then you need to act now!!!!

The environment department reviewed the Coral Sea marine reserve, starting this process 3 years ago, and then proposed a very practical zoning proposal early in 2012, which was entirely acceptable to recreational fishermen, and which would actually benefit recreational anglers. This proposal was based on sound scientific research and facts. I was shown a zoning map in March 2012, which was the final draft prepared by government scientists, and it was a great plan, which would protect the reef, but also allow access for recreational anglers, by way of pelagic only yellow zones, essentially allowing for catch and release fishing, but also for the keeping of a few pelagic fish for immediate consumption at sea only(no take back to land). The scientists from the environment department had listened, and come up with a wonderful, world leading management plan.

This draft plan then went to the politicians and came back a month later with green zones everywhere, and when we were again shown the map in April, it had completely changed, but there was absolutley no science to explain why it had changed. We could see that even the environment department's own people were dissapointed that all their good work had been ignored and had been for nothing.

The fact is that the green groups, led by PEW, a US-based environmental organisation funded by oil money, applied huge pressure to a labor government who relies on greens support to stay in power and the government dutifully pulled out their green highlighter and started drawing random and unexplained green zones all over the place to keep the green groups happy.

If you are happy to get told where you can and cannot fish by green group pressure and no scientific facts or research, then just sit back and do nothing, and it will keep happening, the green groups will have won, and soon we'll be locked out of everywhere in Australia just because it suits the greens and makes them feel all warm and fuzzy. Some interesting key facts here:-

• The PEW environmntal group started lobbying the Australian Government 3 years ago, and managed to force Peter Garret to make the Coral Sea a Marine Reserve about 18 months ago. This had no impact other than the name, but it was the start of a slippery slope.
• The PEW environmental group is from the USA and is funded by oil company charitable trust money, and is a way for oil companies to feel good about themselves by passing on tax deductable profits to green groups to try and make up for their environmental pillaging. This group has lots of money and lots of lobbying power, and they think they can get whatever they want, whenever they want just by adding more money! 
• Before this process started, there was over 60% of the entire Coral Reef mass in the Coral Sea already marked as green zones. This huge green zone covering Lihou and Coringa Herald Reefs has been in place for the past 20 years or more. With 60% of the Reefs in the Coral Sea already a no take green zone, do we really need more? Of course we don't, and that is also what many leading scientists have said!!! The scientists got told by politicians that this was not enough green area and were told to make more green zones happen. Shouldn't that work the other way around?
• PEW wanted the entire Coral Sea made into a huge green zone, and locked up to everything. The Australian Government managed to resist this push, and implemented a strategic sientific appraisal of the area, with the science based zoning maps released in March 2012, these being praised by all recreational fishing groups as a huge step forwards in conservation, tourism and access. The scientific approach recommended pelagic only fishing zones be implemented at many Coral Sea reefs, this is because these zones have the same conservation value as green zones, but they allow access for low impact activities that won't harm the reef. Pelagics are the main species targetted in the Coral Sea, and this zoning would allow for recreational fishing access, with the same environmental outcomes as Green zones!!! PERFECT!! A great solution you would think.
• HOWEVER - After proposing this zoning before the final round of public consultation, the politicians got involved, reviewed the zoning and decided there needed to be more green on the map just to keep their mates in the Greens Party happy. The Environment department even proposed the pelagic only zone be a different shade of green, to keep the green groups happy, but not acceptable was the government reply! 
• This then resulted in the current zoning map we have today, that has been determined by politicians being pressured by green groups, rather than by solid scientific evidence and processes. If we as recreational fishermen allow this to happen, it will set a frightening precedent that shows that green group pressure can win out over scientific process and that the concerns of 5 million Australian recreational fishers can just be ignored. This is simply how these green groups operate, and if we allow the flood gates to open, heaven help recreational fishing in Australia.

So, what can you do?

We need marine reserves, and properley managed marine parks in Australia, but they must be implemented with conservation and access for low impact activities as their primary goals, not be implemented just to keep green groups happy.

