Hi guys,

We are looking for expression of interest for people wanting to go to the Montebello Islands with Blue Lightning Charters and a member of the Compleat Angler Nedlands team. We have 2 trips we could do this year based out of Karratha:

The first is 7 days fishing from the 6th July 2016 to 14th July 2016 - $3350 each down to just $2950 (max 8 spots only).

The second trip is a 5 day fishing from the 24th July 2016 until the 30th July 2016 - $2950 each down to just $2650 each (max 8 spots only)

 I've recently had the opportunity to go fishing every week out to Rotto and I've realised this is a good way for me to get into jigging.

I'm looking for advice on the right gear and jigs. At the moment I have a Shimano Cazna 4000 with about 3/4 of a 300m spool of PE4 Sunline and I switch this between an old Penn Powerspin rod and a 7ft Jarvis Walker Aquatec depending on what I'm doing. I'm wanting a rod that will allow me to chase Snapper and Dhus without paying an arm and a leg.

As for jigs, I have a couple of knife jigs and I was given a Shimano Lucanus 100g which I'm really eager to try, but I've heard the Octa jigs are a better option. Soft plastics are also something I wanna test out. Thanks and tight lines in advance !

10 avid fisherman go to Rotto landbased. They head to their favourite platform and catch 10 dhuies and 10 blackarse and 30 kingfish between them. I am assuming this legal?

I am assuming bag limits apply but not boat limits considering they are off the rocks.

 hi everyone,

I know salmon fishing between the capes is a really good place for salmon fishing ate, but I am not sure where between the capes is best? I was planning on doing the day trip from Perth on Friday to head down between the capes, but I really don't know any beaches along there that are good for salmon. So which beaches that are north of Hamelin bay between the capes are good and reliable beaches for salmon at this time of year? Not looking for your secret spots just a nice place to spend the day at between the capes with my family.

thanks,

lachie

Hey guys, 

This coming tuesday 29/3/16 a mate and i are thinking of heading out to little island on his 3m dual hull tinny and we were hoping to hook onto some fish. Would you guys know the species which we should target and also any other good spots that could be accessed with his boat that arent too far off shore? 

Cheers Kal 

 Any fish wrecked members in coral bay at the moment that wang to head out tomorrow? Late notice I know 

Looking for advice. Looking for a good salmon rod for flicking lures from the beach. Also don't want it super long so I can use it on the boat as well. Will be matched up with a 6000HG Stella. Got a fairly good budget so any suggestion would be great. Thanks

 Hey Guys,

Heading down to busso soon, looking to try and catch something big off the jetty, whats there and how would I go about catching it? I have a reel with 300 meters of 80 pound braid on it so i should be able to handle anything.

Cheers 

Sam

 Just saw a 585 and p66 transducer for $500 ono on gumtree [in mandurah].

good value if you are in the market for one.

Finished this off the other week. United composite blank with Aftco hardware.

These blanks have a heap of lifting power and will fish 37 to the hilt..

We decided to go the heavier size 4 butt for ease of mind and wind on roller guides with oversized tip.

Went a standard USA hypalon front grip.

If you are looking to build something like this, I have the specs I used on file.

Happy Fishing!!

 Hi guys,
Trying to get over to Costa Rica in the next few months on a little solo fishing adventure. I'll be trying a bit of stickbating and throwing softys around so I'm taking all my own gear. 
I've usually just thrown my reels in hand luggage but flying international and with a full camera bag has got my thinking about trying to check them in.
Has anyone checked their reels in for travel (certate and saltigas so not keen on them getting damaged)
Would you trust them in a full on pelican case or should I just stick to hand luggage?
Cheers,

Anyone know where I can get some purple Cal's grease in Perth before I go down the online route?

Ok guys

I know the Salmon threads are going to be done to death so just wanted a bit of advice from the South West boys whether (from recent experience) the Salmon will hang around or keep coming through toward end of next month? Basically I have a holiday place down there but wasn't wanting to have to compete with the crowds both on the roads and the beach so didn't plan to go down just yet.

Will make a short trip if my planned dates around end of April will be pointless.

Any advice will be awesome.

