Looking at getting an overhead jig/bottom set up to target pinks / dhus etc in 20-30m depths but undecided on star or leaver drag reels with or without level wind. 

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheers Paul

Decided to take the family out for a day on the Barcrusher yesterday. Knowing the wind was only getting better during the day we headed for the north end of Garden Island to find a piece of sand to park up on for the day. Noticed storm clouds building in the distance so we decided to head over to Carnack island and let the storm roll on by. What an amazing view we had. after the storm had passed we found out patch of sand enjoyed the day and let the kids practice their squidding skills.

The plan was set to take my young bloke and Fishwrecker BIG Q and his boys for a sons day out yesterday and as the weather looked good out of bunbury anyway we set of about 10am.

Down the bay we headed first spot a couple of nice black arse for lucas /my boy/ and a fox fish to start the day .Looking back towards Mandurah and Perth way i can understand what weather you guys copped heavy cloud noticed..

2nd spot bit further down towards busselton in 30m and Lucas got his first dhuie about 57 cm in length .Big Qs boy ethan got his first  a undersize one as well that went back .

3rd spot back towards Bunbury and same depth Big Qs other boy james dropped a nice fish but then ethan caught a ripper of a King George at 55cm . Then my rod took of from the back rod holder hit the top of the outboard cover and nearly went in the drink /lucky me.

A nice dhu of about 8-10kgs come over the side much to the boys laughing and  high fives . Then time home was called about 3pm. A proud couple of dads and some very enthused boys ready for the next adventure.

 Gents m

after razor530 mobile if any one has it...? He’s interested one of my outfits and I’m heading away tomorrow morning firstup!

 Hi All, I go to ammo jetty every day i can after school and on the weekend fishing, ive been noticing around sunset everyday people show up and just spin off the end for spanish mackeral with lures. Ive been thinking that now im gonna try it my self because its something different to what i usually fish for on the jetty. So i just mainly need some tips on lures, times, tides etc and also a setup to save for (would a saragosa 8000 be good?)

Thanks Alex

Man stuffed up heaps around rocko. And yet flat as a tack at work. Floods. Trees. Roofs . Cars , windows, and fencing heaps of damage

 From the South Coast today. 
Spoke to a few guys and they hadn't seen a fish so looks like they haven't started firing up yet. 
This school was out of casting range.
 

 Wondering what launching at point Billie at ningallo Station is like... Best on what tides heading up soon for first time 4.5m Ali cheers 

 For my area this year has been dismal for Tailor..... I have fished and lived in this area for many years. My techniques are sound and work when I go to new area's or fish for different species. 

Last week we finally got into some good Tailor...not as thick as previous years but some were decent fish over a kilo, enough to put a smile on our faces.                                                       

One thing that I have observed is that we are now pulling fish out of parts of the beach where I have never caught fish before and that parts that for many years were never fail hot spots are now empty of fish. Overall their numbers appear to be down by a good half......I think the lower numbers can have several possible causes...

* Seasonal or cyclical changes. That are a normal part of the oceans ever changing                   moods like water tempretures, poor spawning seasons or some other natural cause. 

* Lack of baitfish / food. Their is less bait visable in the water ( People under 50 probably         wouldn't have seen a decent school of Whitebait) Herring are less abundant also to the point where I no longer see fisherpeople at some of the old Hotspots. They are visable where I like to fish in reasonable numbers... if I chose to target them im sure I would do ok. 

* I have observed Pro fishers row nets around entire schools of Tailor. I'm not pro bashing here     It happened so that needs to be included into the mix.

* Over fishing by recreational anglers....I'm sure that this does happen. I have'nt seen a crazy run of just legal choppers for a long time and this is where some anglers used to get greedy but in my personal recent experience I have not seen many people doing well on the Tailor in my locality. Possibly due to the techniques they are using and lack of local knowledge. Personally we only keep one or two fish each so if 3 go we would keep a maximum of  6 fish, but often less by choice. 

So what has been going on where you fish. Are you doing well on Tailor. Are the numbers up or down from previous seasons. 

I would love to hear from some fellow Tailor fisherpeople as to there experiences, observations.... and maybe suggestions to improve things if you think that is neccessary.

