Gday all,

Just after some advice/information on building a aluminium trailer, has anyone built one or have plans to do so? Or if a forum on here already exists, any advice would be much appreciated.

 Hey team, new to the fishwrecked family. This has no doubt been asked to death in here but just chasing some guidance. Heading to Exmouth next week for the first time taking a boat (5m Trailcraft) for 11days up there. If i get out wide i'm pretty stoked just to be trolling a couple of lures out the back as i've never landed a Mackie. One question though, if it blows up sou westers can you still fish inside the reef comfortably on the west side or is it better to head into the gulf if that happens? (long range forcast isn't looking epic the first few days)

Thanks Champs and will hopefully post a pic or two of something more than a sunset! ha. 

Cheers.

Hey guys

l plan on doing a couple night fishing trips on the collie river never really fished it can you catch Mulloway in there this time of year l was thinking l fishing at the junction is that a good spot for this time of year? Any advice

thanks

 Not fishing related,  it haven’t been on the tools for a while and got the nance this trip. Been good to get back in a cook for once, normally stuck in the accommodation and sorting out helicopters 

Hi

My mate Alan will be in Coral Bay from tonight (Monday 8th October) and he is hoping that someone might have a spot available either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. He has his own gear and is willing to pay his way plus for fuel, bait costs etc. He is staying at Bayview and his telephone number is 0419 890-509 if anyone has a place available

Cheers - Eric

I'm interested in hearing people's experiences who have activated their EPIRB in an emergency.

What was your situation, location, rescue time, and changes (if any) you have made to your emergency procedure/safety equipment setup.

For the record I would support compulsory wearing of lifejackets whilst vessel is underway for all boaties and passengers offshore.

Many thanks,

 Gday all,

Heading up to Denham in sharkbay next Easter school holiday and like to know who does charters out there for the day.

Cheers 

The attached pic from the Sunday Times this morning. Surely a misprint.

Demersal Ban 15Th October to 15th December. Right? Cockburn Sound 1 October to 1 Jan... please correct me if I am wrong.

 For those that have paid for the premium Bouyweather is it worth it?

Is the info any better than the free sites?

Mike

 hi guys looking for some squid spots any info appreciated thanks

got down the sarv for quick fish chasing some bait

mrs manage to knab a couple which was cool

it had been a while for her on the sand with

her leg playing up .. stripped up a couple with

no joy with the seaweed making it impossible

too set gear .. got some baits for next time

so happy days !! Cheers pirate.. 

 Just wondering the best place to catch a feed of squid in the mandurah area, i have a boat so can get out!

Enjoy

Just heard on the radio that a boat has not returned from a fishing trip.

The radio report said a 5.5 metre vessel left Cockburn on Wednesday night with 4 on board and was due back yesterday/last night but has not returned.

Search underway this morning.

Hopefully all will work out well, and we'll see them being interviewed on the news tonight.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/police-search-waters-off-rottnest-and-fremantle-for-missing-fishermen-20181005-p507vu.html

 Hi all I'm planning my semi-regular Pemberton trip with my teenage son soon. We normally go late September but our last trip 2 years ago the water levels were way too high for most spots we fish. Anyone know what they're like at the moment? I may leave it for another few weeks and see then.

Appreciate advice as it's hard to find the time for a trip at the moment so I want to try and get it right. Spending quality time with my boy is reward enough but a few fish doesn't hurt! We mainly target trout for catch and release but a few reddies to eat are always welcome.

Cheers

Was thinking of going out early morning or late afternoon baitcasting mulies or spinning lures for tailor at the back of the reefs off either two rocks or mindarie just wondering if anybody has done the same lately with any luck? It will be the first time ive ever done it so any tips appreciated and I know already to watch out for them swells cheers Dave

 Put a pot in on the public holiday Monday last week just to see how things are going and have got afew crays each time i check it but i have a occy that seems to be visiting too. Should i move or just keep going in same place still getting crays so am pretty happy going to get afew more pots in the water as its pretty quiet out there in terms of other people potting so have plenty of room to go. 

 Baits placcies  and a pb on jig.

We were lucky enough to see this over the weekend.

 hi guys ,

i just got the auction catalog for Smith Broughtons in Midland and there is an 8.5m Abcat with huge electronics package and twin 225 4 stroke yammys up for auction this week .

thought it may interest someone on here ? has big radar for discreet pinging too - this is apparently my favourite thing lately!

cheers 

 Few nice shots from the last 2  months. 

The top pic was from inside cockburn, the rest are from outside the sound. Some days I've seen multiple schools on different spots so I reckon  numbers are good. 

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Then you just gotta find someone whos life gives them vodka... and throw a party!

On Friday I got made redundant by my Sydney based company. Downsizing and being replaced by a computer program. YAY! The job hunt this last few days has been painful. Im looking at job applications online and wishing I was a bloke. So many more options. Sux to be me! The only job I got excited about was a Skipper position with Top Gun and im not even qualified to do it. Lol. Now that would be living the dream.

Anyway im looking for a laugh so if you have any funny fishing stories (or a job for me) id love to hear them. Happy First Day of being unemployed to me! haha
Happy Monday everyone!

Hels

 I have noticed BCF has Elite as a "clearance" line, which means it has been discontinued.

Other chains are having big discounts on them as well, should I buy one cheap or wait for whats coming out next?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-30/china-super-trawlers-overfishing-world-oceans/10317394

Best pies I have ever had in a long time.

Fishing video report from Friday, looking for workups

 Im up grading my chartplotter to a 12 inch screen any ideas on brands with the best maps plotter alone cheers

Hi under load its not got much go it sounds like it want to go kind like bogging down

what im wondering is what can ii look at do to  try to fix it myself without  taking it to a mechanic yet

it was runngn fiine but has sat for awhile im thinking of running it out of fuel and putting all new fuel in it im not sure if any water in tank or not ..

Hi FW Members,

 Store now is in its last couple of weeks of closing.  Everything is a mimimum 40% Off store wide.  There are still plenty of Daiwa Certate reels left now at 40% Off!

After 12 years we are closing down our Bluewater Tackle Mindarie store.  Thanks to all the members who have shopped there over the years.  We will be doing a sale over the next month or so to clear through everything in store.  Feel free to drop in and see the guys and grab a bargain.  Below are some of the sale items with a lot more in store.

MINDARIE CLOSING DOWN SALE

STORE WIDE 40-70% OFF EVERYTHING
Products                                              Pricing
 
Snorkelling                                          60% Off
Rods                                                      40 to 70% Off 
Reels                                                     40 to 70% Off 
Braid                                                      40% Off
Line and Leader                                40% Off
Hooks                                                   40 to 70% Off
Terminal Tackle                                 40% Off
Clothing                                               60% Off
Lures                                                    40 to 80% Off 

Cnr Sarasota & Pensacola
                            Clarkson  WA  6030

Thanks,

Bluewater Mindarie

Enjoy