Cheers

Ryan

 Wont be new to many on here but new to me,  a mate put me onto "aliexpress".  he gets 150g quality demersal jigs in lots of 5 for $6.40us each delivered.

Ive been having a good look and its pretty cool, buying direct from china suppliers. (i do seem to recognize a lot of designs that are sold here at 3+ times the price)

Carbon arrows are a bargain for any archers on site.  Plus there are some sweet knives - though some customs will not approve of, lol.

My friend pays be credit card and has got heaps of fishing gear and stuff for his business (trolley wheels and random stuff) with no dramas yet.

No i have no financial interest in aliexpress.!!!  Just put my first order in today, will hopefully post a pic of a dhubanger on one of the jigs soon.

Tight lines (on cheap jigs!)

 Anypuddle

 Looking at the weather... what does everyone reckon easter boating wise? What day is looking best Fri, Sat, Sun or Mon. Seems to be good but some storms arounds. Forecasts for last couple of days have been jumping all over the place.

Much in these storms? 

 Hi all,

headed up to the Dampier archiapeligo this weekend and am intending to spend a week out fishing the islands and am curious to know what's been on the bite recently.

Cheers

Jeddddy

 Apparently the salmon are.coming in from behind rotto in big schools, i am the worst fishermen to exist. If i wanted to bave a go catching some off my jetski hiw woukd i go about it. Would i yse a lure or bait?

 Would just like to congratulate all involved in the no to fish traps in the Gascoyne issue,

just heard on the radio that they Won't be Allowed.

Well done to all!

Is it just me or over the last few years there seems to be more boats coming closer to you when you are fishing or diving.Im not sure what drives individuals to b line to a boat if they see them fishing or diving but certainly over the years its getting unbelievably frustrating. Two weeks ago I was diving of myalup with a mate and my step son watching the boat (dive flag up) and a muppet drove around my boat and stopped on the bubbles above where we were diving to what I can only assume to mark the spot. Not only is this practice extremely dangerous its illegal to do so. Unfortunately my step son didn't get the boat number but described it as around 6m marone bar crusher with a radar and two large white antennas. He had a radar and still had to park on top of us which gives you a good indication of his intelligence .unfortunatelly without a number we couldn't complete a full report with dept of transport. Is it just me?

Yuk.
When I go out for a meal I always order something seafood.
On Friday went to a "not to be named" restaurant in Mandurah and ordered the special Barramundi. Looked great on the plate but what I got was NO barra. Meat was like mushy crap. Whatever the fish was it wasn't over or under cooked, and was moist BUT it wasn't the flaky Barra I am used to. Unlike me I actually questioned what it was and was told it was Barra. Bollocks I thought because that fish is one easy to recognise and taste (even though I don't rate it very high).
I suspect it was either Nile perch (Imported and hence "old" and meat's gone to mush) or other.
Pisses me off when you order something and you get some cheap alternative.
Has this happened to others on here - I am certain it has.
No wonder I don't go out to often to waste money.

www.youtube.com/watch

 Hi All,

I'm heading to Albany for the Easter break from Melbourne. Planning to hit the rocks, beaches and piers within an hour drive of Albany just not sure what to expect and what sort of rods/gear to take. 

So far taking 2 surf rods and 2 other heavier spin outfits. Does anyone have a rough idea of where to start, what species are around at the moment and how to get onto them?

Thanks in advance.

Stefan. 

am heading down to Dunsborough over Easter (with the rest of Perth!) and was wondering if there were any being caught land based?

windering if I should pack the rods or not (won't really have time to fish, but if there are reports of salmon being around, I will have a go).

Thankd in advance.  

 Hey guys just wondering if any one has had snapper that the flesh once cooked has gone mushi and soft to the point it just fall apart?

had a few boys say they have had down here in bunno and I got one yesti that was very average on the plate.

does anyone have any ideas why?

Hey guys, guessing this is in the wrong section but thought I'd give it a shot here since it's the most active.

I'm lucky enough to be flying up to Exmouth for roughly a week at the beginning of April, I've also managed to screw the small budget I had for the trip thanks to an unforseen change in my work and living arrangements and booking the accommodation way to late (basically I'm broke!).

I did a quick search of the forum but didn't see anything that was recent or relevant enough.

