one thing i have never been able to achieve is finding a tackle storage system that makes me 100%satisfyed with it.
what do you guys use to keep your terminal tackle in for beach /lb style fishing i have a tackle store full of gear so it has to be big. i have just finished the lures and they took up 12 large plano tackle trays fully packed in there tight now im onto hooks/sinkers/swivels etc so any ideas would be great
cheers brenz

Hi, A mate of mine recently gave me two Pacific Composite rod blanks labelled as M12, they are 5'9" long with a 19mm butt and a 3mm tip. I have searched to try and find out what the blanks are rated to, but have been unable to find anything out.

They are pretty sturdy blanks and my guess is that they would be rated to say 10-20lb. If so I am thinking that the blank might match up with an ABU7000 that I have loaded up with 20lb braid, which would make it a decent outfit for floating baits for pinkies etc

I have never built a rod before but is something that I would like to have a crack at so any info that anyone could provide in regard to the blanks capabilities and maybe even a guide to a build receipe would be appreciated.

Cheers Steve

New contract awarded for Indian Ocean Drive

Transport Minister Simon O’Brien today awarded B & J Catalano Pty Ltd the contract to provide basecourse material for Indian Ocean Drive, part of Lancelin-Cervantes Stage 2.

The $825,000 contract involves the supply, loading, carting and dumping of basecourse material, which will be used to construct approximately 7.5 kilometres of pavement at the project’s southern end.

Mr O’Brien said Lancelin-Cervantes Stage 2 would be built under direct management by Main Roads and involved the construction of a 55 kilometre stretch of road linking the two coastal towns.

“The southern end of the new road will connect with the end of Stage 1 at Ocean Farms Estate, approximately 10 kilometres north of Lancelin,” he said.

“The road follows the coast for a major portion of the route, before connecting with the existing Pinnacles Drive, about 10 kilometres south of Cervantes.”

Once completed in mid-2011, the Indian Ocean Drive will provide a direct link between Perth’s northern suburbs and the coastal town of Dongara, providing improved access to the many coastal communities in between.

The Minister said the contract was scheduled to start this month with work estimated to be completed in January next year.

“The new road is expected to be very popular with tourists, as it is much shorter than the current route via Brand Highway,” Mr O’Brien said.

Minister's office: 9213 6400

Hi All,

Been browsing the site for a while, thought it was about time I put my first post up hit you lot up for some hints/tips!

Went down to Garrat St Bridge in Bayswater this evening trying to get some Bream on soft plastics.

Tried gulp grubs (motor oil colour) and minnows (pumpkinseed colour) and didn't even get a bite!

Eventually gave up and switched back to traditional bait. Got a decent bream on about my 3rd cast!

I don't think it's the placcies I was using, more the action I was applying to them.

Does anyone have any tips for me on this?

Was getting the placcies right in amongst the pylons but not even getting a touch at all.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Gidday guys,

At xmas im heading over to Tonga and my main goal is to cast some poppers for GTs and catch my first and more with any luck.

I havent done it before so any advise on tackle and poppers would be very handy.

I will be using a Jigging Master 8'6" 100-180gram popper rod with a shimano stella 20,000SW reel.

Im yet to spool the reel so any tips on which line would be great, what pound is the main thing do I need about 130lb ?

I have heaps of cheap poppers river2sea ones and stuff like that will they do they job or will they get smashed to bits ?

Any info would be very handy thanks for your time.

Cheers Coxy

im available for tommorow,will chip in fuel,bait etc,no problems.have own gear .not much experience but willing to learn,got my rst but waiting for it to be posted..pm welcomed:)

My brother and i wanted to put either a step or platform on our 12ft Clark cutter. the main reason we want this is to allow us to climb in from the back rather than heaving ourselves over the gunwale. We were just interested in other opinions and to see what others have done with their dinghys.

www.clode.com/cam.html

With the weather being quite nice yesterday me n the old man decided to head out to our deeper water king george whiting spot , with an unprogress morning we eventually managed to catch 3 King George Whting all over 50cm in length and the biggest being 56cm n thick as , it also had scarring on it from a bigger fish attemping to eat it on the way up overall a nice day on the water !

