CRANKA CRABS in Stock @ Oceanside Tackle and Marine

We've been very busy and this is the first chance to unpack and price up. For the guys that have pre-paid we will put aside, for the guys that are to be called that will be done today and YES we still have stocks but not for long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Compeat Angler Nedlands also has plenty in stock so pop in to one of us and grab some bream candy!
 

Been trying to go for a fish after work for tailor in the cut. Been away working up north for the last 6 years so about time I did this again. Usually from my memory this is the right time off the year, and just when the sun start setting.

Has anyone had any joy so far?

Neels

The following pics tell the story. It's big. Fish believed to be a Pacific Bluefin Tuna, weighed in at 411.6kg and caught by a women angler. Expected to be a new world record.

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Gday fellas

Im getting set up for deep drop and looking for crew. If your keen and have own gear ie electric combo , rigs, lead , prepared to split costs and fish metro grounds, let us know. Usually launch from woodies.

pm me thanks

Cheers Mike

hi guys , ive got a furuno 587 with a tm 260 on the back of my 8m ali , i had it installed by Ben from fibrelite (recommended by Rhys at furuno) and while the install was great and the unit is excellent at lower speeds , i can only get a good clear reading at up to 18 knots. (20-60m of water) i understand 100m+ depths require a slower speed.

i have moved it down twice slighty and made an ali plate to stop the roostertail off the tranny hitting the side of the 250 yami my question is should it be angled down at the rear ? and if so how much? and how far under the hull should the bottom face of the tranny be?. (i am fairly certain i have all the settings right after having quite a few guys familiar with furuno in the boat and Rhys's help from furuno.

any help appreciated

 heading up to cervantes this weekend just south of hill river, has there been any tailor caught around the area? staying overnight and will be having set baits out in the water at night for anything lurking by .

any info would be greatly appreciated & post photos on sunday.

cheers fw members.

 Hi guys, just bought a secondhand 2006 Stessco 4.7m centre console with a 50hp Honda and the bloke that previously owned it out his heart and soul into building it into an excellent boat. The only thing lacking is that the GPS isn't all that great. I have looked on the App Store on my ipad and the 'Marine:Aus and NZ' app seems really good for $50.99. Does anyone use their ipad/iPhone as a GPS and have any good apps to recommend as it seems like such a cheap and good value for money investment?

Cheers!

hi guys, im really starting to get into freediving and spearfishing, got everything exept gun, and weights. Ive got the belt, but I was just wondering how much weight I should be carrying. I wear a 2-3mm wetty, and I weigh around 85kg. ill be diving for crays and spearing in no more than 10-15m. Ive heard that for that kind of body weight id be looking at around 4kg. I can get 2 x 2kg weights for around $20. But is that enough?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 I have five days on the island at Easter but it seems BOTH charter operators have ceased operation, do we have any members up there or other contacts as I would really like an opportunity to catch a wahoo or mahi 

 Hi guys, just want people's opinions on whether it is worth running a separate sounder and GPS or just stick with one unit. Currently have a hds 5 combo. Have the option of getting another hds 5 sounder only. What's your thoughts? Run two separate units or save my money. Cheers for your input in advance 

cheers Rosco 

 Hey guys 

I am thinking of going for a camp session next weekend down to sues bridge after hearing about trout there in the Blackwood river can anyone tell me any more and is it true thanx guys 

I was wondering what size hooks everyone uses for mulloway this is for the river and usually with livies preferably scalies but was a matter of interest because my scalies seem to be deing to quickly and if you use snelled or single hook.

Hey Guys.

Just wondering if anyone has used these new jigs from shimano...only seen pictures but they look pretty awesome!

interested to see if anyone has used them and how they went?

 Hi all,

After giving the trailer a once over recently i reckon its time to invest in a new trailer.

Have a 6.4m trailcraft sportscab and hoping people might have some advice on good dealers in Perth.

Appreciate any info.

Thinking of going yanchep tonight, has anyone been there recently, if so had much success? I haven't really fished there before. Was thinking of trying around the groyne or just south of it.

