Fishing Discussion

General Fishing Chat

exmouth

im heading up to exmouth at the end of september
any one know of some sweet areas to get some good grub?

does any one know what will be bitting in the gulf?
we have some spots but what should we target?


Need a new rod

Just got my Okuma VSYSTEM V 55 reel in the mail and I'm putting 10kg / 20lb fireline or similar on it. Want to use it for soft plastics for pinkies n stuff, I've got a Starlo Stix Tournament Pro 701M with 14lb fireline for soft plastics already that works quite nicely but I want something a bit beefier for this new reel. I've been looking at a Nitro Godzilla Spin 7' so that's kinda what I'm thinking. Any suggestions?

Cheers
Dale


HELP...LANDBASED MARGARET RIVERISH AREA ..SPOTS .

HEY GUYS HEADING DOWN TO MARGARET RIVER AREA TOMORROW JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR SOME DECENT FISHING ,,HAVE 4WD AND DONT MIND WALKING IF I HAVE TO ,,,ANYWEAR ROUND MARGARET RIVER AREA EVEN 1 HOUR OR SO SOUTH/NORTH OR EVEN SOMEWEAR DECENT ON THE WAY DOWN FROM PERTH...ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED CHEERS ...


Last order for the "Super Deep" Jigs

The release of Kaseys awesome WAFM article (Jul/Aug Issue) on "Super Deep Jigging" was a popular one.

One of the fastest sellers as an issue and a great read thats for sure! We've sold out of the Sanme deep jigs (my favourite) and we'll be doing our last order. I've been told that future supplys can have a lead time of 9 months as these are boutique handmade Japanese jigs.

 

So, if your wanting one or a few of these unique jigs then please PM us for allocation.....numbers limited!

Any enquires, please PM us or call the shop on 9337 5682

 

Cheers 

 

Ryan Thipthorp

 


FEDERAL PLAN TO TRAWL SEABEDS IN W.A

Reeading the West Australian paper today on uni break and i saw this article ,

 

Wa proposed to open up more than 10,000 sqkm of pristine ocean floor to sea bed trawl !!!

 

They make us pay to fish then they prpose these new rules , to open up seabed trawling . This will devistate our pristine ocean and reef , Im pretty sad about this aye .


Where for a Jan fishing trip?

Hi There,

 

I have a good friend coming back to W.A. for a break from an expended stay in London.  After 3 years of rubbish weather, warm beer and no fish, he's put it to the boys to arrange a week long fishing trip.

 

I need some advice on where to go, concidering the typical weather at that time of year.

 

I have a 5m ali runabout.

there will be 4 of us.

Its in the 1st week of January (yes, School holidays, eek!)

None of us are expert fishermen.

 

I was thinking Augusta, because if it too windy to get out deep, then we can spend a bit of time in the river. But 'm not totally sold on that

 

What D'yalll think? 


190 Penn Sea Boy Reel , Any good for Deep water fishing ?

Hey as you might have seen i posted a thread about  maybe getting a semi decent rod set up for some deep sea fishing , I found that reel in my shed , Its a 190 Penn Sea Boy Reel , Atm is has 50lb mono line on it any suggestions ?  Cheers fellas


* Extensive range of Yo-Zuri & Yamashita Squid Jigs, back in stock *

Despite it being winter the squiding action has been good and the popularity ever increasing.

Oceanside Tackle and Marine has one of the biggest ranges of squid jigs in WA. We have just received another comprehensive shipment of both Yo-Zuri and Yamashita squid jigs. New colours, new models and the usual must have favourites makes for a great squid jig display, over 500 upmarket jigs in stock.

 

** Usual FW members discounts apply **


Where are the bream?

Hi all,

Me and  a mate are launching my little dinghy tm and were just wondering in what general area the bream are biting. Last friday we spent from mt henry bridge and upstream to shelley without a bite. Thinking of launching at the Matilda bay are they around at the moment? Not looking for "secret spots" just a general idea of where to head. Thanks all.

Kav

p.s. there's room for one more 10am - 3pm ish


Will Shimano bring back the TLD5?

With the advent of braid this small lever drag has so many applications.   Its so light, reasonably priced and its a lever drag.   Theres such a market opening for this reel.

Do you think Shimano will ever bring the TLD5 back on the market?


SAFETY BAY SALMON

i was down at the bet street boat ramp the other day when all of a sudden 6 monster salmon come up to the jetti and swam around for about 20 mins then swam off again.

i was just wondering where they would run to next north or south i was thinking of trying pommy rock in point peron but im not sure

any advice is good advice

cheers, kyle


Tuesday

I cant make up my mind about toomorow, would love to hit the bank early but the forcasts seem of two minds wind 1-5kn not bad, swell 2.1 - 2.4 and buyweather has it up to 2.8/3 then there is the period a bit crappy 7-9secs wind direction aint teh best but wiht such low wind speeds does it matter? so good day to go out or not according to the forcasts what u guys recon >?

 

Thanks !


swine flu

Well i joked a few weeks back that i wanted it just so i can say that i got it and guess what? I got it all right!

Wed last week bed ridden sore throat like you wouldnt belive, hot cold flushes and massive amount of pressure on the front of my head and back. I have never had anything like that before.
Went to the doc's and first question he asked was "have you had flu needle?"

