Just having a gander over the side of a barge today near the jetty and could see a snake swimming near the bottom (4 meters) and then it surfaced to have a look at me then dived back down a kept going. Last time I saw one of these so far south was in Cockburn sound years ago. Good to see these creatures cruisin

anyone heading over this weekend?

How long do you boil Fresh RL for. I have been in the Pilbara too long and have forgotten the time. Sad for someone who as a student lived on our baot at Rotto for all  the summer holiday and ate cray almost everyday, plus other sea critters.

cheers

Neels

http://www.tackleworld.com.au/lures/optia-chrome-slice-lures.html

I was in a local tackle shop the other day and saw a larger version of these labelled as a lure / jig.  I have a couple of mid-sized ones in my lure box, but i have only every used them as trolling lures.

Has anyone every used them as a jig?  And if so, was it successful?

Gday Crew,

Was hoping a few of you boys more travelled than my good self could offer a few shore based options (ocean) in Augusta as am heading down that way this weekeend.

Keen on chasing skippy, tailor and squid!

Cheers all,

Ron

Hey guys just trying to find some whole tuna up to 60cm for shark baits. I'm going to have a look at the markets but I can see they will be costly so just asking around to see if I can find them elsewhere. Willing to pay up to $10 per fish if there is any out there. Was thinking little stripeys would be perfect but trying to find them isn't easy.

 hey guys lookin to go fishin on saturday so let me know if got a spot. cheers

Marko

Entering the Kalbarri Classic this year and i want to get a 6kg outfit for trolling up some mackies, wahoo, tuna etc.  We cleaned up 2 year ago but caught them all using our bottom bouncing gear, so not alowed at weigh in.  It was our first comp we didn't really know the go with IGFA rules and all that.  At this stage im thinking that a Tyrnos 8 or 10 would be the go, maybe a Tekota 500.  Then can load it with pe3 an the missus can use if for bottom bouncing after the comp.  Im just not too sure whats out there.  I live out in the bush so not really in a position to go to a tackle store for any advice.  I was thinking of possibly going for a spinning reel loaded with 6kg, whats people stoughts on trolling with spin outfits, and what would you recomend, for around $500, reel and rod?? 

Cheers

Dave

So ive had alot of time on my hands these last 2 months as i crashed my dirtbike and busted my shoulder. i discovered a couple of weeks ago that i can still fish :) so i have been fishing the rockingham area everyday for the last 2 weeks with nothing to show but a few herring and sand whiting. pretty over this area so im thinking of going to some beaches further north for more of a chance for tailor. i dont have a 4x4 so it narrows it down a bit. im thinking floreat drain or city beach or something, has anyone fished these areas lately with any success as i just seem to be feeding the population of little fish down here. cheers

Was hoping to get out overnight on friday but now its saying rain friday n storms sat. What do you reckon? Just a bit of drizzle and its over?

Apart from the rain things are looking perfect, hate to miss a good chance....

Anyone else keen for wilbinga on friday night?

Hi folks, i'm chasing some information/recomendations on Canopy makers NOR. I have a dual cab ute & i would like a soft canopy made up to suit the sports bar on the back so i can remove it when not required.

Thanx in advance for your help

cheers Rob

Just watching the news this morning and Cyclone Heidi is just crossing the pilbara coast now very close to Pt Headland. I'm just wishing all the recidents up on the pilbara all the best and stay safe!!

Western scalyfin, there are heaps around gero and im looking for something edible to spear

 Hi Guys

I was hoping to head out to one of the Northern Beaches tomorrow evening and catch some Tailor. Don't have a 4WD and was hoping someone could recommend a good starting point.

Thanks

Hi all,

just poddling around on eBay at the moment looking for fluorocarbon leader.  Does anyone have any brands they think are good for any reason or is it much of a muchness and you can buy on price?

We have unfortunately had to return prematurely from our big fishing trip to Exmouth because of a few..Mmm..minor issues 

They would be, A F**king a fire blocking our way, A F**king cyclone about to dump it's water on our shit and A F**cking after flood that would probably prevent our return after our trip.