 Looking for a bit of comfort and up to about a weeks fishing and relaxing!!!! Looking at next week or so

I will be heading down to Pinnaroo point Mid Saturday afternoon for a fish with the family. We will proberly stay till early evening the weather looks good for a family day at the beach with a fishing rod. all welcome to come and say hello

Ok, going to buy some tackle this afternoon and am after some advice.  I have never had any success on soft plastics or lures except in exmouth trolling bibbed lures. 

 I am heading down to Walpole on Saturday for a week of fishing.  What would people suggest for an array of soft plastics/jigheads for fishing the rivers and walpole inlet?  Also what soft plastics would you reccomend for bottom fishing.

 I think I want to spend less than $100 dollars and I need to get some other tackle too. But would like to have a small range of gear to try so am keen to know what others have had success with.

Hey guys im looking at heading out to the barges on sunday to give the new expedition 6500 a crack but i cant find the coordinates for the life of me. Is anyone willing to PM me them or give me directions to a site which has them on it

where did it go ? were any fish even caught on it?
brenz

Hi all
Can anyone tell me if the new road is through from Lancelin to Cervantee. If not is it drivable ie gravel or dirt ?? 4WD access.

Any one been chasing Sambo's this year?

Are there many around and where are they?

Could do with a bit of exercise during this off season..

Could anyone Pm me some of the common wrecks i can get to from Woodmans Point, as moved south of river now.

Also, Are there Salmon around this time of year? or do you have any other suggestions for some off season action...

Thanks

Justin

What a week its been had a new little addition to the family hopefully as keen a fisher as the other 2 now 3 boys.

hopefully sold my house and have bought a home. 

had a good day at asscot looking at the fillies. 

now a nice night with the family for my birthday!

Hmmm like i said what a week dose it get any better than this?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if fishwrecked members would be interested in setting up a tagging program for dhuys.

I am a mad keen dhuy fishman living in the South West.

I have seen a lot of comment on fishing forums about the new laws.

One area which no one has a clear answer on is the survial rate of released fish.

The way the new laws have been made a lot more fish are going to be released.

As far as I can tell most fishwrecked members fish for the future and have a reel interest in dhuy regulations.

I believe with the amout of members and viewers a tagging program run by fishwrecked could be of reel benifit to all.

Members could record info on the site about the tag fished and find details of recaptured fish.

I lot of people have voiced their opinions but why dont we all get off our ars... and do something productive.

I dont fish to fill a freezer and would be quite happy to take a snap and release most fish if I new that the method of releasing was to work.

So - Who got into the abalone on the weekend? We got a good feed - cooked them up last night in flour and chilli salt. Bloody tasty with a couple of beers, bit of a pain in the arse to clean though. I'll put some pics up tonight.

Well ist that time of the year again where i actually have a punt and was wondering what you all think of the cup and who is betting on what?

i will be going to Ascott for a look at the fillies and a few bevvies

i personally will be betting on my lucky numbers as i dont know much about the horses 

3 Fiumicino 

7 Ista Kareem 

11 Alcopop

So I'm heading up to Kalbarri for the rest of the week, and I'm looking forward doing a bit of LB fishing while I'm there.

I've read a bit on here and elsewhere about catching a boat to fish Oyster Reef.  Can someone give me some more detailed info on this?  What gear do I need to take?  What rigs?  How do I catch a boat back?

 Looks like maybe the wind won't be so bad while were there....if seabreeze has any idea...which it may not! lol

any and all advice on LB fishing for tailor and sharks up there are greatly appreciated.  Not asking for any secret spots just some tactical tips!

cheers!

the tread on my pootrol is gettin a bit worse for wear these days and as i have mud terrains on it atm its not all that good for beach driving.... anyone got any suggestions???

I have just hit 200hrs on my boat .Hard to believe that I have done 100 hrs in 6 months , but when I look back on things,it adds up.So this is what Ive done to do 100hrs in 6 months,

And the very last is the best LOL

Well cant wait to see what the 100hours will bring. 

The West Atlas oil rig is now on fire after 10 weeks of leaking oil and gas into the ocean, you would have to question the relevant companies and authorities as to whether they are attending to the problem as a matter of importance, if this had happened to a rig closer to shore like one of the six  + rigs just of Exmouth or Karratha would it have been fixed by now

Have heard of a few big blue's been taken from the swan in the last couple weeks, but the blokes have been putting in hard yards to get them.