I replyed yes then he went and got me and him a mask. I was shocked. He said becuse the flu needle knocks out 3 of the 4 flus around at the moment then that leaves one only the swine!

I took thursday and friday off and i damm needed it!!!!
Saterday i was off to swandistricts becuase i was having trouble breathing and a painfull as helll cough. I had to wait 4 hours!!!!!! Lots of people in there sick with swine including kids!
Sat night was the worse with vomiting out both ends.
In total i was in bed from thurs till yesterday completly hammerd!!!!

Try you best not to get it!
Doctors are saying lots of people will get it but it wont kill you but will knock you around like you have never been before.

Im back at work now, its been 6 days and all i have now is a little cough but glad its over


Vacuum unit

i am addicted to a web sales site called Zazz - every day they put up an item which is on sale one day only - usually techo geek stuff. But today they have a handheld vacuum unit - not a burn type sealer but i would guess the bags that come with it have a valve thingy. Looks good if you want to freeze or chill fish on the beach and won't be home for a couple of  day - just Google Zazz. Under $20.00.


Help on getting a deep water rod set up

Hey my fam is generally old school with fishing , few rods but mainly hand lines , was wondering if any one would be able to help me get a reasonable rod and reel set up for tackling water depth of 20 to 60 metres and able to handle some of the big fish we target such as dhufish and snapper , any tips would be great ,  what price would i be looking at from estimating a minimum to a max ?


go the aussies in the cricket

how long will it take to knock the poms over  id say be over by 30 mins b4 lunch :)


cairns fishing?

mums moving to cairns and i was wondering if theres any shorebased fishing to be had there as ill be going to see her a few times a year...

we might invest in a small tinny aswell.

 

cheers


Nikon D5000

G'day guys

After seeing some awesome photo's on here lately I've decided to take the plunge and buy myself a decent DSLR. I've got my mind set on a Nikon D5000 as it also take HD video. Just wondering if anyone has one or had any experience with one. To me it seem like a pretty well featured unit.

Cheers Mick


the new Licence proposals

The New Licence Proposals, which are going to be tabled next week in Parliament, the curious question I would like to ask is, the Demersal Licence, does that mean, when I have paid for mine, does the boat have to be surveyed and do I get issued with a LRFB ( Licenced Recreational Fishing Boat) number?? Along the similar lines, of any licenced commercial fishing boat, makes you wonder, what are they thinking?? Another thought who is going to issue the Demarsal Licence is, it to be a Marine Surveyor ???

 

Jim.


Cervantes squid

Has anyone been squiding off the service jetty in Cervantes?Going there in the morning early probably going to give it a go....


Fishwrecked.com Exmouth Invitational 2010 - SATURDAY MAY 15th and SUNDAY MAY 16th

Come all ye fishwrecked members, the Exmouth Invitational competition will be on the SATURDAY MAY 15th and SUNDAY MAY 16th 2010.

Please make your accomodation bookings ASAP and come and join us for a fun filled adventure in the sunny fish filled waters of the Ningaloo reef.  It would be best if people could book accomodation in town, or at the Lighthouse Caravan Park for convenient organisation of the 'initiation' and prizes night.

There will be a few changes to the rules for measuring fish this year, but not many.  I will inform you of these later.

The competition fee will be $20 per person (an increase on last year to boost the prizes).  All competition fees will go into the kitty for prizes, it is not for my profit, it is reward for you guys/girls making the effort to come up.

If anyone knows any organisations/companies that may like to sponsor the competition, please let me know, the more we have, the more you guys get when you win. :)

Any suggestions, please let me know.  But hopefully you guys can make it, you have atleast 7 months to get sorted.

The fishwrecked.com Exmouth Invitational has a 4/5 star rating with NEATfish, the govt body regulating fishing competitions. (pending approval)

Cheers,

Adam

 


Upset of the year

I hope you all are ready for the MIGHTY BLUES

to destroy the pussy cats as the upset of the year

LONG LIVE CARLTON


broome

boys just a quickie to say will be in broome on thursday next week for three days so if anyone is up there and fancies a fish give I a shout cheers rog!!


Marine mechanic

Does anyone know a good marine mechanic around Karrinyup or surrounding suburbs - Sorry, I kow this is not a fishing topic.

 


Weekend

who is going to head out this weeekend?

Was planning on heading out tomorrow, however the winds have gotten a little worse!!

now its 10-14knot NW winds with a 1.6m swell.

anyone else planning on heading out in that?

Sunday looks a little better at 6-8knot winds


van staal fly reel help

Ive got a van staal fly reel the c-vex 7/8G

Im trying to swap the drag over from left hand to right hand following the directions provided as best i can understand them but im starting to damage the plastic seal inside trying to get it out.

 

Does anyone know how to do this change over... the manual says "switching the retrieve is simple with cvex!" well its not so simple for me haha!

Anyway let us know what you think


salmon

hey guys after a really sad salmon season allround due to water temp will this happen every year now with the salmon or was this a 1off thing???


its time to act

www.fishingtaxgrab.com

 lets see if we can change the new laws before they come law

here is the link and pass it on as many members of parliment


the points

what is the points for on this website and what can i do with this points and how can i win points


salt n pepper squid

Has anyone got a good recipe for salt n pepper squid? cheers Pete