Does anyone know if the the upgrade is complete and usable?

Soap box time. Just had a look on Perth now and saw the photo of a headless tiger shark foung by beach goers at a local groyn. WTF. What are people thinking .. No dramas catching them if thats your thing but dont leave it laying around to stink up a beach and give the anti fishing groups more ammunition. If this was you,  you are a complete muppet and I look forward to bumping into you next time you do it.

Rant over 

Need a deckie the usual guys are working so who's keen,probably going to launch from Leewin barracks (freo)

 hey all. i am heading up to Dongara on the 3rd Jan and was wondering what is biting. have heard 7 mile is good and another stop just up from there. At the moment was just going to use mullies and gangs. any suggestions? cheers

 Well my dad fisho-Ron has left for Walpole and I got till Wednesday off, who needs a decky? 

I have my own gear, chip in for fuel, bring bait, jigs, help wash boat and give some company, always better fishing with some one, cheers troy

0425003038, or pm thanks!

ohh will travel to any ramp, and will do any type of fishing 

Hello All

I’m looking to do a fishing/camping trip upto Shark Bay. Does anyone have any suggestions wrt appropriate places to camp & launch a 4m tinnie from the beach. Pls note I'm limited to towing with an AWD Kluger, obviously does not have the capability of the Prados etc but can still cope on the intermediate stuff. Ive never been up there and would appreciate some guidance to prevent wasting time in the wrong spot and spending more time having fun!

Cheers

Jarrod

Anyone having any luck with the toonas? Going to head out from Pt Peron in the morning and troll north towards Rotto. Never done it before can anyone reccomend a depth to get us started?
Cheers

Moore river beach tomorrow. Me and my mob will be heading up to Moore river for an afternoon sesh up the beach tomorrow and staying the night lem us know if you want to tag along. I give you more info then.

 Well what an awesome day it was out on the water. With getting the boat limit. Even if I did fall over on the way back to the car while carrying the baby! But don't worry no babies where harmed as I made sure I held him up. Don't ask me how I did it, but I did! I would ask for a bit of Tea and sympathy but its too hot for tea and I would much rather a bourbon!

hey guys – went fishing today off Mindarie (three mile out from quinns caravan park) and had a shark circle us for a while. Couldn't tell if it was a Bronzie or a Tiger... what do you guys think?

Either way, it was an awesome sight. The only concerning thing is that it was right where I plan to dive on Saturday!:(

Here's a link to a vid... http://www.madmackie.con.au/Western-Australia/Fishing/Videos/play.aspx?vT=Shark%20Circles%20Boat&vID=NMkgc1YcYgQ&vDes=Shark%20circles%20fishing%20boat%20off%20the%20coast%20of%20Mindarie,%20Western%20Australia

I am heading up to kalbarri in January for 6 days from Friday 24th onwards, last time I was there we did a bit of beach fishing from wagoe but this time If the swell/weather looks good I'll probably bring my boat up. (5mtr Trailcraft) I have heard It can be a bit tricky getting out from the boat launching area and have also heard that I should pop in to the sea rescue place for some tips before I head off...Is this true or is there any other pointers someone would like to share.... I know no-one will give up gps spots or any of that just some general advice would be great... If anyone lives local and want a free ride out just drop us a line and I'll take you out, I'll pay for all the fuel/bait/beers etc... 

 Few photos from the last weeks mulloway fishing and free diving efforts. Seen a big school of salmon on boxing day so there not far away now!! Lost a nice mulloway that was 15kg+ this week to.

 Another awesome day out on the water fishing. If anyone is in Jurien Bay atm the boat is due to come in at about 1pm at the marina. Will be landing at the pontoon for anyone that wants to come on down and have a look at the days catch.

I just got told that they boated out again. Will post pics up later when the boys land.

It's amazing that the forecast for today was for thunder and windy a few days ago, yet today it is beautiful. Couldn't have asked for a better day.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/15716185/headless-tiger-shark-washes-up-at-cott/

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/headless-tiger-shark-found-at-cottesloe-beach-groyne/story-e6frg13u-1226544079643

Hi folks.

I will be travelling on my own from the uk to exmouth in May 2013 for 2 weeks of land based fishing. As I will be on my own I am trying to keep the cost of my accommodation down. I would prefer a room of my own to store all my kit in. So far it looks like the potshot resort is the best option, but it has some bad reviews about how noisy the rooms are because the bar is so close. Can anyone comment or give any other suggestions?

Thanks, Tim

 Can anyone please give some insight as to what are the best soft plastics to use for flathead (swan river) and what sort of rig is required to get them. I'm thinking just a jig head but not sure what size hook. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. 

Anyone have any ideas on how to isolate a single battery, just need to stop the kids in the street playing with the switches ect and running the battery flat.

