For the bluewater classic, A "natural Fibre Sack" is required for storage of fish, if it isn't natural fibre you can be disqualified.

So my question is: Is a hessian Sack Natural fibre?

Cheers
Dean

Some friends and I are heading to Coral Bay in about a week.  I went once last year, but only for a few days and only fished from shore, did have great success (by my standards) for the limited time I had.

 This time we'll have a boat with us and fishing will be our main focus.   I've checked the GPS co-ords for the area on this site, hopefully we can find some good fish up there.

I'd like to ask y'all what kind of gear/rigs we need and maybe some ideas on where to fish, if you are willing to share!  If we get on to some good fish, I'll be sure to give a report on here.

 thanks!

Hello All!

 My name is Eddie and I've moved to Perth from the USA about a year ago.  I was a keen freshwater fisherman in the US, but I'm slowly learning the ropes on the saltwater side.

 I don't have a boat, but I've got a good mate that has a 6.5meter boat.  He has mainly used as a pleasure-craft, but he's also interested in doing more fishing.  So he's fairly competent with his boat, but knows little about fishing and nothing about where to go.

 So this is where you come in!  I'm sure I'll have plenty of more specific questions in the coming months, but for now:

What advice would you give for two newbies trying to break into shoreline and offshore fishing in WA?  Let me hear your best tips, advice, and things to watch out for!

 thanks in advance!

Im flying to Karratha 16th feb which is next saturday.

Looks like a cyclone is brewing %@$#@!!!!

Can anyone thats fished up that way (pilbra Brad or Jay) Tell me if the fishing is anygood after a cyclone? I was told its really good because it stirrs things up

Looks like pretty crappy weather aswell. I dont really care but i will fish no matter what but is it good in crappy weather aswell. Im hoping to get out on a boat while im there and was hoping for glass offs ...

Hi guys, I would like to know your thoughts about the fishing at Exmouth in mid October. I'm taking the old father in-law up to catch his first decent fish! We will be taking a smallish Stacer with us (4.5m) so hoping the wind is kind to us.
Cheers!

Territorians and others planning trips to the Top End may find this interesting. Regards, Colin Hay

Making Territory Fishing Even Better

The Territory Government is working hard to ensure recreational fishing in the NT remains a great part of our lifestyle and the best in Australia and the world.
Fisheries Minister Chris Natt today announced a $400,000 Territory-wide recreational fishing survey of local and visiting anglers to take the industry forward.
“We want to make recreational fishing in the Territory even better - that’s why it is so important that anglers get involved in this survey.” Mr Natt said.
“We want to hear from anglers about where they fish, what species they target and how they think the fishing experience can be enhanced.
“Whether it’s catching a barra or trawling for mackerel, Territorians and visitors to the Territory love getting out on the water – and we want to keep it that way.
“Recreational fishing is enjoyed by about 40,000 Territorians each year and is a major tourism drawcard.
“We have the highest participation rate in recreational fishing in the country and the highest boat ownership per capita.
“The comprehensive survey will also assess the value of recreational fishing to the Territory’s economy and the number of local and visiting anglers that fish our waterways.
“The data gathered will ensure the ongoing sustainable management and development of our valuable fisheries and will also be used to look at infrastructure and maintenance issues.
“Planning for the survey will commence over the next couple of months and collection of data will run over 2008/09 and 2009/10.
“We want to hear from recreational anglers and I encourage all fishers to take part in this important work,” he said.

Yesterday (Wed) RFW took a call from an elderly and concerned individual about under sized crabs being sold at a Woolworths store (think it was Rockingham). He didn't want to ring FishWatch, but Con did to report the incident.



Within 10 minutes Darren from Fishwatch had rung back and immediately went to inspect the store.



Turns out that the crabs were size, and also that some 'undersize' snapper were long-spined snapper from the Pilbara - a species which doesn't grow very big and cause many of those false undersize snapper fish calls!



In the end, Mandurah officers also undertook an inspection of the Woolworths there just to see that the fish and crabs were ok.



RFW was rung back with the report.



