as mentioned yesterday, i am going with 12mm marine ply for my floor and casting platform - what is best used to reseal the edges prior to carpeting? Thanks for any help.

hey guys and girls was just wondering if any of you have done the road trip from melbourne back up to perth before or the other way. there are some spots where someoone could drop a line at along the way and was thinking if any of you know of any and might like to share.... was thinkinig about doing a trip real soon so any help would be greealty appreciated.

Dear weather gurus - what is the call for early tuesday morning, was thinking that it should not be too bad and was going to head out wide, backup plan is head to the reefs between Freo and Rottnest - whats the call from the experienced boats - thanks

Hi,

I have a Saltist 30TH, and I was going to respool it with 50lb. Is there really any need to put on more mono backing than enough to cover the spindle? I have oodles of braid, so its not like I need to top off the reel or anything.

Ta,

till

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im goin to steep point and want to buy a new spinning reel for lures. i went to see brenz and the boys up at tackleshack and he gave me some grest ideas. the rod is a gripmaster 10' price between $200 to $300 but open to all suggestion??????? thanks guys

I have just had some brilliant aly work done on my old Quintrex 4.4m dinghy - rails, more rocket launchers than the Taliban, floor frame and a locker/casting platform at the front. I have to fit the floor and locker cladding and am wondering if polyethylene or polypropylene would be better than marine ply - has anyone tried plastics as flooring and can advise on doing so?

Hi all,

just a self intro to all fish-o out there. I am otoshi, and have just started out fishing in perth. armed with light gears and 4lb line, did a couple of sat on the jetty infront of the sailing club in rockingham with zero results. was wondering if any kind soul would have any advice? rigs, bait, location or even tide to fish would always be welcome. Thank you.

Does anyone out there have a good pulse on the weather? BOM says ok for 2mora but other reports from other sites tell me the weather forecast is for poor conditions 2mora. What is your opinion on 2mora's weather?

Cheers Kev

anyone care to join me for a fish down at ocean reef!!! at the far end of the wall....lol chasing for tailor!!! if u r there come and say hello!!

Gday

Never thought i'd say it, but im after a cheap fly combo for this trout season!

If anyones got one that they want to get rid of then send me a PM

Cheers,

Sam

HI there!

JUst a few questions..going to try and catch a few crays this year around hillarys...going to use pots. What date does this years season open?  Has anyone caught many offshore out of  hillarys? At the start of the season do they start in close? Whats the go with people talking about reds and whites?  What bait do people use (hopefully wrasse)? Sorry about all the qusetions...any help would be great..thanks

Brand New, Excellent Condition.



Rod: Angler Rod Braid Buster, BST170, 15-24kg Line.Warranty tags still attached.

Price:$200.00



Reel; Penn Formula 15kg 2 speed, Made in U.S.A. Spooled with 600m of 15kg pretest.

Price$450.00

if i dont get to go out on the boat....is anybody keen on fishing landbased???? i'm thinking of yanchep...i havent been there...heard it's goood!!!

anybody going out tmr?? who needs a deckie ?? i'm keen...i've got my own gear the usual chip in!!!....

What's everyones favourite techniques, jigs & all other things squidly.

It's not something I've done a lot of until just recently and I'm interested to hear how you all go about catching these yummy critters, I've been doing "ok" but havnt had fantastic results.

All info, tips and banter appreciated.

Al.

The local Innisfail game comp kicked off this morning running through till monday. Will be heading down for the weigh ins so should be interesting to see what they get.
There was over 20 game boats With about 5 trailer boats. Pretty good turn out for a small town!

Went down bought my mag from coles, found the catalogue. I feel quite disapointed in shimano for 2009. the only thing that caught my attention was the Lucanus Jigs and only because they look seriously messed up ^_^

Anyone find anything interesting for 2009?

Undecided on which would be the best size to get the 30 or 40.

Mainly used for b.bouncing.

Looking for comments from people who are using them.

Cheers Stoinka

Hi Crew,

Quan just sent me a PM with a great idea for a forum thread, so I thought I'd put it up and see where it went. The idea is to post up any pictures or info you have on fish in Western Australia, even Australia for that matter which could be considered as dangerous, painful or something to note when handling/filleting a certain fish.

One example is Coral Trout, the top dorsal spines carry a toxin that infects the area under the skin and causes it to puss up and be rather uncomfortable for a few days.  (the other spikes may have it as well, but I've only experienced the top dorsal spike) Generally when you spike yourself its on the fingers or under the finger nails and can cause a lot of discomfort when fishing a few days in a row and something touches it. (Much more painful than your typical niks and cuts)

Cheers,

Adam

Hi guys

im looking at buying a fishfinder for my 4m tinnie as was wondering if you guys ahd any advice on what to get as far as brands and models go. Ive done a bit of research and the humminbirds seem to be ok i just was hoping you guys could give me a push in the right direction with what to get and what to avoid and also where to buy from.

cheers

Has anyone seen one of these reels or heard any reports?
I have just been having a look at the technical specifications and they look pretty good, including:
"• 11 HPCR Bearings (with Instant Anti-Reverse) for Corrosion Resistance
• Sealed Carbon Matrix™ Drag System for Ultra Smooth Drag"

I am interested to hear if they are as good as some of the Berkley people are saying and what sort of price range they come in.

All the best, Colin Hay

Hi Yall!!!

I'm available next friday!! 19/09/08!!! i havent been fishing much!!! just wan to get out!! will be glad to chip in everything!!! i've got my own gears!!! i live NOR anyways!!!

Cheers
guys!!

you know the cheap plastic ones, $299 from the Big Crappy Fishing store with paddle and PFD.

im going to fit a kayak out on the cheap, just wondering how stable they are to get out to the little reefs just off hillarys? or is that just stupid?

Now in stock at the tackle shack is the range of Sufix MATRIX PRO multi color braid in 250m spools from sizes 20lb to 80lb.

This is the same stuff as the penn pursuit braid that alot of the guys use like PaulG etc and he swears by it, very thin diameter and super strong.

Has any body tried beach launching south of mandurah, say preston beach or myalup?

looking to launch a 6m boat

Guys - anyone got a 4500H in stock they wish to get rid of, looked around and most people seem to be out of stock? PM a price if you do - thanks.

Looking to try in the sound next week as the swells are up and looking for a bit of shelter. Will be launching from woodies and looking for help on where and how to catch a snapper. Only fished the sound a couple of times before without any joy.
When people talk about burlying up are we talking about cubing mulies or pollard like for herring?
Any tips on where to drop the pick , out in the middle of the sound or closer to the island or closer to the ramp.
Any help would be great.
Paul

i am looking at biting the bullet and spending some dollars on some gear very soon.....

so for starters i was wondering what people think of the torsa reels.......

i was thinking the torsa 20 and putting 50lb braid on it for bottom bouncing and also the ocasional jigging

not sure what rod as yet.. got a backbone at the moment..... eventually maybe a shimano jig wrex

Hi everyone, I just purchased 2 Plastic Craypots today getting ready early for this season I'm glad I did I was'nt aware of all the work involved, puting 3 metal escape plates in each pot plus puting bait holders together and install them. What I want to know is what do you guys use for weights and where do you secure them in your pots. I'm looking for cheap methods as I dont want to buy lead weights as I believe there expensive, what are you guys using?

Cheers Kev