I decided to head down to my favourite bream spot on the Swan to see if the recent hot weather had pushed the fish upstream yet.
I arrived to find the water still looking a bit fresh in my spot, but certainly a lot lighter than when I took Doug there a few weeks back.
There was a bit of a breeze blowing into my face when I first arrived, but it wasn't blowing strong enough to make it too uncomfortable.
I decided I would give the area a bit of a test so I rigged up a small baitrunner reel on one rod and rigged the other with a little blade lure.
The baitrunner was baited with a whole bluebait and I cast it into an area where I have had some success before.
While the bluebait soaked I worked my way up and down the bank casting to likely areas where there was either good structure or shade from overhanging trees.
Unfortunately there was no takers for the blade so I switched to a Slam Ultrabite and cast that around some areas near the reeds and a large, half sunken tree branch. That also failed to attract any attention.
Hoping that this wasn't a sign that the bream weren't around I swapped the SP over for a lightly weighted rig which I baited with half a bluebait and once again headed off to try some casts near some likely structures.
A managed a few touches and while I was waiting for something to put some weight on the line a heard my baitrunner go off and saw a bow wave heading out into the centre of the river.
Unfortunately, by the time I battled through the reeds and reached the rod, whatever it was spat the hook.
I somehow managed to miss three other runs and was starting to think I had lost my bream mojo.
But then things turned my way.
A lightly weighted blue bait was soon picked up and taken at speed towards the centre of the river and at last I felt the weight of a fish.
A good, sharp tussle and I soon had a beautiful, little bream.
That proceeded to be the shape of things for the rest of the afternoon and I ended up with 10 bream (all released) and 2 long necked turtles. Interestingly all the bream were roughly around the same size. Not big enough to get excited about, but still fun on light line, especially when they tried to run me around the local branches.
It was a great little session and hopefully a sign that the bream fishing is going to be pretty good this year in my little spot - which should really start firing in a few more weeks,
All the best, Colin Hay

hi every1,went fishing this evening at the floreat drain with my son,we caught heaps of tailor,but only kept our bag limit of 30 to 35cm tailor.we were catching and releasing lots of tailor,which was fun 4 both of us,but there were a few other people that were not releasing any tailor after they caught their bag limit,which was very disapointing for the few of us that were doing the right thing,where are the fisheries officers 2 control these idiots when other people are doing the right thing......................

What does every one do when you go bream fishing with lures and you don't have a electric moter, whats the best way to get close enough to the sangs to cast to them and stay there with out spooking the fish.

cheers Ethan

Need advice. Have 2 Airframe AF7/9 Okuma Fly reels that was great on Herring/taylor/salmon trout in Mandurah. Now I have been in Karratha for a year and Have not unpacked them. I also have a 6 wt NZ special (name I cant remember). Will these be good enough for light salt fly on 8-10wt or what should I get. I like the Armorlite construction but anybody got any idea about how good or bad they are.

Neels

2 Irishman were on location by the bay. So at lunchtime they hired a boat and went fishing. In half an hour they had a boat full of fish. The Skipper looked at his watch and said "We had better head back now." At which point his mate pulls the tape roll off his belt and puts a big X in the middle of the boat. His mate gives him a weird look and says, "What are you doing?" The fella replies,"WELL!! This is such a good spot, we want to be able to find it again." The Skipper shakes his head and says,"YOU IDIOT!!!! We might not get the same boat next time."

Cheers Jarrad

 G'Day Mates, Things are heating up here dispite the outside temp dropping below 0 again, I don't know how you blokes regard your old issues of fishing mags, (personally my wife can't understand why I won't let mine go); But I'd be interested in buying some old issues, they could be returned  when I'm in Bunbury if you wish, I would also like to get a copy of Fishing The Wild West. Any other mags or articals with info on fishing your summer season Feb.- March? or Any input or weblinks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks HJG

planning to go to dunsborough in may,can anyone tell me whats the fishing like there, can you fish in the rivers and if so what would i expect to catch
also is it worth dragging the boat down there or sticking to shore or charters
cheers

Hi Pilbara Crew

Can anyone enlighten me when the prawn start running. Seen a few Netting for them and just wonder when they are in. I thought cast nets are not legal!? But what ABOUT DRAG NETS.

I hope anyone can cast some info as a good haul is perfect freh bait and you know what else, Hogan style.

Neels

Has anyone heard any news of the salmon schools moving around down south yet?

Hi, just got back from a couple of days camping with the Family by the Blackwood River near Augusta. It wasn't a fishing orientated trip but I got a couple of light sessions in over the time we were there.

Got 10 bream in total with smallest measuring 35cm and largest 42cm. Fish were caught on fresh tailor fillet and local live prawns. Tried some SP & hard bodies without any joy.

Kept this one (gut hooked) which measured 38cm, but released all the others as I couldn't be arsed cleaning them.

The Blackwood is a great place to fish, cant help but relax. Picture quality might be a bit ordinary as I only had my phone with me

Cheers

Steve

im heading down to the narrows tonight for a bit of crabbing and a flick for bream. if anyones gonna be there come and say hello.
how long should we have the pots in the water before checking?
i have seen more blues caught on mulies and the like than in the pots so im wondering were would the best place to put the pots would be?

 http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Myanmar-Fishermen-Survive-25-Days-In-Ice-Box-After-Boat-Sinks-Off-Australian-Coast/Article/200901315206627?f=rss

I'll take the Epirb thanks.

