Does anyone have any experience or exposure to the Garmin GSD24 ?

Apparently comes highly recommended from Gil Travis of Semperfi Fishing who is a regular contributor to the US Forum The Hull Truth. He claims one of his favourites to be the Furuno FCV585 with 1KW transducer but he believes the Garmin to be a bit better. I've seen several screen shots one of which was tracking solid bottom in 1600 ft at 27 mph. There is also a good slideshow at this link -http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/garmin-gsd-24-testing

Anyone used or seen this "black box" which hooks up to their MFD units ?

thanks

hey guys i got a new tackle box because mine snapped and i bought one yesterday and it included some lures that i didnt know can you help me identify the lures .

thanks brodie

2 good looking heads!

Anyone out there have any areas to fish in warnbro sound........... is it better to stay in close, or travel out to five fathom, we are putting the boat in at port kennedy, i think cockburn will be far to busy................ there seems to be a lot of water about 20 meters deep before the five fathom, i dont want exact areas, i will try to find them for myself, but was just after some local knowledge, wont be able to get out till about 9am........

Hi I am going squidding on monday with the old mans runabout I was going to try in front of the old power station is this a good spot never have tried squidding before.

Does the price of jigs equate to catch numbers and are certain colurs or weights better than others ?

Had a phone call from a local surfer today reporting that Yallingup beach was closed in the AM of Friday 28th Sep due to a Orca(killer whale) and a Great White being spotted just beyond the waves. The Beach has remained closed. Amazing to hear both species in such a close vicinity to eachother.

cheers,

Zac@dunsboroughoutdoorsportz

Just got home with the latest edition of a west australian fishing magaziine and am i angry the editors of these things must be in their 40s-50s how do i know that.Because if you are older than that you have no bloody hope of reading the text in their magazines. When you are getting to your senior years one of the great things to look forward to is your eye sight is going to be not as good as it used to be (no I don't need a labrador dog yet) and despite having a good pair of reading glasses i'm damed if i can read some of the print on the glossy multi coloured pages some of these magazines use. I f they don't care about the senior section of the population just put a warning on the cover of the magazine for seniors and i'll save my money and buy a mag that i can read. And a few captions on the photos mightn't go astray (appologies if they are there it's just that i can't see them either.

Thanks to the crew at Oceanside, great service and great price. Matched a new travel spin rod for my VM150. fits and feels perfect. Thanks fellas.

 if anyone is going to the jetty tonight come and say hi. ill be the guy at the end trying to catch a sambo tonight!

*** We also have new products in this Special and a Massive selection of gear at discounted prices.

*** These prices are for gear in store right now, no lay-bys on these specials.

*** Starts Friday 27th September and Finishes Sunday 5pm 7th October.

*** Pop down and check out the range, these Specials are for the time period mentioned or until stocks sold out (some limited stocks)

*** Feel free to PM us, call or pop in for more info.

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These Jigging Master Fallings jigs have been very popular for demersals and we've just received another big order. They are very well priced and the darting action of these jigs on they way up and flutter on the drop entices bites/gets results. We also have the larger ones in stock ie 260g & 320g which are ideal for sambos/amberjacks/skippy etc during the demersal ban time periond. These larger ones are also ideal for upnorth on rankins/reds/trout/goldband etc.

Jigging Master Fallings 135g. Awesome demersal jig.   $

Jigging Master Fallings 190g. Awesome demersal jig for slightly deeper water or faster drift.   $

Jigging Master Fallings 260g. Awesome jig for deeper water species like sambos/amberjacks/skippy

but also ideal for upnorth on rankins/reds/trout/goldband etc.etc  $

Jigging Master Fallings 320g. Awesome jig for deeper water species like sambos/amberjacks/skippy

but also ideal for YTK &  dogtooth tuna etc  $

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We've also ordered in the Jigging Master Alien jig 100g for demersal jigging.  $

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We've also received recently another shipment of the "New" Jigging Master Ocean Devil rods which are very poular.

The new Jigging Master Ocean Devil rod blanks are made from the finest Japanese graphite, ALPS guides and Fuji alconite inserts and Fuji reel seats.

The UL are ideal for demersal jigging and the MH for Super Deep.

