Heading out today and all of a sudden I get a 3-6 alarm on my 300HP Suzuki. I know this is an O2 alarm because its happened previously. Once the engine is warm the alarm stops. The first sensor was replaced at 150 hours but now 150 hours later it seems it may need replacing again. Has anybody else had ongoing Oxygen sensor problems with Suzukis?

 Two men fishing off WA's South West coast on Tuesday have reeled in a 96 kilogram broadbill swordfish in waters where the species is considered incredibly rare, according to the Department of Fisheries.

See http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-men-catch-rare-96kg-broadbill-swordfish-off-south-west-coast-near-walpole-20160330-gnug65.html

Looking for some advice please. Planning to take my son to Dunsborough this weekend to find a Salmon or two. We have a small boat. Wind forecast is low but swell is 2.4m from SW..... will this swell impact Geographic Bay area or will it be protected from a SW swell ?

Any body got any Good / Bad charter stories, no need to name and shame the bad but would be good to hear what sort of things can and do happen.

Myself over the years, Mills from Hillarie's, was an OK day, no fantastic catches but enjoyable enough, one out of Port Bouvard Mandurah, was also a great day with good crew.

Buy far the best was the 2013 Abrolhos trip on Top Gun, didn't have to lift a finger, food and fishing was great, deckies were onto it and skipper Aldo was laugh.

Mate was just telling me the other day about a charter were the skipper was presumed to be on Drugs, constantly slamming the female deckie while the other deckies spent just as much time as others fishing, couldn't believe what I was hearing!!

Heading to the Abrolhos again in 3 weeks, hoping for another great trip.

iv been thinking of sticking a small basic windscreen on the 4.1 savage tinny

just a simple one to block the wind and small amount of side spray for the front seat passenger
possibly dyi
any info on who/where is the best place to get one and prices etc

thanks hezzy

Hey guys,

Just wondering what type of lures people are using when trolling for salmon? I'm guessing once you find a school they will almost take anything but while under motor while looking for the schools what do people find successful hanging out the back and what speeds do you motor at?

Cheers 

 Thought you guys would appreciate these pics of a few truth reels beggining their life up in Virginia USA. 

Where it all begins. All parts are CNC machined out of solid blocks of 6061 T6 ally.

SG sideplates being cut

SGs in the making

Sideplates

LG frames before they get opened up

Drag cams

Knobs n handles

Spool assembly

LGs 

Pledge reel

Finished SS

Hi guys, new to this forum so please be gentle.

Going with a mate tonight in the sound and was wondering if it's a spot that produces much at night? I realize it's a big area but I'm new to boating and he's recently moved over from east coast and doesn't know it very well.

Should we planning to crack a few reds at home instead haha?

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 hi guys, does anyone know any spots where i can go hunting for wild turkey, rabbits, ect small game? sor

 Hi guys,

My brother-in-law and I are planning a trip to chase sail fish in Rompin later this year in October. Looking at a 2-3 day charter

Has anybody done this before, and would you recommend the charter you went with?

Any other tips and hints in terms of preparation would be really appreciated.

Cheers

Mike

Hey Guys,

what are the best spots to fish at in the Whitsundays region

Thanks

 Just saw this video of LeCras catching a WA salmon, anyone got any clue as to what setup he is using? lol 

fail forgot to link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x53LnrRa8rg

 Went for quick tank dive. Got a few Crays in close. Then from there went and got a few occys in cockburn . Got searched while going for occy( few phone calls again apparently dob in fisherman) lol . Going for crabs( don't think so). All good very nice and polite they where. Funny side few hundred meters away barbie on back of yacht 3 crab nets out . People eating crabs throwing shells in water.. Really funny in my books sorry but if they where not to busy in checking me and watching me they could have got someone actually doing wrong( crabs). Once again dob in fisherman really works. Why didn't I point it out you may ask. For all I know he could have sailed in from Mandurah and was washing his crab nets and bait in cockburn:):):). They where mint guys but I am still laughing about it. They need new target I think. Dive flag up at all times. Maybe that's where I went wrong. Hope everyone had good Easter 

 Anyone seen this before?

Snapped off at the handle and stem/spindle, on a 10 month old 5000 FJ stradic. It actually let go as I was putting it back in a rod holder! Looks as though both the handle and the spindle have fatigue cracks though?

anyway, hopefully I can find the receipt and claim warranty, otherwise where is good to buy parts?

 Hey Guys,

just wondering if a penn 10-15kg rod, with a daiwa seagate 50h spooled with 15kg mono and a wire trace is sufficient for mackerel trolling. Alao, what are the best methods or ways of trolling dead/rigged baits for Spaniards.

Thanks

 I was just driving down around east freo and saw a large rippling mass of fish. Got out of car and followed a small school of salmon. Fish dissapeared. I'm so mad I didn't get a photo of them swimming under the jetty. Hopefully bthey stay around and this year is good forr them again

Hey Guys,

. 

just wondering if 30lb braid will be able to hold a 15kg GT, the rod is a Penn 10-15kg rod. Also, what is the most effective method to catch GT. 

Thanks

 Is this company still operating?

 Anyone else on here doing the Mackerel Islands in May/June this year

They must be streaming out the  river.ive heard a few guys saying best season in a decade.id have to agree.

 Hey Guys,

Looking to start fishing for tailor on lures. Where would be the best beach to go NOR?

Cheers

Sam

G'day All,

Have recently upgraded the tinny to a 5.6m Voyager. Wondering what's the largest size boat people comfortably launch from the Point Walter ramps? Or am I better off going around to Leeuwin? Any and all advice gratefully received.

Evening all, I caught a lovely fat 3kg Snapper in the Sound this arvo, and he has an urgent date with the Weber Q (gas). We have stuffed him and wrapped him in foil, but I need some advice please on heat setting and cooking time? Is ten mins per kg about right? Full bore or a lower heat setting? Any help very much appreciated!!!

( Mis-posted in Hezzy's thread, will try and delete that one!)

Friend went for her morning swim at port beach this morning and came across this 2 m tiger shark.  Obviously caught last night and left on the beach.  I trust it wouldn't be anyone from this forum but it makes me angry to see this just left to die on the beach. 

 Hey guys 

Weather tomorrow looks good tomorrow other than the chance of the thunderstorm.

Is this something to worry about, and is anyone else heading out?

To all Fishwrecked members, our facebook followers and customers we would like to wish you a happy Easter weekend, have fun and stay safe!

Just another quick reminder, WE ARE OPEN TILL 5.00pm TONIGHT!

Enjoy Oldies but Goldies

Whats your best ever Easter catch?

Years ago when my son was young, haha! and I was still married, I went away leading up to Easter to catch a Dhuie off the rocks at S Bend.

And I bl#@dy achieved it.

My son is 26 now but still never forget how good it was. Our pic was at S Bend caravan park for years and we got in the West.

http://www.fishwrecked.com/image/rocks