Fishing Discussion
Striper-Sea Swirl Boats
Submitted by kelsea on Wed, 2013-01-02 07:12I have been looking at boats and have come across the above mentioned. Does any one have any info on them? I have also been looking at the Trophy 2359 Hardtops with the diesel inboard. I am looking to change from my centre console to a dryer boat as my two little ones and wife are normally with me. As a family we mainly use the boat for fishing, but weekenders aren't out of the question.
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sambos
Submitted by nicmaddogg on Wed, 2013-01-02 04:05me n a mate are heading out today for a bash with the sambos?? anyone been hooking some monsters?? i got 2x 30kg monsters on monday
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detailed nautical chart maps of cape naturalist
Submitted by donlovesfishing on Tue, 2013-01-01 21:45hello fellow fishers.. i am new to dunsborough and having trouble finding some fishing spots out from eagle bay area by boat. Does anyone know where i can get detailed nautial charts of the reefs around the cape naturalist? Thanks for all your input... Don
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Cleaning squid tubes
Submitted by fish4dan on Tue, 2013-01-01 18:33Does anyone have some tips on how to clean the last bits of black stuff out of squid tubes before cooking ? There's always a bit left, and nothing but picking at it for hours will shift it. Any thoughts much appreciated. Cheers, Dan
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Dunsborough
Submitted by JW on Tue, 2013-01-01 16:49Need some local advice please.
Taking boat down to Dunsborough with the family in couple of weeks.
Looking on my charts, I thought Wright Bank looks close enough. The chart states "breaks in moderate swell".
Is it relatively safe? Will have kids on the boat.
Cheers,
JW
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HILLARYS
Submitted by heyundy on Tue, 2013-01-01 13:35Hey guys can someone let me know if theres any decent fish getting caught out.of hillarys im usially out 20-30mile but.i havent been out from hillarys in yonks any info would be much appreciated.
cheers andy
swan river bream where are they biting?
Submitted by Dawson on Tue, 2013-01-01 13:30heading down to maylands heard they've been round there but not sure bout the area. Are they biting there and if not where are they?
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Where are the crabs running??
Submitted by Piggy on Tue, 2013-01-01 13:10Was thinking about going crabbing land based but a mate of mine went to mandurah 2 weeks ago and only got 2. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go to catch a feed... Would prefer scooping af anyone knows!
Cheers guys
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hamelin bay report?
Submitted by harropino on Tue, 2013-01-01 12:28Anybody been down or currently at Hamelin that can give us a report ? im heading down over the weekend and just wanted to know whats biting at the moment ?
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Cleaning fish at sea
Submitted by LandyAndy on Tue, 2013-01-01 11:22Hi People.
Can somebody confirm if its OK to gut/gill fish at sea(South Coast)?
I realise filleting/skining is a big no no.
Will be staying in holday accom so cleaning at the unit is out.Only the 1 cleaning station in Albany and its usually very busy and you need to fight the pelicans at times.
Looked thru the South Coast Region Guide,its not 100% clear on the issue.
Thanks
Andrew
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Nice surprise catch
Submitted by BOOMER on Tue, 2013-01-01 11:04Took father in law out for a fish last week for his first jigs only day,
Caught 7 species for the day all on jigs / old boy used plastics with this trout being a nice surprise and my first in local waters.
Also had a visit from a GW that followed a duey all the way to the boat, scarey when you here of these dudes jumping in to retrieve a fish.


Species caught - Trout, Duefish, snapper, samson, yellowtail king, black ass , balchin all released except the two in photos.
Cheers Boomer
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Lost equipment.
Submitted by Fish guts on Tue, 2013-01-01 10:04Whilst my uncle was out fishing yesterday he found a boat seat and what looks like a lid to a ice box or compartment of some sort. I have photos of them but don't want to post them for a obvious reasons. If you have lost them though PM me with the description.
They were found about 20nm out past the warnboro / Cockburn sound.
Thanks.
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Trolling tips and help
Submitted by br3nno on Tue, 2013-01-01 01:50 I have experience in many teachniques but havent got into trolling. I am hoping to catch tailer and even a spanish mackeral.
Here are a few questions, any answers are much appreciated!
1. What speeds approx
2. How much line should i let out
3. How should the rig be designed
4. Any particularly good lures for tailer, mackeral and tuna.
5. How far out and where abouts should i go for tailor?**
Cheers
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Apache Fishing Charters :)
Submitted by Luke_h_93 on Mon, 2012-12-31 19:44 Howdy guys,
Got a fishing charter on apache fishing charters for christmas.
