PM if you wanna go out

weather looks good

Heading down to Busselton for my first time (usually hit south coast) in two weeks for a 5 day holiday with the family & am keen to get some fishing in. As it's a family holiday my fishing time will be limited so I really want to make the most of the opportunities I do get & as I've never fished the area before, I was hoping people could pass along some tips on rigs, baits, lures, target species & if they are feeling really generous, spots (PM me), to help me make the most of it? I know about the jetty but am hoping to be pointed towards some less crowded locations that are accessible in a 2wd. I've got gear to cover ANY landbased situation but recommendations on what outfits will be most usefull to me are very welcome as I only have room for 2 or maybe 3 combos. I release 99% of what I catch & never leave a mess behind so anyone that does share a spot can rest easy knowing I'm not going to kill the place.

Thanks in advance for any info.

went down to the Rockingham fore shore today to have a look at the beach art display there it was a really beautiful day and good turn out for it.

I then had a look at the jetty near the yacht club as a few people were fishing of it just as I get to the end this bogan (he was wearing a check shirt, had a mullet hair do and a cask of wine on the jetty next to him on the jetty) pulls up a NW blowie. they are horrible things arnt they I said. #### yeah he says and then plunges a knife into its head, what the hell did you do that for I asked with my blood pressure rising. hook was too far down he says wont be able to get it out. I said you didn't even try and you could have just cut it off and let him go it will rust out, oh well its done now too bad, I clench my teeth and fists turn on my heel and walk off wishing I was 35 years younger. I am no greeny but what the hell he ruined my day, I hate NW blowies too but not as much to do that

 Hey fellas, I haven't been on here for ages, golf bug has bitten me pretty severely. I was wondering if anyone has tried/used a Wilson live fibre venom rod. 3-8 pe o/h is what I have got 

Nice snapper caught off mindarie rocks yesterday 6 kg not bad for me :)

Hi all, going over to Bali later this week with my local cricket club and wondering if anybody has some tips on any good fishing charter operators or if it's worth trying?? We will probably need a break from all of the partying at some stage..
Cheers

Thinking of going dow to mindarie marina for a fish tomorrow, was wondering if the snapper are still around the rocks???

i assume snelled 6/0's on 60-100lb leader ect.

was going on the harbour side opposite the channel and reef

what do u think my chances are???????? any help would be appeciated :)

Cheers

Harry

If your looking to pick one up and not concerned about the new model coming out then the large (I know no one in here likes them but) Boating Camping and Fishing store chain which will remain anonymous, is selling there stellas at a discount. I used a few hundred $$ worth of gift cards I had been given to purchase a 5000sw for $687.20 The other sizes are also on special if your interested if post breaks some rules just flame me some.

Hey guys, I have a penn slammer 760 and have 330yrds of 25lb mono on it. ANd was wondering how much 20lb braid I could fit on it?
Anyone have one with 20lb braid on it that can tell me how much they fitted on?
I am thinking of getting a second one for using as a jigging/spinning/ heavy duty reel for up north.

 Anyone in Coral Bay atm?

Just curious to know peoples opinions on which reel I would be better off with, after reading a few posts iv pretty much settled on a new stradic fj but not sure which size will mostly be used for taylor from the beach and rocks but would like it to still have the guts to land a mulloway or pinky should I ever be so lucky

 First metro pinky off the rocks not hard to tell where it was! Bigger models landed nearby too not a bad first cast

Hey fella's,

Heading down south for the weekend with the missus to do some camping and fishing want to get onto some salmon. First weekend we have had together in about a month so want it to be a cracker!

Dont want to head as far south as Albany we live in Mandurah can anyone suggest somewhere in between that would be nice for us to camp be it beach or park we have rooftop tent and self sufficient? If anyone has a favorite spot worth pitching the tent and throwing some lures i'd be mighty grateful for some info.

Yet to catch a decent sized Salmon so pretty keen!

Cheers i hope you all have a great upcoming weekend!

 Hi All,

when renewing your boat rego, do they issue you with a new sticker, ie 2013 etc.

Cheers

I've picked up a dual wheel ratchet jockey wheel to be able to move the trailer into its pen on my own. The setup itself works ok but the problem is that the clamp can't take to torque of ratcheting action and eventually the upright moves about 40 degrees from vertical.

I'm thinking this may help http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-Double-Clamp-Fixing-Brackets-Weld-On-To-Suit-Std-48mm-Tube-Jockey-Wheel-/121076014940?pt=AU_product_Trailer_Parts&hash=item1c30b15f5c but before buying/welding I wanted to see if anyone else has any suggestions.

The clamp on it currently is one of the two clamps on the ebay link.

 hey guys chasing a long gaff to use off the rocks,wouldnt mine if the head was interchangeable for a net as well ,looking for a quality one ,made strong ,does any one know where i can buy one cheers ben!!!!!!i have checked online cant seem to find a good site !!!!!!!

