Anyone with any experience on the Calstar 700mh?

I'm planing on building a heavy spin rod for use with 40 - 50 ib braid and am a bit worried the 700h will be a bit of an overkill, not planing on chucking super sized poppers all the time. I can't seem to find much talk of the mh around the web though.

Maybe another question would be what size lures would people feel comfortable going down to with the 700h?

Any thoughts apprieciated.

Cheers, Nick.

any one have any long range intel on water temps for local waters for early next year? be a good one for you Matt, can we expect a similar macko season to keep the punters happy.

Hey guys,

Im going to head out to 3 mile reef for the first time. ill be launching from hillarys.
do i just head straight out from hilarys? . is there anything i need to know or bring?
what fish should i be targeting?

thanks,

Harich25

High guys,

I'm looking for a smallish poly dinghy to fish around my area for bream by myself. I've closed it down to the Polycraft Tuff Tender 3m or Spindrift Dinghy 2.5 or 3m in length. I've seen a video of the spindrift in the surf and it was looking pretty good. Have any of you guys had experience in either?

Looking to spend around 2.2k for hull and motor max

Cheers Ben

Health warning for recreational anglers: Woodman Point

At about 12.30am on Monday, 5 September 2011, the Water Corporation used its contingency outlet pipe from the Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to release treated wastewater 1.6 kilometres offshore.

This is an unusual event, and as a precautionary measure, the Department of Health is advising recreational anglers to avoid eating raw fish caught in this area until further notice.

Environmental Health Acting Director Richard Theobald said the risk to human health was considered to be low and the advice to avoid eating uncooked fish was precautionary.

"While it is unlikely that anyone who eats raw fish caught in this area would become unwell, it is not advisable," Mr Theobald said.

"Anyone who has consumed fish caught in the area and becomes ill is advised to see their doctor," he said.

The release of two million litres of treated wastewater offshore at Woodman Point instead of at the Plant's Point Peron outlet was necessary due to a fault with a valve at the Plant which the Water Corporation is working to repair.

"It is anticipated that the treated wastewater will disperse naturally over coming days," Mr Theobald said.

The Department of Health will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates when required.

im headin to cervantes on wed till friday for work but during the night and asmuch of the day as i can i will be fishing any tips, would bait or lures work better from the jetties and what fish would be likely to encounter there?

This is not a thread intended to advertise but to offer help to other fisherman with proven results with tackle that we use and swear by.

I will start it off with the best fishing knife on this planet in my opinion. I was sick and tired of buying fishing kinfe after fishing knife only to have them go blunt, tips snap, blades rust.

I forked out a few $$$ and bought a Buck 119. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

I tell ya what. This has to be the best knife for fishing/hunting. Blade stays sharp for so  long and the knife feels so comfortable in the hand not to mention very intimidating to any potential thieves or trouble makers.

Feel free to ad any fishing tackle and equipment that you love and swear by...

I was actually responding to another post when this came up. Have sort off decided what I will do but thought I would throw this to the equipment junkies.

"My nice  Diawa Flame's tip just suffered failure (twice actually 1st dont offer quality to mates catching squid - how can you high stick and break the tip on squid has me beat, but I was looking the other way when I heard the crack, 2nd not packing it away as normal ready to go to the repair shop, leaving it out, dogs knocked it over and the mover of the lawn ran over the tip and removed another cm or 2 - daft prick "cough cough" didnt see it because thats not where they normally go) and being partnered with a Stradic 4000CI4 I had to dig in the shed, and the only rod in there that would semi do the job until I either fix the flame or get a new rod for the CI4 was this old JW. Now due to a bloody sore back couldnt get out this weekend (first time in about 6 months apart from holidays) to test this.

I was looking forward to it in an odd way, now I am sure I will match the reel before next weekend. Might post the question about fixing or new rod and see. The loss of finesse doesnt phase me. Now if you answer I will promptly ignore your wrong answer" THIS WAS DIRECTED AT SAM C.

So I have a Okuma (yes yes I was wrong until I dug it out and checked) Flame FS 661ML 6'6 3-5kg that has lost about 2cm off the tip. Now for anyone that knows me would know that I hate Okuma  because of some disasters with Vsystem reels and warrantee issues. They looked good so I tried them and never again!!!!