Anyone been out on it? Good fun? Good catches?
Just after information.
Cheers !
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happy new year to all
Submitted by uncle on Mon, 2012-12-31 18:44someone had to do it, tight lines,calm seas and many PBs,no breakdowns etc and may your footy team do well. remember tomorrow will be here soon
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what do you guys think?
Submitted by parry123 on Mon, 2012-12-31 18:38well unfortunatley my olfd rod has come to its end (broken) so now im stuck between the perflueger trion and the shimano mexican fire raider just for lures for fish like bream whiting and flathead so what do you guys recomend? has anyone had any of the rods before?
-parry
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Swan river crabs.
Submitted by Wranger on Mon, 2012-12-31 16:46Crabs have been vey slow. And over the last couple of seasons have been getting hammered with more and more people realising they can get big boys in the river. Do you think there should be a ban put in place for a season or two to let them recover before it gets to delapitated. As usual everyone reacts to late and the damage has been done. We used to do 2 pulls and have our20. And quite often we would have double bangers haven't had one for years just a thought to see what everyone else thinks. Cheers.
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shimano rarenium ci4 5000fa
Submitted by Fish guts on Mon, 2012-12-31 14:29Just bought one. Anybody got one or used one before. Have been told that they are realm nice but would be interested if anyone here has a opinion on them.
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fish i.d please
Submitted by zak_fish on Mon, 2012-12-31 10:59hey just wondering what this fish is? after it calmed down a little the yellow stipes kind of dissapered and evened out with the brownish colour
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PC Chart Software?
Submitted by Dreamweaver on Mon, 2012-12-31 06:45Hi All,
I'm interested in installing chart software on my desktop and was wondering what you can recommend please?
Obviously focusing on WA (or Australian) waters.
EDIT: Oh, I should add, OS is W7 :)
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Big Great White chomps on little Great White??
Submitted by pongoz on Sun, 2012-12-30 21:58The headline says it all "Where'd my catch go? Spectacular photo captures moment great white is gobbled by an EVEN BIGGER shark as it's hauled into fisherman's boat"
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South Beach Freo, anyone ever caught a fish there?
Submitted by BigDunc on Sun, 2012-12-30 21:43Been to South Beach groyne 5 or six times, morning, afternoon, dusk with prawns, squid, mulies, soft plastics, burley, hardbodies and never caught jack. Is the place cursed or is it me?
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Rip off
Submitted by Fish guts on Sun, 2012-12-30 21:34Went to buy some prawns and scallops today to celebrate my bday and stupidly paid $37 a kilo for some carnarvan king prawns. Seriously WTF!!!!
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drifting
Submitted by donlovesfishing on Sun, 2012-12-30 21:33hi all, hope you had a great Chrissy- Just curious to find out about my drifting technics. Just getting used to my hds 5 unit. Im trying to go onto my same drift when i get to a spot but not sure on how to position the boat to get my same drift- I tend to drift way off my mark and never get it right. Please can someone given me a bit of advice- Any input would be greatly appreciated. kind regards Don
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travelling to karratha
Submitted by Carry on Sun, 2012-12-30 21:24If anyone needs a trailer towed from perth to karratha in the coming week let me know overspent on holidays need something to cart some shit up looking at leaving on the 7th give a day either side send me a pm if you keen
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which fads
Submitted by fishcrazy on Sun, 2012-12-30 17:45Hey all which fads are holdin dollys at moment cheers craig
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Fishing Western Australia today
Submitted by shabba on Sun, 2012-12-30 16:21When I was fishin with Ryan on friday i asked what the next show was and he said demersal jigging at Tworocks which i enjoy so should be a good show
On in 5 minutes so time to grab a cold beer
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Great tip i found on facebook page
Submitted by thebrett on Sun, 2012-12-30 15:40found this tip and thought it could help some ppl out,
fish the gutters for mulloway, the same for tailor fishing aswell
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crewie wanted for tomorrow
Submitted by uncle on Sun, 2012-12-30 15:22maybe a mack troll or berly session outside the 3 mile
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thanks oceanside!
Submitted by Bazooked on Sun, 2012-12-30 14:54 great customer service and knowledge!, just a shame its so far from me lol. was worth the trip to get respooled with some quality braid. thanks again![]()
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