They'll go nice with a few crays and salad tonite

It has come to my attention after seeing what has happened in Cockburn Sound that after speaking to a mate of mine he has told me about a occy fisherman that has been pulling his pots with over a hundred dead occys in them on more than on occasion this has been happening only the last 2weeks or so areas affected around MANDURAH through to BUSSELTON.I hope this isn't related because if it is there is something very wrong going on.ANY THOUGHTS.......

 Took my nephew for a fish today and there is a notice saying that the Dewars track will be closed as of Jan 16th. There were a couple of rangers there putting an injured roo down and they confirmed it.  Apparently the land is privately owned, but the track is an easement that is upkept by the shire.

There will be no where left in Perth now to take the family for a beach fish and to experience a bit of freedom, the way we grew up. The only upside is that the developers are bleeding coin up that way due to poor sales while they keep closing off our fishing access. 

hey guys heading to rotto for a few days . never really fished much around there can anyone help mefind a few good fish always wanted to troll on the west end but hve no idea what depths and how close I should start. thnks guys

 Well we finally got out for our season opener. Cracking day, with number 2 son nailing a PB 12 keg buck. A nice mixed bag off one little stretch of drift. I am now a plastics believer scoring a black arse and small Dhuie off the paddle tails I bought for Wind on Dave (cheers mate! ) 

Weather looks good for another foray tomoz.

Heading up to Dirk Hartog in March and just after some info on the Block shack.

We usually stay at Urchin point.

Just trying to find out what gear is there, tables, lights? rumor of a chest freezer?

Same set up as Urchin, just plug the generator in to power the shack?

Thanks in Advance.

 Thanks to fisheries and the fella who found my pot that had the floats cut off someone must have run it over then cut it free left it with nothing tied to the rope . But goes to show if you put your gear I'd on your pots there is some hope of getting them back . Box of piss going to the fella who found it and lotto ticket for me .. And a kiss for the missus who saw the post on face book of a found pot . 

Heading out of two rocks wednesday anybody been out since the ban lifted? just wondering what depths anybody found some fish - was thinking of going NW direction  out to the 60s and 70 metre line  cheers for any tips

 Gday All

I am heading to Jurien early Jan for a week , can anyone suggest a good charter to head out on.

Not dragging the boat up but keen to get out one day

I had a boat cover come with my boat however it looks as though the previous owner had the bimini and rocket launcher installed since getting the cover made up and it (obviously) doesn’t fit over the boat anymore so it’s no good to me. I am going to flog it on Gumtree and put the costs toward a new cover so can anyone help me with an indication of what it’d be worth.

The material is heavy duty canvas and the stitching is very strong however there is one area that has a small hole in it and has been patched up. The canvas is a bit faded on the outside but as the boat was powered in 2011 it shouldn’t be more than 5 years old.

 Any one seen this clever chap s picture !

mrs seen it on face book !! Thought id post 

it up for those who haven't come across it !! 

Good old face book fishing pages !! What a 

cock holder !!! Unbelievable !! Da pirate !!

 Though the KG was a dusky morwong so I ignored it on the dive, then it turned and was the biggest KG I've ever seen. 57cm, 1.235kgs - PB!

Shot on Sambo was cool, I on the bottom, exiting a cave, sambo swum above me mid water, I shot him with my gun above my head pointeing toward the surface in the 1oclock position from a long way away. Probably my favourite shot on a fish to date. 

Local dive yesterday off Rockingham on some new ground. 

 any shops having a boxing day sale? including on reels? thanks

He guys,

Looking to freedive for some crays in January on rotto, I am staying there for a week.

where are the best spots?

(pm me if you have a secret spot)

cheers Sam

Maybe I need to work on my solo launching and retrieving but why on earth did the CoB built their floating jetties a good 5-7m away from the ramp. Took me forever to retrieve and ended up needing the Mrs to leave the kids in the car to come give me a hand holding the ropes.

Hillarys is almost as bad. What is the reason for the engineers to separate the concrete ramps and jetties?

 What are the shore / jetty based squid options like around busselton.  Me and an 11 yr old so nothing too difficult.  Is the jetty any good for squid?

I have been continuing to take out the MAAC Juniors on Sunday morning when conditions allow.  I do get a real kick out of taking the kids out for a couple of hours because when I was their age, going boat fishing was a highlight.  3 trips, 11 kids, including some underprivileged ones last week, and everyone has caught a fish of some description.