Same with the Flame, but this rod just felt like it was what I wanted so hey Im not clever I got it. And surprise surprise I dont mind it (not enough to get it again with what its is matched with). Then upgraded the reel I had to the Stradic, and then thought why not the CI4, red and red look pretty cool. So that was my light weight flicky/tuna/squid/everything that is lightish up here in Karratha goto. The Bream rods/reels are stashed. I dont go out looking like a horney porcupine on the boat (still between the 2 off us it is 10 setups plus 2 SW fly rods tubed ready to go.

This is my goto for sight casting to Tuna especially, and light shallow sport with queenies etc. Does a good job as a squid outfit hence the undoing.

Sorry to be so bloody long winded (painkillers do that) but should I just replace the tip guide or considering what it is matched with get something new.

If its new what is the best rod for what I do to match the CI4 that I have only used myself twice but adore. As you can see above not a finesse junky, more like multi-tasking so I am not going to shed a tear over the loss off a couple of cm in fishing terms (keep it clean) but I am a fanatic about the gear doing what I am after. I also dont have the best gear (Im to rough) apart from a Stella 8000 (and you should see how I baby that), but I never get cheap stuff. More like 2nd or 3rd best. For example was going to get the Twinpower but a little big and have heard so many wraps about the Stradics, hence.

Waffle waffle waffle but thats it. Why would anyone want to take Morphine like medicine for fun has me beat. The stuff turns you into a loon.

Neels

If anyone has a 5500 they want to sell please contact me.

Thanks

Mark   

Over the last few weeks we've been asked by a fair few FW members whens the next Jigging Master Specials - well here it is.

For 1 week only, Starts Monday 5th Sept and finishes Sunday 11th Sept. Up to 25% OFF high end gear.

Some great specials for the wreck jiggers, SP fishos, super deep anglers and GT hunters. 

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Jigging Master "Evolution Titanium" Rods - 2011 NEW Product
 
Made of specific titanium/graphite combo fabric, Jigging Master’s New 2011 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 (B=420mm/S=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.

 
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 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 Spin 5'0  PE 2-5      Maximun Power   90 degrees 15kg / 60 degrees 25kg color:blue
Normally $649 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 $629 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

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Jigging Master GT Monster 7'8 PE 6-10 rod

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

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Jigging Master Powerspell rods ** Massive Savings **


Spin 200gram PE 1.5-4 Normally $529 Reduced to
Spin 300gram PE 3-6  Normally $579  Reduced to
Spin 500gram PE 5-10 Normally $619  Reduced to



Jigging Master Ocean God rods; ** Massive Savings **


Spin 280gram PE3-6 Normally $459  Special



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JM Saber Game Rods


TESTING VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7e4rgcjkk

HIGH QUALITY BLANK , SIC GUIDES, EAZY LIFTING - 10KG , EXCELLENT LOW PRICE.
 

SABER GAME 55S Jig:50~ 120g PE 1~3 Max power 10kg
SABER GAME 55B Jig:50~ 120g PE 1~3 Max power 10kg

Spin & Overhead Normally $239  but reduced to




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

 

Hearty Rise EGI Force C Squid rod Normally $239 but reduced to

Hearty Rise Jig Force Spin & Overhead (PE 1.5-3 Max 120g) Normally $339 but reduced to

Eupro Salty Fighter Spin & Overhead (PE 0.8-2 Light jigger)

EuproTwincraft 6'2 PE  (PE 1.5-3 Max 120g)

 
 


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With the SUPER DEEPWATER fishing and jigging becoming very popular there's no doubt theres a big part of hard yakka with this extreme fishing and often very tedious.

The advancements of electric fishing reels has changed the deepwater fishing and not only made it more assessable but made it sooo much easier. No bites, miss the drift or just for recon work in the deepwater just press the button and up it comes..........FAST.
 
Tanacom Bull 1000 - Special price

 


Specs;

* Programmable jigging function
* High-Powered High-Speed Power assist
* Brass and aluminium gearing
* Five precision ball bearings
* Washable water resistent design
* 20-22kg drag
Line Capacity: 1000m (60-80lb braid/approx)
Gear Ratio: 2.3 to 1.
Volts: 12
Amps: Approx 15
Weight: 1530 grams.
 

