I think we discussed something like this recently, but lately I've had the worst run of luck when it comes to fishing or weather.  (Yes, I know about the Perth tales of woe) I've been out bugger all over the last month for one reason or another, mainly to do with a lack of fishing motivation.  I decided yesterday that I was going to break that and went out of Tantabiddi with all guns loaded for every type of fishing.  Tried for spanglies/chinamen/trevs inside the reef on poppers and divers - nothing, went out the back and trolled skirts for an hour - nothing (not good conditions either along with coral spawn), then went to my trusty old trout spot and got so towelled up that I've got braid cuts on my thumbs trying to stop them - result - ping ping ping.  Went for a quick dive on the way in a nothing, cursed I reckon.  Decided I'd ante up again today and went for a dive with a mate and we managed to find 7 good red crays + (4 undersize and 2 setose good sized females (all returned) and one buck painted - dropped), but took us about 4.5 hours as they were all deep as a result of the lightening. (photos to come)

All in all, my fishing luck has sucked lately and I need to find the love.  I'm not sure if its seeing that one good fish, or if I've been spoilt (I know what some of you are going to say) but I just can't seem to break the hoodoo and get out of that rutt.  It also hasnt helped that most of my missions are solo efforts. :(  I'm going to ante up again tomorrow and get out there, but I just can't make the decision on what I want to fish for and what is going to get the mojo back.  I'm sure some of you must know this feeling?

Anyway, thats the end of my ranting, just had to put it out there.

Cheers,

Adam

Has anybody used the Berkley Trilene clear mono line? My daughter picked me up a 2000m roll of #25 test and i want to use it on my Penn 8500SS - any comments would be appreciated.

Hey Guys is anyone going over the island for the rottenest channel swim ???

i am skippering my boat witha duo pair  hope they do well but it will be a super slow day .

I think it will be a great day all in all so if any FW mebers are going i will be in the boat thats in my avatrar pic

6m centre console just come say hello my boats called The Gambler.

Cheers guys Dave 

Hey guys? girls

was wondering if any of you can give ne your best ray rigs for hillarys and bait

thnx

Diehard

hey guys,im nicson for those of u who dont know me =] ,im 15 turning 16,year11(from WILLETTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)and im currently in tafe.doing maritime operation.and the school and the corse requires me to get some experience as a deckhand or something similar to get some experience.im only available every friday as i got monday to weds at school and thurs at tafe = ]..and ill be working for experience for approx the rest of the year,every friday.prefably around freo or even better somewhere in the river such as cruises.if u are intrested please let me know ur details and my teacher would fax u asap.i would even be allowed to work in any tackle shop that involves marine or boating,etc (bcf).and i will be working for experience and u dont have to pay me for the 10 weeks etc.so if u can pm me ur details business details etc and my teacher would explain it more to u.thanks alot guys = ]..

just a reminder to those that DIDN'T get sucked into skippering the boat 4 months ago, rotto swim is this weekend.

packed boat ramps everywhere on saturday and sunday, punchups on who was at the ramp first, and if your at leuwin barracks, $24 parking. mutha phukas.

 at least its an easterly for a change. although the trip back sunday will be fun in 20 knot southerly....

i will be packing the 80w tiagra for one g. white.

be heading out inn a mates inflatable off hillary's looking for some tailor.

any recommendations on lures?

mainly be on the troll and some casting.

Heading up to Exmouth when Gamex is on but not fishing the comp this year. Have had some success with marlin in the past but always on lures. Would like to try some livebaiting this year but need help with the finer points. Do I bridal rig a small tuna and troll slowly or is drifting a better option. What size live bait to use - length / weight. Are some baits better than others or just whatever I can catch. And what size hook - J or circle ?

Would also like to try some light tackle catch and release stuff in the gulf . Have been to the murions , Exmouth reef etc but never ventured into the gulf towards Learmonth or the other side of the gulf. To get there we would be launching at exmouth. Has anyone been in there that could suggest places to try and what to expect in the way of fishing and is thre anywhere to camp for an overnighter.
Thanks
Paul

Hi Guys, Just curious has anyone caught or seen any Salmon north of Windy Harbour? I'm keen to do a trip down south to Eugerup or Warren Beach

Cheers Kev

Hi Guys,

I'm staying in Dunsborough this weekend and have been given the task of catching the meal for Saturday nights feed which needs to feed 6 people.... Last thing i want to do is come back and say i caught a roast chicken!

Any help from anyone on where to try and what to fish for would be great.