Would it be worth chucking some lures out or just stick to bait?

Cheers

 Fished Sandy Cape last weekend and caught my first mulloway.  Other than that, I couldnt even hook a herring.  Still stoked with the result.

 Hi wondering if anyone out there has a set of A0 A1 or A2 volvo duo props that I could try on my boat for an hour. Trying to get right props for my boat and it is expensive if you get them wrong, as they dont let you swap them. More than happy to pay in beer etc...

used the deep water point boat ramp last Friday for the first time , I cant believe the Melville council has the cheek to charge people to use it the facility is a disgrace the ramp itself is as slippery as an eel and has no wash down facility . I spoke to a ranger that was at the ramp when I coming out and he said they get dozens of complaint's about it but council refuses to do any thing about , Guess when some one gets hurt on the ramp and they get sued they will do something about it

 Hi Guys, anyone keep sambos? Are they a worth eating? 

Cheers, Charlie . 

Does anyone know how the FAD's off Bunbury have been fishing since their contruction?

Im curious because they have been down for nearly a year now and they are not too far off shore. The only post I could find on the forum is about their construction and what people expected. 

Any knowledge on the subject would be really appreciated. 

Cheers

 Not a bad morning. I'm defiantly Hooked on this Soft plastic thing big PB for me measuring 93cm 8.7kg (19lbs) on 10lb gear. :-) 

 http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=8107

Government has released drum line catch data. More caught metro than down south, but down south sharks were bigger. 63 of the 66 caught were Tigers, 2 Makos amongst them too.

Hey all
I'm chasing a 27 MHz radio.
Went to test mine today and it's f&cked.
Probably should use it more than I do.
Anyway I need one for the Rotto swim and though I'd ask here first before outlaying for a new one.
Maybe someone has an old one sitting in the shed.
Cheers

 Hi All,

Myself and some mates are heading up to Greenhead / Leeman in a few weeks time with a couple of small boats (4.0-4.5m). Does anyone have any advice on ocean conditions for boats on the smaller side? I know it can get windy up that way and want to play it safe.

Also, any tips on good depths / directions (not asking for specific spots) would be a greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

J

 Took Friday off because it was looking damnnn good. Left home at 4.30 am and headed up the coast with my young fella and had the boat in the water by 7.30. Checked the pots after 3 weeks and managed 5 size bugs. I had a strategy to hit the mid 20's and a bit of ground that's had success before. Had made up a burley bomb and dropped that down with the pick. Within 5 mind my little demon blood took off and a few minutes later a nice Pinky followed by another not long after. Then something huge hit the deckie's rod and after a few ball tearing runs he lost it so more kicking of the inside of the boat lol. We headed out to the 40's and produced the Baldie before the wind started howling around 11 so decided to head in for beers ;)

 I live close to the murray river in north yunderup and put four crab nets off the bank today. I go and check the every half hour or so and only look for a few for a sandwich. The spot I put them is communal so I have no problems sharing and if somebody is fishing before I get there I ask first and then only set to the outer edges as to not interfere with them. Most people are really good and leave them be but some peope can't help themselves and think it's okay to check them for me. Often the nets are no where near where i threw them. It just frustrates me that's all.

 Thinking of giving up fishing and take up curling after watching the hot assed

Russian women's curling team. 

on a serious note been fishing the canning lately with soft plastics for very little results, wondering how others are fairing.

Hey everyone,

My mate and I are planning to fish in Cockburn Sound for the first time on his boat. We are not seasoned boat fisho so I thought if I could get some advise from here. Could someone recommend us a spot (Can PM if you dont want it public) if you dont mind.

Thanks heaps

This is cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA-xIQqg1fw

Cheers

Brad

 I see Mark McGowan wants to offer a subsidy on the purchase of shark shields.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/21500029/shark-shields-safer-than-drum-lines-labor/

I wouldnt mind a subsidy on my epirb, life jackets, flares, marine radio.........

They should place signs along the entire coast "use at own risk!"