Fishing Discussion

General Fishing Chat

Prevelly

heading down to prevelly for a few days next weekend, looking to do abit of fishing while am there... landbased!

what can i expect to catch, hoping i could maybe hook a few tailor off the beaches or even salmon if i'm lucky?

is there any good spots i should try etc :) thanks.


squid jig scents.

hey all. sorry bout pic quality is from a mag. the first ones not thats the one i brought.

i was wondering who out there uses scents on there squid jigs?

i picked up this one to day after reading a bit about it and it looks alright.its sort of like a high lighter pen but you put a bit one it and cast away.

i dont no how it will go. ill try it on my cheap jigs next to a good one and see how i got and if that fail ill try it  one of my good ones next to identical jig with out and see how i go.

cheers danno


personal best tailor !!!! / pic included

i caught it at hillarys yesterday evning on mulies 35cm pretty happy with it but i put him back


Friday Funnys

 

Enjoy Smile


Exmouth Pics

Gday Guys,

Just a few pics of the fish ive been getting inbetween work over the last coupla weeks.

Surface Spangoes

Light tackle Rankin in 12m on plastic

Metre + Queenies by the hundreds

Boga Queendog

Rat of all Rats Black on my Hyper 4000 ~20kg

Jigging Ambers up to 12kg non stop

Ive got the tinny marlin bug and have been doing really well as of late. ~40kg

More tinny action. (sorry about the shit pic, its hard to contain a marlin boatside and take a photo while solo) ~30kg

One of my lumps are littered with Goldens...

And Blackspot Tuskys...

Light gear Longtails up to 8kg in the Gulf

 

Plenty of other bits and pieces suchs as good Brassies, Spaniards, Sharkys, Trout, Jacks, Diamonds, Goldspots etc etc..

 

Peace,

 

Sam

 


Wanted: Driver for Thu 22 April

I'm currently trying to sort out a turtle dove shoal trip for a few people on FW that are interested, but being a one way trip, we need to sort out some transport back from Geraldton for it to go ahead.

 

I'm looking at hiring or borrowing a minivan in Perth and getting someone to drive it up so we can drive back. Would be able to get people to take over driving on the way back, so just one direction of driving for the driver. Alternatively if we cant hire something, then might be able to get two people to drive up with two cars. (as long as they have a bit of boot space). I may be able to get a 20 seater, but that would require an appropriate license, but will try for something with a standard license. Idea is to get to Geraldton around midday and get back in Perth around 6ish, so pretty much just a day (and only driving in the morning up to Geraldton).

 

So is anyone available to drive up and meet us up in Geraldton so we can get back to Perth?

Of course, we'll sort out a rate with the driver and fuel would be paid as well of course, and we should be able to send a few tasty fillets their way as well.


Anyone able to help so we can make this trip go ahead / anyone want to make some cash for half a days driving?


New Rod :D

Hey guys i purchased a new rod yesterday :)

it is a Loomis Trigya i am quite happy with it too :)

i just need to match it up with a reel now any opinions? 


boat hire

hi guys just wondering if anyone knows if i can hire a 18ft boat anywhere that i can take to steep point?


Daily bag limits - Queen snapper

Learn soemthing new everyday.

Only justr ead that queen snapper are apart of the cat 1 fish (apart of the 2 per day bag limit).

am i the only one who didnt know this???

I thought it was only the V5 which im sure queenies are not apart of?

Cheers
Bodie


Big Hammerhead!


wild seas drama ends in rescue

The West Australian April 15,2010
Crew of stricken vessel returns to Bunbury.

Three men and a woman stranded on a 12m catamaran in wild seas off the Bunbury coast were rescued last night after a 12 hour rescue effort.

The Dawn Glory's engine failed about 60kms off the south West coast late on Tuesday night, on its final leg of its journey from Durban to WA.

Last night one of the men, South African Karl Dahlmann expressed relief as the catamaran was pulled to shore.

"We're very happy to be here, it wasn't really a worry but the rudder was broken and it's just been miserable," he said.

Volunteers from Bunbury Sea Rescue reached the Dawn Glory after a wild ride through rough seas shortly after midday yesterday.

Mr Dahlmann said the crew left South Africa on March 8 and were headed to Perth to deliver the catamaran to its owner.

Despite conditions he likened to a "washing machine" the crew had remained in good spirits throughout the ordeal. 

"We've been out here so long and had a lot of washing machine days along the way and it gets a bit uncomfortable but we managed," he said.

Customs officials met the boat, which pulled into the jetty just after 7pm.

Fremantle Water Police Sen. Sgt Greg Trew said police received radio calls about 11pm on Tuesday but rough seas stopped volunteers from setting out until first light yesterday.

The distress call said that the boat was losing power and steering in heavy weather. Strong winds and heavy rain battered the South-West on Tuesday night and yesterday morning.

"They weren't distressed but had some difficulties with navigation and lost their rudder and were just drifting," he said.

Bunbury Sea Rescue commander Albert fullarton said the rescue crew had battled 4m swells and gale force winds.

At one stage there was a chance the rescue attempt could have been abandoned because of bad weather but the rescue crew reached the stricken vessel about 12.40pm yesterday, before their long journey back to shore.

Sea rescue skipper Hank Rosendal praised the efforts of his team of volunteers who put in a 12-hour day in treacherous conditions to rescue the men.

"We needed 100% attention all the time because there was  not a minute the boat was steady," he said. 

