Got this emailed to me today.

Fisheries Bight Redfish tagging study starts. They will be tagged with Green dart tags.

Info here from fisheries website.
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Documents/recreational_fishing/rap_newsletters/rap_newsletter_27.pdf

If you open up the pdf there is info about the study, but also further down there is also info about the Eight Bar Grouper(Grey Banded Cod) study, and Herring Study.

Quiet interesting :-)

is it illegal to use a cray snare to snare marron ????

 Hi all,

Has anyone here been itching to get up north to the Montebello Islands? I'm at Compleat Angler Nedlands and we have organised a couple of charters to the Montebello Islands of which I still have a couple of spots available in September. The first trip has been fully booked, but there is still a couple of spots in September 4-12 this year - 7 days with Blue Lightning Charters out of Karratha. I will be there to help out anyone who comes on with us, with gear and techniques for the 8 customers. We will be staying on their 55' Conquest and also have access to their 26' Boston Whaler and even can hire their 40' Blackwatch for game fishing. There should be great fishing available in September including GT's, Coral Trout, Billfish and anything else you would normally expect.

I can't wait for this trip and hope to find some people to fill the spaces! Please contact me for the pricing as it is a bit cheaper than normal, either through PM or just call me at the shop on 9389 1337. Hope to hear back from a few of you, if there is any information you want to find out, let me know.

Ben Hough

Compleat Angler Nedlands

08 9389 1337

One day I went fishing.  It was a beautiful hot day with a bright yellow sun.  The tide was low and the mangroves were sitting high and dry.

I was struggling with the insect life attacking me and drinking my beer.

Anyway, after a while sweating in the sun, I landed a nice 107cm barra.

Our family is heading down to busselton this Monday and i was wondering what is being caught there?
Anything going off? And what baits or rigs would be suitable there?

Ps. We are all landbased
Thnx

 I have seen on Fisheries NT facebook page an article on a barotrauma study on golden snapper.  Interesting read and I have tried to cut and paste the link and text herr but my phone isnt allowing me to.  If someone else can great - do it please. 

Its finding are that survival rates for reef fish from deeper than 10 metres are significantly reduced when released (using a weight, not vented).

There is an interesting comment attached putting forward an argument for purely bag limits for these fish, not size limits.  Basically saying that as soon as you catch your bag limit you stop fishing.  Ie keep what you catch no matter how small.  Argument is that less of the bigger breeders would be dragged up, released and die anyway.

Have a read and post your thoughts.

Would be interested if WA Fisheries are doing similiar studies?

Hey guys,

I'm going down to Wellington dam in the coming weeks for the weekend, wondering what kinda fish I might be after and what lures/bait I should use? I will also be fishing from a kayak. Not really after marron but I'm gonna sort out which license to get in a few days

I usually look at both Seabreeze and Willy weather (Garden Island)

Is it just me or does it seem recently the forecasts have been really off

Yesterday was supposed to be windy, but looking at the graphs for Garden Island it stayed nice and low and you could've had a very relaxing day out

Last night it was supposed to blow but was pleasant instead

By now I'm sure you have probably read enough reports on all the major forums about the GT fishing in Southern Oman to know that it is likely the best accessible spot in the world to target trophy class (50kg+) GTs.

I have got a trip coming up in late October, fishing with No Boundaries out of their lodge in Southern Oman.

The trip itinerary is to arrive in Salalah on 25 October, fish 5 days (26-30 October) and leave Salalah on 31 October. We will be targetting the monster GTs as well as doing some of the world class in-shore topwater fishing. A review of that can be found here http://ebbtideadventures.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/southern-oman-inshore-top-water-fishing.html Will also be doing some jigging of course, but this isn't the main focus of the trip.

The best flight option is to book flights to Dubai, and then a seperate connecting flight to Salalah. There are many good options to choose from and prices are around $1500.

Cost for the trip is around US$2500pp. This includes 5 days fishing, accomodation, all meals, transfers to/from airport and represents great value in my book. This is based on 4 guys to the boat and a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required on booking.

If you are interested in coming please PM me. I will have 1 or potentially 2 places available (though likely 1). You'd be fishing with a good bunch of guys who are experienced anglers.