JM Ocean Devil Spin UL -   Normally $319        Special Price $

JM Ocean Devil Spin ML -  Normally $369         Special Price $

JM Ocean Devil Overhead UL -    Normally $319        Special Price $

JM Ocean Devil Overhead  ML -   Normally $339        Special Price $

JM Ocean Devil Overhead  MH -  Normally $349        Special Price $

* A FREE Jigging Master DVD with every Jigging Master Ocean Devil rod purchase (*Limited FREE stocks so first in)

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We've also received recently another shipment of Jigging Master Evolution Titanium rods. These rods have a specific titanium/graphite combo mix for plenty of power when turning fish but still maintaining its parabolic bend.

The 150g & 200g are ideal for demersal jigging, the 250g & 350g for sambo's/bottom fishing and the 400g for Super Deep

and general Bottom fishing. 

Max 150g 5'3  PE 1-3      Maximun Power   90 degrees 10kg / 60 degrees 16kg color:gold

Spin - Normally $629                      Special Price $

Overhead - Normally $599              Special Price $

Max 200g 5'3  PE 1.5-4   Maximun Power   90 degrees 12kg / 60 degrees 20kg color:red

Spin - Normally $639                      Special Price $

Overhead - Normally $609              Special Price $

Max 250g 5'0  PE 2-5      Maximun Power   90 degrees 15kg / 60 degrees 25kg color:blue

Spin - Normally $649                      Special Price $

Overhead - Normally $619              Special Price $ 

Max 300g 5'0  PE 3-6      Maximun Power   90 degrees 17kg / 60 degrees 29kg color:purple

Overhead - Normally $599              Special Price $  

Max 350g 5'0  PE 3-7      Maximun Power   90 degrees 18kg / 60 degrees 32kg color:gray

Overhead - Normally $629              Special Price $

Max 400g 5'0  PE 4-8      Maximun Power   90 degrees 20kg / 60 degrees 35kg color:silver

Overhead - Normally $649              Special Price $   

* A FREE Jigging Master top & Jigging Master DVD with every Jigging Master Powerspell PE reel purchase

  *Limited FREE stocks so first in) 

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Jigging Master Saber Game Spin (Ideal demersal jigging rod)

Jig:50~ 120g PE 1~3 Max power 10kg (Silver)

Jigging Master Saber Game Casting Spin (Ideal demersal jigging rod)

Jig:60~ 150g PE 1~3 Max power 8kg(Gunsmoke)

FW price $

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Jigging Master New squid rod released.

The new Jigging Master Squid Hacker 8'5 Pro Type has been designed with value for money in mind. At 8'5 in length it is designed for land based eging suited to 2.5-4.0 size squid jigs.

If you are in the market for a great value squid rod don't look past the new Jigging Master Pro Type.

PE 0.6-1.5

EGI: 2.5- 4

FW Price $

Blue only available

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Jigging Master Power Spell PE series reels have been a great seller for us and most of our customers dont own one they have several. These reels are the end result of Jigging Master's 12 years of fishing experience. These reels we specifically designed for jigging but makes for an awesome bottom bouncing reel. The lever drag setup with a super smooth and strong drag system gives you confidence in stopping big fish. Fully supported with 8 stainless steel ball bearing + 1 stainless steel anti-reverse bearing, coupled with 2 anti-reverse docking gears design. Completely crafted out of a whole solid aluminium block. Comes with a power handle and a ergonomically shaped aluminium power T-bar handle.

These reels are designed to crank fish up with ease and one of the strongest drag systems ever made.

PE4 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.5

Gross Weight : 500g

Capacity : PE4-400m

Efflcient drag : 25lbs. Max : 50lbs

Normally $689     Reduced to $

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PE5N

Gear Ratio: 1 : 4.0

Gross Weight: 570g

Capacity: PE5-400m

Spool Dia: 64mm

Spool Width: 25mm

Efficient Drag: 35lbs. Max: 60lbs

Normally $749     Reduced to $

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PE6 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0

Gross Weight : 600g

Capacity : PE6-500m

Spool dia.：64mm

Spool width：38mm

Efflcient drag : 35lbs. Max : 60lbs

Normally $759     reduced to $

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PE8 Reel 

Gear Ratio : 1 :4.0

Gross Weight : 715g

Capacity : PE8-500m

Spool dia.：70mm

Spool width：38mm

Efflcient drag : 45lbs. Max : 80lbs

Normally $799    reduced to $

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PE10 Reel

Gear Ratio : 1 :3.6

Gross Weight :830g

Capacity : PE8-650m.PE10-520m

Spool dia.：75mm

Spool width：38.5mm

Efflcient drag : 55lbs. Max : 100lbs

Normally $859    reduced to $

* A FREE Jigging Master top & Jigging Master DVD with every Jigging Master Powerspell PE reel purchase

  *Limited FREE stocks so first in)

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Jigging Master Power Arms.

