I don't like how mono lines degrade, and i'm switching to braid (15lb) on a 4000 size reel. I want 300m for about $50 (i know it's pretty tight) and i would like any advice on brands ect.

Got down to Garratt Road Bridge this morning at about 9:30 much later than i hoped but a series of unfortunate events occured.
Fishing with my trusty 10lb Shimano Alivio combo was getting bites early but no takes.
Then hook up with one and got 2 in 5 minutes ( 28 cm and 29cm )

Then a bit later a boat was comin through so i thought i better stand back so the wake doesnt get me and as i stepped back a hungry bream took it and that was around 28cm.

I also got busted of by another when my bait was right next to the pylon.

Not bad fun for 2hrs worth
with some nice plump bream :D

Birthday is coming up and a new reel is on the wish list... just not sure exactly what to ask for. Want a 4000 size reel to use as a soft plastic / jig / spin outfit. Only have a budget of about $250 so was thinking either a Stradic or Saragosa as I have both reels in different sizes and like them. Anyone have one of these in the 4000 size? Or other reels to look at? I'm quite a shimano lover tho :)
Also a cheapish rod to match up?

im looking for a good spot to take the kids

and going from the rocks isnt the safest for them

any one willing to share a few good beach or jetty spots

thank you

hi

im making a fishing board game for school ive got some stuff ready but still need some more ideas im puting quizzes in it and enviromental things also other things like ie you got spooled go back 5 spaces or -2points

got any ideas?

anyone know what eshed is fishing like atm?

also has the dredging stopped

These were my toys in November 2009

got bored yesterday so straped the tinny on the car and of i went hit the water at 430 carly got a few smaller fish and then i nailed this one that went 65cm was a nice fish out of the 12 foota . good conditions to all in less than 8 mt of water
brenZ

my brother is giving me a choice and i dont know

he will take me to either

north mole

woodmans point
or city beach

anyone know what these places are fishing like?
looking at mainly herring

Has anybody fished the Lacepede Islands heading up there next year chasing bills but want to know if the reef systems hold big GTs.

I'm going to fish sunday morning seeing as the tides are mint, Anyone want to catch up for a fish?
Thinking either a tailor bash NOR, Or a squid bash SOR, But i'm up for anything. Just craving a fish.

anybody heading out from mindarie early saturday morn. please pm me (i dont want spots or to fish with anyone)
cheers
ron

Hey guys,
I want to take the missus on a trip to 80 mile, and am unsure which months of the year are the best for threadies off the beach. Last year we went and only got sharks, but did see a couple others with huge threadies.
Thanks

Hi all Heading up to two rocks with my 16ft runabout on saturday for the first time Is there any thing i need to look out for? and what knots and direction the wind would suit All info weclome

Cheers

Well the old man had just booked a week up in exmouth from the 4th to the 10th of july. So im pretty exited.
Im going to do alot of fishing up there but we wont have a boat so it will be all shorebased. I was just wondering what the fishing is like from the shore and what gear (lures ect) that i will need to get into some fish.
Cheers guys

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Enjoy - no Smilys available toady :(

Just got back to sunny UK after an extended trip to WA thanks to an excitable volcano managed an extra 3 weeks. Thanks to the site and its members for the valuable info.

Albany had Herring Skippy Ray Flounder and Flathead my grandsons thought it was magic. We had Rainbows in Pemberton which ended up as top class barbie.

Fished several locations around Perth catching most days. Managed to catch sight of the Salmon but did not catch one. Well there's always next time.

Bass are in here now I will have to settle for them and maybe toe odd Carp or Tench!

I will keep looking in just to depress myself and relive the memories.

Here's to next time!!

Dave

Hey guys, in thinking about retiring the stradic and investing in a better quality spinning reel.
The reel will be mostly used for bream and flatty fishing. My budget is around the $350 mark
and Shimano or Daiwa would be my preference as far as brands go.

Any thoughts would be appriciated
Cheers

hi

what do u recon is better for marina and bream (fishing lure fishing)?

could u land a salmon on a 1000 and when would you use a 6 to 8kilo rod?

cheers matt

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has had much experience shore based luck at waroora- and more specifically night fishing the place, i have fished the central stretches (maggies/elles/stephen)working the light spin gear with plastics during the day, with good spanglies, trevs (plenty horrible charlies) but have not seriously fished it...does anyone know if there is any reasonable prospects for some land based game/night fishing with the heavier gear?

regards

chesky

Hi guys just out of interest, how many of you have dedicated squidding outfits? And if so, what are they?
At the moment I have a Hearty rise Egi force type B with a pflueger supreme 2500S Xts with Pe 0.8 (14lb) Aoriika Line.
What do you have?

Each time in the last 3 times in a row fishing down the cut we have been catching these things. Scorpion fish from memory. This one brian caught was a whoppa!!!

