They don't make G Loomis blanks anymore so it was a tough call to build on this one. The blank is a GLX MB783. It's a nice light flick stick for soft plastic work targeting Barra.

Guides are Fuji K series Titanium SICs. A couple of high frame K's then short size 7 belly guides. Fuji camo grips with VSS reel seat. I cut a few inches off so it fits into a rod tube. The Gudebrod metallic threads used on this really make it shine in the sunlight. The rod is super light and sensitive. Can't wait to see it n action!

 Which beaches would be best for Salmon fishing.  I haven't been down there for years and haven't got a clue. I, m taking the dinghy so we can access the river mouth etc

A few boats were knocked off last night including mine...

A heap of powertools, a sounder and I had all of my powertools taken. 4" grinders x 2, drill, sander and jig saw..

So if someone trys to flog you off some cheap power tools, think twice as they could be stolen.

Has been reported along with serial numbers ect, so fingers crossed we get our stuff back.

Contents on my boat is uninsured so I am about $600 in the hole..

Solution= catch them, get them an 80 hour a week job and make them do it until they squeel.

Did anyone else see this or know anymore about it? 

Would have been an awesome sight! 

 Ive just seen the weather now as ive only just got home and tomorrow will be too good not be be out there. Problem is ive got no bait, the tacklebox is looking bare and the tackle shops i know close at 5. Ive done some searches but cant get the exact info im after. Going to be doing a bit of bottom bashing with the old paternoster so Does anyone know of shops that sell snapper sinkers and say 6/0 circle hooks by any chance? I can always grab occy from the spudshed. Im located South of river but can travel

These are "One Off" Specials and not to be repeated.


No holds and No laybuys.
 

Assorted Rods ie GT/Shore Spin/Squid/Jigging etc - All Discounted;


* Temple Reef " Reefer 711" GT Spin rod (butt jointed) PE10 Lure weight up to 200g    Normally $789   Special $589 (Save $200) ** PENDING PAYMENT **

* Jigging Master Shore Game 9'8M Shore/Spin rod PE1-3 Lure weight up to 100g    Normally $649   Special $449 (Save $200)

* Temple Reef " Stealth" 7'4MH Spin rod (butt jointed) PE3-4 Lure weight up to 100g    Normally $675   Special $475 (Save $200)

* Jigging Master Fallings 5'3 UL Spin Jig rod PE 1.5-4 max jig weight 200g    Normally $699   Special $549 (Save $150) ** SOLD **

* Live Fibre Venom 5'5 PE1-3 Spin max jig weight 180g   Special $379

* Mare Nostrum Shorty 5'6 PE2/3 (20/30lb) Jig Rod (Fuji Sic guides etc) - Max Jig Weight 150g    Normally $299   Special $199 (Save $100) ** SOLD **

* Daiwa Battler Hot Dog 7' Spin Line class 6-10kg  Lure weight up to 40g     Normally $549    Special $449 (Save $100)

* Hearty Rise "Egi Force B series" (top of the range) squid rod 8'3ft (light) 2pce Egi Wt Max # 3.5 Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2 Fuji SIC guides    Normally $329   Special $249 (Save $80)

* Poseidon "Squid Law" squid rod 8'1ft (Medium) 2pce Egi Wt Max # 4.0 Line PE # 0.6 ~ 1.2 Fuji SIC guides    Normally $399   Special $275 (Save $125)

* Daiwa Tanacom Bull Interline (80-100lb) Full Bent butt (2pce) Super Deep Rod    Special $275

Due to the big discounts we will duplicate this post in the FS section also.

Please PM us or call on 9337 5682 if you have any questions

 Thinking about hitting the flats at the mouth of the Murray and serpentine rivers tomorrow for a whiting on poppers session.. Anyone know if they are still around? Or have I left my run too late..

cheers

mcgoo

After getting the co-ords from some friendly folk here on FW, Chris Raff another mate Al & I headed out yesterday for what was our 1st ever trip to the FADs.
Al & I work together and had recently been offshore north of Exmouth after cyclone Olwyn which cancelled the Gamex comp. It was while we were on the riser reconnecting an FPSO that we got talking & Al recounted his glory days of fishing out of Karratha. Most of the discussion was around pelagics as we watched those that had travelled for Gamex still getting amongst it.

