Early start this morning with deckie Chrisp, only to be greeted by very average conditoons and lots of weed.  

We put a good spead of lures out, nice range of quality lures on quality outfits, and what did the fish hit.....the cheapest lure in my bag (Williamson el cheapo)  on the cheapest rod ($40 Shakespere Navigator special) and reel  ($80 Okuma Titus T10) I have. On 10 kg mono, it put up a good fight with the normal fizzing first run but goes to show you dont need fancy gear to knock over macs.

We gave up early due to the strong easterly and very sharp chop, happy with a mac on ice for dinner tonite. 

just wondering wat reels all the big boys are running out there for all your tigers and big hammers.

i'm looking at either the tiagra 50w, okuma makira 50w or the trynos 50w, also now just deciding on wat rod to match it with. hopefully ill be putting up some photos up on here of the new rods and some of the sharks that ill be catching with it.

I have read with trepidation some of the post and cringed because of females and youngsters on this site.

Supposed to be all about helping and fishing photos, Not slamming and swear words. There will always be opinions like on the boat etiquette post, but nobody getting angry, just posting their view, and thats fair enough, Just because I skin a cat in a certain way doesnt mean how others do that is wrong, We all end up with a skinned cat.

But just for information who was canned because I had my eye on a few.

Neels

Just bought a few skirts for an up coming trip, ive gone with pakula, 8" to "12, colours lumo, evil angel, pink angel, blue slash, i know these posts dont go to far with most the guru's but if anyone has a suggestion or 2 can always fit a couple more in the bag.... have one soft oscar in black purple and plan on getting another pink one, but any go to lures someones willing to share out there? Keep in mind will be running 15kg.

Cheers in advance.

Has anyone had experience with bringing frozen fish back on a plane within the same state? I.e Exmouth/Karratha to Perth?

Can you check in a small esky? 

We fished the Blue Water classic today. None of the fish were worth entering. Scored some nice crays in my mates pots though. cheers Pete.

 G day all was hoping to take the tinny out crabbing this week in the swan just wanted to know where or if anyone is getting them and what sorta depth. Cheers 

 To be safe what's the best outfit to chase Perth marlin as most of them seem to be quite large, 24kg or 37kg. Fishing from a trailer boat and only ever caught a couple of small blacks in ex mouth.

Has anyone seen/  used this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDZtBBd3y4I&feature=related

looks good for the expensive stuff/ rock fishing where reels seem to get some rough treatment

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=320679371391&nma=true&rt=nc&si=Cl1P1iW%252BQEPmcGwWuq%252BVdbE4wUE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

one my mates/ dive partners shot a spanish mackerel of about 9-10kg ish ( not big) in yallingup. very strage that far down. in about 20m of water too. on the bottom and by itself

For 1 week only, Starts Sunday 19th Feb and finishes Sunday 26th Sept.

Some great specials for the demersal jiggers, super deep anglers, GT hunters, Egi anglers, gamefishermen & guys going North as its that time of year again.

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Jigging Master "Evolution Titanium" Rods
 
Made of specific titanium/graphite combo fabric, Jigging Master’s Evolution Titanium jigging rods are the evolution version of the good reputation PowerSpell rods. What is more, the lasting of elasticity is also peerless by it’s unique material. Enhanced vertical lifting power, makes these rods also becomes suitable spinning action, and longer rear grip (Overhead=420mm/Spin=450mm) makes these JM’s new generation rods -- Evolution Titanium perfectly suit long stroke jerking, and this is the most pioneering design for jigging rods.

Spin;

 
Max 150g Spin 5'3  PE 1-3    Maximun Power   90 degrees 10kg / 60 degrees 16kg color:gold
Normally $629 but reduced to $

Max 200g Spin 5'3  PE 1.5-4   Maximun Power   90 degrees 12kg / 60 degrees 20kg color:red
Normally $639 but reduced to $

Max 250g Spin 5'0  PE 2-5   Maximun Power   90 degrees 15kg / 60 degrees 25kg color:blue
Normally $649 but reduced to $

Max 300g Spin 5'0  PE 3-6   Maximun Power   90 degrees 17kg / 60 degrees 29kg color:purple
Normally $659 but reduced to $

