Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today unveiled the new 4WD fleet used by mobile compliance patrols that began operating in the middle of this year.

Six new land-based mobile patrol units were deployed in July as part of Western Australia’s revised recreational fishing management arrangements.

“The State Government has effectively quadrupled the number of mobile compliance units available across WA to monitor recreational fishing activity,” Mr Moore said.

“These mobile patrols will now have four-wheel-drives, equipped with high-tech communications equipment, to assist Fisheries and Marine Officers (FMOs) in general monitoring work.

“They will also help officers respond quickly to illegal fishing reports.”

Adding six mobile compliance patrols to the two already operating was a significant step, the Minister said.

“Government funding has enabled us to establish more mobile patrols and also to employ a further 13 FMOs this year,” he said.

“Some of the new FMOs are working on the eight dedicated mobile patrols that will operate across WA, from Kununurra to Esperance.”

In addition to reaching remote locations along WA’s coast or inland fisheries to check on activity, the mobile patrols would have a role in educating fishers about sustainability rules and reinforcing the fish for the future message.

“Both education and enforcement are important to help recreational fishers understand their impact on the marine environment and the balance needed to ensure WA’s fish stocks are protected for the enjoyment of future generations,” Mr Moore said.

“FMOs from the mobile patrols will check fishers have the appropriate licence and that they are fishing safely and not breaking any sustainability rules, like bag and boat limits, closed areas and more.

“About 72,500 new Recreational Fishing from Boat licences have been issued, since they were introduced on March 2 this year - which confirms that rec-fishers are contributing more to recreational fishing initiatives and better management of WA’s precious fish resources.”

Fishing licences are available through Australia Post or from the Department of Fisheries’ website and offices. There is more information at http://www.fishforthefuture.com.au. Details on the fishing rules that apply around the State are also online at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au

Minister's office - 9422 3000

Hi

My mate and I went halves in a old de-havilland Tempest 14 foot runabout and we have just put a 35 on the back. We were just wondering the limits of a boat of that size as we are new to the whole fishing from a boat game. The previous owner said that he had taken it out as far as rotto on numerous occasions, however we do not want to go past the limit and end up in the drink and loose our new pride and joy. We would also love to take it away north/south over summer but once again we do not know where we can take it. Also any tips for the setup of accessories would be sweet,

Cheers,

Josh

Hey guys, Me and the wife are heading to coral bay over xmas on a fishing trip. Only briefly been there once, Im just wondering what are some of our options, Ill be taking the ballooning gear and the surf rod. What are the best places to balloon and the best places for bottom fish, and what should I target? you input would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone been fishing at wagoe lately? how did you go? heading up in 10 days keen for some tips!

anyone else having probs with the birds??

last couple of times out deep we have been having alot of probs with them, especialy the mutton birds.

trying to drop our baits and the wankers are diving down an grabing the baits right next to the boat, we even had a albertross try to land on the bait board once, you know how big they are!!

i have been trying to get a floater squid out and it has been impossible.

any quick fixes besides taking my shottie out and letten it rip?

Alright, time to give it a bash.

I was thinking of trying some 7 & 10 inch McCarthys next weekend up in Jurien.

Unfortunately, I don't think any of my rods are really suitable, can anyone guide me in the right direction, and I definately don't want to spend a heap. Probably the only reel I have suitable would be the Salti z4500.

....and I promised not to buy anymore tackle this year ..... what a joke !!

i was just browsing mo tackle the other day and noticed new shimano reels and rods coming in, one thing particulary stood out, and that was that in october they will have new stradic ci4 sizes, new sizes include 1000fml, 3000 and 4000. just wondering what everyones thought is on the idea of having a carbon based reel in the 4000 size, the 2500ci4 is one of my faveourite reels so im defintely going to purchase the 4000 size just to try it out as its only around the $300 mark. you guys reckon it will be able to cope with large fish?

did a bit of a marathon fish last weekend , out on boat for 11 hours.

how big a day do you stay out for????

aay fellas need help on deciding between these two reels for my saltiga bay jigger rod

has anyone have either

which one is better

all i can see with the reel specs is the weight difffrence with the exist being lighter

really need help deciding which one too goo for

wil spool either with Saltiga Sensor Hyper PE2

has any one have theres spooled with the same ?

cheers al info helps

Hi there Fishwreckers,

Just a short post to let you all know that Flying Fisherman has become a site sponsor, check out our great range of products on our buy online website www.ians.net.au  , I will be posting reports from over here on the East coast, everything from estuary to the great game fishing to be had out of Sydney and Port Stephens .