Cheers

Any body tried or uses a shoot through hull transducer, have thought about installing one to see if it gets a clearer signal and less interferance, but was told the other day that because your going through hull it weakens signal dramatically, if any one has some advice it would be appreciated, have sold my last boat and having 6m centre cab built at present and if going down that path need to contruct box and access as construction proceeds

Thanks Brian..........

hey guys just bought a shimano blue rose has any 1 tried these rods?

hey guys, since its my birthday tomorow my dad is taking me on mills charters this saterday and i was just wondering

what sort of species are out atm and what im likely to catch

any help or information will be great

thx  

well with everyone heading to exmouth soon, well it will feel like everyone , how many people are going to be running teasers and what sort?

personally i run a witchdoctor on the starboard side and a mixture of bird teasers and beer cans on the port side with a skirted lure behind it,

have been contiplating getting one of those spreader bars but with only 2 of us on the boat this year i think it might be a bit overboard so will just run the 2, is going to be some quick work getting them out and the other rods.

whats everyone else preferances and plans for teasers this year, especially with some advice for the guys planning to make there own, i would suggest wire thru the cans, the mono will get cut thru in a hurry with all the tossing and smashing they take in the wash.

cheers

With Exmouth Gamex 09 ariving soon and many Northerners planning their trips away, I thought i'd throw in a few SPECIALS!

I personally use Penn International game reels & love em.  So, i'm offering to FW members a few deals;

* Penn International 30VSW normally sell for $999 and we sell for $899 ........ BUT get in quick with a massive saving at $699

* Penn International 50VSW normally sell for $1050 and we sell for $999 ........ BUT get in quick with a massive saving at $749 

Other Specials available so feel free to PM us, once again Thanks to all the supporting Fishwrecked members!

The 2009 Bunbury Fishing Classic will be a 2 day event this year being held on the Feb - March long weekend. There are thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Apart from the top fish prizes there are another 10 mystery prizes including 1 weeks accommodation in Exie and the list goes on. I've fished this event the last few years even managing to jag a prize one year, but all in all it is a great fun weekend.
If anyone is interested...? PM me and I can pass on the details.

I went up to cambells protackle yesterday and today to do their stocktake and seen a beautiful saltiga 6500 dogfight for $1550 and a Alutecnos 80w 2 speed for $1595. This got me thinking are these the most expensive reels and if not what are the most expensive spinning and overhead reels on the market?

inspired by the two other posts (show us your macks) (your best trphy fish)
what was your best/favourite landbased capture? mine would have to be my shovelnose from pinnaroo point on saturday

Hi guys,

I'm from Ireland and I will be arriving in WA on the 14th March. My plan is to buy a van in Perth, stuff it full of fishing rods and then head up the coast for a few months.

I am looking for two pieces of advice

1) who will give me the best mobile coverage? I will be travelling alone in a strange company so I want the best mobile coverage I can get just in case the unthinkable happens

2) as I will be mobile I'm wondering what kind of wireless broadband services are available in WA and again the coverage is an issue

Any advice would be greatly ppreciated

Cheers,

   Liam

 This will be the last post from Maine, will be glad to leave the ice and snow behind. I would like to thank you all for your replys info and insite to my posts, has been fun following your threads on other posts as well. Your hospility has been well recieved, hope to have the chance to reciporcate and return the favor. First beers on me. Howard

What bait can i use for Mullet and Herring?

Anyone going in the Australia wide Pirtek Fishing Comp?

See pic

This shark hung around the Busselton jetting the other morning. As you can see it came very close to shore. Any one know what sort of shark it is?

Hi, the other night i went down to ocean reef boat harbour and there were fish jumoing out of the water, as a beginner i would like to know if anyboby knows what fish are in there and what fishing gear i will need to get to catch them, The only fish i have ever caught is blowys and i enjoy fishing but would like to upgrade to a decent fish that i can eat. Please help

building on what WODF said in the last mackie thread. Post your all time favourit SINGLE capture in this thread. Dosnt have to be your biggest, just most memorable.
Rules of this thread, you can only post one fish so be critical on yourself

Mine, definatley the 104 barra from this season.

Not much of a breamer and wanted to give it a go in the swan....

would anybody be able to let me in on somewhere to give it a go in the swan?

will use bait and SP's

Post up a couple of or your best or biggest Mackie and tell us how you caught it. Can be any species of Mackerel. Lets see some pics!

Got a couple of PENN reels which have had the bail springs go,

A couple of weeks ago my first reel busted a bail spring, which I though one of my kids broke, but last night I was using the other one I had and it just gave way on me, same thing bail spring as gone.

These reels I brought from Ryan's store in O'conner the year he opened up, so they have lasted me a good  couple of years, these reels have been great, allways done the job for me.

Can I still get parts for them, can I order them in ???

Reel in Question is a PENN Captiva CV2000

TT ( karl )

G-day all

Im geussing that this has come up before but for a bottom bouncing reel which would be the better one to go for a Stella or Saltiga.

Cheers connors

Been going out on my buddies boat because he got the new epirb, but want to take my boat out tomorrow. Is it legal to use his epirb on my boat if he is with me?

thanks