Fishing Discussion
saros reel info
Submitted by danno on Wed, 2010-03-24 19:56hey all
ive bee looking at the saro 3000 reel for my egiforce rod for some time and wanna know if any one uses it??
any one that has used one and liked it??
cheers danno
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Fishing Mandurah
Submitted by Shane O on Wed, 2010-03-24 18:06Hi,
I am going out tommorow morning, and was wondering how far i need to go offshore to get something decent. I have all the safety gear but no fishfinder?
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SALMON
Submitted by fisherboy on Wed, 2010-03-24 17:54hi i was wondering how big the salmon are down at the canal rocks cheers
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expected more after the blow
Submitted by uncle on Wed, 2010-03-24 13:55went out the 3 mile this morning started to burly, nothing for about 60 mins.until a spot change then got some big skippy and a couple of ytk and sambos plus a few black tip sharks,thougth there might be a few pinkies around or something like that, very slow, conditions perfect, still it beats working
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Fish'n'Chips turn 150
Submitted by bod on Wed, 2010-03-24 12:45Whether wrapped in newspaper or served on fine china with silver cutlery, fish and chips has come a long way since starting in Britain 150 years ago.
The dish has survived the arrival of McDonalds and the trend for healthy and organic food and in Britain alone, 10,500 chippies serve up between 250 million and 350 million portions every year.
The humble origins of the dish emerged from the fried fish cooked by Jewish communities in London's East End and the chipped potatoes favoured in the factories of industrial north-west England.
The National Federation of Fish Friers said the first fish and chip shop was set up in 1860 and the expansion of the railways in this period and the advent of steam powered fishing trawlers meant the dish soon spread across Britain.
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Google Earth problems
Submitted by piston broke on Wed, 2010-03-24 08:06Ok, I went to google earth, zoomed in on my house, wrote down gps co-ords ,transferred them to handheld GPS pressed GO-TO and was out by 480M Whats the story? cheers Pete
ps I really need to sort this out before an upcoming prospecting trip
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Zip Baits
Submitted by Man Overboard on Tue, 2010-03-23 22:48Any one know who stocks zip bait 15 f lures ?
cheers
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jurien bay
Submitted by surge on Tue, 2010-03-23 20:50hey there,thinking of heading up too jurien bay for the easter just want too do abit of beach fishing sum mulloway would be nice,any tips or spots i could go would be very helpful.
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We are booked in
Submitted by PilbaraBrad on Tue, 2010-03-23 19:21Well my self and Lucky Tim are booked in and ready for Ono Island in Fiji jan 2011 for 7 days jigging for Dog tooth and popping for some of thos G busses
Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10 Most Diabolical Fish On Earth
Submitted by drex on Tue, 2010-03-23 16:49I stumbled across this link and thought you guys might find it interesting.
http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/10-most-diabolical-fish-on-earth/8156
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flathead
Submitted by fisherman1992 on Tue, 2010-03-23 15:57hey guys chaising flattys atm just wondering what people use to get them im going to be using soft plastics any one got any tips or favs they want to share its for salt water not fresh south of river
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Exmouth Tantabitddi.... ????
Submitted by godders on Tue, 2010-03-23 13:33Crew
Me and my mate are up at exmouth at the moment. Did ok this morning trolling but struggled to find good ground for bottom fishing. We are only here for two days then moving on up the coast. Can anyone spare us a couple of GPS marks for some bottom fishing??? Dont wanna spend a day trying to find half decent ground for half a days fishing before we go. If anyone could send me a couple of marks you are a legend...
Cheers
Godders
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Teasers
Submitted by Craig J on Tue, 2010-03-23 13:31Can anyone help me with the best distance back from the boat you would run your daisy chain and witchdoctor teasers. I have seem most running in the prop wash, or is it better to run in clearwater.
Cheers
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storm fishing??
Submitted by breno1985 on Tue, 2010-03-23 10:36after yesterdays storm it got me thinking about fishing during/after a storm?
I went to mindarie during one last year and it would have to be the most fun ive ever had NOT catching fish......
has any one had any luck down there, and what rigs you using???
also whens the best time to go, before during or after??
looking forward to more storms(just not more hail!)
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canal rocks
Submitted by fisherboy on Tue, 2010-03-23 09:08hi i was wondering wat u catch at canal rocks of rocks this time of year and if lures work down there
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My Car! My Car!! OMG My Car!!!!
Submitted by UncutTriggerInWA on Mon, 2010-03-22 21:32I was crossing (trying to) the Narrows this arvo on the way into the city and got smacked by this huge hailstorm. No bullshit, those stones wree the size of cricket balls. I ended up with a smashed front windscreen and irrpairable damage to the roof, bonnet and the side of my beloved 4x4. So what to do next? What will the insurance company say???
How much other damage is out there? I see there is a structural calamity and the Jacob's ladeder region.
One thing is for sure, my beloved 4x4 got me home. A lot better result than a lot of other small car owners out there .
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Recommended rod for squid jigging?
Submitted by ledge64 on Mon, 2010-03-22 21:13Anyone recommend a rod for squid jigging?
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Volunteers Needed
Submitted by Andy Mac on Mon, 2010-03-22 19:50Those listening to the ABC radio segment last week may have heard us talking to Chris Dolbel from the Fishers with Disabilities Association Incorporated. Chris is in desperate need of some volunteers to help him run trips for those less fortunate than ourselves. I offered to put something up on fishwrecked in case some of our fly-in-fly-out guys, semi-retired people and or anyone else might be able to lend a hand.