So my big question is does anyone know of, or can point me in the right direction to locate a cheap (and I mean cheap) rental/hire/loan car?

I've checked all the ones offered by the companies at the airport and while their rates aren't too bad they'll put a decent dent in the bait and beer budget. Think my rod tube will end up being longer than some of those cars available. Don't have any plans for offroading will most likely just be trying spots between the marina/town to oysters at the furthest so just after something reliable that wont break down and can get me from A to B for a week. 

Cheers for any help

(Slightly unrelated but do people usually just make their own rod tubes out of the larger stormwater pipe rather than having to carry and pay baggage fees on multiple regular rod tube?)

Thanks guys

The following information has been gained from the ABC fish reporting site.
It's good to see that DoF has responded quickly to a report by a concerned citizen about unlawful fishing activities.

Well done fisheries keep up the good work which is of benefit to all honest fishos.

USE ILLEGAL FISHING GEAR AND YOU COULD HOOK A FINE

Department of Fisheries Media Release 18 March, 2016. MR07-16

Failure to stay with a net and using illegal gear has caught up with a man from a southern Perth suburb, who was fishing in WA’s north. In Exmouth Court on 8 March, 2016, Brian Robert Elsum from Anketell, was ordered to pay a $600 fine and forfeited his 27 hook setline for a number of illegal fishing gear offences.

The court heard that on Friday 23 October last year, Department of Fisheries’ compliance officers received information regarding illegal fishing activity at Giralia Station in the Exmouth Gulf. When the Fisheries and Marine Officers arrived at the station they retrieved two nets from Giralia Bay that had been set using metal stakes and one setline, with 27 hooks attached, which were unattended at the time.

Whilst retrieving the nets, a number of fish were released to the water. In a video record of interview, the accused admitted to owning and setting the two nets and the line. Senior Fisheries and Marine Officer Ben Gryta said the practice of set lining with dozens of hooks is an unacceptable and an illegal method of fishing. “Exmouth is surrounded by remote coastline and Fisheries and Marine Officers are determined to investigate and respond to illegal fishing activity and we ask anyone with information to call FISHWATCH on 1800 815 507,” Mr Gryta said.

“Fishers should be aware that even in remote locations they need to stick to the rules.”

Net fishers in the Gascoyne are permitted to use only one net at a time and must be in attendance of that net. The use of metal stakes such as star pickets is also prohibited. When line fishing in Western Australian waters, fishers must be in attendance of their line and are restricted to no more than three baits per line.

 Hey guys! Up in Kalbarri at the mo and having a blast with the palegics even though its not really turned on yet. Hearing rumours that there is a fad close by with heaps of action at the mo. Does anyone know the location of the Kalbarri FAD? It may be out of reach of my 4.7 platey but hoping its not too far out. Also if there is anyone else up around this way keen for a fish let me know!

Bit of fun for the night

 About a week ago, I bought one of these combos and have had nothing but trouble with it.  I've only had it on the water once, and although the fishfinder feature seems to work OK, I am having all sorts of "fun" with the GPS.  It will mark a waypoint when you are sitting on the water over the point I want to mark. However, when I have tried to input waypoints at home, that is another story.  Sometimes it works and sometimes it won't.  When entering the GPS coordinates, it will sometimes allow me to save them.  Most times it won't.  When that happens, it will also bar me from using the left and right curser feature.  But then, sometimes I cannot get the lovely new machine to allow me to "place a waypoint" at all.

I can't fault the guys from All Boats and Caravans, where I bought the machine.  They have tried very hard to discover the problem and at present it is at their shop while they download the latest software onto it.  Have any other Raymarine users had this problem, or have I just bought a lemon which I should have replaced under warrantee? 

 hey fellas

i'm heading up to dongara in a couple of weeks and i'm lucky enough to be using my mates boat while i'm up there. apart from trying to get the mrs onto her first demercil i'm gonna have a troll and see if i can land a mack or 2. Has anyone got any tips for trolling up that way? do just troll along the back of the main reef or do i search other spots? been fishing out of leeman and jurien before but never had any luck with the pelagics up this way. Any info would be greatly appreciated . cheers