hey folks just wondering if anyone here has or knows of a place we could rent over the easter weekend in lano or mandurah? let me know or call me on 0414080275 really looking to get away and the accomedation we had fell thro

This won on the Inventors tonight.  Have a look here to read about it:   http://www.cooperanchors.com.au

PLASTIC COOPER ANCHOR

The Plastic Cooper Anchor is the world’s first plastic anchor. While
using nylon to create a lighter anchor may seem like an obvious
solution, it needs to be at least as effective as small aluminium and
steel anchors on the market or it is useless. Jet skis may seem small,
but they weigh between 300-500kg, so they need a properly functioning
anchor to keep them in place. The Plastic Cooper Anchor is not only
lighter than steel and aluminium anchors, it actually works better than
other anchors on the market. This is achieved through a design that
encourages the anchor to dig deep into the sand very quickly, giving it
much greater holding power. The invention has been field tested for 12
months, and proved to have great strength in even the roughest
conditions.



Most one piece anchors use either a long curved shank
or a roll bar to assist in rolling the anchor off its back. These
features add extra weight and resistance to an anchor’s movement down
into the sea bed. Early prototypes of the invention that included roll
bars had areas that became blocked with rocks, coral or mud that stopped
the anchor from working and had to be cleared by hand. The Plastic
Cooper Anchor overcomes these imperfections with the addition of a small
blade at the bottom of the anchor.



The small blade completely
eliminates the possibility of the anchor staying on its back by creating
a new balance point. This new balance point enables a greater
percentage of the anchor’s total weight to be exerted by the tip, onto
the sea bed, causing the anchor to set quickly and more reliably. The
small blade also provides additional surface area, and 15% more holding
power. In addition the small blade assists in maintaining a perfect
angle of attack as the anchor buries into the sea bed.

A boat without an anchor is like a car without brakes. Small
watercraft such as jet skis, kayaks, and inflatable boats, need anchors
just like any other boat. But small anchors on the market struggle to
hold these vessels in place, dragging, coming loose and often even
breaking apart.



The Plastic Cooper Anchor is small and light, weighing less than 1 kg, so it is
easily transported and stored on small watercraft. Most importantly,
the anchor performs better in all conditions than other small steel and
aluminium anchors on the market.

Sells for $34.

just wondering if anyone is running a 1kw transducer in a wetbox.

what are the good/bad points?  was it worth doing?  is it better than a 600w transom mount?

what have you filled it with?  give me your best gps cordinates for the big fish?

i dont think i will trick anyone with that last one....... ha ha ha ha

there are numerous opinons from water to gylserine.< (spelling on that is a bit iffy)

or if you would just like to share your opinon.

cheers.

hey all

ive bee looking at the saro 3000 reel for my egiforce rod for some time and wanna know if any one uses it??

any one that has used one and liked it??

cheers danno

Hi,

I am going out tommorow morning, and was wondering how far i need to go offshore to get something decent. I have all the safety gear but no fishfinder?

hi i was wondering how big the salmon are down at the canal rocks cheers

went out the 3 mile this morning started to burly, nothing for about 60 mins.until a spot change then got some big skippy and a couple of ytk and sambos plus a few black tip sharks,thougth there might be a few pinkies around or something like that, very slow, conditions perfect, still it beats working

Ok, I went to google earth, zoomed in on my house, wrote down gps co-ords ,transferred them to handheld GPS pressed GO-TO and was out by 480M Whats the story? cheers Pete 

ps I really need to sort this out before an upcoming prospecting trip

Any one know who stocks zip bait 15 f lures ?

 cheers

hey there,thinking of heading up too jurien bay for the easter just want too do abit of beach fishing sum mulloway would be nice,any tips or spots i could go would be very helpful.

Well my self and Lucky Tim are booked in and ready for Ono Island in Fiji jan 2011 for 7 days jigging for Dog tooth and popping for some of thos G busses

Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I stumbled across this link and thought you guys might find it interesting.

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/10-most-diabolical-fish-on-earth/8156

hey guys chaising flattys atm just wondering what people use to get them im going to be using soft plastics any one got any tips or favs they want to share its for salt water not fresh south of river

Crew

Me and my mate are up at exmouth at the moment. Did ok this morning trolling but struggled to find good ground for bottom fishing. We are only here for two days then moving on up the coast. Can anyone spare us a couple of GPS marks for some bottom fishing??? Dont wanna spend a  day trying to find half decent ground for half a days fishing before we go. If anyone could send me a couple of marks you are a  legend...

Cheers  

Godders 

Can anyone help me with the best distance back from the boat you would run your daisy chain and witchdoctor teasers. I have seem most running in the prop wash, or is it better to run in clearwater.

Cheers

after yesterdays storm it got me thinking about fishing during/after a storm?

