thinkin of goin for a fish tomorrow at freo just wanderin if any1 new wat the weather gonna be like and al;so i no the surf shop at the markets sells bait on the weekend where does everyone get there bait from during the week i catch the train so dnt have car.

cheers

Hi guys

Heading up to broome on we'd for a week. Anyone know if the jetty is good this time of year. What's the best method To catch gt's and queenies off the jetty

Cheers

Well can I say one thing negative about my new Stella 8000 SW. It doesn't sound like its even working when its screaming on the drag. Mrs Saragosa 8000 makes a great noise. Not the Stella.

The best reel scream I have ever heard (keep it clean fella's) is the Alutecnos 1Speed Gorilla. 

Made me think what is the best sounding reel under pressure?

Neels

hey there does anyone know of a good fishing charter company here in wa to go away on and at least catch some good quality fish

i am looking at installing a deck wash pump, probably a jabsco parmax 4 or similar.  i don't want to drill any holes in the hull for intakes and un-necessarily introduce a risk of split hoses and sinking!  therefore i am thinking i will mount an intake on the transom (i can do this without drilling into the hull).  I am looking at a stainless steel live bait tank intake that consists of 1/2 inch tube that curves forward so that water is forced up with the movement of the boat through the water (hope that make sense!).  my question is to those who have installed (or know about) deck wash systems is, will the water pressure introduced by this sort of intake adversely affect the operation of a self-priming pump?

A 7.5 metre former hydrographic survey vessel has undergone a full refit with latest navigation and radio equipment and been dispatched to Esperance to carry out DoT's marine safety compliance and education patrols along the Esperance coast. 

"The vessel represents a significant boost to DoT's marine safety compliance resources in the Esperance region which is known for its demanding coastal environment. With an estimated top speed of up to 38 knots, it will also minimise response times to incidents and emergencies on the water.

The vessel, known as PV10, has been permanently relocated to Esperance and reflects DoT's commitment to providing a modern patrol fleet across WA.” said Garry Wilson, DoT Regional Transport Officer.

Mr Wilson said marine safety compliance patrols were important in highlighting the need for people to make safety the priority while on the water.

“Regional Transport Officers spend a great deal of time talking to boat owners educating them about safety on the water,” Mr Wilson said.

“The upgraded vessel will greatly assist in reinforcing the safe boating message and conducting safety checks of vessels on the water.” 

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/23403.asp   22 August 2011

hey just wondering if anyone owns or has been in an atomix boat just keen to see how the 6m hull goes in the chop etc

cheers

Hypothetically, if someone was on your boat with an iphone that has a GPS app installed (Navionics/Navman etc), is it possible that the phone has recorded the days' travel even if it isnt 'illuminated' ie, phone is locked and placed on the dash but still on?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Daisy

Environment Minister Bill Marmion has welcomed the findings of an internal review into guidelines surrounding coastal safety and rock fishing, initiated after a man drowned in April at Salmon Holes, near Albany.

The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) review focused on key areas across the State.

Mr Marmion said rock fishing occurred on much of the 3,600km of Western Australian coastline that DEC managed and it was important to ensure it was managed safely.

“Visitor safety is the department’s number one priority. DEC has existing visitor risk safety measures in place across hazardous coastal areas, including silent sentry devices and highly visible signs to warn people of dangers,” he said.

“This review has been conducted to examine visitor risk management relating to rock fishing management on DEC-managed lands, to investigate what other agencies across Australia are doing to manage this issue, and provide recommendations.”

“There were 14 recommendations in total and DEC will endorse all of these.”

Key recommendations from the review include:

• adopting guidelines outlined in the Australian Water Safety Strategy, which recommends the promotion of safe rock fishing and better education, as well as encouraging fishers to take responsibility for their own safety by wearing personal flotation devices
• supporting the formation of a multi-agency working group to ensure consistency in the approach to rock fishing across all agencies
• supporting initiatives by local communities and organisations to install silent sentries, angel rings, tie-on points and other safety devices in suitable locations and examine each initiative on a site-by-site basis
• preparing a comprehensive communications plan for delivering rock fishing safety messages to recreational fishers.

Hi. Does anyone have any experience with these rods? What sort of casting weight range do they have. I am looking at getting one to belt out metals and poppers but want to get an idea of how heavy (or light) I can go. Will also probably use it to whip out an unweighted mulie if the lures arent being taken.

Thanks in advance for your input.

After work Friday with the wind (not tide) looking great headed out for a semi night fish.

Almost as soon as the lines went down, zzzzzz on the Mrs Saragosa 8000. Ha ha Ha was the thought - shark. But no, a nice size fish appear beside the boat, boga'd on on we went. Almost next drop zzzzzzzzz, again same story, bloody thing runs like a shark on the lightish drag.

In the meantime I am playing with Lacunas jigs and caught two nice triggers but nothing sweet.

zzzzzzzzzzzz goes the Mrs line. Same story with a fat 8kg on the boga fish onboard.

Now I want to play to, so down goes the snelled Mulie on a light drift type rig. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz my turn. Same story.

Now not to bore anyone but there is a problem here. Finally between the 2 off us -- Score 5 to Mrs, 2 to me. No other species of note caught. A few NW U/size snapps and a few sharks, including a turbo version off a 6ft sluggish lemon shark. These things fight like a boring dead wt and had no idea what was on.

