Who saw the picture in today's west?  do you think those guys would be looking for the cage hatch or what???  Staring down a great white ain't my idea of recreational diving!

starting to think about next years trip north, just after some advice/opinions. When we go camping we like to be by ourselves, light a fire and that sort of thing. Had a quick run down to the northern part of warra when i was in coral bay earlier this year and it was overrun with caravans :(

so basically wondering if you can get a (mostly) secluded campspot at warra/quobba. will be looking to go about the last week of june-first week of july. Are you allowed to light a campfire? assuming u need to bring own firewood if u can?

lastly we might have a dinghy, mite not, so what would be the best option if we're restricted to landbased? alot of questions i know, thanks in advance. vince

 me and the hubby are of to albany for a week just wondering what to expect to catch and some good spots we are land fishing only but we want to try the rivers and ocean! thanks in advance 

The Department of Transport (DoT) will fast track work to install navigation markers at the entrance to Herring Bay at Garden Island.

DoT Marine Safety Acting General Manager Ray Buchholz said discussions with the local boating community following the removal of unofficial markers last month had resulted in a decision to install new markers as soon as possible.

“Herring Bay was a popular spot for recreational boating. However, the same extensive reef system that shelters the bay also makes it extremely challenging for skippers to navigate into the bay,” Mr Buchholz said.

“The location of the network of new markers is within waters controlled by the Department of Defence which has given approval for the installation.”

Representatives from DoT, the Garden Island Fishing and Aquatic Association (GIFAA), Rockingham Sea Search and Rescue, Boating WA and the Department of Defence were involved in the discussions last week.

Mr Buchholz said the representatives would join DoT officers for an on-water assessment of the area next week to confirm the exact location of the markers.

“It’s hoped the new markers will be in place by Christmas and until then the boating community is urged to navigate the area with extreme caution,” Mr Buchholz said.

“This is a popular destination for recreational boat owners and this project will greatly improve access and safety in the area.”

Basically when I am not around to pull the jarrah pots, the old boy & his cronies are going to bust a nut or their back, hilariously possibly both! So I have been throwing a few ideas around in my head & even looked at the 'stress free hauler' from south oz which looks great but possibly fairly exy.

I don't want a permanent fixture as such but have looked at the idea of mounting a capstan winch to the gunnel & bending some pipe using the mandrel to form an arm away from the hull & a basic pulley system. Or even a basic pulley system & leaving the winch out of it, they could do with some form of work out the fat gits.

Anyone treaded down this pathway before, seen some interesting threads in other forums on reduction gearboxes but the systems ended up looking like something out of steptoe & son. Seen a few cray pot 'tippers' before but never up close to see the true workings of it, can anyone enlighten me & answer if they are easy for an older gentleman to haul pots up with? 

Cheers in advance

Gancraft Egi Talk Night - Thursday 17th November  From 7pm - 9pm 


Oceanside Tackle and Marine are proud to have the Gancraft Team over from Japan for a "one night only" Gancraft Egi Talk.

The Gancraft Team will be;

Takanori Hiraiwa - Gan Craft - President
Yoshiyuki Iwamoto - Gan Craft - Marketing Manager
Kotaro Kake -Gan Craft - International Sales manager

Kotaro Kake will be doing most of the talking for the evening with a DVD presentation, discussions on the latest egi techniques and explaining the Gancraft way of squiding. There will be several models of the Gancraft squid jig rods available to see and hear about including several Gancraft spin rods also. The night will end off with Q & A and a great opportunity to learn from world experts in this field.

The range of Gancraft squid jigs both the UO-jya (hard body version) and the Egi-jya (cloth version) will be on display. Sizes will be 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 and all the Gancraft squid jigs that night will be around 25% OFF for that night only so dont miss out.

The range of squid jig bags & pouches, squid gaffs and squid accesories will be discounted that night. As for the rest of the shop, people attending will have the opportunity to get discounts on all of the gear in the shop.

Details;

Gancraft Egi Talk Night - Thursday 17th November  7pm - 9pm

Oceanside Tackle and Marine

Address 4/364 South Street O'Connor 9337 5682

hey was just wondering what everyone else is using for bait for taylor besides mulies cause went to my local and perth is gonna be dry of mulies for a week or so. so was just wondering wat everyone else uses when they aint got mulies

Hi All

 If you don't already know, Perth Gamefishing Club's opening weekend is this weekend (12-13 Nov)

Details can be downloadede here: www.pgfc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Flyer-11-10-23.pdf

PGFC are constantly looking out for new members; being a boat owner is not a pre-requisite; in fact there are some boat owners who would fish more if they could get a crew.  Usually the costs are surprisingly cheap as compared to charter fishing; you have the normal fuel costs to chip in for, plus any other bait/lre expenses which you would normally incur yourself.

Benefits of joining the club include educational club nights, discounted purchasing power at a variety of selected sponsor's outlets and like-minded fisho's.

If you're interested in joining, membership forms can be downloaded from here: www.pgfc.com.au/about-pgfc/membership/

This season is hopefully going to be better than past season with the Leeuwin current providing early indications of being prevalent once again.

PGFC prides itself on being a tag-and-release club first and foremost; with a presence and added influence with lobbying to protect our colletive fishing future

If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to contact me via pm or email.

