Fishing Discussion
Perth offshore pelagics
Submitted by fishing fanatic on Wed, 2013-12-04 18:08So im looking at going out to the fads on friday chasing dollies and seeing if any wahoo or tuna are around again. Has anyone been out recently and had any luck?
My main question though is marlin. What the easiest way to locate one? I want to dive with and film one very badly and have heard there has been a few around. Should i just jump in one bait balls? start a burley trail? troll for hours on a drop or current? what would be the most effective way of finding one you guys reckon?
Cheers, Jacques
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Exmouth tackle advice please
Submitted by niloc1984 on Wed, 2013-12-04 17:58Hi guys.
Just after some advice on what tackle to start preparing for Exmouth
What lb line to use for the different types of fishing.
What Leader strength and length to use
What size and type hooks to use for bottom bashing
What size weights to take up there
Im heading up there in April and will be taking my 4.5m runabout. Im hoping to get out behind the reef and basically planning on trolling some lures around and then bottom bashing when the sounder gives me the OK.
I understand that there are good tackle stores up there and will be popping in to pick up bait and lures but also want to be as prepared as possible when I get there as ive never had the opportunity to get into the bigger fish around perth due to boat size.
Il be back closer to the date to see if anyone else is going to be there at the same time, always good to meet someone else keen on fishing
Thanks in advance
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HELP "ROD" to match DAIWA SALTIST 4500H ?
Submitted by DhuBoi on Wed, 2013-12-04 17:23Hi fellow fishwreckers been a while since my last post been busy. Recently for my birthday the missus got me a Daiwa Saltist 4500H . Just curious if you people could give me some ideas on a rod to suit. I will be using it for snapper fishing and hitting the demersals. Probably rigging it up with 50lb braid Berkly Whiplash. Prefere a rod with a softer tip .
thank you in advanced . All suggestions welcome price range is 100-300 bucks .
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Dhufish cull from the 16th
Submitted by D_d_001 on Wed, 2013-12-04 16:56just wondering who in?
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Blowfish culling.......
Submitted by Walfootrot on Wed, 2013-12-04 14:43Just putting it out there...
Should we cull the Blowfish??
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App/ improvements
Submitted by Abz on Wed, 2013-12-04 14:14Hi all,
im sure everyone's enjoying and learning a lot through the fishwrecked website but I was wondering has there been any discussion on maybe developing an app which could greatly make things easy and taking part in discussions on the go would become much easier. Perhaps adding photos etc direct from your phone gallery and other such features. I would like to see this happen for fishwrecked and I think it would make it an even better forum.
what would you guys like to see improve or be added?
What are your thoughts regarding an app for fishwrecked?
for myself an app would make it much easier than having to use the google or safari browser whilst on the go.
Thanks
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The Ban , too long ?
Submitted by Handi 1 on Wed, 2013-12-04 08:05Just want to know what the feelings out there are on the demersal ban . Are there too many species on the list ,timing that just puts too much pressure on the end being the 15th dec ,then all are chomping at the bit to get out there . Most people finishing work around that time thus putting maybe more pressure on not just the fish , ramps and fishers risking it in dodgy weather ? Something to get the tongues goin !
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Xtreme coolers
Submitted by Justo82 on Tue, 2013-12-03 20:27Hi all. How can I get some pricing on xtreme coolers? Doing a family trip over Xmas and need something around 100L. I checked the website but only prices for the 2nds and used models.
Thanks
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Man rescued from sunken boat after 3 days!
Submitted by Goodz on Tue, 2013-12-03 19:31For anyone that hasn't seen this on the news it's an amazing story of a guy who survived after being stuck in an air pocket in a sunken tug boat sitting on the bottom in 30m of water for 3 days! http://gcaptain.com/new-video-surfaces-of-amazing-jascon-4-rescue/
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Cockburn Sound
Submitted by Nickk on Tue, 2013-12-03 19:13Hey guys is there much happening in Cockburn Sound at the moment? Me and a couple mates are taking the boat out thrursday arvo through the night, is there any point going to D9?
Cheers guys !
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wishful thinking..
Submitted by kiwifishm on Tue, 2013-12-03 17:32wishful tinking but if anyone finds a anchor around south beach can you please let me no. stoped in there on sunday for a bit and somehow lost my anchor?? it was like some cheeky person swimout and cut the rope haha so if anybodys see one will swiming around there and happens to finds it id like it back lol
cheers
Steep point Tailor XXXL
Submitted by Rusty Balls on Tue, 2013-12-03 14:53OK just going to say this ......i want to catch 1 in my life !
I am off to steep in Jan and need some info
I am staying at the point but am able to get anywhere nearby that holds them.. ANYONE help
Have a bunch of other captures but never a XXXL tailor .. it will be released if caught so you can p.m. me secret spots 
I have caught Mackies and Tuna ect. but never the famous Tailor !
Thinking of a day trip to False entrance , or an overnighter whilst at the point.
Idea's please !
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Little shark, big shark
Submitted by TorquenFish on Tue, 2013-12-03 12:02Diver at work just emailed me this... A mate of his caught it at Trigg Beach early last Friday morning.
Happy swimming 
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Shorter Fishing Tripod
Submitted by kknlk on Tue, 2013-12-03 11:43There's some who use tripods at places like Triggs but they typically are high so that you sit and fish. I was wondering about building one just about 1 metre high with a platform to stand on. Has anyone seen something like that? Just wondering about getting bowled over but if the waves just go past the legs on the bigger one there ought not to be a problem for a shorter one. What do you think?
ken
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E Shed fishing
Submitted by Stu633 on Tue, 2013-12-03 09:30Hi guys.