 




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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!!"


 

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PE5 Narrow Reel (NEW)

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0
Gross Weight : 570g
Capacity : PE5-400m
Spool dia.：64mm
Spool width :25mm
Efflcient drag : 35lbs. Max : 60lbs

Normally $749 but 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 $699 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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Special prices for 1 week only, Starts Monday 5th Sept and finishes Sunday 11th Sept

Specials prices are on instore stocks and no lay-bys

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

Open 7 Days a week.

well ive got one on its way just need to orgainse some line for when it arrives

any one know what the line capacity is

on the swpg4000

all i can find is

15lb 320mtr

20lb 270mtr

what diameter is that worked out with ?

im thinking either 44lb its .28mm pe3

or  52lb .30  pe 3.5

i

 tossing up between which of these two reels to get, what are everyone elses thoughts?

hey guys just need some info for some land based fishing up in exmouth in mid october

Hi guys Saltigha Tournament ISO 6000 anyone got one of these? Interested in feedback

Looks like a spec'ed up saltiga surf and its cheaper

seems to have and extra ball bearing and more drag and bigger line capacity

http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-spin-reels/daiwa-tournament-is0-6000-ento-499-sold-out-back-soon/

As Dammo mentioned in his Keep river story i have been making my own soft plastics.

Great fun and very addictive.......here is a photo of some earlier models, some still need trimming up though......That's the wifes job........LOL

Will post some photo's of the later versions soon.      (Brad how did yours go mate?)  (Got some for you to try Daisy)

Thanks for the feed back Dammo....hope i do as well when were up there in your neck of the woods looking forward to it.

Cheers POC

So what have you ticked off your list as to completed fishing objectives for this year so far and what's left?

Mine would have to have been finding big rubies out wide in multiple locations apart from that I guess it's been the same old same old.  My other objective is to get a big blue or striped marlin when the season starts in November.

I know that this topic is almost feeling like a broken record this week but YES, there was a 3 day window of mind blowing amazing weather and Black Sabbath and the Pearl (SimonC) took full opportunity of it! Special shout out and thanks to Poddy (if you get a chance to have a fish and beer with Poddy, do so, great guy!) for giving us a few pointers and heading us in the right direction and yes, Sorry that you couldnt make it Sam, but it was GREAT!

In a nut shell, day 1 saw us leave Perth before a sparrows fart so we were on the water by 10.30 in Gero. Thinking we'd be on fish in the next 90 odd minutes, we were wrong. Finding some great ground, I managed to haul the first fish on board within the hour... a trout! Things are gonna be good with that sort of start!

Day 1 even felt like we had trouble keeping away from the trout. A newly installed 1kw trannie just seemed to be bringing the fish to the boat. HEAVEN! Trout, Pinkies, Dhuis and not a shit fish in sight. That night after some steak and trout, we downed a few beers and slept happily in the boats awaiting what was to come.

Day 2 the two boats went our seperate ways with Simon C looking for the 50KG YFT and myself happy to find more ground but looking for ground wasn't so good. First lesson - get AWAY from the islands. Started nicely again with some really good pinkie ground but then the Charlie Court came to visit and visit they did.... OMG, how many of these little suckers are there! After getting away from them, the biggest baldie I have ever seem was on the line only to be dropped getting him into the boat. The closest to tears I've ever been over a fish. Deciding we needed to move out of the neighbourhood, we took off to see the boys and their tuna hunt. Apparently the sharks were enjoying their company too so not much fun for them. Out of a bit of boredom, we through a few deep divers in and within in minutes we were on. Double hook ups, then triple hook ups. Tuna and mackies EVERYWHERE! Out best YFT smashing my scales at 22kg before lifting it off the ground. Best bet being between 25-30kg. OMG. Not bad for a whole 15 minutes of work! The second boat still only 100meters away and followed by sharks and we were having the time of our lives... yeah baby!

Day 3- back to the new ground search but didnt' take long as we headed further out. Dhu's this time. Everywhere. On like Donkey kong for a solid 30 minutes. This is where we ran into a few of the other boys that posted. Everyone was on. Amazing stuff. Met Stevo and his Stabi craft. Nice piece of work that boat is. Once this shut down, it was off again but not for long. One thing that is very clear to me now is that this area is not very well mapped. Bommies jumping up 25 meters all over the place and packed with fish. HEAVEN!!!