Good fun trying to get the hook out to release it.
Wonder how many people crabbing with bare feet have stepped on them?
On the plus side we took home 4 nice KGs 35cm each :)

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Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has given approval for a Mid-West developer to shift plans for a land-based tourism facility to East Wallabi Island in the Abrolhos group.

Mr Moore said a public process to allow the State Government to consider alternative proposals to the original Long Island proposal had attracted no applicants.

“As a result, I have given Humfrey Land Developments the approval required to prepare plans for a proposed tourism development on East Wallabi Island off the Geraldton coast,” he said.

“This change of location was identified through a public process to allow scrutiny of the company’s transfer application.

“A notice of intent was advertised in State and national newspapers in April to give other parties the chance to lodge expressions of interest. We received no applications.

“I have now granted Humfrey Land Developments the approval to prepare a tourism proposal for East Wallabi consistent with its existing approval.”

The Minister said the company would need to revise its original development plan in order to meet the relevant environmental, heritage and planning approval requirements.

“Important consideration must be given to the Abrolhos Islands’ significance as a fish habitat protection area,” he said.

The Abrolhos Islands, an A-class reserve, are managed by the Department of Fisheries for the conservation of flora and fauna, for fishing and aquaculture purposes and for tourism.

“The obligations I have imposed on Humfrey Land Developments will provide an appropriate way to develop and manage environmentally sustainable tourism,” Mr Moore said.

“The State Government will ensure protection of the natural and cultural values of the Abrolhos Islands, which are a jewel in the crown of WA’s marine environment.

“It is now up to the developer to come up with a plan that meets all the necessary approvals still required, before any go-ahead can be given.”

Information on the islands is available in the Abrolhos Islands Visitors Guide, which can be read or downloaded at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au

Minister's office - 9422 3000

Mon 07 June, 2010

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today announced the commercial rock lobster industry’s B zone fishery would close sooner than expected due to the early achievement of catch targets.

Mr Moore flagged last month that the B zone fishery faced early closure after Department of Fisheries’ figures revealed fishers were close to reaching the seasonal catch target of 1,980 tonnes.

“In accordance with my undertakings to ensure the protection of rock lobster stocks, the fishery’s B zone will officially close on June 14,” he said.

“This effectively means that the last day of fishing will be this coming Friday ahead of the previously scheduled June 30.”

Last month Mr Moore closed the C and A zones of the fishery when they reached their respective seasonal catch targets of 2,475 and 1,045 tonnes.

His decisions to close the rock lobster fishing zones were consistent with warnings the Minister made at the start of the season last September.

Mr Moore had made it clear the total catch target of 5,500 tonnes for the three fishing zones would be closely monitored and he would close any, or all, zones when they reached their respective limits.

“All the scientific evidence provided to me shows the State’s rock lobster fishery is under extreme pressure and faces collapse unless it is properly managed,” he said.

“It would be irresponsible to allow fishers to go beyond the fishery’s sustainable limit.”

To optimise economic benefits and address equity issues, catch targets and limits were set for each zone for the first and second halves of the season.

“These targets and limits were provided to all rock lobster licensees and processors at the start of the season,” the Minister said.

“The department has published weekly updates of the cumulative catch for each zone of the fishery since the start of the season, so none of the closures I have announced should have come as any surprise to fishers.”

Late last year the Marine Stewardship Council completed a full review of Western Australia’s valuable rock lobster fishery which vindicated the strong action the Minister had taken.

“It would be completely irresponsible to ignore the management standards set by the State Government and endorsed by an independent and internationally recognised umpire,” he said.

“We need to ensure the long-term sustainability and economic viability of the fishery.”

The commercial rock lobster fishery’s A zone incorporates the area around the Abrolhos Islands off the coast near Geraldton. The B zone operates from north of Jurien to North West Cape and the C zone stretches from Augusta to Leeman, south of Geraldton.

Thanks for the upgrade fellas, the site is so much quicker now. Top effort.

Hi all, I would like peoples thoughts on knife sharpening/sharpeners. I have a problem with keeping an edge on my filleting knives (Swibo). I used a mates Lanski system the other day but since then have lost the edge again. I have a steel and one of those plastic pull through sharpeners (one side for sharpening, other for honing). Still don`t get it super sharp like I know the Swibos can go.

Thanks in advance

Chris

Hi Guys,

I'm planning a six day fishing trip at the end of the Month and would appreciate some advice on location.

There's 4 guys, a 4x4 and a 4.5m dinghy. We've got boat rods, beach rods and flick rods, but don't have enough equipment for places like steep point or quobba.

We're located in Perth, and some of the options we're exploring are Kalbarri, Carnarvon or Exmouth - with or without the boat.

What would you suggest for a memorable trip ?

Cheers,
Gatiep

it was bloody great to read that Jurien will be getting three FAD's to attract more game fishing in the no-bottom fishing months.
This will be a huge boost for the area and open up new ground for game fishing.

Well done Jurien council and all that supported it

hi guy Im looking at getting a new sounder for my boat. want to spend between 700 to 800 bucks can anyone know any good one that they are happy with.