Has anyone tired this before ? Seems abit to cheap 

http://www.fishingandboatingdeals.com/extreme-ultra-thin-braid-1000m.html

hi fishos, just a quick question I have a rest day coming up on my next swing & was wondering if there are any good shore based spots around Karratha, dampier or burrup to throw a few lures?? I always look into whittnel bay from site & wonder if it is worth a walk along the shore in there? also the private boat ramp in dampier has a nice rock wall near it & small beach if that is worth a shot?? I know most locals go offshore but if anyone has some advice would be much appreciated! happy fishing all

Hello, Everyone

Can anyone tell me what they use for catching mackeral around dampier/karrath.  I am from the east coast and am use to catching spannish on wogs with gar fish, but when I went to the tackle store today they didnt know what garfish were.  Can anyone give me any hints on what they use to catch them please?

Thanks,

Occy85

 has anyone fished murchison river this time of year spoke to station owner and he said mud crabs, mangrove jacks,black bream,and mulloway are always an option this time of year sounds maybe a bit too good to be true?  

 I need some opinions on what reel i should get.

I want something rather cheap but i know its hard for what im looking for 

I will be targeting sharks, and ballooning/kayaking out baits 200m or less so wants something with the line capcity any opinions. 

Also which onlines stores do people use when buying shark equipments / such as hooks/wire and all that 

 Was wondering what you guys have had most success with on the big queenies in shallow water. Been chasing them land based and have seen them so I know there there but so far no success. Been using whiptail jigs with the second feather removed and tango dancer surface lure so far but only school mackeral on the board. What else should I try excluding live baits because we are fishing along way offshore and carrying them out there with us is not an option.

 I was just wondering if amatures are aloud to set occy pots I'm keen for getting some to eat

anyone know of Shoreline Marine in o'connor/willagee? Can't find them on google/yellow pages.

The long story is, I want to borrow the old man's dinghy, but the 20-30 yr old Johnson outboard has died. He reckons it might be this particular part (think it's called a powerpack? smallish rectangular black plastic thing with plugs coming out each end and an earthing wire...I don't know shit about this stuff). He's given me the part to get it checked out as he works away and doesn't have time. Gave me the name of Shoreline marine via someone else who said they can check it out etc. Can't find a number.

Spoke to a guy at Chivers who said they can't really test just an individual part, would need to check out the whole engine, but wouldn't be able to do it anyway for such an old one.

Any ideas? (Getting a new outboard isn't really an option atm)

has any one tried out the plastic cray pots mad by finn kayaks in perth. they look like they may be bit kinder on the boat. sorry couldn't upload photos for some reason

Gday all - just thought this might be a helpful post for any fellow fisho's looking to treat yourself on new gear for this summer season.  Ive  recently spent a few thousand on the boat with motor servicing, trailer repairs, new chartplotter combo, etc (never seems to end) and the Mrs had a grumble about it. Then I decided I wanted a new Shimano Tiagra 50W LRS with matching 24kg tiagra rod and black magic harness/gimbal belt at a cost of around $1800 bucks to use out at the FADs this summer. New she would hit the roof if she saw that purchase on our bank statement so I went into Getaway Outdoors in Balcatta after i heard they offer the Certegy Ezipay 1 year interest free payment facility. It had to be ordered in as they dont carry combos that big and I pick it up today at a cost of only $67.00 bucks a fortnight for 1 year interest free - Yippee!. The Mrs is in Bali now so i can get it into the shed without her seeing it and she wont really notice the fortnightly deductions and all rods n reels look the same to her. I presume all Getaway shops offer the Certegy Ezipay so go get some retail therapy fella's.            

 First season with a boat and I appreciate the impact of the ban now, but rather than be depressed it's time to plan for different targets!

For me i've decided to get the family out on in the sound for some relaxing KG Whiting and Squid.
Weather permitting putting some pots out deeper for crays
Explore some inshore reefs with the snorkel and mask to see if any crays are in
 

So what's your plan Gents?