To tell the minister you are not happy with this process, and to tell him you want it changed, simply click the link below, write your name and email address and click submit. Could not be easier.

ALSO, make sure you send this to every concerned recreational angler you know, post the issue on your facebook page, talk about it on forums, email it to people.  

MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT THIS. It effects every recreational angler in Australia, and we simply cannot sit back and be steamrolled by a bunch of green groups pressuring a marginal government. We want marine reserve implementation based on scientific processes and to keep access for low impact activities as a priority. Not too much to ask I think!!

This all sounds very dramatic I know, but if you care about recreational fishing in Australia, or want access to your local waterways, now is the time to take 60 seconds of your day and make a difference. Just click below to open the web page. You can also put comments on our facebook page and tell us what you think, or just email us.

http://nomadsportfishing.com.au/wordpress/sustainable-recreational-fishing/

On a much lighter note, we will be sending out an awesome newsletter video

featuring some great Bligh Reef action in the next few days, so keep an eye out for that soon.

Best Regards

 Cant wait for this to be finished.... update of my new rig ... just finished in the paint shop

I'm needing a new overhead for bottom bouncing, $300 budget, 

Been looking at the Fin-Nor Marquesa MA20 or 30, Daiwa Saltist single speed LD30, or the Shimano Tyrnos,

I was looking for some feedback on the pro's and cons of these three reels, the Fin-Nor looks good value for the spec/drag (18K)

Any comments would be appreciated.

Hey guys,

Last time i was in denham i left my bream rod loose in the car - and, well, after the trip home from cape peron it was not so much intact as i would have liked.

Just the tip has snapped off, does anybody know where i could get it repaired? Perth metro.

Not good form when you have a verbal agreement on the phone and have distance stopping a pick up of item for a few days, only to have a message that its sold . No apology or sorry , Doesn't that s#$t ya !  Not just me is it ?

 what is the line to use? need to fit around 500m of 50lb braid on a stella 10k sw.

wanna use it for deep jiggin.

i know the high gear isnt ideal, but i will cope.

what brands have the thinnest strength to diameter ratio?

cheers.

hey guys!

was just wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on how to land an eagle ray, ive been trying for a couple of years now, using large butter-fish as bait!

what is the desired line strength, i was thinking 30lb fireline???

what leader???

what rig would i actually use, i know the trick is to keep the bait on the bottom but nothin seems to work with the rigs i use... i usually use 5/0 hooks?

running sinker or fixed sinker?

wire trace or just a mono leader?

cheers guys!

Hi Guys

Im heading to Kalbarri in three weeks and was wondering if anyone has heard any reports?

Any help would be appreciated.

hey all,

so ill be heading up to quobaa in a fortnights time with another mate of mine. iv been told the weathers looking good but the winds been a lill all over the place but forecasts are averaging mostly 20 knot eatsterlys. is there anyone whos just recently been up there who can shed a lill light on the weather situation?

iv got the car ready and the gear packed but my mate is in need of a cheapy spinning rod just for the trip, 8ft+ 30lb and only wants to spend $100. so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

plus im sure to knock up some sort of a report for guys when im back 

cheers Jay

Hey, just wondering has anyone had any luck at the sheds lately? Fished the north mole last night for a few hours and got nothin, didnt see anyone get anything either. Beaches nor seem pretty weeded up too

 does anyone have one, are they as good as they say they are, im thinkin if gettin one

just wondering if any one had been out the jetty lately and has cuaght or seen much cuaght

r

         Hey people posted a question 2 weeks ago for advice regarding our trip to Broome, Fitzroy River + Exmouth. We managed to jam so much into the trip, except didn’t make to Exmouth during 2nd week as we hit the Fitzroy a 2nd time. Will keep it to fishing details as not much of a wordsmith & 1 finger typing gets real tedious. After pretty much driving straight via Great Northern Hwy we arrived around 11am Friday of the long weekend.