Stayed at rotto last night. First people to the basin for a swim. As i was standing in the middle of the open sandy area a little occy decided to come take shelter around my legs. Wasnt untill it was less than a foot away i realised what type of occy it was WTF!!!! Lucky i had the go pro and got some killa footage. Here are a few screen prints of the video. I was so lucky no to be bitten. Enough venom to kill 25 adults apparently.
We told the right people and they did what the could to get rid of it or shoo it away...
Before it got angry..

Untitled by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

Hates the camera

blur ring by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

Untitled2 by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr

 hey guys,,, gotta a bit of a dilemma atm,, i have a lemax president royal,12ft graphit rod,,rated to 60lb,, ive been running a spheros 8000 with 40lb with it,,pretty good combo,,however the pheros is gunna become a spare and im looking for a new reel to suit,,,, the rod itself has heaps of grunt but in saying that is quite flicky,,,id like something i can use to flick lures off rocks and beach(so nothing massive n heavy) but something that im able to soak a big bait with confidence,,,, was thinking daiwa saltist 4500,, or fj stradic 8000,,, dunnoooooo!!

if anyones got that rod id love to know what ur runniong on it and just anyones general opinion,,, budget to 400issshhhhhhhhhhhhh,,,,ahahah

thanks in advance,,,,,,,,,ben

Howdy and merry xmas to everyone

I have a question about the snapper ban. i am going to take my dad fishing tomoz, am just wondering can we keep a snapper IF we catch one on the 5 fathom behind covo reef or is this still a no catch zone because its in warnbro sound. any info would be great as he is coming up from northam today. i dont want to do the wrong thing. we have a 4.5m ally runabout so i dont go much further out than that, but would like to catch him a feed.

                                                             cheers

                                                              dakka

I have just looked at the sea surface temperature forecast for the next week and for obvious reasons it really cranks up!! Should be good to get the Pelagics going for the next few months!! I'm hanging out for some landbased spaniards!!!

http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/forecasts/idyoc10.shtml?region=10&forecast=1#

I'm looking for information on landbased shark fishing. What rigs and what pound wire? Basically I want to know everything to do with the terminal tackle side of it. I have the rods, reels, line etc but I need to know what pound wire and mono top shot (if necessary) What size hooks, What type of hooks, crimps and everything else I will need to make shark rigs. Any information on what I will need to make shark rigs and stuff is appreciated! :)

 G,Day guys, looking for some advice as to what battery I need to run a Miya Epoch CX5. Boat runs twin battery set up but am preferring to run the reel off an independant source.

Do I need  a deep cycle battery or a car battery or is there a specific battery pack that is designed for the purpose ? How many hours would I reasonably expect to get out of a battery. I also assume that I simply need to whack it onto a charger to make sure it is topped up and ready for use.

Any advice appreciated.

cheers

 Heading up to lucky bay camping for new yyears looks like the weather will be ok for the first couple of days at lleast anyone got any fishing spot tips or the best way to get in there never been up there before

cheers 

dan

 G'day all chasing a new fusion ip 600 iPod compatible stereo just wondering who's either got one for sale or who's the cheapest around to buy I'm only in Perth until the 7th or 8th so hopefully pick one up before then.

Cheers Carry

 How many bloody Sargent bakers are around at present!!

bodie and I went out on Monday for a fish and I was constantly catching double headers of them.

the diving guys on here may know better, is it a sign we are on the wrong ground for Dhuies and baldies ect? Or is there just plague numbers of them at this time of year?

i know they make good Dhuie bait but it would be nice to catch something other than bloody Sargent bakers for the day. They were even eating their own brothers they were that hungry!

our theory is that because of the number of them around our baits then the good fish don't get a chance to have a go at the baits?

so the question is, does anyone else have the same issue at the moment??

scano

very keen fisherman but still trying to get the elusive mahi mahi. any one know off any around the fads. if so which one and was sort of lures/baits you use for them

cheers

A Merry Christmas to all. Hope you have a great day.

Im home in Perth for the holidays from Hedland. Normally I dont fish in the metro areas as Ive been spoilt by whats in the Pilbara. But Im itching to wet a line. Does anyone or will anyone tell me some spots where I can go bother the bream. Im strictly catch and release. No need to give away your secrect spots. I just want to kill some time and have a bit of fun.

Thanks in advance for any contributions.

Have now completed the tree change to Pingelly. Loving Xmas day here. Nice cool house, spa and lots of room for the dog to run. Chooks are happy and about to start laying. Sorry I've been a bit quiet but it's been a busy time with the move. It shouldn't be long before I pack the swag and head to the coast.

I hope you all have a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

 wishing every fishwreckers plus families etc a merry christmas and a happy ,safe new 2013 year wherever you all are from my family to all of you