Arrived at Ningaloo station last Saturday arrived back home on Thursday.

The weather gods flexed there muscle. Only fished for 2 days.

Big research team at Black Rock studying Whale sharks, they counted 25 individuals on the first day. They are convinced the GWhites came close to shore

because of the high water temps and increase in whales travelling our coast. In the last 12 months they estimate a total of 300 plus carcasses floating around in our waters.

We have Killer whales making our homes permanent now due to the whales as well.

Great place to stay, have to travel a few miles on the ocean to get clear of the biggest marine sanctuary on the ningaloo reef.

You start fishing about 7nm straight out from shore in the 65m plus and beyond, thats if you can pick a safe passage through the reef. 

Reds were good, chewing threw 150lb leader, lost some beauties, no sharks to contend with.

Firts 10 mins of trolling a Saily climbs on board. A couple of million Bonito going to town on a whitebait buffet, huge schools.

Tomatoe Cod, tomatoe cod plus more, spanglies, only a few mackeral and barracuda.

Anyway left the boat in Gero, as we are heading to Warroora St in 3 weeks. Stage 2 of the Northern fshing fun.

Lovin Life is what you do with it.

 hi guys,

i am kelvin from malaysia, touch down at perth about 3 month ago,

currently doing my higher education in perth.

i am a pure sport fishing maniac~

i love jigging and lure casting~ 

i stay in thornlie, so if there are any member near me would like to come out for a chat or fishing trip can simple drop me a message~

in this post i will share some pic with you guys about my fishing life in malaysia~

cheer kelvin.

my personal best GT at 16kg.

malaysia snapper about 4kg

spanish mackerel on jig.

fighting with the mackerel.

baramundi on lure at night.

spanish mackerel

we have no bag limit on squid in malaysia~~all this squid are share with 6 angler, each get about 12kilo of squid.

my biggest squid to date.

cobia on jig~ roughly 6kg

watching fast and furious while making my custom rod~

testing thg custom rod action.

custom jig by my fishing mates in malaysia~

 Hi all just wondering what the rocks at cheynes beach are like with a bit of swell around going down in the morning for a night also anyone been there over past week any action ?

 Have anyone fished mindarie wall in the last 48hrs

I am looking at purchasing a Furuno 295 for my new boat (Haines Hunter 680 Patriot), i am after a 2kw for 200khz and 3kw for 38khz.
I am wondering, if anyone is using a Airmar r299 or r399 or any other suggestions?
Also can anyone recommend someone who can install and set up, i am after a flush mount for the screen on the dash and transducer in a wetbox.

 Hey all! I'm after some feedback. This is my 4.5m tinnie I have a 40 on the back. I'm keen to get to Coventry reef in it and do some bottom bouncing. How would it go out there? What's the max wind? Swell? Seas? Etc.. Please help any advice/feedback is muchly appreciated! :)

Hi folks,

Planning to make a LB run up to Leeman area tomorrow afternoon for a quick overnight session.

Just wondering if anyone has been through the area Greenhead/Leeman or even Jurien in the last day or two? Have things been stirred up much up that way with the wild weather?

Cheers,

Buschy

I fished professionally for Dhuies between Cervantes and Leeman (Jurien) for 15 years up until 5 years ago.  I have sold my commercial licence in that area as we are concentrating on charter fishing and whale watching in the South West.

I have over 800 tried and tested fishing spots in that area that I am keen to sell.  Not sure whether to sell the whole lot exclusively to one person, split into groups or sell the lot to a limited number of people.
Interested in what you all think generally and open to offers (PM me).

I would also include a couple of hours tuition on the area if needed.

Cheers

Dean 

 Have they opened the gates yet ?

 At what point should you start to shit ???

http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/travel-news/pod-of-killer-whales-surfs-behind-dive-boat-off-the-coast-of-mexico/story-fnho5w8j-1226639164226

Enjoy

 Guys just something very quick and basic. What thickness rope do you gus recommend for using an 80oz release weight for fish up to say 30-40kg?! I was thinking 5mm would suffice that way it won't take up too much room in the boat. And just tie it off with uni knot or something onto the weight?!

cheers in advance!

Hey All,

I was looking on the net and came across a website for an Indonesian Company

selling outboards, the prices are in US dollars and are ridiculously low. The website

is www.outboardengine.co.id 

I understand that you would not have a warranty if purchased for a local boat, however

for the prices that they are selling them for you could pretty much buy a new engine every 3-4 years.

The warranties being offered within indonesia seem to be equivelant to local warranties.

Are we getting ripped off or what????

Has anyone purchased one and fitted it up locally?

Food for thought.

http://fishwrecked.com/files/imagefield_thumbs/petermac/live%20bait_1.jpg?1368095807