Mobile , checks all safety gear( very suprised ). Very safety consious. Watched him do my mates motor yesterday. Very clean and professional. Worth a look . Good rates. Is something doesn't need replacing he shows you. Anyway thought may help someone.

 Hi All,

Firstly thanks for the add..... tot he moderators...

And my question:

My to girls (4 and 2) are mad keen to catch some blue swimmer crabs, normally we buy them but keen to let them have some fun catching and cooking a few.

Hopefully it will start a love of fishing and crabbing for their future.

I rember I used to dive for them somewhere on the river around South Perth but that was many years ago.

Wondering if anyone could point me to a good spot that might give up a few crabs for them.... and the best time to try with some nets...... and the best bait to be used.

Thank you all heaps In Advance

RJV

 A lot of choppers are suddenly making their way out to an area off Mandurah. Hope all is good.

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I'm curious to hear what people carry as a basic tool kit on their boat (in case of a breakdown) and methods of tool storgae to prevent rust.

Many thanks,

Enjoy

 G’day guys,

I’m in the early stages of planning a trip to Cocos and Christmas Islands in September/October this year.

I have read the Fishing is mind blowing at Christmas Island!

Looking for any advice... are there any land base options for throwing lures? Any recommended charter operators that do single days that won’t leave me crippled in debt? 

Long shot, but is there anyone out there willing to take an extra set of hands in exchange for some cash?

I know my way around a boat, have a 640 myself and have fished extensively over my whole life!

Feel free to PM me also!

Cheers! 

Sam

 Hi All,

Am away at work and fly home on the 1/03/18 for RnR for what i thought was perfect timing for the annual bunbury fishing comp.

Can any one shed any light on if the Millard Classic in bunbury has been cancelled for 2018 as this is what i am hearing?

 good news for anyone interested in carnarfin fishing comp in CARNARVON , due to the support of the local chamber of commerce carnarfin will be back on in the same format and over the same time. Facebook and web pages will be updated with in the next few days with more info. 

Bloody glad I haven't been invited

 Jazz charters hooked a marlin 50m of water near rotto quite amazing

 Hey fishos

lokking at one of these for my son, he is currently away and wants me to get it for him. Had a look and looks ok, was going to get a pre purchase inspection done.

$6200 with 280000 kms on clock, turbo diesel. Does anyone have one of these or recommend something different, he has about 10k to spend.

 just been looking at the video on their FB page. Caught on a mulie apparently by an 87 year old man with one lung on a normal rod and reel. Lost at boat side, estimated 130kg Black.

https://www.facebook.com/581828688554007/videos/1883580258378837/

 hi all, anyone had any luck on tailor between myalup and mandurah recently ?

might have a crack this arvo 

cheers 

 Hey guys

Looking to update an old Raymarine e80 MFD on my old mans floating gin palace. It needs a 256 MB or smaller compact flash card to upload the software, but you cant easily buy them around town. I have one coming via ebay but notm for 4 weeks!!! Slow boat form China. 

Anyone got one I can borrow or buy so I can do the update. I am north or river. 

Cheers

 Can anybody ID these lures? 2 more lures added

 Well with only a week to go until the Classic starts,  is their any other members going in the comp?

Heading up on wednesday.

 Have the salmon hit the south west yet? Haven't heard too many reports?

has anyone used salmon heads or frames for cray bait?

 Hey fishos

has anyone on here built there own pizza oven, looked at the diy kits and they start at $2000.

End of Summer SALE!!

Whilst summer is nearly over the best Boating and Fishing weather is nearly upon us.

30% OFF STOREWIDE SALE for 5 Days ONLY excluding reels (see below)

 Hi guys not sure if this is in the right section but u was very lucky over the weekend and my dad bought me a 2003 4.2 m stessel with a 30hp cv yamaha.  I am over the moon all he has asked is that when i sell what i have to give him the money which will be less than half what he paid. I haven't taken the boat out yet hopefully today or tomorrow for a quick run after work. I have read some mixed reeveiws on the internet about the engine oiling up the plugs after only afew minutes at idle but there are also reviews sayibg that they have no problems.  Does anyone else have one of these motors and what have you found?