Just bought a new dinghy, its a 4m quintrex with a 30 hp yammy to push it along. So hopefully should serve me well

Just wondering if anyone knows many goods spots in and around perth, river or ocean, NOR, SOR doesn't matter too much as long as the tinny can handle the conditions.

Any suggestions? 

Historic Busselton Jetty to be opened

Portfolio: Premier

 How many people will be having a sicky from work this week to make the most of a few calmer days on the water?

Definately heading out Weds myself! It'll be my first trip out deep up here since gettin my boat. Can't wait!

heyy people, thinking off heading down to Moore river today. Anyone know any good spots or tips.

I would also like to know what bait or lures you have success on.

cheers

Nic

will be going out with seasport very soon

just wondering do they supply lunch on the boat or do you need to byo?

 I was using 6lb last time for flats fishing before i got bitten off by a reasonable size flathead, taking my TT ghostblade with it.

Is it better to go up to 15lb or risk it on 6, as i haven't been able to get to the tackle shops and I am going fishing this arvo.

Anything appreciated,

Andrew

 If you had been thrown the keys to one of the best set up gameboats in perth and had the opening weekend cancelled because of the weather.I have a feeling that Rhyss maybe down at the boat with a tear in his eye as we speakHope you have better luck next weekend mate just have to hope the 65 saulty is still on offer.

How does an engine hour gauge work? I have a Johnson 140 4 stoke and it sems to tick over every so many minutes like a time clock, does this take into consideration speed, revs, conditions etc?

Guys any update how your fishing going.... whats yous been catching hey? 

 i have a question for all the tornament breamers out there how do you store your lures without the constant need to un tangle trebles while changing lures in a rush i store mine in a clea plastic tray with each section holding a differnt selection of lures ie: sx40s atomics and blades and everytime i grab one every other lure in that section wants to come along or the ride is there anyway around this without having to stoe each lure sperately

Hey guys, that time of year isn't too far away. What predictions are being thrown around regarding Salmon this season. Alot of warm water off the coast this year, what do we think that means?

Has anyone had a fish on the south coast and seen them on the move?

Be interested to hear peoples thoughts.

gday all, im planning on goin for a dive in the next few days on the 5 fathom, im hopin the water isnt too dirty after all the wind and swell, has anyone seen what its been like lately?

Well, finally cracked the tailor thing after a few previous unsuccessful sessions trying......

Went for a quick 45 minute fish this morning 5 minutes drive from my place, had 4 hits, 2 hook-ups and 1 fish landed.

49 cm tailor....given its my first, I guess its a PB!

On the BBQ for breaky, was deliceous.

John

hello felo fishos jst wondern if any one havn much luck around bussellton land based have the father inlaw stayn. He keeps bagn the fishn over here hes a kiwi so need to prove him wrong been out chasen bream done alright but need more action any tips aprecated

hey guys just wondering on any reports up this way going to hit the river in the usual spots just like to know whats biting any mullas big bream.the other week i bumped in to a guy whilst i was walking my dog he caught a bream a easy 50cm first cast so hoping i can have the same luck

Hi everyone, Going to take a mate who doesn't do much fishing out on the swan on Sunday morning. Hoping to drop the crab pots and then try for some herring or tailor - where's my best bet? Heard there were pleanty of choppers around the narrows a while ago - are they still about? Would be good fun to try and troll for them, any other lure suggestions besides twisty's? And the hezza's..  read in the paper tht there are a few about in the swan but haven't caught them there yet - where is a good spot to try? Any help would be much appriciated!

Enjoy

 hi all,

need some advice from all those who use a low profile baitcaster. 

which would be a better line to put on to such a unit. mono have memory and its not easy to cast(IMO unless i am using 10lb or below) and the braid digs into the spool and cause some issues like sticking in the spool not wanting to come out..

my 1st low profile is a daiwa megaforce 100TSHL(still using now). had mono on until i spool it up with 16lb.. it was just almost impossible to cast. then switch to braid.. which works great unit you hook up something decent and the braid starts digging into the spool causing some problem on the next cast or even on the fight of that decent hook up.

have recently got my paws on a daiwa TD-Ito 103HL... hoping to get some advice on which would be better to spool on.

line class will be between 16lb - 20lb.

target weight around 2kg-8kg  (ave around 4kg mark)

lure weight: 1/4oz - 3/4oz

freshwater only (heavy weeded area) 

thank in advance.

Otto

Hey guys,

Thinking about heading down to canning bridge tonight and targeting some mulloway?