Max 400g Spin 5'0  PE 4-8      Maximun Power   90 degrees 20kg / 60 degrees 35kg color:silver
Normally $679 but reduced to $


Overhead;

Max 150g Overhead 5'3  PE 1-3   Maximun Power   90 degrees 10kg / 60 degrees 16kg color:gold
Normally $599 but reduced to $

Max 200g Overhead 5'3  PE 1.5-4   Maximun Power   90 degrees 12kg / 60 degrees 20kg color:red
Normally $609 but reduced to $

Max 250g Overhead 5'0  PE 2-5      Maximun Power   90 degrees 15kg / 60 degrees 25kg color:blue
Normally $619 but reduced to $

Max 300g 5'0 Overhead  PE 3-6      Maximun Power   90 degrees 17kg / 60 degrees 29kg color:purple
Normally $619 but reduced to $

Max 350g 5'0 Overhead  PE 3-7      Maximun Power   90 degrees 18kg / 60 degrees 32kg color:grey
Normally $639 but reduced to $

Max 400g Overhead  5'0  PE 4-8      Maximun Power   90 degrees 20kg / 60 degrees 35kg color:silver
Normally $649 but reduced to $






 
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Jigging Master " Three Kings " Special Rods

JM Three Kings Special5'4 (UL) PE 1.5-4
Max Power 22kg Jig 80-220g Normally $639 but reduced to $

JM Three Kings Special 5'4 (L) PE 3-6 ** New arrival as requested **
Max Power 26kg Jig 120-300g Normally $679 but reduced to $


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Jigging Master " Ocean God " Rods

The JM Ocean God rods have all the quality components but economical priced in the market place.
Build with FUJI guide and accessories and JM aluminum rod accessories.
New carbon material used to ensure product pass the high JM standard.
Another excellent product that has a great feel for jigging or bottom fishing.

Oceand God 180 Overhead - 5'3 Jig 100-220g PE1.5 - 4 Max power 20kg Normally $399  Reduced to $
Oceand God 280 Overhead - 5'0 Jig 180-300g PE3 - 6 Max power 24kg Normally $399   Reduced to $
Oceand God 480 Overhead - 5'0 Jig 250-400g PE5 - 8 Max power 29kg Normally $399   Reduced to $

Oceand God 180 Spin - 5'3 Jig 100-220g PE1.5 - 4 Max power 20kg Normally $419  Reduced to $
Oceand God 280 Spin - 5'0 Jig 180-300g PE3 - 6 Max power 24kg Normally $409   Reduced to $

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Jigging Master have released another range of jigging rods called the Terminator II
These rods are made to a high standard but price pointed to suit many anglers chasing a low priced high quality rod.

Available in Spin & overhead & available in 200g  300g  400g models
 

Jigging Master " Terminator II " Rods

Special prices as below;

JM TERMINATOR II 53OH : MAX 200G PE1.5~4 $
JM TERMINATOR II 53Spin : MAX 200G PE1.5~4 $
MAXIMUM POWER 90deg 10KG 60deg 18KG

JM TERMINATOR II 52OH : MAX 300G PE 3~6  $
JM TERMINATOR II 52Spin : MAX 300G PE 3~6  $
 MAXIMUM POWER 90deg 13KG 60deg 24KG

JM TERMINATOR II 52OH : MAX 400G PE 4~8  $
JM TERMINATOR II 52Spin : MAX 400G PE 4~8  $
MAXIMUM POWER 90deg 16KG 60deg 29KG



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Jigging Master " GT Monster " Rods


JM GT Monster 7'8 PE 6-10

Designed for the serious popping enthusiast (L/B or boat) that combined with the highest quality patterned loop graphite fabric for enhancing horizonal strength,resulting to a 16Kg raising power while stick high as 90 degree angle , 22Kg while stick high as 50 degree angle, makes this rod the most durable GT rod for fighting big fish or stuborn under the boat fish. Slim body of this rod results in light weight of 390g( alumium rings excluded), tender elasticity of using new material simply makes this JM Monster GT 78 a new milestone in GT rods. The rods are also fitted out with quality Fuji components including the new tangle free K guides. Ideal for casting heavier GT poppers to 200grams but still suitable for lighter stuff of around the 100grams.

