Guys, check out these photos from National Geographic.   Sailfish all lit up and balling up schools of bait.

Awesome photography!

You can see more of the series by clicking on this link

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/09/sailfish/nicklen-photography

Hi

Ive got a banax overhead reel for sale.

To be ohnest I dont know too much about the brand, I bought the reel in Singapore a couple of months ago as a cheaper reel I could leave at work without fear of it being pinched.

I have found a link to an ebay listing of the same reel for more info if it helps....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Banax-Tracker-30L-Multiplier-Baitcasting-Fishing-Reel_W0QQitemZ320333761542QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item320333761542

The one I have is loaded with 40Lb mono as I have used it while moving the rig as a trauling setup.

Unfortunately I have to say its never caught a fish, the airation and wash created by the rig moving through the water really disrupts the lures and you have to let out say 500metres to get back far enough into better water. So the trauling behind the rig idea was a bit of a waste of time.

Anyway Im open to offers on it, I dont expect too much for it.

The catch is Im away working for another 4 weeks so whoever wants it will have to wait for me to get home with it then.

Have a good one,

Kane

Ok here it is just to share this riddle with u guys and grls.

its something fun but confusing but reaslly simple u can try work it out but dnt post the answer PM me and i will tell u.

ok here it is

There is an Apple But No Orange

There is beer but No fishing

There is a mullaway but no fish

There is swell but no waves

There is door but no handle

And the trickiest one

There is a roof but no ceiling 

By Diehard its pretty easy just dnt thnk visulize it

hey guys,this mite be a stupid question but,for those of u who have previosly owned them or have suggesions bout them can u let me know = ],having problem choosing which one suits me,which ones better for bottom bouncing ,casting and jigging etc.and also which one is more easy to level wind manually and feedback would be nice = ] .thanks guys...and also one last thing,if anyone have any opinion on other reels that are similar please do let me know,i wouldnt mind paying more for something better.

Got blown away yesterday went up to moore river and went up the beach.
Got bogged had to get pulled out by my mate in his landcruiser wich im
sure i will hear about lots more. Only to struggle with the weed so
decided to go to pinaroo point  (thanks Shecky) wich is a great litle spot would be great for a family day with the kids and a few baits out not
much weed but did blow its ass off only got a couple off small sand
whiting first time i have fished pinaroo and there was 7 othere besides
me and my mates the only fish seen was the couple of little sand
whiting we caught but at least we were out and trying and we were the one that did manage some fish if the whiting count LOL

Just wondering how big Dhuie's actually grow to.

Does anybody know?

The reason I ask is that I saw one caught that weighed in at 23kg over the weekend, cany say I have ever seen one that big before.

Cheers Steve

Previously I got the bronze lenses (spotters) and they were awesome, but I'm wondering if there is any benifit to getting the mirrored versions in blue or whatever for off-shore fishing rather than the bronze lenses? I've also red rose works well in flats type fishing.

What does everbody else wear? Not so much worried about brands, more the lense colours.

Has any one heard about any salmon being caught yet in Augusta busselton or windy harbour yet or to early.

cheers Ethan

The Naturaliste Game and Sport Fishing Club is proud to announce the Naturaliste Bluewater Classic for 2009. The event will be held at the NGSFC shed on the grounds of the Geographe Bay Yacht Club on the 14th and 15th of march 2009.

This competition is open to all keen fisher people, big and small with the aim of catching fish in the following categories for fantastic prizes...

$1000 door prize every competittor goes into the draw

Land Based Fishing

Heaviest Skippy $1000 cash

Heaviest Salmon $250 and a ninas pearl

Heaviest Herring $250

Heaviest Tailor $250

Heaviest whiting $250

Game Fishing

Most Tagged species $1000 cash

Highest point scoring Game fish or shark $250 and a ninas pearl

Highest point scoring Pink Snapper $250

Highest point scoring Tuna or Bonito $250

Highest point scoring Salmon $250

Bottom Fishing

Heaviest King Goerge Whiting $1000 cash

Heaviest Pinky $250

Heaviest Skippy $250

Heaviest Herring $250

Heaviest Dhufish $250

Briefing Night

Friday night the 13th at 7.00pm at the Geographe Bay Yacht Club. it is compulsory that every one attends this evening. Rules provided on breifing night only.

Cost

Members $30

Non-Member $40 

Weigh In

Saturday from 4pm to 5pm and Sunday from 3pm to 4pm

Presentation

Will be at 5pm on sunday evening at the Yacht Club.

Mystery Prize and Raffles

Each competitor automatically enters a mystery prize drawn on sunday night.

Dinner

Buffet dinner sunday evening at the yacht club for presentations directly after weigh in.

The NGSFC requests, for your best interests that you respect the ocean and fish safely.

Please Leave the Scene Clean and remove all your rubbish when you leave

President - Chris Brand 0427533249

Vice President - Justin Crowley 0408952863

Hey All,

Currently in the process of stocking the large soak (5000m2) on our property.

At this stage I am planning on stocking with Silver Perch and Marron. I have read all that I can find on the internet and am just about ready to start doing some trials...