New to fishing and wouldn't mind giving the e sheds a go as it's not too far from me.
Whats the best to fish for for a newbie fisherman like myself.
And is it best to go bait or lures?
thanks in advance
Busted!!!!
Submitted by tailor marc on Tue, 2013-12-03 07:58Do the crime pay the big fine....
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/20119891/lobster-three-fined-110-000/
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2014 FAD locations
Submitted by Ken oath on Tue, 2013-12-03 01:17Does anybody have the new 2013/2014 FAD coordinates.....
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found my old dive card
Submitted by petermac on Mon, 2013-12-02 18:45does any 1 have an earlier date of cert
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Oceanside discount
Submitted by Super peg on Mon, 2013-12-02 18:39Few of you may of seen my previous post regarding discount at ocean side,
turns out I was visiting a completely different shop (quite a few times) which I believed it to be Oceanside, foolishly might I add.
so wish to clear up what I posted was in anger and was in fact at other store's service and the response I got.
My deepest apologies to Oceanside as this was on me, all me and it wasnt until I mentioned it to a friend he called me a dipshit and told me I'd has the wrong address all along.
Once again many apologies, to the staff at Oceanside
I think I'll actually visit the real Oceanside guys and conduct my business there ( this time making sure I'm actually in the right store)
Pegz
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Pilbara marine trimmers and bar work??
Submitted by Mason85 on Mon, 2013-12-02 17:42Anybody got any places they recommend for Bimini/ canopy bar work and trimming in the pilbara??
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FreeDiving Finns Help
Submitted by Fisher Kid on Mon, 2013-12-02 17:32hey guys,
im starting to get into spearfishing/gidgeeing and was wondering where was a good place to buy freediving fins in perth, im not looking for anything expensive as im only just starting it out for real (after snorkelling around for fun quite a lot).
I would rather not buy them on the net but if I have to that's ok. And im not really sure if I should get the open heel ones that u need wetsuit boots for or just the normal ones.
Thanks guys.
price range is pretty cheap but its because my grandparents want to buy me something for Christmas (100ish give or take a bit).
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Three Kings 2014
Submitted by Phu Le on Mon, 2013-12-02 14:21Hello all,
I'm organising a trip to the Three Kings (New Zealand) on 6-11 April, 2014. This is a 6 day live aboard fishing trip on Enchanter. I've already got 7 people booked and looking for 1 more to join us. We will be mainly jigging and topwater fishing for Kingfish and New Zealand Bass.
Cost will be $AU1900 (6 day fishing trip)+ flights+ food (we will be self catering)+ accomodation (1 night before and after trip) + your own tackle.
Need $500 deposit to secure spot.
Pm for more details.
Thank you
Squidding - Geograph Bay over Christmas
Submitted by funngames on Mon, 2013-12-02 13:21Hi All,
Going south over christmas - plan to do a bit of squidding from the runabout.
Anyone got any tips or is it the wrong time of the year?
Cheers in advance for any insight.
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Squidding - Geograph Bay over Christmas
Submitted by funngames on Mon, 2013-12-02 13:21Hi All,
Going south over christmas - plan to do a bit of squidding from the runabout.
Anyone got any tips or is it the wrong time of the year?
Cheers in advance for any insight.
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Mandurah crabs -- slowly but certainly
Submitted by crasny1 on Mon, 2013-12-02 09:51They're Here!!!
Yes slowly but certainly picking up. And the size ones are just sooo sweet.
Been out about three times in the last 4 weeks. Initially just a few small ones. Then increased to more small ones, sometimes up to 3-4 per pot.
Yesterday in 4 runs got at least 40 crabs caught, a few obviously small but the rate off measures has dramatically increased and even got a few to keep.
A couple of weeks should see them firing IMO.
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Broken Sockets On The Back Of Furuno 582
Submitted by ryangler on Mon, 2013-12-02 08:15Hi Guys,
Does anyone know where in Perth I can get the sockets on the back of my furuno 582 suounder replaced. I remember seeing a post about it a while ago but cant find it.
Thanks
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WA murray cod
Submitted by crezz on Mon, 2013-12-02 06:51I noticed on a facebook page that someone has caught a murray/trout cod somewhere here in Western Australia. Any one know any info about them over this side of the country?
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south west cray help
Submitted by choc on Mon, 2013-12-02 05:45Hi Guys
Just wondering if anyone is getting crays in pots down this way?(Busselton)
I have had mine in since last Wednesday and have had no luck yet, I am a rookie though.
I have the pots on some small bommies off Forrest but thinking of moving to another spot we have if other guys are getting crays at other spots in pots.
Any help would be great.
Cheers Choc.
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Any crays in pots ?
Submitted by fish 06 on Mon, 2013-12-02 04:48Hi Guys,
Just wondering if any one has had any crays in there pots yet ?
Still waiting to try out the Katipo pots, any one using them will also have 2 pine pots
Fingers crossed for my week off, will be mindarie way
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this weekends efforts and some underwater screenshots
Submitted by Chris fish on Sun, 2013-12-01 18:46another epic weekend along the south coast with some more great fish caught. highlights were, swimming with a 20kg blue that we left alone to chew on the reef, getting smoked by blues off the rocks on my 15lb outfit, Aron landing 2 nice blues with one going 12kg off the rocks, land based dhuie on jig (was vented and released and swam down on his own), stinky salmon everywhere.
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