Fishing Discussion
fish identification
Submitted by just dhu it on Wed, 2011-05-11 22:54we were out out south passage and Deckie caught this trevally , can some one identify
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Trolling with teasers
Submitted by PattyT on Wed, 2011-05-11 21:43Hey guys. Just after a bit of info on trolling with teasers.
Would any of you recommend running one in broome? Not nessasarily chasing billfish so how will it work on Makerel, tuna and any other fish im likely to come across?
What style teaser is best and how much should i pay?
Where abouts is the best spot to run it in the water?
Thanks in advance guys, i know you wont let me down :)
Cheers
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Thinking of going fishing saturday arvo if anyone wishes to come
Submitted by NightWolf on Wed, 2011-05-11 20:50going to go local to me down at kwinnana
http://www.nearmap.com/?q=@-32.208752,115.768701&ll=-32.208752,115.768701&z=18&t=h&nmd=20110314
this is a spot u can drive onto the beach
any one is welcome to join wheather permitting of course
the street is located near budget choose petrol station on rockingham road
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rod collection
Submitted by JIM1 on Wed, 2011-05-11 19:22just having a pre winter cleanup in the shed and got suprised by how many rods i have collected. ive dug up
3ft 6in yak rod
5ft old school boat rod
2 6fters
6ft 6in flicky
8ft GP
10ft beach rod (from the dinosaur era)
12ft beach rod
ive only got 4 reels, any one advise on some cheap reels for these rods to finish off this collection?
also after another beach rod combo, im pretty good with casting but i find with the 12fter you cant get a whole lot of flick with it and want something i can belt a bait out with to set for the biggins that lurk out the back of the break.
Jim-

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Don't try this at home -Dancing with the Sharks
Submitted by waterman on Wed, 2011-05-11 17:46- 5 comments
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E-shed mulloway
Submitted by mulloway_hunter on Wed, 2011-05-11 12:58hey i was just wondering if anyone had any tips for fishing the esheds have looked through the older fourms and have found some info but was wondering what type of rigs every one uses. i know that you really got to be on your game with rigging dead baits at e-sheds cause otherwise the mulloway dont touch. found a bit of a pattern of when there getting caught and was just curious on rigs and what brand of leader people use and hooks ect any info would be apppricated cheers
paternoster sinker
Submitted by shimmy_woosh on Wed, 2011-05-11 12:56going up to shark bay in a couple of weeks, wondering what the best size bottom sinker would be for fishing around 40 metres + ?
Using 30-50lb braid obviously don't want to go to heavy
thanks
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2012 FW Exxy comp
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Wed, 2011-05-11 11:23Hi Crew,
Had a few Q's about 2012 Exxy FW comp so thought I'd put up some dates that I'm thinking and ask a few questions:
When are the Easter (term 1) school holidays for 2012?
What are the Easter dates?
For 2012 I'm thinking of capping the invitational at 20 boats, nice and manageable. All previous teams get a spot if they want one but I may consider a few extras depending upon circumstance.
The dates I'm pretty locked on are:
Saturday 14th April, Sunday 15th April and Monday 16th April 2012:
Sat 14th:
4am : 1.9m
9.30 : 1.3m
4pm : 2.2m
11pm : 1.1m
Sunday 15th
5.30am : 1.8m
10.45am : 1.4m
5.30pm : 2m
Monday 16th
12.30am : 1.2m
7.30am : 1.8m
1.30pm : 1.5m
7.30pm : 1.9m
Awesome tides for easy retrieval in the afternoons and lowish for launch but still no dramas. Half moon on the lead up which is my pick for surface activity, rising tide for 2 of the days throughout most of the day and one day with a dropping tide in the arvo (take your pick which is best, I know which I want.... :)) ) Only consideration is coral spawn for surface activity, but I'm sure that it won't be too big a drama and is really too hard to factor in.
I will put up another post when these dates are locked in, so please don't book just yet.
Cheers,
Adam
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which is the best deck wash pump to get.
Submitted by rocky on Wed, 2011-05-11 10:48hi guys,
Looking at replacing my deck wash pump just wondering which is the best one to get. I have a shurflo blaster in already but it has seen better days. i have a 6.3m boat.
Thank you for your help
rocky
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sounder settings
Submitted by Shortylook on Wed, 2011-05-11 05:55if anyone has info on sounder settings for a navman 5600 sounder it would be appreciated,running the fishing button at the moment but someone told me to adjust the gain and it willl sound better im just not too sure which way to adjust it
cheers
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Fresh prawns in Carnarvon
Submitted by Barramum on Tue, 2011-05-10 23:21Hi everyone -
we are on our way to Broome tomorrow (someone has to do it) and have been told that we can buy fresh prawns off the fishing boats for around $12 a kilo (great bait for Blue Bone).
