I am looking to buy some balsa wood to make up some new pieces of tackle. Does anyone know of any shops north of the river which might stock it?

Many thanks, Colin Hay

SHERBS and I decided to visit a local beach to try our luck with the resident school of salmon.

This young fellow, who later identified himself as Andy from Thailand, decided to stop and watch Sherbs in action and son had the thrill of his life when Steve hoked him up with a nice little salmon. It was the first fish he had ever caught and he was really happy.

Good onya Sherbs for introducing the joys of fishing to another young bloke.

As for ourselves, the salmon hunting was hampered by some local swimmers and surfers who decided that where we wanted to fish was the best place to be - deespite there being no waves.

They finally moved on when the sun set and we managed to finally get into some fish.

Sherbs picked up a nice little flatty, a rock cod and a small bream.

I eventually got my mojo back and picked up a pair of small tailor and a herring. Interestingly, the herring swam past my bait and grabbed the "popper" on a surf popper rig.

It was a beautiful evening, with just enough sea breeze to make it interesting.

All the best, Colin Hay

Howdy peeps,

Heading down to Augusta this weekend, hoping the weather holds... and was wanting to chase some tailor down there. Anyone have any advice on where to go and whether salmon might be in town by then.

Thanks and cheers

byrnedog 

Hey dudes

Headin out inside garden island on saturday never fished it before so ill be searching

for ground most of the day. Im told the place is flooded with pinkes can anyone head me in the

right direction

Cheers   

probably still a bit early, but how is everyone seeing the weather for Sunday.

The forecast was spot on yesterday, but typically it is changing rapidly. The early morning forecast is for stronger winds now, with a later drop off.

Monday and Tuesday are looking special, but Murphy's Law being what it is I will be away over east.

Interested in your thoughts

Steve

p.s. Might be in the market for a deckie sunday, if anyone is interested.

can anyone help me ive got gps cords for the fads,ever one puts me in a different spot went out today looking for them,60mile of driving and damed if i could find them,how big are they,could i please have a pin point co-ords please would be very greatful.thanks

 Going to be in exmouth over easter and the week after with the family. Any billfish still around then? Any tips would be a great help or just catch up with some crew for a beer or 2.

Dog and Pup

Just a reminder that there are a heap of new rules that took effect from Jan 1.

check out the fisheries website for them all.

http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/WestLimits/westcoast_rules_2008.pdf

just a reminder now the weather is starting to change and we can get our boats out more and more.

Hey all,

Just wondering if there is any mob out there who does trailer hire for boats or if someone would like to lend us theirs for a week? A mate and his mate are heading up to Exmouth with us on April 24th but his boat has no trailer and is moored in mosman bay. His boat is a haines hunter 680 encore with 225 evinrude so idealy would need a trailer to be able to handle this boat, could arrange a few hundred dollars and a carton and leave your boat on his mooring for the week if interested?

Pm if interested or call John on 0424157801, also any names or numbers of trailer hire places would be great!

Cheers Pete

guys,

went shopping for some sofe plastic today to load up for swanfish today... just wondering if anyone else has started shopping for lures and items for it.

any info for sales most welcome. big w canning vale has a small range of lures on sale at the moment.

how u going guys just wondering if theres ne good fishing spots of mandurah accesible from a 4.2m dinghy. iv been told to head south as i exit the cut but not sure on how far to go. ne help would be appreciated. cheers

hey guys

went fishing today at the southern wall at ocean reef harbour on the beach lol

though i was fishing for whitghing when next minut my rod an old 8 ft 300m of 8 kgs and a bean sinker rig get pulled and swiftly getting dragged towards the water so i ran and got my rod then as i didnt expect anything big my reeel was scxreaming so i tightend the drag and it was still running out toward the wall so i fought as long as i could so it wouldnt flap aroung on the beach for 15 mins after that i cut the line right by the hook and it was jsu cruzing aroung the saw like 5 patches of darkness not big but small and darted for em then all of a sudden they all moved and i realised that it was 6 rays busy feedign and one happend to go ova my rig here is a pic i was so stoked about my first ray even though it was small at about 4 5 kgs it is a first and also the feeeling like surely shecky and SOI would know and Flangies bu ti couldnt fish anymore lol there is a bit of blood but im sure its fine as it was just flapping about on the beach.

hey guys

i no this mite be a stupid qestion to ask but dose any one have and good spots arround the 15/25 m mark out of hillarys or arround the coast 

just got a new boat and wonted to get stuck into some desent fish 

pm  me if you wont thanks

danobigfish

Guys, check out these photos from National Geographic.   Sailfish all lit up and balling up schools of bait.

Awesome photography!

You can see more of the series by clicking on this link

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/09/sailfish/nicklen-photography

Hi

Ive got a banax overhead reel for sale.

To be ohnest I dont know too much about the brand, I bought the reel in Singapore a couple of months ago as a cheaper reel I could leave at work without fear of it being pinched.

I have found a link to an ebay listing of the same reel for more info if it helps....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Banax-Tracker-30L-Multiplier-Baitcasting-Fishing-Reel_W0QQitemZ320333761542QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item320333761542

The one I have is loaded with 40Lb mono as I have used it while moving the rig as a trauling setup.

Unfortunately I have to say its never caught a fish, the airation and wash created by the rig moving through the water really disrupts the lures and you have to let out say 500metres to get back far enough into better water. So the trauling behind the rig idea was a bit of a waste of time.

Anyway Im open to offers on it, I dont expect too much for it.

The catch is Im away working for another 4 weeks so whoever wants it will have to wait for me to get home with it then.