        After dropping off our gear and catching with a friend we took our tinny out to Gantheaume Point & shot off for a look at the bay & a brief bottom bounce. My chauffeur who supplied the tinny + 4x4 was onto a reasonable spanish flag within 5mins after drifting over 80m within sight of the shoreline! . Nothing flash but the excitement was building rapidly as work had recently starved of any fishing time back home, so to be on the water in 31degC weather plus catching 3kg+ fish already felt like heaven. Not much else that arvo so back to the caravan park for a shower, feed and to prepare our attack. Spent the next few days exploring Crab Creek casting poppers for fat little tevally and queenfish also did the same at Barred & Willie Creeks. Tried to find some muddies also but with only 1 to show for a long day. Not having been that far since i was 2yrs old i was blown away by the water, mangroves, and seeming fishiness of it had twitching badly. Really lucky my mate had been several times so had quite a good bit of knowledge to start with, definitely tricky if going blind. That said my mate isn’t what you'd call a mad keen fisherman but really enjoys being on the water & sharing his toys plus is a super reliable/capable 4wdriver.

        Day 3 saw us pack up and head off with another mate out to Telegraph Pool for 3 days camping & obviously a lil fishing. Set up camp and set off in opposite directions as the water looked a little thin. Travel was limited due to low water but thanks to our sounder we were able to find a couple nice deep channels to around 4ms and so started a slow troll. My mate tied on 1 lure for the 5 days. Lazy but strangely prophetic. He confidently went with a rapala fire tiger deep diver from last years trip - no fish then though - and I slowly worked my way thru the assortment i had brought after much reading, questioning then begging of the missus. After an hour and nothing all the forum messages telling me we were too late. it was too cold, and there just weren't many out that way started to seem very correct.           

        Then with mate draped over the outboard drink in hand, rod in other + tiller between his legs, BANG! He gets smashed on a curado of mine mounted on his slow whippy whiting rod. To say there was panic for the first minute or 2 is an understatement. The air was thick with panic & enough blue language to make Rodney Rude wince but after a solid fight a beautiful solid 750mm barra was on board. My mate was lost for words but could u tell he was screaming inside. After many photos, it was quickly dispatched & put on ice. Wow this is more like it. About another 2 uneventful hours passed so we swapped & my mate rested his back upfront. I quickly changed to a shiny new river rat deep diver & started back slowly over roughly the same line we were on earlier. Whilst thinking maybe my mates snoring might get us mounted by 1 of the large saltie sunbaking my rod went whack! & line started stripping of my lil calcutta 250 with some solid nods thrown in. Then all of a sudden a massive barra launched itself completely out of the water, getting fully horizontal about 25m behind the boat.

         My skippering inexperience showed when i stood up to swap spots with my mate and forgetting to take it out gear. This caused us to turn 90degs to the fish and with my mate moving like a sloth our lines soon crossed and tangled. He reeled in finally proceeding to show me a contender for the worlds slowest line lure untangle. Realising the fish was on and still moving fast I grabbed the braid, keeping the pressure on whilst the 30lb braid made mince meat of my little finger and hand. Finally untangled I quickly got back into it. The fish treated us to another full launch, but then with its next head shake out pretty much spat the lure at me & onto the outboard. If you heard a strange noise in Perth that day it was the yell/cry/dying sound that bellowed out from deep within me. To say my mates jokes and comments regarding my skippering nearly caused bloodshed is truer than you may think. We trolled for another hour then headed back in for the day.

          I grabbed some light gear & went for a walk along the banks with a few small minnows to investigate the BOOF sounds + walk off the feeling that comes with losing a trophy fish so stupidly. Managed to get 1 nice barra at 570mm which I kept as we had travelled light on food, plus 4 others under 550mm which were released. At least I was off the mark and headed back to camp smiling again. The next dawn I went walking again and managed to have a great hour session catching & releasing another 6 or 7 barra around the 500 – 550mm mark.

