Just for interest on sounder pics I pulled this off this the week before th ban ended on the first drop with a 120 gm jig targeting Sambos , the  Furuno 588 is pretty hard to beat in my opinion .

 Planning a trip to kuala rompin end of August/ early September to have 2 days out chasing sailfish. Will be going with wife and kids ( not on the boat)                                                                               Looking for a few other anglers to share charter costs.  Have a few charter boats in mind but open to any suggestions from fishwreckers -please comment.  Hope you can come ! Cheers Anypuddle 

 Hey all,

I'm very green to the crayfishing game and just wanted to clarify a few things about the season.

I understand that the whites have been and gone and they are out deep now. Do they come back at all or do they stay out deep?

From here on is dropping my posts close to some reef the best way to go about it?

Thanks in advance.

 With the weather looking rubbish for the week and the mrs back at work was thinking of doing some rock fishing. 

Does anyone have any history nth of the river and any advice?

Thanks

Matt

Any one thinking of selling a xi5 or ipilot please let me know. Cheers

looks a little similar to the one before Xmas, but time will tell. 

 hi All will be up in exmouth 16th-30th  july just after basic info is it worth taking my 6.2m plate ali or poss. just go for cople of charters , never fished that place so have no clue what depth what to expect to catch anyone up there same time 

message if you can help out in any way 

cheerrs 

 Gday fishos ill start off with this is a great forum and awesome community so looking forward to contributing more. Basically we have a 1990 yamaha 40 HP 4-stroke from my grandfather and me and dad are in the process of trying to get it up and running again so ive got a few questions so bear with me.

So the engine hasnt been run in around 10 years (only have an idea) most of which has been in our garage. Aside from a bit of surface rust on the exterior it seems to be in pretty good condition but this is just looking on the outside. Dad has already removed the carbs and taken them apart to check their condition and they were looking pretty sweet execpet for a few seals which we have already replaced. Thermostat was buggered, spark plugs need replacing and we've just removed the lower leg so we can replace the water pump and we have the parts for all that on the way. If ive missed any other details let me know. Ill put some pictures in on the exterior of the engine. 

So here's where we need some help (see pictures below the question if it helps)

We have basically no experience in terms of prepping an engine after this amount of time of not being used or boat engines to begin with so what other things should we be looking at to make sure its good to go or even if it will start at all? Done some research for replacing fuel lines but any other info would be a big help

As i said thermostat was buggered and there's still lots of crap from where it was, whats the best way to clean this out?

One of the other issues with the motor is the tilt as seized from rust. Any ideas on how we can fix this or are we better off replacing whatever parts need replacing? 

Also near the water pump under the damper seal (just going off diagrams online) the metal looks like its been pretty corroded will this be an issues later on even after the seal is replaced?

Last question is when we removed the lower leg there was quite a lot of oil around the water pump. We arent sure if this is normal or because we had the engine on its side for a while or if there might be a leak somewhere. Any idea which it could be and if its a leak where it might be from? In the above picture the water block was completely full of oil which we wiped out.

Asking a lot but basically any info on the questions ive asked or other things that i havent mentioned would be really appreciated

Cheers and tight lines. 

 PRICE DROP AND FULL PACKAGES AVAILABLE - WE ARE FISHING THE COMPS NO MATTER WHAT NUMBERS WE GET SO PRICES ARE NOW AT COST - PRICING AVAILABLE TO FW MEMBERS ONLY FOR 24H THEN TO PUBLIC

This year its the 50th GAMEX and it was allways going to be a big one, but with Eddie finally cracking the grander blue it is set to be massive. We will be having a real crack at it too, and we feel that we have the crew and the vessel to be in the mix. With our first Exmouth comp going very well, taking out champion boat Marlin and combined in the most recent comp (2017 Billfish Bonanza). We where the only boat to manage to tag Marlin in very avarage fishing conditions and hooking a Marlin Grandslam on the first day. Since then we have put in a lot of time learning even more about the Exmouth grounds, and testing new gear and techniques. Including a few overnight trips refining day and night Broadbil Sworfish fishing techniques. With a new catagory this year just for Broadbill we wanted to get a head start.

