Hey everyone, 

Im sure this has been asked a million times before, even though a site search didn't enlighten me much, but is it at all possible to upload pics via an iPhone? I don't use a camera or a computer so that's not an option. I've finally started to be rewarded for the hours I've spent fishing and would like to share the pics..

Just wondering what different/strangest things you have done to your bait or lures to attract fish?

Theres the old dunk your bait or lure in WD40 trick but just wondering what else is out there.

Hi everyone

As you may be aware we are in the process of establishing the sites and placement of two artificial reefs in the Geographe Bay region. It is highly likely that they will be placed at opposite ends of the bay - for a number of reasons. These reefs will be purpose built and placed in locations that will allow access to the by recfishers in relatively small boats. There are a number of species we believe that will use the reefs to improve their own species biomass. Enough of the intro - I / we need your help - The Artificial Reef Reference Group is currently looking for site reports relating to the Lena Dive Wreck off Bunbury as the reef is likely to be placed in a similar depth and local. I

f you have or know of the people who were involved with the site selection I would like to hear from you as we are seeking information on the Lena site relating to the substrate, benthos and biota prior to the wreck been sunk. This information is vital to assist us with site selection for this new reef that we hope is to be avaiable to the general public to fish late this year/early next year (2013). Thanks for taking the time to read this. You can reply to this, p.m. me or email me ar . Thanks Perry

 I was fishing down at canning bridge today, and we were catching lots of blowies, so we moved towards the bridge more, first cast i caught a flathead withing about 30 seconds, it was actually a 41 cm, is that a good catch or is that average size? cheers.

 Fairly new to jigging ,have had a bit of success using my saltiga 4500 and Catalina but wanting to go a little more sporting, not sure weather to go the jigging master pe4 reel matched to the jigging master pe 1.5-3 or go something like certate hyper custom 4000 and rod to suit,not sure as to what rod would be best suited to this reel.interested in any feedback

P.s maybe more versatility with a spinning reel..

 Is it common to catch salmon trout in the swan? Got this little guy earlier while going for flathead was a bit of a surprise, crap photo my camera died and had to use a phone.

hey everyone

I headed down to mosmans bay with a couple of mates last night in search of our first mulla

we set pout our lines about 40- 50 metres off the jetty with my mates inflatable

after a couple of hours we got some action

with short amounts of line coming off for a couple of minutes

then we thought it took off,we  tighten up and nothing

so we set out our lines again

towards when we were leaving another rod started to peel off

 this time i was sure not to let it get away

after about five minutes of the fish picking it up and dropping with increasing pressure from other fishos and my mates i struck at it and nothing

very frustrating night but at least I know what to do next time round

hopefully will try agian in the next week

cheers alex

G'day guys,

Will be looking to buy a new boat next year (upgrading from a 12ft tinny), so I am starting my research now as I have limited knowledge about the brands etc. Hoping to get some thoughts on this topic.

In short I would be looking for between 5-7mtrs, %95 percent for fishing (prob around 20-40km offshore...but If I can get out looking for harpooka/cod on a good day that would be a bonus) and %5 for taking the mrs out for a spin. 

Im leaning towards fibreglass for the comfort factor although I haven't ruled out plate boats. Im thinking of setting my budget at around $25,000 - $30,000. So far have researched the following tubs:

Stabicraft

Genesys

Coraline

Haines Sig

Haines Hunter

Haines Traveller

Cox Craft

Southwind SF's

Pursuits

At this early stage I really like the look of the southwind's for the price, even though they are an older hull. But I like the fact that most cox craft's seem to come with an E-Tec.

Just want to open the floor for you guys to provide opinions on trailer boats and to see if I have overlooked any good hull designers etc Appreciate any input

Cheers!

hey guys anyone been catching any squid around freo way lately?going to give it a shot tomorrow night and what colour/type jigs are the goods these days.ta brg

I'm assuming they would work well but wondering if anyone has used them?

hey guys,

i've had my H14r for a week and when i got to wagoe a wave hit me in the head whilst wearing it and now it does not work.

Does anybody know much about their warranty for water damage/spash proof?  I called them but they would not tell me anything except to send it in.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

I thought I should start myself off with a "Hi, my name is bob" thread.

Though my name is actually Chris and not bob, hello there! I originally come from Radelaide... errrr.... South Australia.... I moved here back in 2008, then went to the NT Last year, and Now I'm back here! (Long story). I am a military boy and work in the RAAF, my partner stays at home and apparently looks after the kids, which we have two of, one boy and one girl, we are also planing on at least one more. So the Falcon is getting upgraded to a more camping/family car, a Territory. I may not be old, at 25, but I have served my country, fished my country, and driven my country... not many people can say they have done all that by the time they are 40, let alone 25, so I think I have done alright.

