has any one ever made there own slattys? if so do you have piks ? i need to get em on a 12 ft tinny so will be making my own so i can maximise space on the boat any help would be great

ive just bought this 3.1m savage kingfisher tinny and have a 3hp for it, it a bit underpowered and only tops about 11knots so i might repower the boat with an 8hp ive seen, the thing is the transom is weak because the first owner of the boat ran a 15hp on it so the guy i bought it off had to weld it up, and i just want to know your opinions on this

Just let u all know that the rod holders at cosys are no more some body thought it was a good idea to rip them out TOOLS . So might have to take a drill and rod holders down next time

G-day

I was just wondering if any one good give me the dimensions of a pakula whitchdoctor.

Cheers Connors

G'day

If anyone needs a deckie for tomorow ( wed) I'm available. Have own gear plus will chip in for bait/ fuel usuals etc. Otherwise I can take my tinnie out for an inshore fish tomorow if anyone wants to head out.
Cheers

Sportfishing Industry Awards 2010 “Best of Show” Honors
Fourteen companies take top honors during world’s largest sportfishing trade show

Las Vegas, NV - July 15, 2010 – ICAST 2010, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, is in full swing from July 14-16, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 7,000 representatives from the sportfishing industry, including more than 2,000 buyers and over 500 media representatives, are gathered to see the latest innovations in tackle, gear and apparel and network with the global sportfishing community. The sportfishing industry’s premier trade event is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the industry’s trade association, which is headquartered in Alexandria, Va.

This year, the 53rd year of ICAST, the New Product Showcase, the tradeshow’s flagship event, was more competitive than ever. Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, produced by ESPN Outdoors/BASS, 210 exhibiting companies entered 750 tackle products and accessories into the New Product Showcase. The product category with the most product submissions was the hard lure category.

This year the G.Loomis NRX, was voted by buyers and media as the most innovative product in the ICAST 2010 New Product Showcase in both the freshwater rod category and the overall “Best of Show.”

Five 2009 showcase winners — G. Loomis, Lowrance-Navico, Pure Fishing, Sebile Innovative Fishing and Shimano American Corporation – won awards again in 2010.

Shimano American Corporation took home four best of show awards in the hard lure, freshwater reel, saltwater reel and saltwater rod categories.

“The New Product Showcase continues to amaze me with the quality of the new products submitted for consideration,” said ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman. “I want to congratulate all of the winners of this year’s Showcase and also congratulate everyone who participated, including the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations and the buyers and media who served as judges.”

Making up a special section of ICAST’s 400,000-square-foot show floor, the New Product Showcase provides special visibility for the industry’s latest innovations in gear and accessories. Buyers and media representatives judged the products based on their level of innovation, execution, workmanship and practicality to select “Best of Show” honors in 17 categories, as well as the overall “Best of Show” winner.

2010 ICAST New Product Showcase Award Winners
For product details, images and other information please contact the individual award winner’s media contact listed below.

Overall Best of Show – G.Loomis – NRX
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Apparel – Frabill, Inc. – FXE Stormsuit
Contact: Noel Vick, Traditions Media: 612-708-7339;

Combo – Ardent/Lamiglas – C400/XC704 Fishouflage Bass
Contact: Michael Brooks – 800-325-9200, x201;

Electronics – Lowrance-Navico – Lowrance Elite-5 DSI
Contact: Andrew Golden – 617-413-6521;

Eyewear – Maui Jim Sunglasses – Guy Harvey Collection
Contact: Cathi Volante – 888-628-4546, cell: 847-542-7332;

Fishing Accessory – Adventure Products, Inc. – EGO S2 Slider Landing Net
Contact: Grant Corbett – 541-390-5159;

Giftware – Boating Expressions, Inc. – Fishfenders
Contact: Gene Rascow – 714-650-1606;

Kids Tackle – Pure Fishing – Pflueger-Spinning Combo-Apprentice
Contact: Ron Giudice, Blue Heron Communications – 405-740-2740;

Line – Rapala – Sufix 832 Advanced Superline
Contact: Kelly Brockpahler – 612-481-8375;

Soft Lure – Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation – Live Target Hollow Body Frog
Contact – Tom Chopin – 905-327-9095;

Hard Lure – Shimano American Corporation – Waxwing Sub-Surface Swimming Jig
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Marine – Minn Kota-Johnson Outdoors, Inc. – Talon-Shallow Water Anchor
Contact: Steve Roth, Swanson Russell – 402-437-6418;

Freshwater Reel – Shimano American Corporation – Stella FE
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Saltwater Reel – Shimano American Corporation – Trinidad A
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Freshwater Rod – G.Loomis – NRX
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Saltwater Rod – Shimano American Corporation – Terez
Contact: John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing – 574-289-1331;

Tackle Management – HYI, Inc. – Openwater Tackle Backpack
Contact: Adrian Dare – 714-604-8376;

Terminal Tackle – Sebile Innovative Fishing – Soft Weight System
Contact: Russell Gray – 303-437-8103;

In 2011, ICAST will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 13-15, 2011. ICAST 2012 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from July 11-13, 2012.