What LUCK hey.....so much for forward planning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 months in the planning, all tackle ready to go, excitement building and one hell of a long way to drive for F**KEN nothing and a head full of fishing dreams killed by Mother F**ken nature.......!!(bitch)

Ok, now that I have vented, here's the info I need please. We are targeting pelagics, mostly Mackeral and Tuna as they are (we were told) pretty prevelant this time of year here.

However, we will have to go in June/July now so are they in the area in sufficient numbers this time of year? I have been told that winter is more for bottom bouncing than trolling but at these lats I would have thought there would still be some surface excitement?

Anyone with serious knowledge of this area would be great because I tried to do my homework on this time of year but...yeah...SHIT HAPPENS(see above)!!!

P.S.

Special mention.

Thanks Carnarvon Caravan Park for the extra effort you put into getting us accomodation under such duress

Very special effort to Ray White real estate for understanding the situation and offering us our accom extension for the next year :)

Forbs

Has anyone fished the naturaliste reef area lately? Iv'e done a search and all the info is a bit dated, on the chart it looks a good place well isolated with a lot of deep water all around and the odd bit of reef near by.

Just wondering out aloud

Interesting reading,

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/first-ever-hybrid-shark-discovered-off-australia/2012/01/03/gIQAPy00YP_story.html?wprss=rss_energy-environment

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does anyone have some handy tips and tricks for grabbing cray's whilst diving, ive personally heard that if you stick a mop (yes the mop used to clean floors!) under a shelf were they have taken shelter and brush it all over them the fabric that its made from sticks fast to their spikes and its as easy as that, never seen it done though.

can aqnyone tell me what time is the best to try for scallies at eshed,looking to catch some for bait.

Thanks to all in antisipation

im after a app to help with tides ect for  perth

what are some people use for android phones

thanks all for help

Sup Peoples

Heading down this weekend chasing marron and while there want to hopefully get a feed of Redfin. We know where to find marron so hoping for someone to offer some advice to catch redfin.

Me

 hey guys i have a 12ft dinghy i need registered does any one know how much it will cost me, ive been through the DOT site but it is terribly misleading cheers, 

i couldnt help but notice how many people are keen to catch a mulla on here, thinking of giving it a crack myself as it seems that it would be a very rewarding and great achievement. i just wanted to know if anyone actually eats them as they are good on the chew or whether its more just the fact of actually catching one? Cheers

thinking of buying a speargun to upgrade from a handspear ive been using for about 2 years, so band or pneumatic??

 im going to freo tomoro night with a couple mates and dont know whether to go to north or south mole can i have some advise please ?

as the title says im looking for some good land based diving spots in geraldton to go spearfishing and hopefully grab some crays, thanks

Just wondering if anyone has been to the Warren yet, thinking of heading down this year.
Curious on water levels,marron numbers and if there any trout or red fin to be had?
Stayed a couple of nights on heartbreak trail a couple of years back and saw many marron nets in the water,
Is this allowed as I thought these were snare only waters.

i was diving once again today and dove down to chase a fish and noticed out of the corner of my eye and it turned out to be quite a large seal staring at me and looking at my spear and flippers and what not as to say           "what the fuck are you doing?" so i slowly waded backward to a rock and sat on it once i was up he popped his head up and just looked at me for a sec and i whacked the water with my spear and told him to piss off so he did, i know i probably shouldnt have but i really dont know what their like with people, it would be great if they were harmless cos their great creatures but then again i could have annoyed him by whacking my spear on the surface, just looking for some input.

Hey all

Well to some it may seem like a daft question, but if its possible i would appreciate some info on your bait gathering spots.

I fish out of Woodies, in my 5.5m tournament so its boating info that I am after.

Its a fact that all the shop bait is shit and at this time of year no really reliable to purchase, so do any of you guys get onto small baitfish on your way to your spot if so would you be kind enough to help me with some suggestions as to where and the gear you use.

I reguarly catch squid so thats not a problem, more interested if there are any good bait groundsfor small fish in or around the sound. Also what baitfish do you prefer and for say just alround bottom bashing and unwieghted drifting.

thanks for you info, look forward to the replies

Brad