Most of my fishing has been in a wee little area of the Yorke Penninsular, at a lovely place called Butlers Beach, or hillocks point, depending on who you talk to. But I have just started to get back into my fishing only to find that WA doesn't have the same sort of fishing I am used to. I have so far caught plenty of Whiting, but they are anything but edible at a around 12 - 15cm... I also caught possibly the cutest Flathead one could see, and yes, I have a pic! So my WA fishing has been less than good, I think I need to get a boat or something...

I am up North Perth suburbs, in Quinns Rocks, so if anyone has any tips they could share about fishing in this state I would love to hear them! I would love to know where people are catching edible size whiting, tommy ruff's and that fish you westies seem to love, the Taylor.

I would love to meet some of you one day and possibly even go fishing with some of you, unless any of you feel like you are not the kind of people one should meet =P

Anyway, thought I'd say gidday,

Chris.

Does anyone know if there is anywhere to hire tanks from in denham or monkey mia,any help would be much appreciated.It appears that power dive is no longer open.

 Has anybody used or heard of a gladiator snakeskin rod, I was thinking of getting one but haven't used or seen one before

Cheers

Hey all,

just doing a bit of reading into jigs for dhuies and snapper. I have read a few of the topics and im just trying to understand what a pirate jig is. i have not heard of it before but if people can share their knowledge with me and explain how to make one or where to buy one it would be much appreciated.

Enjoy

Hi fellow fishers was fishing off quinins beach last night with my newly acquired 12foot daiwa sensor surf when I hooked up to a mass of weed which caught up in the swell and the tip broke!
Being a quite expensive rod should I take it back to bluewater or send it to daiwa anyone have any ideas? Thanks

Fishing with a marine is possible or not ?

 Silly question guys but how do you pronounce Yeagarup (as in the one down south WA)

I have heard

You - garup

yay - garup

yee - garup

Any locals able to shed light on this? It's doing my head in how many different names people call it

was out last week and a decent sized tiger stole the solid pink I had on... decided to have a bit of fun with it and see if I could get my lure back. As the fight went on, the 50lb braid I was using rubbed up against the anchor rope a fair bit and when we pulled it later on, it had done a fair bit of damage to a length of it about 30m down the rope.

An going to get a mate to try and splice it back together for me, but if that fails and Im not happy with the result, will be having to invest in a new rope for it.

What sort of rope should I be after? will 6mm do the job or is 8mm a safer bet? The boat is a 5.8m fibreglass.

Cheers guys, as always!

Anyone got one ?

Hi Guys

Who do people use to get their yammies serviced

Or do yous know any good outboard servicers

Cheers

JC85

hi everyone

heading down to mosmans jetty tonight

just wondering if the mulloway will still be in the river

cheers alex

Hey guys, myself and 3 other people are heading down to Albany next friday for a salmon rape and pillage trip, was wondering if anyone can reccomend some cheap accommodation down there. We have never fished down there and only have two spots in mind at the moment, cheynes and salmon holes.

Missus just come home for lunch and said she herd on the radio that they want to change the name but didnt say who or what they want to change it to i know i would be dead against it .interested to know everyones thoughts

 Hey all,

Just new to the forums. From what i have seen there have been some great catches. I am wanting feedback from people about how to catch a mack. Types of things im after is braded or mono line, what types of lures and jigs and most of all where to go in the waters around perth. This is one fish that i want to tick off my box but it just keeps eluding me. Look forward to hearing from you.

Hi all

Ive never been mulloway fishing before, and seeing that i have just sold my boat i wouldnt mind getting stuck into one of these beasts onshore.

Can any one tell me the best rig set up, and bait to use?  Any advice would be good, cheers.

im in the game for a new plotter and have done a fair bit or searching on here and it seems that most people are running a lowrance...from what i can see from the search option.
the screen doesnt need to be overly large and my price range is anywhere up to $1500...

can anyone suggest any ideas on a plotter. so far all i can turn up is a hds5 or a bit bigger..

thanks in advance

Jess

 Hey guys 

Heading to augusta today for 4 days beach fishing chasing salmon. Have they showed up there yet? Where are the better spots to beach fish down there(chasing a bit of free local knowledge if i can just to get us heading in the right direction) We've got a couple of 4wds so keen for a bit of exploring if need be

Cheers brendan

hi guys after some advice on some line to go on my new saegate 4500e will mainly be used for light jigging and some casting looking around pe 2-3 new to jigging and so forth so any advice would be great also any input on rods to match it to would be great cheers