Now the problem. Even thought we had a ball because these fish fight like hell, but we struck out. All of the Stinking Fat Sweetlips!!

Normally you find the odd one and you will then say -- good ground, but we found the bloody capital for these not even neighbours fish. All released in Sweet time.

Has any other northern fishos managed to Score a run off these pesky fish?

Neels

gday all... went out for a flick around the river with some lures this morning from freshwater bay round to canning bridge... wind picked up, no fish but still a nice morning trying a few spots around the river... I have to confess bloke at the canning bridge pulled in around 12 decent bream in the space of an hour while i got bugger all...... looks like i will definitely have to invest more time into bream fishing around the swan haha

very keen to buy a cple of elec reels, do any of you sponspors have deals going??

looking at megatwins, purchase within a week or so,would like 2 x reels set up with line ready to go please,

cheers

hey guys,

im looking at buying a new reel for light jigging and maybe some bottom bouncing. i have taken quite an interest in the ajiking pro jigger-w, and the ajiking wahoo 8000. id like to know how they perform if anyones used them before?

whent for a little fish last night round midnight ended up with a little tailor 25 cm and a cobbler 40cm+ i was just wandering if you are aloud to keep cobbler you catch and are they good eaten if so wat is the legal size and i thought they were really rare to catch on hook is that tru or not, and another question where is the best place to fish around perth freo at the moment anywhere that is bus or train access

So this kind of thing sucks somewhat - at least we were changing it on the passenger side of the road on the freeway.

Does anyone use temp sensors for their trailer wheels, to prevent this sort of thing happening, or at least getting this far.

 I am sick and tired of snapping off expensive poppers (weighted). I use braid and tend to use a leeder which matched my braid. I use albright knots to attach the leeder. I am downsizing to lighter carbon rods with Fugi guides and the leeder knots are causing me pain. 

Do any of you purists have some advice? Should I do away with the long leeder for popping? I am about to LOL

Have the guys at Oceanside tackle got any of these jigs left and how much are they. Has anybody used them?

Got an invite to go for a fish at Pinaroo this afternoon and luckily i wasnt working so packed up some gear, food and the family.

We arrived shortly after 3 pm. It was great to see a few other fishwrecked members and some strays. The beach was pretty busy with fishos.

It was a lovely afternoon to be at the beach, it was a pity about the sea weed ( there was a fair bit in close ) so the kids whiting gear was not much use. 

I decided to throw around some richter plugs and the green one came up trumps.  had 3 hits in about the first 10 casts for 1 landed 36 cm tailor. I thought seeing as his whiting rod was no good with all the weed i had better let my middle one Heath, bring it in and man was he chuffed.  Then changed colours but stuck with the richter plugs to no avail red/white 0 the pink 0 the all white 2 hits no hook ups.

There were also a few others that caught some smaller tailor  mainly on baits and was good to see a few come up the beach.

Then it all went quiet so the Kids played and eventually we had dinner and no more were caught.  we left after sunset.

All in all couldnt have thought of a better way to spend the afternoon.

going to head down to the sheds tonight and put in a few hours  if anyone is keen to join.

 HI,

Just wondering on what you all think. I have had success on both the full moon and no moon but the full seems to be more productive. And they seem to like the bigger tides. Had very little action during the middle of the tides but bout an hour before and after high and low tides in not too long after dark seemed pretty good.

More than likely be heading to south mole to test out the new egi rod, my daiwa caldia 2000 hasnt arrived yet so the stradic 1000 will have to do for a test run, think i'll drop into oceanside for a 2.0 and 2.5 jig as again all mine are still in the mail and the rest are mainly 3.5s. If any one else is there look for a feral lookin person with red dreadlocks and come say hello, should be there from midday till 4/5pm. (weather pending)

Read some good reviews about samurai rods in particular the 101 & 201. wouldn't mind have a look at one but can't find a tackle store that sales them around Perth.lm located sor Anybody out there who can help? Thanks guys Andy

Steve decided to hijack me today for a couple of hours. The goal was to catch as much bait as possible for tomorrow's comp for the TackleShack. Steve is organising it so he is keen to win! Pic above is Sherbert with his gigantic double header.

The next pic is me showing off my little setup. Nothing fancy but we old farts just love to do it.

Look out Sherbs. I may even make it to the comp tomorrow and I have the secret recipe.

anyone know if the crabs would be around much in the sway atm?

anyone know if the crabs would be around much in the sway atm?

Been told by a bloke at MOTackle that these are now unavailable? WTF? One of the best demersal jigs around and I really want some for my upcoming Onslow trip.

Anyone know where I can get a couple?

Had to share this, the best funny I've had lately

Hey guys,

On a last minute decision Im heading for a quick getaway to Dunsborough this weekend and was wondering if anyone has heard any reports or have any tips on where to go.

I have packed a heavy outfit on the chance i may hit busselton jetty tomorrow night in the NW, focusing on the merky/clear water change. i have also packed the egi gear, a light 4lb combo and a light/medium 14lb combo.

Was thinking of heading to bunker bay area tomorrow morning and just throwing artificials around the rock holes and sand patches for some fun but want to know if any particular spots are holding fish as i have never fished dunsborough(usually surf).

Any input will be great.

Cheers.