Well incase you didnt alreayd realise from previous posts im slightly cluey when it comes to fishing still trying to learn and well looking in my tacklebox i noticed its quite bare and i often dont have the things i need so im going in on friday to buy a heap of tackle but thing is i really dont know what kind of hooks sinkers swivels ect ect and leader i need let alone what sizes and was wondering if anyone could help me set up a shopping list!



to give some help ill list what i fish for and what bait i use.



Tailor

Mulloway

Bream

Flathead

Whiting

Herring

Tarwhine





I fish bait mainly with the exceptions of metals and poppers for tailor looking to get into some softplastics for the bigger fish off rocks and beach



Any help is much appreciated!

hello again

Just to say thanks to everyone for all the help and support so far, its been awesome how you are all so willing to help...so thanks.

Next questions is....Looking at what gear to take regarding tackle, will buy alot in perth due to weight restrictions on the plane but what sort of terminal tackle will I want to stop some of the bigger fish like rays, small sharks, threadfin (if im lucky), mulloway ( if im really lucky) etc, i was thinking hooks in the 4/0 to 8/0 range and a leader of between 60lb to 150lb dependant on the species. also some wire.  Could anyone ehlp me out with this by suggesting a species and then the teminal tackle and rig to aid capture.  cheers one and all

Pommie Rog

Hi Guys,

Going to attempt to make my own poppers, the thing I'd like to source first is dowel with a hole drilled down the centre. Went to bunnings earlier and couldnt find any.

Anyone seen this stuff about?

Cheers

gidday all has anyone done any fishing round torbay swest bream or beach any info appreciated cheers craig

well im looking to start chasing fish with artificials just wondering what your personal favourites are? ive had a bit of luck with the halco twistys and roostas just wodnering what else they like

Has anybody bothered to do any dabbing in this weather?

I haven't in my open runabout. Maybe when my mate gets back from over east, then we can take his beast out. duck into the cabin for some shelter.

For me, these jigs are simply the best, better than all the rest.

Unfortunately I have broken 2 of them casting into squiddy structure.  Expensive squid!

Please let me know if you stock them, and I will then contact you regarding the specific colours and sizes.

I'd rather a local tackle shop make a sale before I go looking online.

Thanks D.

HI there! Have a cheapo electric winch on my trailer at the moment,which played up a bit last time i went to pull out my boat. Can anyone recommend i good winch..that will not cost me my sheep station, and pull out my 5.3m trailcraft ???

A long time Fishwrecked member and good friend of mine has been down south for a few days (supposedly on a romantic getaway with his wife).

But somehow every morning he has managed to message me pictures of some of the big salmon he has been catching and making me envious of his fishing success while I am stuck in traffic or behind my work desk. Bastard!
There will be payback one day Sherbs.(Lol).

Can someone explain what PE8 means and 6 ect.....

I have wondered what it stands for, i would guess that it is used leagaly for tournements with certin breaking strains or something like that

 Info appreciated

Cheers

hey guys i mistakenly got a pen applause 4000 for bream fishing been told its a bit large so im gunna chuck that on my 7 foot graphite 6 -10kg rod was wondering what line you guys recomend i put on it!

It's one year tomorrow since i joined Fishwrecked and to celebrate i am happy to be presented with any beer, tackle, boats etc that you don't want - i know how this sort of stuff clogs up the fridge and shed. Actually it's been a great year - learnt a lot and met some great people. I hope to celebrate even more years here. BUT NO TOOHEYS NEW OR XXXX

 Hi guys,

My young fella (10 years old) want to go out fishing on the boat with me, but only has a $10 cheapy 6ft rod and matching reel.

What would you guys suggest as a decent entry level rod reel combo for him to fish off the boat with at FFB out off Cockburn sound.

I don't want to break the bank or buy something too cheap that will destroy itself on the first hookup either - he is quite keen and normally sticks with something if he likes it.

Want to spend about $100 dollars or so - is there a medium quality entry level boat combo available at this price?

He can't work an overhead reel yet, and I dont want him to spend the whole day sorting out knots.

 Any Ideas?

I know there are some tackle junkies out there who are right up on these things.

With ICast just around the corner, what exciting new gear can we expect to see coming out?

Do you have any ideas on what new reels or reel upgrades Shimano or Daiwa will be bringing out next?

Hi Guys,

Trying to find some small sz6 hooks that come with an open eyelet so I can gang them. Cant find them at the few stores ive been to, but im sure they would exist. Can't justify buying the pre-ganged ones. Anyone seen them about?

