Hi all

Just wondering if anyones had any experience with changing drag washers over in baitcasters tp the carbontex types?

If so, is there any discernable difference in strength/ smoothness of the drag? I was thinking in particular in Curado 300E and Abu Revo Toro 60s... Still deciding between these two and although the washers are pretty cheap and seem easy enough to change over, wether or not they really make much of a difference and what sort of difference they make will probably go a long way to me making up my mind between the two...

If you have done this on either of these models, or even on any baitcaster, how much stronger/ smoother does it really make the reel?

cheers again guys

Flying giants: Incredibly rare display as manta rays leap 9ft out of water into the air

They could be mistaken for strange-looking birds but these creatures are actually manta rays, leaping a staggering nine feet in the air.

The plucky animals, which measure just over three feet wide, demonstrate their acrobatic skills by bursting out of the water.  Once airborne they to flap their impressive fins in what looks like an attempt to fly.

Water leap! A manta ray soars out of the sea a staggering three metres in the air

Somersault: Two flying manta rays put on a display before diving back into the water

 

And, if they're feeling particularly playful, some even manage a somersault before plummeting back into the water with an impressive splash.

Incredibly rare: Roland and Julia Seitre were treated to an extraordinary acrobatic display

 

Photographers Roland and Julia Seitre captured the spectacle off the coast of Costa Rica, Central America.   The French couple had sailed six miles out to sea in the hope of catching sight of some whales but were also treated to this extraordinary rare acrobatic display.

Mr Seitre said: 'The males jumped clear out of the water, up to three metres high.  They flapped their wings during the few seconds of flight, before hitting the surface with a loud banging noise.  Some think it is a way to attract female attention as we saw pairs close by.  Numerous males take off and land one after another.   The bangs are so loud it's like you're being close to a hunting party with guns.  Occasionally one seems to have even more fun by doing a somersault.  This kind of behaviour is extremely unpredictable and incredibly rare to witness.  We were so lucky, it was a complete coincidence that we were there in the first place.'

'These manta rays are beautiful.  Their large wing-shaped bodies and slow motion make them excellent sea gliders.  They not only impress with their size but also with their very elegant flight into the blue oceans.'

The manta ray is the largest of the all the rays.

They can grow up to 25ft across and weigh around 5,100lb.

Graceful: Looking as though it's flapping its 'wings' the amazing animal leaps through the air

 

The species are found in tropical waters and feed mostly on plankton, which is filtered into their bodies through their gills as swim.

Perfectly stream-lined for gliding through the water, the manta ray can reach speeds of up to 7mph.

They are often spotted swimming with divers and will sometimes surface alongside boats.

The Daily Mail, 28th July 2010

Just completed reading the two papers released by the Department of Fisheries, "Integrated Fisheries Management" and "Fisheries Management Paper". Yes I require a large drink and a few panadol but it was an interesting read.

The first paper "Integrated Fisheries Management" gives detailed figures, graphs and figures collected mostly from 2005/2006 surveys and data collected from professional and charter records.

The paper adds 25% increase to the formal figures collected in 2005 suggesting that they are a true indication of the recreational capture. (Go figure)

After all the reading the paper finally states that the commercial sector take 66% of the catch and recreational fishing accounts for 33%

Finally add the readings from "Fisheries management Paper" and you finally get some clarity about the outcome. Yes the department wants to reduce the catch taken by both the professional and recreation groups by 50% from the figures stated in 2005. As a result of the changes in rules over the pass few years the paper indicates that the measures taken to this point "should have created" the environment in which the fishery is sustainable.

Page 18-19, 2.2.6 Current and future management arrangements as stated in point form "are primarily aimed at ensuring that management objectives are met" " reduction of catch across the sector of both recreational and professional by 50%"

In short it seems in the short term there will not be anymore further changes to fishing rules and regulations within the near future without further data.

Looking at heading back up to Exmouth in the next couple of weeks and heard rumours that the gulf Is still green like it was at the start of June ( when I was last there) with the fishing pretty shut down

anyone been up there recently?

Cheers

Just had 10 days with Tim and Muldy at the Biddy,average trip with big macks,shark macks heaps of trevs and just a few trout,job fish and a few s/emporer,not as good as I remember,pulled the boat out one day and there was still 30+ boats at the ramp. Generous breezes some days made for tough fishing but we did get out every day. One lure was outstanding a pale blue xwrap magnum which caught 6 macks hooked 2 sailfish and then was lost to big mack,bugger,still theres plenty more in the shops. Huge amount of whales and mantas, it was like being on a whale watch trip every day

UNDER proposed changes to the allocation and harvesting levels of demersal fish stocks, holders of the Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) may only be entitled to less than four kilos of demersal fish per year.

