Just wondering what types of binocs people use out on their boats?

I checked these out today http://www.leedervillecameras.com.au/binoculars/sol/sol-hd-8x32-binoculars ,

·         8x optical zoom

·         32mm diameter in lens size

·         Nitrogen filled

·         Waterproof to 5 metres.

·         Bak4 coating on the lenses (Bak 4 is a type of coating on the lens, meaning it is a full multi coated optic, and performs better in low light)

 seemed very comfortable and a good fit to my eyes,

very clear image also.

·         

Gday All,

Going to take a couple of POMS out from work next week that are keen to get onto a few fish, thinking about heading out into the sound for the first time (from Freo) thought i would try and keep it as flat as possible as i dont think many of them have there sea legs.

I have never fished in the sound before but looking at the search engine on here and the Navionics app i was thinking of hitting up D9 or maybe out the back of Garden island to FFB

i understand the issue is most of the fishing will be morning and during the day and we might miss out on the pinkies but where do you think the best chances would be to find something for the boys to latch on to?

Worst comes to worse il find some sort of reef out there and send some floaters out, burley up and try and stretch there arms on some sambos.

Thanks again gents as always any help appreciated.

Cheers Dan

Whats the network coverage like at Steep Point these days? (Phone/Net)

Cheers

Spending a week at Wagoe over the new years break, plan to do lots of fishing (obviously) but I think i'm overdue to upgrade my beach combo. Got a Penn 950ss with 10lb mono on an old 12ft $50 job, which casts about 30m with a strong wind at my back. Would like to try ballooning but from doing a little searching on here it seems I'd probably need an overhead setup with a few hundred mtrs of line.
Would a spin reel with lots of line capacity work on the old cheapo rod for ballooning?
Also am considering getting something like a 2nd hand sensor surf to match the 950ss for general beach fishing, thoughts?

 are all the Shimano boys upgrading to Saltiga's  ;-)

 Just thought I would pass on the awesome opportunity in 2014 at Easter.

it is school holidays and Good Friday is April 18 then as many days off as your work gets for that into the following Friday is Anzac Day and another long weekend.

Great opportunity for a holiday with only a couple of days off work officially.

may want to book your trip early.

 hi everyone

me and the wife will be going to tasmania next month 

we will have hire car and own travel spin gear

we will be staying in hobart for about 5 nights

then launceston  for about 5 nights

so any help with fishing spots would be greatly appreceated

thanks

nick

Hey everyone just wondering what everyone's colour preference is for braid ? Is there better colours for certain conditions ?

Hi,

The weather looks sweet on Thursday and I thought I'd ask if any of the jiggers out there are thinking of making a trip out? I am in desperate need of advice and a little lesson when it comes to  jigging.. basically, I SUCK! also pretty shit on SPs too!

If there is anyone going out that wouldn't mind me tagging along and asking a few questions that would be great. Obviously pay my share etc...

Please PM me.

Ryan 

 Hi looking for someone to dive to retrieve my anchor, in return I will take you for a days fishing.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-02/croc-stalks-nz-tourist/4929290

caught the back end of a show last night abc, in queensland they have developed these electronic pingers to put on large fish nets to warn whales that they are swimming into them, works well and they are trialling them on cray pots, worrying part was they said whales are increasing 10% each year, so in about 9 years they will double in number, now thats a big concern for the ocean and sustianability

 Has anyone tried the savage gear 4play hardbody lures? I'm thinking of buying a few for fishing golden bay /Secret harbour for tailor and maybe a few soapies. I just spoke to a guy in a uk tackle shop who says they are good for sea bass in medium surf so they should be ok here? I was also thinking fishy areas like the ocean end of the cut. They come in different fishing depths like other hardbody lures but the swimming action is something else.

 Any advice would be welcome, cheers 

it brings tears to my eyes knowing they would have been on mad Monday today , the whole team underachieved , every single one of the players need a good look at them self's getting big bucks and not producing , didn't help the coach for most of the season wouldn't inspire me to run thru a wet tissue . Next week they will go on the end of season trip to Phuket and have a good time if it was up to me training would have started yesterday ( sorry all you Melbourne supporters out there but that is how I have saw the season) big Jim must be watching down and cursing RIP Jim

 hey guys, i've done alot of boat fishing metro and up north abit but i've got a mate who i've recently introduced to fishing and was wondering if there was any spots in the perth metro area that i could show him abit of action without having to venture too far. We both live in myaree so anything close to their would be great. Cheers.