Both the steering and engine on the luxury catamaran had failed, Mr Rosendal said.

The boat will be repaired in Bunbury.  

The crew of the stricken vessel slept on board last night and were expected to stay in Bunbury while it is repaired. They hope to travel up the coast in the catamaran in the next few days.




Gan Craft squid jigs

 

Gan Craft  

GLADIATOR tackle is proud to announce that they will be distributing Gan Craft squid jigs in Australia. Gan Craft are widely considered one of the best Egi manufacturers in Japan. The range includes size 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 in the traditional Egi lures. They also manufacture the UO-jya hard body jig which regularly sells out it's production run in Japan before it has started. This lure is available only in the 3.5 size and in 14 colours. The Egi range includes 14 colours for the 3.0 and 3.5 sizes and 6 colours in the 4.0. The stock will be in our warehouse next week. The finish on all lures and is second to none and the lures are perfectly balanced for perfect presentation. A great addition to any tackle bag if you are serious about Egi.

Cheers
Steve Blackmore


another day on the bream

hit a very wet river side today in search of more bream this is what i come up with with the bigges going 32cm


Spot available for sat Deckie

Heading out from mindarie marina this sat a few mates have pulled out of some bottom bashing

Trophy 2503 centre console

2 deckie needed

Deal

Bring Bait Gear and chip in for fuel

Pm me

 Marcus

 


Monte's

Anyone off to the Monte's in the next couple of weeks?

Thinking about heading across for a few days of relaxation.


reel mods

hi guys would like to upgrade my handle on my spheros 14000fb and was wondering what handle would fit and were i could get one from or does anybody have one they want to sell.cheers


deckie avail

deckie available for friday :),dont mind chip in fuel ,bait etc,got own gear.


Fishing Gear Bali

Just a quick one all, has anyone ever found a good fishing joint in Bali?

Spooled


Pure Fishing's new range of Egi gear

Check this out. Hopefully will be hitting the shelves soon. I've seen the egi but the rods etc look interesting.
http://www.purefishing.com.au/berkleypro/2010/03/egi-update.html


when to use a baitcaster

hi i have a baitcaster my step father bought for me last year but im no realy shore when to use my baitcaster combo i dont fish for barra though can u please tell me wen i should use it 3-6 kilo by the way cheers


Call that a storm!!???

Went for a snapper bash off the stones last night, expecting strong NW'ers and big waves crashin the rocks...

Not happy... turned out to be light North-Easter'lies' all night, and light showers...?!?!

What happened to the severe weather that was forecast?

Anyways.... I managed to hook onto a small ray to warm me up... bloody had me going too... due to my water-logged sol-3000's drags slippin, making it feel like big headshakes.... Dam Rays!

Anyone else have a crack? any luck?


sarcasm0 and others thankyou

I have only been a member here for a short time and I have to say it has been very interesting reading. After reading some argy bargy posts you think to yourself is it worth sticking around.

Well I have to say yes! You only have to read my post http://fishwrecked.com/forum/fishing-alone-dinghy to see the effort that some of the guys on this site put into it. Particularly Sarcasm0 who practically wrote a book on the subject in replying to my question.

So to the regular posters I wanted to say thanks. You have been very helpful to me. To those that lurk (i was one) get in and ask questions. Most of the guys here are very helpful.

But a special thanks to Sarcasm0.It blows me away that you would make such an effort to answer my question in the detail you did.Laughing

Cheers

BJ


My new Sealine

hey people,

 

i have recently bought a Daiwa Sealine SL50SHK and so far i am ABSOLUTELY STOKED with it!

I cannot wait another 2 weeks until i can use it :D let me practise in the park first. 


where to catch flathead bream and whiting

hi ive never caught real that good witing flathead or bream before i was wondering i u guys could tell me some nice spots for all three fish i mentioned in the title and bait  or hard bodied lures that r good for these fish plastics aswell

 

please help me


Fishing alone in a dinghy

Guys, just wondering if anybody fishes alone out of their boat. What extra safety precautions do you take if any?

How do you go about launching & retreival of the boat? This is not something I have done before and need some advise.

 


Where are the Exmouth reports?

the weather lately has looked bloody awesome up there!!! but is anyone going out????

Not seen many reports at all for this time of year?

Adam you getting out much??

Im sure there is many eager forum members wanting to read some good exxy reports with the upcoming Exmouth comp not far away!!

Bodie


Bad luck to change a boats name ?

C'mon you superstitious mob, is it bad luck to change a boats name ??


this mornings bream sesh

hit the river again this morning to go nail some more bream on zip baits whilst they were not big at all max 25 they were still fun ended up with 3 grunta and 5 bream and smoked by 2.
brenz


Rod/Reel Advice

Hi guys

Can anyone help get me onto a good smaller reel?

I have a 6000 (somewhere...the boyfriend has "misplaced" it) and can use his heavier gear.

Looking for a rod/reel to get into the lighter stuff and onto some salmon etc.

Thinking of a 2500 to 3000 reel and 2-6kg rod. Budget around 150-200?

Heard daiwa and shimano are best but happy with my flueger too (when I find it)

Any ideas appreciated.

Ps. needs to be manageable on dinghy but still ok to cast with. 


fishing spots ,what to use / please help

hi im getting into fishing more now ( im driving my mum crazy) but i was wondering if u could tell me some good spots at north perth were u can catch pinkies  big skippy tailor hering whiting  what should i use bait lures btw this is landbased cheers

 

ps. id like any help as much as possible