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hey guys one of my workmates is going to margaret river at christmas time , and he and his daughter are casual fishers can anyone tell me is there any river fishing or a jetty or calm bay they can fish with small estuary rods ??? any info would be good as i've never been there  cheers

guy found floating of G/island,someone saw his flare,lucky boy

Who says you have to rough it when you head off the beaten track for an early morning fishing session.

I am sure our South African members' mouths will be watering over this offering.

Sherbs' tailor doesn't look too bad either - well Choco on the right was pretty interested.

And here are the trusty steeds that took us on another fishing adventure.

Since there was a similar thread last year, wondering what everyones plans are during the upcoming ban?

Hot topics from memory from last year were, Tailor, KG's sambos.   Anything different for anyone else?

Personally, think im gonna leave the boat out of the water for a while and give her some tlc.  Some much needed work required (like fitting a new tranny to read deep water:) ).   Also might give the fresh water stuff a bit of a play.  Probably the only boating stuff i may chase is Tailor on the reefs (Hlokk this is you :) ) and possibly some KG's on the back on the 5.

Everyone else??  Do the tuna start to heat up during this period?

and who says fish stocks are dwindling,caught this little puppy on live squid

not too far from our local boat ramp

Hi all,

Possibly doing a quick run up there early next week for an overnight fish. Has anyone been up there in the last couple of weeks? Is there a lot of weed in the water at the moment?

Cheers,

Buschy

Hey,

I am hoping to get a few ideas on what is the best reels, o/head and spin for bottom bashing around Exmouth. What does everyone else use? Is it a Saltiga, Stella, Twinpower, Avet, Certate etc. Just need a bit of direction.

Got my first custom built rod recently. You may have seen the recent report on how it went. It's a Samurai NV8 blank rated 8-10 kilos and 7 foot long. It's perfectly suited to 30lb braid which is what I got it for. It's mated up to a Shimano Stella 5000 SW with 30lb Whiplash.
I wanted a good spinning set up for chasing Tuna along with the other types of fishing I do. I just couldn't find a factory rod that suited what I wanted. This one is 100% Carbon. The rod builder was Paul Herron.

By the way I really like the Alps VX guides I got for this. The frame is marine grade (SS316) Stainless and the ring is Titanium Nitride coated Zirconia. It's harder than Alconite so it's not just for looks.


Here are some pics.

hey

im going to kalbarri soon im gonna fish landbased in the river how good is bream there what lures or bait etc..?and what ever else do you get there in the river is it true u get mangrave jacks?

Heres some gear im gonna take:

bream outfit

3000 reel with 6 to 8 kilo rod 14pound mono for tailor baitcasting mulies and metals

baitcaster 4to6kilo 3kilo mono mulloway and mangrove jacks

many thanks matt

at fellas got one of these rods

have  a Certate hyper custom 2500R which i bought for it

but hvnt used it so trying to sell the 2500R and look to upgrade

does any one run heavy then 20lb braid pe and what reels on the bay jigger

im usally daiwa fan but liek shimano too budget isint a worrry

and yeh if any has the rod let me known what you got on it and its perforance cheers

We are heading up to Gnaraloo Station this weekend for 6 nights, camping at 3 Mile Camp. Will have the yaks, as well as a 3.8m tinny. I'll be looking to head out wide and troll, say 1-3km out, as well as work plastics, lures and jigs around the inshore structure, what's around up there at the moment, and what do i need to know about the place? Any info would be great, i realise it will probably be breezy a lot of the time, blowing SSE mostly, so i'm expecting that. What's the 3 Mile Camp like? Is it rocky or sandy for the tent pegs!?

Any info or experiences would be great!!

I am going to Palau [micronesia] in November for 2 weeks diving and holidaying.I intend to go on a fishing charter while I am there.

Has anyone been there or know anything about the fishing there.Ideally I would like to find a local amateur fisherman and pay them to take me out.

