Fishing Discussion
how to get into a narrow car port
Submitted by petermac on Mon, 2013-04-22 00:16As a fisho with a buggered hand and arm , I love fishing but had a major drama getting my boat in and out of the boat port as I have only 120mm clearance on 1 side to fence house and about 100mm on the house side and its on a bit of a slope. I used to always need my best mate to come and get the boat out for me and get the boat back in for me (he told me it was doing his back in) lucky for me he spotted a thing called a boat and trailer mover on gumtree which we went and checked out .Guess what it is perfect pushes my boat up no dramas in to the boat port even over the grass and up u curb.I highly recommend them
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kwinana horse beach rubbish!
Submitted by adam87 on Sun, 2013-04-21 21:32Hi all,
i went for a fish with my sons two days ago,
to my favourite local beach (kwinana horse beach),
to my disgust the beach was filled with sh#t to the brim,
garbage bags with bait bags, nappies, shoes and all sorts sh#t stuffed into them,
buried in the sand and left there,
i cant belive people can do this there is bins at the entrance so fu#&ing use them,
i took a ute load of rubbish off the beach which didn't put a dent in the amount thats there,
i will be heading down early tomorrow if anyone would like to go for a fish and help me clean up,
cheers Adam.
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where and what to buy- marine topographic maps
Submitted by Quobbarockhopper on Sun, 2013-04-21 21:00Would like to get hold of some hard copy marine topographys map(s) for my local area, does anyone know:
a) where I can order these online? have had a quick look but no luck as yet
b) what numbers/ titles would I need to cover the areas from carnarvon through to exxy?
Cheers
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Advice on fishing Carnavon ??
Submitted by bluemino55 on Sun, 2013-04-21 20:18Planning a fishing trip to Carnarfin 2013, first time in the comp and first time in carnarvon fishing ??
Any tips or help on where to fish ??
I have a 6.1m boat and plenty of fuel to make it to the islands
Any tips would be great
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Chalky fiber glass
Submitted by Fish guts on Sun, 2013-04-21 14:40My dad just bought an old swift craft tempest. the boat has spent most of its time in the sun and the fibre glass has gone all chalky. without having to re gell coat the whole thing, what is a good fix to make it look all new again or at least stop the chalkyness? Thanks in advance :)
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What GPS ?
Submitted by Handi 1 on Sun, 2013-04-21 13:47Just what to know what gps unit to go , have a raymarine A65 , but what to add a seperate unit . Looking lowrance elite i think (comes with gold nav card ) or hds 5 , opinions would be great , cheers in advance !
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great sight in marina at hillarys
Submitted by uncle on Sun, 2013-04-21 13:34too rough for the ocean so went for a swim in hillarys by the kids beach, huge amount of small pinkies swimming around, looks good for the future,reckon they need some food but. also lots of small whiting and trumps, haven't seen pinkies at the kids beach before,also heaps along the northern rock wall
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Great Week to Follow a Non WA Based Team
Submitted by Pilbra Dave on Sun, 2013-04-21 12:45I'll just Ha Ha to the title
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Albany
Submitted by kingfisherman on Sun, 2013-04-21 08:39I'm heading down to Albany for a few days next week.
Can anyone give me any tips as to where i should go and what essentials i need.
It will be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Albany
Submitted by kingfisherman on Sun, 2013-04-21 08:39I'm heading down to Albany for a few days next week.
Can anyone give me any tips as to where i should go and what essentials i need.
It will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Cervantes
Submitted by nicmaddogg on Sun, 2013-04-21 08:14me and a few mates are trying to organise a weekend up at cervantes next weekend and taking the boat.
anyone fished off there before??
whats the fishing like??
is there a boat ramp??
cheers any info will be helpful
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Samson Fishing Land Based WA
Submitted by Steve911 on Sun, 2013-04-21 01:20 Hey guys and gals,
Was looking at chasing some Sampson fish land based north and south of perth,
Prefferably within 3 hours of the city. i have seen pictures from Cervantes lately producing some quality sampson fish
but i was wondering if anyone has any tips on local spots that have produced for you.
THANK YOU! :D
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record board
Submitted by fisho-ron on Sat, 2013-04-20 22:28hi guys
im now out on site and im having troubles excessing the record board to do upgrades,
we apologise to people trying to add info, but please bare with us and we will try to get it sorted asap.
randell... I only just received you email and im trying to sort it now.
thanks ron
2wd beach camping
Submitted by shannonbean on Sat, 2013-04-20 21:56hey guys.
was just wondering what are the best location to camp at with a 2wd? preferably as close to the beach as possible. fires allowed. minimal people. and within 3 hours of perth.
cheers shannon
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transfering photo's from 1 forum to another
Submitted by jamey ford on Sat, 2013-04-20 17:25Just curious to know if it can be done as theres an image of a fish in the brag board article Good morning at hbh that needs to be placed in the fish ID forum , you'll know what I mean when you see it really weird looking critter, thanks.
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Premium Octopus
Submitted by Predator 78 on Sat, 2013-04-20 17:09Hey Guys, Does anyone know any crayfisherman or places where you can buy the premium octopus from at a good deal.. I live in yanchep and a few people have spoken of a guy that sells it at a good price in two rocks but I haven't been able to find him yet. Got some from tackle world but $21 a kilo is a little on the steep side.. Any info would be muchly appreciated..
Cheers Guys
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Rod for Rottnest - west end tailor
Submitted by bradz on Sat, 2013-04-20 15:01Hi guys
I am heading over to Rottnest in May for some shore based fishing. In the past when I was with the Surf Casters all of the guys (including me) used to fish West End of Rotto for Tailor with a 4m low mount and large spin reel. However, if most of the fishing is done wading on the reef, with not that much swell to contend with, do you think a 10 foot rod is more suitable with say 30lb braid?
