Just wondering if anyone has been out there before?? seems mostly 'unknown' to most people. Whats the fising like if any have been?

It's 60 odd miles out.
Any info would be aprpeciated.

Thanks

Enjoy

Is anyone heading out Sunday, is the weather going to ok to fish behind the reef.

I just got a new pair of the Fujinon Stabilized Binoculares off of Ebay and spent about 1150 after shipping.  Before I bought them I couldn't find any current articles on here or anywhere else of people who had them so I thought we need to fix that!

I use them from the tower driving station while the boat is on Autopilot and they are crazy effective.  In the past where I can just see a boat on the horizon, now I can identify who it is and if they're moving.  Helps alot to know whether it is a long liner putting out line or if it is another sport-fisher on the fish.  You can pick out birds really well on the horizon where it would be impossible otherwise.  It's kind of fun, because I think my mate has the best eyes for spotting stuff of anyone I've been around and now it's no contest.  The first day out, before I even left the dock, I could see Bonito jumping at 2 miles away while I was waiting on the customers.  In addition, they don't burn batteries like I thought.  I use them off and on so it's hard to say how long the batteries last, but I make it through the full day with good batteries and just recharge them at night for good measure.  The first day out I brought 12 batteries thinking they would burn them fast and that isn't the case.

The case is freaking awesome.  They come with a pelican hard case and it's awesome.  Enough said.

I spent forever researching them before I bought them and I found these have 5 degrees of stabilization where the canons only had one degree.  Obviously 1 degree wouldn't work in the tower in even flat weather.  They take 48mm camera filters if you want a UV filter or polarized filter to save your eyes.  The polarized filter is a little dark, and if you don't give everything time to heat up they fog really bad.  i have to let the lenses heat up (after being at the house in the AC) or they instantly fog and you can't see anything.  If you don't use a filter, fogging isn't too big of an issue after you figure out to keep your eyes a little off of the eyepieces.

They do make me a little bit seasick, but it's minimal.  That says alot though as we fish 220+ days a year, and that doesn't include the days off which are usually spent in at least some part on the boat.  I hasn't gone away yet, but I haven't had many trips with these yet so hopefully that will go away.

In short, if you want to find more fish, use these.  On my last trip, they turned what could have been a 0 afternoon into a 13 Dorado and 5 Wahoo afternoon.  I pretty much can always find something each trip with them, and won't be out on the water again without them.  Two Thumbs Up!

Hi everyone,

It's not another "how to catch a mulla" thread. There is heaps of discussion on new moon vs full moon fishing for mullas from shore and I have my own theory about when the best time to fish is. I'm trying to test this theory and having only caught the one myself, I need to hear from people who have caught a mulla in the past.

So if you've ever caught a landbased mulla (not offshore) and want to share your story - I'd be really keen to hear from you. I'm chasing the date of the catch - and that's all. However, if you happen to know the approximate time and the rough size of the mulla that would be appreciated.

I've scoured the forum and pulled out 15 threads dating back to 2005 however need a heap more data to test my theory out.

Just for those who are interested in solunar theory and use the Angler's Almanac, I'm looking at other astronomical factors to predict firstly the level of aquatic activity and hopefully specifically whether mulloway should be on the prowl.

May well prove to be a junk theory...but that's where you come in. :-)

Thanks

Buschy

hey all.

just a quick question.

i bought a bario 11ft 6-15kg rod about a month ago and im about to buy a 8000 sphero reel.

now for the question, do you think 20-30lb sunline super PE braid would be better hoping to get 300m of line on it. the fish i want to be targeting is tailor, salmon, bonito when around, but also the chance of mulloway and also land the odd small shark.

what do you guys think?

cheers

danno

hey guys, i have the opportunity to go down south, ie. busso/bunno or anywhere around there really this weekend. just tossing up if its actualy worth heading down, to save a trip if theres not much going on. im landbased and pretty much restricted cos we only got a stationwagon. is there much going on down there at the moment?
Cheers, Leemo

Hey guys, my mates and I will be heading over to Kalbarri on monday ( uni break WOOOSAHH!!) and was wondering who has been catching what there. We booked a charter with Laurie from Murchison Boat Hire. Just wanted to get a feel on what to expect and what fish will be testing my NEW STELLA OUT (MUHAHAHAH).

Cheers guys!

Weather is looking good tomorow morning. Anyone heading out for a fish?

