ok so i've booked a little holiday down in pemberton for the long weekend at the end of the month, just curious about the good spots, i've heard big brook dam is one of the better places, but i'll be staying close to lefroy brook, is it worth throwing some lures around in there? on the map it looks like it flows off of the warren, so i'm thinking some trout would swim up it

any other spots would be appreciated, cheers.

wondering if there's any places in perth or WA where you can catch some murray cod, or even some other fish like golden/silver perch

Hi Guys,

Im looking at going for a Fish at Trigg Point, Watermans or Yanchep Lagoon on sunday,

Does Anyone have any reports for these areas in the recents days?

Thanks

Can anybody give me some recommendations on a good rod to fish Wagoe.

Hi all did anyone get anything up at wedge ova easter? i went up for the whole weekend took all me rods and brand new dive gear to test out and the conditions couldnt have been any worse the weed was thick through the waves there was a heap of people fishin but all i saw was weed gettin pulled in even saw a bloke by him self with bout seven rods in would of been a head ache so we just got pissed and sand blasted all weekend . Went for a dive on the 3 mile straight out front of hilaries on monday saw heaps of small crays and big tailor right behind where the waves where breakin they looked huge under water .

Hi fellow members,

I just recently purchased two power knobs off the internet and I've just recieved them today in the post. I was just wondering if anyone out that has had these power knobs and have done a DIY with placing them on your reel handle? Is there a simple way of doing this?

Kind regards,

E.D.  

Hi all

went out to the 3 mile today from mindarie.   i hadnt been up that end before but had heard a few good reports.  i hit the water at 7 solo mission and went out behind the reef anchored and burleyed.  not much happend after an hour or so.  i moved a km north and did the same.  After about 10 wrasse i started landing some good skippy kept 3 then a few blackarse but only 1 sized measuring 40cm.  I had a big sambo lurking under the boat and thought i hooked up after a 15 min battle revealed an eagle ray hooked through the wing, gave me an arm stretch though.

i saw a few mack/tuna and threw some raiders and mulies around but no action

great day out

cheers

rig

I was absolutely amazed when i returned home about 3-4 hours after catching this redfin using worms at Grimwade Millpond when i turned away from this fish to grab the chopping block and fillet knife and came back to find that a live worm had crawled out of this fish... i rushed the worm back to soil around the fruit tree that it came from where it was almost eaten alive by ants. I thought it deserved to live so i filled an ice-cream container with damp soil until the worm recovered then released the worm once it was healed and it dissapeared into the soil.

Now i just hope i dont pick out that worm next time i go fishing haha.

Just wondering if anyone has been up and back from Ningaloo station for their holidays yet.  Apparently theres a new camping system/arrangement in place and from what I hear its near on ridiculous with each area of the station being locked off by a key and if you don't have that key you can't go to that area (without going back to the station to pay a $100 deposit for the key)  I haven't been yet to suss out whats going on, but it sounds like its a mess. 

Would like to hear what you thought of it all if you've been already or can fill us in after you get back.

Cheers,

Adam

I see this issue will be the last one in magazine form and then it goes online,i enjoyed reading the magazine on my smoko or lunch break or laying back on my bed and flicking through the pages,,,i wonder if this is a thing of the future and we will be reading our favourite magazines online ?

Trying to get my hands on some of these jigs, can anyone enlighten me on a site or a shop that stocks them??

Bloody desperate, appreciate any help.

hey all

i no its probly been coverd but i cant find it.

where do u get the fishing liences from? do u have to go to the fisheries place in hillaries or can u get it at the post office?

how long dose it take to get ur licence sent to u?

cheers danno

Hi just moved to Port Hedland ---have a new rod and reel - and can do a basic rig.----4x4 so can get to most places ----Would like to know what bait and the best tides to fish in Port Hedland. I went out to Finny Island on monday arrived at 12.30 and fished the in tide to 3.30pm ------used prawns and squid and a prawn lura with no luck-----Am looking forward to getting out and having fun fishing but finding it hard as have not fished for over 30 years. Any advice would be great. Nellie

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Hi all, can anyone direct me to the Live Exmouth Pier cam?
Seems to have shifted sites.

