Fishing Discussion
Busselton Cobbler
Submitted by Daniel Strijk on Thu, 2013-02-21 18:40Im heading down to Busselton with the family this weekend to campaign and was thinking of taking the kids out after dark to get some cobbler, I havent done it for years down there so was wondering if its still ok to do so?
Any advice is appreciated
Daniel
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Spot Pingers
Submitted by jarradb on Thu, 2013-02-21 16:35was out on a mark today and after the 2nd time over it got a small pinkie and while releasing it with release weight had this wa*#er come up behind us, Ping my spot and fish it so we couldn't get on it so we moved on.
Peoplelike this should be shot! I've done the hard hrs getting my marks and when people are to lazy to do it them self they need to lean some respect or have some one like myself teach them when we see them back at the ramp but lucky we didn't come back across them. Thought i would post a pic so if u see this wa*#er you know what t to expect! !
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Beaches around Mandurah
Submitted by Paul T on Thu, 2013-02-21 15:11Just a quick post, thinking of heading out on one of the beaches around Mandurah at the weekend, anyone been out there lately ? Or can point me in the best areas to target a shark or ray ?
I intend to put a big bait out whilst fishing lighter gear
any advice will be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Paul
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How to bake herring
Submitted by br3nno on Thu, 2013-02-21 11:51I have some freshly caught herring that i plan on baking.
Current plan
1. Cover in olive oil, some garlic, rosemary and ground pepper.
2. Wrap in aluminium foil.
3. Bake at 180 for 10 minutes on each side.
Will this work?
Please share your baking method, cheers.
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Jurien Ths Weekend!!!
Submitted by Lockie on Thu, 2013-02-21 10:17Me and the Boys are heading up to Jurien this week end for a well deserved boys weekend away.
i was wondering whats been happening up there lately we have two boats both 5.5m.
Any advice on whats biting would be great as i am keen to gets some fish in the freezer its been empty for to long :)
Cheers Guys Dave
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Sharks
Submitted by metroLBfisher on Wed, 2013-02-20 22:50For all the land based shark fisho's out there i have a question for you! Just wanting to know do people get more hook ups on balloon or bottom baits?
Reason i ask is im heading to a spot this saturday and it is possible to balloon there, although it isn't extremely deep. Would it be worth going somewhere off the beach with some chop and a little deeper having bottom baits out? (obviously means we wont get the bait out as far and wont be able to use such big baits and heavy long rigs as the balloons)
Can't make up my mind which option would be best
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Cockburn Sound Samson's ??
Submitted by Spitfire56 on Wed, 2013-02-20 21:07Hey everyone, I have family over from interstate and have been dying to get into some Samson's, but with the weather looking crap on the weekend it looks like they may miss out, unless I fish the sound? Is there any reliable areas that hold Samson's Inside protected waters?
is there a decent chance? Normally fish north so not sureThanks in advance
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Malimup Beach this saturday
Submitted by salmonwanter on Wed, 2013-02-20 20:34what is biting at malimup beach near windy harbour.
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Fishing North End of Rotto Today
Submitted by Baden01 on Wed, 2013-02-20 19:12Went out today 25 miles weather was fantastic and fishing not bad either got some Pinkies 1 at 70cm Great Day
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SwanFish
Submitted by fisher12 on Wed, 2013-02-20 17:53SwanFish is coming up this weekend as most of you would know and what i want to know is who is entering and where they are going to fish after registration because i've never entered and just wanted to know what/where the best spots to fish are not after exact spots just rough spots and am landbased not to fussed any where to get and a couple of species at the same time.
Thanks, fisher12
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lures for whiting
Submitted by kingfisherman on Wed, 2013-02-20 16:43Are there any small lures for whiting.
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game fishing dvds
Submitted by lazy_lee on Wed, 2013-02-20 13:56G'Day all
am off to exmouth in may and am looking to borrow if i can some dvds on game fishing etc
would like some that show how to rig from line to the bait and a range of different methods ie trolling switch baiting etc
anything that gives some info and inspiration
so if anyone has some i could borrow or buy cheaply that would be great
pm me
Lee
Surprise throw net catches
Submitted by harropino on Wed, 2013-02-20 13:35Was using my throw net in the Leschenault Estuary The other day gathering some small mullet for a Tailor expedition and was quite surprised by a couple of my catches. One throw yielded 8 tiny black bream, 5-6cm (all safely returned)and in another i got 4 tiny kg whiting which i havent personally caught in this system for 15 years(all Returned)
Hope this is a sign of the systems health and hopefully good catches in the future :)
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Trolling Bunbury
Submitted by greg gregory on Wed, 2013-02-20 09:56Hi all, thinking of trolling a few lures for tuna, mackerel, ect out off Bunbury tomorrow. Haven't tried it here yet and was wondering if anyone knows if there's any around? and if so what lures have been performing best?
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Shimano Reels
Submitted by metroLBfisher on Tue, 2013-02-19 23:41Hey guys,
Just wanting a few opinions on a new reel to purchase. Basically at the moment i have a shimano baitrunner 6000D that i use for all my beach fishing. The last two times i have been to "Spot x" i have been spooled one was definately a big shark and the other took 300 meters in 60 seconds flat banging head shakes.