These power arms are just another great add-on for the BLING!!

That aside, these arms are very strong especially when your punishing big fish.

Specs:

NS113 weight: 71g length: 113mm

(with left&right shift)

Suits: SHIMANO NEW STELLA SW 18000~20000

FW Price $

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Assorted Jigging Master Power knobs and T-Bar Handles

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JM Gimbal Belts;

For the anglers chasing a compact belt the Jigging Master Pin Compact is the go.

Jigging Master "Pin Compact" FW Price $

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The 2012 Jigging Master patented two way gimbal is designed for both jigging and popper fishing. Its unique design that allows the angler to simply position the pin to either the centre or to one side of the gimbal, depending on their preferred fighting style. Available on several colours and the stylish finish will make this new product a popular one indeed.

FW price $

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Jigging Master 2012 Jig Bag

Uniquely designed by Jigging Master, a foldable main bag with an attachable jig-dispense pouch. The foldable main bag is vertical-dispense designed, capable to house up to 35 long-shape jigs. There are also two types of pouch for your option, which are vertical-dispense type and horizontal-dispense type. The vertical type is the same as main bag, which houses 35 long-shape jig in it. The horizontal is designed for shorter jig less than 22cm, seven bays on either face and able to house 42 jigs. Once you have the pouch attached, you can carry an unbelievably maximum 72 jigs. JM jig dispense bag is the most ideal jig bag you can ever used.

Black only available

FW price $

(jigs in picture not included)

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JM pliers FW Pricel $ with pouch & lanyard (other brands equivalent $99)

Plier body machined from hi grade aluminum with quality anodising.

Stainless steel tip

Light weight = 180gm

Come with PE Tungsten braid cutter

Opens split rings up to 350lb (hi tensile)

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The New Sea Iron products are awesome and the quality stainless steel finish is top notch. The first batch sold very quickly and we have another delivery with all sizes & models.

For tuna, queenies, mackerel, salmon, tailor etc try the;

Sprats Stainless Steel casting metal 21g – 60g rigged with quality hardware.

For tuna, queenies, mackerel, salmon and tailor including rock fishing off Steep Point & Quobba try the;

Pelacus Stainless Steel casting metal 42g – 150g rigged with quality hardware.

For demersal fish like dhufish, snapper, blackarse, red snapper, rankin, trout, and spangos

Plus the speedster fish like sambos, amberjacks, skippy etc try the;

Pelacus Stainless Steel Demersal Jig  84g, 112g, 150g - rigged with quality hardware.

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The new waves Jig rod has been popular amongst the FW members and we still have a few left.

Mare Nostrum Shorty 5'6 20lb - Max Jig Weight 150g  (Rod weight, very light 225g)

FW Price $

Mare Nostrum Shorty 5'6 30lb - Max Jig Weight 200g) (Rod weight, very light 227g)

FW Price $

Quality blank made from 100% Toray carbon fiber, Fuji Sic Guides, Fuji quality reel seat, tapered rear grip and shaped foregrip for comfort.

Mare Nostrum Shorty is a slim powerful rod with a moderate fast action. This parobolic blank puts more pressure on the fish and less on the angler. These rods are dedicated to offshore jigging with light to medium jigs. Perfectly balanced the single piece blank has a nice tip action for working jigs but the lower section has plenty of power to turn big fish and get a good hookset.

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Back in stock also, Locally made " Custom " SEA ANCHOR's

Australian product, locally made to our high standard. Built to withstand WA's harsh conditions and packed in a convinient storage bag.

Available in a variety of sizes and are fully rigged (except smally dinghy size) and ready to go.

This is a popular sea anchor that we use ourselves and sell instore. We've also sold plenty to FW members with great feedback.