Thanks in advance

Chris

hey every one just a quick one im geting a daiwa advantage and i want to match it up with a daiwa reel such as a saltiga light game 3500 is there any other reels any one can guide me in the daiwa rainge saltiga and i want it to be etha matalic red or matalic purple 

Hey all, a mate and i are planning to go to carnavon over the anzac day long weekend. Just need some pointers wheather, places to fish, and if its a good time of year to to go. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Visit

Looking at an up grade on boats. I have been in a 7m assasin ali so going for a glass if can afford . Just asking for any info or any recommendations that someone might have.Over the 6m to 9m mark toilet 4 stroke half cab but wanting to still tow it to exmouth behind my landcrusier.Thanks for any info

Hi there

Just chasing some info on spots out from woodmans point for chasing snapper dhuies etc,not looking for your secret GPS co ordinates(although would be handy)but an idea for this time of year ,depth ,distance out.New to the boating scene last year and didnt have much luck out wide.Fishing from a 5.1m quintrex so on good days we have been out and around the 40m mark.

Also wouldnt mind chasing some KG

Any help much appreciated

just wondering what everyone else would do in this situation.

you take someone out in your boat , shared fuel costs.

you come home with one decent size fish in the esky caught by deckie.

do you share it or not? 

hey every one, new to the forum, been reading around for awhile and seems a great place!

recently i've been doing some late season trout fishing with the gf, mainly at logue brook dam and harvey, had no luck at harvey yet (only some redfin) but got a few trout between us at logue brook on some rainbow spinners and rainbow minnows..

while thats fun and all, i'm more keen on some stream/river fishing for trout, some im wondering if any one knows of some other spots no more than say 2.5 hours drive of perth where i can get some, will be using lures, but if i find a good spot wouldn't mind trying out some fly..

i've heard good things about collie, but i've also heard it's over populated by redfin (seems to be most places with the lil bastards)

any feedback would be good, cheers!

Hey guys

Just a heads up on the new Ajiking Pro Jigger for anyone interested in light PE 2-4 jig reels.

Specs for the reel are as follows:

• weighs 400g
• high speed gear ratio of 6.0:1
• 6 stainless steel ball bearings
• max drag 15kg carbon drag washers
• twin position handle options
• lever drag
• aircraft grade aluminium housing
• deep spool holds up to 360m of PE 4
• available in red, blue, green, silver or gold

Here's the glamour shot of the reel:

With a couple of extra shots to illustrate the actual size:

... versus Saltist 30 (size comparison only)

... versus Nokia N95

... versus my hand

You can find a bit more detail and the colour options on our website: http://www.fourfish.com.au/index.php?p=4_6

Cheers

Yip, had to hitch a tow back on monday from back of Gardener Island, as the donk would not fire up.
We had fished the Parmelia Banks with little success and moved a few times. Then just after 12 we decided to move a again and the motor kept turning, but no fire in the hole!

oh well, it happens, now to find out what it was

CREW,

 I am trying to figure out wether i should drag my 6m boat to Port Smith next week or not. Basically i have a few days there and would love to get amongst it.

I have'nt had any experience fishing 8m new moon tides!! Is it possible to hold the bottom when bottom bashing?

Is it a good time to have fun with Pelagics?

Can anyone tell me about launching and retreiving there!

Cheers Eaps...

Hit direction bank off ocean reef today with Lamby and after a promising start with a Baldy on my first drop of the lucanus things went pretty quiet. Moved around to a few spots with nothing much going. Hit a spot that had previously produced some small snapper on way in and Lamby pulled an 80+cm Salmon on a Lucanus jig whilst retrieving from a drop. Salmon smashed it half way back up in 40 odd meters of water. Gave one hell of a fight and a few nice ariel moves to boot. Saw a heap of Tuna about today as well. 2 hook ups. Pulled a just undersize Dhuie on back of 3 mile on way back in. must have been a rogue salmon forward scouting for his mates that are still down in the douth west. Was definately a surprise catch.  

Hi guys if anyone in Karratha or Dampier is heading out over the next few days and needs a decky let me know as I'm on days off at the moment.

gday every one i am looking for a job i know not realy the way to get one but does any one need a hard worker doing watever work on boats or apprentaships anything i need a job lol thatks would be great if anyone could help

heading to tazzy for my nans birthday she lives in the hills near a flowing river but nice structer and nice fish i have seen b4 just neva took my rod. perfect rainbow and brown trout spot whats the best lures or soft plastics i dont have a fly rod and i dont want to use a fly rod.so help would be awsoem cherz guys 

http://www.boatlocator.com.au/boats/14227

not a bad looking rig

Just a query has anybody fished Rankin Bank?

Was thinking if weather ok to give it ago next time at the Monte's,was just wondering if it is worth doing the miles to have alook?