We do appreciate it very much when the system works well. Recfishwest's thanks to all at Fishwatch for an excellent job.

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Beavering away in the background......

Has anyone had any experience with these reels? Any feedback welcome.

Is anyone going out on Friday? Seabreeze is showing ENE in the morning and ESE in the arvo.

Im gonna try and get out wide.

any1 know of any tuna been seen/caught on the 5 fathom l8ly..

particularly off rockingham

Anyone know if there is currently a size limit on Bronze whalers, and if so can you provide a link with the limit shown.

Thanks
Dean

I don't know if anyone has posted this info yet, but I picked up the press release from the WA Govt. All the best Colin Hay
31/01/08
Woodman Point will become a major focus for recreational sailors, with four new public boat ramps and boat stacking capacity for more than 300 vessels.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the Government expected to release tenders for building the boat ramps and would invite expressions of interest in constructing and operating a boat stacking facility during February.
Ms MacTiernan said the Woodman Point Recreational Boating Precinct would help meet rapidly growing demand for storage and launching facilities on the metropolitan coast.
“As well as eight boat ramp lanes, a service jetty and the boat stacker, the harbour will offer more than 350 car/trailer bays and additional public car parking.
“Future plans being considered for the precinct include the development of boating related retail space and industrial areas, and possibly the addition of boat pens.
“With the south-west metropolitan population growing rapidly, demand for these facilities can only get stronger.
“Construction of the new boat ramps and car parks could begin as soon as the middle of the year.
“Timing for the boat stacker and associated facilities will depend on the timetable of the successful tender, but obviously we will be favouring proposals that deliver early completion.”
The Minister said the planned expansion would not intrude upon facilities leased and operated by the Cockburn Powerboat Club and an existing boat storage operation.

hey guys, ive already had a quick spit on koac thread but for everyone to see, Mr steve wiseman who is in so called charge of the kaoc has said that only 2 types of lines are allowed in comps for line class that is platypus and black magic. No berkley trilene or sren gold or any other IGFA rated or tested line is allowed because as he reckons, each spool is not tested so therefore is not a valid line. Im rather concerned as i went to great lengths last year to get info on this from berkley and even though they sent me an email stating that all there lines are factory tested, our Mr wiseman wouldnt allow these lines to be used! Im only new to the whole pretest light line comp stuff but i find it pretty concerning when one man can basically say that only those 2 lines are valid lines, what about the records that are held on trilene around the world, would that make them illegal and invalid captures. Just be warned if you come up for the classice on 29thfeb,1-2mar dont have anything but those 2 lines or you will be disquallifed. Your opinions on this would be greatly appreciated cos stopping short of telling him where to shove it I really dont know what to do. If i can get some valid proof that he cant argue im sure he will choke on his words and i know alot of you out there are into your line class fishing for major comps. cheers people. tangles

hey im trying to chuck some photos on the site but it says my photos are 1.5mb and they have to be 1.46. How do i make them small enough to fit on the site?

They have changed the forecast again......

Seabreeze has picked the wind up for thursday/friday

Guys,

Just broke my antenna and GME have stopped doing this style, if anyone has the whip only or a complete base and whip would be interested in buying. Want this model so I don't have to run a new cable and mount a new base.

 thanks

Darryl

With all the great weather coming up and all the talk of the fads does anyone actually know 100% which ones are out there and which ones arent, especially with the price of fuel atm i know i dont want to be travelling out there for no reason, also the ones that are there are there fish on them?

LOCATION/Sub Location/Facility - Port Gregory, Access to Abrohlos Islands/ North island

LAUNCH TYPE/Facilities - PUBLIC RAMP - Beach launch

INSIGHTS:

- Not a well used ramp, shelter from the ocean with a reef for protection

- Dirt carpark to park car and trailer

- Soft sand so will need ramps to assist when pulling the boat out.

- Unmarked chanel but with an up to date chart you can see the enterance

- Care must be taken when launching/retreiving due to soft sand. Check first to make sure

EMERGENCY COVERAGE - Contact either Geralton or Kalbarri by phone as not to sure about radio coverage.

There is a small shop for food and drinks and a caravan park for fuel. It is best to take everything you need.

Thoughts folks?

Gentlemen

Came across your website and have really enjoyed the videos! Great Job! I have never been to your "Fish Haven" but do fish around the Texas Gulf Coast and other areas. I have pics, videos and reports you may enjoy at www.daparsonfishing.blogspot.com - Let me know what you think!

Again, really enjoy your website - keep up the great work!

Dr. Mark Redd

aka - DaParson

went out on Aqualib charter form mandurah yesterday with a group of guys form dads work and had a ball out there. i must say that stephen was a great skipper and tried to put us on alot of fish. He even helped a few of us out on sounder readings and a few other tips. the boat ended up with dhuies, a load of black ass a few nice red snapper, a massive baldchin, king george and a 5ft gummy shark which by the way tastes awsome. I will definitly be heading back out with him again. We even found new ground too whihc produced alot of the days catch which is now marked for next yeras trip out for us.

My wife organised for me to go on a 4wd fishing trip with Bruce at Gone Fishin Safaris for my birthday yesterday.
We were taken down to Bruce's spot at White Hills and had a great day. Due to a late cancellation, there was only myself and a keen young guy on the trip and between us we caught about 30 tailor, lost count of the herring, a skippy and a whiting.
Most of the tailor were just under size, but we managed to catch enough legal ones for a feed for our families.
If you were chasing herring you could have pulled them in one after the other.
Anyway, what I am trying to say is, that White Hills is definately worth a fish for tailor at the moment and if your a herring man or woman, get down there.
Oh, and if you are like me and you don't have a 4wd and you want to go fishing with a nice guy who really knows his landbased fishing, then give Bruce a try.
Sorry, forgot to take my camera, so I can't show you any pics.
All the best Colin Hay

hey guys

jst got bak from a trip in carnarvon.. weather and water conditions were average didnt doo 2 well on the fishing side only soem snapper and cloes happy moment calls nasty things dem fish! atleast some greatr experiances fishing of Quobba coast line with garths rock AMAZING im probably heading up 2 exmouth on monday, i was wondering if anyone is fishing there anytime soon or has jst come bak to tell me how it is atthe moment up there, weather wise aswell.. i have a feeling it may be a bit blowy but al;l the same the waters are always firing up there.. ANY info for exmouth would be appriciated ..

Anyone heading out from Two Rocks tommorow ,wether should be ok. We will be heading out to the bank, 14 miles fishing lumps and patchs .Was some good fish out that way last trip.call sign TR 178 chanal 96 if you want to give us a call ,good luck and happy fishing.

Blue Water Open Fishing classic - 16th Febuary

Boats depart Cceanreef or Hillaries at 0700 and are to return by 1600.

Went for a quick fish at Floreat Drain before work this morning. Beautiful morning and quite a few other anglers were taking advantage of the weather. Caught and released a few small tailor (really small) and a few others were doing the same.
Could be worth an afternoon fish (when hopefully the bigger fish will come in withe the seabreeze) for anyonme chasing Metro tailor at the moment.
All the best, Colin Hay

Any one been out there or heard any reports on them? any dollies around yet? I know a few of them went missing but they have will be replaced by the 30th Jan as PGFC says.

cheers
sam

Hi Every one . Great site! New to the area of Rockingham any one know of any land base squid spot to try have a car and dont mind travelling to get to them. cheers!!

Some of you may have seen this, but I thought it was such a great set up that it was passing on for others to look at. Have a great Kalbarri fishing setup.

All the best Colin Hay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2IHGCH6v_c

hey i went 2 woodys 3 days ago and cought 35 kg ray on  a shakespeare xterra reel took me about 10 mins to pull it out :)

hey guys just thought i should let you know at the moment at bcf we have a pretty good sale on storm hardbody lures 5 dollars ea(not poppers) and river to sea searocks all 2 dollars ea and river to sea triho and downsider mins (18cm triho and 12cm downsider)5 dollars each pretty good price but only till the 8th of feb, all bcf stores and campbells to :P, tho i think campbells has sum other specials not to sure