That’s right – one small dhufish or decent pink snapper, or maybe a couple of breaksea cod or even a goldband snapper.

The Department of Fisheries recently released a draft report on allocation of West Coast demersal fish species for the commercial and recreational sectors.

This allocation has been developed under the State Government’s Integrated Fisheries Management policy.

The Fisheries press release revealed that the anticipated recreational demersal limit was 238 tonne, under a proposed 66-34 per cent split of the fish resources between commercial and recreational fishers.

That recreational allocation has to be split between the 66,000 (current) RFBL holders, equating to 3.60 kilos per licence.

more here

http://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/new-boat-catch-limit-could-be-one-fish-a-year/story-e6frg3sl-1225897868633

Is this the biggest Long Nose Emporer you have ever seen?

Caught it during my recent trip to Exmouth at the back of the Muiron Islands.

We measured it at just over 90cm and an estimated weight of 11kg.

A quick video of me feeding (poorly) one of the barra tanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABrKPoiCRRE

just got a new tinny and wondering hows the squiding going around that area (boatwise) and also the best jigs to use

hey guys and girls,

anyone out there recommend any spots in the Swan to wade and flick hardbodys(sx40's and the likes) that are pretty reliable with bream.

I am thinking around Belmont Race course or around Burswood any opinions greatly appreciated.

Cheers

OK have seen so many good fish caught on Soft Plastics lately, have to admit to not trying fishing with SP's yet..........Would like to add something new to the tackle box.

So what would be peoples choice for bottom fishing in 30 to 50m of water in the Metro ?

What weight jig heads would be suitable for a slow drift or fishing from anchor in  a berley trail. Would be grateful for a few pointers. I know people will prefer one brand or another is there that much difference between brands or is it a Holden V Ford type arguement ?

Cheers

Rick

Hi all Im chasing some info/ advice on which baitcaster to buy...

It will be used mainly for shallowish water tasks ranging from pinks/norries etc, stopping jacks in the creeks and also the heavier duty task of stopping the odd barra or two. It will be loaded with 20-30lb line and put on a Nitro Dominator 6-8kg stick Im looking for something slim profile, the Calcutta etc is a bit too heavy and don’t think I really need the line capacity for what Ill be using it for

Have had a look at

-Curado CU00E (the green meanie): a good workhorse, but was looking for something a bit smoother. Has the biggest line capacity

-Calais ASV: Ive heard from the barra boys that while these are really smooth, they tend to get the creeks and grinds after a few decent fish, even if theyre maintained well, so this might be an issue?

-Abu toro winch: still pretty new i think, but have heard a few good things about the this and the other abus...?

anyone used them? Anyone got any advice for me or could recommend/review anything theyve used before?

thanks in advance!

just curiouse as to whats your favourite lures for chasing small metro tuna? goping to be looking to chase them soon out of the tinny and looking for some advise

cheers brenz

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/7653559/abbott-promises-drastic-fisheries-overhaul/ quote:

"The Federal Opposition has made a pitch to commercial and recreational fishermen promising to suspend the current process that decides what parts of Australia's coastlines should be given environmental protection.

Speaking at a fish market in the central Queensland town of Mackay, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott promised that if the coalition won power it would suspend the marine bioregional planning process. Mr Abbott also promised that the Fisheries Minister under a Coalition government would have equal say as the environment minister over what areas should be given protection.

"This is a very important issue right around Australia," Mr Abbott said. "Certainly this is an issue that is deeply troubling regional Australia and it is an issue that is deeply troubling people who enjoy fishing."

Mr Abbott also promised that under a Coalition government all future decisions on marine protected areas would be considered using peer reviewed scientific evidence that would be made available to all stakeholders, including local communities and fishing industries.

The bioregional planning program, being worked on by the Federal Government for more than 12 months, is designed to provide a clearer focus on the protection, conservation and sustainable use of Australia's marine environment. It was expected that a draft network of proposed marine reserves and their zoning would be made available within the next few months. The North-West and South-West waters of WA was scheduled to fall under the draft plan with local environment groups pushing for a vast swathe of the Indian and Southern oceans to fall under the plan. Currently only one per cent of WA waters are protected by marine sanctuaries. WA conservation groups were shocked by the announcement.

Save Our Marine Life spokesman Tim Nicol said Mr Abbott was clearly out of touch with Western Australia on marine protection. "Polling last week in WA showed that 8-in-10 WA voters support high levels of marine protection and a recent independent economic study showed that marine sanctuaries would help boost our southwest tourism industries to $55 million per year," he said.

Touring the fish market earlier Mr Abbott, along with his daughter Louise, gutted a fish for the television cameras" _______________________________________________________________________________________________

So Abott now takes a stand of Fisheries, this should be interesting! this flies in the Face of Jessica and her gangs approach to fish protection!