Have tried to find out where and when, but so far no luck :(
Can anyone local please help with a time and place? Should be in Carnarvon on Thursday or Friday.
Thanks!!!
Sorry if this is in the wrong place - first time on the forum
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Skippy
Submitted by Mattyvaus on Tue, 2011-05-10 22:33Any one know any good spots in Hillarys or Mindarie marina for skippy on lures
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exmouth drama
Submitted by just dhu it on Tue, 2011-05-10 21:48we spent the past few days in Exy , Deckie and mate Deano and myself, today we ventured out 12 miles south of the south pasage to escape the winds trolling most of the way down until we came across a good section of ground holding fish, we anchored up and caught a few good fish , when Deano complained of a severe headache and sat down for a while, we started dragging the anchor so it was time to reset the anchor , as we prepared to carry this out , we found out that Dean could hardly speak or move , we feared he was suffering a stroke,
we up anchored and headed back to the south pasage in average conditions and then fast run up the inside, Deans condition was getting worse so we tried to radio EXY sea rescue and found out that they dont work weekdays , we then made contact with a dive charter boat , who then contacted the blue water dive shop in town and had contacted us direct and an ambulance was sent to meet us a Tantabitti ramp , the charter boat also informed us that they had oxygen , and de fib machine and would meet us inside at the ramp .
we made it to the ramp with several calls from both blue water dive shop and then exy police and the charter boat to check on our friends condition and progress.Both the charter boat and us arrived at the ramp at the same time with the ambulance 10 minutes away, the charter boat sent their rib over and two staff over to assist us in getting Dean of the boat which was not easy with a big guy whos not quite concisicious
we put our boat on a mooring and transfered Dean into their rib and put him on oxygen until the ambulance arrived, we managed to beach the rib on the side of the tantas ramp ,then we all transfered dean into the ambulance.
Deckie then went with Dean in the ambulance back to hospital and i returned to my boat to retrieve it. Lucky for me there was another F W memeber bringing their boat up and they all gave me a hand to retrieve my boat. so a big thanks goes out to them as i didnt have much time to talk.
Dean was stabilised in hospital and then a RFDs plane flew him back to perth several hours later where tonight he is in good hands at SCGH
I would like to thank all those concenerd in Exmouth who assisted us , the dive charter skipper and staff, the dive shop and police who all bought it together when needed, it also shows how important a radio ,contacts and assistant from nearby services
Once again , a big thanks to all mike and rob
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Looking for a job
Submitted by Nickjg on Tue, 2011-05-10 20:45Hey guys I'm currently looking for a job at a fishing shop just wondering if there's any positions available in the Fremantle/melville or palmyra area, or anywhere near those places. Can you message me if there are any positions available? Thanks a lot guys
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new to perth fishing
Submitted by JIM1 on Tue, 2011-05-10 19:42hey all, ive been a keen fisher on my once a year holidays down south and have only started to kit myself up a bit better for more fishing trips.
im after a few locations where i can go in perth metro. big fan of beach fishing, never really tryed river.
beaches up and down perth with carparks close by, preferable with lights for a bit of added security.
caught salmon, rays and a few gummys off the beachs down south but was wondering if this differs in the metro?
Cheers
Jim
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Oceanside Tackle & Marine - 5 Days Specials !!
Submitted by Oceanside Tackle on Tue, 2011-05-10 17:56Its that time of the year heading North or South, basically getting out of town.
Many specials to be had so come and gear up!!
** Sale starts Wednesday 11th May and ends Sunday 15th May **
** Please let us know who you are and you're taking up the Specials **
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Oceanside Custom Surface Teaser
Custom made daisy chain teaser consisting of Richter and Black Pete components.
Suits all billfish, tunas 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.
SPECIAL $119 !!
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BlackPete Dillfish Mirror Teaser
We stock the medium size version which is the most popular size (same size as the Witchdoctor)
Fully rigged by us and ready to go!!
SPECIAL $199 with free rigging.
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Williamson Lures

* Live Ballyhoo rigged
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* Live Mullet Rigged
* Live Mullet Daisy Chain
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We stock the full range of Richter skirted lures with an "Exclusive" range of "fully rigged" Richter lures so no need to rig up as we've done it for you. Just clip on and use, reliable Momoi trace line and quality hardware are also used. These lures represent handmade quality, swim well, good colour & model selection and more importantly they catch fish worldwide.