Hi Guys

going to Kalbarri just after new years. anyone have info on charters up there?  Suggestions on best charter?

Also any info on which land based spots are worth looking at?

First time up there so any help would be appreciated!!!!!

Recfishwest is running a fishing film competition with some great prizes. See the link below for more info:

www.recfishwest.org.au/fishnclips

 got a few bream the other day after sunset. first one was 36cm n pushing the kg mark went thru abit of leader that night too got a few big bust offs from mayb small mulla's not too sure. After about an hour I moved spots into the sticks and straight away the 32cm jobby came thru. I ended up catching about 25 all round the 30 mark only took the 2 hm for the missus who for some odd reason loves the blackies. All of the fish were caught on bait a mix of mullies and prawns on 6lb sunline.

 Looking at buying a new set up for a bit of Demersal jigging when the ban finishes. Been doing well with the plastics but looking to mix it up a bit more with the jigs. Just wondering what size reels guys are using and also I've got mainly Shimano reels and looking to add another Daiwa but don't know alot about them and what would work for jigging and a stick to go with it. Looking around $600 for the combo. 

Cheers

Guys and Gals,

Check out Fisheries Dept and crayfish seasons opening tomorrow 15th October something to do with not getting our 5% quotta last year also 6 pots per boat.

Enjoy

Hi FW's

I was looking for some advice regarding a second outboard purchase.

I have a 1994 7.2m Leeder. The old outboard (1994 v6 Suzuki 4 stroke) has died and I am looking to repower with something as follows:

- Budget of $10k including install,

- 175/ 200 HP,

- ideally 4 stroke but this is subject to price,

- Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki

What I need advice on is:

- Is my budget right?

- Are the brands the right ones?

- Where is the best place to look (I've emailed ~10 Perth dealers and have come up with nil so far)?

 Thanks for your help 

what do you prefer, metro fishing or fishing remote areas?
I love getting out and exploring remote areas and being the only person at a fishing spot. fresh or salt water or crabs or marron does not matter to me as long as its an adventure and your not within cooee of anyone else.

Saw this one on gumtree anyone need a life boat

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/welshpool/motorboats-powerboats/captain-philips-life-boat/1029741951

Hi!!! I am currently planning a trip to dunsborough in november, i was just wondering if anyone could tell me what sort of fish are caught at that time of year and also what the squiding and crabbing is like aswell

Cheers

I need to purchase a new boat trailer for my Chivers (fiberglass) run about. Boat is 18.5 feet long and weighs about 1.4 ton.

I am not too sure what's available. Any info on best brands, new technologies or what to buy would be really appreciated.

I definitly want one with side rollers so I dont have to mess around aligning my boat everytime I try and put it back on the trailer. I have been told a new trailer will probably be worth around $3500-4000.

Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

Just a quick report - more of a huge thanks to Lamby that took us out fishing on the sunday - your a champion bloke and made our wk end - if you ever up in perth let me know and il take you for a day out fishing on me.

Thanks to Bluetonic for getting me off the boat ramp - got bogged a few times but managed to get out in the end - thanks again mate - legend.

Thanks also to the boys at dunsborough outdoor sportz - appreciate your help and hospitality, if anyone is in the area i definately suggest you drop in and see these guys.

Apologies for not staying around on the sunday - next year i will be booking another night.

Day 1

Shit conditions anywhere with the breez up couldnt get out to much, one quick drift over the artificial yielded a small ytk, came in closer and lobbed a few floaters out - just got sharks and a Nth west Blowy haha.

Day 2

Lamby took us out wide which was awesome as we didnt have a clue about where to go down there, he even waited for us till my slack deckie got his sht together haha, ended up being a great fun day when we hit a spot and on almost every drop the jigs were being hammered by sambos and the odd Dhuie - must have caught about 15 in an hour ranging from 80 - 100cm, definately made our week end. finished off with a couple of snapper late and off we headed in, will fill up the freezer nicely until the ban is over - conditions glassed off and was about to do 35 knots on the way home, could not get any better than that.