Have a good one,

Kane

Ok here it is just to share this riddle with u guys and grls.

its something fun but confusing but reaslly simple u can try work it out but dnt post the answer PM me and i will tell u.

ok here it is

There is an Apple But No Orange

There is beer but No fishing

There is a mullaway but no fish

There is swell but no waves

There is door but no handle

And the trickiest one

There is a roof but no ceiling 

By Diehard its pretty easy just dnt thnk visulize it

hey guys,this mite be a stupid question but,for those of u who have previosly owned them or have suggesions bout them can u let me know = ],having problem choosing which one suits me,which ones better for bottom bouncing ,casting and jigging etc.and also which one is more easy to level wind manually and feedback would be nice = ] .thanks guys...and also one last thing,if anyone have any opinion on other reels that are similar please do let me know,i wouldnt mind paying more for something better.

Got blown away yesterday went up to moore river and went up the beach.
Got bogged had to get pulled out by my mate in his landcruiser wich im
sure i will hear about lots more. Only to struggle with the weed so
decided to go to pinaroo point  (thanks Shecky) wich is a great litle spot would be great for a family day with the kids and a few baits out not
much weed but did blow its ass off only got a couple off small sand
whiting first time i have fished pinaroo and there was 7 othere besides
me and my mates the only fish seen was the couple of little sand
whiting we caught but at least we were out and trying and we were the one that did manage some fish if the whiting count LOL

Just wondering how big Dhuie's actually grow to.

Does anybody know?

The reason I ask is that I saw one caught that weighed in at 23kg over the weekend, cany say I have ever seen one that big before.

Cheers Steve

Previously I got the bronze lenses (spotters) and they were awesome, but I'm wondering if there is any benifit to getting the mirrored versions in blue or whatever for off-shore fishing rather than the bronze lenses? I've also red rose works well in flats type fishing.

What does everbody else wear? Not so much worried about brands, more the lense colours.

Has any one heard about any salmon being caught yet in Augusta busselton or windy harbour yet or to early.

cheers Ethan

The Naturaliste Game and Sport Fishing Club is proud to announce the Naturaliste Bluewater Classic for 2009. The event will be held at the NGSFC shed on the grounds of the Geographe Bay Yacht Club on the 14th and 15th of march 2009.

This competition is open to all keen fisher people, big and small with the aim of catching fish in the following categories for fantastic prizes...

$1000 door prize every competittor goes into the draw

Land Based Fishing

Heaviest Skippy $1000 cash

Heaviest Salmon $250 and a ninas pearl

Heaviest Herring $250

Heaviest Tailor $250

Heaviest whiting $250

Game Fishing

Most Tagged species $1000 cash

Highest point scoring Game fish or shark $250 and a ninas pearl

Highest point scoring Pink Snapper $250

Highest point scoring Tuna or Bonito $250

Highest point scoring Salmon $250

Bottom Fishing

Heaviest King Goerge Whiting $1000 cash

Heaviest Pinky $250

Heaviest Skippy $250

Heaviest Herring $250

Heaviest Dhufish $250

Briefing Night

Friday night the 13th at 7.00pm at the Geographe Bay Yacht Club. it is compulsory that every one attends this evening. Rules provided on breifing night only.

Cost

Members $30

Non-Member $40 

Weigh In

Saturday from 4pm to 5pm and Sunday from 3pm to 4pm

Presentation

Will be at 5pm on sunday evening at the Yacht Club.

Mystery Prize and Raffles

Each competitor automatically enters a mystery prize drawn on sunday night.

Dinner

Buffet dinner sunday evening at the yacht club for presentations directly after weigh in.

The NGSFC requests, for your best interests that you respect the ocean and fish safely.

Please Leave the Scene Clean and remove all your rubbish when you leave

President - Chris Brand 0427533249

Vice President - Justin Crowley 0408952863

Hey All,

Currently in the process of stocking the large soak (5000m2) on our property.

At this stage I am planning on stocking with Silver Perch and Marron. I have read all that I can find on the internet and am just about ready to start doing some trials...

Has anyone been down this path before, have any advice, relevant contacts etc.

Any assistance appreciated :)

Cheers,

Pete

First of all who uses gloves when fishing? Was thinking of getting some for jigging, popping and mainly spinning but also for when handling the fish. Can anyone suggest something? Full glove or fingerless design?

Opinions welcome

Cheers

Hey

was wondering what would be the best line for perth area for rays and sharks or anything big and not to costly like under $80 and what would be best Braid or mono?

Thnx

Hey, came across this website today, after seeing story on msn. check out the video footage...http://www.theultimatefishingshow.com/

Managed to get an early moring fish in on Saturday morning at Flat Rock. A couple of nice Tailor and some herring for the smoker. Rest of the weekend has been chores and business. It seems like a decade since I last fished already. Today, apart from a visit to City Farmers and some maintenance om my Wife's computer, all I want to do is FISH! Hmmmmmm... maybe a trip to 2-Rocks for a bit of casting off the end of the wall..... What do you guys suggest as a remedy?

Going to go up to 3 mile moore river this afternoon and chase some tailor if there isnt too much weed for any one interested we will be meeting at the groin car park about 3pm for an afternoon/evening fish. I have a spare seat or 2 in my car as well. pm me for more details

I recently had a Diawa RCS knob put on my 3000 Heartland.

I thought I might post up a picture to show a comparison to the one Matt has placed on his reel.

All the best, Colin Hay

Anybody use freshwater yabbies for bait in saltwater????

Im thinking of using them(tails and whole) in leu of prawns for whiting/skippy/herring.

These are well too small to eat.

Andrew