Fishing Discussion
Craypot tipper
Submitted by Ericl on Tue, 2021-11-02 09:12Hi

- 8 comments
- 2925 reads
Taylor and salmon
Submitted by little johnny on Sat, 2021-10-30 13:49Had a ball . Good old jack Lure( change trebles and split rings) actually got rock cod . Herring . Skippy . Perfect speed 4 knots . Great lure some good size Taylor hanging about. Could have kept going . Got enough . Stopped
- 5 comments
- 3163 reads
Looking for an L4 175 Verado
Submitted by Silver Fox on Fri, 2021-10-29 12:20Had an unfortunate incident with a faulty o ring in a thermostat housing. Bottom line is I'm looking for a 06 L4 Verado motor or powerhead. If anyone is in the know of one anywhere please let me know.
Boat name decals?
Submitted by Quobbarockhopper on Fri, 2021-10-29 12:04hey all
any recommendations for a Perth based company to produce and install boat name decals?
I have the design done, just looking for someone to tweak it and produce/ install on the boat- size of both are about 750 x 2200
I have contacted the site sponsor and they are only doing whole wraps
Someone who is good to deal with would be awesome- the few people Ive been in contact with over emails etc seem very... disinterested
Cheers in advance
- 4 comments
- 2275 reads
Collection of boat ramps.
Submitted by exile90 on Thu, 2021-10-28 22:51Hi 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
- 8 comments
- 3937 reads
ORSSC New Facilities
Submitted by Jackfrost80 on Thu, 2021-10-28 08:19Are 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?
- 9 comments
- 2963 reads
Fake lawn
Submitted by little johnny on Wed, 2021-10-27 20:58Chasing 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
- 7 comments
- 2715 reads
Electric reel connections
Submitted by coryhenrickson on Wed, 2021-10-27 10:58Hi 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
- 2 comments
- 1875 reads
Crays 2021
Submitted by little johnny on Tue, 2021-10-26 16:06Every 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.
- 370 comments
- 44182 reads
"Indonesian crews pillaging marine life at Rowley Shoals"
Submitted by RobMeridian on Mon, 2021-10-25 17:22
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
- 20 comments
- 4181 reads
Long-range weather forecasting
Submitted by davewillo on Mon, 2021-10-25 10:56Hi 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
- 16 comments
- 3928 reads
Crabbing out from Mindarie
Submitted by HydroSmurf on Fri, 2021-10-22 16:50Hi 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
- 4 comments
- 3598 reads
Outboard stand??
Submitted by Mitch Westy on Fri, 2021-10-22 13:01I'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
- 3 comments
- 2223 reads
Any tailor around NOR?
Submitted by beeroclock on Thu, 2021-10-21 15:59now 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
How to catch Residential Crayfish in pots
Submitted by br3nno on Sun, 2021-10-17 19:14Hi 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
- 6 comments
- 3140 reads
Anyone heading out tomorrow
Submitted by Caza on Sat, 2021-10-16 16:29Hey 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
- 1 comment
- 2249 reads
Fish ban
Submitted by little johnny on Fri, 2021-10-15 17:58Has anyone heard there thinking of ( suggesting) a 5 month ban ?
- 143 comments
- 12308 reads
Dhue/mully fish cakes
Submitted by little johnny on Fri, 2021-10-15 13:21They 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
- 9 comments
- 2942 reads
Trying to buy Poddy mullet in Perth, nobody seems to have any
Submitted by Stax on Thu, 2021-10-14 19:39If 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.
- 10 comments
- 2758 reads
Took ou Ian from Ian’s winches
Submitted by little johnny on Thu, 2021-10-14 18:37Pretty hard to find good deckys :) . Caught few other things sharks ( also got smoked by big noah) sambos and tons of big bakers .
- 12 comments
- 3142 reads
Saturdays weather
Submitted by still trying on Wed, 2021-10-13 18:08How 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.
We are going to loose 100 hectares off cockburn sound to aquaculture
Submitted by Blackgold on Wed, 2021-10-13 07:47
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?
- 17 comments
- 4132 reads
Few good photos
Submitted by little johnny on Wed, 2021-10-13 07:42Headed 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
- 2 comments
- 2417 reads
North Lefroy- Ningaloo Station
Submitted by saltyseamen on Tue, 2021-10-12 19:05Hey 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.
- 2 comments
- 4133 reads
New compulsory life jacket rules
Submitted by dodgy on Tue, 2021-10-12 14:52About to be announced apparently. All boats under 4.8m operating over 400m from shore.
- 1 comment
- 3959 reads


Recent comments
10 hours 34 min ago
10 hours 34 min ago
11 hours 6 min ago
2 days 19 hours ago
2 days 22 hours ago
3 days 5 hours ago
3 days 9 hours ago
4 days 9 hours ago
4 days 10 hours ago
4 days 12 hours ago