By the way we are chasing someone who has done at least one topwater trip before, as nobody wants to take a treble to the face from a rogue cast!

Dan

Can anyone give us a good little spot to catch a few decent marron cos im sick of going home empty handed? Around the dams are full of bogans who ruin your night and snaring is pretty hard. Tried the Harvey river with no success as well. PM me if you dont want to advertise a good spot. Cheers

Has anyone else encountered a thresher shark off the southwest?

I hooked one not long ago it was over 3 meters long and launched 2 meters out of the water. The stella 20000 was smoking and had no chance of stopping the big boy.

 Hi Guys, 

Just wandering if anyone has any suggestions for a spinning reel. I'm looking for a 3000 sized. Budget is about $250-270. I like the look of the daiwa sol (the new one). Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers, Charlie.   

 Hi all 

Im in  monkey Mia

 any suggestions on shore fishing and spots to try ? Not having much fishing fun at the moment At all !

Any advice would be great. 

 a mate sent me this photo. They caught it in the swan. Defs a juvi spango eh ????

I remember reading somewhere theres a big boat that will tow your boat over to the abrolhos island.

do you guys remember the name of this company?

Hi FW's,

Went out Saturday and had someone throw up from 5:15am till 1pm.

Unfortunately for him I have a no mercy rule on my boat. If your sick you tough it out until everyone decides its time to come in.

Unfortunately for me I sometimes get sick as well. Same rule applies. I have spent many hours on my back throwing up bile.

Does anyone else have this rule on their boat or am I being a bit harsh?

 Due to some people missing out we are doing the same deal this week

 Come wet a line this Saturday leaving sardine jetty at 6am for a full days fishing. 

Call me now to get a spot won't be packed as we only fish up to 12 people. 

Lunch and drinks included and brand new 10000sw Saragossa on shimano Bluewater jig rods. 

Please call only to book your spot. Call Drew. 

we will be having the same deal this week. 

 Come wet a line this Saturday leaving sardine jetty at 6am for a full days fishing. 

Call me now to get a spot won't be packed as we only fish up to 12 people. 

Breakfast,Lunch and drinks included and brand new 10000sw Saragossa on shimano Bluewater jig rods. 

Call Drew. 

when I got back from o/s last week I noticed there was a bit of a stain on the pavers under my outboards leg (80 hp yamy only done 47 hrs) I wiped my finger over it and it is oil and I noticed a tiny drop hanging of the leg , the boat had been sitting for 4 weeks while I was away I cant find where the oil is from it is just there , I am guessing less than quarter of a thimble full to make the stain it has made , should I be worried its still under warranty

what ever happened to young jack used to post some great pics of his pinkys caught in the sound and fished with out a sounder or gps on his dingy

 So I finally brought a camper trailer, now we're off to Augusta to try the big girl out. Is it just estuary fishing or can you crab and do other stuff. Not after any bomber spots as the boat won't be with us, just want to have a awesome kid friendly time 

cheers

went down to the local bait shop for some tuna heads ,only had big box's so I said I'd use chicken necks and lamb offcuts, seeing its nearly aust.day, he reakons you can't use any animal product,like spleen lamb or chicken pieces for the same reason they banned hocks for cray bait?????? anyone heard this

 Gave a pair of the wings to a local  farmer on the way home.he insisted we gather a box of fresh picked fruit.

 Did anyone read the fishing section in the sunday times?

where was steve fishing. I am well equipped to tackle some whiting on surface lures but i am yet to find a good location and the spot they were fishing sounds very good (catching about 50 whiting up to 40cm between the four of them).

i have had a look a coodanup and that also looks good

thanks for the help, cant wait to get into them

Apparently caught out from Spain weighed in at 110kg!

keen to have a go at whiting on surface lures, was hoping to bust down to mandurah early morning but have noted that morning is low tide all week. Just wondering if its a waste of time to go on low tide?

Not trying to start a Shimano vs Daiwa argument here. Just wanting to share a recent experience getting some reels serviced.

Reels sent were an Ocea Jigger 4000P and a Saltiga LD35. Sent to Shimano/Daiwa respectively for service on the same day while I was at the post office.

