Phew.  Just did my DF250 1100 hour service. 100 hours since my sheered shaft episode. Happy to say the leg dropped absolutely freely with no resistance and grease was still evident on the splines. I've been away for an extended period so haven't done any demersal bash since the current period opened and I'm keen to have a bash this weekend. Can anyone advise the current status of the Two Rocks Marina. Substantial work was being carried out last time I was there. Thanks  - Eric

 Hi guys, looking to upgrade sounder, aiming at a 588 paired with a tm260 or similar. 
has anyone got a second hand one they would consider parting with? 
open for other offers on other equip if suitable, out to 200m depths min...

regards 

 Went out the back of the FF last night about 2 NM north of Coventry. had the arms streched with 4 sambo's 3 big salom that pulled harder than the samb's i estimated them to be between 10 and 12 pound in the old scale, bloody great boof headed things. Also a shark and some skippy. Great night but everything went back. Only looking for snapper and the elusive dhuie. Good fun though especially when the salom start jumping.

 
Enjoy 

Anyone else see Landline on Sunday where they were speaking to the Shark Bay shire president?  Shark bay council are now evidently concerned that the demersal ban will push all fishers to Shark Bay as the first location outside of the south west bioregion zone.  They also strongly revisited the "bins full of fish frames" discussion of a few years back. Lots of gratuitous photos of an overflowing bin for effect. 

Long story short they have lobbied the Minister to reduce catch limits in Shark Bay to ease the assumed impact of the extended demersal ban on the area, unsuccessfully at this stage. They interviewed Minister Punch who said that no changes would be made unless there was solid evidence to prove it was needed (seems contrary to the approach taken for the extended south west demersal ban!!)  

The shark bay council are evidently monitoring boat launch numbers this winter and if they exceed usual numbers they will be going back to the minister/govt with this as evidence of a need for reduced catch limits.  What they are using as their control data to compare against is not clear. 

It seemed pretty clear in the interview with the Shire president that toursim is the sole focus of their interest, all discussion of the town relying on visitors to survive was aimed toward "tourists" not people coming to fish, or at least it came across that way to me. 

Hey all

Looking at buying and bring a 4500kg RAM from NSW to Perth.

Never done this and so looking for info on how someone on here has done it.

Cost estimate and more importantly time frame, rego process, insurance across the country etc etc.

Which carrier is best.

Or should i Drive and collect... it's 3700kms.

Any info - all welcome.

Thanks guys. 

 Took a young man ( Luke) who before emigrating to WA was a mad keen carp fisherman. His one wish was catch a dhu.  Mission accomplished with a really clean 7.5kg fish.  Odd day on the water, only a handful of decent bites but only one really mattered.

 Has anyone else received a call from uwa fisheries research saying their licence has been randomly selected for a survey regarding rock lobster fishing? I've kindly declined twice this week. Maybe fisheries are on a new mission?

After spending the last six winters living in NW West Oz, the Torres Straits and now living just south of Cairns I've come to realise how lucky I've been. Arrived back in Perth yesterday to catch up with both sides of the family and Faaaark me, it's fricking freezing!. I was a little over the crocodiles, mold, humidity and rain associated with living in the tropics and was looking forward to some winter action and be able to walk a river bank without being on the hit list for a snapping handbag. I had truly forgotten what chilled to the bone felt like. Maybe I'm getting older and I've become a pussy and I need to harden up. I'm not looking forward to hitting Melbourne next week!. 

 
Enjoy 

 Just wondering if anyone can help me with the coordinates for the Community Wreck in Cockburn Sound - it's for a mapping project I am taking part in with a friend. Happy to trade some other spots or throw some booze your way. No biggie if I can't find any help on here. Cheers ! 

FYI especially for those who fish for sharks around East Freo, the council is proposing to ban it. I don't fish for sharks but feel its a wasted opportunity to actually obtain some info about these fish via recreational tagging. 

 I'm interested in trying for a few lobster in winter and normally launch from Woodman Point Boat Ramp.

Where is a good place to put pots in, in winter? Same place as in the summer season? Normally I have them behind GI and 5 Fathom Bank.

Deeper or shallower water? 

Thanks for help

 https://www.wafic.org.au/resources/wind-farms-fact-sheet/

I went to shark bay over Easter, with mates and families. Great to see there's still some quality exploring to be had up there, although not surprising considering how huge that area is. We found a nice beach that had schools of 3-4kg+ tailor everywhere, trevally, little pinkies, etc, and like many places up there was super shallow, under 1m deep.