The only way i can see around this from getting spooled is upgrading to a bigger reel size. Just wondering what reel i should get out of the shimano range spending a max of $250. Wanting it to hold around 400 meters of 40-50 pound braid and at the same time having a good drag pressure? And definitely a spinning reel! I have two overheads already. Need this for casting baits into the surf..
If anyone has any idea's on what i should get please post, would be much appreciated! Reason i am sticking with shimano is because they have been so reliable and durable!
Cheers!
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Local Call Sign for Sea Rescue Two rocks?
Submitted by terboz123 on Tue, 2013-02-19 23:27question above
thanks all
brett
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Taking apart a mercury tacho
Submitted by joel88 on Tue, 2013-02-19 21:18Hey guys,
So the tacho in the boat stopped working and found a new one online with a price I couldn't refuse so I have bought it and installed it. Problem is it's a white tacho and the rest of mine are black. I still have the old broken black one so what I was wondering is does anyone know how to take these things apart? I was thinking of swaping the seal and black face into the new tacho but can't get the old one apart to look at how hard this would be. Or is this a stupid idea and me being picky and should I just leave the white one in there? I've included some photos so you can see what I mean.
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Direction Bank
Submitted by artygunner on Tue, 2013-02-19 19:28Hi All,
I am going out to Direction Bank in the morning for what looks to be an awesome day on the water! Just want to know what most peoples setup is for there. Last time I was there I picked up a 57cm KG and a couple of Baldies but I missed so so many good bites.
I am running a padernoster rig with 1 running 4/0 hook to a 7/0 circle.
There were quite a lot of pickers there last time as well, pretty common I would suspect? (haven't been boat fishing much)
Targeting Baldies, Pinkies, Dhuies, KGs, Black Ass
Ryan
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Two Rocks Boat ramp
Submitted by Gav475 on Tue, 2013-02-19 19:01Can anyone tell me if there are wash down facilities at Two Rocks ramp. Had a search on the net and this site but cant find any info on it.
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Electronic brake control units
Submitted by Patto 1 on Tue, 2013-02-19 17:30G'day all just in the process of getting a electronic brake control unit fitted to my car for my boat trailer that is fitted with a Carlisle hydrastar braking unit .been quoted about $500 for fitting and wondering if that is about the going price for this to be done .cheers for any help
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Shimano Stradic 8000 for DHI trip
Submitted by Buzzer on Tue, 2013-02-19 11:16Hi all
Going up to DHI at the start of May, in the process of buying a new rod and reel. I was looking at getting a Shimano Stradic 8000 loaded with 50lb braid and matching that witha 13' Daiwa sensor surf. Very much a novice when it comes to heavier gear so any feedback on this set up would be appreciated.
cheers
Buzzer
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steep point march 1st
Submitted by bitten on Tue, 2013-02-19 01:27heading to steep march 1st anyone else going up that weekend?
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Chicken oil
Submitted by catchalittle on Mon, 2013-02-18 22:51Was speaking with the brother inlaw who is a mad snapper fisherman in Victoria and uses chicken oil he gets from the chicken shops question is has anyone on here tryed that to attract fish would say it would be cheaper that buying tuna oil,the brother said that it really gets the fish on the bite
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What is a Buffalo Bream?
Submitted by Fathom on Mon, 2013-02-18 20:39OK, I'm a diver, I see some different stuff, I believe what everyone calls a "Buffy" might not be acurate?
I reckon there are 3 different species catorigised as one, not only major color variations but slight change in shape, hey I aint no Marine Biologist but certainly seen lots of difference in them for the last 15 yrs of filming stuff underwater in WA.
3 buffs or just 1 with colour variations?
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point samson
Submitted by Tim1511 on Mon, 2013-02-18 20:05hey all i was just wondering if the saltwater fishing on a boat in point samson is any good if so what kind of species do you get there might also try for a barra while there.
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need some help on a new rod
Submitted by fincher on Mon, 2013-02-18 19:49hi there im seeking some advice and help im looking at a buying a new rod to match me stradic fj 6000 atm( im running 30lb mono but have just bought a new spool to put braid on not sure weather to use 30-50lb braid. is there a all fit rod that ill be able to use for lil bit off jigging (will be first time) bit off bottom bouncing for demersals so any help would be much appreciated
thanks chris
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Bunbury WA fishing
Submitted by Zayro on Mon, 2013-02-18 19:25Just moved to Bunbury WA, been here for a couple months havent caught anything worth it just wondering any hot spots
i have tryed the cut,australind jetty and the bufflo beach got a 50cm mulloway at the beach and a bonjoshark but nothing else?
Can someone help me please?
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New bar
Submitted by Carry on Mon, 2013-02-18 18:35Knocked up my new bar took me couple days mite give it a nudge tonight
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New to lures
Submitted by kingfisherman on Mon, 2013-02-18 18:26Hi
i am wanting to start to get into loures and soft plastic on all the plastic baits, but am not sure whats the best lures for beach fishing.
Are there any brands that are better than other?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks
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Worth a watch - how to catch a Tarpon 'like a boss'
Submitted by dkonig82 on Mon, 2013-02-18 18:01Apologies if this is a re-post, but worth a look.
Not sure if the blood on his arm is because he tried this before and failed or if he is using it as burley!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdEmF6F8XPc
Dan
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