Fishing Discussion
herring reports
Submitted by lemur on Fri, 2011-06-03 13:54just wondering if there has been any herring around as im chasing some for bait?
thanks lemur
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Whale carcass off Lancelin
Submitted by bod on Fri, 2011-06-03 13:52The Department of Fisheries have issued a shark warning after a whale carcass washed ashore at Lancellin.
Beachgoers in Lancelin have been warned to be extremely cautious of sharks when entering the water after a whale carcass beached in shallow waters.
The Department of Fisheries says the whale carcass, on the northern side of the Lancelin township, will continue to be a shark hazard while it remains in the area.
"Visitors to Lancelin during the long weekend are advised to be extremely cautious in the marine environment," the department said.
The carcass is within the tidal zone and has the potential to attract sharks.
The local shire has erected warning signs on the beach, a popular surfing, sail boarding and kiting area.
Any shark sightings should be reported to Water Police on 08 9442 8600
PerthNow June 3, 2011
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A little help?
Submitted by Cam on Fri, 2011-06-03 13:31Guys and girls,
there is a lot of info on how to catch squid but please tell me how the hell to get the ink stains out of my clothes, shoes and fibreglass??
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Onya Normie...
Submitted by DBZ on Fri, 2011-06-03 10:16Good to hear Norm is asking for some actual scientific justification instead of just heeding to the emotive BS peddaled by the extreme team green.....
http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story/1/89322/Report-raises-doubts-over-marine-parks
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Cooking herring
Submitted by nicksapheno on Fri, 2011-06-03 09:04Just wondering what your favourite way to cook herring is?
Been getting some monsters lately.
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Lowrance HDS8 Help
Submitted by gib77 on Fri, 2011-06-03 07:48Just wondering if anyone can help me with a sort of trip meter on Lowrance Hds8. I want to zero a trip and use it over a couple of trips, to see how km im getting from a tank of fuel exactly. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Good 6lb braid?
Submitted by danno on Fri, 2011-06-03 00:31Hey all.
I got a Stradic 1000fi a few weeks ago and looking to spool it with 6lb braid but im not shore which one to get, I was thinking sunline but for 40bucks for 150m and the spool only holds 120 if im lucky i was wondering if there is any other good brands around for cheaper then 40 and not fireline.
Cheers danno
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Young kids and diving
Submitted by Oracle on Thu, 2011-06-02 23:49Guys,
Been reading on other sites about kids as young as 9 diving. Got a few questions.
1. Anyone know what age is legal and what restrictions are placed upon them? Depth, daylight etc
2. Anyone know of kids diving? What age?
3. Who would be best to teach them?
I understand risks involved and I'm not looking at getting my young fella into diving for another few years, but when I saw someone getting dive gear for their 9 year old, sort of took me back a bit. I was thinking about 12 and they may have the ability to understand and comprehend.... Or am I just too old and have forgotten the fun and abilities of youth?
Jason
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Kalbarri caravan park recommendations?
Submitted by lunker on Thu, 2011-06-02 22:59Hey guys, I'm heading to Kalbarri on the 16th with a mate for 6 days, towing a small caravan.
I think there's 3 caravan parks in town but I have never stayed at them - only been to Kalbarri once ages ago.
Can anybody recommend the best to stay at for a powered site, taking into account price, location (to the pub) etc?
Thanks, I'm aiming for one of these bumper tailor I hear about!
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rays/losing gear
Submitted by JIM1 on Thu, 2011-06-02 21:44last weekend me and a mate hooked onto a couple of rays down at eshed, i dont know much about the norm on them if people like to eat them or what ever. so when i realised what it was not long into the battle i was prepared to cut my rig off after the fight, my mate on the other hand (using my gear) wanted to gaff his up so he could get the rig back and i ended up cutting the line as the damage to the ray isnt worth the rig.
do people eat these or what, after the whole steve irwin thing im not keen on getting to close even thou the chances are very slim, are they protected or?