So all in all met some great ppl down south and had an absolute blast -  hospitality was unreal and a big round of applause to Bluetonic and Lamby for getting this event organised you did a great job - and champion blokes to match.

Look forward to seeing you gents again soon for a beer.

Cheers Dan

During my lunchtime walk out Como jetty and back, at approx 1240, a red Parachute Flare was shot up east north east of Como Jetty, like Bentley/Victoria Park/Kensington direction. Didnt call Police or VMR as it was clearly on land.

Also during my walk, the water heading upriver from Heathcote is really muddy. In patches the visibility is 2m then you get a patch of brown water where the visability would be 100mm. it has chunks of weed and dead fish in it. Almost as if someone turned into a Plough and went over the bank at Heathcote.

Hello All,

Just a quick one to see if any one here has experienced problems with the new FG model Sustains. I cant seem to find any reports of issues online however my experience and my friends experiecned has been nothing but continuous trouble, ruining numerous fishing trips. The reels have spent more time with shimano getting fixed under warranty than anything else. Surely paying close to $400 for a reel you should be buying gear you can have confidence in. Ive lost numerous fish to failures with Drag wahes - slipping drag and line clickers on seperate occasions + mates have had their drags lock up and the drag adjuster free-spinning on the spool. So, is anyone else experiecning problems??? Look foward to hearing anyone elses experiences as im completely miffed on how a top end reel continues to let me and my mates down.

Cheers

Jarrod

 hi, for christmas my parents said i can go fishing were i want. i would be doing alot of landbased fishing. were would be better to fish at out of exmouth or sharkbay. and what gear and rigs,lures should i bring. thanks

 G,day fellas,

This is the scoop I need some help with the following delema ?

I was planning on a trip up north around new year with the lads. Was thinking False enterance,Quobba station, etc... was getting very exited buying up new gear etc... etc... talking crap with the lads about all the fish we are going to hook up. Every thing was good and well, UNTIL the MRS got wind of these plans ! 

She has laid down the guilt and said she wants to go up north and dosent want to be left at home on holidays for a week ! selfish i know. She has proposed we go up alone and do our own thing.

to tell you the truth I dont care who I go with as long as i get in a good fight to break in the new shore jigger and catilina combo. The only problem is How do I get up a makie from the bottom of a cliff with just the wife ? I cant see it happening. The only viable option would be.....

A:To find some easy access and low ledges/beach fishing spots that I can get my catch up on my own. does any one have some spots/suggestions ?? be good if it was close to a dress shop or day spa ? was thinking exmouth/coral bay ? 

B: Break the bad news to the mrs that its a no go ! here we come Quobba !!!!!!!!

Help ?

 Hi 

can anyone tell what sort fish you can catch off the beaches close to Stratham near Capel?

Cheers

 Deno19

 Was an awesome few days down here and the weather finally played ball yesterday. Firstly a big thanks to Liam, Bj and Dave at Outdoor Sportz for a top comp and for sending us in the right direction ( a little local knowledge goes a long way). A few pics: This bad boy I got on my Demon Blood and 5000 Stella what a work out lol. I had hooked into something earlier on my 8000 that nearly pulled my arms out of their sockets but ended up getting bricked.Reagan with his pearler pinky which went 760mm pic doesn't do it justice. The day's catch, so we bagged out and pretty stoked. Lots of of good ground down there to have fun and hunt on. We'll be back!

 Has any one camped at the mouth of the warren lately? What's the go these days? I use to go with my old boy back in the day. Wanted to take the missus camping an do a bit of beach fishing. 

Whats the track in like? Is there a calm run camp ground, park fee set up or...? 

Cheers

Hi All,

I went for breamin session today. Caught couple of them and they look like bitten by something?