              After brekky & a wash we pushed off again In the boats. Trolling another few spots first we eventually found ourselves back roughly where yesterdays fish were found. About 30mins into it my mates lure was poleaxed by something large + moving at speed. This one settled down deep and while I offered to kindly wrap my lure around my mates line to say thanks for yesterdays effort we soon realised this was a horse. It was not sighted for nearly & mins pulling my mate around the bout about 10 times. 2 healthy blokes appearing to dance the tango on a 4.2m tinny with 2 large salties on the bank 15m away whilst a large barra goes round makes for some pretty interesting moments. When we finally got it aboard we were blown away by the perfect conditioning of this fish. After a few quick snaps & measure we spent about 5mins slowly coaxing this 885mm beauty before she quickly powered off into the green depths. We sat there stunned. As I said my mate is no fisher and had enough bad luck last year to last 10 lifetimes. Not 25 mins later we were slackjawed again as line started peeling from the curado once again. This time a 760mm beauty stared back at us. This one went in the icebox to feed the masses. Again they seemed to disappear off the sounder around 1530 even the smaller ones disappearing.

            I went for a walk that evening as well but only managed to bag one small one around 500mm after about a heap of hit but no hook-ups even after switching to my smallest lure. The following day it was back to broome for a few days to catch up with more friends whilst also making the decision to cancel the Exmouth leg and return to the Fitzroy just with the one boat. Saying I could go to and had been to Exmouth many times is what I told my mate but really I just had to crack a big barra to shut my mate up. The bastard was incessant and he managed to slip, “ Need a barra lesson into every 2nd sentence. We left Broome the following morning, arrived & set up camp.

          We hit the water just after 1230, and like the other days nothing appeared to be on the sounder – the previous days it they wouldn’t appear till 1330ish. With that in mind we weren’t expecting what happened on the 2nd pass after 10mins on the water. My artline modified rapala nagnum obviously looked prettier that my mates banged up old rapala as my little Calcutta suddenly lit up and squealed. Suddenly the fished launched & launched then launched again. To say I remember more than that would be a lie. In a flash it seemed I was taking photos of this big silvery slab just nudging 870 mm. FINALLY!! Without hesitation we began to swim her slowly by the boat, as I repeated to my mate over & over that mother nature would reward us for not be greedy and following the rules.

               Wrong, not a bump for the next 4 hours. With my mate telling me and mother nature to find out about sex & travel we pulled up for the evening, so I grabbed the light rod + a new popper and walked down in front of camp. A brace of 600mm in 10mins with 1 released after realising 1 would be plenty for tea for the only the 2 of us tonight saw me leave the fish on. I cooked tea then melted into bed early still replaying the days events over & over in my head. The next morning I managed only 1 off the shoreline. With 3 more boats in the water the holes suddenly looked tiny so we decided to pack up and head back to Broome before setting off on the long drive home at 7am after an early night again. Drove home realizing we had hit some fish that people chase for years, in fact due to mechanical issues the previous year my mates first fish technically cost him $15 000, that fact gave me more than enough ammo for the uneventful 25hr drive home.

           The trip was awesome and plans are in place to attempt another next year, with the oldest son in tow. Big thanks to all people who helped out with info, especially with knots. Was proud to see the new braid to leader knots I dedicated every spare minute of couchtime learning for 2 months prior held beautifully on both sets of gear that nailed the barra and many many snags and big thanks to Blake & Oceanside for the servicing and drag work again on both reels that performed awesomely especially my lil Calcutta which must have thrown what felt like 50000 searching casts. Broome is covered pretty extensively in most forums but any specific questions will be answered if I can. 