Special Prices as listed below;

* Small Dinghy $

* Up to 5m Boats $

* Up to 6m Boats $

* 6 to 9m Boats $

* 6 to 9m Boats Deluxe Silk $

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Waves jig bags have a Small, Medium & Large versions.

Small is good for demersal jigs etc. Suits up to 160mm long, holds 24 jigs and ideal for up to 150g jigs.

FW Price $

Medium is good for longer demersal jigs and general jigs/sambo jigs etc. Suits up to 238mm long, holds 12 jigs and ideal for up to 300g jigs.This jig bag also has two pouches for assist hooks/split rings etc.

FW Price $

Large is good for long jigs ie sambos/YTK etc. Suits up to 320mm long, holds 12 jigs and ideal for up to 400g jigs.

FW Price $

* (jigs in pictures not included)

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Crossfactor Demersal Jig Bag suits jigs up to 165g approx.

FW Price $

(jigs in picture not included)

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Pirate Demersal Jig Bag suits up to 10 Pirate's.

FW Price $

(jigs in picture not included)

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Chef'sChoice® Diamond Hone® EdgeSelect® #120:

This professional electric knife sharpener is another sharpening

breakthrough. It incorporates conical 100% diamond coated disks in

Stages 1 and 2 and a revolutionary stropping/polishing disk in Stage 3.

In just seconds, an edge of unprecedented sharpness and durability is

obtained on fine edge (straight edge) and serrated knives. The

flawless, highly polished fine edge can be customized to suit the

cutting task. High precision elastomeric angle guides eliminate all

guesswork. Assembled in the U.S.A.

Chef'sChoice® Diamond Hone® EdgeSelect® #120 Tech Spec overview:

    Model 120 Electric 3-stage Knife Sharpener

    Incredibly sharpens knife blades, straight edge and serrated.

    Unique stropping and polishing stage - Unbelievably fast.

    EdgeSelect with Trizor-Plus, optimum edges for gourmet, butcher, sporting and serrated knives.

    Unbelievable sharp edges - razor sharp quality.

    3-Stage Sharpening for durable, longer-lasting edges.

    100% diamond abrasive - guaranteed to never detemper.

    Completely safe for quality kitchen knives.

** Us as staff actually use the CC120 at home and suitable for all knives, not just fishing knives.    

Normally $299, but FW price $ (Save $)

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JM Premium PR Bobbin (Free Demo Instore)

These bobbins have become very popular and this is what we use. Very well priced when compared to other brands.

The PR knot is very strong and runs through the guides with ease so perfect for casting and jigging.

FW Price $

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Jigtalk PR Bobbin (Free Demo Instore)

These bobbins work well and are very well priced.

The PR knot is very strong and runs through the guides with ease so perfect for casting and jigging.

FW Price $

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The Fremantle Premium pot ocky is very popular with our customers and FW members so just a heads up we got another big deliver in. It comes straight from the boat to the processor where its cryovaced and delivered to us within 1-2 days so VERY fresh. Premium octopus that is fully food grade, head off and descent size tenticles.

We all know demersals including KG's love fresh local ocky, with the Long weekend forecast looking very nice at the moment for us boaties why not have the fresh & best bait.

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AJN (All Japan Network) Rods are great value with Ultra Light and Light carbon models. These rods are very strong and vitually unbreakable. Many FW members own these rods and great feedback also.

Several Models including 2 "New models";

AJN 5' UL 4-10lb (can run 15lb) Ideal for the light jiggers/yakkers & tinny fishers.

FW Special $

AJN 5'6" UL 8-15lb (can run 20lb)  Ideal for the light jiggers/yakkers & tinny fishers.

FW Special $

AJN 6' 10-20lb (New Model called Jigging Jack) Ideal for the jiggers that are working lighter jigs/fluttering jigs & SP's

FW Special $

AJN 6'4 10-20lb (New Model called Jigging Jack) Ideal for the jiggers that are working lighter jigs/fluttering jigs & SP's

FW Special $

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If your jigging the Super-Deep ie 300-500m these 750 & 1kg are it.

Fast drift speed & currents make jigging the Super-Deep hard but these 750 & 1kg solve that problem. 