We are still looking for a crew for GAMEX and AIBT. The Australian International Billfish Tournament is a 3 day tag and release comp running 13th to the 16th of March. Gamex is WA's biggest fishing comp running 16th to the 24th of March, with 6 days fishing. We will be fishing both comps, targeting Billfish and large Pelagis trolling lures and baits, running 10-60kg stand up. We will also spend time targeting Broadbill Swordfish during the day during both comps. For more info about both comps see www.egfc.com.au for more info abouts us our crew and our vessel see www.seaforcecharters.com.au

We are taking expressions of intrest from groups and individuals to fish with us. The ideal number for game fishing is 4 people but 6-8 or more is still fine just less time on the rod each.

AIBT - 3 days competition game fishing 12 hours 6am to 6pm - Whole boat fishing only $4000 - PP fishing only $900 - PP full packages fishing, accom, meals, entry fee (not flights) $1750

GAMEX - 6 days game fishing 12 hours 6am to 6pm - Whole boat fishing only $8800 - PP fishing only $1800 - PP full package fishing, accom, meals, entry fee (not flight) $3250

Also possible to fish part of the comp $300pp per day.

If you are intrested please contact us at or via our website www.seaforcecharters.com.au

You will not find better value to have a real crack at this comp, with most simmilar charters costing 20-30k+ for GAMEX.

Pricing is for fishing only, does not include food on vessel, accomodation, entry fees or memberships if required. But all can be arranged if required.

Hey all, I’m heading to the states in March and will also be spending some time somewhere in the Caribbean. I was wondering if any members have been to the Caribbean and in particular fished there? What were your experiences while visiting the Caribean and did you have any recommendations?

Currently looking to stay at one of the below destinations

Havana - Cuba

Punta Cana - Dominican Republic

Montego Bay - Jamaica

Cayman Islands and the Bahamas 

Any feedback would be great :)

hi guys, just after abit of information on this sounder shot the clump next to the bombie would you call it bait fish,snapper or weed..i would prob say bait fish tho not 100persent,cheers....

Hi all. It's been a while since I was on here posting anything. My son wants to go scooping for crabs tonight. Just wondering where the best and closest place would be to get a few. Live in High Wycombe. (Near midland). Thanks in advance.

 Went into the 50m mark out from Bunbury got our bag of fish . Newcomer Simmo got a nice fish on jig about 17 kg . Snapper and break sea filled up the rest . The estuary is firing for crabs best it's been in years I reckon.

 Took the young bloke out wide for a bash on Thursday and in between the grey band , dhuies and nearly every other demersal species around he pulled this flatty which went 81cm and just over 3kg

 Looking at throwing a new sounder and plotter on the inlaws boat.....

Going to get the Furuno 628 sounder but shopping around for a plotter.....

Does anyone know anything about the ONWA gear? 

Not looking at breaking the bank to upgrade their gear on a boat that doesnt get used enough but still want something reasonable....

 Hi All, Ive been out to eshed a few times for mulloway before because my friend was trying to get one and i just tagged along, Personally i think im using the wrong rig maybe and dont know what I should use. im using a paternoster with one line coming off to a circle hook snelled to a livebait hook and using live scallies as bait.

what rig should i use and is there any other good baits?

thanks Alex

 Hi guys. Iam looking at buying a Hema 7  track navigation unit but been told that I could down load an AP for my iPad  for around $ 150. Plus I need a GPS type receiver for my IPad for when it's out of phone service range .

Can anyone recommend whether this is a better way to go and which GPS receiver unit I should purchase .