             Biggest tips: Tides – get a chart, get an app, phone a friend, whatever it is use the info and always keep your eye on the water. Things change pretty quickly       

                   Fuel: Make sure you know your range and plan ahead so you know where the 24 hr or prepaid fuel stops. Don’t want to get caught short, and allows for a stretch feed or rest. We went via Great Northern Hwy so wasn’t really an issue though some close early ( Meekarthara – 10pm, use 24hr prepay BP for diesel next door to Shell servo)      

               Crocs: Theres enough of a visual presence to keep you on your toes. But remember they’re the ones YOU can see. BE AWARE Fishing: So many options and variations don’t waste time flogging dead water. Up and move if no luck there’s always something biting no matter the time of the day just have to adapt to conditions that vary by up to 10m every 8 hours or so.    

http://s1159.photobucket.com/albums/p627/zeolio77/

hi,

was just wondering if some people could clear up all this debate about the proposed marine park at the trench etc... does this mean there wont be fads put out anymore? we wont be able to catch any fish there? ive looked at the articles and i cant understand where there really getting at.

cheers

 Hey guys just wonder about squid jigs I've always used the cheapys that I pick up for about 2 bucks all ways come through. But sometimes break wanna know what you guys can vouch for as I wanna try an hit cockburn sound for a feed of calamari 

Cheers guys 

Mark

 G'day guys. I'm in the market for a kayak to suit myself....... for those who don't know me, im a huge bloke haha. It needs to be wide enough to fit my fat ass comfortably for a couple of hours at a time, and stable enough to rock around a bit. I don't want to be spending a fortune, just after something for minimal cost. It also needs to have a rod holder/s and a bit of storage space. 
Any suggestions?
Cheers, Liam. 

 hey everyone i might try down at the back beach rocks soon and i was hoping some of you guys might know what fish i might find down there. i was thinking of targeting some kingfish but being new to the area im abit clueless and help would be great! thanks

THE 2012 WA CALAMARI CLASSIC

DATE: Sunday 8th July

VENUE: Cockburn Pleasure Boat Storage (Woodmans Pt)
CHECK IN: 6.30am-7.30am    START BY: 8am
WEIGH IN: 11:30am  (Late Penalties Apply)

BOUNDARIES:
To make this tournament as versatile as possible the WA Calamari Classic will be made up of 3 sections; Boat, Kayak and Shore based.
Boat (Max field of 50 boats) - Inside Cockburn Sound only; an imaginary line from the tip of North Mole to the southern most point of Rottnest Island. Boats are not permitted to venture under and beyond the Garden Island Causeway.
Yaks- Same Boundaries apply as for boats. Yaks may also be launched from outside the Cockburn Power Boat complex after signing in.
Shore Based- Shore Based anglers can only fish as individuals and may fish from any legal rock platform, jetty or beach between North Mole and the Garden Is Causeway. Shore based anglers are not permitted to fish anywhere on Garden Island.
RULES:
This is a lure only tournament. Anglers may only use artificial squid jigs to capture squid, however squid may be switch baited from dead or live baits.
Cuttle fish and Octopus are excluded from weigh-in. This is a Squid Only tournament.
All squid must be caught on the competition day and weighed in a fresh and consumable condition to qualify for prizes.
SAFETY:
Motors must be fitted with a lanyard attached to a kill switch. The lanyard must be connected to the driver anytime the engine is operating.
Organisers accept no responsibility or liability for any accident, loss or injury.  All skippers must be in possession of a RST and Rec Boat Fishing License. ALL BOATS MUST BE INSURED(No exceptions).
Each skipper must have the required safety equipment as per Dept. Of Transport requirements.
Organisers reserve the right to disallow unsafe boats from competing



WEIGH IN LIMIT:
Boat- Boats may fish a team of as many anglers as legally permitted for the size of the boat. The 10 heaviest squid only may be weighed in. Prizes awarded for 10 heaviest squid from boat will be awarded per team, not per individual angler on board.
Yaks- The 5 heaviest squid only may be weighed in by a single angler or double team from Yaks.
Shore Based- The 5 heaviest squid only may be weighed in by a single angler from shore

