Want to give shark fishing a go sometime this week at north mole. this is my first time so was just wondering a few things. what rigs should i use ,balloon setup, slide bait? what size hooks keeping in mind im not chasing huge monsters and will just one hook do the job or would i be better of with 2 or more?ay advice would be appreciated

Saw that when I was walking my dog today at North Beach. It said shark research on the side of it. So i guess its one of the whitepointer buoys.

Excuse the pic, it is from a phone.

Seb

well, with this being my last day of holidays before going back to work 2moro we went down the river for a cruz and bit of a crab,

the amount of boats on the water crabbing at 8.00am was unbeliveable, anyway drop some pots when we found somewhere and ended up getting 10 good size blueys.

packed it in and headed back to the ramp by 1.00pm and the boat ramp at maylands was packed to the hilt, every man and his dog must of been on the water today.

anyway, good day for a quick run and some crabs for some freinds, troy tried some chilli crabs and i threw in a bit of dhuy fillet and that was very tasty indeed.

cheers ron

If your wondering why I haven't been out fishing my wife is away in the UK for 3 weeks and comes back tomorrow night at some ridiculous hour. We use Skpe to video conferance and it's like "have you watered the Xmas Tree?", "don't forget to wash the bedding before I get back", "is the pool clean?", "have you cleaned the fish tank?", "don't forget it's both bins tonight", "is all the washing done?", "please steam clean the floors before I get back"... etc.

The dishwasher has shit itself so a service required there this week. The aircon drive belt came loose so I had to get on the roof and fix that. The back yard is a mess due to the high winds. The dog is pestering me all the time and so is the cat. The fish just stare at me as if I am some kind of retard LOL.

Had friends drop in yesterday for a BBQ. I had forgotten all about it so when they came the vaccum cleaner was out, dishes all over the place, they bought us this awesome Xmas pressie and I forgot all about getting them one..... This is all too hard guys!!!!!!!!!!

Next time I'm going O/seas and she can stay home LOL.

This fish was speared just off seal rock in about 4m of water, about 35-40cm in length, i didnt want it to go to waste so i cooked it up and it made for a decent feed.

Hey guys, im new to the site and this is my first post so lets see how we go.

Im a land based angler who has never fished from a boat. i would like to get a boat in the near future but for now im stuck on land. Anyhow i just wanted to know if anyone had any tips for fishing when its quite windy (like it has beeen the last few days). I tried the river last night but after 2 and a half hours i only caught about 10 bream and although they fought well were all only between 20-25cm. So basically is there any spots or tactics anyone could recommend for fishing in the ocean when its windy. Even just for tailor or something. Oh and i live in the Kwinana area but dont mind travelling a bit :)

Cheers in advance peeps

Went out with me mate the other day got my first barra it went 57cm not all that big but still my first had a great day out me mate brownies went 93cm, looks like the barra are running hot this season.

Hi guys,

I am moving from Perth to Busselton in the next month or so. can anyone give me some advice on the fishing down there. Is there anything shore based?

I have a 4.20 dinghy, will that do for inside the bay? is there good offshore fishing if i was to get a bigger boat? What size do you think is the ideal boat for down there.

Cheers

Rogan

Gday everyone

something ive never realy been sure about is if the moon is realy relevant to night fishing, in particular, fishing the beaches tailor, mullys ect. was wonderin if anyone had any kind of oppinion on this

thanks

 Hi guys, am new to this site.

I'm heading up to Jurien Bay soon for my first time, i'm towing 6.5m boat up

but I really have no idea where to fish.

Can someone lead me in the right direction/general area?, 

Not really asking for Co-ords as I'm sure you guys aren't willing to give them away but they would be nice.

I've read all the landbased posts, but really want to get into some demersal/jigging action and maybe some macks if they are there

All advice appreciated.

How do i tie / make my own assists

what assist cord is best?

what style hooks?

etc....?

 Heading out to fish around Cape Nat next week and was wondering if there was reports of any pelagics around such as southern bluefin tuna? Planning on doing some trolling and possibly looking for some Sambo's and YTK's.... Any suggestions? Depths, lures or general area?

Tackle HQ Jigging Tutorial day

20/1/12

Location: Jurien bay

Charter: Seasport charters

Cost: $250pp(charter included)

What do you get for your money? You will receive FREE jigging advice from one of Tackle HQ’s professional staff. Knot demonstrations on the day, making your own assist hooks. Correct gear setup, Demonstrations on how to jig correctly with the gear you are using. Coaching throughout the day to help you land that big dhuie, Soft plastic demonstrations and also tackle rigging.

Pretty much you are going to get a tutorial day of jigging for the standard price of a day charter provided by Tackle HQ, everything you need to know about targeting demersal fish on artificial lures will be covered along with guidance from one of Tackle HQ’s professional staff members onboard seasport charters with legendary skipper Whitey.

This is a great opportunity for the first time jiggers out there that want to learn how to jig for demersal fish, even if you have never caught a fish on a lure before this is a MUST attend day!!

Our Tackle HQ representative will also photograph your prized catch so you can brag about it to all your mates.

Contact Luke on 9309  4200 or email at Luke@tacklehq.com.au   

Soft plastics and Jigs only!

8 people in total including one Tackle HQ staff member.

ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT!!!!!

more questions?

i have 1 of those oz trail tents, the light plastic type material one (not canvas) it is a two room type with 1 side a normal tent and the other just flyscreen material.

i want to know who can do some mod's to this for me?

i want to keep the flyscreen side but also to be able to have it enclosed like a tent, so i am needing 3 non see through flaps sewed in with zippers on each corner so they can be rolled up when not in use, or down when its raining or for the extra room.

yes there is other tents on the market with this set up, but i like this tent as it has sqaure walls and you can stand up in it, also it was a gift.

im not sure if motor trimmers can do this light fabric type of work? one trimmer freind i rang said all his gear was to heavy duty for the tent material.

anybody know someone local, kewdale,welshpool areas?

thanks in advance

hi guys

last day before i go back to work and i was going to have a cruz on the river and drop some nets for some bluey's,

dont want your secret hotspot, was just wondering where there firing...if at all.

i normaly do brewry and into matilda bay but open to sugestions, only short ropes as well, so im limeted to depth

cheers ron

i have one 3 seater, and 2 single seater  couches that i do not need any more and will offer it free to a good home, if u put new leather one it they will look brand new, my number 040 484 2479 and pick is in yangebup 6164

 Has anyone have any good experiences with the new

Jigstar 250S / 350S?

hey fellas, well due to a growing family and financial issues i wasnt able to take an annual holiday this year. so i set my mission at the start of the holidays to catch a damn bream or a decent flathead on hb during my 2 weeks off.

ive fished everyday, sometimes mornings, sometimes evenings, from the lower reaches of the canning to east freo,(wind didnt help this holidays).

well to cut the long story short, i failed. caught 2 undersized flatties n no bream. however this is not my issue, at the start of holidays i bought heaps of lures from little sebiles, berkly stick baits etc read mags on how to use them. well ive lost them all abt 200 bucks worth. sometimes on the first cast i get snagged.

i mean you are supposed to fish snaggy areas for bream right? i am more focused on not getting snagged than trying to get a fish. so my question to all those fishos that catch bream on hb, is it normal to lose at least 1 lure a session, or am i worrying abt something normal?

thanks

i have a bait caster and a big reel as well

just wanted to know if they be anygood to use on charter

not sure on size ect my big reel is used on one of my beach rods has braid and mono

my bait caster has mono and on a 7 to 10kg rod ill cheap the name tomorrow

just waited to test some of my own gear instead of just alvey reels

will be going on charter on 29th down mandaurah

Despite the average weather conditions recently my staff member Mike was very keen to tangle with his first super deep species. These fish have been on his to-do radar for some time and I said i'll get him out there soon but the weathers been shit lately!

That aside I said we'll launch late and get out there for a looky-see (yesterday). With a very keen smile Mike was eager and treated to what it takes to get fish out there...............ie time spent sounding around, fish not firing, fish not showing up, drift too fast for jigs etc.............he got to see its not always that easy!

I went to a final spot where I said no guarantees as the fish havnt been at that spot lately but always the way......they were!

Drift was screaming with the Northerly current and windy NW winds so drift speed was close to 2knots and no place for jigs. I said to Mike drop baits and that he did, big slimy mackerel baits and hooked up quickly after hitting the bottom with 80oz of lead. After a great fight from the deep he landed his first super deep species a quality Bass Groper...........a quick photo pic and re-bait!

On the second drift he hooked up again and this fish gave him equal fight but a bit more stubborn, end result was his second super deep fish a big Blue-eye Trevalla!

Mike had a massive smile after landing the Trevalla, the two fish made his day which made mine. The trip was all about Mike getting into his firsts and congats Mike ....... left the fish on the bite!

Bass Groper

Blue-eye Trevalla

Gear used; 

Jigging Master Evolution Titanium 400 overhead rod.

Daiwa Electric reel.

Berkley Whiplash braid 80lb.

Oceanside Super deep rig.

Slimy mackerel bait.

it's got nothing to do with fishing, but it does involve a boat....

let's all have a laugh! (and it's clean!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5onkl2EHV4

Thought Id give credit to the fisheries department for there increased exposure since the fishing licences have been in place and in particular over the last christmas period.

over chrissy We have been checked 3 times in the boat twice arround rotto and once out from two rocks and at least 6 times at different ramps,  good to see the licensing funds have been put to good use.

Hope it continues arround easter and during the school holidays with everyone heading up north and down south

cheers

Hi everybody,

Just pulled a Flu from my roof and have about 2 kg of lead left over.

Free to good home if wanted.

Has been painted (dont know if that makes a difference)

Located in Heathridge, first to PM is a winner 

Hey all

Just letting everybody know that we have had a BIG restock of Smith jigs in the following sizes and styles

Mejiyume

105g

135g

165g

210g

300g

Whitey's favourite jig

Greyband taken on 300g Mejiyume

Jacknifer

180g

230g

300g

Everybody has been after these as of recent so just letting you know you can now get your hands on them!

We also now have stock of Bouz line cutters!!

Hey guys been getting some great ideas off this site and as soon as i get the radio in my boat ill be putting some to work. but until then i was wondering if anyone had i deas of some decent spots to get into some beach action hoping to get started early tomorrow morning and spend the morning doing it (gf is shopping with friends so im a free man and need to use it lol) any ideas of what might be going and roughly were would be great not asking for peoples secret spots i no better than that just a rough idea

cheers

What's the landbased fishing like at Jurien Bay, as in at the jetties & off the marina walls in the town itself? Itching to get up that way for a fish & this wind would make our usual (more isolated) spot very hard work if not impossibe to fish. Lacking a 4x4 so have to stick to good roads.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Enjoy

Just thought i would see if any one is about as I will be going for a fish with the wife and kids Saturday at about 5pm at the museam end of the E shed so if you are around come and say Hi

Cheers Graham

Hello from Holland.

I'm Looking for a small private charterbout for 2 persons to go for big game in februar 2012. Can anyone help.

 Is there a bag limit on scalie's or hardy heads?