Seems they are fighting against common sense......interested to see other FW opinions

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/scientists-say-parks-plan-guts-protections-around-ningaloo-and-beyond-20180403-p4z7m5.html

 Bloke I know took his ex partner's new (second hand) boat (registered in her name) and their son out in the river, minus her of course.

The ex wife then got a notice in the mail from Dept of Transport , asking her to identify the driver of the boat within 21 days or she is deemed to be the speeding driver and gets the fine.

Notice says " Belmont Camera" on it. No name for the fining officer other than "W29" on the form.

The guy admits to speeding upstream of the ski area, as he claims he can't work out where the ski area finishes :( Neither he or his son have  a skippers ticket.

Anyone else heard of this happening before ? I remember seeing a newspaper about this years ago, but thought it had never actually happened.

I told him he will get two fines once they work out he has no skippers ticket.

Work full time and as you'd all know the recent forecasts haven't been ideal until this comes up..... On the misso's birthday, spewin

 Anyone up at Denham at the moment or just been? Wondering how is the weather and fishing as we are heading up next week?

 Hi Guys

Today l just bought some Black Magic 40lb supple trace leader and spooled up my brand new daiwa legalis 5000 spin reel with 30lb Daiwa j-braid? My first question is how much leader do l use for casting out stickbaits l have heard that you should have enough so when you are casting your finger is on the mono leader as the braid can fray up from your finger rubbing on the braid is that true or should l just use 30 or 40cm of leader so my leader knot is not running through the guides? Next question how many wraps on the FG knot should l use when connecting 30lb braid to 40lb black magic leader?

Thanks

I finally got out to chase some demersals today. One third of the way through the year and the weather and free time has not matched up. The conditions off Mandurah were near perfect . As always I was totally out fished by my deckie who bagged a nice dhu and the biggest baldie I've seen. Lots of fillets in the freezer equals one happy wife. 

Normally launch at maylands and travel down river, now the river is closed at the stadium bridge, where is the next best ramp to launch for down river access?

Mal.

 Had a shark on and lost balance.RIP to family and friends.Would an inflatable  life jacker have saved these two?

 heading up on the 20th for 5 days with the boat in tow, wondering if anyone has been up recently?

Next time I get some time off was thinking bout heading to dongra for a couple weeks. Just chasing some info as all I know is the bakery does bloody good pies.
I checked it out on google earth some nice broken ground north of town
Also any one no if you get squid in the port

Cheers

 This is terrible news for the Easter holiday break- very sad news.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-31/man-dies-after-wa-capsizing-sparks-major-air-and-sea-search/9607316

Cockburn Power Boat Association is putting on a FREE Fishing Information Night for general public and members on Friday 6th April 2018. Booking required, get in quick. The bar will be open and food available. All information on flyers attached. Some great raffle prizes, hope to see you there.

 heading to turners caravan park for the school holidays has any one had any luck with fish or diving down there diving and fishing gear already packed waiting to go thanks in advance for any response

hey all,

anyone having any luck with crabs in the river? thinking of a cruisy day on the river monday with the kiddies so i was contemplating taking the crab gear but ive not heard anyhting good all sumer from the river, certainly not of late?

i dived blackwall reach at night last weekend and there were a fair amount of littlies but nothing of size...  

thanks in advance

 Hey guys, really dumb question, but first time have taken the boat in a road trip. In dunsborough so when I log on do I still use my call sign from Whitfield’s sea rescue? Or just use my fit number? Also station for dunsborough?

thanks heaps guys... sorry bout the newbie question!!

 Hi guys,

Bluewater stores Mindarie, Joondalup, Morly and Myaree are open all long weekend if you need to drop in and top up on gear.

Friday          30/03/18    10:00AM-4:00PM

Saturday      31/03/18     8:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday        01/04/18    10:00AM-4:00PM

Monday       02/04/18     10:00AM-4:00PM

Can anyone help with the coords of the FADS in exmouth please or know where to get them. Thanks in advance.

Enjoy

 Hey guy’s,

Heading to Exy from the 16th for a few weeks fishing. Haven’t been up that way for years but have heard the sharks are pretty well plague proportions out around the Murion Islands these days? Used to do well around there 10+ years ago but thinking I might need a new plan this time around. Thinking of targeting ruby’s out deep, can anyone provide depths, best baits and general location to start? Will be based at the marina but not too worried about spending a few days on the west side if need be, likewise not concerned with travelling big distances out from the islands as being from the south a 70km + run each way is pretty well the norm. 

Also thinking of venturing over to Peak and Long Island to try bottom bouncing for reds, rankin etc but have never fished that region before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Not looking for gps marks or your secret spots just what area, depths etc to start in around there would be great. PM me if your not willing to divulge to the public. 

Thanks in advance for any info shared. Will post up a report post trip!

 Is there anyone going for a dive off Gracetown/Cowaramup Bay in the next few weeks. I have a cray pot down there i need to recover from the reef.

It is in 11m of water about 1.5 nm north of the bay. Cheers.

 Anyone fished Pallinup/Boat Harbour for King George Whiting and any ideas please.

hi guys

out of daiwa j-braid and shimano power pro which one do you prefer which one lasts longer and has more abrasion resistance? Also when using the fg knot on 30ld braid to 50ld mono leader how many wraps should l do? Also l am trying to decide between a shimano Sedona and shimano nasci?

 Thanks

Hi FW Crew, was wondering if there had been any regular sightings of salmon in the sound yet? Got my brother and his young bloke staying with me for a couple of days and was hoping to take them out and get their arms stretched, would be launching from Palm beach or Point Peron. Heard they were firing at the jetty a couple of weeks back but haven't heard of any since.

Cheers guys.

BD.

 to pig muck........Dave Warner is waaaaaay thicker!

  They will only learn the hard way these people.  Good to read this morning:

https://www.communitynews.com.au/mandurah-coastal-times/news/mandurah-trio-fined-thousands-for-undersized-blue-manna-crabs-catch/

 Hey lads, anyone seen this in fillets before.

 This was in one side of an 8 bar. Looked a lot different to worms ive seen in fish before 

 Flesh was still firm and clean

Hi Everyone
I'm a newbie here, pls be gentle.
I have an Ctek MXS 10 battery charger that didn't work as expected and now not at all.
Does anyone know a guro who you'd recommend I see?
Cheers.

 Are there any good places to go fishing for sharks on the Perth coast. Close to woodmans point jetty?

Keen for any sharks

THx

Bobbo

Easter Trading Hours;

Open Every Day!!

Wednesday 28th March 8.30 - 6pm

Hi All,

I'm keen to have a serious crack at jigging for demersals, I mainly fish 40 metres to 90 metres depth.

Have picked up a few good fish on jigs, but now want to set up a dedicated outfit for jigging.

What is everyone using ?

I would probably use the Stella 6000 that I already own, and want to match a good rod to it.

What do you recommend ? Are there better choices than the 6000 Stella ?

Any info appreciated.

Cheers