PRIZES:
There will be prizes awarded for the following categories
Boat-     Heaviest bag of 10 squid from boat
R/U heaviest bag of 10 squid from boat
Heaviest single squid from boat
Yaks-      Heaviest bag of 5 squid from a yak
R/U heaviest bag of 5 squid from a yak
Heaviest single squid from yak
Shore-     Heaviest bag of 5 squid from shore by a single angler
R/U heaviest bag of 5 squid from shore by a single angler
        Heaviest single squid from shore
Fun Prize-     The dirtiest ink shot angler
Random Prizes – There will be plenty of random prizes given away on the day

Contact:
Paul Willis-0415401299

_____________________________________________________________

 
Round 1 – 8th July 2012

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

Check In/Start: 6.30am-8.00am        WEIGH IN: 11.30am

REGISTRATION DETAILS

I/We wish to compete in the following Division:
BOAT □ $40        KAYAK     □ $10        SHORE BASED □ $10
** ALL BOATS MUST BE INSURED (No Insurance, No Start)

Team Name__________________________________________________________________

Angler No. 1 Name (Skipper)____________________________________________
Additional Anglers ______________________________________________________________

Day Phone________________________ Mobile Phone________________________________

Email address_________________________________________________________________

Boat Insurance Policy #________________________     Attached (Photocopy)  Yes / No

Boat Rego No______________

Note:
Guaranteed entries will only be accepted if full payment and details of competitors are received. Entries close on the last mail on Friday the week before the tournament. Entries are confirmed only on receipt of entry with full payment.

We have read and accept the tournament rules and agree to abide by the organiser’s decisions.

All Skipper’s must have their RST and provide a copy to the organizers (No RST, No Start)
At least one person must have a Rec Boat Fishing Licence

Angler’s Signatures:____________________    ___________________  Date:_______________

Payment Details: (Cash may be accepted on the day with prior arrangement with the Organiser’s)
Internet Transfer (Please put your Team Name in the Transaction Description):
Acct Name: Calamari Classic  BSB: 066132  Acct #: 10200176

Send entries, copy of Boat Insurance, RST and payment to:
  Calamari Classic Series, PO BOX 3121, Carlisle South, WA 6101

*** The Entry Form is also available in-store ***
 

Hi Guys, Bulliten doing the rounds so looking for some help, drop me a line if you can help
Cheers
Stan

The Australian National Sportfishing Association in partnership with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and the Department of Fisheries and Forestry is commencing a trial of “Angel Rings” around Australia. Angel Rings are lifesaving buoys placed at popular rockfishing spots to aid rockfishers, tourists and the members of the public who slip or get washed in to the water.

Angel rings are designed to keep them afloat until a rescue can be organised or as a buoyancy aid to assist them to get to a safer spot to exit the water.

Stan Konstantaras from ANSA wants to know where anglers around Australia would like us to locate some of these new life rings and goes on to say “We are looking for popular rockfishing spots that could be dangerous to local, visiting and inexperienced anglers in adverse conditions. Iconic spots that are well known and often written about in the media will also be considered”

The plan is to set up pilot projects around Australia and then get the assistance of local anglers, fishing clubs and community groups to look after them and expand the project. With 116 rings in NSW already and 47 confirmed rescues under the NSW Branch belt, the project is worthwhile and saves lives. The roll out of the project will also encompass an education campaign to raise the safety awareness of anglers who fish the rocks and make them a bit more experienced in reading the conditions. Angel Rings are just a small part of the rockfishing safety spectrum.

Drop Stan Konstantaras a line at pastelli@netspace.net.au and let him know where you think a ring is needed.

I'll kick it off,pies by 24 points,over to you vince,just too many onballers in form 

Has anyone tried one of these winches, or have one of these types? Not too sure about not having no manual hand winch if the motor fails?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-4000lbs-Electric-Winch-ATV-4WD-Boat-Wireless-Synthetic-Wire-/261046774582?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc799ab36

cheers

Hi all, I am heading to Green Head for a week in July, havent fished there before. Will be taking my boat (5.8m). Does anybody have any thoughts on where to fish up there, areas, depths, etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated.