After much discussion with the SOR hosts for the first leg of the NOR v SOR comp we have decided in the best interests of everyone being able to organise their weekends with a bit of forewarning, to postpone the SOR leg to 9th June. The weather this weekend is looking decidedly woefull and local knowledge suggests that a strong southerly combined with a 3m plus swell will not be conducive to an enjoyable day on the water. Whilst the sound may have presented a viable alternative, this is a blue water event and our strong preference is to have it as such.

It is unfortunately impossible to satisfy everyone with a substitite date however I have received several PM's from skippers who cannot make the 2nd due to long weekend activities and accordingly we have elected to target the 9th June instead. NOR comp will be the 16th June.

Those who have already paid their entry donations for the SOR event will be reimbursed if you cannot make the actual day. A reminder that all entry donations go straight to the prize pool anyway.

At this stage I can confirm the following prize pool is on offer over the three rounds:

Main perpetual trophy and huge bragging rights for the overall champion angler over the three legs (South/North/Swan).
Trophy for champion angler SOR event
Trophy for champion angler NOR event
2 x Fishwrecked shirts
2 x Fishwrecked tanktops
2 x Fishwrecked beanies
$500 worth of tackle vouchers courtesy of Oceanside Tackle & Marine O'Connor
$500 worth of tackle vouchers courtesy of Compleat Angler Rockingham
$250 towards more vouchers or specific tackle courtesy of Mandurah Pest Control
$250 worth of tackle vouchers courtesy of Compleat Angler Joondalup
share of a $100 cash prize for best fish photo/movie posted from the events featuring a fishwrecked beanie. (That's $50 for each comp North and South.)
4 x $25 vouchers for a "Great Steak" meal at Hogsbreath Cafe Mindarie
Voucher for a deep tissue massage courtesy of our very own Alfred
Several cleaning equipment packages valued at approx $100 each
And the list is still growing.

Allocation of the prizes to species categories will be done on the days of the comp based on what is weighed in. We are hopeful of having an even spread of prizes between the comps but this is still a little up in the air as new sponsors come on board and add to the prize pool and entry donations in the NOR comp are added to the prize pool as well.

Apologies on behalf of the organising comittee for the postponement but in the interests of safety (even though this is an enter at your own risk event) and in the interests of trying to satisfy the majority of anglers the SOR event will now be held on 9th June weather permitting.

This is a "read only" thread so please place any comments on one of the existing NOR v SOR threads here:
http://fishwrecked.com/node/6161

Well Glenn and I have decided that we'll be going to the Rowley Shoals next year in July for 5 days fishing on board Reel Teaser charters. Should be paying deposits by the end of the week. Can't wait =)

Study identifies Perth’s future boating facilities.

Compromise will be needed if the metropolitan coastline is to accommodate growing demand for recreational boating facilities, while protecting marine and coastal environments.

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today released the draft Perth Recreational Boating Facilities Study.

“Western Australians clearly like boats as there are more than 85,000 registered recreational vessels in WA with about 46,000 of them based in the metropolitan area,” Ms MacTiernan said.

“Today there are about 30 boats per thousand people in Perth, compared to 21 only 15 years ago, and the study estimates there will be more than 40 per 1000 people in 2025 when the number of craft will exceed 80,000.

“Not only are boat numbers increasing, their average size is also growing, creating increasing demand for permanent moorings.

“Over the next 20 years, we will need a major increase both in boat ramps and boat pens along the 120km coastline between Two Rocks and Singleton.

“There will have to be compromise if we are to satisfy both the boat owners and those who give coastal protection their highest priority, to ensure we make the best decisions for the future.”

Ms MacTiernan said that the draft study recommendations included:

• maximising the capacity of existing harbours and facilities, including redeveloping Jervoise Bay (Woodman Point) boat launching harbour, more boat pens at Two Rocks, Mindarie, Hillarys and Fremantle boat harbours and increasing moorings at yacht clubs;

• within the next decade, constructing a boat launching harbour near Fremantle, a marina at Mangles Bay (Rockingham) and possibly the Eglinton Marina;

• commencing detailed planning for new facilites to be constructed after 2015, including a new harbour at Ocean Reef and a Hillarys-style boat harbour at Alkimos); and

• increasing the number of boat ramp lanes on the coast from 44 to 76.

“We are continuing to consult with the community on general coastal planning and development issues as well as on specific projects,” the Minister said.

“The draft study is being discussed at two coastal planning seminars which include representatives of the recreational boating sector, community members and other stakeholders.

“We have also begun a survey of 5,000 people, including 2,000 Fremantle residents, selected at random to participate in a survey to test attitudes and preferences towards future development of the Fremantle boat harbours.

“There have been no significant changes to the infrastructure at the boat harbours for more than 20 years, but pressure is building for additional facilities for both recreational and commercial vessels and for people visiting the area.”

Ms MacTiernan said the boating facilities study would contribute to the Perth Coastal Planning Strategy, which would establish guidelines for land use and development along the metropolitan coast.

The draft Perth Recreational Boating Facilities Study and information about the Fremantle Harbours project is available from www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/1131.asp, or by contacting the Department for Planning and Infrastructure on 9216 8295.

Information on the Perth Coastal Planning Strategy is available from http://www.wapc.wa.gov.au/perthcoast

Anyone know of a site where you can download a Nautical Map viewer.

Like the one below but for Perth waters.

http://www.maptech.com/support/doc.cfm?docid=123&plid=39

Cheers
Dean

Question for those out there that have knowledge on soft lures.

I made a purchase today which came with freebies a tackle box and some line lures etc

One of the things in the box was a pack of Storm Rattle Ribbon tail worm lures 6"

Was wondering what species they work well on.

Cheers
James

anyone want to go for a brim fish thisarvo give me a call 0433999064 im thinken from anround maylands back middle swan try a few spots out

Species Pts per Kg

Dhufish 25pts
Pinkie 55pts
Sand Whiting 1000pts
KG 200pts
Black Arse 250pts
Harlequin 250pts
Queenie 75pts
Red Snapper 500pts
Skippy 100pts
Leatherjacket 125pts
Flathead 175pts
Tuna Blue / Bonito 50pts
YF Tuna 15pts
Spanish Mac 25pts
Baldchin 100pts

Points based on the upper limit of a great catch for each species being worth around 500pts. For example a 20kg Dhuie would be worth 500pts and thats a great size for that species but equally a 9kg Pinkie would be classed as a great catch for that species and accordingly score around 500pts.

Champion boat will be total points for the boat divided by the number of anglers on board.

You only count your heaviest fish of each species in each fisherman's tally. So if you catch 2 Dhuies one of 5kg and one of 10kg you only count the heaviest fish. Obviously all catches must comply with bag and size limits or will be disqualified.

Tim has a copy of the spreadsheet and I will get a copy to each of the Northern crews. Also I will see if Adam can load up the sheet to the site so you can download before the comp.

anyone going out today need a deckie call me 0433999064

The scene is set - a dark night, cold wind blowing, campfire flickering,
stars twinkling in the dark sky.

Three crusty fishermen are sitting by the campfire, one from Australia,
one from Seth Efrika and one from New Zulland. Each embroiled in the
bravado for which they are famous.

The night of tales begins...

Kiven the Kiwi says, "I must be the meanest, toughest, fusharman there es.
Why, jist the other day I linded on a bunk and scared a crocodeale, who
came out of the swamp and ate sux min who were standen close by. I grebbed
the crocodeale and wristled him to du ground and killed em with my beer
hends"

Hansie from Seth Efrika who typically can't stand to be bettered said,
"Well you guys, I lended orfter a week in de tinny 200 miles oot,
and a Namibian snike slid out from under a rock and made a move on
me. I grebbed de borsted with me bare hinds and beet it's head off ind then
sucked the poison from it's body down in one gulp. End I'm still here
today"

Bazza the Aussie remained silent, slowly poking the fire with his penis.

All skippers can you confirm your availability for the potential revised date by listing your names. Thanks.

Please keep this thread solely for name registration.

Cheers
Andy Mac

what is the best baits to use for herring gardies tailor or anything out at Hillary's of the walls?

anybody know what black diamond rods are like and how much they are? ive heard a little bit in that they make a good bream rod but want to know a little more...any info would be good

G'day all, wondering if a few of you that have pressure cleaners or have knowledge on them could help me out!
I am strongly considering getting a water pressure cleaner to clean down my boat and for other jobs around the house. I have never had one before so know bugger all about what to look for with PSI rating or motor watt/hp. Or even what is the better way to go petrol or electric.

As always money is a key factor and I really wouldnt want to spend more than $300

All info apreciated.

Cheers
James

Anyone know if the salmon are still cruising around the north mole might head there this afternoon and have a look see or go to the south mole since it has reopened,collect some bait for the comp supposed to be a good spot for collecting occy;s

hi people anyone know where i can go tonight or in the morning for a few squids

I am heading down to emouth next month (16th to 21st june) anyone else going to be around there then. We are staying at the lighthouse. This will be my firt time to exmouth probably not the best time of year but im sure it will be bloody fantastic.

The 2007 NBSFC Billfish Shootout will be held over the foundation day long weekend in June. We will be competing this year for the first time and can't wait.. got a heap of new pushers rigged and ready, outriggers have been mounted.. counting down the days.

Last year 97 Sailfish ane 1 Marlin were tagged in the comp and this year is shaping up to be a good one with numerous reports of Sails being caught out from Dampier of late.

Any chance any other forum members will be competing?

Will put a report up the week folloring the comp.

I'll get the ball rolling!!

Go southern sensations!!!!!!!!! Your going down northern no-hopers.

hehehe

PLEASE NOTE THIS SECTION IS IN THE SPIRIT OF GOOD FUN AND HUMOUR< AT THE END OF THE DAY WE WISH EVERYONE THE BEST OF LUCK AND A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION.

James

I know this subject has been spoken about in other forums but i can't seem to track the right info down, im fiddling around trying to make up some twisted 100lb (200lb) leaders for my upcoming trip to exxy but im trying to suss out the best way to finish them off. twisting em up is easy but which end is best for the popper? the 'loop' end or tying a crane and split ring to the tag end? as for length in feet i guess ill be looking around the four foot mark

any info appreciated

i have only three words after a great weekend
"GO THE CATS" its about time the eagles got beat......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llshJAPKDG4&mode=related&search=
hahah check this out this is halarious

Went boat fishing friday from ocean Reef, spent 6.5 hour out there only for small gain. While I was there I encounted a 50/60 ft trawler slowly working the ground off from Ocean Reef Thursday night up to Mindaries favored grounds where I encountered this trawler in daylight hours previously I had only seen the lights as it worked at night out off O/R.
We all know that fish are attracted to the sound of a diesel engine well this thing must of had a resonating box attached to it even when I was 4 nm away I could still hear it.
I have to say that I was offended by it being in so close, at a guess it's closest point to land was about 4 nm working out to 10 nm back and forth working to a grid in places trawling the ocean floor at about 2-3 knots and then about 5.15pm it began working O/R again into darkness. I gave up watching .
Surely with the tight restrictions on fishing and numbers caught what is this thing doing in so close.
In New Zealand they are not allowed to trawel within 10 nm of the coast
What say ye. There where a lot of boats like myself out there. Maybe its time to sell the boat if the Big Boy are allowed in that close.
Cheers Mag

eny1 goin out today maybe city beach, hillarys any were around there?

Looking a bit windy tomorrow but the forecast says it will calm down to less than 10 knotts in the arvo. Being neap tides it looks like a good time to head out to some lumps for some north west snapper. Will report tomorrow arvo. good luck to anyone else who is heading out.

Dhufish and Pink Snapper Research - Frames Required

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Went out to the containers with Adam,Skipper Kasey and Captain Snooze (Steve) talk about a magic day the conditions got better as the day went on there were Sambos,a few nannagi,breaksea cod,large black ass,and a nice boomer gummy shark,There were a few bustoff's due to structure and un stopable fish,For a change I out fished Kasey which would not happen very often.I caught my first dhuie which was undersize which Kasey expertly released with a release weight to fight another day Saw a few bait schools being harrassed by something we threw popper,lures and metals but no hookups.
Thanks Kasey for putting us on to the fish
and of course Captain Snooze for providing the boat

Andrew

went to greenwell point on the nsw sth coast over the weekend with a couple of mates....got there and had a look from the c/van park jetty and thought this looks pretty fishy...got some gear together and fished for an hour from the jetty while my mates took the boat for a run...within 10 mins had my first flathead at my feet(35cms) it soon got dark and nearly got carried away by the mozzies so went back to the van to plan the mornings fish...7am and the water was like a mirror , the weather was perfect.we got the boat goin and headed into the estuary and i was lookin around in amazement...so many spots that looked like they held fish...we moved around a bit , alot of the time just driftin with the current and everywhere we floated we picked up fish....bream , flathead , flounder , leatherjackets , squire(baby snapper) , whiting and not one blowie to be seen....a lot of fish were just size so we let them go back into this great santuary...it was all about fun... we spent all day on the water and had caught a least a 100 fish between the 3 of us and by 5pm we decided to call it a day....sunday morning was just the same and we headed towards the entrance of this pristine estuary and found a small feeder creek....we sat at the mouth and got held by the wind against the current ...burleyed up with chook pellets and within minutes it was like we were floatin on top 4 million whitebait...we were usins live nippers and whitebait and within minutes the 1st decent flattie was on board....sitting up the front of the boat i noticed some movement beneath me an dropped a whitebait 2 mtrs away and slowly retrieved it and got what i saw moving , a 46cm fat flathead ....i was wrapped...we sat there for a couple of hours and cleaned up on the flathead and flounder...ran out of bait so i started using some plastics and again within minutes hooked up again...and for the 1st time in my life i saw just about the unthinkable ....a double hookup on my mates rod of 2 decent flathead on live nippers(strange with flathead generally hunting alone ) but it was great to see....we headed back in around 11am and were very satisfied the mornings session...6 flatties and a few flounder for a great feed....if anyone ever goes to nsw and wants a great fish , try greenwell point....i did and had a great time!!!!

I will be up in carnarvon for this weekend and was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction or be up for a trip with another boat. Would be up for pretty much anything but would love to know if there are some creeks to poke around in within an hours run from town to chase some Jack etc. Any help would be good.

Does anyone know any good online stores to buy handheld GPS and brackets from. I want to get one that has large memory capacity to store lots of spots, but also contains detailed contour lines and relatively decent screen size for a good price. I have a GPS72, but it has no map contours and not much memory space. The boat has GPS, but I need it for when I travel down the coast also for when I head out to sea.

Cheers,
Adam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg9BzI9eAtU&mode=related&search= bloke getting pulled in by a marlin