In three days, I've had some of the best fishing I've ever had and I'm left questioning why I treck all the way to Exxy. 2 dozen trout, nearly as many dhu's, heaps of pinkies, tuna, mackies and all in unknown territory. If you get the chance, give it a go. Just an amazing spot  Photos in no particular order... just enjoy

Is the water calm enough?

bloody bolt cutters!

 I have arrived in darwin after 4 months boat fishing  the west coast. Unfortunately, i had to sell my beloved tinnie to travel to darwin. I know nothing about Darwin waters nor river fishing, barra, crocs!!!) If someone could give me some info on land based fishing in the area or even beter, I am on holidays here and have heaps of free time so if u need a deckie to come out- whether river or ocean, i would love to wet aline again. 

 I have searched heaps of sites and read that heading up buffalo creek and I can hook some muddies, just before I left I spoke to a local and they said crocs would get u- hence my trepidation!! 

 I had a 12 foot tinnie through exmouth to broome and took out some 25 back packers and travelers at my own expense just to see their face when they landed their fish of a lifetime (u know the look)(Mainly Spaniards- although they all wantes to catch sharks!!!) I'm hoping on a bit of kindness back and maybe someone that just loves to fish can help me in this unknown place. I return all fish bar enought to eat with out freezing so I don't need to go and rape your spots.

 I would of course assist to cover costs of fuel, bait etc. if u need a deckie as I know it's not a cheap hobby!!!

 email- or call me 0418 947 656

 tks for taking the time to read

cheers

 shorty

hey was just wondering if any one could help out with telling us wat the weed situation is like around mandrah. more specific round falcon. any info appreciated cheers

Read in the paper this morning Hal Harvey is suffering with Pancreatic cancer, I can only wish him and his family all the very best and to fight a good fight of huge GT like proportions.

Regards

Dale

Hey Guys,

Have recently been elevated from deckie to skipper with the purchase of my first boat, looking to get into some mackeral this season in Perth and chasing some advice on best rod/reel combo's and lures.....any advice would be great!

 Yes, it's rained again and rained again.. OOO OOOOO

I am at Carramar and not that far from the beach areas I fish. Mid-arvo it went calm so I decided to go for a run with the mut and get a line in the water in rain. It's worked before.

Yes well; conditions on the beach were much different. It was blowing like crap from the WSW and weed banking up in the water so bad.

From what I saw the next few days will see the beached eroded with a pile of weed. Given this info I would suggest that the land based fishos have somewhere to go that is very much protected or relax and watch the Eagles this weekend with warm feet LOL.

The sand is soft as so please don't take any risks unless you have backup on hand.

 Gday Guys, 

New to the site, so firstly a hello to everyone.

Have been reading a few topics and you all seem very helpful.

A mate and myself have recently bought a 4.2 savage dinghy with a 25hp 2 stroke on the back. 

Being only 21 and this being our first boat we are needing a bit of help.

We took it for our first spin on the swan today and it was reaching full speed without any dramas.

Fuel was getting low so we added some more fuel to the tank and within 5 minutes, the boat would not get back up to full speed. The throttle was on full but it was lagging and didnt have any power behind it, half throttle was fine. The motor is a 2010. 

Any suggestions on what could have happened and any other tips to keeping the motor in good working order would be much appreciated.

Regards

James

hello,

im heading out to 3 mile reef in 2 weeks. just wondering what lures and what bait is the best for there?
im after any fish

thanks,

harich25

I have just bought a small fibre glass boat but the hull is faded and wanted any suggestions on how to clean it up. I dont expect it to be like new but just wanted to remove the stains on the fibreglass and shine it up a little.

Cheers

anyone going to be out this week end from freo to rockingham if so where

wouldnt mind taging along with some people for once

I'm yet to crack a 30cm bream, my best fish is 26cm from the Swan.

Can someone help me on cracking my first 30cm bream. what is the best bait?

Hi guys

 have been fishing in the swan for a while off my dinghy, but havent found any great spots. Canning bridge sometimes coughs up silver bream and yellow tail grunter but thats about it.

Do you know any good spots that you wouldn't mind sharing?

Cheers Ben

Enjoy