Normally $649 but reduced to $

 
JM GT Monster 8'0 PE 3-6 ** New arrival **

Designed for the serious popping enthusiast (L/B or boat) that combined with the highest quality patterned loop graphite fabric for enhancing horizonal strength,resulting to a 12Kg raising power while stick high as 90 degree angle , 16Kg while stick high as 50 degree angle, makes this rod the most durable GT rod for fighting big fish or stuborn under the boat fish. Slim body of this rod results in light weight of 320g( alumium rings excluded), tender elasticity of using new material simply makes this JM Monster GT 8'0 a new milestone in GT rods. The rods are also fitted out with quality Fuji components including the new tangle free K guides. Ideal for casting GT poppers & stickbaits to 120grams plus but ideal for the smaller/lighter finesse lures.

Normally $649 but reduced to $





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Jigging Master " Shore Game M " 9'8 - landbased popping/jig/spin Rod ** New arrival **
 
 
Jigging Master's range is always increasing and the Shore Game 9'8m is a popular one. Landbased popping/jig/spin it does it all and ideal to cast 30g~85g but has the finesse to cast lighter metals/rapala x-raps & stick baits etc.
PE line:1~3, lifting weight 7kg when it's 90 degrees vertically and 13kg at 50 degrees. Accessoried with new designed Fuji K guides, ultimate long casting action and made of high quality and well constructed power loop carbon. This rod has already been tested and appreciated by many famous landbased anglers and ideal for LBG tuna & mackerel but can reach & land many more species.

Normally $579 but reduced to $





Coxy from Jigging Master Australia testing the rod;





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Jigging Master have just released their much anticipated Power Spell PE series reels. These reels are the end result of Jigging Master's 12 years of fishing experience. These reels we specifically designed for jigging but makes for an awesome bottom bouncing reel. The lever drag setup with a super smooth and strong drag system gives you confidence in stopping big fish. Fully supported with 8 stainless steel ball bearing + 1 stainless steel anti-reverse bearing, coupled with 2 anti-reverse docking gears design. Completely crafted out of a whole solid aluminium block. Comes with a power handle and a ergonomically shaped aluminium power T-bar handle. Beautifully finished in a range of colours or we would like to call it "Blingage!!"

 

PE4 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0
Gross Weight : 500g
Capacity : PE4-400m
Efflcient drag : 25lbs. Max : 50lbs

* Normally $689  Reduced to $

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PE6 Reel


Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0
Gross Weight : 600g
Capacity : PE6-500m
Spool dia.：64mm
Spool width：38mm
Efflcient drag : 35lbs. Max : 60lbs

Normally $759 but reduced to $
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PE8 Reel


Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0
Gross Weight : 715g
Capacity : PE8-500m
Spool dia.：70mm
Spool width：38mm
Efflcient drag : 45lbs. Max : 80lbs

Normally $799 but reduced to $

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** New arrival ** 100lb max drag

PE10 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :3.6
Gross Weight :830g
Capacity : PE8-650m.PE10-520m
Spool dia.：75mm
Spool width：38.5mm
Efflcient drag : 55lbs. Max : 100lbs
 
Normally $859 but reduced to $


** FREE Jigging Master DVD & JM T-Shirt with every " Powerspell PE " reel purchase.

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Also back in stock, these popular rods for Demersal/ SP & jigging work;
 

Hearty Rise Jig Force - Spin & Overhead (PE 1.5-3 Max 120g) Normally $329 but reduced to $

Eupro Salty Fighter - Spin & Overhead (PE 0.8-2 Light jigger) Normally $169 but reduced to $

EuproTwincraft 6'2 - Spin & Overhead (PE 1.5-3 Max 120g) Normally $159 but reduced to $

Live Fibre Venom Overhead PE 3-8 350g jig Normally $499 but reduced to $

Live Fibre Venom Overhead PE 5-10 450g jig Normally $499 but reduced to $

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Theres no doubt the next step in demersal jigging is the "Pirate style" jigs. The twin action of the jig and the occy skirt definately entices the bite from all species like snapper/dhufish/baldchin/breaksea cod etc.


