I was going to include this image of Coral Bay's south passage, as seen on my GPS, in a previous thread....but couldn't find the option that allowed me to do this. If there's a way to do this, I'd apreciate some advice, thanks.

I'm using a Navionics gold card of all of Australia in my Lowrance HDS8m, but I'm sure it's a similar display on other chart software, too.

As you can see, there's a navigation line on the chart and if you follow that, you should get thru the passage safely.....weather permitting! As mentioned in the previous thread, you'll see 3 orange triangles up on the hill and you line them up one behind the other, as your reference.

We were in Coral Bay in April 2009 but we only had the 4m tinny then, so we fished and dived inside the reef so I don't have any experience navigating this passage. I'm sure other FW members familiar with it, can help in this regard.

Hope this helps.

regards
rusty...

hey guys went fishing in rockingham/port kennedy last friday night got some tailor whiting couple rays and banjos but didnt know were we went?? does anyone no a spot that has a boatramp then like 10 metres rocks on both sides then beach one of my mates said long point or something but wasnt sure the ramp looked fairly new aswell

Had a good morning out at two rocks we went about 8miles out and bagged out by 10am after queing at the ramp at 6ish was a pleasent morning we had fun. We started out with the first drop and got bugger all but a small sharkabout 1m reefy. So we moved to a old spot we hadnt been to ing years and it came the goods first drop on it a size baldie then the next drift another one and my brother got one on this drift too. We decided to go around again and i got the snapper, followed by a big Dhuie that we got to see but snapped me off and siprizingly swam away. We ended up catching another Baldie that we sent back on the release weight and lots of snapper that all went back well. All in all a nice morning getting a good feed.

Hi Guys,

Can you help?

We launch from Point Peron at Garden Island WA.

So far ten trips and no fish

Where can we go?

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I was wondering if anyone one heard of a pelican fish. I just got given some fillets of it, are they good eating or not.

cheers

 We have some great new products available now on our website www.ians.net.au You all have probably heard of buffs well Flying Fisherman has the SunBandit a multi functional headwear can be worn as a bandana,face mask,scarf,sweatband or cap made of 100% polyester, absorbs and wicks moisture, breathable, wind resistant and provides UV protection. Five fish designs to choose from , priced at $34.95.  

After putting it off for so long I've finally got my boat named. I had the name as soon as I got it, just needed to get the work done!!

Has 2 meanings, 1- it's a bloody solid plate boat....2- well yes, I'm a metal-head..lol

Caught this little guy off Mindarie last night. Does anyone know what it is?

I bought a marlin outfit to use at Exxy in April and wouldnt mind to test it out in Perth before I head up there.

I do a lot of night fishing on my boat, but ordinarily just get small sharks (likely due to small baits). Looking to tangle with a big fella so wondering if someone can PM me details of a place where I can get large baits (around 3-5kg) that have not been frozen. A very big fish head will be fine.

I know people will tell me to stop being lazy and go and catch them myself, but if I do a sambo run or something to go and catch one, then it is unlikely that I will go out again that night for an overnighter for sharks, meaning that the bait will be sitting in my fridge for days/weeks before I use it, which isnt ideal.

Any help much appreciated!

Dan

Satellite drifters to help research into WA’s Capes Current

 Hey guys / girls

I have been treated by the other half to spend 250 - 350 , on fishing gear , as i already have a few different set ups, i wish to try a light/ medium spin / overhead set up for dhu / pinks and other reef dwelling fish species . possible for jigging or drift baiting , just wondering if anyone can reccomend some great rods / reels in this price range , and best. preferable line class to target such species , any help would bemuch appreciated .

Hi all.

Really enjoy reading this site. I used to muck around a bit but stopped fishing for a few years. Now I'm back and I want to start taking it a bit more seriously, trying to catch some more exotic fish rather than just herring/gardies.

I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with. I live in Perth metro but don't mind travelling an hour or two outside of Perth for some beach/rock/jetty fishing every now and then. Mostly an ocean fisher.

1) How do you properly set drag on a spinning reel? Do you just adjust it by feel based on the size of fish you are going for or is there a more calculated way of doing it? I assume when I go for smaller fish I can just set it to as tight as possible, or should drag always be set a bit loose incase you hookup a biggie?

2) What's the best way to deal with a fish after caught. I hear if it is a decent one, you should bleed it immediately. I understand you do this by cutting below the gills? Also do you put it on ice straight away? When do you scale and gut your fish, on site or back at home? Will it have a bad effect on the fish if you leave its guts in there too long?

3) Braid colour, do fish get scared from certain colours? Or does it not matter because the leader should be almost invisible?

4) Weather. This is the one I'm most intrigued about. The good fishermen always seem to know when the fish will be around and mostly based on weather conditions. So what weather conditions should I be looking out for in Perth and surrounding towns? I've wasted a lot of time and money on dud fishing nights and would like to cut down on these by looking at weather conditions and only going when the weather suits (easier said than done!).

5) KG ratings on rods, reels (drag) and lines. How do they all relate to eachother? If I have a rod rated for 10kg, reel rated for 10kg drag and line rated at 8kg, does it mean if I hookup a biggie that the line will be the one to go first? ie snap. Or if the rod was only rated for 5kg, that it would snap before the reel busted or the line snapped?