Hi all,

I've been hitting up Port Coogee for a couple of years now, without any real luck. Manage to get the odd flatty from time to time, and fish the obvious spots along the wall but rarely get into anything other than trumpeter or small tarwhine.

I've burleyed hard, been out in the storms for snapper, flicked small baits, float fished - all techniques that get me into B&B fish elsewhere.

Just wondering if anyone else on here fishes the spot regularly and whether they have better luck? Or is it simply not producing?

Have been spoilt in recent years, spending so much time between Cervantes & Dongara LB.....getting frustrated with metro fishing!

Cheers

Buschy

hi, I recently bought a daiwa monster mesh max spin jig rod pe 3/4. What spin reel/size do you guys recommend for it? It will be used for bottom fishing with baits and jigs for dhu's, baldies and other tasty bottom fish etc. budget no more than $400. thinking stradic, sustain or saltist? thanks

? is snapper season closed and where are you allowed to fish for them now i know cockburn is closed for them

so where can u still fish for them ie down rocko like point peron warnbro ect even the moles

My ? i guess is when closed where are you able to fish for them still is warnbro sound closed as well ie rockingham  ect

I am not a freo supporter but the AFL has shafted them , earlier this year the AFL said Simmons stadium would never be a finals ground , all off a sudden it is . Andrew d has once again shown he is vic orientated time he went he has been the worst AFL ceo in history, give the job to brian cook from gelong or mike Fitzpatrick

The Daughter, Son in Law and Grandee came up to visit us for a week, its been great to catch up but the weather has been absolute crap for boat fishing

Well today I took the son in-law and Grandies for a drive down to hill river to have a gander as I had heard on the grape vine it had finally broke through and getting a good clean out..

Well we went back late this arvo for a quick session..

Tailor (around 45cm) were all released and we also got a wobby as well. but didn't get a pic of that..

hey fellas finally got my new boat its a 2008 custom built center consol has really nice free board.  im 6,4 and it comes up to my waist and has about 650cm out the water looking at takin it around the back of garden island hopefully this weekend if the weather is good any tips info or advice for the boat would be awesome.

Hi all

Just chasing some advice on what knot you all use to tie your jig heads on for soft plastics?

For my jigs i use the AG Chain knot. I see a few people use the loop knot ( not sure of name ) for plastics is this better or should i just use a normal knot for jig heads. Mainly using Nitro Elavator heads.

Cheers Jayce

Iwas watching Ifish today and Paul Worsling was fishing out of Gero catching Dhuies he mentioned on the show that if you don't have a release weight on the boat in WA fisheries can hit you with a $2000 fine ,is that true never heard of it before

just finished reading John Adams book , top read, written in terms even dummies like me can understand , highly recommend it if you want to understand how to use and read your sounder as a proper fishing aid tool

 G'day all.

I know asking for fishing spots is prett taboo, but I'm looking for a spot or two to jig for some sambos in the metro area. I don't get offshore very often due to work and having a small boat but got a few mates that don't fish much and a load of jigging gear that has never seen water so very keen to get out there and stretch some virgin arms and test some light gear.

So if anyone out there is willing to point me in the rite direction or give me some co ords then I'd be happy to reward them with some inshore snapper spots out from hillaries or a carton :) depending on how generous they are.

Failing that, we will just head out from hillaries into the 40's and cross the fingers and watch the sounder.

Any help would be appreciated 

Cheers Paul 

if one buys navionics for your iphone

can you also display the charts on your home pc or is that another app(so more $$)?

hi was cleaning up behind my shed today found loads of earthworms, i was wandering if anyone has used earthworms for bait before? im thinkin of headin to mindarie soon and given them try or is ther no point?

 Just curious if anyone is goin for a fish in the sound or river ?! Cant waste a fathers day

 I have some 50 pd braid on my reel atm and I was wondering if its possible to add 80pd braid to it just by tying a knot to the end of the 50 pound to 80 and reeling it on also what knot should I use because I will look it up on YouTube 

 keen to catch some stingrays 

anyone know any good spots around cottosle-freo they would care to share or give us a pm

and fyi i will be relasing all big ones if caught and any smallish ones i am keeping for shark bait.