I don't have a torque screwdriver/wrench and pretty sure I've overtightened the manual release on my outboard. Is there a rule for how to tighten eg tighten and back off 1/8th etc or do I need to fork out for a tool that measures the torque?

 Hi Guys,

Looking at fitting a radio/MP3 player to my boat - need something waterproof and resonably priced - have any of you bought or used this unit?

Enjoy

 4 trips into the season and this is the biggest fish ive come across aha, still yet to see a trout. Have caught about 100 redfin no bigger than 10cm. Might try a kayak on the warren or through dwellingup next trip

Has anyone here had any luck on the trout this season?

hi all

Wanting to try my hand at jigging for the first time. Wanting to get a spin combo but unsure on the reel. I currently have a 8000 Stradic and wanted to know if that will do or do I need to upgrade? 

If you saw the footage of this on the news yesterday you'll know why I put the  ??? in the subject line after the caption. The footage shows a hammerhead shark - which im guessing from the footage is about 2 metres long - swimming around this guys kayak its probably just come in to have a bit of a look at the kayaker. Everytime it comes close enough he tries to hit it over the head with his paddle and the splashing of the paddle just excites it. Maybe im wrong but i dont think that shark is the slightest bit interested in eating him i think its just excited about some comotion on the surface and thinks there may be a fish or two around busting up on the surface. Did anybody think that guy was being "terrorised" by a "relentless" shark as the news put it ? 

Tuesdays pinks bring  on the big boys

 Diawa nude. See through with pearl white. And 6 thin Fluro stripes. No cloth . Over 40 squid on jig last few days still looks new.great jig

 Snuck out yesterday arvo after  work for a quick  fish in the 30s.plenty of small dhus  released .good to see some warm weather

Finally picked up the new boat on the weekend and drove it back up north, towed like a dream on a custom built ally trailer. Boat is a custom Redline Marine 7.6m with Yamaha 300 and trim that would suit a show car.
Now just couple days to wait till holidays to take it out and put a few hours on it.

 Am thinking about spending a few hours out the back of Carnac Thursday Afternoon/ evening if anyone is interested, and the weather plays the game.  Leaving from Woodies, I'm flexible on the launch and return times.

PM of text 0413572099

Anybody else mildly peeved with the coinciding of shite weather on weekends over the last month or so.  It's continuing this weekend, although Sunday arvo should be OK 

 Still a heap of big squid around. Duo jigs killed em. The1 super big one was attacking all the other squid to a while to get the bugger. Great morn out with Ian.

Gday I work with a couple of guys who are going to kalbarri this long weekend. They wanna get out onto oyster reef and try for big tailor in the river mouth where the boats go through but dont have a boat. Is there someone up there you can pay money/booze to  who will run ya across and back in the mornings? i thought i heard there was but cant remember im just trying to help them out cheers

 Looking to head out after lunch for a fish in the 30s/40s, head back into anchor and burley before sun down for some snapper, back at ramp by 830.

Any ones free from work and keen let me know via PM.

Leaving from woodies.

 Brendons pb 16 kilo. My gear boys boat . Still a cracker . I thought they where mad going for mullys . Proved me wrong. Top catch

Dodgy gave me a good idea from the other thread, so we have your go to brag memory, whats your fishing story you tell that reminds you and others of how bad fishing can be at times.

Hi all,

been a while since I was on here. Hope everyone has been getting out there. I however haven't been. I recently moved from Yallingup to Margaret river and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction on where to launch my little 18ft pacemaker and possibly where to head out to catch a feed with my young boys, or land based.. hope to meet new friends and possibly head out with someone who needs a Decky. Will share fuel etc. Met some great guys on here, Liam, Doaky, Dave etc and everyone has been very helpful. Thanks in advance Don

 So when it comes to meeting a new bunch of people and you're having a few beers and the fishing stories start, whats your go to memory?

 Hi Guys

Loooking for someone to give me a quote to do a full wire and install of electronics, Trim tabs and various other 12v accessories to a brand new boat.

Either send a PM or call on 0431 296 840

Thanks

Jason

turn up the volume and enjoy !

https://youtu.be/VAmXSC0SSFQ

 Being doing the hard yards, been out night fishing 5 times in my 3.2m car topper in the sound, 3 times with devo (fw member). Night on the 5fathom bank, last thursday night north end of garden island amongst 30 other boats with another mate. NO SNAPPER. Everything else KG, duies, whiting , herring, black butts, tuna. 