The kids today were a really good bunch.  The wind wasn’t much fun but we could stay in close, however they were keen to move around a bit when things got a bit slow.  We did find a spot that fired up (everything returned) except this fine specimen the young fella got.

I haven’t seen a gar this big for quite a while.  Everyone was stoked and it topped off what was a really good morning – the boys gave Santa a miss as they didn’t want to come in early. 

 where would be a good spot to catch a shark at rotnest lb? can be little duskys or big tigers. Any help will be appreciated.

 So I bought the new gliss 6kg/14lb line upon snagging a few times during its first few uses I found it to break quite easily to what felt like 6lb so took it home and tested on scales and found it to break at 7lb this is using there recommended uni knot. Still landed some nice tailor though. Casts great as 7lb braid would lucky it's spooled on my new light  mgx20 reel which wasn't intended for heavy line

 what ar your thoughts? cant decide

We'll Christmas is literally just around the corner. No doubt there's many people still shopping for presents and if your not too sure what to buy someone that seems to have everything then why not buy them a Oceanside Tackle and Marine "Gift Voucher".

We're Open every day excluding Christmas day, feel free to pop in or call on 9337 5682 if you have any questions.

 Can anyone recommend a good charter

 First trip since the ban lifted, back at the ramp by 8am, no bait allowed in my boat , nice to bag out early on metals. Couple cracker bb's too

 I have a question about modifying the legs of a hard top to suit a different boat.

The rear leg mounting is too narrow to fit my boat where they need to mount.

What I need to do is widen the rear legs from 1950mm to 2100mm so that would be 75mm per side.

My question is, would creating a relief cut at the top of the leg and then having that welded up once the leg is bent out to the correct angle be possible and/or practical?

Widening the top structure would be ideal but then the hard top mounting points wouldn't line up.

The legs are 32mm stainless tube.

Picture below may help explain.

Hi Guys, 

If you have purchased one of these pots could you please take a moment to post up any feedback both positive and negative. 

http://www.collapsapot.com.au/

Cheers Josh

yo crew,

just got myself a hark gas smoker, just wondering if anyone knows somewhere local (preferably SOR), where I can get decent wood chips for smoking?

either that, or does anyone have access to any smoking woods, like apple, maple, pecan, oak, cherry, mesquite, hickory, etc.

Just wondering whether you guys have dedicated crab cookers or just use pots and whatnot around the house.

The guys at work are obsessed with the idea of the old copper crab cookers, thinking they're the ducks nuts, but it doesn't blow my hair back - I'm not really a fan on antiques. What do you all reckon?

Interesting..

https://cofremantle.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/outer-harbour-in-cockburn-soundkwinana-provides-solution-to-was-freight-issues-say-four-mayors/

Outer Harbour in Cockburn Sound/Kwinana provides solution to WA’s freight issues, say four Mayors

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This media release went out today: Following yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court which ruled that the WA Environmental Protection Authority’s approval of the Perth Freight Link was ‘invalid’, four councils have reiterated their support for an immediate commitment to build the Outer Harbour in Cockburn Sound.

The Mayors of Cockburn, East Fremantle, Fremantle and Kwinana say the outer harbour is seen by many as the ideal solution to address WA’s growing freight logistics issues. Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett said diverting freight via an extended Tonkin Highway to a new outer harbour makes economic, financial, social and environmental sense. “This solution avoids sensitive environmental areas and takes advantage of existing or planned infrastructure such as roads, rail and strategic distribution centres.” Town of East Fremantle Mayor Jim O’Neill said the development of the outer harbour in Cockburn Sound is a more visionary investment than trying to boost the sale price of an ageing port for short term gain. City of Fremantle Mayor, Brad Pettitt said the City of Fremantle has always clearly supported the planning and development of an outer harbour in Kwinana as a sensible, long-term solution to container freight issues and hopes the court’s decision will encourage further discussion around this proposal.

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams said a new Outer Harbour would be a strong employment and economic driver which would bring much needed jobs to the region. “An outer harbour in this region is the future of port trade in WA. The port will create tens of thousands of jobs and generate billions in annual revenue to the state,” Mayor Adams said. And all four Councils agree, if there is one thing that is almost unanimously supported across the State, even by the government itself, it’s the need for an Outer Harbour. The Councils have united in their commitment to continue to push for the Outer Harbour along with other key stakeholders from a broad cross section of the community and business sectors.

 if you hand to come witha name for a rangehood extractor fan in 2 words what would it be?

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