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Two Rocks Boat ramp

Can 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.


Electronic brake control units

 G'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


Shimano Stradic 8000 for DHI trip

 Hi 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


steep point march 1st

 heading to steep march 1st anyone else going up that weekend?


Chicken oil

Was 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


What is a Buffalo Bream?

OK, 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?


point samson

hey 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.


need some help on a new rod

hi 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


Bunbury WA fishing

 Just 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? 


New bar

 Knocked up my new bar took me couple days mite give it a nudge tonight


New to lures

Hi

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


Worth a watch - how to catch a Tarpon 'like a boss'

Apologies 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


Fishing the Narrows

So ive decided to try my luck at the narrows.. ive never fished
there so should be fun. What bait do people use, im thinking
river prawns and maybe give a bag of mulies a try? I will take
a few lures and heard the twisties are a hit. I will soak a big bait
see if i can get a hit or two. Id also be chasing tailor, bream or
flathead..


Im guessing you fish from the south side im just not sure if
you setup from under the bridge to the left or right? i notice on
google maps there is a little beach type area..

Thanks again guys


Shitties

Better known as the Trumpeter.

 

Sorry, but I was bought up in South Oz where these little beauties were refered to as Shitties and I refuse to change that.

 

Does anybody know of a way to reduce the accidental hookup of these little darlings while you're fishing for Whiting?

 

I fished Geographe Bay on Saturday and while I ended up with 12 KGW, I counted the Shitties and actually caught 42 of them to get my 12 whiting, very frustrating.

 

Thanks in advance


Dreaming of a C/Console, or walkaround?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/neerabup/boat-accessories-parts/65-marko-boat-moulds/1014480248

 

Just need to find a few spare tonnes of chop strand glass, and polyester resin....

 

 


Crabs and Bream

Plenty of crabs and Black Bream down Mandurah way. Went down with the wife and daughter on saturday to spend the night with friends on the canals.

Arrived at 3.30, on the boat at 4.00 and bagged out on crabs by 5.30. Heaps of smallish ones with some bigguns amongst them. Trolled back to the canals picking up some fresh tailor for bait. After a feed of fresh crabs which were packed tight with meat and a couple or four coldies we retired to the waters edge and proceeded to try for black bream. A couple of rats at first and then the bigger fish came in.

Busted off twice before landing this guy. I'm not usually a bream fisher but pretty happy with a healthy one this size. Easily the biggest I've ever landed. Measured him at 38cm before release.

 


Recommendations, shore based casting rod for Salmon & Tailor

Looking for suggestions on a shore based casting rod suited to pe1-2. Mainly to target tailor & salmon on lures (max 50g).

Appreciate your recommendations.

Daz.


New Rig and Direction Bank

Well, finally getting the time to put into the tub lately after getting away from FIFO. She is a South Carolina built Scout 187 with DF140 pushing her to some good numbers ;) Have done a few shakedown trips now and as I'm originally right hand coaster, have been learning about the north metro reef areas too. I'd like to venture out to Direction Bank at some stage but would prefer company of other vessels to do this for safety reasons. Is anyone planning such a trip in the near future ? I put in at Mindarie but could go elsewhere.

Cheers

Paul.


fishing steep point out of a tinnie

Hi all,

Just looking for a bit of advice if anyone's keen to help out.

With the old man get a bit long in the tooth we made the decision to tow a couple of 4.5m tinnies up to the point instead of running around cliffs all day, I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice on area's that they may have fished before? Or any general info would be awsome.

Thanks heaps


The search for new spots and a monster blue.

  Went on another adventure with 2 mates this weekend to another remote piece of coast after some blues, kingys or boarfish on top of our wish list. Finished work on Friday and drove 2 hours out to our spot and set up camp for the night. Woke up nice and early and jumped in the wetsuits for a morning dive. Did very well with 5 queenys up to 95cm, 2 grouper up to 17kg and a nice boarfish and fox fish to top it off with some ok vis in mostly 14-18m of water off the rocks with a few deeper ledges. Had a spear pull on a nice blue right on the bottom in 22m and bent my spear a bit but we still got plenty. Went for an arvo dive and came face to face with a 30kg+ blue in a cave but couldn't get a good shot on it before it took off and the water had started to get dirty so we headed home early.

Woke up late today and went to have a look at another new spot, not many fish around just a few blues and little queenys until we found some lumps out deeper that my mate got a 90cm queeny off and I went a bit deeper and was looking at a big black shape right on the bottom in the sand on the edge of my vis, ended up being a 25kg blue and my first monster from my deepest dive of 25m!!! So happy with it, only wanted one big one so no more for me I'll stick to the little ones from now on. No more diving for a few weeks for me and a good way to finish off my spear that is now looking more like a U shape than a straight piece of steel haha

 

 


Taco outrigger poles

 Hey guys wasn't sure where to post this one. I am chasing a pair of taco telescopic outrigger poles and was wondering if anyone knows where I could purchase some in perth. My new boat has the bases so I will just need the poles themselves. 

Cheers Sammy 


dying shark saved at ammo jetty

here we go again, channel 9,divers rescue 2 m. tiger shark stabbed with a  knife and thrown back,they found it at night on the bottom,sure to do us fishos alot of good,f...... morons, maybe time to close that place for a while or undercover fisheries officers


Fishing rod advice

 Hi Everyone,

I have saved some pennies and am going to purchase a decent rod. I want something that can handle 3-5kg line. It is most important that the rodis not too rigid, I still want to be able to feel the whole fight of the fish. The action of the rod is very important to me.

I will spend up to $350 which I think should be enough for something pretty special.

Any recommendations are welcome.

 

Thanks,

 

Ryan

 


Jurien Bay

Hey Everyone,

 

anyone shed any light as to whether anyone is catching many Mackies in Jurien at the moment? if so where would be the best place to start fishing?

 

cheers

 


Reel Maintenance

Hey all, i am looking to get some reels serviced (spinning) without having to send them back to the manufacturer. Who or where do ya recommend .

 

thanks


Identify this fish...

 

Had a school of these bad boys come through on the 3 mile early Saturday morning.

Never caught these before. Are they some sort of mackeral? Couldnt get a match with anything from the fish ID guide.

 

 


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Fishwrecked app

 This has probably been mentioned before but...... Wouldn't it be good to have a fishwrecked app. Imagine the possibilities ;)

 


Super Deep Jigging on Fishing WA - Sunday 17th February

A few of our regulars have been asking us when is this show airing. Just a heads up I " think " the Super Deep Jigging show Ryan did is airing on Fishing WA tomorrow - Sunday 17th February. Normally around 4 - 4.30pm but check your local guide.


Carnarvon to Gnaraloo

Has anyone ever skippered a boat from carnarvon to Gnaraloo if so how many miles is it by sea.
Cheers