Ideal for;

Bass Groper/Hapuku/Greyband/Blue-eye/Ruby Snapper

FW Price $

 Blake (Oceanside Manager) with a Bass Groper on the Super Deep Jig

 Blake (Oceanside manager) with a Grey Band on the Super Deep Jig

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Ryan started jigging the Super Deep with Kasey over 3 years ago and back then they used the Sanme 650g.

Since we have other Japanese jigs like whats posted Ryans selling a few of his own ones that are brand new.

2 Left

$

650g Sanme that got Kasey his State Record Bass Groper on Ryans boat that weighed 46kg (Metro fish) 

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If your fishing the Super deep ie 200m plus for greyband/ Bass/Hapuku/Blue-eye/Ruby etc and your drift is slow these Boogie Walk 600g jigs are ideal. They have a nice finish and well priced indeed.

FW Price $

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Jigging Master Drag Washer Upgrade for Daiwa Electric reels.

Theres no doubt Super Deep fishing is becoming very popular and so is the use of electric reels. Daiwa is a popular brand and one we use ourselves out there but standard drag smoothness and longevity isnt very good. Since Ryan ugraded his Daiwa electric reel with the JM electric drag washers we wont recommend anything else. We have been upgrading our customers reels with great feedback also.

These washers are ultra smooth, last a longtime, work well when the washers are hot or if water is on the drag washers so basically no more sticky drag. JM Electric Drag washers suits 750 & 1000 models including Megatwins.

Click on the link;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPeQkcHKl84

* JM Electric Drag Washers by themselves $   (FW Price)

* Electric Reel service with JM Electric Drag Washers installed only $  (FW Price)

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All FWA Extreme rods were designed by Ryan Thipthorp and the blanks made of "high quality Japanese carbon fibre" . Attention to detail is very good and very well priced in the market place.

* All Fishing WA Extreme graphite rods less % OFF the below prices.

Spin 6'6" 1pce 2-4kg $169

Spin 6'6" 1pce 4-6kg $ 179

Squid Egi 8'0 2pce $179

Beach Rod Spin 11'6" 4-6oz 2pce 8-15kg $189

Baitcaster rod 5'8" 1pce 4-10kg $149

Popping rod 7'2" 1pc 24kg $219

Jigging rod 5'8" 1pc Jig Overhead PE1-3 $199

Jigging rod 5'8" 1pc Jig Spin PE1-3 $239

Jigging rod 5'4" 1pc Jig Spin PE3-5 $239

Jigging rod 5'4" 1pc Jig Overhead PE3-5 $199

Jigging rod 5'3" 1pc Jig "Spin" PE6-8 $219

*** Also get a FREE FWA DVD "Freshwater Cove Special " Valued at $19.95 with every FWA rod purchase.

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Fishing WA Series 11 (Presenter and owner of Oceanside Tackle -  Ryan Thipthorp)

Series 11 DVD's, this was a very popular series with high ratings. New fresh content including metro shows like;

Cockburn Sound Pink Snapper

Superdeep species

Big metro KG's

Rottnest Island Dhufish & snapper

Abrolhos demersals on Softplastics etc

Including the ever so important "how to" info.

** FW Special - The complete set $

Episodes 1-6

Episodes 7-12

Episodes 13-18

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All Bream/whiting style rods are also on Special with less %OFF,

Brands included - Pflueger, Shimano, Berkley, Gladiator and Strudwick etc

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Squid rods are ideal for landbase & boat squiders. You get more distance, cover more ground and better sensativity with these squiding rods. The other benefit is allowing you to work your squid jigs throughout the water column especially in deeper depths (boats) or rock walls (landbase)

All squid rods are up to % OFF

Brands included - Banax, Hearty Rise Egi Force B & C models,Shimano Sephia AU

Rapala Tspec, Fishing WA Extreme and Okuma X-Factor etc

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Weezel GT poppers, approx 200mm in length excluding the smaller one. Weighted to get good casting distance.

Several popular shapes and colours.

FW Deal - 4 for $  (Thats $ each)

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Jigging Rods - assorted brands all on Special.

