Fishing Discussion

General Fishing Chat

Trailer Refirb Mandurah?

 My boat trailer is in need of a birthday. Rust is starting to take its toll and I don't want to take it long distances in the condition it's currently in. 

 

I need new guards (tandem), new leaf springs and U bolts and new axles and the bearings done.

 

Anywhere no anyone in Mandurah that would do this or should I just get another trailer?

 

Cheers.


Lobster licence

 Does anyone know if you need a rfbl and a lobster licence if diving for Crays from the boat, or will the lobster licence suffice if no fin fish are taken? 


Friday Funnys

 

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Keep Losing Herring...

 Hi All, Ive been getting a few herring lately with squid as my bait (im going to try some prawns this weekend) and a longshank hook but i just keep on losing a around half i hook, Its not when the herrings out there its when the are right next to me on the rock they just either jump, falloff or get you caught in seaweed. is there anyway i can reduce my losses?

Thanks Alex


Shore Catch Sends WA Products East

Shore Catch is proud to advise that we have sent our first 1,000kg pallet of locally made products to Victoria.  Products supplied were shredded mulies and shredded mulies blocks.

Well done to Callum and Hutch for the excellent effort in processing a tonne of shred over a couple of days, great job guys and your hard work is appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing how the Port Phillip Bay pinkies like the products.  I dare say the Bay will be quite a suitable environment for the shred to work.


Tailor yesterday in the Swan

 Hi had a good day yesterday in the Swan, caught 11 size tailor, and threw heaps back, mostly around the City end of the river.

 

Mal.


Yabbies

 Hi crew,

Anyone know where I can take my kids to try and catch a feed of yabbies? I love eating them and the kids will love catching them and buying them from Kailis costs a fortune!

Happy to drop off a carton also if anyone has a private dam that's over stocked...


Carnarvon Holiday Houses - Reconmendations? - May 2018

 Hi all hope all is well,

The planning has began for our 2018 Carnarvon - The islands Assualt - Part 2 - Fishing trip

Looking for a Holiday house for 4 Adults - 2 Boats - upto 7.8m for Ten Days - doesnt need to be 5 star - just functional and secure.

Can be out of town a little if required ( prreffered actauly ) 21st to 31st of May 2018 

 

Thanks in advance any advice / suggestions. 

 


Urchin Point DHI

 Hey everyone,

Has anyone been to Urchin Point recently? First Time heading up soon and just wondering what is at the shack now days ? Have read some reports on here from a while back but can’t find anything recent. 

 

Cheers


3/4 pots

 Hey guys just wondering cheapest place to buy 3/4 pots 


Tyre size

 I have these size tyres on my jeep and will need new ones soon.

the size I have is 245/65/r17 and was wondering if the following 

size would be ok. 

245/75/r16. The car does have a 1 inch lift


Pelagics Offshore From Fraser Island

Hi fishos,

I am new to FishWrecked and realize I should have become a member years ago.

I am chasing a bit of information regarding chasing pelagics offshore from Fraser Island. I have recently upgraded my boat and can now venture over the breaksea spit and would like to chase wahoo (never caught one), sailfish (never caught one) and marlin out there.

If anyone could spare some tips on where to head to find these fish it would be highly appreciated.

tight lines


Furuno GP32 Waypoint Download

Looking for some help from the FW brainstrust.

My cousin has an old GP32 that has a tonne of waypoints on it that he wants to download onto his PC. We've worked out he needs to connect the unit to the PC via a RS-232C cable which I have but mine has a rectangular plug.

Can I cut the RS-232C cable I have and splice it to the NMEA wires coming out of the GP32 power cable to download the waypoints to the PC?


Wreck sambos

Has anyone had a crack lately for sambos on the wrecks out back of rotto?


Overhead reel

 G'day everyone, I'm in the market to buy a overhead reel for jigging/bottom bouncing and trolling. Been looking at the shimano Torium and Daiwa saltist lever drag, does anyone have these reels and could give me feedback as to which might be the better way to go? Or if anyone else has any other recommendations I'd love to hear them. Cheers 


Jet Boats

 Morning everyone,

Looking at getting an old Crayboat to fit out and use for trips offshore and extended trips etc.

Came across a jet boat around 10m but I dont know much about maitenance and fuel consumption for these particular styles. Are they any good ? Or are they just good because of being around alot of rope?

 

If anyone on here can give some insight into them it would be appreciated.

 

 

Thanks 


Halloween Funnys Added Toffee Onions

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Added Toffee Onions


How not to cross a bar

 www.instagram.com/p/Baz5WKWlIrv/

Big flash CC on an outgoing tide and incoming swell. Doesn't end well


JLM BODYWORKS SPRAY PAINTING

HI guys, contact Justin on 0418660354 if looking for the following happy to help...

