Fishing Discussion

General Fishing Chat

big dhuie and spaniard double off mindarie

hi guys , went fishing off mindarie yesterday and got a rare double off mindarie, a "big" dhu and a big spaniard amongst other notable fish, a first for me !!!!!!!!  i've got trouble with the wife's computer so photo's and a full report tomorrow but i had to share it now!!!   cheers (and thanks joffa the skipper from hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


salmon in albany

im going down to albany next weekend and was just wondering if anyone had been fishing that way lately and if the salmon are there and if not what fish have been caught lately shore based

 



Afternoon fishing

 Thinking about going for an afternoon fish today, where are the fish biting at the moment ? Thanks


michael moores angle on greenies

michael moores angle on greenies

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCYf8eYyaWY


jig heads online

I want to buy 2oz jigheads online, but I cant seem to find any except local ( Blue water, Campbells etc) any help appreciated


exmouth landbased trip

Traveling down from Darwin during Easter to spend 3 weeks in exmouth landbased fishing. GTs are the main Target and I've fished oysters and the jetty before.
Are there any other spots to try? Not sure on your fishing permits either
Any chance of big mackeral landbased never ballooned or kite fished before but have a basic idea are there places to do that


mono to braid using double uni knot?

what does everyone think of the double uni knot for mono to braid??


A few fish today

 What great fishing weather it was today. We had a bit of fun near Rotto. cheers Pete


Stop and read this now! Must read!

When:

 

5pm, Wednesday March 30.South Fremantle Senior High School,

Why:

importance of recreational fishing to our way of life, in Australia

Because you believe in our right to fish sustainably, and the

 

Where:

Lefroy Street, Beaconsfield.

Recreational anglers concerned about the push for large marine parks

in WA have the rare chance to show their concerns to Prime Minister Julia

Gillard and her Cabinet colleagues on Wednesday.

Gillard’s entire Cabinet will be holding a community forum in Fremantle on

Wednesday afternoon and recreational fishing representatives were

unable to secure access to the meeting.

Conservation groups plan to use the forum to pressure the Government on

marine parks, with some major announcements expected shortly.

Concerned anglers have a golden opportunity to show their feelings on the

issue by gathering outside the venue in a show of solidarity for the

600,000 or so recreational fishers in this state.

Wear fishing clothes, bring fishing rods and maybe even tow your boat along,

the most important thing is that we show recreational anglers care.

Anglers will gather at South Fremantle High School in

Beaconsfield at 5pm on Wednesday.


Marlin

Hey Guys,

with all the marlin being caught this season I was wondering did anyone catch a tagged marlin? Or nows about a tagged marlin being caught? Would be interesting to see where all the metro marlin had been before.

Thanks Seb


Huge schools bunbury

Dont get excited, not salmon schools:P was down at the rocks in front of the bunbury light house having lunch and noticed a huge circle of what look like rippled water. kept looking out and noticed about 3 or 4 more...soon realised it was just bait fish coz every now and then would see a hole heap jumping for there lives as some sort of fish was snapping for some lunch. each scool was about the size of a small house and soon got parted by a few passing boats..they were porpbaly 20 metres from casting distance. talked to 2 blokes and they said a few boats were trolling around over top of them. one guy caught a chopper so they could of been tailor chasing for a feed. ive never seen anything like it in bunbury ecspeicaly for the back beach... white bait?? mulies?? what do u guys recon??spewing i didnt have my kayak and rods:( did any one else see this?? fishing addiction!! maybe there should be a help line:P


Who's fishing tomorrow?

 So who's heading out for a fish tomorrow? Forecast is looking great for a 6hr of glass off after sunrise with an incoming tide peaking around 1m mid afternoon

I'll be heading out from plam beach ramp with a fellow jetski fisher around dawn, so come say Hi if you see us out on your way out.

What's everyone elses plans?


Jurien Fad Help

Hey

Im heading to jurien tomorrow and was planning on heading to the FAD's. I was wondering if anyone could tell me which ones are holding fish? also what sort of depths the Macks are in.

Thanks Miles


coral jizz

Any exie locals know what the fishings like when a mummy coral and a daddy coral put on the barry white cd and lay down by the fire?

 

does the fishing shut down or fire up?

 

A spectacular event is about to occur off the WA coastline, but you'll have to be in the right place at the right time to see it happen.

The annual mass spawning of corals is about to occur along the Dampier Archipelago, Ningaloo Marine Park and Abrolhos Islands for just four days from March 27.

Department of Environment and Conservation marine science program leader Chris Simpson said the event occurs over the period of the lowest tidal range, seven to 10 nights after the full moon.

"This fascinating event in the coral reproductive cycle looks something like a pink underwater snow storm, and it attracts many divers and photographers each year," Dr Simpson said

 

 


New member of the Marlin club - ME!

Yesterday headed out with Craig White (Seasport) off Jurien. Was second on the strike, and early on we had a solid strike and was a fat striped tuna. Me up next. Super excited and waiting with baited breath... waiting... waiting. No sniff though huge schools of bait worked over again and again by a hard working Whitey. No birds working the entire day.

