Hi Guys,

Any jettys in the Swan worth throwing crab pots off? Will be good to pull my son away from the playstation for a few hours.

Cheers Matt.

Just a heads up, 4m shark around Safety bay Penguin Island

Firstly I would like to wish Members a Happy New Year and thank you for your continued support and encouragement.  There is no doubt we will continue our FW sponsorship into the future.

After spending quite a bit of time designing the shop front graphic, my good mate from the east (we have been mates since I was 2) flew over for the install this week.  It is amazing how printing technology has moved on and needless to say I am very happy with the end result.  We tried to make it quite clear what we offer and this is now up for all to see.  There is still a bit more signage to come but it is good to have this bit over, and the Showroom now has a “real” feel to it.

WA Fisheries has granted my Fish Processing Place and Fish Processor Licences.  The decision to grant was advertised on 3 December and there were no objections from “affected parties” so the licences issued on 6 January.

What this means is that we can now make burley for sale and process and package our own baits.  This couldn’t be done before the licences issued but now we can start to prepare so that we have a supply when we finally open (likely to be 1 February).  Although, if any FW Members would like to “get in early” you are welcome to send me a PM and I will let you know when things are available.

Although the second-hand dealing stuff has caused a bit of controversy, my licence has been issued by the WA Police.  As I have stated previously, we intend to operate a consignment only business for “higher end” equipment and we have the licences, secure premises, processes and relevant insurances in place.  It is important however that a suitable, simple English, consignment agreement exists and I have now prepared a draft as below.  I would really appreciate any comments that Members may have regarding the draft agreement.

It feels like we are on the home straight regarding set up however there is still a lot to go.  We will be at the premises from now on so if any Members would like to drop in and say hello you are more than welcome.  We are now actively seeking goods for consignment so if you have anything that you would like to display, please let me know.  A FW Member has already provided some gear that I know Members will be very interested in and I will publish details of this in due course.

Our web site will change significantly in the next few weeks as we detail the products and services that we can now offer from a purpose fitted out showroom, and I will advise when this has been done.

Thanks again for the support and all the best for 2016.

Hi all

I was new to alvey reels a couple of years ago when i bought my first one. I now have 3. Because alvey recommends the use of low stretch line, I always bought platypus lo stretch for all 3 reels as it was the only one that said low stretch on the box 

After two years of being snapped off by small tailor on 8kg, small sharks on 15kg and last night on a small bronzie on 24kg lo stretch, i have had it with this line.

If i bought 1000m of 24kg tortue, is that going to explode my fibreglass spool when i hook up to a shark?

I read a forum post about a guy who used 15kg berkely big game and his reel exploded 10 minutes after spooling it.

I like alvey reels but i hate lo stretch platy.

Dont want to kill my spools using random line.

What would be a suitable alternative for 600m+ of 24kg?

Thanks 

 Spent 10 mins knocking up a batch of burley this morning hopefully it pays of on Sunday 

Enjoy

Just need some tips on getting the crazy deep do go down to 7 meters. I have the lure tied to the main line via the split ring. Trolling at 4 to 6 knots but the lure just stays on the surface. Distance behind the boat is about 30 to 40 meters.

Cheers.

 Any thoughts on heading out tomorrow night. Nice winds , flashes in the sky?

 hi guys

looking for someone that might be able to help with central locking on a 2007 Iload van

key button wont unlock doors but when i manual press unlock/lock button inside it will do all doors.

key will only lock from outside but not unlock. this is with key in door.

any help would be appreciated

cheers jason 

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 Can anyone tell me what is the situation at Two Rocks regarding the ramp at present? Looking at going out Monday or Tuesday.

Cheers

Twiggy

 Hi guys, 

looking to find some tailor on rotto, any good spots?

im there for a week and have a bike with a 4 piece rod so I can ride anywhere

cheers Sam 

How do you guys handle deckie mates breaking your shit on the boat. Took out my brother in law who fishes a lot and he broke a rod, a drink holder and a fixing for my clears. The the two fixings cost me $20 to replace but the rod is going to be $90 and I don't really want to ask for the money and no offer was forthcoming.

I've taken out other mates just squidding and have two boxes of jigs and say one is fine to use, the other is user replaces. Thinking of setting same rules for mates who want to come out and don't have their own gear and borrow the Mrs' gear i.e. set the break it and replace it agreement before we head out. I've also thought about buying a few cheaps combos off Gumtree for deckies to use but my house is already full of rods and reels.