Brands included - Shimano T-Curve Deep Jig, Hearty Rise Jig Force,Live Fibre Venom, Eupro assorted models,

Expert Graphite and Ugly Stik Bluewater series etc

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Perfect for Steep or Quobba rock fishing;

Hearty Rise Pirate 10'6 2 pce Spin PE 2-4 Lure weight 80-100g

Normally $399   reduced to $

Hearty Rise Pirate 10'6 2 pce Spin PE 4-6 Lure weight 100-140g                                                   

Normally $399   reduced to $

Jigging Master Shore Game 9'8M Spin 2pce Lure Weight 30-85g PE 1-3

Normally $579   reduced to $

Daiwa Saltist Demon Blood 9'6 2pce Heavy Spin, Lure Weight 50-120gm PE 2-4

Reduced to $

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More demeral jigs on specials with assorted discounts on;

Lamble Haoli F2 90g & 110g

Lamble Haoli F2 165g

Lamble Haoli Flat 120g

Lamble Haoli Flat 160g

Lamble Kanpachi Haoli 140g

ZetZ Slow Blatt 100g

Fisherman Marado110g & 130g

Fisherman Andaman 100g & 130g

Ima Ro 80g

Duel Tamentai jigs 80g & 100g

Xesta 80g, 100g, 120g, 150g (Including Redhead/black stealth colour)

Sea Iron Jigs 84g, 112g, 150g

Zesta Agraam 130g (Including Redhead/black stealth colour)

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There’s no doubt stick baits are becoming very popular and something we have used for many years now. Its good to see Clone stick baits enter the market as fully injected, tough as nails stick baits that gets results.

These are weighted stick baits in;

1 oz

1 ½ oz

2 oz

3 oz

Ideal for salmon, tailor, mackerel, queenies, trevally, tuna and even beach mulloway.

10% OFF all sizes with a massive colour selection.

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We’ve received another delivery of Zman softplastics including the New 5 & 9 inch grub tails which are very durable (same material as snapback) and they get results.

We've been using them for dhufish, pink snapper and skippy etc

From bream grubs to demersal fish the range is great and one of “our “ favourite SP

** Our other favourite is McArthy SP, Ryan has been having some great success with them whilst filming the new Fishing WA series including a 10.9kg red Emperor and big cobia etc.

Pop in and check out our range, ALL % OFF and were happy to show people proper rigging of these SP.

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 *** We also have new products in this Special and a Massive selection of gear at discounted prices.

*** These prices are for gear in store right now, no lay-bys on these special.   

*** Starts Friday 27th September and Finishes Sunday 5pm 7th October.

*** Pop down and check out the range, these Specials are for the time period mentioned or until stocks sold out.

*** Feel free to PM us, call or pop in for more info.

*** Open 7 Days a week.

*** Plenty more gear instore.

i have attached photos of my transducer which created rooster tails and from a previous discussion on how to solve this problem i made up the following plate around the transducer as a trial as with my transducer being mounted lower than recomended to ensure i get a clear picture at any speed , the front edge of the transducer is well clear of the rear of the transom and so i cut out a plate of alli which i was able to mount flush to the underside of the hull which allows the water to run over the tranny face and cuts down the amount of water the goes over the top edge and creating the rooster tail

Anyone been there lately for a fish? Im guessing they woudl still have trout in their ponds ATM, bit early for barra.

Thinking of taking the kids there for an adventure, bit hard to take the 2year old boy out on the rocks and all

goin for a fish on saturday night around wilibinga track jw any info on how to snag one of the buggers whats the best bait use while im tryin to catch my live bait cheers

found this and made me cringe, always wondered wat my death will look like ... hehe. makes me realise how little chance you actually have. not starting a thread on weather to kill or not to kill, just an epic clip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0IRd1AJURw&feature=player_detailpage

 http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/14976595/major-rescue-as-five-washed-off-rocks/

Taken from the West online. Lets hope everyone is recovered.

Tomorrow night the swell on Seabreeze is predicted to be 2.6m on seabreeze but on Willy Weather it is predicted to be 1.6m. Who is most accurate and who should i trust?

Cheers

Obviously a topical point today? If you think they aren't endangered, should they remain protected and why?

Media are reporting 5 people washed off the rocks at Steep Point. Not a good place to be in the water. On Perth Now. Hope they are alright.

Anybody want to come fishing ?

and teach me the ropes,tips,and tricks

ive got my boat licence and as we all know that teaches bugger all

must enjoy scotch or 2.

i am a smoker.

just pm me if interested :)

Hi guys,

Quick question - excuse my stupidity, i don't have a lot of knowledge about radio's. I have tried to google this and couldn't really find the answer.

