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

 Tried to find old thread, couldn't, another 2hours trolling in the sound no good, is it over.water 3 weeks ago was 25.5 near the loading jettys 23.5 today.will keep trying

 BCF finally shutting their doors on them, employees didnt look too happy. Not much left on the shelves.

Long way to go north or south for a decent tackle store.... hope someone fills the void in the city.

Hey,

Just wondering if there is any way of scaring or deterring these pesky feathered mongrels ?

I went out today and although I am starting to dabble with jigging and soft plastics I am still a believer in good old fashioned bait.

I was trying very hard to set out an un weighted bait today and ended up catching the same Mutton bird not once but twice !!

After yelling at it, pretending to throw something at it and waiting for it to get a bit bored and fly away, I chucked the line out and it got a bit of depth before the bastard came flying back....landed....looked at me.....looked under water .... looked at me again ...... then dived down and grabbed my bloody bait again !! They can dive remarkably deep. Impressive but annoying at the same time.

The second time I caught it I looked at the priest and the thought crossed my mind however I just dropped it back into the water and it just flew a few feet, ruffled it's feathers and turned around as if to say give me more !!

I left and the bird stayed .... he had won.

Is there anything that will keep them at a distance apart from buying my own wedge tailed eagle to sit on the roof of my boat ?

 I have a tynos 30 that i have just bought for ballooning and the line is bunching up in the middle instead of laying the line evenly. Anyone experienced this before? Am i just missing something simple.

thanks in advance

 Hey guys,

fished south today in 20 mtr and got sum good fish - happy times

was down between the capes today ,

ran across several reasonable schools [20 ton ] of salmon up on top tailing

should be reports coming in this weekend id think of peeps getting into them along the capes beaches etc

hezzy

I'll be up in coral bay mid this year with a few mates, but we're doing the whole families/wives/kids deal this year, for something different.

I've been google mapping the areas up to around 50km's south of coral bay. looks like there's some good beaches for fishing/swimming/setting up for a day, although I was just wondering what the access is like through that whole area.

I'm well familiar with North of coral bay (Cardibia station), but not south. is it on stations? is it restricted access? what is the general terrain like? we're obviously in capable 4WD's, and there are some tracks all through that area, but just don't know whether you're actually allowed to get in there.

pm if its easier or you don't want to promote anything.

cheers

 Looking for a mobile marine mechanic to service my 2007 115 etec in Yanchep. Any takers or recommendations? 

 Looking at going sundayas i am after recovery tracks and a air compressor, do they normally have good deals at these shows. a long way to go from mandurah to find nothing on sale..

 Enjoy 

 To be on watch on a divers boat.very lucky divers I reakon

 I have had a epirb for a little while now, bought it used. I have never got around to registering it. I know i should have straight away, how do i go about this without the original owners details?

Praying to jesus , allah , buddah or any other deities for good conditions over the easter long weekend , wanting to test out my new 175 suzuki .

And if they can , maybe getting the fish to be on the bite would be good too !

 Gents, 

Heading down south to Augusta over the easter break with the inlaws. 

Really keen to get the line wet as I am down there for almost a week. 

No Boat so all land based.

If anyone knows the area, or has a few tips of what's biting and where that would be great.

Was going to try my luck of the new marina rock wall, and head around near the lighthouse for a flick.

Hamlin bay is not out the question if suggested, and neither is some bream in molloy (tried without much luck 6 months ago)

Any tips/advice would be muchly appreciated.

Regards

Tmac

 Hey guys chasing info on wagoe heading up next week. What rigs do you use to bash the reefs is it just a case of fishing the edge of the reef or cast out a bit. Secondly what sort of bait both reef fishing and balloning for macks. Cheers

After much R&D the “commercial super shredder” is undergoing final testing.

The building of the machine required “outstanding” mechanical engineering.  The “sneak peek” build shots are below but there is still more work required before it is WHS functional.

I hear what Members are saying about the “value” in being able to use the machine to process their fish waste (rather than dumping it in the bin).  An update on the proposed shredder “use models” will be provided for Member feedback when the build and testing is complete.

Mick    

 Hey guys this Friday me and the mrs are driving up to shark bay and Exmouth to swim with the whale sharks, and of coarse fish fish fish. Would anybody have any tips or places to go I have 10 days up there and have a 4wd would love any advise. Thanx guys 

Ok, three weeks until the annual family holiday to monkey mia.  In the eleven years we've been going there, we've nailed the pink snapper, the blue-lined emporer, the cod and the blue bone.  We've even found the spanish mackerel.

What i have never found are the mulloway.  Seen them caught off the beach east of the ramp at night time, but never seen one taken from a boat (mine or others).  But i read articles about catching mulloway boat based out from monkey mia.

What sort of grounds do they like to inhabit?  Same areas as pinks and cod and blue bone, or should i be looking for different habitats?

Hi all,

Want to try ballooning but not sure where I should buy a helium tank or cylinder rather then hiring one. Any ideas where I could get one in Perth /WA.

cheers Rob

 Hi guys

me and my family are heading to bremer bay over the Easter holidays, we haven't been there before just wondering if any one can point us in the right direction

we will be taking a dinghy but looking Manley doing land based fishing

thanks wogboy

long shot but wortha try lost a small plano tackle box with 10 or 12 whiting lures in it at island point in Mandurah Estuary while getting back in the car .
if anyone happened to find it id be real appreciative
cheers
tony