I went to mindarie during one last year and it would have to be the most fun ive ever had NOT catching fish......

has any one had any luck down there, and what rigs you using???

also whens the best time to go, before during or after??

looking forward to more storms(just not more hail!)

hi i was wondering wat u catch at canal rocks of rocks this time of year and if lures work down there

I was crossing (trying to) the Narrows this arvo on the way into the city and got smacked by this huge hailstorm. No bullshit, those stones wree the size of cricket balls. I ended up with a smashed front windscreen and irrpairable damage to the roof, bonnet and the side of my beloved 4x4. So what to do next? What will the insurance company say???

How much other damage is out there? I see there is a structural calamity and the Jacob's ladeder region.

One thing is for sure, my beloved 4x4 got me home. A lot better result than a lot of other small car owners out there .

Anyone recommend a rod for squid jigging?

Those listening to the ABC radio segment last week may have heard us talking to Chris Dolbel from the Fishers with Disabilities Association Incorporated. Chris is in desperate need of some volunteers to help him run trips for those less fortunate than ourselves. I offered to put something up on fishwrecked in case some of our fly-in-fly-out guys, semi-retired people and or anyone else might be able to lend a hand.

Below is a quick summary of what they are after. Further details can be found on their website.  www.fisherswithdisabilities.org.au

Fishers with Disabilities is a not for profit organisation that brings fishing to the disabled in our community. It is a totally free service we provide to people with any disability. We supply everything required including motorised reels for those that are not able to wind their own reel in. we fish from Hillarys in the North to Rockingham and Mandurah in the South and on occasions we tour the regional areas. We also have a purpose built boat which can take wheel chairs and would like to hear from the holders of Skippers Tickets. Our Boat, “The Nev Thomas”, is only ever taken into sheltered waters. Mainly the Swan River and occasionally Mandurah.

We are always looking for volunteers who are able to commit to at least one day a month. Virtually all our workshops are held during working hours so we are a little restricted in who is able to assist. Retirees, shift workers and part time workers seem best able to fit this volunteering into their schedule. We are looking for men and women to help us and would look forward to your contact.

We are dependent on volunteers to assist at these workshops, however if the client needs a carer or support worker they must bring their own as our volunteers are not trained or expected to assist in these matters.

This is a highly rewarding activity and our long-term volunteers never cease to derive great pleasure form their efforts. It would be terrific if you could come and join us.

Contact Cris Dolbel

Coordinator

Fishers with Disabilities Assoc. Inc

PO Box 466

SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162

Ph     (08) 9432 8022

Fax   (08) 9432 8060

Mob         0428 845 460

Email   crisdolbel@fish.wa.gov.au

 www.fisherswithdisabilities.org.au

Thinking about getting a new outfit for this years billfish shootout... was looking at getting a Tiagra 16 or 20, what size do you think would be better for 10 kilo? There's a fair weight difference between the two. And a nice rod to suit?

Hi all,

Is this reef a completely submerged reef, or is it prominant on lowish tides?

Regards

Chris

Please can someone help me with my lack of ability, I 've been numerous times to Mindarie to try and catch some herring. There have generally been some guys around everytime who are always reeling them in pretty much every cast so they are definitely around. I've asked them about their set up and tried to copy, but basically I'm clearly a crap fisherman, failing each time!

 I know berley is crucial, using a 10ft rod, casting etc pretty decent, rig is a wire berley cage, attached to a swivel, about 70-100cm 9lb leader and a fairly small hook. Bait tried small pieces of prawns and also green tubing with a few Berkley Gulp maggots. Cast, let it sink for a few seconds, then reel it in slowly with the occasion jerk... What am I doing wrong its driving me insane! Berley, using ready made stuff from fishing shops.

 Secondly heading down to Esperance for easter and staying near the tanker jetty, any tips on fishing there?

Thanks!

Reports around the place say that it wasn't the best conditions out on the west side, but 71 black marlin were tagged and released, 7 sailfish and 2 tagged fish (1 hung) or there abouts.  The marlin that was hung was a state record and there was a pending junior world record for a 6.8kg golden trevally on 3kg.  I left the weigh in before it was finished, but some very decent catches recorded.

Other notable was Bernie Vale from Mahi Mahi 2 putting his punters onto 7 marlin for the day after hooking 9 and seeing plenty more.  I will provide some more reports as I hear them over the week.

Also young fishwrecked junior fishing comp winner, Alex Nelson, gave a quick spiel to Jenny Gates and a GWN cameraman about his unsuccessful, but fun day out on the water today.

Cheers,

Adam

Hey guys going up to worra staion at the end of this month with my dad taking up our 480 coastrunner will that boat be to big to put on and off the tralier ?

also going to exmouth 4 a week cant wait cheers

hey all

wats the best knot to tie from around 8lb braid to 10lb mono leader? and is a small knot so it dosent stuff up guides on the rod.

cheers danno

should I be backing my Stradic 4000 with mono before I put the braid on ??

Does anyone know a panelbeater NoR to do a  small weekend job? cheers Pete

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