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AquaRama
Submitted by Nickjg on Thu, 2011-06-02 21:40Hey everyone just wondering if anybody here has caught anything at AquaRama, it's very close to my house so hopefully gonna start a bit of breaming there and maybe a little bit of squidding? Any advice or experience will be appreciated
Cheers
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ive made the switch
Submitted by JIM1 on Thu, 2011-06-02 21:38on my travels today i picked up some circle hooks, made up a few rigs and keen to give them a go, question is what hook do you prefer. circle or tarpon?
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Yearly boating cost
Submitted by glastronomic on Thu, 2011-06-02 21:04Just to expand on "the other topic"
What are your estimated boating (maintenance) costs per year.
I do almost all my own servicing and maintenance so just the costs of blingy new- and nessecary parts plus insurances and licenses.
This could be a wee bit "painfull" for some who like to forget.
I up front appologise for this inflicted pain caused
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Light Vs. Heavy Gear
Submitted by Spinnerak on Thu, 2011-06-02 20:09I know a lot of people fish 30-50lb for demersal species, but someone told me about a guy who fishes a 2500 size reel, 4-6kg rod and 8lb braid.
He then went on and said he got a 20+kg sambo along with decent snappers and dhuies (up to 8kg).
My question is how do you not get busted up on light gear on rough ground, or do the fish not try and bury you if you fish light?
Thanks,
Andrew
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Catalyst on ABC tonite - Beach Worm Whisperer
Submitted by till on Thu, 2011-06-02 20:07http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3233899.htm
They live in the shore break along the beaches of the east coast of Australia and can grow up to three metres long. These amazing creatures are polychaetes, a segmented worm with jaws and lots of leg-like structures. Marine expert Phil Colman takes on willing student, Ruben Meerman, in an attempt to coax some out of the sand.
Thats some sneaky bait!
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Bunbury to Albany
Submitted by Asahambe on Thu, 2011-06-02 19:51Hi all fish fenatic's
I am doing a road trip from Bunbury to Albany this long week end after a long 6 weeks on the mine in the Pilbra cant wait. Looking for
any info some of u can pass on in regards to places I'm aloud to put the Disco on the beach and try to catch Salmon if still around.
No need to give ur secret spots just any places that's safe for the kids to run around while I throw a line.
Will keep u posted over the trip if lucky enought put some photo's on also.
Tight line's!!
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Online marine parks submission
Submitted by marble on Thu, 2011-06-02 18:48I copied this from the enviromental topics forum for those of us who dont read that one as much as we should. . .
In the interests of encouraging all anglers to have their say on the draft marine park plan for the South-West, we have set up a website to make it simple.
Either just use the template we have on there, add some of our suggestions, or put it in your own words.
Add your name and details and away it goes!
Simple and easy - no excuse not to have your say now!
Please forward link to as many people as you can, we need to encourage all fishers to have their say.
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stella
Submitted by harro on Thu, 2011-06-02 17:04looking for a cover for a stella 20000, mother nature took one away from micky,s rod, lol
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Anchors for the FADS for Jurien
Submitted by sunshine on Thu, 2011-06-02 14:33I have been chasing around given prior comments on this site about the cost of anchors for the FADS at Jurien and, by coincidence, had contact with one of our clients arising out of the Brisbane flood.
They have available locally old railway wheels (averaging around 300kgs each) which to me would be ideal for the purpose of securing the fads in position and a damned sight cheaper than anchors. Whilst I know we are heading into winter we need to plan now for the upcoming season - the wheels cost $375 per tonne (so roughtly 3 to a tonne)
I am prepared to start the ball rolling by putting up an opening stake of $100 toward the cost ............we will need someone with a hyab or similar to be able to collect and transport them to Jurien
If Whitey believes these would be suitable - How many do we need to secure as I am sure the avid fisho's on this site will be able to come up with the balance of the cost
Ball is in your court - my contact at the rail organisation is in Taiwan until next week so can I please get some feedback so I can keep this on the boil
Sunshine
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585 - 1kw tuning tips 50Khz
Submitted by grayzeee on Thu, 2011-06-02 13:19hey guys
starting the first forays out wider and was having probs with heaps of noise/clutter.
