Hey guys, heading up to Hervey Bay/1770 in the next few weeks on an 8 day trip. We'll be in an RV and mostly fishing land based. Besides the Uragen Pier, the rocks in 1770 i was just wondering if any of you guys have any suggestions for some good spots or options in that area? We'll also be heading out of a few guided charters if the winds play nice.

Thanks guys

Anyone going out this weekend?Looking a fair bit sloppy with 10-17 knot winds and 1.8 -2m swell.Just wondering if anyone's gonna give it a go before the ban?If it's anything like last weekend it got a bit dodgy in the arvo.

G'day guys,

Just wondering if any of you guys have purchased a boat from interstate and how you went about it / what were your experiences ?

I will soon be in the market for a striper or a trophy (at this stage... still doing my research) but I notice that there is a lot more boat choice and better prices in the eastern states.

I imagine the whole process of viewing / testing / purchasing / getting it back to WA (either driving it or some other way) would be an adventure to say the least. Would have to allow at least $5000 on top of the price to cover trips, accomodation and transport back.

Keen to hear any one's similar experiences.

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone can give me a little bit of information on White Hills atm.

Is there much weed? Is it worth a fish?

Was thinking about going tomorrow night - what should we target?

Cheers! Jase. 

Found this on a different site 

We need one of these around Karratha, with all the mudcrab poachers!

Hey All,

Just wondering if many of you are heading to the boat show this weekend. Hopefully the weather holds out on sat/sun because it seems like this years show has alot to offer!

If you do come down make sure you have a walk through our stand (near the pub of course). You don't have to be buying a boat (althought that would be great) to come through and say g'day. We would love to hear other peoples thoughts about fishing/boating in W.A. it always helps to "keep your finger on the pulse" as they say.

Also feedback on our craft would be nice as well I always find it better to have a chat in person with people then you can get more of a gauge on everyone's thoughts and opinions!!

Well, hope to see you all there! Happy boating!

P.S. The boat in the photo will be one of the ones we have on display!!

If you were to head out for an evening fish this sunday the 14th (last day before the ban), and return to the ramp with your dhu in the esky, say after midnight , do you think you'd get pinged for it?

 hi guys

dont normally praise people publicly but i just had to thank the guys at Bluewater Exmouth, in particular NEIL .

The guys gave us some great advice and managed to put us on to some great fish, even if the sharks took their fair share.

It was a joy to see people that enjoyed their job and would go out of their way to help.

Thanks

Richo

Just wondering if there has been many crabs around Warnbro Sound l8ly, I was hoping on taking my 2 kids 5 and 12 out tomorrow morning in the tinny to see if we can get any as there is the closure in the sound and peel inlet.

Tight lines all.

Jas

 Hay fellas could anyone please tell me what the weed up at two rocks / wilbinga is like at the moment?

wanted to go down or a fish for flatties sunset

can they see the plastics at night?

 Two accomplished anglers and a packed 100ltr esky seeking skipper and boat for fun times on the water this weekend. Happy to contribute towards fuel costs etc. Post below and lets have a ball

 Just a bit of info for those out with Go Pro Hero 2's who may want to download this new app.

The application for tablets and smart phones was released today. Go to apple store to free download.

Have downloaded it already and works a treat. Allows you to view footage in real time on your Ipad or iphone (with a small time delay). As long as you have the wireless backpack.

I was thinking of using the app to view footage from a tow cam !

cheers

Looking for diver/fisher for Abrolhos trip. Leaving tonight or early tomorrow morning getting back Sunday afternoon. Taking the kayaks over again so mostly going to be snorkelling/freediving, diving and fishing from the kayaks.
PM if interested or want more details.

going to  the bridge at the end of mill point rd  narrows bridge i think its called

going this afternoon till after dark sometime

if anyone wants to meet up there your welcome to come join ...

will have black 4x4 nissan my son will be with me as well

Ok, here's the story....... my 14 year old son who is a mad keen fisherman but never catches anything! We live in Harvey so we have been out to all the local dams and beachs and still not caught a thing. Where is somewhere I can take him that he might have some luck, what sort of bait do we use, what sort of hook/rig/rod and anything you can possibly think of we'll probably need to know - have you gathered by now, I have no bloody clue?!