Thinking bout taking the tinnie off hillaries chasing inshore snapper/sambos/skippy on plastics. Will need a deckie if anyone is keen too

does anyone have a daiwa super tanacom 500 electric reel, just after some info on them.

please pm me.

thanks ron

I would really like to get serious about doing one or 2 Exmouth comps......Fishwrecked comp is April 9, 10, 11.....australian international billfish tournament (AIBT) March 14-18......Gamex March 19-26.......Probably need to get serious and book accomodation soon....from camping to renting a house works for me.....anyone want to get serious about doing it ?

Need to replace the Fin Nor spinning reel with something lighter and more modern....also need a rod....budget ...$600......want to give jigging with soft plastic ago.....30-50 lbs...what you recomend....also want to retire the TLD 20....need something High speed for deep water.....thanks

It apppears the original croc hunter is dead .....RIP

Ok just getting in early wanting to know expressions of interest in the F/W Exxy comp next year. Who's goin & who's thinkin about it. This way i get to gauge my "social supplies' costings into the final figure.  Look forward to catchin up again... Rob

Hey all,

So after a good year of trying to find a big inshore snapper it still hasnt happend just after some help from the guys that are getting them inshore. To be honest im beggining to think i may be anchoring on the wrong ground. I have no problems finding ground for inshore sambo's or dhuies. Is it the same sort of ground where the snapper will be? (mostly reef/weed) or should i be anchoring close to the reef instead of ontop of it. Ive tried anchoring in 6-10m and 15-18m to vary it and both times we have caught our 2 just legals it was on the 18m ground. I normally anchor up and burley up with mulie cubes and a burley bucket over the side with half mulies and some chook pellets. So am i doing something wrong or am i just not having any luck?? As for rigs normally use a really tiny ball sinker if not any on a snelled mulie. My partner uses a paternoster with whole mulie or squid heads. Im finding skippy in plague proportions in the shallow 6-10m so seems our burley trail is keeping them around and as they are fun they can get annoying after a while.

Thanks for any advice

was thinkin of headin out on friday but weather looks kind of iffy, anyone goin for a bash? keen to get some pinks or posibly another fat dhu :)

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possible quick fish this avo....depart hillaries boat ramp about 4 back by 6pm...just bread & butter fish.....will know 100% by 2;30pm......anyone interested ?

Hi Steve!! Nice Bass, Same as this taken at Ningaloo STATION .They goooooooooo like aTrain.

Tight lines BB

Do any of the local fishing stores stock lure making materials like wire, grommets, weights... eyes etc.

Trying to source stuff for making up some top quailty poppers. Have only found american sites so far ( njtackle.com ) but dont think they will send overseas.  Would much rather buy local if i can, will be buying in bulk too.

Cheers,

George.

Whats the go with a tackle shop in melville lately.

i went in the other day was going to purchase a shimano tiagra 30 & i was looking at the shop assistants then looking at the cabinet.  they didnt come over to ask if i needed assistance or anything.  they just sat there talking to each other.  i stayed in the shop for nearly half an hour then went to leave then they spoke to me & said have a nice day.

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hey all,

just have a family bet of $10

parent thinks that a river prawn has some sort of vein, bone, artery, gland that is life threatening or can make you really sick and that is why there is a special way of cleaning them?

is this True or False?

ahahahhahahah

Cheers

I will be headin to jurien on thursday wit "whitey" for the first time and will be my first time on the plastics too. How do you go about rigging your leader? Say you got ya mainline(braid) do you use a mono top shot or just a long length say 3/4 metres of leader then ya plastic or whats the go? thanks marko

Hey guys, I've just purchased a Stella 4000FD and was wondering what line should I put on it. Generally wanna use it for light jigging/trolling and some bottom bashing (<50m).

hey fellas

here in South Aus. i target alot of kingfish landbased mainly of jettys which is a hard challenge but very fun.

i have a Daiwa Saltiga 4500H Maverick spooled with 50lb braid.

now i dont really want to usin my jig stick off the jetty as it is bit to short

what would you think would be the way to goo in quality rods. budget is no issue.

wil be targeting kings from 3kg to 15kg

so somthing nice and strong but with  abit of flick for lures and live baits

cheers for ur help

Hey all,

before you all say have you used the search engine, yes i have and nothing conclusive.

I am slowly getting into squiding and found some ground that holds squid.

i have enough money to be a couple Yo-Zuri squid jigs.

I currently have 2 Aurie-Q ace 3.0 in pink and 2.5 in brown.

what i would like to know is what colours are preffered at night and at day.

and lastly how do you work the jig? like a soft plastic or with slow lifts etc.

Cheers,

Eric

I'm in the market for a PE3 soft plastics rod, I have a fair budget, also will be using a 4500Z on it to begin with, later moving to a Saltiga Game 3500, what are peoples recommendations??

can anyone tell me where good spots around scarborough beach, perth is??

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