Over 120 plus Daiwa Pirate Jigs in stock in both orange (Halo orange) and Blue (Maiwashi sardine)

All sizes including  40g   60g   80g  100g

ALL $




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Japanesse Marugo Namari Jig (made in Japan) ** New arrival **

This style if jig is by far the most popular in Japan. It has a high gloss finish with many layers of paint work and prism. The squid skirt is of the highest quality (1 spare one also) and the swinging assist hooks are ultra sharp and very strong.

Multiple colours ie gold mix/pink mix/blue mix/silver mix etc. Weights are 80g   110g  *140g  (* Ideal for deeper water/current/Jurien Bay etc)

Special $




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If your jigging the Super-Deep ie 300-500m these 750 & 1kg are it.

Fast drift speed & currents make jigging the Super-Deep hard but these 750 & 1kg solve that problem.

Ideal for; Bass Groper/Hapuku/Greyband/Blue-eye/Ruby Snapper etc
 

Jig
Made in Japan
Well Finished
Quality
750g ; 26.5oz
Length:20.5cm

FW Price $

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Jig
Made in Japan
Well Finished
Quality
1kg ; 35.3oz
Length: 23.5cm

FW Price $




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 With Gamex & AIBT just around the corner and the Northern season nearly upon us why not stockup now and save.





(photographer Adam Gallash/angler Tim Jeffs/Lure Richter Soft Oscar Lumo)

We stock the full range of Richter skirted lures and a popular range that are "fully rigged locally". Just clip on your Richter lure and fish, no need to rig up. Quality components used including reliable Momoi trace line. These lures represent handmade quality, swim well, good colour & model selection and more importantly they catch fish world.

We have all the popular models in stock and over 270 on display so plenty of colours & choice.

Any purchase receive % OFF

Buy 2 -3 large lures receive % OFF

 

Richter models;


Jellybabe twin pack unrigged
Jellybabe Single pack rigged
Hockzhead rigged
Junior Tornado rigged
Tornado rigged
Dorado mono rigged
Dorado wire rigged
Junior Splash rigged
Soft Grassy rigged
Holy Gates rigged
Oscar Junior rigged
Oscar rigged
Soft Oscar rigged
Huka Medium rigged
Big Eye rigged
Splash rigged
Soft Oscar X-Large rigged

*** Most lures above are also available unrigged if required ***

Richter Teasers both soft birds & mirror teaser/windon leaders/terminal game gear etc also available.

 




 ** New arrival ** Richter UV Pink - Splash




Also UV Pink available in Richter Jelly Babe rigged (1 per pack) and unrigged (2 per pack)




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Ryan Thipthorp - Rescent Metro Mackerel with the Black Pete Dillfish teaser doing its thing.

Black Pete Dillfish Mirror Teaser (same size as Witchdoctor) - Fully rigged with 175lb wire and 20m of spliced rope.
Great teaser for raising tuna, mackerel, wahoo, sailfish and marlin.


Fully rigged properly by us with rope & wire all ready to go - Only $
 

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We also have the Richter Mirror teaser model (smaller size) Fully rigged properly by us with rope & wire all ready to go
Only $



*** Mirror teasers availble unrigged also ***

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Oceanside Custom Surface Teaser (Daisy chain)

Custom made daisy chain teaser consisting of Richter and Black Pete components.
 

Suits all billfish, tuna and other pelagic species.
 


 

Fully rigged with a softbird, 3 x 9inch squid squirts, a Richter Soft Oscar predator and 10m of rope with a spliced loop.


Lumo or Pink colours  - Special $
 

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All FWA rods were designed by Ryan Thipthorp and made of "high quality Japanese carbon fibre" . Attention to detail is very good and very well priced in the market place.