Tackle Tour dicusses some of Daiwa's new releases from ICAST 2010

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10daiwasaltwaterreels.html

this weekend. either saturday or sunday, depending on weather. Bunbury area. I fish for a bit of everything, but it will depend on what the day brings a bit. PM if keen. Cheers

hi guys thinking about doing a overnighter down at wilbinga goin down wilbinga road of wanneroo rd ive never been down there before so my question is are the tracks down there full on fourby boggy sand and is it worth soaking a bait down there and has anyone ever caught sharks or mullas or anything decent it looks like a bit of fun.cheers

Hey fello Fisherman/woman,

Just wondering what type of fish would attack live baits, such as herring and whitting, during the day from a rock groyne..

and the best way to rig them? (what size hooks, where to hook them etc)

Im not targeting any specific fish.

Cheers

Ish

hey all.

just thinking about getting one of these for lightish jiggin.

the question is will it hold up to 30lb line or is that to heavy for it?

and does anyone use them and are they any good?

jigs upto 200g no more.

cheers danno

Hey folks,

I want to chase down some bony herring in the Swan. I've never tried going for them before but want to catch a bag for use as bait.

I have a technique I use with some success for gardies and mullet on bait and was planning to try the same technique which involves letting a bait slowly sink into the fish.

I'm not sure what the bony herring usually eat though or where abouts in the river to start looking for them? I was planning on using small pieces of pilchard but can go with worms, dough, etc if a better option?

Any advice would be really appreciated.

Additionally - is burley recommended?

Thanks,

Buschy :-)

Hey everyone,

          Just curious if anyone knows, what would you expect to pay to service a yamaha 4 stroke 80hp?

    Probably a 200hr service,

   any info much appreciated,

   Oldsalty 

headed out from mindarie today hung around up near the alkimos then worked a few spots back to the marina at the back of the three mile for very little all day small dhu,u/size pinks and not alot else, did everyone else struggle or just myself

cheers ben

I went fishing just behind conventry reef today, had no luck only wrasse. Are they any good, i thought there were snapper ect there. I was only using prawns, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hey guys am thinking of buying a new combo for snapper season to throw plackies was thinking of the new certate 3000,10kg braid matched up to a diawa steez kingbolt ,also want to know if it would be able to handle small jigs and plackies fished in 30mtrs and under

Hi lately i have been turning away from baits as they have not been working and turned to lures and jigs , only using tsunami plastics and octojigs i was curious if anyone would be able to throw in what they use lures and jigg on metro demersal species any info is greatly apprecaited cheers

My mate and i went in the upper reaches of the Swan today
First Cast my mate got this beauty a 36 cm blackbream

Which isnt a bad fish for someones first time bream fishing

I was next to hook up coming in with my NEW PB = 33cm which i was happy about
Another 2 hook ups but only one more bream a 26cm

Lots of other series of bites that didnt hookup

We were using prawn,  i was trialing a circle hook (mustad demon)
my mate with the old bait holder hook

*To all that read in your opinion what is the best hook (type) and size for a better hook up rate with bream*

Cheers

Hi guys just wondering where everyone buys all the nice crank handles for their reels

Cheers Rossco

JetSki Fisho's going out from Hillaries tomorrow morning. We will be using some soft plastic's, squid and OCTO Lures. Any suggestions will be welcome as to where to go in the area. Was thinking to go up to the reef area and try for Taylor using poppers and also go on the trall for a while.

JR

For burley when fishing off the beach, And do you think the smell would drive fish away

Input would be nice

cheers steve

hey all.

just wondering if anyone knows wen the next calamari classic comp is on??

cheers danno

Just wondering if anyone has gone on any fishing charters in the Cook Islands, can recommend anyone or if there's any must do's whilst there?  We are heading over early September for a week and have no idea what to expect.