Hey fish-o's,

Recently a good mate of mine tooke me on my first outing targeting yellow fin whiting on poppers. i have caught heaps of yellow fin before but always on bait..... I never had any luck on lures until yesterday. I had some success due to his guidance on how to use lures properly and now im hooked (mind the pun) its all i can think about.

I was wondering if i could get peoples opinions on retrieval techniques and what works best for you. Im not asking for spots to fish. just what you may have learned in your time targeting these little pocket rockets of the shallows.

Thanks in advance!

-Steve-

But this one tops my list of incredibly steep.......would never even consider it in anything less than a  fourby, you must have negligable swell .....yet this is on the Great Ocean Road a little east of Port Campbell (and that is another story as they use a crane to lift boats in and out) and hence on the Southern Ocean.  Two boats had braved the conditions when we were there and the Southerly was just building up......stuff that for a game of soldiers!

 Good day guys and girls,

I have the oil bath caps on my trailer hubs and if I fill them about halfway full the oil is all gone within a very short distance - less than 50 kms. It definitely comes out the back seal. I am wondering if this is standard or is the oil meant to stay in there much longer than that?

In saying that though, the bearrings are still very smooth and don't seem to get water inside them at all. This is my first boat trailer with this design so any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

Enjoy

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 hey guys, i am installing a electric winch on  my trailer to pull the boat on with. I am going to use the wiring loom supplied with the kit. Just wondering if there are any issues with running direct from the car battery while idling, as i am hearing that having a battery on the trailer is better, but i don't want to go that route. Surely the wiring kit supplied would be suitable !!

Any thoughts / advice is welcome

 Preparing for a few days at and around rotto has anyone had any luck on these yet?

 I have been boat fishings for 2 seasons now and to date have only caught 1 snapper that being around the Hale road reef structure. Apart from that I am more of a fish feeder than catcher. Do i need to go well beyond the 3 or 4 nm area to catch snapper, is 12 -15m to shallow?, should I be looking at heading out to the 30 to 40m depth area to locate them. I am starting to think that the one I did catch was actually lost. Not looking for actual locations but more the distance out and depth. I have the boat to get me there, a 6m cc old Razerline with a 130 honda on the back. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

 Casting with 4lb braid. The line is getting tangled around second last guide. I figured the line was so light the wind was doing it. Changed to 8lb same problem.  Not sure if it's the type of braid I'm using any suggestions will be appreciated. Want to stay as light as possible.

 Hi Guys,

Looking for advice on what setups to use for beach fishing in Exmouth.

Trying to target sharks mainly for a bit of fun and just wondering what is a good size line to use? Mono or braid? Size and length or trace? 

Will also be having a go at using a shimano TLD 25 with a short beast master rod and casting with a drone. Have done a couple of tests around perth and it works well so far. Is there any reason why for this setup i couldnt go 100lb braid with 150lb trace? Was thinking of going overboard on the setup and just adjust drag as necessary in the hope that we loose nothing.

Any suggestions as to why this is a bad idea? 

Thanks, Scott

 Had a few trips out over the break in some fairly ordinary wind and conditions, but the fish made up for it with some awesome bangers and some crays to top the bags off. Son topped it off today (last pic)  with a bang on 10kg model.

Oh and so lovely to get pinged by some wanker in a yellow boat today lol. Watched him drive right by us and press the waypoint button on his GPS, good luck chum we were well off our mark.

Not sure if the link will work

https://m.facebook.com/groups/589569121144801?view=permalink&id=1249545458480494

 hi guys,

nightmare today, all pumped and ready 1st thing, launched the boat, parked the car (5 km away haha) mindarie was soo busy 

got on the boat to notice after starting the sterring was locked up, the wheel would not both left ot right, even trying to manually turn the engine wouldnt work,

oh well, jog back to car, retrieve  the boat in the launch ramp, (nothing i could sorry all those that had to share the other ramp, at least people felt my pain)

father in law has a mechanic heading out later,

has anyone had this happen? steering seize up just like that?