I caught the tail end of Mark's fishing reports on channel 9... he mentioned sand whiting at City Beach. Does anyone know more specifics on the whereabouts at City Beach to find them? If there's a marker to head for?

Thanks guys.

 Hi folks, i am chasing some feedback on Seaquest boats.

Has anyone had one or have one and willing to give me some feedback, positive or negative.

Looking around the 18 - 20 foot mark.

Appreciate all valuable input as usual.

cheers Rob 

We are stocked up in all our stores so you can make the most of the Abalone Season. The first hour of which is between 7am & 8 am this Saturday, the 9th of December 2017.

Enjoy

Just received my tinny rego for the year at $120.

For 6 trips a year in a tiny boat, thats $20 an outing just for the tinny 'rego' excluding the other myriad of costs like trailer licencing and maintenance. 

Getting rid of the tinny would go a long way to a nice overseas holiday.  Little incentive for thriving business in this state.

I have had many people from eastern states mind boggled at the cost of boating here.  Apparently NSW boat ramps are owned by the state, not by greedy councils looking to flog waterside real estate for development.

Casual fishing has been deterred in this state.  Meanwhile New Zealand...

Thats like $50 to put your kids in a dingy for a spin for an hour.  Elvis has left the building.


 

 Hey just wondering if anyone knows if the ice works is still running in town or has it moved  last time I drove through i didn't see it .if shut anywhere else to get bulk ice at a reasonable  price up there  thanks in advance for any replies. 

hi guys

looking to get towables for the kids for Christmas and are looking for any recommendations for 12 volt high pressure air pump to help inflate a 2 person type tube.

cheers

 Maylands boat ramp is handy for me to launch from, however as you come in to dock your boat, there are only two cleats on the pontoon, to tie your boat to, and no uprights to grab hold of which makes it hard if the wind is blowing away from the ramp,which makes it hard sometimes, also I see a lot of skipper ticket boats operating from there, can you get your skippers ticket only on the river? What happens when the new skipper goes out into the ocean? When I did mine it was always out from Hillarys or Ocean reef..just wondering.

Mal.

 Does anyone know of any charter operators that chase kings in Sydney area. It’s going to be a present for a cousin that loves over that side. Cheers fellas 

  Hi,think that rock dumping at the stadium really has affected Perth Water, have caught between 11 and 15 size tailor there every week for the past 4 weeks and threw heaps back,, caught nothing there yesterday, not even on trolled mulies, went down to Point Walter but only caught 1 size other boats reported nothing much either

 Hi All, Thinking to do some skippy fishing as most other fishing isnt working for me...

Ive never caught a skippy before but seen people get them off the rocks at south mole, ive done some research and seen people mostly use a patersnoster with snelled 2/0 hooks? Am i right?

The thing that troubles me is i seem to alway get snagged going off the rocks with sinkers is there a way to avoid this?

Id like to know what rigs you all use for skippy and bait to get my first one and some general tips!

All info appreciated, Thanks Alex!

Chasing a new sea anchor for the tub. The search function ain't working on the iPad. What brands is everyone using. 5m centre console.

Cheers 

 Hi All,

Do you need a licence for the Swan River?  Given its salty i suspect not?  Are there any good places to take the kids?  

Cheers,

 Love to know what people are running on there boats for a live well i dont mind spending a bit of money but would like to have something with a clear window to see the bait swimming around and something that is ready to go and easy to install. the closest thing i could find is this

https://www.marine-deals.com.au/live-bait-tanks-pumps/hi-tech-live-bait-tank-with-fixed-acrylic-see-through-lid-30l 

but would like to see other options;

cheers JOSH

 Hey guys was going to take the boat down the river today to give the crabs a crack can anyone point me in the right direction on where I would have my best chance in getting a feed and what bait has been doing the damage 

cheers guys 

 anyone had much luck potting for crays at hamlin bay heading down on the weekend was gunna give it a crack any info would b great cheers

 This may be a stupid question....

I cooked my back and am still a bit slow to go take the boat out yet.

Are you allowed to take carys from the Mettams pools or is that a big No No that gets you a Merry Xmas fine...?

Ps... I di say this might be a stupid question.

Thanks for any help on this

Mat

 Highly recommend.   He just rebound two rods and fixed a reel for me .Does an awesome job and can do anything you want. Plus good bloke.

 Not a bad catch yesterday way out in the goldfields bush!!

 Hey guys.. chasing bit of advice coming down to albany/ denmark for few days after chrissy with a mate. And was after some advice.. been looking at west cape howe for a bit.. hows the track in.. and any advise on which parts to hit.. heard the steps is a good point 2 go... and will kingies be around?? Have had plenty of Experience rock fishing... got harness and pfd.. just after some helpful local knowledge.. thanks guys

 Crew,

On behalf of a mate of mine.....

He's found a Pacemaker of the above make/model.....

I'm not familiar with these boats but i know they generally get spoken well about on here by those that have had them or been on them in the past.... 

What sort of coin would you expect to pay for an average condition hull, 115 merc two banger around the 2000 vintage, lowish hours that apparently runs well, as far as i know it needs a sounder and gps.

Trailer buggered and i think would most likely be a replacement for my buddy straight off the bat should he buy it....

Your help as always will be appreciated.....

 My son and I are undetaking a road trip north from Bunbury for 10 days. Not too much planned; it's really about the time together.

Sure we will want to do some fishing along the way - can anybody reccomend a charter service coral coast ( coral bay/ exmouth or other?)

Thanks

Today . Found credit card at ramp. Made calls chased up every avenue . Found guy . He got card back. Nothing worse could happen this time of year. Good ending

Hi guys, Want to ry and get my first flattie this summer, im looking for good locations and what to use ive picked up some big johns jigs from oceanside for them but what plastics do i use im thinking zmans in bloodworm bu dont know what technique to use and how to approach flattie fishing 

Thanks Alex

 After some decent little stick baits to fish in the marina and Geographe bay. Have used the search function but they are relatively old posts. I have some Bassday sugarpens and Tackle house rolling baits, atomic scum dogs and K9's. Just after some more variety to throw around.

Cheers

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I usually go to exxy over Xmas new yrs,but with cyclones hanging around I was wondering what the fishing out from monkey Mia is like that time of year.

OR maybe just me.

Came in after checking the pots recently to have a fisheries officer check us at the ramp (every eski opened, every storage compartment on the boat opened and rifled through, went through the cuddy. on the boat for ages ....we just wanted to get going)
We only had 15 or so crays with 3 licences on board and she insisted on seeing 3 licences. (which I thought strange cos we only had 2ppl bag.

She asked how many pots the crays came out of and we told her we "share". She then went on to lecture us about pot sharing and was adamant that only two can share.
Tell me if I'm wrong.
I thought : I have 2 pots friend A has his gear ID with my gear ID on one. Friend B has his gear ID with My gear ID on the other. So I have 2 pots and 2 friends have 1 pot each.

Fisheries officer was adamant I can Not do this and can only share with only 1 other person.
IE. both have gear ID between only 2 people and the third cant share even though no one has gear ID on more than 2 pots.

hope I've explained this right. any comments welcomed

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Hi all,

My friend is looking into buying a good second hand 200 series landcruiser. I thought it might be a good idea to ask the group on the site if anyone know about / have had any issues with them? I have read about the chasis cracking issue which seems to be the biggest worry, but not sure if this is limited to the early models, or if they all potentially have this isse?

Appreciate any advice.

Cheers,

Rohan.