Cheers

Went down to Freo traffic bridges after school this arvo for a quick flick for flatties, Didn’t get any but still good to have a look around. Loads of baby crabs dead all along the shallow water and almost stepped on this one.

Any one get out today?

Just in general what bands/artists do some of you fishos listen to on a roadtrip or on the boat??

I personally love pearl jam... something easy to listen to and sets the mood well.

The US Navy today announced that it has released a senior planner for the Somali pirate ring after questioning him extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner aboard a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.

In a humanitarian gesture, the terrorist was given $50 US and a white 1962 Ford Falcon automobile upon being released from custody. The Navy even went to the trouble to ensure his seat belt was correctly fastened.

The attached photo shows the terrorist on his way home just after being released by the Navy.

Have just emptied the spool of 24kg mono on my game outfit ready for some new stuff to be put on and found about the last half (2-300m) of the line is somewhat strained or stretched - seems very inconsistent in strength. Can anybody tell me why this is? Is their a way to prevent this in future?

Hi Guys,

Heading down this way soon and will be taking a rod or 2.

What sort of fish will be I be looking at getting into down there. Only going to be landbased (however I will hire a canoe somewhere at some stage.)

Any areas of interest I should hit up?

Cheers

For anyone contemplating going to Gnaraloo here a some pictures of the track going in which will have a serious go at trashing your trailer, from Quobba theres 90 km of gravel and sand track before your enter the homstead, the condition of the track varies depending on useage and rain, from the homestead you have to go a further 8 kms to the bay to launch , this is the worst section of track and does the most damage, i would suggest leaving your rig at anchor in the bay if your there for awhile trailers need to be in good order, i put double nuts or nylex nuts on everything, and also let car and trailer tyres down to 25 psi to make smother ride

headed out of west side of exxy on sat for a troll for some billies, i took my mates boat because its a little bigger and easyer for me to fish in. i set my tld 50 and tyronos 30 up with skirts and headed out towards the 100m mark. make note i have never trolled with these rods without using straps, but i had left both of them in my tinny. it was a slow start until a very nice sive billly came into the spread cheaking out my ballyho in close behind the boat. then he turn sharply and belted the skirt out back on my tld50, but before i new it the rod holder had exploded and the tld flew out the back of the boat and skipped along the water. It was a very sad day for me, the reel wasnt that old and i had just bought the 24kg backbone rod 4 days early that also flew out ther boat. i learnt two lessons, never troll expensive outfits without straps, and never use plastic shitty rod holders. more annoying part was i lost the biggest billy i have seen so far.

chris

classic vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU9GurKNlQM&feature=related

i was wondering what type fish most people prefered for eating,  IE if there was only one type of fish left to be caught  for table quality and choice what would your preference be

Mine is,  Rankin Cod, great for all aspects of cooking and extremely enjoyable to eat , catching them is another issue .

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Well im looking to try some softplastics and lures looking for any help i can get!


I generaly fish the collie river for bream not having much luck with the frozen baits so im looking at trying some softplastics not so keen on lures due to it being so snaggy not to keen on the idea of losing lures.

Also i fish the beach and rocks for herring, skippy, salmon, tailor, and estuaries for flathead.

Wondering if anyone could recomend some good lures, soft plastics or poppers to try.

Also what to look for when looking for a good spot to fish with them on.

not asking for your fishing spots just so i can look at a place and work out if its the right habitat for fish thanks for any help you can give me

Does anybody go out from mindare. I go out there with my dad in about30-40 meters deep. how deep do you guys go and what do you catch. I know i have caught my feer share of whiting, baldys, dhuies and flounder!!!!

Hey guys,

was down at North Mole early this morning n by the time the sun rose the whole mole was filled with fishos bout 200 plus...

majority chasing snapper and mulloway... any1 get any?? i only found skippy and herring. cnt complain tho got a massive feed for me and the cats.. any1 have any luck with the pinkies or mullas??

I popped down to Hillarys this morning just before dawn hoping the wind might have blown some big fish in close to shore.

It was a bit blowy early, but dropped off at about 7 am. I ran into Uncle Stu, who was cleaning up on herring at the disabled ramp, and suggested he join me at the lighthouse.
Only had a short session, but managed a nice little 30 cm pinky, three good skippy and a very small flathead.

Uncle Stu landed a great skippy on his herring gear.

It was only a short sharp session, but lots of fun.

Sorry I didn't take any pics as I decided to leave my camera at home with the rain threatening.

Just wondering if you would give us some spots, seasons & other advice(s) or would love to catch for a fish?

Newbie in Melbourne and need to get a fix :)

has anyone been to sharkbay recently if so what did you catch and in what depth