Thanks for any advice you could pass on!  Cheers, Mandie

 Hello,

I was wondering what people use for fresh bait in Mid-west WA.  I moved across from QLD and am used to pumping for yabbies, hand-netting for prawns, catching beach worms and using pippies.  However it would appear that most if not all of these options are not possible (especially with hand-net restrictions). I have heard that yabbies and worms etc aren't present as the water is not as rich with nutrients. The absence of high quality esteries doesn't help the situation.  Squid is an option but as I wrote on another post this seems to be quite unreliable going into summer

I live in Geraldton and I am land-based and am targeting Whiting ranging up to Mullaway.  I guess my question is what fresh bait are people getting?  I am tight and would prefer not to have to buy bait also because I've never had to before and ultra fresh is best!  Thanks

Sam

 Hello,

Recently I caught a couple 35cm+ yellow-fin Whiting using GULP! Sandworm (natural colour) as bait. This was done in the surf around Geraldton. I was wondering if anyone else has had success using a similar bait?  Type and colours?  Thanks

Sam

 Hello,

I live in Geraldton and after catching some good numbers of calamari in the cooler months until September, and I have had very little success lately.  I have heard that the warmer months are much worst.  Is this right?  Looks like I'll have to buy bait now.  Thanks

Sam

 here are some of Andrea's and mine photos of our guided trips with Peak and exmouth sportsfishing,

I get asked what do I do to catch fish and its easy, get a guide spend the dollars let someone else clean the boat,

after all I'm on holiday.

 So after everyones great advise i got some atomic brown color soft plastics and some 

is there any spots in the river where i will have luck with both?

 

Anyone have experience with these units? Currently have one of these in a boat i just got, it has a thru hull transdcuer (not sure which one).. Didnt get a good chance to play aroudn with it on the water but does look like it might be alright even if it is a bit old? I would be pairing it up with a HDS combo, going to try to run the 2 trasnducers so i get "back track". Or should i just bite the bullet and get a FCV 627? WOuld a new furuno plug into the older thru hull transducer?

cheers

whats the best way to catch these finicky fish

they make great shark bait and need to stock up on them soon

chasing then with baits

what rigs baits and techniques work best??

 i can see them but all the other shitty reef dwellers get the bait 1st

Thanks

4sleeps till the boat show. .. :)

 Hi all,

Heading up to Geraldton to visit the missus sunday-wednesday.

IM sure i will get plenty of time to fish. I have had a look through the forum files and by the looks of things around greenough and some of the gero beaches look good for some tailor.

Does any body else have any tips?

Keen to catch up with somebody for a fish that lives up that way.

I Have a 4wd

Cheers James 

 caught from 10-2 round point walter.   biggest went 45cm , all fell victim to a rapala husky jerk HJ10 in silver. 

I picked up a copy of the latest Western Angler magazine today and read an interesting article by Peter Anderton about how he made a trolling teaser out of wire traces and cd's.  Good read.  Got me thinking that there are probably lots of other instances of improvisation out there, perhaps some even subject to patent pending!  In the past i have seen spanners and padlocks used as sinkers, but what are some of the more interesting creations you have seen or made?

gday all,

after getting my first bream on lure in Kalbarri recently I'm itching to get onto some here. Planning on heading to Belmont area, starting at the end of belmont ave and working back towards Burswood (shore based). High tide is around 5.15am, almanac says best fishing time is 6.08am, i reckon i'll get there at more lik 6.45 so fishing a falling tide. Will be using plastics if the blowies aren't in hordes, otherwise only got a couple harbodies n blades.

Was just wondering if any of the better breamers on here can offer any tips or advice, I've had a few goes in the river near canning bridge and S of PYC with no luck, getting a bit frustrating.

oh and if anyone wants to join us that'd be cool too, cheers.

im chasing a good beach reel. looking at a saltiga surf because of its line capacity and casting ability. any sugestions?