Starting to make my own jigheads for SP. Chasing the owner forged jig hooks that are found in the Nitro jig heads, 5/0 and 7/0 with the tinned coating. Anyone know where I can get my hands on some????

Cheers Darren 

Not expressing any comment one way or another on the below, but thought a few people might find it interesting.

No guarantee as to whether or not the links in it will work.

13. Fishing industry overhaul to have huge impact on jobs, tourismCrikey naturalist Lionel Elmore writes:AMATEUR FISHERMEN, COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, FISH AND CHIPS, FISHING FLEETS, RECREATIONAL FISHERIES, VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Victoria seems to have nearly gotten away with very limited consultation before undertaking the most extensive reform of fisheries in Australia's history.

It's about capping catches and enabling trade between 270,000-700,000 people in recreational fishing, 400-800 in commercial fishing and the entire Aboriginal community. All with just one month's consultation planned and a report on the web that still has the wrong closing date for submissions, and that has been extended from November to March.

The document Future Fisheries Strategies -- Proposals to Reform was released in October. There are no descriptions of any fisheries -- and no economic data on the income and jobs they generate for regional economies, tourism or Aboriginal people. There is no clear argument made for the need to reform. The environment and habitat, relied on by fish, is mentioned but its protection and legislative change to manage it, is ruled out.

It's not just what it tells you that is worrying -- it is what it leaves out -- the management costs and red tape implied and possible -- all sounding much like management that's done elsewhere.

It was likely drafted with an ex-manager from New Zealand Fisheries where almost all fisheries, except recreational fishing, is under tradable quota mostly owned by a handful of companies.

The language used, such as "best available science" is American and the international group, the Worldwide Fund for Nature is said to have replaced Victorian National Parks Association in representing marine conservation. The membership of the Stakeholder Reference Group, which appears to have overseen the development of this reform, has not been revealed.

The "strategy" cites the Canadian halibut fishery as an ideal example:

"This case study highlights the potential for market based resource allocation mechanisms as an alternative way to manage the competition between commercial and recreational fishing when the resource is fully utilised and it is unacceptable to allow recreational catches to continue to grow in an unconstrained way."

Quota management applies in Canada and many Commonwealth fisheries. It is about capping the catches and enabling the most efficient operators to buy and trade quota from the least efficient with fish "ownership" often shifting to the corporate sector.

The practice in Victoria outlined in this proposal involves regulating every catch in every fishery. This kind of management assumes that only the catch of fish set their population. This is plausible in the public mind for commercial fisheries -- but not for people catching fish with hooks. This is especially so when tagging shows many commercial fish and recreational species fished, range through Bass Strait to Tasmania and even across to New Zealand. It goes on to say:

"It has the potential to provide a way to enable recreational fishing to grow, whilst providing a choice about either cutting bag limits or buying commercial quota. However, the trading system can only work well if the governance structures are well developed -- it needs to be clear what entity will be able to buy, hold and trade shares on behalf of the recreational sector. Information about the level of take from each sector is also critical to make this system work."

In consultation, Fisheries said that this was just an example -- not a model -- but it sounds like a plan.

The Department of Primary Industries' Future Fisheries Strategies -- Proposals to Reform would need the largest government department in Victoria to tax and manage the catches and trade in units of the catch landed by everyone who catches a fish.

On TV now is the New Zealand-made series Coastwatch on Channel Seven at 7.30pm Sundays. It shows New Zealand enforcement officers at massive roadblocks prosecuting families for catching too many pippies, fish and their abalone-poa, etc. Is this what this reform means for Victoria's or indeed Australia's future?

This "strategy" is vague, badly written and yet proposes irreversible effective privatisation of all fish, formerly "common property", to be enshrined in "yet to be revealed" legislation. Under this strategy, all commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fishfolk will be directly impacted and will pay for it under "full cost recovery". The public will pay through the high price of fish, loss of jobs and tourism.

gday people

i have a 60hp mercury, time for the annual service 258 hours, i was just wondering if there is anybody on this site that does motor services? or knows somebody sor that will be happy to help, i would rather surport local service shops if poss.

cheers

hey anyone been catching anything at north mole in the mornings lately?

 Gday,

Can anyone explain the best way to salt fresh fish for bait ?

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I was not able to post on the choclate wrapper lure,  a cat left this toy out the front of my house and one day with too much time on my hands I had a light bulb moment.If it catches a Dhuie over xmas I will be stumped.

If you wanted to collect some fish baits where would you go? SOR that is.  Woodies?  South Mole? Freo Wharf?  Any of the jetties in the Sound?

And do you just use pollard for burley and then feather jigs?

Hey guys , looking at buying a new boat and have my eyes on a 4.74m runabout.

Its a stacer with a 50hp outboard motor, gps and fish finder included, aswell as bait board, bimini and some other little extras. Comes with a licensed trailer.

Its priced at $5900, this is basically the most i wanna pay for a boat, maybe a little more.

Is this a pretty prime deal? boat looks in pretty good knick, working motor and electronics.