Am I too cynical or could this be a hoax?

I would like to get a few iron ons for me and my mates to say SOR for our fishwrecked shirts, does anyone know where this is possible?

I know i will probably have to pay for like 50 so would it be easier to just bleach out a stencil on the shirt?

Hi everyone,

Just thinking about a white hills fish this weekend. Never been there before got a few questions.

1. Do you need a 4wd? Looked at google maps and there looks to be a road (white hill road) that goes all the way to the beach. I have a Hilux but am an unexperienced 4WDer.

2. Does it get big swells? Looking for tailor and mulla and maybe salmon in a while, just wondering if i need weight on my rigs.

3. What other species can you catch there?

That's about it guys, any info would be much appreciated.

Have a great long weekend! Gotta love this country!

Mike

Gday All,

Heading up to wedge this long weekend for some beach fishing (and drinking)

Wondering where the best place to fish is? is there gutters, reef holes etc?

Spose Mulloway, Tailor and Herring are the usual haunts?

Any info is gold!

Cheers

Sam

hi everyone,

have any of you tried these angled metal slices and are they any good in metro area? i was thinking at chucking them out from the beach..

gday guys just gonna head out to five fathom tomorow morning just wondering if theres anyone out there that will give us a few tips or spots on the bank to fish it and is there anything good goin there atm

cheers guys

Just looking for some general feedback from Luvias or ex-Luvias owners about it's perormance or any problems encountered. Particularly interested in the 3000 model. What year are the latest models?

Cheers

how ya going guys just wondering thinking about putting some pots out is anyone that launches at woodies getting any crays and do you have to travell far to the pots

thanks for your help rob

I know there a few tackle junkies out there who may be able to answer this question.
I tuned in late to a fishing show last evening and they were jigging for Sambos off Hillarys.
The host was using a red Saltiga spinning reel and he was saying it was a soon to be released version with all new drag.
Does anyone know anything about these reels?
I can't find anything on the Daiwa site I went to,
many thanks, Colin Hay

hey guys im looking to buy a super light outfit for soft plastics i got a few choices for rods but im sturggling with the reel i dont mind spending a bit of money but i want it to be extremely small ive looked at the stradic 1000 and the sahara 1500 but they still to big any suggestions? would like a daiwa but if they dont make them small enough im up for suggestions

Starting to bounce an idea around in my head about heading up to the Monties in my boat for part of the April school holidays.

I know there's a few crew on here who have done it on recreational vessels so what I'm after is any pointers they may have for such a trip. For example what not to bother taking, what things you consider essential, is there much travelling involved once there to get into fish (fuel?????), good camping locations etc.

Obviously its not something to be taken lightly, due to the distances involved as well as the need to be completely self sufficient. I would prefer to head up with another boat or two, so if your keen on maybe exploring the option of doing a serious sportfishing and spearing trip in your own well equipped and reliable, seaworthy vessel let me know via PM and we'll see what we can do. I will be departing from Onslow.

Sorry, not looking for any crew at this stage.

John

hi guys,

i've been fishing the river for a while, using plastics and lures with some success and i am now willing to try and get some fish from the sea!!problem is i've been trolling lures and throwing big poppers around in Mauritius and don't know how to fish in oz..

i have a 10' silstar and a matching shakespeare reel with 15lb mono on it. I'd like to get into some tailor and would like some advice as last night the guys around me were catching a few and i wasn't getting interest from the fish! i tried the moles and would like to try beach fishing, however i don't know the does and don't of beach fishing in perth and i don't want to annoy swimmers...

what set-up to use? what rig? what hook size? what bait? and where?

are metal slices worth a try or should i buy bait?

any special technique or retrieve? let it sit there or retrieve it?

as well is there any time and moon phase when the odds are better?

 last question how to rig a bait with ganged hook for it to stay straight on the hooks?

any help or advice would be much appreciated, anything you don't want to post PM please

thanks guys

I dropped down to Pinaroo Point for a spur of the moment fish last night. Unfortunately the wind was howling, which made fishing conditions less than ideal.
However, I did manage a few herring, one of them the biggest I have ever caught.
There seemed to be a heap of herring down there as I caught my fish on 5/0 gangs chasing tailor - and I missed a lot of fish.
So if you are keen for a herring feed I would suggest you give Pinaroo some thought,
All the best, Colin

Just finished watching the Hooked on Tackle series 3 by Dave Butfield some great fishing footage and tips first time I have bought a fishing DVD and worth every penny,he uses good quality tackle and mentions about rigs and lines and even has some footage of fishing in our own back yard would definately reccomend this dvd to anyone

hey guys just brought a swift craft viking and its got a nav man 4500 sounder are they any good are should i upgrade i to raymarine or lowrance any ideas would be great cheers

Alrights guys

Where is the best place to charter a boat from, IO was thinking exxy or maybe broome? any charters people have used that are worth a go?

Rayman

how are you goin everyone. i am thinking about heading up to jurien with the family for a couple days just wondering wat the fishing is like up there (landbased) maybe some tailor fishing and where are the best places to try around there thanks heaps for your help rob

Has anyone seen any signs of spaniards at westend or the 3 mile,can't be far away

are these legal to be taken now?

someone told me they aren't protected anymore?

if so, do they taste any good?