If anyone knows anything about the fishing there let me know.

hey all.

now i know that the jetty is closed now but wen it was open how did u all lift your squid up to the top? what if you have got it buy one tenticle?

would it be worth it getting a squidding gaff to save the loses?? then thats the next question, which length??? the jetty from top to water is over 3m isnt it? so i will need the 5m one. or if you guys use other accessorises that you use to lift you squid.

if you have any advice please comment as im scratching my head about it. also does anyone no when it opens again?

the one in the pic is the one i was looking at if im going to get one. the details are here: http://www.fishonproshop.com.au/fishonproshop/SelectProd.do?prodId=278&manufacturer=Daiichi+Seiko&category=Gaffs&name=DAIICHI+AUTO+KING+SQUID+GAFF+%28CS500%29+-+YELLOW+%2F+GREY+%2F+RED&model=CS500

cheers danno

I am still tryin to suss out what reel i want to buy. Its for my lemax slim max pe2-4 light jig rod and will be used for plastics and jigging. Im lookin at around the 5000 mark and am willing to spend up to about 600$. I been lookin on the net and been thinkin alot about the japanese version of the twinpower, but have been reccomended alot of other shimano and daiwa reels. Its so hard to choose and would like some feed back from the fishwrecked boys and girls please ;D

G'day folks!

I am finally heading up to Coral Bay for the first time next April.  I will only be there for 7 nights and leave on the Monday morning of the Fishwrecked comp, so hope to get up to Exy during that weekend and have a squizz at what's happening!  The reason for only a short stay is the missus isn't too keen to hang about too long with a 2 and 4 year old!  Hopefully it works out to be a bit of a recon mission for a 2012 trip to Exmouth!

Anyway - I am just after any tips, hints on where to go and what to use to catch me some fishies.  We will have a couple of 4x4 between us (Northseaa is heading up as well).  What are the best lures, SPs etc to use?  I want to start stocking up now!  As it's the first time up there, any sort of advise is appreciated!  Also any kid friendly spots to fish!

Cheers

gettin me tax back soon and lookin to upgrade the sounder on my 24ft half cab. looking for something around $1500 or pos a bit more. dont really want a split unit but if there is a good s/u out there for that price i wont say no. cheers lads. 

I am on leave and keen to get some fishing done and my regular fishing buddies are all at work. I am an accomplished deckie and have the gear. As normal happy to pay my way.

Conrad

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Portfolio: Transport

Transport Minister Simon O’Brien today announced Stage 2 of the Lancelin-Cervantes project, the final section of Indian Ocean Drive, would be officially opened by Premier Colin Barnett on Sunday, September 19, just in time for the school holidays.

“I am extremely pleased to say that not only has this project been delivered under budget, but also nine months ahead of schedule,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The new road between Lancelin and Cervantes will mean that, for the first time, an uninterrupted sealed coastal route exists all the way from Perth to Dongara and the coastal communities further north.”

The State Government fully funded the $95million project, which included the construction of 56km of new sealed road between Lancelin and Cervantes; 20km of side roads and improvement works on 9km of Pinnacles Drive; six stopping places at prominent tourist locations; and a viewing platform in the Nilgen Nature Reserve.

This is the first major project to be built under Main Roads direct management in the last 10 years.

The Minister said the project would have lasting economic and environmental benefits.

“At its peak, the project involved more than 150 people working on site. Main Roads also called on the assistance of local subcontractors. All of which brings great economic benefits to the region,” he said.

“As a result of our commitment to conservation, more than 20,000 new seedlings are being planted, while the utmost care was taken in designing a road that took environmental concerns into account. “

Mr O’Brien said the new coastal route, which overlooked the Indian Ocean, would be great for tourists and other light vehicles, as it separated them from the heavy freight traffic on Brand Highway.

“I wish all members of the Western Australian community who travel on this road a safe and enjoyable journey,” he said.

The new road link will officially open to traffic from 3pm on Sunday (September 19).

Evening All,

Shawcatch and I are planning a 5 night fishing trip from the 7th of November onwards, We will be land based only so looking for a good spot to hit.

Have done a bit of research and thus far Exmouth looks the goods, with plenty of options within 4x4 range. 

But you'll never be able to beat local knowledge. So to everyone that lives in or has fished Exmouth in November, any feedback for us? We're both very green on the Exmouth area so have no idea on winds will be like that time of year, and i figure they are going to be our main issue.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.....

Cheers Simmo

Hi guys Iam looking to buy a s/s boat ladder for my boat if you can help or you have one that you would like to sell pm me

thanks

kent