Below is a quick summary of what they are after. Further details can be found on their website. www.fisherswithdisabilities.org.au
Fishers with Disabilities is a not for profit organisation that brings fishing to the disabled in our community. It is a totally free service we provide to people with any disability. We supply everything required including motorised reels for those that are not able to wind their own reel in. we fish from Hillarys in the North to Rockingham and Mandurah in the South and on occasions we tour the regional areas. We also have a purpose built boat which can take wheel chairs and would like to hear from the holders of Skippers Tickets. Our Boat, “The Nev Thomas”, is only ever taken into sheltered waters. Mainly the Swan River and occasionally Mandurah.
We are always looking for volunteers who are able to commit to at least one day a month. Virtually all our workshops are held during working hours so we are a little restricted in who is able to assist. Retirees, shift workers and part time workers seem best able to fit this volunteering into their schedule. We are looking for men and women to help us and would look forward to your contact.
We are dependent on volunteers to assist at these workshops, however if the client needs a carer or support worker they must bring their own as our volunteers are not trained or expected to assist in these matters.
This is a highly rewarding activity and our long-term volunteers never cease to derive great pleasure form their efforts. It would be terrific if you could come and join us.
Contact Cris Dolbel
Coordinator
Fishers with Disabilities Assoc. Inc
PO Box 466
SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
Ph (08) 9432 8022
Fax (08) 9432 8060
Mob 0428 845 460
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10kg Gamefish outfit advice
Submitted by jay_burgess on Mon, 2010-03-22 16:26Thinking about getting a new outfit for this years billfish shootout... was looking at getting a Tiagra 16 or 20, what size do you think would be better for 10 kilo? There's a fair weight difference between the two. And a nice rod to suit?
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Bight Reef - Mandurah
Submitted by Tandawg on Mon, 2010-03-22 07:25Hi all,
Is this reef a completely submerged reef, or is it prominant on lowish tides?
Regards
Chris
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Herring madness Mindarie + fishing Esperance tanker jetty
Submitted by smp on Sun, 2010-03-21 20:46Please can someone help me with my lack of ability, I 've been numerous times to Mindarie to try and catch some herring. There have generally been some guys around everytime who are always reeling them in pretty much every cast so they are definitely around. I've asked them about their set up and tried to copy, but basically I'm clearly a crap fisherman, failing each time!
I know berley is crucial, using a 10ft rod, casting etc pretty decent, rig is a wire berley cage, attached to a swivel, about 70-100cm 9lb leader and a fairly small hook. Bait tried small pieces of prawns and also green tubing with a few Berkley Gulp maggots. Cast, let it sink for a few seconds, then reel it in slowly with the occasion jerk... What am I doing wrong its driving me insane! Berley, using ready made stuff from fishing shops.
Secondly heading down to Esperance for easter and staying near the tanker jetty, any tips on fishing there?
Thanks!
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Gamex day 1 - Huge, if not biggest ever
Submitted by Adam Gallash on Sun, 2010-03-21 20:13Reports around the place say that it wasn't the best conditions out on the west side, but 71 black marlin were tagged and released, 7 sailfish and 2 tagged fish (1 hung) or there abouts. The marlin that was hung was a state record and there was a pending junior world record for a 6.8kg golden trevally on 3kg. I left the weigh in before it was finished, but some very decent catches recorded.
Other notable was Bernie Vale from Mahi Mahi 2 putting his punters onto 7 marlin for the day after hooking 9 and seeing plenty more. I will provide some more reports as I hear them over the week.
Also young fishwrecked junior fishing comp winner, Alex Nelson, gave a quick spiel to Jenny Gates and a GWN cameraman about his unsuccessful, but fun day out on the water today.
Cheers,
Adam
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waroora station
Submitted by danobigfish on Sun, 2010-03-21 18:35Hey guys going up to worra staion at the end of this month with my dad taking up our 480 coastrunner will that boat be to big to put on and off the tralier ?
also going to exmouth 4 a week cant wait cheers
braid to mono leader
Submitted by danno on Sun, 2010-03-21 18:18hey all
wats the best knot to tie from around 8lb braid to 10lb mono leader? and is a small knot so it dosent stuff up guides on the rod.
cheers danno
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stradic
Submitted by azz on Sun, 2010-03-21 15:24should I be backing my Stradic 4000 with mono before I put the braid on ??
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Panel beater
Submitted by piston broke on Sun, 2010-03-21 13:07Does anyone know a panelbeater NoR to do a small weekend job? cheers Pete
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Random Image can not random
Submitted by RUSH_MK on Sun, 2010-03-21 11:21maybe something wrong with my computer.....
I always get the same PIC when Random Image...
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Farming the Sea
Submitted by bod on Sun, 2010-03-21 11:10http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p006lyjh
28 minutes of really interesting listening about saltwater aquaculture including the problematic farming of the threatened Atlantic bluefin tuna. Listen while you browse Fishwrecked :-D
Need canvas on my Campervan replaced
Submitted by dalaisc on Sun, 2010-03-21 09:42I recently picked up an old campervan that needs the canvas replaced. I was wondering if anyone out there knew someone who they can recommend. Want a quality job but do not want to be ripped off.
Conrad
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dunsborough
Submitted by fisherboy on Sun, 2010-03-21 09:36hi im going to dunsborough soon i was wondering what plastics are good there at the moment and
where are some good spots
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