The Ocea Jigger I was sending for a service because it had done a lot of work (including a few overseas trips) and a small screw had fallen out of the handle mechanism (the screw that holds the locking nut for the handle retainer in place - second time this has happened).

The Saltiga I was sending for a service because although it had only done a total of 6 days on the water from brand new (4 days on one trip, 2 days on another before this started happening) grease had started leaking out of the lever drag mechanism. Also it had caught a shitload of fish in that time so thought I'd get the drag checked.

End result - Shimano replaced 2 bearings and serviced the reel and feels like new. Total labour cost $20+GST.

Daiwa replaced no parts on the Saltiga. Labour cost $65+GST and took 3 weeks longer to get back to me than the Shimano did.

This is the only Daiwa I've ever owned so not leaping to any conclusions - it is more just a "Thanks!" to Shimano. Ive had this experience every time I send reels to service with them, which is a few times a year.

 G'day Everyone

Im totally new to boat fishing and im after some advice on what reel size i should be looking at. I thought i'd give it a go and got myself a tinny its not big, about 3 metres so I can't imagine being able to go out very far. The only other boats i'd be fishing off would be the odd charter maybe once a year. The problem is im not even sure what depth i'd be fishing in or what species i'd be able to find as im still pretty inexperienced. I know pinkies and tailor are in the cards but are the bigger fellas like dhuies and sambos out of the question for a small boat? or even spanish macks? 

I'm mainly going to use this reel for bottom fishing with big sinkers and a bit of trolling around Perth maybe even a couple of hours north or south if its worthwhile. Im intending to run 30-50lb braid with a wind-on mono leader to absorb the shock when trolling. I haven't got a rod yet and any input on that would be appreciated as well but i was hoping to get the reel sorted first. I'm after a light-ish combo so i'd feel like im getting trashed when a big one is hooked but at the same time i know im not under gunned at all, if that makes sense.

So i'm pretty much sold on the shimano Talica but not sure which size to get. Not sure if the 8 will cut it. Considered the 10 but have been told that wider spooled reels are a PITA to keep levelled or is it something that i'd eventually get used to. Had a look at the 12 but it seemed like an overkill. is it?

I'd love to hear from those of you with more experience bout the size and line capacity i should be going for. Or even better if you have previously owned a Talica. I have the mindset of buying decent gear and only buying once so I can't afford to make a mistake.

Thanks for reading,

Klaus

Braid Capacity

TAC8 - Max Drag 20lbs

235yd / 65lb

390yd / 50lb

395yd / 40lb

TAC10 - Max Drag 20lbs

335yd / 65lb

535yd / 50lb

540yd / 40lb

TAC12 - Max Drag 40lbs

355yd / 80lb

400yd / 65lb

700yd / 50lb

We have a canal home rented down mandurah way and I've been trying to find info on the boat ramp at Rees Place Wannanup.

It appears to be a public ramp, but does anyone know if theres fees to launch (and not park)? and any other important info?

 Hi fellas,

Chasing some ideas and advice on a spinning outfit for my trip to Exmouht mid-year. Will be landbased so need something that will cast reasonably well, the main techniques I will be using are softplastics but I want to be able to chuck a slice and some medium sized hardbodies if the need arises. Not sure how heavey to go; need to be able to handle some larger fish without skulldragging the majority of catches and therefore killing all the sport, somewhere around 20lb line I was thinking ? On the Reel side of things I have been looking at either 4000 daiwa or a 5000 shimano but most of the advice I have received is all in Shimanos favour??

Budget is between $600-$800. 

keen to hear some advice and opinions!!

Cheers!

Went out to check the cray pots today bit over due hence nothing in them except for a couple of occies then headed out to the 40's rigged up the son's rod and dropped his line over was trying to bait up my line when my son Tristen says Dad I have a fish on I turned around to say Tristen its only been down there 10 seconds to see him struggleing to hold on to his rod so over I go partly hold on to the rod for him but said you wind it up yourself and Ill hold part of the rod,after a few minutes up pops a decent sized dhuie a first for my son and not bad for a 8 year old I think his new fishing shirt is bringing him some luck.This was one was kept and after that he caught another dhuie just under size and two breaksea cod the boy is on fire.He was still peeved that his two cray pots didnt produce any crayfish like they normally do