Fishing Discussion

General Fishing Chat

New Boat Rego Question

 just bought a poly craft tuff tender and it is rater to 15HP max and 45kg on the transom will i be able to register it still witha 20hp 4 stroke which weighs 44kg?


Stuck cray pot help

 G'day guys,

So I've managed to get 2 cray pots snagged out from ocean reef on the 3 mile, in about 12-14m's of water. I've tried my hardest to unstick them but havnt managed to. So I need a diver to help me get them back. I'm happy to pay for there tanks to be filled or a carton of beer or take you to a few different spots to try get some crays for yourself. I've got a Quintrex 480 coast runner with a small dive ladder off the back. I was hoping to try recover them Sunday morning while the weather is nice. 

Any takers?

 


Weather Sunday

 Im still figuring out the weather these days the change of season has left me scratching my head at times! Just wondering what you blokes reckon about the weather for Sunday in bunbury? Do you think there will be much surface chop during the morning? I'm hoping to take my kayak out but chop on the surface caused by wind makes fishing unpleasant. Your opinions greatly appreciated


Surf popper rigs

I am making some surf poppers like Colin Hays ones from Fishwrecked-reeltime, but im unsure of how theyre rigged. Is the surf pooper above the gangs on the main line or the surf pooper below likle this image suggests. I would have thought the popper would be above as it floats, but im not sure.

 


any crabs in Mandurah ATM?

 Hi,

I wanna go for scoop tonight, but just wondering if its worth the drive..

Im think of going to the dawesville cut area

anyone been lately?


Suggestions for which charter to take approx 22 clients out on - Pref NOR

Hi All,

As above. 

If you had to take 22 of your clients out on a fishing charter NOR (up to Two Rocks) who would you call?

Got a Mate in this predicament right now, and all I have ever been on is charter to about 14 or so MAX, so just wondering what his options are.

Cheers

Sam


Scam

WARNING - Fake/Scam Webstie
Hi Guys
We have come across this website (fishingforsale.com.au) and it appears to be a fake/scam website. The images and content are almost entirely stolen from another online retailer and the 'about us' section makes out it is Australian but doesn't appear to be australian of origin at all. The contact us details have an address in a different state to the phone number and when you look at the 'who is' details, the owners/operaters of the website are different again and have an overseas contact number.

The prices on this website are RIDICULOUSLY cheap but apparently when you order something they ring you up and ask for you to direct transfer money into an account. This is extremely dodgy to have this as the only way of payment and I would say that you would never see that money again or the products you bought.
...

We just thought we would share it on here to make sure no-one gets stung while chasing a Christmas bargain.

Whether it's this website or another, always check out an online retailer before you purchase from it. Make sure it has a real business behind it and only ever do direct deposits with a company that you know and trust.

 

Anyone keen to go out fishing on a charter boat in Jurien Bay Monday or Tuesday next week

 Hey putting it out there. Trying to get a few ppl together to go out fishing on a charter boat monday or tuesday next week (17th-18th dec) in Jurien bay.

Tickets for them 2 days are $150 pp each trip. (normally $250 pp) let me know if ur keen. only 6 spots available both days. Breakfast and lunch included


Boat storage at Exmouth

G'day, I'm heading down to Perth in march. I was thinking of dropping the boat off in Exmouth on the way down and stopping in on the way back for a week of fishing and diving. Does anyone know of anywhere I can safely leave my boat for about 4-5 days? Cheers.


Friday Funnys

Enjoy


a few reel questions

Any one on here own or have used any of these reels looking at buying some of these

Shimano sharks 2010 Ultegra Advance C3000HG

DAIWA raft shark VIKING raft 44

 

 


demersal ban

with the demersal ban do we have to wait until the 15th is over or can start fishing on the 15th (saturday)

cheers


mandurah

 hi all

me and the better half will heading down to mandurah over the break and i was wondering if anyone has any news of whats biting down there and where

nick


With friends like these...

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82963582/

Can't believe how close this guy gets to being bitten!


Woodman Point ramp and fishing

Just wondering if anyone had any advice for fishing out of Woodman point? Heading down next week with the family (boys are 5 and 3) and camping, hoping to take the boat and catch a feed of crabs or squid?  It is a 14ft, forward steer ali with flat deck but the sounder is rubbish, only give depth and I use the Navionics app on my phone as the gps plotter.  General advice/locations obviously, don't need the secret spots... Just thinking of packing as light as possible and taking minimal gear. Thanks!  