Hopefully catch some smaller stuff with the flicky and then throw out a livebait.

Am i any chance of getting one at this time of year?

Can anyone give me some pointers or general info about that area and targeting mulloway in the swan? EG: best bait, times place etc

Well, I finally got the motor sorted, sprayed some carby cleaner in to carbys. It is now going, thank f###k. What is the best method after running motor to prevent this happening again. Any tips would be appreciated, by the way it is a 2 stroke.

Happy birthday for yesterday old mate. Hope you have a most successful fishing year.

well , after all the reports of a great pelagic season this year , i was wondering how to set up for a day out wide in search of big game fish without having to spend thousands on a few  tiagra's ,bent butt roller tip game rods , outriggers , downriggers , game chairs , countless different lures in every colour  and all the other gear the pro boats use.

obviously this is ideal , but what can you get away with that will still possibly land you that fish of a lifetime.

for instance , going out with tld's or tyrnos reels re spooled with mono on 24kg glass rods??

are you going to get your ass whipped and shown the door or is it possible to get into some action provided you find the fish?

how best to get the most from lower end gear??

Hi,
Well I have changed the fuel hose and connections, cleaned the fuel filter. Still will only start once, next i will spray the car by with carboy cleaner, also change the fuel.
Any other suggestions?

what toys have you swapped for another before..........

thinking about swapping our dirt bikes for a jet ski to get back into water skiing and jetski fishing.

anyone interested send me a pm.

bikes are...

2006 kx450 with from memory 38hrs on the clock(aftermarket hour meter fitted from new)

2001 kx 125  good cond as well.

some older kids riding gear included.

someone have a nice big 26ft fishing boat with all the goodies?????? i might even swap my boat and the t bucket in my pic!!!!

now who will swap me what for the WIFE!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha

pssssss...dont tell her i said that.

cheers ron

A few months back in the cooler weather up here in Dampier we caught a weird looking Trevor. I know a little about this family, but this was odd. At sea I thought it was a odd diamond trevally but on return to terra firma looked up my "fishes of Oz" books (I have a few) and was still stumped.

Now one of the latest issues of WA angler, West Oz fishing magazine etc had a great photo of a Trevally that I recognized. That was a gaint version of the trevor I caught up here in Dampier (mine was about 5kg max). Now that fish according to the cover photo discription was a pompano.

Now I am certain that the 2 fish looked the same, especially the tail fin that reminded me at the time off a mackies. IMO I am sure now that it was this fish (or a very close relative) in a small version I caught, but as far as I can see from the books it doesn't occur here in Dampier.

With this lead I did a little research and found out my original idea off Diamond trevally was on the money but not right. It did look absolutely like a African Pompano which I am aware is in the same fam as the DT.

My question then in this thread is have anyone else caught one up here or south, where was the one in the cover photo caught, ie was it another unusual capture like the Tuna at ASI.

Neels

PS if it is common I will upgrade all my books (or glasses)

Hi Everyone, It's getting to that time of the year when I leave Perth behind to fish Gods Country again! I'll be heading up at the end of March and staying in Geraldton till end of July.I will be doing a 2 day trip with an overnight Turtle Dove Shoal on the way up, departing March 28th[Monday night] Steem all night and start fishing from Jurien north. Spend the night at Turtledove and get into Geraldton Wed evening 30th. The first 4 day trip to the Islands is also free at the moment. This starts Thursday night till Monday pm. Price for the trip up is $600 p/person for 8 guys and the 4 dayer to the Islands is $1500 per person for 4 days. We vac pack all fish and provide all meals etc... If you are keen just PM me or give me a call on 0427280770. With all this warm water I'm keen to catch something BIG and Turtledove at night is just the place to do it!! Thanks and happy fishing.Craig

Happy Birthday Alfred! You better fess up, whats for dinner tonite? I hope Tracey is taking you out tonite!

just wondering if any ones going to be fishing the kalbarri classic. I'm thinking about it should be a good weekend

Hi Guys,

Looking at building my own fish tank apox size 8ft x 3ft x 3ft 

Using 12mm glass  has anyone built their own fish tank before and is it as easy as just silicone 4 side together and a bottom

Hope someone can help

Carl

How's this shot of Wivenhoe Dam in Qld now it's choccas (197% capacity) from the recent deluge.

The view of the dam wall shows how much water it's holding back.  Amazing.

Pretty dirty water too, be a while before the bass and perch start biting again I reckon.