Cheers,

Adam

hey fw members,

went down with liam to hillarys for some buffies , zebra fish  and leatherjackets

liam got like 6 and i cant remember how many bust offs

I got 1 zebra fish around 1.5kilos and one bust of by a buffie around 2 3 kilos

it was a great day all the fish put up a nice fight so it was good and it was my 1st zebra so i was happy

next time i should get a buffie lets hope so

cheers matt

Hey Guys,

Where can I buy some Dhu fish fillets, i live south of the river...I had it when I went to Khails in Leederville..one of the best tasting fish i have ever eaten!!!

Oh and another thing before i forget, is Nannygai and Ling any good to eat?

Cheers

Ish

Didn't want to clog up the FW Exmouth 2011 thread so I was just after some info about the comp?

Looking at possibly heading up that way next year with the family (wife and 4yr old boy and 2yr old boy) and the folks with their boat and maybe some others?  Anyway - I have never been up there but the folks reckon that Coral Bay would be better for the kids than Exmouth.  I was thinking of maybe staying at Coral Bay for a week then Exmouth for a week if we can get accomodation that is?

Where is the best place to stay in Exmouth for access to launching spots, fishing spots, swimming spots etc etc.  And if anyone has any ideas/tips on accomodation at either Coral Bay or Exmouth.  We willl be flying blind on the fishing front too as it will be our first time up there???

Cheers PPLS!

Coming into Hillays this afternoon saw a fishery inspector on the point coming into the harbour with radar gun........

anyone get pinged?

Hi Crew,

I've decided on the dates for the 2011 Exmouth comp - which will be = 9th, 10th and 11th of April 2011.  So the comp will be the Saturday, Sunday and the Monday will be left open depending upon the weather.  The opening night will be of the Friday the 8th and the Pissup/Windup will be the Monday 11th.  This is before school holidays and Easter and after gamex and the AIBT.  (Easter is also coral spawn time and shuts down the surface IMO)

All other details of where etc are to be determined.  2011 entry fees will be $40 per person. ($20 will be for prizes, $20 will be for catering on the final night/also maybe for hiring a venue depending upon numbers as we almost out grew my place this year)  I think this is more than reasonable considering you all have equal opportunity to win prizes and that its not cheap to feed a lot of people.  I also expect that we should be able to add more prize categories if we have more money available - I will also look to secure grants and extra funding from other sources to make this a big event in 2011.

The tides for 2011 look great with a lead up moon and easy retrieval at Tantabiddi assuming the new ramps aren't completed by then.

Any questions, just ask.

Cheers,
Adam

Mon 11

2301

2.09

MONSTER GOLDFISH CATCH 2.2kgs

Edited from Daily Mail 15 July 2010

16 year old schoolboy Nick Richards was bowled over when he reeled in this 2.2kg goldfish while fishing at a local lake.

 

It is likely the 16 inch fish was released into the water after outgrowing its tank - and has apparently thrived in its new environment.

Schoolboy Nick was fishing for common carp when he noticed a flash of colour under the surface of the water and pointed his rod in its direction.  Moments later he had the goldfish, which is a type of carp usually found in fairgrounds and garden ponds, hooked on the end of the line.

It is thought Nick's catch, which he placed back in the water after taking this photograph, is the biggest in the UK.

Recalling the one that didn't get away, he said of the lake in Poole, Dorset: 'I'd heard rumours there might be some big carp there and thought I'd see for myself.  'I was there for two days running and caught some big common carp.  Then suddenly I saw this big orange fish cruising along the top of the lake.  At first I thought it must be a really fat Koi carp, but when I saw it properly I realised it was a common goldfish - just like one you might keep as a pet.  The only difference was that it was massive. It weighed 5lb when I put it on the scales'.

Ruth Lockwood, from the English Carp Heritage Organisation, said: 'It's difficult to confirm that it is the biggest ever caught in the UK, because it is an ornamental fish and the record won't be recognised by the British Records Fish Committee.

Just want to know what other people would do for the following.

My fibreglass boat has just been delivered back to me from a repair that was carried out. The owner of the business delivered it to my house & i was disgusted at the state of it. It looked like it had been through a war in a flour mill & lost big time. Upon questioning this i was told it had been cleaned!!!! At no stage had it been cleaned. It hadn't seen a drop of water!!

I have spent many hrs cleaning it & filled a half bucket full of fibreglass & dust.

Not only that, the engine cowl has been scratched & the 'T' top now has a small tear in it & the complete lack of care is just unbelievable.

Any thoughts on what you would do in the same situation?