About 2pm we hit the FAD and all have a go at live baiting for Dollies. They fire up straight away and all four of us land at least one. I got my first and was stoked. It thought it was a marlin with at least 5 free jumps on lightish gear.

We make the trip home and lures are all out and there are even fewer schools of bait on the sounder. But I am still sitting with the gimbal on raring to go.

About 4pm the Tiagra 50 (yay it was the 50) screams to life and its all action. I put the rod in the belt and 200 m out to see MARLIN free jumping and the crowd goes wild. It repeats the dose a few times. Finally the drag stops screaming and the line is solid and I am feeling (hoping/praying) that it is a solid hookup. It seems rock solid. All lines and teasers cleared and captian and decky talking well driving back and forth to assist in reeling in. All went to plan and maybe 15 minutes later tag is in and then marlin board used for what it was made for and fish on deck for a quick few snaps. Swum for a bit and free to go to be caught again.

First time I ever have gone for a marlin and stoked. Estimated 45kg and 2.3 m.

Thanks to the Fishwrecked members for the day and to Whitey for a memory never to be forgotten (again).

 

 


bcf rod

wanna get a new rod from bcf to use at canning bridge to catch bream flathead and tailor what rod and reel do you think would be best without spending to much 300 max but hopfully cheaper

 

cheers


Fishing tomorrow

Had half the boat cancel at late notice and need 4 fisherman to help me go out and get a mackie and some mulloway like we did today. Any takers for sat, rock up to hillarys at 0545, better still give me s call on 0427280770. $150 fishwrecked special! Thanks


Lowrance HDS10

 Hi all,

 

Des anyone have one, and use in WA waters?

 

Looking for good news and any tips or hints.

 

Also maps for WA, any matters arising?

 

Cheers

Dirtball


Fremantle mooring

Hi all

Very new to boating but been out on the swan river a few times and was thinking of going into Freo and just wondered if anybody have any info on mooring up in freo (so the misses can shop, HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE). Are there any public places to moor up.

Oh can anyone tell me what fish I caught in the picture

 

Cheers

 

Dave


Warnbro Sound Trolling??

 I was reading a post about mackies spotted/caught in Warnbro Sound?? Is that legit??

 

Im just asking because being a small boat owner its pretty rare to get a chance to get into fish of that calibre in the metro area... Im hoping it is true because I wouldn't mind getting stuck into a few!!!

 

Anyone out there able to shed any light on it??

 

Cheers guys.. 


HDS aerial

Have just finished flush mounting my HDS 8 and can't pick up satellites, just wondering if anyone knows of settings adjustments, or whether i will need to buy an external aerial.


Exmouth Comp 2011...

Ok fellas so who's been stocking up on tackle and gear for the comp?

How many of you have lightened the wallet on new rods and reels?? I know I have..

Also what species are on your list and what's on your things to do? My team is after a nice red on placcy and I know a few other guys comin up are chasing a few GT's.

Look forward to meeting yall there.

Cheers Lloyd


My New Toy... HDS 10

Hi Crew,

Got it on Wednesday, took the boat out yesterday to give it a run and see what the settings were like. Only had HDS5 in first but now having the HDS10 we connected both together now it seems the 5 is a lot clearer and more defined. It also holds the bottom travelling at higher speeds compared to what it used to.


5000 stella

I couldnt help myself today, just had to get 1 well no 2, one for the missus aswell. Well who wouldnt at $749 each. Just need a rod for them now, any suggestions. Brian at Compleat Angler Nedlands your awesome.


Whos Going Fishing Tonight???

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering what peoples plans were tonight.

I wanted to know if any fellow fishwrecked members were going to take advantage of the beautiful night we have coming for us tonight.  I am planning on taking the young fella land basedsouth metro to try and get him to experience a big run whether its a ray, shark, mulla what eva just want him to experience some big fish action.

any members thinking of heading out south metro tonight let me know as we would love to meet some fellow fishwrecked members. I  am not too sure as yet to where the young fella and i are going to go. We wanted to go to E-Shed or Ammo jetty but i think its going to be super packed.

Well tight lines all and good luck to all fishos who go out tonight.
Cheers Guys Dave


Eshed Snapper last night ,PW!!

Well its a record for me, personal worst haha.

Smallest snapper i have ever seen.

 

I released it and it swam off very stong to grow to a big 9kg monster

 

 

 

smallest baby pink snapper. Let it go to fight another day


Friday Funnys

Enjoy


Rod selection matching a Tyrnos 20

Hey guys,
Just picked up a Tyrnos 20

and need a 24kg stick to match it with.

Looking at a 24kg Shimano Backbone Elite
all though was suggested to go with a ugly stick today?

Price Range is = Maximum of $180

Any comments or suggestions much appreciated
Im liking the the Backbone so if anyone could talk me out of it, any bad reviews?
Also is there much advantage of the roller tip in the Backbone??

Cheers Duffman.


New rod

Hi guys,

I recently got a Shimano Starlostix 5'9 6-10kg Big Barra,

However i dont exactly know what reel to get with it? Could anyone help me out?? 

Someone on here is selling a Shimano Callisto 100 baitcaster, but again i dont know if it suits it or not?

 

 

Thanks,

Mitch