All FWA graphite rods Take % OFF the below prices

Spin 6'6" 1pce 2-4kg $169.95
Spin 6'6" 1pce 4-6kg $ 179.95
Spin 7'0" 1pce 8-10kg $159.95
Spin 9'0 1pce  6-10kg $159.95
Squid Egi 8'0 2pce $179.95
Beach Rod Spin 11'6" 4-6oz 2pce 8-15kg $189.95
Baitcaster rod 5'8" 1pce 4-10kg $149.95
Popping rod 7'2" 1pc 24kg $219.95
Popping rod 7'6" MAX 100lb $229.95
Jigging rod 5'8" 1pc Jig Overhead PE1-3 $199.95
Jigging rod 5'4" 1pc Jig Overhead PE3-5 $199.95
Jigging rod 5'3" 1pc Jig Overhead PE6-8 $209.95
Jigging rod 5'3" 1pc Jig "Spin" PE6-8 $209.95


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Fishing WA Series 11 (Presenters Ryan Thipthorp/Lisa Sharp/Harry Baumann)

Just arrived - Series 11 DVD's, this was a very popular series with high ratings. New fresh content including metro shows like big KG's, Superdeep species, Rottnest Island Dhufish & snapper, demersals on Softplastics etc and the ever so important "how to" info.
 

For the many members that have left their details we will call you very soon and put aside.

Special $

or buy the complete set and pay $

Episodes 1-6


Episodes 7-12


Episodes 13-18


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For the anglers chasing a more compact belt or for normal use then the Jigging Master Pin Compact is the go.

Jigging Master "Pin Compact" $ (FW Special)



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Jigging Master light weight aluminum gimbal belt. This just isnt a normal rod belt, its a 2 Way Fighting Gimbal belt with quality to last for years. Laser engraving for LOGO, with finely calculated M shape, this plate rests comfortably which allows you to fight fish with rod lock stability. Unique round bow designing is for the anglers who are using spinning tackle or rods without alloy gimbal. The lower gimbal pin is for any rod with an alloy gimbal.

Jigging Master "2 Way" Fighting Gimbal belt, Normally $269 now FW Special $

Comes with Jigging Master padded slimline kidney belt (not in picture)




** We also sell the Lower Fighting belt which allows you to use it for Super deep fishing and/or Billfish  $




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JM pliers FW Special $ with pouch & lanyard (other brands equivalent $99)

Plier body machined from hi grade aluminum with quality anodising.

Stainless steel tip

Light weight = 180gm

Come with PE Tungsten braid cutter

Opens split rings up to 350lb (hi tensile)
 
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YGK Nitlon X PE High Performance PE braid . Coloured every 10m and made in Japan.



 
** New arrival **


300m spools Prices $
PE2  30lb
PE3  40lb
PE4  50lb
PE5  60lb
PE6  70lb
PE8  80lb

500m spools Price $
PE4  50lb
PE5  60lb
PE6  70lb
PE8  80lb

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Theres no doubt Squiding is very popular these days and the advancements in squiding rods have also stepped up.

Ideal for landbase & boat squiders. You get more distance, cover more ground and better sensativity with these squiding rods. The other benefit is allowing you to work your squid jigs throughout the water column especially in deeper depths (boats) or rock walls (landbase)

We stock a large range or squid rods but also squiding accessories like a massive range of squid jigs/storage bags/Iki jimi spikes/braid/leader/UV sprays/UV lights/abalone shell stickers/egi clips/squid hook keepers/jag covers etc
 

Squid rods listed below;



Banax Valkyrie

8ft 2pce
Line Wt PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Lure Wt 7 ~ 21gr
Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 3.5
Fuji SIC guides
Normally $379
FW Special $
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Hearty Rise Egi Force B

8'3ft 2pce
Egi Wt Max # 3.5
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Fuji SIC guides
Normally $329
FW Special $
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Hearty Rise Egi Force C

8'3ft 2pce
Egi Wt Max # 3.5
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Fuji Alconite guides
Normally $239
FW Special $
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Shimano Sephia AU

8'3ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 1.8 ~ 4.0
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Sea Guide components
Normally $179
FW Special $
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Rapala Tspec

8'2ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 2.0 ~ 3.5
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Fuji SIC guides
Normally $239
FW Special $
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FWA Egi

8'2ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 3.5
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.5
SG SIC guides
Normally $179
FW Special $
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Daiwa Liberty Club (Interline Squiding rod)

8'6ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 3.5
Line PE # 0.8 ~ 1.0
Silicone entrance & exit guides
Normally $199
FW Special $
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Daiwa Emeraldas Infeet

8'3ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 2.0 ~ 3.5
Line PE # 0.6~ 1.0
Fuji Silicone Carbide K guides
Normally $249
FW Special $

