Hi guys , recently got a trailer build for my 28ft Shark cat which im towing with a NPR 300 (only RWD).The sharky has been on a Pen since owning it and the previous boat was a 18ft which could be launch pretty much anywhere.

Most of my fishing has been out of Bunbury , so ive had a few experiences with the local ramps.

Thought il start this topic which explains ramps abit better for the next guy from my experience so far with the long and heavy tri-axle

Currently ive launched and retrieved my boat with out any hassle from the Old BP boat ramps , No drop offs at the end and the 2wd truck had no issues pulling the 4.5ton load out.

Boat ramp near Parade hotel got a drop off about 3m into the water line , where once my rear axle when down it , i had to get a snatch from a 4x4 to get out, So requires a vehicle with 4x4 or best to avoid it for the longer / heavier boats.

It would be nice to hear from the guys with the heavier/longer boats which ramps to avoid and which ramp they enjoyed using.

Attached is the BP Ramp and Parade Ramp mentioned above

Thanks

Rudi

Are there any members on here who know the proposed plans for the ORSSC in conjunction with the OR Marina redevelopment and will it be a similar setup to the CPBA with private launching facilities?

Chasing anyone who has business or anyone who has bought some at good price . 8 m by 8m .64 sqm.I have lazer . Compactor ect . Got cracker dust . Sick and tired of wife’s pup digging holes .( Golden retriever) tried poo where he digs . Pepper done the lot . Rather just have fake lawn any one you can recommend greatly appreciated . Just want lawn . Cheers

 Hi just wondering the best place in Perth or Mandurah to get wiring and plugs set up on my boat for electric reels. Wanting permanent plugs under each side. Cheers

Every getting ready ,should be good run this year. 1 month to go . Funny enough it was around this time of year got our first softy’s ( diving) water like mud atm . Water to cold for me also . Getting soft.

This is insane - but who so we write to?

 https://www.watoday.com.au/national/they-know-they-can-t-get-busted-charter-vessels-left-to-protect-themselves-from-foreign-fishers-20211020-p591kq.html

 Hi all

Does anyone know a reasonably reliable long-range weather forecasting site? I'm not talking about knowing what the conditions will be like on a certain day months in advance just being able to predict trends etc. I'm trying to work out when to take time off in the new year but ideally don't want it to be blowing it's arse off every day!

Cheers

 Hi everyone, I am new to boat fishing here in Perth and in general. I just bought a 430 runabout. Looking at launching from Hillarys. My question is, is there any blue swimmer crabs to be caught out the from of Mindarie rhis time or year or are they all heading into the esturaies to breed?

Cheers

Adam

 I've decided to give my old westerberg a birthday. Only thing left to do is pull the motor off before she goes in for some fab work and a paint job.

Has anyone got an outboard stand they've made up in the past that they could let go for a few weeks. Will pay in beers. I have a 115 hp fourstroke Merc so it needs to be fairly solid. Thought I'd try my luck before making one myself, one of those things I'll only use once then it will collect dust in the shed.  located SOR.

Cheers

Enjoy 

 now that the bans on i thought i might try catch a tailor or 2, been years since i fished land based. Might go saturday arvo, Anybody been getting them off the beach or rocks north of river? cheers for any advice

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 Hi All,

Dropped a pot out from Hillary's with little luck. One of the closer reefs 6m deep.

Is there a favourable depth, and general area when targeting reds?

Cheers

 Hey legends I was wondering if anyone was heading out tomorrow with a free spot I'm currently rebuilding mine so the floor and transom have been cut out i have a itch to get out happy to chuck in for fuel bait beers and clean at the end of the day 

Has anyone heard there thinking of ( suggesting) a 5 month ban ?

They turn out brilliant .50/50 potatoe /fish. Corn kernels /peas/diced red onion /grated pizza perfect cheese/mixed herbs/bit of pepper . Mix all together . Make round balls out of them and shape them into bowl with Panko crumbs . Put in fridge to set. Shallow fry until crumbs go golden brown ( each side). Chips /salad and beer unreal

Enjoy 

 If you know anywhre that has some, or have any poddy mullet to sell me please let me know.

I am off to Steep in a few weeks and this has been my preffered bait for 20 years.

Any help in find some will be greaty appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Pretty hard to find good deckys :) . Caught few other things sharks ( also got smoked by big noah) sambos and tons of big bakers .

 How good does the weather look on the 16th. Lucky I have a couple of craypots stuck so at least I can take some advantage of it. 

 Fremantle seaweed company Pty Ltd has put in a application for 100 hectare lease to grow seaweed out in a are north of port Coogee area in the shallow water any body any thoughts

People can comment to the revelant authorities by the 26 th October?

Headed out after work. Got some nice fish between us.pretty impressed with the mutsu/L circle hooks( konan. Strong thin and good hook up rate

 Hey Crew, 

Have searched the site and read heaps of good info so far, particularly from Ranmar. 

Heading North Lefroy Easter next year and have stayed at Winderabandi before so know the place ok. 

Few questions

1. Am I able to beach launch at North Lefroy? 6.1m Genesis. 

2. Am I able to anchor/ moore the boat up in the bay. Ideally in front of our camp. 

3. Any other tips and tricks or important info for heading up that way. Well aware of the road in and how relentless it can be!!

Cheers. 

before the ban comes in 

 About to be announced apparently. All boats under 4.8m operating over 400m from shore. 

 About to be announced apparently. All boats under 4.8m operating over 400m from shore. 

 Came across a spot out of Hillaries a while back. Sounder totally lights up. On Sunday, at times we couldn't see the bottom, so thick at 8 metres that the bottom got lost. Passed this spot 3 times on my last 3 trips and has been much the same each time. We have pulled tailor, lots of US snapper, some decent King Wrasse for bait and the biggest NW Blowie I have ever seen. Has anyone else come across this type of sounder showing

 Hi all

I'm looking to get a snap davit system installed on my marlin board and new dinghy. These are what you see on a lot of boats so the inflatable dinghy can be clipped on one side and then just lifted on the other side so it's sitting on the edge of the marlin board. I have found where to buy them but want someone to fit everything too. I could probably fumble my way through but if I stuff it up I'd kick myself hard!

Does anyone have suggestions of who might be able to fit these? The supplier doesn't and neither does the Hillary Boat yard who have shipwrights. I'm at a loss and want to get it done when the boat comes out for service in 2 weeks. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers

G'day legends.

I got a VHF radio to put in my 5m Quintrex project boat.

It already has a 27MHz installed and I'm wondering on opinions. 

Would it be worth having both radios or just go with the VHF? 

Cheers 

 I treated myself to a kilo of gold band snapper fillets and I am very impressed with the product.It is skin on and individualy packed in sealed bags at about 150gm portions.The last time I bought some I had 4 seperate meals from it.Does anyone else buy fish from woolies?I will get sharkbay mullet fillets at IGA when they have them.