just wondering what settings you found gave good results that i could try next time i'm out deep?
was getting solid bottom reading's out as deep as we went (330 ish) but had to colour erase the clutter away . ended up running high amounts of clutter/colour erase which must be wrong.
what tvg are you using??
got the 258 transom mount btw.
cheers
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Reel Advice
Submitted by Mitch300491 on Thu, 2011-06-02 13:11Hey,
A friend of mine is looking to buy a reel for a Shimano T-Curve Tournament 6-12kgs but not sure what one would suit it best, was thinking a calcutta?
Any info would be great.
Thanks,
Mitch
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Lowrance HDS 5 set up?
Submitted by adamlikesfishing on Thu, 2011-06-02 12:33Recently got a new HDS 5 Combo unit. Plotter is good but the sounder doesn't seem to be performing up to the standard I would expect... Wondering does anyone else have the same or similar Lowrance Sounder and how to set it up best?
I am fishing anything from 10m to 60m.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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reel advice
Submitted by mateusz on Thu, 2011-06-02 12:26hey guys, im lookin to buy a new reel. i want to use it for beach fishing.
i had my eyes on the saragosa 18000, cheapest i have found it for is around 339.
but have now come accross the okuma v system 80A and the salina II 16000. i can get these for over $100 cheaper.
i have read reports online, which have thrown my preference back and forth, was just wondering what opinions u guys might have?
cheers
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Group Buy - Egi Lures
Submitted by JoRn on Thu, 2011-06-02 11:59hey guys,
I just stumbled across some really cheap squid jigs (yozuri,evergreen etc) 50% off from US and thought i'd ask you guys if anyone was interested in getting some to share the shipping cost.
i quickly put in in some shipping estimates and 10 jigs will cost 17dollars put in 20 jigs and its still 17 bucks.
weblink http://www.jdmtackle.com//product_list.php?category_id=242
just PM me with an order i will cap it off at 20 jigs.
cheers
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Free Schneider Fishing Lines
Submitted by SHizz on Thu, 2011-06-02 11:27schneiderfishinglines.com.au/tiger-free-promotion-giveaway
Get in quick. Schneider is giving away free samples.
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million dollar hypothetical
Submitted by JIM1 on Thu, 2011-06-02 11:05heres my million dollar idea for today.
have a two piece rod, but when you buy it, it comes with a stiff and flexible second half, hmmmmmm might be onto something, Ideas? thoughts?
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my GMail account - DELETE when you receive a message from my GMail account
Submitted by Blue Whaler on Wed, 2011-06-01 19:10Some %$#^$&*^ HACKER took over my GMail account - for any members who had dealings with me through my GMail account - when you receive a mail to the line off:
"Hope you get this on time, I made a trip to Aberdeen, Scotland and had
my bag stolen from me with my passport and credit cards in it. The
embassy is willing to help by letting me fly without my passport, I
just have to pay for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately
for me, I can't have access to funds without my credit card, I've made
contact with my bank but they need more time to come up with a new
one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some quick funds that I
can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to be on the next
available flight.
I can forward you details on how you can get the funds to me.
I await your response....
John Clark."
DELETE and trash!!!!
(Anyone willing to send this %$#@#$%%^ hacker a trojan of sorts - this is his email - (pm me and I will send it) - send him the worst toasted horse that will fry his PC!!!)
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Transducer Frequencies
Submitted by wangler on Wed, 2011-06-01 18:49Its time to order the transducer and am pretty much going to get a 38khz/ 2Kw, however, is there anyone running a 50khz/ 2Kw as I would like to know how well they perform or compare in 300 - 500m to the 38khz
Thanks
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