Latest boat design in WA

Wouldn't want to get a leg snagged on a cray float, watch the video at http://www.nauti-craft.com/.  Very different.


Mussels

Hiya All,

 

Any suggestions where you can get some mussels around the Perth metro area (and not from a shop!!)

clean and fairly user friendly to get to, any suggestions would be appreciated

 

thanks

Bart


GME Epirb- is this one any good.

 Was reading a couple of posts bout Epirbs with better locating systems etc and it got me thinking about mine... This came with the boat and I figured it was a decent one, but after reading about the differences in GPS between models etc I thought I'd ask... 

Mine is a gme 406 with 121 MHz homer... Does this have the good GPS that I've been reading about? It states that it is detected by global satellite system using cospas-sarsat, but is this the better system that is available? I've attached a couple pics. 

 

I know it's an olderish model but if anyone could tell me if I need to upgrade it to something better, it'd be much appreciated

 

Thanks in advance


Boat on the Road

Hi Guys

I just heard on the radio that a boat has come off its trailer at South Street I think they said hopefully no one from Fishwrecked

Cheers


Beach fishing - Gutters

G'day everyone,

 

Can anyone please give me a few tips on how to locate gutters along a sandy beach. I live in Singleton and have fished the beach there plenty of times chasing mulloway with no real luck. Do you walk out waste deep until there is a considerable drop off or do you mainly study how the waves are breaking? Sometimes if its an onshore breeze the water can be quite messy which makes it a little more difficult to suss out what's going on. Also how deep/big does a gutter have to be to take an interest to it?

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Ben 


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Cheers,

Zac@DunsboroughOutdoorSportz

 


Swan mullys

 Where are the swan mullys?? Any suggestions? Been everywhere. Live bait, light leaders, you name it!! All get smashed by crabs. They last bout 45mins n they gone!!! Anywhere besides narrows n causeway n brewery. Any other land based suggestions would help from those who have caught a mulloway. Pleaaaase!!! Cheers!!


Steep Point

 Hey Guys

 

Heading off to Steep Point end of the month, its going to be my first time down there, just wanted to know in terms of spinning, ive gota saragosa8000f which I use, just wondering will that cut it. The lads im going up with already have the ballooning gear and have been 3-4 times before. Just want to get a heads up from a few people as whats the best gear I could use and if i need an updrade:

So far im using UglyStick 8ft, Saragosa 8000f 30lb braid with 60lb Black Magic Leader using lures

 

Any advice would be great

 

Thanks 


few creek fish from the weekend

lady luck clocking up a few more creek fish than myself sat/sunday


out of the blue

had a bit of fun landing macks,trevors,queenies,and chasing cobia with manta rays out in the blue,the golden went hard on my callcutta400 and swallowed my one of my favourite lures.


barra!

landed few more barra last week with wirthy,loving the pilbara atm!


Lowrance hds 7m

Just about to purchase a Lowrance HDS gen 2 7m,  has anyone got one, like them, hate them etc etc...Would rather the hds 8m but thats getting a bit ahead of the budget. Any feedback would be appreciated.


Two rocks

 Any one heading to Two Rocks on Sunday? will be heading there for my first time and wondering what to expect at the ramp (traffic wise)


Ex-Military Vessels

Anyone looking for a bargain priced ex-military vessel:

http://www.graysonline.com/sale/5005062/boats-marine-aircraft/ex-military-vessels-rigid-commando-s-zodiac-s

I imagine some of those would be awesome out wide if they were gutted and had a little bit of work done to them...


Best braid for Barra

 Hi,

I was just wondering what the best braid anyone uses for barra. I currently use 30lb Spiderwire and 30lb Power Pro. I havent had any dramas with those so far but I have just bought a Shimano Stella 4000SW from Oceanside Tackle (thanks heaps for the great deal Oeanside) and want to make sure that I have got a quality braid on it. It will be mostly used for flicking lures and plastics and some occasional trolling. Landed 2 nice barra yesterday up the creek. 

Thanks.