Gday,have anyone used chain for deep drop sinkers? My search turned up a few things that have been used but not much on if successfull or not.Have access to lots of chain with each link weighing a convenient 320grams 

cheers for any info shared 

 
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My grandson caught a 70 cm ytk 1st drop, a few undersized pinks and it just shut down.

 
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 Hey team,

I was wondering if there is anyone in Exmouth that could check at a boat for me?

will happily pay you for your time

thanks all

Hey guys,
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 Hi all,

I am heading up to Shark Bay Denham end of April beginning of May 2025. Taking the family up. Is there any good spots to take my kids fishing that is easily accessable? I have a 4wd but no boat (Unless I win lotto between now and then).

Also is there any other spots where I might be able to get to which might not be family friendly as I can tell they wont want to go as much as I do?

Did a search on fishing charters. Saw one in old posts for unreal charters but can't find anything about them now adays? have they shut up shop?

Thanks in advance.

 
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 Gday Guys, we are planning a trip up to cape york next year and trying to decide the best way for us to logist it. Does anyone have any info or recommendations on vehicle hire, 4x4 with rooftopper with 4 bodies on board.? I have found some although unsure of additional cost etc to be aware of. Trying to avoid the drive over only due to the lost time getting there and back. I am also aware of it being about the journey not the destination but driving over will basically put another 2 weeks onto the trip.

Another option is transport for my rig over there to cairns, fly over and drive up from there. Any info/experiances/guidance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Leon 

Puerto Vallarta is more than just a sun-soaked beach destination. It’s a world-renowned angler’s paradise, where the warm waters teem with a diverse array of marine life like marlin,roosterfish,tuna,mahi-mahi and much more. With its prime location on Mexico’s Gold Coast, this coastal city is a hotspot for both inshore and offshore fishing adventures. Let’s take a look and what’s going on in September 2024 this month.

The Bay: For a more relaxed yet rewarding experience, the bay offers excellent fishing opportunities. Half-day trips on a 28-foot super panga can yield a variety of catches, from snappers and grouper to amberjack and mahi-mahi. It’s a perfect choice for families or those new to fishing.  This trip can be customized to include snorkeling,hidden beaches and sightseeing on request. Perfect for a family of four.

El Morro: If you’re seeking the thrill of deep-sea fishing, El Morro is your destination. This 8-hour adventure takes you to the open waters where you can encounter marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, and tuna. It’s a great option for experienced anglers looking for a challenge. The month of September will see some big marlin out at this fishing destination along with some of the larger dorados. Take plenty of live bait on these fishing trips.https://travelvallarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/September-fishing-report-in-Mexico-883x1024.jpg 883w, https://travelvallarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/September-fishing-report-in-Mexico-768x890.jpg 768w, https://travelvallarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/September-fishing-report-in-Mexico-1325x1536.jpg 1325w, https://travelvallarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/September-fishing-report-in-Mexico.jpg 1380w" sizes=" 259px) 100vw, 259px" />

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 Hard goin today with the early easterlies 

found some squid eventually low numbers 

but sized made up for it . Threw some metals

at the reef for few skippy dropped a couple 

and managed two big snook biggest 80cm

model .. cheers pirate .

 Days off are coming up and due to the wind thought o would do a few things to the boat. Going to fabricate a ladder for the rear step and a sounder box, I have been contemplating moving the battery to the front storage area. Will help with weight and free up the rear or the boat, just wondering if anyone has their battery In the bow? Boat is a 429 rampage (2012 pressed hull style)

 
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 Couple feeds and pictures from last trips out

 
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Hey all

Cockburn sound is open for crabbing this summer after DPIRDs "updated scientific assessment" 

So they have finally taken some notice of what those who know and understand the area have been saying for years, or was it just a timing thing?  Maybe they could look at "updating their science" used to determine the demersal ban as well. 

ANyway, good news for those who want to chase a few blues this summer. 

Hey guys.

just asking for a friend who ant to take thri dad out on a fishing charter while over form NZ.

mainly lookng metro or bunbury/busselton region.

wondering if anyone had ny current reccomendation? mainly wanting to bottom bash. im unsure of which charters if any can trget demersals during the ban, or whether they will need to wait for the season to open again/

any advice greatly apprecited!

Cheers!

 
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 Anybody on here got a 700 whittley sea legend  I can take a look at  or know someone that does ?

Looking at one but it's on the east coast

Cheers

 Hi all

Heading to the UK and Portugal with my wife in October and as always, keen to fish somewhere different. Anyone have any suggestions of places or styles to look into? I'm thinking fly fishing for trout but open to other ideas too. We don't have any hard plans yet of where we're going so can be flexible to a degree.

Cheers

 
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 photo dump of autum winter so far fish have been thick so the butcher hasent seen me in a while too busy living off fresh fish

 Quick recap. 25km off coast, sudden complete loss of power to GPS,Sounder & Radio, motor turns over but wont start, no mobile phone coverage, Emergency beacon activated.

Again let me clearly state that I am no expert.

Having been safely returned to base we quickly established that both batteries were extremely low despite being new & fully charged before the trip. We had been out fishing on two previous days without incident.

The motor problem:

A trip to Exmouth quickly confirmed that the high pressure fuel pump had died. Unfortunately no spare or after market fuel pumps are kept in Australia ( that we could find despite best efforts by a number of people) & delivery time from Japan is at least 3 months by quickest route. Trip cancelled & returned to Perth to further work out electrical issue.

The electrical issue :

Both batteries recharged & confirmed to be in good order.

The Voltage Sensitive Relay was no longer functional so the house battery had been gradually drained during the previous outings.

Lessons I have learned :

1) In my Yamaha motor in the VST (Vapour Separator Tank) there are two small fuel filters. We replaced these in March 2023 & noted they were both in need of replacement. We did not appreciate that the state of the filter attached to the bottom of the high pressure fuel pump ( which is inside the VST) possibly indicated carbon deposition from a failing pump.

The Yamaha booklet recommends inspection & or replacement of fuel pumps every 3 years or 300 hours. My motor was 13 years old & had 500+ hours on the clock. I still don't know how one would test a fuel pump easily.

The second clue I completely missed regarding the fuel pump function was a failure to achieve anything like full revs the previous day on a glass like bay when the throttle was briefly fully opened.

2) I had the battery management switched such that both batteries were connected. With the VSR not functioning the use of the GPS,Sounder etc were gradually draining the House battery & in turn the starting battery.

Conclusions :

I will now make sure that the Start battery & House battery remain separate except if needed.

I will, when appropriate, open the throttle completely & record the revs & speed. 

I will give very serious consideration to changing fuel pumps at 3 years or 3oo hours. I would definitely do this if the fuel filter at the base of the high pressure pump in the VST chamber showed evidence of carbon deposition.

Again our sincere thanks go to all those who responded to our call for help.

 
Enloy 

 Thinking of launching from Hillarys and pulling some lures and some rigged scaly macks out to behing rotto on the weekend. Has anybody gotten onto any tuna or other pelagics around perth metro.? cheers for any advice

 Thinking of getting a new outboard.

Looking at two cylinder Yamaha or the three 

cylinder Suzuki and Mercury.

May even go the 30 HP in those as they are the 

same as the 25's.

Any thoughts from the fish wrecked experts?

 Off to Japan later in the year,  can anyone recommend a guide for Lake Biwa? 

 
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