Should i be paying less for a boat like this, or should i be paying a little more and get a better or bigger boat?

Basically just want it to head no more then 20-25km's out (on a very calm day), but mostly be putting around five fathom and three mile etc to find dhuis. Any help would be appreciated :)

Cheers,

dansyy 

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Wed 14 December, 2011

Portfolio: Fisheries

Hi Guys

I caught a couple of scalies to use for bait, I used a couple fresh the same evening and froze the rest. My problem is when I thawed the rest, they were very soft and mushy and didn't last very long. I use some of them whole, and also fillet some and use them on a gang hook set-up.

I was just wondering if there is any special preperation that needs to be done to prevent this, or what kind of rig can I use to stop them coming off in about 2 seconds, or should I just catch them fresh and use them the same day?

Thanks

Mike

P.S. Season greetings to all and their families

So part 2 begins........

Heading out near lancilin today around midday today for another all nighta chasing tailor, shark and of coarse that monster mulloway. Be back around lunch time 2moro to post a report. Wish us luck!!!!!

Anyone tried this in Australian waters? 

www.ladybugadventures.com/log/log060401-071201.html

Hi Guys,

Well on Friday next week the missus and I, with my sister and brother in law will be heading to Broome, from Karratha, to spend christmas with my my uncle and the rest of the family flying up from Perth.

I plan to tow my boat that I recently purchased, a 7m Assassin, up with me to really make the most of it as it will be the first time in years that we will be spending it all together.

What I need help with and was looking for advice on was where to go offshore with my brother in law, grandfather, uncle, and cousin. Im only an amature and would really appreciate some advice on good spots off Broome or tips and tactics on what to target up there this time of year. I Just recently brought a abit of gear to get out there amongst it off Karratha as im keen to learn

- 2x Finnor biscayne LD25's combos

- Halco Laser Pros 190's and 160's

- and a bunch of soft plastics

- plus Ive got my old gear nothing exciting

and im about to order

- Another 2x Finnor Combos (at $169 inc braid its a bargain)

- & a Finnor Offshore spin 9500 & jig stick to suit as I havent tried jigging but keen to start

Any and all advice would really be appreciated, as im hoping to make this chrissy one that the whole family will remember for a while.

Thanks Ryan

hey guys

just wondering if anyone had maps or images of the mackerel islands to show different islands and locations or where i could find some.  i've searched the net but could not find anything.

I've been told and found different places to try like Rosily Cays, Airlie Island, Penguin Bank etc but cant seem to find any information on where they are.

any help would be appreciated :)

seen this on gumtree though you guys might be interested!!

http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-fishing-FISHING-GEAR-CLEARANCE-SALE-RODS-REELS-TACKLE-SATURDAY-ONLY-W0QQAdIdZ338073522

anyone know about catching fish around bayswater on the river?

cheers

hey everyone i was wondering where are some good places for catching squid from the land around perth as i might be going tomorrow fishing tomorrow?

cheers

  Hi All

I am new to fishwrecked site and travelling down to Dunsborough for the Xmas holidays and would appreciate some feedback on

 a good charter operator for off shore one day fishing charter.

Also a good scuba dive outfit and some suggested dive sites.

  Thanks Ripples

I've been given an old abu garcia overhead boat rod (198cm jig stick) and also an old penn overhead reel (penn longbeach No68). Iv'e pulled the reel apart and cleaned it up so it works sweet now. The rod has a missing guide and a few bent ones so i'm thinking of doing a diy job and replacing them for new ones. Does anyone know where i can buy good guides or a kit for redoing the guides? iv'e looked on youtube at how to replace them so iv'e got a basic idea of how to do it, just need the gear to do the job now. Any tips, website links, useful help or info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers  

 Hey guys back from work on wednesday and dying for a fish so keen to get a decky spot to get onto some decent fish , available from tomorow to next wednesday , split fuel , bait etc   

Guys, quick one ....

Where do you launch from, heading to Rotto?

Any help would be much appreciated. Tub is a 22'er, so can't launch from beaches ... etc.

Cheers

I would like to master the art of reading my furuno 620.

Does anyone know any helpful info...pictures to associate with reef, certain fish etc..

any help would be appreciated.

Hey guys going to plan a charter trip to Rowley shoals in 2013 probably use blue sun 2 charters does anybody have any idea what they are kike or can anyone suggest better?

Hey all.

I was looking at some of my pic's from my abrolhos trip that i did a few years ago and am keen as to go again next year sometime.

I was wondering how many people have been and who they went with. I want to do a 3 day trip hopefully to the northern group this time as i fished the southern last time.

I was after any info on the charters you went with like price and how you rated them?

Its such a great place and want to get back.

Cheers danno.

 Gday all,

Im heading up to Steep Point end of March 2012 and I need to source some Gardies. Can any help with a supplier ? or recommend where to get them in bulk ?

Cheers.

Any Perth tackle shops sell the carbon washers ?
Or anyone know of a good web site they can be ordered from by quoting reel make and model and size. ?