6) The best way to bring in a fish. This is kinda related to the KG rating above. A friendly fishermen I spoke to at the jetty mentioned that a rod can be rated at say 10kg but if you use the correct technique, that you should be able to bring in heavier fish. I was too embarassed to ask him about what correct technique is, so is there a "correct" way to bring in a biggie other than just yanking and reeling in?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate any feedback or suggestions!

Cheers,

KJ.

Hi Crew,

Just sorting out the final details for the comp and have sent out a heap of PM's - if you guys that have names on the list below could send me your names\address so I can post out entry and indemnity forms that would be great!

Only 2 months to go folks!!

Team Gully
Team Fishwrecked (Adam, Andy Mac, Pete D)
Team Deepwater
Team Lucky Tim
Team Mj (Paid x 1)
Team "Re Lisa" Jody, Jesse, Paul, Kye
Team Dominator George , Jayden
Team Twitchy (Paid x 3)
Team Flying Fisherman (Paid x 3)
Team Just Dhu It (maybe)
Team Bodie (Paid x 4)
Team Conquest (Paid x 3)
Team Fishwhispers (Paid)
Team Coastrunner (Paid x 3)
Team Tobi  (Paid x 4)
Team Catchin Jack (Webby Paid x 2)
Team Ozzy
Team No Clowns (Simo Paid x 2)

Team Reeltime (Gaz, Steve, Fishoron) Paid x 3

Cheers,

Adam

Heading over to rottnest on the weekend with the mrs and was just wondering if it is worth to wet a line off any of the beaches over there and what to target. Any information will help guys thanks.

im looking at getting a new rod for sambo jigging that i can use for throwing a popper around for gt's of the boat and large lures when im up north. is there a versatile rod like this of the shelf or is it wishful thinking. what would you guys suggest? thinking of spending around $300

 anyone know what sort of fish u catch under the narrows bridge and what rigs? pleaseee, need help for saturday

I was wondering if anyone has been to the FAD's in the last few weeks, are there any reports of yellow fish?

Cheers 

hi all, just wondering if baby mullet are any good for the swan, manly arround narrows, blackwall reach and the canning bridge

    cheers guys..

I am new to fishing and would like to know what are the best spots to fish from the beach. I have tried Trigg and havent caught anything. Any tips would be much appreciated

Thanks

Hey guys

we have just recieved a very limited amount of some premium stickbaits. The finish on these is outstanding with great detail, they also come equiped with good quality rings and hooks. There is four models available

Along with the stickbaits we also recieved a small order of Lamble Bait ranging in sizes from 40,65,85,105,125,160 and 200g. We have a very limited amount of these so be quick if you want to get some

Halcyon system

Hal shico 105mm 25g

Halcyon system

INASE 9 TM 20g

Halcyon system

INASE 9 NM 15g

DARWIN

imagine 81  13g 81mm

Lamble Bait Jigs

on fox discovery at 4.30pm,very good by the sounds of it, speared by black marlin, finger bitten off by eel etc

 Hi guys im heading to exmouth in june having trouble chasing down a pet friendly house. 4 adults 1 dog my my 3 month old. anyone able to help me. 

cheers

Matty

Hi Guys, Looking for a little help or experience , I have resently purchased a Quintrex 620 ocean sports, for family and fishing, I have been only on chareter boats to sea, so have no real knowledge for skippering out at sea, so if there is anyone out there that have a plan to head out on a good day in there boat if I could tag along with my boat (Safety in numbers) or if you have plenty of expieriance maybe come out with me for a days fishing, you can show me how to use the GPS and so forth correctly and any other tips would be muchly appriciated.

I have the perfect boat for it now just need the knowledge and do not want to just go like a bull at a gate, but looking forward to getting out there, so if anyones keen would love to hear from you.

Cheers Rickster

 I should know this but I dont. Are you allowed to fillet fish at sea? cheers Pete

i have just read the article by Mike Roennfelt in the latest western anglerand in it he mentions the connection Ant Simper uses for braid to leader connections, an improved albright but without the bimini in the braid? so in effect a single strand of braid which you do a normal improved albright in , i have just done two of these in 65tuf line to 100lb 10x and 20lb tuf line to 40;lb 10 x and while i don"t have scales i have pulled pretty damn hard on both connections without failure! maybe another option ????? it certainly ties well and is very slim through the guides with the single braid instead of the multiple wraps of doubled (bimini) braid?/ what do you think??  cheers

Would anyone be a kind help and suggest some good locations to catch slimy mackeral and yellow tail , for bait and for some fun , taking the little cousin fishing n wanna keep him happy while also getting a few for baits when heading out deep , any help would be much appreciated.

Hi all

Quiet new to fishwrecked just wonderering if anyone knows what the fishing and weather is like round the end of feb early march as a few of us are heading up in 2 weeks time? Thinking bout chasing mackeral mahi and stickfaces. Is this a good time to be chasing these species? Hoping so did ok last year round end march start of april just after gamex with heaps of mahi and tuna and one huge black of our tinnie. All info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks Boozy

SLICKPIK

Crabbing good in Shark Bay in May?

Gday Fellas

I am heading to Coral Bay in May and was wondering whether anyone has any co-ords for the South Passage.  I have fished out of Exmouth a few times but never out of Coral Bay.  I plan to follow someone through the passage the first time but thought it would be handy to have the marks.  Also is it true that there are some lead marks on the shore that you can line up??  Pm me if you want to.

Cheers for any help

Tim