How do you guys go about providing gear for mates, family etc who want to come out for a fish?

Was on the train this morning so didn't get a good look at what was going on but was surprised to see a dinghy with canopy in Lake Monger on the Freeway side.

 Hey guys i have a Coraline Oceanrunner 670 and when it gets up on the plane it leans to the left. I have tried loading iceboxes and gear etc on the right but it still does it. My back is completely stuffed on the left as a result of the way it slaps on the water so i was after anyones thoughts what could be causing it. Any thoughts? Pics below

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 Hi guys just chasing some info on the plastic/nylon that's on most bait boards. Like the cutting board material in the kitchen. Need something for the bait bird on the new tub or keen to see/ hear what other use. 

Cheers Rosco 

 Anyone up in kal or got any info hows the fishing been lately. If anyone is keen for a fish give me a yell

Hi Guys

I'm heading over to japan on a snow boarding holiday in the next couple of weeks, I will be in Tokyo for about 5 days before we head up the mountain,

Has anyone been over there and found some good tackle shops worth having a look at? I know there pretty mad about fishing so I'm sure there will be some good ones around.

any info will be appreciated

 Seen one of these the other week and was wondering if anyone has one of these they use as a drift anchor, very well made

Interested in going for a troll this weekend to see if any maccies are around. I'm looking to head out to the FFB from Rokko and am wondering if its worth having a crack or am I too early?
I haven't seen any posts even though it only early into January.

Any info is appreciated. Cheers.

Hi guys,

anyone purchased a set of running boards for your 4WD lately. Ford is quoting me just under $2300.00 for a set.
Bugger me, I could purchase a set of wheels & tyres for that.

anyone have any other suggestions, like companies who will make for you, without wanting half your retirement nest egg :(

thanks in advance Wez

 Any one going for a marron season opens 12 noon on Friday I haven't been for years any tips on which rivers to look at don't want spots just a bit of advise . Cheers 

 No wonder the she's a tasty fish !! Bloke I know

pulled this whole intact cray out of its guts !!

we all know they eat em anyway ! But still

a trip to see one in such good shape ?? Looks 

close to size aswell !! Cheers pirate !!

 Still hasn't stopped. Good mate has lost 3 big jarrah pots in 2 weeks.2 from 35 m of water nwest from point peron .and 1 from inside Sth West Bank. They haven't been cut . 2 dives in 35 m mark not on the bottom anywhere.   Question has anyone used small gps saterlite transmitters yet? Cost around 30 dollars silastic them inside pot . ( out of view) Once they hit surface they can be located. In all my years I have never seen so many pot thefts? Pretty sad really . Karma will get them one day. I would hate to have to replace 3 pro jarrah pots. Not cheap.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-05/tenders-close-for-environmental-monitoring-of-cockburn-sound/7069476?WT.ac=localnews_perth

Caught 17 tailor and 30 herring (3 licences). I forgot how good eating fresh tailor are   

How cool is this. A 10% increase to the known number of freshwater fishes in Australia.

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2015/s4382050.htm

any one got answer

seen it  afew times, herring frothing in the water

wont take a bait nor a lure

down at gracetown and they are schooling and boiling just behind the weed but no one can catch a thing

thx

Hi Guys,

Got to fish out of Hillarys last night and went to a location at 33m. Decided just to look for fish with my Furuno FCV587 with my best mate G taking it in turns to locate and drop on anything looking fishy! Used Squid with Mulies inserted.

We fished from about 6pm to 9pm and kept 2 fish and released 7 more (mostly around the 45-55 cm mark)

I dislike mornings and love it when I can fish into the night :) Was a bit dodgy minding Cray pot lines on the way in, but managed to avoid them.

Looking at some of the fish that members catch here, this pales into insignificance...however on light gear it was fun and very special seeing that many dhufish at once.

Hey all

Anyone been prawning in the Swan lately? Thinking of dragging the next few nights. Is it far too early or can you still get them in Summer?

Also best places to try?

Cheers

Ryan

 Hi all great site for information for a newbie , as the name suggests I have a great record of catching Blowies in the Sawn , Just got myself a nice boat and intend to go out from freemantle into the wide blue ocean ,just wanting an idea where would be a good spot to start don't intend to go out for mikes as yet do the closer marks to freemantle would suit, any ideas would be much appreciated ,had s few boats in my time not really done much fishing from them