Might be worth taking your camera down to the Dawesville Cut as the ABC is reporting that there is a whale there at the moment.

hey guys,

I Want to start setting up my jetski for fishing, and a sounder is one of the things i want to rig up. I know absolutely nothing about them! On the ski im limited to venture out 5NM. Is there a reader/sonar device thing that goes on the bottom of your boat? i ride my ski up on to the sand quite often, will this be a problem? The last thing i want to be doing is screwing holes into the ski for a bracket mount, does anybody have any ideas on how to attatch it to the ski without drilling holes into it? maybe some sought of clamp off the handle bars?

Heading to the Monte Bello Islands this Friday these are my weapons of choice for the trip... I think I've got every situation covered..

Hey guys I am heading up to Broome next week for a mates wedding & cant resist wetting a line so I thought Id ask for a bit of help where to fish from shore up there. I know there are huge tides & obviosly the neap tide will be the best but havent got a clue where to fish.

I have been told there should be threadfin running out front of cable beach this time of year & maybe try the wharf for mulloway etc any other help would be appreciated cheers.

p.s Im only throwing metals, jigs & soft plastics & hardbodies 

If anyone up there needs a deckie or a fishing buddy I will be there from the 4th to the 9th August 2010

Cheers Steve Hart 0419929116

Is he away filming or on the pro boat?I am getting sick of repeats of old showsTell him i dont want to see any cuts involving his legs in shorts unless he has a tan or has been running to tone up.lol At least Lisa has some better pins.Oops did i say that out loud.

Brand new to the whole game fishing game plan to do some trolling for mackies and sailfish on next years abroholis charter was wondering what knots and how you all attach leaders for this type of fishing? ive just gone out and purchased a book on fishing knots so will learn from that :)

hey all, can anyone give me some advice on fishing for mullas and sharks from shore, mainly rigs that are able to keep the bait of the bottom away from the  annoying rays and  such, i know there are a few different ones, but wht would be the best??  and also wht moons and tides to fish on, ive heard around a full moon and couple of hours either side of a high tide can be productive.

any helpful advice is much appreciated cheers. :D

Just wondering how many of you guys would be interested in paying for a guide if you came to Exmouth?

Giving people a bit of local knowledge, where to target certain types of fish, sneaky breaks through the reef, general areas where to fish (what your looking for) etc.  Also showing people how to catch marlin, bottomies, in side the reef spanglies, areas in the gulf for sails/longies and bottomies, the murions, peak, tips and techniques for the different ground/ledges, areas etc etc for a price that is reasonable along with having semi professional photography to capture the moment.

Having lived here for 4 years and working in fisheries research and now in aquaculture, I'm pretty sure I know where to find the fish and whats where at what point in time.  I'm thinking it might be time to utilise some of that knowledge, just wondering if people would be interested if I got it setup?

Cheers,

Adam

Hi folks,

Would love to target some slimy macks as I like them as bait, but am also considering buying a smoker. Anyone tell me when they typically run through the freo area?

Cheers,

Buschy

hey guys,

just wondering if anyone can recomend a good mechanic to have a look at/fix my clutch? prefer a mobile mechanic, but will consider one in the malaga area. hopefully someone that wont charge a fortune haha

Thanks

Muldys first trip to fish northern warers,PBs today for mack tuna, cornation trout, coral trout and baldy and has caught his first spainish mackerel

I had to do this , It seems very quite tonight in Dorker land. What's up guys getting an early night. HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEEHEHEHEEHE. Seems like old times.

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You can share your Boat with your friends.

If your Boat makes too much noise, you can buy a muffler.

You only need to get a new belt for your Boat when the old one is really worn.

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When riding, you and your Boat both arrive at the same time.

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Just a question regarding attaching richter lures to the main line. I'm going to sound like a novice here but have never used these attachments with the blue coil spring. Can I just snap on a swivel or do I need to tie a loop in the main line and attach that way. Any help appreciated.

Went out a couple of weeks ago to test out the wifes new rod & reel on a mates boat. We left Joondalup about six & got to Two Rocks about twelve. After near loosing a wheel on the boat trailer due to loose wheel nuts on his new rims he had just fitted, we had to get a new hub as it was completely flogged out. So, by time we did the the repairs it was 11:40 & we looked at each other and said f@!k it, it can't get any worse.

We headed out to few spots with little success & then we went to a spot that he had not fished for some time & rest is history, got these two nice dhuies one 11kgs & 12kgs.

Considering the day it turned out to be a good one.

Heading down to esperance tomorrow for about 4 days , anyone fished there recently that can give a few tips ,

Cheers.

mike