The rod will be used for spinning with poppers, large slices and mulies (both weighted and unweighted) but nothing more than about 100g. Can you recommend a rod for around the $150 to $250 mark that might suit? I will work on the reel after the rod is sorted.
I have an older Starlo Stix 902 Shore spin but it is only really suited up to 70g so looking for something else.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Cheers
Brad
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Dundee landbased tackle?
Submitted by Super peg on Sat, 2013-04-20 13:44hey guys,
im headin up to Dundee Beach in NT during end of june for a wedding,
im gonna sneak a rod on the plane, which is a 9 ft custom made ide say its around 5 - 8 kg ( guestimate) and the reel i was gonna take is my daiwa opus 4500, which hasnt let me down ever for the years ive used her, although its only running 20lb mono
im looking to hopefully tick off the larger species of trevaly, barra and thredfin salmon off my list,
will this set up prove victorious? its the only one i think is in between the travel size and the size need to fight the fish
also in the way of lures, as i am a southwest fisherman, my lures are mainly metal slices and smiling jacks, few poppers ans soft plastics
will these cut it up there ?? any special techiques?
i am realy in the dark about the northern waters of australia and would appreciate the help
thanks
kyle
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Mulloway on Soft Plastics
Submitted by shorething on Sat, 2013-04-20 09:35Hey guys,
have been out a number of times at the Swan landbased with plastics for the elusive Mulloway. No luck yet but always an enjoyable arvo/night regardless. Just interested to hear if anyone has caught one in the swan before on plastics and if so what type? Currently giving squidgy slick rigs 130mm in black gold a crack but interested to hear if anyone has found a particular colour/size remotely successful. I figure it's a time thing as much as anything but appreciate anyone who takes the time to throw any info this way!
Cheers
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My old PENN
Submitted by Basto on Sat, 2013-04-20 09:01
I found a forty year old 113h Senator recently in very good condition and decided to update it a bit.
I put a topless Tiburon frame and a new carbontex drag and a stainless gear sleeve and a new aluminium spool on it .
The whole project cost just over $300.00 and that included the cost of the reel.
I now have a very durable,reliable bottom fishing/trolling reel.
The second pic is of the original reel.
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Moore River weed status?
Submitted by Sails4me on Sat, 2013-04-20 07:45Hey all
Could anyone provide me with an indication of the current weed status at the beach North of Moore River? Thinking of heading up this afternoon for a fish.
Cheers
Sails
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Preston beach
Submitted by Em801 on Sat, 2013-04-20 02:56Thinking bout having a night session down Preston does anyone have any tips or advise and do u know what the weed situation is like thanx for any help
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Newbie
Submitted by BRENDOW on Fri, 2013-04-19 22:04Hi all,
I am new to fishing myself and just bought my son (age 5) his first fishing rod and want to take him out (in Perth) this weekend can anyone make a surgestions... Must be kid friendly (no rocks) maybe somewhere mum can come for when he gets bord... No boat yet.
I appreciate your help.
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Exmouth Diversity Charters
Submitted by Nauti Buoy on Fri, 2013-04-19 21:08Had a day out with the Diversity boys Pete and Mick on Wednesday. The day started with them picking me up from the hotel @530 so we could launch before the low tide @ 730. Lures were put in the water around 645 and i had my first marlin (a small black) by 7am, from there we raised at least one fish almost every hour for the rest of the day (unfortunately no solid hookups) until around 2pm when i caught a nice blue. In between we landed a couple of dollies and saw a couple of free jumping sailfish. The boys had a couple of punters cancel a day before so i was the only one on the boat, but that didn't stop the lads from working their hardest to connect to a big one.
For those who haven't heard Pete and Mick started the charter approximately 6 months ago and will do everything from bottom bashing/ Deep drop/ Spearfishing to Game fishing they like to keep the numbers small so that everyone enjoys themselves.
If anyone is heading to exxy and are looking to book a charter give Pete and Mick a call.
Cheers
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Cuttlefish
Submitted by C.P on Fri, 2013-04-19 17:07I hooked three cuttle fish today & let them all go. I've never bothered with them as they always seem like too much trouble, spraying water & ink everywhere. However I'm interesteed in others opinions. Are they good to eat or to use as bait. If for eating - do you prepare same as squid?
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Exmouth Tips
Submitted by kingfisherman on Fri, 2013-04-19 17:00Im heading up north next week for a few day. I've never before up north.
Can anyone give me any tips as to what i should bring and what type of rod and reel i need.
Thanks
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Mandurah Mackerel
Submitted by C.P on Fri, 2013-04-19 15:24Out from Mandurah today drift fishing. Calm as & the water was clear. Saw a Spanish Mackeral swim past. Some kind of Mackerel anyway. Around 1.2 mtrs I reckon. First time i've seen a Mackeral around Mandurah. Maybe others arent surprised but i sure was.
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whitey now world champ
Submitted by chookc on Fri, 2013-04-19 13:57Taken from PGFC face book post...
Perth Game Fishing Club
2013 Offshore Championships have now finished in Costa Rica and what an effort by the PGFC boys who won the WA Open last year in Jurien.
Whitey and Ivan have consistently worked their way up the leader board over the 4 days to finish 4th overall (equal 3rd on points 4th on countback) in the teams event and Whitey has smashed the field on the last day to run away with the Top Angler prize and is now the World Champion.
Great effort both of you and congratulations from PGFC. We are all very proud of your achievement.
Full results can be found here http://owc13.catchstat.com/
2013 Offshore World Championship
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CatchStat.com Fishing tournament real time Live Scoring for the 2013 Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.
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Bait
Submitted by jumbuck on Fri, 2013-04-19 12:42Where is the best place in perth to buy bulk bait ???? any suggestions
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