Located in Rockingham.....

Automotive Spray Painting

Marine Spray Painting

Industrial Spray Painting

Panel Beating 

Car Detailing


Exmouth Game Fishing Charters

 Seaforce Charters will be operating game fishing charters from exmouth during November and December.

After our recent success in the 2017 Billfish Bonanza, we have decided to stick around in Exmouth and hassle the local billfish a little longer (that and its just blowing a gale in Coral Bay for the next 2 months). We will be running full day dedicated game fishing charters departing the Exmouth marina. We are only offering the boat to be charted by groups. we can cater for groups of 1 right up to 12 but the ideal number is 3-6 for game fishing. We will be exclusively targeting Billfish including Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish and also the prized Broadbill Swordfish (daytime deep drop). We will be in the peak of the Blue Marlin season, and with our larger vessel we will be able to fish out wide for them in most conditions. If the weather is favorable stayiong out overnight chassing Broadbill Swordfish closer to the surface is also an option. We fish 10, 24 and 37kg stand up with top of the range Shimano gear. Our vessel "Valiant" as I have said before is no airconditioned show pony. She is a 50ft Westcoaster ex crayboat. Not your typical game fishing launch but the combination of the large aluminum hull and thumping Detroit diesel engine raises fish like no other. As demonstraited by being the only vessel to consistantly find and tag Marlin during the recent Bonanza.

Prices (<6 pax):

1 Day - $2000

2 Days - $3500

3 Days - $4500

3 days highly recommended, includes overnight chasing Broadbill. Weather pending.

 

Current available dates:

8th - 10th November

13th - 17th November

20th - 24th November

27th November - 1st December

11th -15th December

18th - 22nd December

 

We are also take expressions of intrest for 2018 GAMEX and AIBT.

13th - 16th March 2018 AIBT (Australian Internation Billfish Tournament) 3 day competition game fishing, from $5,950

16th - 24th March 2018 GAMEX 6 days and 1 night competion game fishing, from $14,950

 


Tips for targeting kings around Lancelin/Ledge?

 Hey guys,

was wondering if anyone has any knowledge about catching yellowtail kings around lancelin or ledge point, anything would be greatly appreciated, need to get a decent bend in the rod while demersal ban is on!

 

Cheers, Brodie

 

P.S This is first time posting, I’m new to the forum 


Demersal jig hooks

With some time to spare I'm looking to make up some assist rigs to use with demersal jigs.  Ebay and Ali Express have hooks branded Proberos (some black and others stainless steel).  They look OK but I thought I would ask if anyone has any experience with these.  Any other recommendations welcome. 


Trigg Blue Hole

Hi,

Not the first time this has been asked, but I haven't been able to find a clear description of where people can safely fish on the actual reef at Trigg.

I've added a couple of images to make it easier. Is it possible to wade out to the area in the first image where the lower red arrow is? I know it doesn't seem likely, but gotta ask to be sure.

How about the hole where the top red arrow points to? Is this normally fished from Trigg Island?

In the second image, I've circled around what I understand to be the "Blue Hole". Am I right about that?

Any tips for my own and others safety (and productive fishing) would be greatly appreciated.


Any tips for trolling for Tailor in the Swan?

 Hi guys, was wondering if anyone here fishes for tailor in the Swan? heard they come on this time of year, and whereabouts to try for them.

Any ifo apprecieated.

 

Thanks Mal.


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SHIMANO STELLAS & TWINPOWERS 30% OFF

 30% off these reels that are a dream to fish with. All Stellas and Twinpowers, while stocks last, sale ends 8/11/17. Don't miss out!


making has rigs

 was just wondering what lb wire does everyone use for  gas rigs and what brand have you used. iv tried halco but its abit hard to snell 100lb. anyone have any tips to getting over this problem?


Saltiga BJ 3500/4000

 Hey guys anyone been using one yet? Pretty much a Certate HD with hyper gears, an eva knob and a tad bit lighter than a 15 Saltiga. 

 

Well looking to replace the older Saltiga game 3500.

 

Any feedback would be helpful guys cheers.


Moving far north to exmouth and beyond. Help/advice

 So iv always wanted to move away from Perth to a fishing town up north. Would be bringing the 4wd/boat and the dog. Would probably have to give up bricklaying and look for another job type as there is probably not enough of that up there ? 

Have any of you lads made the big shift? Where? Any reccomemdations on where/ better work opportunities or any jobs on offer etc? Have mining experience aswell but would be a last option to go back unless smaller stints. Cheers, Marko