Im frustrated as im seeing these photos up here of all these snapper and i cant get 1 ha ha.

Well last night went out i was the only 1 there , i thought this is it, my time to shine.

Burley out, baits out, working soft plastic waited couple of hours. Bang rod took off, line screaming this it, the 1 ive been waiting for , grabbed the rod , Big head shakes snapper for shore , fish ran out wide of boat 50 pound braid 80 pound leader got him covered was a big fish struggling to get him up of the bottom , he turned, went straight for the wreck pop goes the braid ARRR. I was screaming like Robson Green, choice words coming out of my mouth suprised Rockingham couldnt here me.

All over , packed up me tackle box, rod under me arm and sobbed all the way home lol.

Well.....  try again tonight i suppose ha ha Ill get 1.

(Had to vent to someone misses sick of here me)

If anyone's heading down to Walpole with the family this weekend for the school holidays, come down to Rest Point on Saturday morning and join in the family fishing day that Murdoch University and the Department of Fisheries are putting on. 

There will be a free children's fishing clinic to teach kids the basics of how to catch estuarine fish such as Black Bream, Flathead, Whiting etc, and to promote sutainable fishing practices, correct fish handling and caring for the marine environment.

While the kids are fishing, adults can find out about current fish research that Murdoch and the Department of Fisheries are currently undertaking in the Walpole-Nornalup Marine Park, which includes about acoustic tracking of Black Bream, Flathead, Tarwhine and Pink Snapper. 

Hope to see some of you there!

Gday guys heading up to Shark Bay day after the GF for a week can anyone give me a heads up or PM on dinghy fishing up there I have a 4 meter dinghy I have used the search function hasn't really helped me.

Hey everyone,

What are your thoughts and experiences with the aforementioned overheads? I don't get out often enough to warrant several outfits so i'm setting up an allrounder overhead combo for driftbaiting, bottom bashing and trolling and have my eyes on these 2. I've read good things about the Talicas but not much about the Saltigas. I've picked up a FWA pe 3-5 300gm rod for a steal so rather than get a tld or saltist etc i've got a bit extra cash for something better. All opinions and thoughts much appreciated!

Cheers, Paul 

Hi everyone, my names Lachie, I'm 15 and I service fishing reels. I only do egg-beater style reels because that's the only type that I have been properly taught how to do. I do the new reels that need a touch up to keep them performing at their best, I do the old reliable reels that you want brought back to life or the second hand reels just bought, so that you get the best experience out of your new reel. I live in Rossmoyne (about 20 mins south of Perth on the canning river) and that is also where I do the servicing. Currently I charge $20 for each reel serviced and don't offer any discounts for servicing more than 1 reel because the price that I service for is very competitive already. I also don't replace parts because many parts can be hard to find and the shipping can be extremely costly. If anyone would like their reel serviced please email me at or pm me or send me a private message on Facebook (Lachlan Hartfield).

Also I will be away for the whole school holidays so therefor I will not be servicing reels then but I am open to any other time! Because of all my schoolwork and a generally busy lifestyle, it usually takes me about a week to complete 2 reels.

this job is something that I do instead of working at maccas or something so I put my best ability into every reel that I complete because it takes priority over everything except for exams!

thanks,

lachie

G'day Friends,

Heading to Green head on Friday arvo with couple of mates.

Frist time fishing in the area, a general advise on where and what depths to look for will be much appreciated.

My boat is a coralline 5.8 ocean runner. Type of fishing will be bottom bouncing, mainly bait fishing.

Other mates with bigger boats venture out to 60's and 80 meter even further, but I am not confident being new to the area.

So asking for some local knowledge and tips please.

Note: I do get seasick on big rolling seas that's other reason not going too far.

Thanks in advance.

Mallesh

 Hi just wondered if any members have used the black light/uv torches on their squid jigs or lures and if they recon it improves catch rates, as i,ve seen a few glow jigs and lures in the shops and like most fishoes love new toys.

Lids off, fuel tanks next! And then the 38 is coming out and a broadband is going in! With the last screen shot of it 

making room for the tranny

 hi everyone,

I need a small lure bag or wallet for wading and 99% landbased fishing off rocks and jettys. I need something that is small but can still carry a few lures. Nothing to bulky. So what do u guys recommend? thanks