Has anyone been down this path before, have any advice, relevant contacts etc.

Any assistance appreciated :)

Cheers,

Pete

First of all who uses gloves when fishing? Was thinking of getting some for jigging, popping and mainly spinning but also for when handling the fish. Can anyone suggest something? Full glove or fingerless design?

Opinions welcome

Cheers

Hey

was wondering what would be the best line for perth area for rays and sharks or anything big and not to costly like under $80 and what would be best Braid or mono?

Thnx

Hey, came across this website today, after seeing story on msn. check out the video footage...http://www.theultimatefishingshow.com/

Managed to get an early moring fish in on Saturday morning at Flat Rock. A couple of nice Tailor and some herring for the smoker. Rest of the weekend has been chores and business. It seems like a decade since I last fished already. Today, apart from a visit to City Farmers and some maintenance om my Wife's computer, all I want to do is FISH! Hmmmmmm... maybe a trip to 2-Rocks for a bit of casting off the end of the wall..... What do you guys suggest as a remedy?

Going to go up to 3 mile moore river this afternoon and chase some tailor if there isnt too much weed for any one interested we will be meeting at the groin car park about 3pm for an afternoon/evening fish. I have a spare seat or 2 in my car as well. pm me for more details

I recently had a Diawa RCS knob put on my 3000 Heartland.

I thought I might post up a picture to show a comparison to the one Matt has placed on his reel.

All the best, Colin Hay

Anybody use freshwater yabbies for bait in saltwater????

Im thinking of using them(tails and whole) in leu of prawns for whiting/skippy/herring.

These are well too small to eat.

Andrew

Was in my local Compleat Angler store the other day (Rockingham,,i wanted a companion to my harmitsu in the purple colour,,i was looking at a Pink one in case the squid wernt going for purple some days,,anyway Mark there gave a good deal on the above jig and asked for some feedback on how they go,,

Bad news Mark throw then out,no good ,,the squid in the pics are paid actors and so is the kayaker,,,someone might suggest the paid actor got his limit in a hour and a bit,,this might be true

If you have been a naughty boy watch out for these loverly ladies,,they are part of the Cockburn Sound crab Blitz,,armed with digi and infringement book they will lighten your wallet,,,watch out,,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5s_RMbOMW4&feature=related

check this one out too, he pats the thing, bloody awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50gzFUu1m0&feature=related

thinking of doing a spot of snapper fishing in freo after these storms

what rigs and baits do you snapper gurus use :P

cheers,
Reuben

Has anyone done much freediving around  Westmore Depuch and Sable Islands In The Pilbara and if so how did you go especially for visibility? Also Beagle reef and Geographe Shoals. Going to do a run up there next set of neaps, some good looking reef on the northern sides.

While all the keen Perth landbased anglers are eagerly awaiting news that the salmon run has started down south, Sherbs and Damo though they would get the jump on everyone and warm up on the recent run of metropolitan salmon.
Sherbs caught his on a parternoster rig, baited with blue bait, fishing in a nice surf gutter, while Damo had his StarloStick in action working metal lures near a reef edge.

For those who aren't aware, there has been quite a good run of reasonable sized salmon in Perth in recent months.
Woodmans Point has held a good school or two, while the northern beaches from Swanbourne to Trigg have all turned up the occassional good size fish.

So if you are keen to get into the salmon this season, why not warm up on your local Perth beach - like Sherbs and Damo.

All the best, Colin Hay

Leading up to the weekend the forecast seemed great...

Seabreeze hasnt changed their forecast (well they did this morning for a bit)

But now thunderstorms tomorrow morning...are you gusy still going to head out?

Hi People

Ive been visiting on and off for a while and decided to register.Seem a pretty good bunch here.

Into shore based fishing at the moment apart from the odd trip on my mates dingy whilst camping.

Mainly fish spots on the South Coast when I can get away.

Off to Albany for a week or so at easter.

Andrew

After a couple of boxes of squiddlies but have only seen ones with monsters in them.

Are there any about with the smaller ones, or is this a seasonal thing??

Hey all

well we all know everyone here loves fishing, but i has wondering how many people have there own fish tank setups. small scale to huge tanks, tropical or salt water? i would love to see some photos of peoples fishtanks.

Sheldon

Well after a couple of years working in the "wilderness" I have to say that this seems to be one heck of a great website.

I'm sure users will agree that this is as good or better than any regional fishing forum anywhere in the world so kudos to the folks that created FishWrecked. The photos in this month's comp are way better than anything I've seen in newspapers so it goes to show how amazing the web is going to be for sports like fishing.

Hope you folks enjoy my new shows. We've worked really hard to make them as useful as possible.

Cheers,

Steve.

Ive been playing around with my Saltist 30T. A friend of mine have been looking around for a quality compact reel without paying an arm and his left testicle.

After about 30mins.....Ive managed to convert my right hand wind Saltist to a left hand wind reel!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUP4dO74nPY

I would greatly appreciate any news you pick up on salmon movements while you are down there.
Many thanks, Colin Hay