Al still has all the gear required for this type of fishing though hadn’t used it for years so I suggested when we get back to Perth we should head out and wet aline.
We departed 7am from Woodies to what was looking like a top day as the winds and swell were low.
We headed for the closest (Undersea Club WA #2) of the fads to find it missing but could see #1 in the distance so started trolling about. The lack of bait fish was probably due to how recent these FADs were deployed.
So we trolled our way out to the deeper FADs without any luck and no bird activity to generate any excitement.

On arrival at the next FAD we were greeted with dollies leaping out of the water and it didn’t take us long to get a few in the boat. The school would follow the caught dolly to the boat so we'd throw a lure amongst them but they were having none of that so around we’d go again etc… we were taking it in turns and decided on keeping 2 each so were disappointed when they seemed to go off the boil with 5 boated leaving Chris with only 1 boated dolly. We decided to pull the gear and high tail it to another FAD, it didn’t take Chris long till he was reeling in his Dolly but alas on retrieving it over the gunnel it got off and around we’d go again. We could see the dollies and they were leaping about chasing a feed but didn’t want to take the lures.

Given it was 2 hrs run home we decided to head for shallower waters for a bottom bounce. Al mention as I was pulling in the teasers something about how it would be nice to "catch a marlin” a minute later as I was retrieving the lure on the Tiagra 16 with 10kg breaking strain mono when that beautiful ratchet sound started humming, given Chris was up next I handed him the rod and he started winding. Then it happened a marlin started dancing on the water about 40m from the boat.
You can imagine the excitement on the boat. Given it was on 10kg BS line and Al’s experience he took the rod and the adventure began.

The battle to get it alongside for some pics before releasing took 2 hrs 40, with it mostly heading deep and about 5 k’s from our starting point. It came up a few times but only danced on the surface once after the initial couple of dances on hook up. Each time we’d get it near the boat it would start stripping line and head deep. The sounder showed us to be in 250mtrs

Once alongside Al called it for a Blue Marlin. We took turns getting a pic and I had the pleasure of swimming it alongside for a minute or 2 before bidding it farewell & letting it go on it’s way.

Last pic is Al with his Marlin.

A truly awesome day.

Hi All,

I am looking to get some Shimano Waxwings.

68, 88 and 118cms, preferably.

Tried a couple of stores SOR, but either no stock or do not stock.

Where is the best place to get them currently?

Appreciate the help,

Thank you and have a good weekend, y'all

 Hi all

Fella at the tackle shop tells me its preferable to switch treble hooks to single hooks on lures, apparently better chances of hook ups? 

1 - do most of ya'll do this?

2 - if so, what type/size hook would I change my Halco 190DD's to?

 I've been filming around some jetties in the lower reaches of the Swan. I am amazed at how many fish are there.

 You may have to copy and paste the link.   https://vimeo.com/123404623

I hope you enjoy the video.

 Cheers,

David

Went out today, with SarcasmO (Bryan)
It was a good day out not many fish, 4 in total
nice conditions, It was a pleasure to take you out Bryan

Here's a couple of fish we caught on the first drift, I think Bryan has a couple of better ones
(pictures that is)

hi, could anyone help me with what happening in and around the cockburn sound lately, anything that people are catching? I'm looking forward to getting out but haven't had much luck in the past.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks

 I will have a spare deckie spot between Sunday 29th March - Wednesday April 4th

Mainly launching from Tantabiddy chasing Bills, based at Yardie Homestead.

Send a PM or txt if interested

Cheers,

Mike 0407880973

first drop was out behind the 3 mile, nice baldy for Kyle, caught a few undersize dhuies and b/arse, left for n/end rotto, lousy 22.5 water temp,tried a few drifts for zero, put the pick down and burlied up,dead calm, waited for a bit, under size pinky and a sambo on the other rod, Kyle got a couple of nice skips,we had a few deep water releases then caught a 70 cm pinkie, bugger wind changed and stuffed up the burly stream so headed home with the sea breeze, great run home never touched the throttle all the way home, was a good day

Hey Stewk you mentioned the other day to post a pick of my twin 225 mercs sorry its not the best photo but its in on of my favourite locations (coral bay boat ramp) had the rig 2 years now very happy with boat and motors.
My 1st attempt at posting a photo hope it works regards humpback.