Cheers,

Dave Dubbelboer

just come home a couple of weeks ago from the montes had a very good trip and camped in chartreuse bay up the top on alpha island , have gone over a few times before but this was the first time camping . our spot was ok but am going back april & oct next year and would like to know if anyone has what they think is the top spot to camp there

Just wandering if anyone knows where I could get a Ajiking because iv been to a few stores with out much success finding one,  im looking for the 1 with the T bar handle.

Cheers.

 I have only ever used my Abu 7000 on my 12 ft surf rods , but now i am going to use a Daiwa X50SHA (I think this reel was to replace the SLOSH series when it came out) on a 15 ft rod  It is spooled with 30 lb  10X. I have not used it yet and was wondering if anybody has used this reel for casting.

 would just like to see what peoples favourite rod and reel combos are. Which one(s) to you are an absolute pleasure to use and think that they are a perfect match? I love my shimano reels but daiwa rods :P

Daiwa s extreme 2011 60b with a jm pe4 would have to be one of mine.

With the FAD's nearing deployment, I'm getting keen to try some drifting / trolling for Dollies, Tuna etc when the time is right.

I've just got a Saltist LD30 2 speed, so was thinking it'd be an OK reel for this work.

What sort of gear are you lot using ??

Gday all,

Just reading the paper and someone spotted a 4-5m shark of some sort near Mt Henry Bridge in the Swan River. Swimmers are told to not swim, and avoid water at dawn and dusk, particularly in areas where wastes are excreted into the river.

Sheiiiiit lucky we got a bigger boat

Lol

Any you guys read it?

Ben

 So i went to renew my commercial cray fishiing licence yesterday and the fisheries officer informed me that i could also hold a recreational cray licence.

This is a new rule and has only been passed in the last few days. so im just wondering what everyone else thinks about this?

hi fellas,

im after a new demersal jigging reel to suit my hearty rise jigforce. lately ive been looking at the saltiga 4000 but still unsure wether to get it or not.. i think it might be a tad too big and heavy? does anyone have one and can comment on the overall size?

any other reccomendations instead? price isnt an issue..

 I am looking to get a rocket launcher either attached to my current canopy or getting one fixed and hinged to the gunnel. Anybody no a fabricator or existing product?

Does Anyone know when the Fads are deployed and are they at the same location each year?
Thanks in advance
CCC

Wondering if I would be wasting my time trolling for tuna on the weekend.If I did would the back of the ffb be a good place to try,  havn't done much trolling and was wondering what the likely areas are sor any thoughts would be good.

Hey all.

This is just a post to see what everyones favourite style of fishing and what they spend there money on.

Most if not all of you know that i'm addicted to squidding and have alot of squidding stuff. I have around 60 jigs and 2 squidding outfits.

So what do you have? Be it bream, jigging, barra fishing, trolling any form whats your thing?

Cheers danno.

hi all. new to the site and just after some advice regarding a trip north. never ventured up that way so am keen to have a look. Unsure where would best suit us. have a 4x4 and a 4.3 50hp boat. would love to get it out but only somewhere safe. anyone recommend a spot that is small boat friendly and produces good fish? maybe past the west coast region to loose this demersal ban. would love to do some good land based fishing to. I guess a spot that if weather permits can launch the boat or if not can fish some ledges or hopefully both. Also not really set up to be roughing it for days on end so near a town would suit better.

any help much appreciated. thanks

I know everyone buys new toys, we love em, i just bought JM powerspell 450 it was like unwrapping a christmas present when i was 10.

What have you guys been buying lately?

I have just been given a rod, reel and tackle, I dont have a clue about anything as Ive never been fishing before. What is the best bait to use in the Swan river near Redcliffe/Ascot area, and what fish will I be catching? Can I use squidgies as bait and what are the best ones? And as if thats not enough, whats the best time and type of day to fish in the Swan?

HI everyone,

I recently bought an ocean kayak for fishing and have been decking it out with ropes and clips, for the rods and oars. 

Is there any hints about other stowage or securing of gear that people have learnt "the hard way".

Also i plan on using it in the Leeman / Greenhead area...Anyone know of good spots accessable by kayak for some good action??

Thanks.

YEEEEEEEWWWW

Got a new boat today a Bayliner Trophy 22' Walk Around for a steal

150hp Merc Saltwater Series !!!!!!!!

SOOOOOOO Excited

gday guys,

im heading to exmouth in just over 2 weeks and just want to know of some alright spots to fish from the beach,

also if anyone knows of some good chalets up there that would be great.

thanks guys

fridgey

hey im headig down to eshed this thurs for a mulla fish anyone heading down there?

i know theres a car park under one of the bridges what roads do i take there

also how do i get to rossmore ithink thats how it spelt its along the river

looking for spots to fish this arvo and tonight heard they are meant to be okish

Hi all, well its been a while waiting and planning but Im off to Coral Bay on friday. 2 4x4s, 2 boats and 7 mates all up. We are taking the boats in hope that the winds will be friendly and we can get out a couple of times or at worst fish the inside of the reef( not in the sancuary zones obviously). Ive done a heap of search's on here finding out all I can about using the south passage. What I was trying to find out especially from people who have done it a few times is, whats the maximum swell height you would use the passage in?

Any other Coral Bay tips would also be appreciated as it my first time up there.

Cheers will post a report when we return, hopefully with some good catches.