Just wondering if anyone tried Wanbro sound, or outside the Cockburn sound closure boundries???

Pretty sure these are not closed this time of year yeah?
Have heard of some bigger males coming from wanbro way over the last couple weeks too.

Cheers

Bodie

(LONELY PLANET FORGET THE SALMON FISHING)

Western Australia’s South-West has today been internationally recognised as one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations.

Tourism Minister Liz Constable said leading travel guide company Lonely Planet had chosen the South-West as one of the world’s top 10 regions to visit in 2010, in its prestigious ‘Best in Travel’ publication.

“This recognition elevates the South-West on to the world’s stage, alongside some internationally recognised destinations such as Bali, Alsace in France, the Lake District in England and Southern Africa,” Dr Constable said.

“As Tourism Minister, I’m thrilled a Western Australian destination has been chosen as it’s the only Australian region on the list and only the second time an Australian destination has featured.

“The inclusion of the South-West is testament to the region’s reputation as an exceptional destination and highlights the outstanding tourism experiences provided by its tourism operators.

“The region has the best nature can offer - hectares of tall timber forest and kilometres of pristine coastline with some of the world’s best beaches and surf breaks.

“Combine this with wineries, restaurants, breweries, day spas, family attractions and a range of accommodation from camping to luxury retreats, it’s no wonder the region has received this accolade.”
Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel’ (previously known as the ‘Blue List’), is a collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations and experiences for the year ahead.

Among the book’s recommendations are walking at sunrise on the Bibbulmun Track, canoeing under the forest canopy at Nannup, swimming with the dolphins at Bunbury, sampling local produce and climbing Pemberton’s magnificent trees.

The Minister said the South-West’s inclusion on the list would provide extraordinary exposure for the region and the rest of the State.

“The Lonely Planet guide books are read by millions of travellers around the world and this provides the region with a promotional opportunity money can’t buy,” she said.

“Tourism Western Australia will increase exposure further through co-operative marketing activities with Lonely Planet.”

In stores today, ‘Best in Travel 2010’ is Lonely Planet’s fifth annual collection of the best places to go and the best things to do around the world for the year ahead.

Dr Constable said tourism was a key driver of WA’s economy, generating 80,000 jobs and injecting more than $2billion a year into regional areas.

Just wondering if theres anyone in the know about ali boats. I bought the meridian 2 years ago and ive had a lot of fun with it but i have had a problem with water in my sealed deck. After about 2-3 hrs of use i find the boat a bit sluggish. i found that water was getting in my sealed deck. i knew because running the bilge pump water would exit but only when we were moving. I have accidently left the bung out aswell so i know how it feels.

i took the boat back and they said they pressure tested the hull?????????well after i got the boat back the problem wasnt solved. Im sure they will help me out to fix the problem but i figre mabe i can find the problem and show them.

so what i need to know is

does water normally get in the sealed deck area?

besides the bung where could water enter?

how can i test for leaks

after 4 hrs of boating i recon i might get 10-20ltr water in the hull. i usually turn the bilge on and im right for a few hrs. because i sit lower in the water ,, i have water crashing over the rear entry door (through the gap) which gets water onto my deck in which the only way to get rid of is to drive and open the scuffers. 

Id appreciate any information as im sure its not common for a new boat.

Hi guys,

My girlfriends dad has been handed some old Abu gear:

Abu Cardinal 66 reel

Abu Suecia 352 zoom rod, 2pc, 7", 15-30g

I was wondering what these were worth these days.

The cardinal ranges from $20-100 from what Ive seen online, although I cant find info on the Suecia.

Both rod and reel are in excellent working condition.

Coupla pics from this morning..... somewhat testing conditions, have seen it far worse tho.
Plenty of Abs around for the beginning of the season

Hi everyone. Just wanted to know some information about trolling. Im interested this summer about chasing bonito, macks and sambos. im keen to find out what sort of line/leader size is best. ive heard about crimping your own wire. what should i look for and what $$$$$$$. are pre packed wire rigs any good.

also most diving lures have a depth rating on the bib but at what speed do you achieve this depth. the packaging the lures were in are long gone.