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Dorado
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Holy Gates
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Huka Medium
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Splash
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we'll supply you a FREE fully rigged Marlin lure also valued at $80.00
* Richter Wind-on leaders, teasers and all terminals are also included in the sale.
PS: If members want the Richter pushers unrigged we can also supply that.
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Pelagic Products including stickbaits & Poppers
ALL 20% OFF
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Fully rigged with HD trebles and split rings.
Ideal for GTs, Red Bass, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Tunas, Salmon, Queenies etc etc.
160mm 60gm - several colors - Normally $24.95 Special $21.95 each
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McArthy Softbaits (SP)
All popular colors & models;
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Dermersal Jigs and Octo style jigs

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Special Prices as listed below;
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* Upto 5m Boats $60
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Suitable for targeting Big GTs but also Red Bass, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, etc etc.
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off to the abrohlos islands with bluejuice tommorow!
Submitted by couldntcatchacold on Tue, 2011-05-10 17:45On the minibus to geraldton with blue juice and then off to abrohlos islands for 4 days fishing! should be a good trip any other fish wrecked people going on the same trip?
Where to fish at night onshore in Swan River
Submitted by magpiejohn on Tue, 2011-05-10 17:28Hi All,
Was hopeing someone could let me know where to fish at night in the Swan and what type of bait or lure should I use. To windy for the boat at the moment
so thought I might give the Blowie River a go.
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exmouthfishing charters
Submitted by LIL HOOK on Tue, 2011-05-10 14:07hi everyone,went to exmouth over the school holidays went out fishing on blue horizon charters hoping to go out deep sea fishing but only went out of the lighthouse fishing. $500.00 is a lot to pay for my son and myself to pay to go fishing there most charter operators tell you were you are going in close if weather is not favourable so you can cancell if you want this not the case .anybody else have simular problem
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Squid in Bunbury
Submitted by Damage82 on Tue, 2011-05-10 12:15Did a bit of a search but couldnt find anyhting. Is there any chance of getting Squid in Bunbury if so where would be a good place to go chase some down?
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Hamelin Bay
Submitted by Zikoux on Mon, 2011-05-09 22:36Guys am heading down towards Hamelin Bay tommorow. Any idea if Salmon still running there?
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Mandurah Crabs
Submitted by Subaquatic on Mon, 2011-05-09 20:25After such a bumper start to the year, what has happened?
Worst two weekends I have ever seen in Mandurah...ever!
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big decsion
Submitted by billstar on Mon, 2011-05-09 20:14where should i take my little dingy this weekend warnbro sound (whether depending) or canning river
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the FADS
Submitted by freoboy on Mon, 2011-05-09 20:02
Hi all,
I am a long time reader but a first time poster. I was hoping to head out to the FADS this coming weekend with a few mates but I read on another website that the fads are usually brought back in the first week of May for servicing. Can anyone tell me if they are still there or if they will still be there this weekend?
Any info would be great :)
Cheers
Max
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"Bring your own boat' information requested for Mackerel islands
Submitted by glastronomic on Mon, 2011-05-09 18:57I would like to hear from people who have been to the Mackerel Islands and got there with their own (trailer)boat.
Launch at Onslow or go from Exmoutht?
moorings seem to be available as are cabins.
Any worthwhile info is most welcome.
Thanking you up front for your contribution.
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Looking for a deckie slot: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 May
Submitted by till on Mon, 2011-05-09 18:48Hiyas,
seems I'll be left to my own devices again for the weekend, my partner and son are off over east for a short holiday.
Sounds like I need to get some fishing in!
FADs, deep drop, demersal jigging, cray dives; you name it, I'm keen! Don't mind a drive either, happy to put some miles on the car as no one really needs to know where I am ;)
Always happy to chip in for bait and juice etc!
TIA
till
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Mackerel Islands Video...recent popper action
Submitted by GT POPPER on Mon, 2011-05-09 18:33Rather than put numerous pix on of the recent Popper action in the Mackerel islands, I compiled footage and photos....check out youtube video...
http://www.pelagicproducts.com/ Click on Gallery & Footage..... can be veiwed in HD
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fishing in perth
Submitted by holden2340 on Mon, 2011-05-09 18:08hey does anyone know any good spots to go shore based during daylight hours between dawesville and joondalup ??
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Fishing Albany
Submitted by eltaco on Mon, 2011-05-09 17:34Hi all workin down Albany for the next couple of weeks and brought the rods anyone know how its fishin land based at the moment anything would be good cheers
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