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Okuma X-Factor

8'0ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 4.0
Line PE # 0.8 ~ 1.5
Fuji Alconite guides
Normally $149
FW Special $

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Gladiator Egi Equip

8'1ft 2pce
Egi Wt # 3.0 ~ 4.0
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2
Sea Guide Titanium guides
Normally $149
FW Special $

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Surecatch InkVader

7'6ft 2pce

Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 4.0
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.5
Hi-Modulus Graphite
EVA grips
FW Special $

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Surecatch InkVader

7'0ft 2pce

Egi Wt # 2.5 ~ 4.0
Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.5t
Hi-Modulus Graphite
EVA grips


FW Special $

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*** For 1 week only, Starts Sunday 19th Feb and finishes Sunday 26th Sept.


*** For new FW members please make sure you let us know your a FW member so we can apply your discounts & specials.


*** FREE Jigging Master DVD and FREE JM T-Shirt " give aways " have limited numbers so first in basis.



*** Feel free to PM us or call on 9337 5682 for any enquiries.


*** Open 7 Days a week.

hi all does anyone still drag net for prawns in swan river

 im lookin at getting a adjustable bracket to have my transducer on...

aiming to help alleviate rooster tails once installed. 

two questions....

1.whats your opinion on them? and

2.where can you buy one from. 

thanks

Having problems with a navman 5600, it wont let me zoom into the chart screen, when i push mob it allows to to zoom but only in grid form also when i put the cmap from my navman trackfish 6507 it doesnt bring up any of the way points.

Any ideas people?

Unfortunatley its looking like a case of new gps so any ideas on that also appreciated.

hi guys ,

            just wondering if any of you guys can help me out ... im going fishing 2nite @ the eshed gonna try live baiting for  mullaway now my question is would/does anyone kno what sinkers  to use  running /fixed etc or general rig info  please help thanx guys

Quick question for those of you fishing between Hillary's and Mindarie - have you found any decent ground between the 20m contour behind the 3 mile and the 40m contour? I have been putting as much time as I can on the water to locate good ground and have found loads in the 40's. There's obviously loads of structure along the 3 mile, but apart from the Gemini I have not found any structure between the 20m and 40m contours.

Is this a complete underwater desert or is there good ground to be found there?

Just wondering if anyone has caught any prawns around Broome area? I noticed they have been netted at Port Headland so hopefully theres a spot for them further north!!

How does the average trailer boat user feel about the current situation for boating in Perth and its surrounds.

I know the Ramp's at RockingHam and Mengals bay are very good, The one at Cockburn /Woodmans point is excellent,leeuwin On the river, not much parkng and expensive, The Hillarys marina, this was built in 1987 (about) and was for the Northern suburbs users. but with the advent of the commercial developments ,The shops,Pub and beaches it is becoming more difficult to find a parking space  on a real good weather weekend. I have asked several people and some say they always find parking easy as they are on the water before 8.30/9.00,but what of the people who have kids sports or jobs that mean they cannot get there until 11.30 or after 12.00 noon, as this is when cars are able to be parked free of charge and one car will take up a bay meant for car & trailer.

I know that a lot of the time the designated trailer/car parking is not full,but when we get those real magic days and it is busy people turn up after 12.00 and are not able to park. I think that being it was built for  trailer boat recreational users, so no one should be allowed to park a car without a trailer until after 2.30pm, and also those that do park there should also have to pay a nominal fee, say half the boat launching one for the upkeep and maintenance of this facility.

The next one is Ocean Reef which is going to undergo some major disruption when the new marina starts, (if it starts) and then Mindarie, which is a good ramp but is also under pressure  from users. then the debacle at Two Rocks and we know of the problems faced there by those who have written here recently.

The Government has put up Boat rego fees, Trailer license fees, fishing from a boat fees but where in the hell have they actually improved the situation for the ordinary trailer boat person. I will sit back and see what the members on this site think.

is search broken ?,or is it my computer?

All,

We are heading up to Broome in the coming weeks to live. My son and I love fishing and cant wait to try something new as we are from Tasmania. Fishing down here is great offshore but land based isnt great. Can anyone give us some information on what we can do from beaches, rocks, jetties etc in Broome? We will be living near Cable Beach.

