Hi there I'm going down esperance over Easter weekend and I don't won't to tow the boat all the way down there so I'm seeing if anyone has a boat down there to hire over that weekend or if there's someone going down there aswell and if you have room for a couple of guys tag along

thanks Braden 

sorry bout the angles of some of these piks:)

A bit has already been posted about this already and it has been said by some that due to cost cutting no renewals are going to be sent in future.

My license expired on the 3rd and as I was lucky enough to read a post after renewals weren't sent to others I renewed my license on the 5th. Well today I recieved my renewal notice late and in the same mail delivery in a seperate envelope was my new license and rules booklets.

Figure that out

 Some recent builds

MHX spin

Samurai

Love those rubber gimbals. Genious. 

hi all im looking at getting a osapian electric trolling motor 40 lb Thrust this would be for my little 4 person inflatable more suited for 2 people with rods bucket ect

bcf have it on special for $149 down from $299

914mm composite aluminium shaft that have a depth collar allowing for motor depth adjustment
DC 12V
Equipped with 5 forward and 3 reverse positions
Steering lever adjusts to different angles, is telescopic & extendable for comfortable control
LED battery level indicator
40lbs/17.9kg max thrust
Max. 1200 rpm underwater
4.7m/320kg max boat length/load

i use my little inflatable in the river mostly

 Hey, looking at a GT combo for throwing poppers and stick baits at GT but also mahi mahi over in south america. Leaning towards the okuma 16000 high speed and want to know if anyone has used or even seen the okuma popping rods. They have a heavy duty, medium duty and medium heavy duty. I'm thinking the medium heavy duty is a mix that will work poppers and stick baits. 

Here's a link to one I'm looking at http://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/okuma-salina-3-fishing-rod-792mh-stickbait-popper-rod.html

If you've used a salina 3 rod I'd like to hear from you, also if anyone knows a tackle shop in Perth that stocks these rods I'd love to see them myself.

cheers

 hey fishwreckers. have a new shimano raider snapper heavy 701 5-10kg (a few years old but never used) i'm giving away to someone deserving. please don't flood me with pm's, will only give the rod to someone who could do with a helping hand, ie a kid keen on fishing or someone doing it tough. if you know someone, put up a post. located in joondalup. cheers 

Hi guys need help cant decide between these two boats both caddy cabins Surtees has 200 verado cruise has 200 Honda. not worried about price it will be used for everything deep drop, bottom bashing, crabbing, pulling pots, flicking for flatty's, towing kids on some sort of floatation device etc. etc. Its hard they are both awesome boats and have both got show specials on them. any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated. THANKYOU

Thinking of going on a GT charter but they dont allow trebles.....wondering of anyone has fshed them with inline singles or baker rig? Any advise appreciated....cheers Jon

was thinking of rigging like below.......the one with assist rig...is what i use to jig with ...attached to lure with size 11 split........thats a jm monstter hook 13/0 on the end of assist with cable tie to keep hook near lure.......on th end is an inline 9/0 shogun....I figured with the line attached to the solid ring and direct to assist...it would take the strain off the lure during the fight and the split ring used to hold lure(i realize the lure will probably be in the fishes mouth but sometimes they spit the lure during fight....at least kings do)

                 The other one has 9/0 inline shogun  with size 11 owner splits.......

any one got any thoughts on each rig....pros and cons? Thanks Jon

Spot filled cheers guys. Just got note the charters fully booked now too.

Cheers Troy.

 The retards at the fisheries still have not fixed their so called glitch on renewals.I checked mine today and it was out of date.They must be making a bucket load of money out of it.Maybe not as I have not seen the fisheries around here in the last 15 years.

 heading up to cervantes this weekend for a beach fish at my usual spot just south of hill river. plan on catching fresh bait during the week to set out for anything big lurking by.

can any one tell me what there preffered 'set bait' is when they are fishing off the beach, i tend to use sanmars but recently havent done me any wonders.

open for any suggestions on your favourite big bait for mulloway & sharks!

cheers 

caughtup

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/fishtagwa/id785910062?mt=8

Reporting tagged lobster, finfish and crabs to the Department of Fisheries will help with our research enabling us to manage our fish stocks more sustainably and ensure there are plenty of fish for the future.

Using FishtagWA to report tagged fish is easy – simply Create Report and follow the instructions such as:

Take a photo – that shows the tag in the animal/fish.

Date – The current date automatically appears but can be changed

Tag number – So we can identify the animal/fish

Breeding status (rock lobster and crabs only) – We need to know what stage of the breeding cycle the tagged animal is at. The Species screen will assist you in identifying this information if you are unsure.

Fish/animal released or retained – To let us know if you release the fish/animal back to the water or if you kept it

Size – This will help us work out how much the animal/fish has grown since it was released. Guides are provided to show you how to accurately measure a rock lobster, crab and fish

Location – This provides us with information as to how far the animal/fish has moved since it was released. You can either use your current location, or, if you move away from where you caught the fish/animal, please record the position of where it was caught. Your fishing details will remain confidential.