The Marine Safety site advises:

"A marine radio must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. The radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. "

It doesn't list UHF as an acceptable radio. Im guessing this is because UHF is too high a frequency and as such has a shorter range which isn't acceptable for boating?

To provide some context, I have all required marine safety equipment for my 4mtr tinny except for a radio. I am looking to buy a handheld radio so I can venture out to the five fathom when weather permits. Most of the UHF units come in pairs which would also be handy for camping etc. However the VHF models seem to only come with one hand held so it would probably just stay on the tinny.

Government have just put up 2 million for fisheries to catch and kill any shark caught too close to shore . 

hey guys not fishing related.
im looking at getting a canvas canopy made for the ute but not sure who does it.
i have already built the frame. its a dual cab and i think i want 15oz canvas.
also if anyone knows how much it would cost would be good too.

cheers guys

 Heading up this break and was wondering if anyone could reccommend a charter up this way, and what prices I would expect to pay??

My five 'fishing bucket list' things are:

1.  Dhufish (keeper) on jig or plastic (hopefully won't wait too long to cross that off)

2.  Cobia

3.  Bag limit of squid (never got close to bagging out!)

4.  Dollie at the FADS

5.  My first real fishing trip with my (now) 17 yr old son and (now) 8 yr old son to Steep Point.  An all boys week of remote camping and fishing.  The 17 yr old is ready to go now.  Just waiting for the young'un to develop his fishing passion!

Finaly arrived....now to find a rod to stick it on

 Just wondering what are your thoughts of leaving the boat running while drifting bottom bashing?

My brother reckons it scares the fish, but I always leave my boat running on short drifts. N yep he's coming on my boat fishing this weekend so if he doesn't catch anything he always says I left the boat running. 

Any of you feel it makes any difference?

Thanks

 With all the latest round of sounder pics, has any one upgraded to

the furuno 627, are they worth it? Has any one got any pics of it in

action only seen the screen shots on the website

Hi guys,

I don't normally create topics for help but im calling on all you experienced skippers to point me in the right direction with boating.  I've finally bought my first boat and would really appreciate some advice with it. The pictures of my new rig are below. It has a 02 Yamaha outboard (40hp) and the boat size is a small 4.6m. Its small but its a size im comfortable to start with.

How far off land do any of you think is realistically safe to go fishing? I'm guessing with this size boat to go anywhere other than cockburn sound and the river i need a pretty flat do where conditions are good? Any info on swell sizes etc will be really appreciated.

I'm located NOR and my nearest boat ramp is Ocean reef.

Thankyou very much in advance to anyone helping.

P.s. for now it has all saftey equipment minus an epirb.

 Hey all,

Long time viewer of the forum, newish poster.  So please don't bite.

I have seen a lot of valuable advice here & waiting for my questions to pop up and be answered.  But if I'm after specifics, I thought I'd bite the bullet and shoot through my own topic about a new fishing set-up.

I am new to the boating world, after just purchasing a 520 Genesis Sports, and am so keen to expand the ways I can fish & what I can catch!  The only problem is that there is so much gear out there tailored to specific methods, areas, depths etc.  That I need a push in the right direction, so please, share your own personal opinions about what you use, what for, how much it cost & what would you do differently.

My personal goals? I will continue to beach fish from time-to-time with my existing set-ups.  I want to purchase a new one now though to head out on the boat.  I don't want to limit myself to bottom-bashing, nor trolling.  Something that I can flick a bait, lure to a zone or drop down to try score a snapper.  My budget would be $400-500 (rod, reel, line).  I'm happy to go cheaper of course, if you find that the quality doesn't improve all that much from a $200-300 set-up.

Please share your opinions.  I've been doing a lot of research and would like to see if that correlates.  If you have any questions of me, please ask and I'll do my best to answer.

Slap.

Hi all, going to pick your brains again as i am new to just about everything.

Im looking to head out friday night around 9 pm and do a deep drop (50ks off rockingham). Im wondering what determines the fish biting apart from the tides? are they just as likely to bite during the night as they are during the day?

If anyone has any advise, tips or handy hints please share as they will be greatly appreciated as i am new to night fishing.

Cheers in advance!!