Heads up guys

it keeps coming round, different face, same scam.

I just recieved a fake email from Paypal saying I need to re-activate my account due to unsual activity. Be careful and check direct with Paypal.

This is a scam. check the following

1\ it says Dear member (and not your name)

2\ when you click on the button to access your account, it takes up to a website that is a duplicate of Paypal's. check the folllowing

   2.1/  try the different menu options, you'll find they don't work, the only on that will work is the login data.

   2.2/ check the linked address, it'll be different to paypals

   2.3/ play safe and go to the paypal site directly through your browser and not through the offered link

3\ the language is suspect, not the normal writing style.

4\ delete the email or move it to your junkmail folder.

these sites will dump your username and password on a different site and the scammers will own a stella +++++

Its difficult to catch them as they operate internationally and seem to rotate through countries, looks like it our turn.

cheers

got a 98 prado want to do some fishing tonight where's a quiet spot not to difficult to get to was looking at a map of inji anyone got some recommendations been fishing this coast for years but never had 4wd before

Guys,

 Thought I would share so you can all have a laugh.

first time in Carnarvon, told to go to the Blowholes for a fish. So off I go, as keen as mustard. 

First cast, 2 good bites.

second cast, fish on but it takes me into the reef.

new rig

third cast I am on again. Good sized fish. Fighting away and the reel shits itself. 

Worst part, only bought 1 rod with me and off the Exmouth tomorrow.

bugga, oh well next time...

 Hi guys 

im looking at going out to Harvey dam chasing trout this weekend and was wondering if anybody could give me any advise to where is best to fish and at what times I am familiar with the boat ramp a few ks after the turn off of south west highway but have been no further I have lots of spinners and fly gear with dry flys thanx for any advise 

Hi All,
Chasing opinions on replacing an OH bottom bashing combo I had knocked off recently.
Generally fish around 40m-80m. Can use anything from 12oz-24oz of weight depending on current, swell etc. Won't be used for trolling or jigging.
Thinking PE4-6. Don't want a tank but something that will still get fish on the boat.
Budget will be round about $800-$1000 including line.
At this stage looking at the Talica 10 or 12, Marquesa 16, Trinadad 16A.
Rods completely open, not usually a Daiwa user but trying to be open minded.
Gezzz the more I look the more unsure I get, welcome your suggestions.
Cheers.

 Insight on SBS tonight has a piece about a shark cull after a series of attacks.Could be interesting.

Sup Peeps

I am in Bali at the moment and have met a couple of wicked local blokes who love their fishing but cannot afford good gear.

My in-laws are heading over here in June and I am going to send these boys some gear. If you have any old gear that you no longer use that you can donate I can collect and pass on to these guys.

If visit the Dynast hotel in Kuta and talk fishing with the boys down the beach then you would probably know Yogi and Johno (the Dynast photographer).

These boys are mad keen jiggers and are happy to share their local knowledge and put you onto a traditional fisherman who will take you out for a small fee.

Conrad

Hi everyone.

Thought it was about time we do a bit of an introduction. we have always kept a close eye on fishwrecked, being the best fishing site in western Australia. Theres always a great wealth of knowledge and information available to all the members on here, and we look forward to contributing to the site as much as possible. if you have any queries feel free to PM us or even call us at the shop on 9383 3234. just to get us started I have included a few photos from the last few months or so, most fish caught local except the barra etc which were from a trip up north.

kind regards
Chris, Paul and Zane
Bias Claremont

Just had a thought. We have a few "theme" song that for fun we sing when we catch certain species. The 2 main ones that come to mind up north was - Golden Trevally - "Hey Hey you you, Get off a my cloud" Rolling Stones but particular the Mick Jagger lips. Red emporor UB40 "Red red wine". Usually the chant start when you ID the fish in the water. Squid the theme music to Star wars as they look like aliens!!!!

Anyone else have fun ritual songs or habits or are we the only idiots

i am heading up to Geraldton Coronation for surfing but would like to get some fishing in so is there anything being caught or you have heard stories there or have been there

Cheers Tom

Hi all, can the good F/W members advise me on what are the best months to go to Horricks to do some bottom bashing. Also can you launch from the beach I have a 6m quinine ocean sport with a 115 yammie. I've never been there before but I have heard some quite remarkable stories about what the fishing is like up there, any tips or advice about the place would also be most appreciated.
Thanks

 G'day fellas just seeing if anyone has any suggestions.

im towing my boat down to Mandurah this coming weekend and have just found out that our chalet accomadation does not offer parking for my boat and trailer. Does anyone know where I can rent a boat pen but also have some where to store my trailer while boat is moored on pen..

Any info would be really appreciated.

Cheers,

Stewart

High everyone. With the school holidays coming up I was wondering if there would be any good fish for daytime to dusk fishing. While it is cooling down the flathead should be moving out, so I won't be fishing for those. Bream should stay all year round is any suitable spots for them? Also is it worth a shot going for tailor on the Halco Twisty's? If so is there any productive spots for them in the cooler months.
Also for all tailor fishing, what pound leader and what type would you use for river tailor and the north mole. It has been my goal for a while to catch my first tailor and have been trying for a while.

Lachie

just curious on knowing what is the best way to cook bronzie fillets?

havent yet tried them before, i assume its like most sharks?

can anyone share there favourite way on cooking them?

much apperciated, caughtup.