Hi Guys, I'm going to be in Shark Bay from 29th March - 7th April, is anyone else going to be up that way?

I've done a bit of research and it looks like there is plenty of options, anyone got any tips? It will be my first time boat fishing around that area.

Cheers

 I'm heading to Hillarys to do some testing of the new sounder before I install it properly and was wondering if anyone wants to come along. This will hopefully include fishing whatever we can find to test the shows the sounder gives. It it 9:25am now and I will be at Hillarys ramp between 10:30 and 11:00am to launch. If you are interested, give me a call 0415 752 593

Don't message here as I will be turning off for now.

Cheers,

Mike.

Enjoy

 Hey guys heading upto Exmouth over Easter and wondering if anyone has the locations of the fads up there or know if they are still around? Cheers in advance

We made the move to a smsf fund have had it for Al out a year, I kept a small amount in my other fund to cover 

life insurance, income protection etc.

but that runs out after a year of no contributions, so we are in the market for insurance and want to close the industry fund and top up my own fund for the property being built. 

Does anyone recommend any companies for this type of insurance, any pros and cons?

What do you guys think about Jetski fishing? I was looking at just targeting salmon, herring, bream, whiting, tailor and things inshore like that and also the snapper when they move inshore for winter.

Looking at this model here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9UYzDBB9nc

Thanks,

BerserkFishing

Good evening all,  got some 140mm yo zuri crystal minnow copies of fleabay, what size what you guys recomend i upgrade to with vmc trebles?

 Cheers Anypuddle

 Hi guys, been in Perth for a few years now and have finally bought myself a boat! On occasions I am looking for another keen fisho to join me as I am a little apprehensive taking it out solo. I'm in my mid 20s and have done a lot of boating/fishing off shore. So I was wondering if there is anyone out there in the same situation that would be keen to come out in my tub and find some fish or even I'd be happy to fill a spot in you boat if that is preferred. Ocean Reef is my local ramp but I am happy to travel if needed?

Cheers,

there are millions of small baitfish on the northern wall of hillarys and the herring were into them this morning, when I was swimming there this morning the bait fish were surrounding me for protection I guess

Just a heads up that the Australian Anglers Association is holding the State Boat Fishing Championships out of Ocean Reef Marina this Saturday 28th March.

There are 170 members of affiliated clubs registered, fishing out of 70 boats, so will be a little busier than normal.

Start time is 6:30am, so if you are not competing but want to launch from Ocean Reef, I'd recommend a 5am start or leave it until after 6:30am.  You obviously can launch whenever you want, but it will be a bit more congested.

If anyone is interested, the weigh-in will commence at around 4:30pm at the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club.  Public are most welcome.

Note that the competition has been species based (only 1 of each) for a number of years, so this event is not about huge piles of fish....3 or 4 species would be average, with the Men's winner likely to have around 8 species. 

More information can be found at http://www.aaawa.iinet.net.au/BoatingMain.html

 More on the bloke who caught a tiger on a handline

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-25/fisheries-officers-interviewing-tiger-shark-fisherman/6348066

 Please Id fish caught around point person

Hi all,
My usual fishing partner (the missus) is working night shift this weekend. so is anyone keen for a fish on saturday arvo/night around Bunbury? Im yet to actually meet anyone on the forum in person yet.
Only moved down here late last year so some new associates wouldnt go astray

Righto this Sunday looks reasonable to go out to the deep stuff .Will the swell { 2-2.5 m } create to much tide I don't know
going to use herring and mullet for bait 15 tuna circles and esca lights on the top of the rig.Tanacom bull 1000fe with 800m of 57kg on a bazuca 37kg game rod.
Heading down SW way probably put in at marina in busso .Fingers crossed.