We are also asking you provide your contact details. Your details will enable us to report back to you about how far the animal/fish has moved and how much it has grown.

This app is produced by the Department of Fisheries, Western Australia. The Department is responsible for managing the State’s marine and freshwater fisheries and ecosystems for present and future generations. For more information, visit the Department’s website

 Maybe I've been missing something....

does anyone know if there is a tackle shop in Fremantle?

Cheers

 iv been thinking about doing a fishing trip to shark bay. what time of year is best to head up there? ive heard its pretty windy up there. i will have access to a 4x4 and tinny

 Hi guys was just wondering if and where any of you have done your VHF license how long it takes how much etc. looking to get this done asap. 

Cheers Rosco 

 Hi all what is the fishing like in Lancelin around May? Having never visited the area what is the area like? I'm intersted in catching good sized tailor and anything else a liitle bigger of the beach in the late afternoon evening?

Cheers Old Salt

 Hi guys just after some opinons for some braid to spool up my stella with...

says its ranked around the 50-70lb braid mark so can anybody recomend some braid names, also want it to be to thin so i can fit a few more meters on...   

cheers for any info

 heading to Guilderton for the weekend taking the boat for the river and chasing some bream, and going to try the beach for hopefully some herring into tailor and hopefully into a mulloway if everything lines up. 

Anybody been up there lately? Much weed around? Anything being caught? 

Cheers. 

 Come drop a line all gear, food and dring provided. Call to book your place weather looks the goods. 

Cheers 

 Does anyone use or know where to buy moulds for making your own jig heads

looking at making some 1/4 & 1/2 oz ones 

but also some 2&3oz ones for a bit deeper

Cheers

jess

Hi all, Name's Stephen, which only my mother uses, all call me "Devo", not from Deviate but from school mates modifying last name which has stuck. I became a member of FW some months back and was waiting for a decent catch to go with my introduction, but have hit a dry spell and have nothing to brag about lately. I've fished various locations around Aussie in the last 40 years (yes nearly old enough for the grumpy old mans club), including Geelong area in Vic, Narooma & Bermigui in NSW, Darwin, Steep Point and Perth area to name a few. Now settled last 10 years in WA, Port Kennedy. I am a member of MBFC but never around for most comp's due to work commitments. I have had trouble like most to crack the Perth area fishing codes but have a reasonable catch success mid year with Pinkies on the 5 fathom with earlier mornings and late arvo/nights. My next adventure is taking by boat over to the Abrolhos Island for 2 or 3 nights, I am fairly well prepared and have read every article I can find on the issue. At this stage I have penciled in early April before Easter weekend to be ready for a good break in the weather before heading off. I believe there is a WAFA Helco comp at the island between the 5th & 11th of April, hope this doesn't make it had to find a mooring area. I am hoping to meet a few FW members as I work various rosters and fish alone due to may Son now 15 and sadly has lost interest and original fishing buddies not always available. Also keeping my eyes peeled if any other boats going to the Abrolhos Island early April. A couple photo's of pink's caught on the five, My son will still fish when he knows there on and soft drink, chips and tim tams loaded. Cheers, Devo.

 Hi,   Just wondering if anyone has been on a fishing charter in Spain and could reccommend one as I am going to be over in Barcelona early August for about a week? 

Cheers, Mitch

Hey guys

Anyone had any luck with the Cranka Crabs. If so what colour did you use, where and what caught.

Waiting on the next lot to come in from Oceanside and want to hear how they have performed.

Cheers

Pezdog

I'm heading out to the Abrolhos Islands next weekend with Reel Affair and am chasing some advice on what rods to take.  I'm thinking I'll take a PE 3 and PE 5 jigger and a light-medium spin setup for casting around the islands / tuna schools and maybe some soft plastic work.  If I decide to do any bait fishing I'll just use the charter's gear.

Does that sound about right or is there something else I should be aware of?

Hi all

Searched on here for not much info. Since the last 6 yrs up in karratha has ended having some R&R at Rotto before starting work in the new job in Mandurah. Used to spend a lot off time there as a student, but was more interested in G&G (grog and girls) then.

Been ages since I have fished anywhere there shorebased. Not taking the boat over due to servicing needs, so shore based.

Not looking for anything huge, more just sitting back soaking a line and relaxing (which is why I love fishing).

Anyone have any suggestions for a lazy fish.

Only taking bream/hezza/tailor/squid type rigs over, ie light.

Comments appreciated.

Neels

 hey all, was just wondering if the scalies are still around at woodman point. thinking of goin to get a few for bait. 

any info would be largely appreciated.

cheers

the amount of fishing comps around these days (not just in WA ) that are offering very good prize money , if a bloke was a crack fisherman ( and I am not ) he/she could probably make a living just fishing comps with a bit of sponsorship

That's how much the winner of the 2014 Esperance Deep sea Classic walked away with this year!! Over 100 boats in the comp yesterday with some great fish weighed in....including a 30Kg Mako and a 7KG skippy (new club record)

 Looking for some good spots to go this weekend land based. Looking to catch some big sharks or even some nice mulloway or snapper. Any recomended spots and wat bait and rig. Thanks