 Sorry out of towner  and  have read a fair bit  about people fishing for bread and butter fish and squid around there.  Are you actually allowed to fish around there  or is it a sanctuary? Been meaning to take the young fella there but not sure if allowed. Cheers

Hi All,

Anybody getting any salmon around Bunbury ? i fly home tomorrow so i was just looking for a bit of a heads up to where theyre at ( Dont want to join the chaos down Dunsborough way if i can)

Cheers

Just after suggestions for gear appropriate for the Murchison in Kalbarri and for light beach use with little/no swell. Something suitable for a calm perth beach also.

Not for chasing anything too big, just the bread and butter stuff. And has to be female friendly - yes chasing something small enough for the missus and also something I can also use when back in Perth off a calm beach or jetty/rocks for whiting/herring/small tailor etc etc...

Mainly bait use but don't mind flicking the occasional lure or plastic...

Prefer fibreglass :) Budget preferably under $250.

** I was thinking maybe a Silstar crystal power tip in either 7' or 8'. Can get the 7' (4 - 7kg's) with an Okuma Avenger 40 reel for around $140.**

Thanks guys.

 Heading to NZ this morning for a fortnight.

 Have a free weekend, does anyone have any recommendations/experience with charter operators out of Auckland?

 Cheers

 Hebbs

I need some help with trying to track one down and someone who ownes a 2250 walkaround tournament in Perth, there's no more dealers in Perth so i cant look at one. I'd like to buy one but there all over East. I've looked over the mustang 2250 its seems like a nice boat. They changed to tournament now haines group make them. I believe there's one in the boat storage in Freo next to little creatures. Has anyone been fishing in one and are they any good. I'm suprised there not a bit more popular as the walkaround section seems awsome for a fibre glass boat. Any reviews would be appreciated and if i could look at one would even better.

im going up to jurien bay for the first time at easter with the boat is there a marine chart for jurien cheers daniel

 I think I have a curse here at kalbarri. The bloke next to us has a jet ski and has smashed 6 big Spanish Mackrel in 2 days and we are yet to land one or even a decent fish. WTF is going on!!!

 With all this talk of salmon haven't heard anyone talking about fishing the bay for something edible. Has anyone caught or heard of any squid in the bay. Where has the jetty rat gone. His reports were always worth a read. Cheers in advance for any info

https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/video/playlist/unusual-animals/possible-world-record-tuna-caught-084405903.html

Hey guys just a few questions about mulloway.  When they are interested in your bait do they stay there for awhile looking and playing with it?  And would a mulloway be able to bite a herring roughly in half?  I had a livie out the other day and all i saw was the rod bouncing from the livie puckering up then slack (I was using a 2 hook rig with a hook behind the head and one around the tail area why I missed a hook up I have no idea) and the night before that I was chucking out livies at the body was getting bittenfrom the body up to just behind the head pretty cleanly would that have been a shark or mully?  And every time unlike what I've seen from rays there isnt a semi circle type of chunk its just clean through bar the herring that got bit in half that one was a little messy.  And I hope that boltcutters cant/wouldnt do that haha, also I've put a picture of the herring that got bitten in half as an attatchment (atleast I hope it's worked)

Cheers, Shaun.

Just wondering what everyone does with big fillets. Was thinkin of cutting the thick parts into steaks but worried about cooking thick fish nicely so was thinking of filleting the thick parts into thinner pieces???? What does everyone else do?

 Hi Everyone,

Heading down to Palm Beach jetty in a couple weeks to try and get a feed of crabs and hopefully some tailor. I have looked on previous posts and know that it may not be the best fishing. I have been there before and seen people going for squid, seen bream and tailor being caught and heaps of crabs were caught. Also is it worth bringing down some squid jigs? Going to bring a drop net for the crabs, put in some mullet head or the cheapest fillet of steak that I can find.

On the tailor side of things, I will use a gang of 4 size 3/0 hooks with a whole mulie baited on. should I put a sinker or floater on the rig for the jetty? When casting out should I just leave it or reel it on slowly? If the bait doesnt work I will put a gold Halco twisty on and see how it goes. Is it worth putting down some small baits fir jetty fish.

I will not use a surf/beach rod, I will use a 7.6 foot with a size 4000 reel, also I will use a small bream rod for the jetty fish.

As I said I have used the search tool.

Lachie

 last night was trying to have fun with the ray inside marina had a little run in one direction then swam back towards me thought i had lost it but went in another direction and line snapd didnt feel like a ray could this have been a shark? 

My nephew caught this today out off ocean reef in 30m, looks pretty cool, we released it with no worries. Wouldn't have a clue what it is? Anyone know?

Was walking in a rock pool at Cleaverville and something spiked me through my boot.

Took the boot off and there was a puncture wound in my middle toe.  Pain was steadilly increasing, and luckily had my missus to drive me back to Karratha.

Whilst driving I had thoughts of "am I gonna die"  "should I stop and get hot water water out of the radiator" while being crippled with intense pain.

Anyway, started googling stonefish on my phone and did not get much information.  Got home and put my foot in an esky of hot water and the pain started to ease.

I rang the hospital and they refused to give me advice, but gave me an emergency information number to call.  The emergency hotline were more interested in asking irrelevant questions than giving me advice, and their only suggestion was to visit a hospital within 4 hours.

Anyway, after about an hour in the hot water, another 6 beers and a couple glasses of wine the pain was down to about 20% of the initial pain, so I decided to give up the hot water treatment and cook a BBQ.

Went to bed and woke up the next morning feeling quite normal, just a puncture wound in my toe which hurts when the kids or dog step on it.

So..... was it a stonefish?  What else would puncture my reef boots and inflict such chronic pain on me?   Is it possible the rubber sole on the reef boots "wiped away" the majority of the poison.

Has anyone stepped on a stonefish or other evil bastard reef creature?