A big surprise was the amount of hungry cobia hanging out with the stingrays. Sight casting gold twisties and watching these cobes peel off and chase your lure in crystal clear skinny water all the way to your knees, then hit and run over 100m was fuckin epic, and what made it more fun was these were all on our squidding gear. 15-20minute fights the normal. My record was 3 cobia in a 2 hour session, amongst the 30-odd tailor we caught and released. 

Heading there shortly and it has been suggested that Barrow Island has a Telstra tower that gives coverage 

 Gday all, curious - does anyone know of any commercial operations from inside the sound? Was out on Monday 2/5/2023, a vessel pulling a net from the dropoff at the shacks out towards to the medina channel. Gridding the entire area. 

Any ideas on whats happening there?

 
Enjoy 

I have a few weeks off work, and some $$$ to spend.

I sadly don't have a fishing mate to do a good short term trip with. I am thinking about 4 days away or so and am actually open to anywhere in Australia.

Top of the bucket list is sailfish, Barramundi would be second. Both is better. Broome, Exmouth, Cairns and Darwin are all ideas.

I have had trips cancelled due to wind too many times - so planning on getting some indication of forecast before booking. Thinking anytime second half of May.

I am 45, keen fisherman who just doesn't get out that much. Would prefer to go with someone I know (but the people I know aren't that keen / working).

I also posted about a short term trip closer to home - as I have a friend with a few days free (not quite enough for this trip though). 

Anyway - if you are in the market for a shortish great trip I am good company and ready for a great trip.

let me know.

 Hiya people.

I have 4 weeks off work and am keen for a short term trip. Ideally thinking May 15 week or so ...

Plan was to get to Abrolhos for an overnighter - I don't need a lot of fillets - but want to do some exploring / top action / shallow jigging etc whatever. I have a mate to come with me ... but he has limited time - he has some 3 day opportunities (including travel from Perth). Did I mention we don't have a boat ... the gear is not a problem...

Happy to be very generous with the $$ and pay all the costs. Anyone with a boat capable of doing a day trip or two ... or an overnighter would be ideal.

Low fuss / easygoing fellas.

Sooo if you have some time and the boat capable - send me a message ...

Doing a few days out of Jurien bay is plan B...

Heck we might even fly up to Exmouth and deckie for anyone up there with room.

Hopefully we can talk soon.

 Thought I'd chuck up a couple of pics from the last two trips out, Easter Sunday and a couple of weekends back.

Pinks are in plague atm but don't mind them fresh. Vexxed meat and fresh bait doing the damage. 

 looking for anywhere that does a service on etecs?
have used searano previously who were really good and mobile, but they arent doing them at the moment. 
Muhling marine dioes but almost July before i can get in. 
Is there any other options?

thanks

Anyone been down Madora/Secret Harbour this week? 

What is the weed condition like?

Was down there two weeks ago, plenty of herring and whiting but lots of weed could not set any decent baits. 

Chasing a 60L fuel drum. Had one years ago that has perished

if you have one laying around I could borrow for an upcoming trip end of May I'd be thankful

cheers

Jess 

 
Enjoy 

Does anyone have a Kevlar cat 2400 in Perth that would be open to me having a look and maybe take me for a spin. I am seriously considering buying one and won't drop that money without making sure it's for me.

thanks

G,Day going to be completeing the Gibb once its all open this year.

Just looking for advice on land based barra fishing up there?

How far inland have people caught them? Looking at the flood waters i'm thinking that barra and crocs would have to move around a bit!

Any info would great and much appreciated!

Can anyone recommend a comfy, lightweight UPF 50 buff that has decent breathe holes to avoid fogging up my sunnies? The Simms UPF 50+ Fishing Face Buff looks like best of the bunch from the 5 minutes I spent researching them but it's pretty exy. I had to apply the face melting skin cancer cream last winter and although I've started wearing zinc suncream I'd like to keep my face covered and my buff is unusable without taking off my sunnies.

Cheers JF

 Was a late start had a engagement at lunch

me and boy didn't start fishing til 1.30pm .

was all over at 2.45pm . 3.0s in black and 

white doin the damage all good size . Weighed

the bag coming in at 6kg .. definitely fishing 

well at moment.. cheers pirate..