Any info would be awesome. Thanks

Jamie

Hi,
i recently got in possesion of a escape kayak, it has a rod holder at the back and i was wondering whether or not i would be able to use it around palm beach. Would the kayak be able to handle it? Also, should i troll or should i be using bait and could i also try squidding? This is my first ever kayak and i really want to test it out :)

Thanks,
Fisherman Mikey.

P.S this is what my kayak looks like, http://www.escapekayaks.com/

Went out with Adhek charters. Specialise in sport fiishing fo world record sie GTS and jigging for dogtooth, ruby snapper amberjack. Great lad awsome time, found out he hand crafts all his stick baits/poppers and they are sold world wide. Pitty about certain tackle companies copy his lures, for shape size etc etc......

apart from the heat and the missus and i battling bali belly, we had  a ball!! learning new techniques jigging in extremem currents etc etc. Boy i never understood the fuss with these fish till now, ive caught blue marlin, tuna to 96kg, and now this guy is up there with the best of em. Pound for pound they are one serious fighting fish, back is aching, hands are cramping. Would of had over 400 casts today, and in the afternoon it finally payed off! All fish were released and swam off well!

Missus got a 9 kgish small one as well

32 kg GT! stoked

I am one happy man

How far out should I troll my witch doctor if I'm chasing tuna mackies etc.....

So I was down the beach early today, using my favourite 16ft 3 piece Daiwa Sensor Surf, fighting a ray. With about 10 metres to go, my rod decides it's had enough and snaps at the bottom of the top section. I was surprised but thought it was either replaceable or fixable at my local store. Went in there about an hour ago to be told that Daiwa no longer sell rod sections and graphite isn't repairable. Pretty shattered.
So this is a call to anyone who may be able to help. If you or someone you know can fix this rod for me, or by some random chance has the same rod or spare top section, please let me know.

howdy all 

i bought a jeep today, but it wasnt untill i got it home that i realised that i cant hook up my boat , due to the tow ball sitting underneath the spare tyre rack.

i am wondering am i able to buy a tow ball with a longer tounge on it, and would it change any of the manufactury rating for the current one or insurance ???

 went on a little road trip got pulled over by the police 1/2 way there got a yellow sticker an a red sticker on the boat 

waited 5 hours for the road block to leave then scored 2 of the best days spearing vie had in a while.

day one we ended up with 4 macks all in the 10-15 range 2 dhufins an 4 baldies.

2nd day we bagged 5 mackerel in around 45mins again in the 10-15 kg range then i speared my pb kingy

nathan spearing his pb baldie an also the biggest baldie vie seen and adam scoring his first pinkie. saw a few big

bronzies an a tiger. all in all good trip oh an fuck the police!!

Naths big baldie

My Kingy

Pink

Couple Macks

 Hi all...

Where planing a trip to Exmouth on the 5th of April to the 12th,and would love it if anyone could give me some tips on boating there, eg..saftey on the water..

also what side is safer Tandabidi or the Gulf..If anyoneone will be there at this time and would be keen to catch up, just look for a 6.1m quinny,also does any of you guys know what the

weather is like that time of the year.

Enjoy

Hi guys,

Launched my boat on Saturday morning in that mess  that was two rocks. We were there at 5am and only had to wait for 10 boats. cool!!!

When we came back in at 3pm there was approximatley 10 boats waiting to reetrieve. I had noticed the boat we follwed in was waiting so i waited to see what he did. We waited about 20 minutes and the bloke we followed in went and dropped off his mate at the jetty. He went and  got his car and then waited for his turn in the car que. I then followed suit and dropped off our driver. the bloke got his boat out and nothing was said to him.

When our car was driven down the ramp I drove the boat up to the ramp. just as i got next to the jetty WHAM. A bloke in a boat behind me let me have it. You D..Head!! Who are you to jump the que, you w....er, etc etc WHAT THE??? it had now been 35 min at least since we came in.

Not sure if i am in the wrong or not?? What is the right way to retrieve your boat?? havent had any problems since i bought my boay but that was only 2 months ago.

Can you drop your driver off?? or do you need to wait and push the boat up against the jetty and then go get the car.   

Would love to hear your thoughts for next time.

Cheers