Hey im heading to christmas island in a few months with my mate and i want to start getting some ideas of some new setups to take over currently ive got a 14000 saragosa so wanted to get a rod to match that mainly for heavy jigging/popping but if have to sacrifice just one purpose then jigging. Im also getting a stradic 5000 in a couple weeks an want a rod for that for lighter work but do u think a setup like that would handle some of the smaller stuff up there sorry bout all the questions bit of a novice but anyhelp would be appreciated

Hi guys,

I have diffculties deciding on a rod for my branzino 3000. Been reading abit on this...and found mix feeling that people are using pe2 and pe3. currently the reel is loaded with 30lb on accudepth.

Hey Guys new to here me and mate took our boat and trawled for tailor in swan river using 10g halco twisties and a bibbed minnow but had no luck. any tips you can give as to technique or lures or area would be greatly appreciated

G'day Guys,

Having a large get together and planning on deep frying alot of battered fish.

Is it possible to "half cook (deep fry)" the fish a day before, and then throw it back in the deep fryer the next day to finish it off?

Thinking of doing this to save time on the day of the get together.

a good idea that makes them easy to find  , or a really dumb and dangerous idea????

Hi all

I'm seeking advice on what type of bait is considered the best for catching crayfish, I hope I'm not opening up padoras box here but for the last week I have not even had a sniff at the various types of bait I've tried in wooden pots. I have used fresh mullet herring spleen mulies and as I say nothing has come near my pots as far as I can tell. All the various types of baits have been fresh I've even put bits of rag soaked in fish oil in with the baits. My pots are in good country where I have had good catches in past years (in 10-15m) of water behind 5 fathom bank.

Any advise thoughts much appreciated

Gday all.im just in the final stages of installing a wetbox transducer and wondering what the best options are in regards to filling it up.i know theres been a bit posted before on it with a few different opinions.any advise be appreciated cheers in advance

I usually go salmon fishing around Hamelin Bay at Easter but the the last few years have been a bit hit and miss so the boys I go fishing with want to take the boat up to Jurien at Easter instead.

We have fished Jurien before but around aug/sept, anybody able to tell me what the winds are like at that time of year . The boat is a 7mtr centre console so will want to head out wide.

We've recently received another big craypot delivery as they have been selling quick.

So back in stock;

Plastics craypot shells 

Plastics craypots " Fully Rigged " also available (no charge for rigging)

ALL slatty models available including;

Steel Base slatty versions

Jarrah Base slatty versions

"Mini" Piney slattys

"Mini" Jarrah slattys

(All wooden pots made by Ex-commercial crayfisherman. Side gate for easy access to take out your crays or unwanted fish/wobys etc)

* Also Full Size commercial pots 

Oceanside Staff member Mike has been doing well on crays with descent reds at Rotto with his slatty pots. 

* Plenty of craybait available including Bulk Orange Ruffys - Bulk Tuna heads & Bulk Blue mackerel.

* Craypot deals - please call us or PM as theres many combinations/variations available.

* All craypots fully rigged at no charge for FW members.

Hey people,

Going to the Molloy Island area for about 2 weeks, and then Augusta for 2 weeks so going to be doing a lot of fishing.

Just wonderin if anyone has some tips, secrets, etc. to improve my success down there.

Will be bringin a dinghy along.. and willing to catch anything from KG to Dhuies..

Cheers Jase

What Exactly Can I do to a boat that I see pulling my craypots?

RAM THEM ?  BOARD THEM AND TAKE ALL THEIR CRAYS ? (cos they probaly mine any way)

MEET THEM AT THE BOAT RAMP AND HAVE A CHAT ?    TORCH THEIR CAR & TRAILER ?

CALL FISHERIES AND LET THEM DO BUGGER ALL...?   SERIOUSLY....   THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM...

And EVERYONE who has put a cray pot in one day and come back the next to find it 100 metres away and empty knows what I mean..

SO WHAT EXACTLY DO I DO...?   

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?

SO TO ALL YOU CRAYFISH PIRATES OUT THERE,      BE WARNED  I'M NOT PISSIN AROUND ANYMORE I WILL F**K YOU UP....

Mate and I decided to go fishing for the 4 day weekend to Cervantes. Spot we have fished before is just a few clicks north and a good, sheltered bay, reef etc

Arrived Thursday pm and basically set up the camper and area. the avaiabe area was reduced by wave erosion from last time we were there but no problems - so we thought!!

By the time we were set up it eas getting dark and the tide was coming in, and in, and in. By 8pm it was 1 -1 and half metres from the camper, and we were using the balls of sea grass for a levee to stop it rolling over the top.

Next morning was sweet. low tide beautiful conditions calm and sunny. Went aroud the headland and fished and by 8:30 we had 20 Gardies. Plenty of bait for the big Mullas etc we were going to catch that evening !!!!!

Copleted the setup of the camp, annexe etc and waited till evening, whilst tying rigs, loading reels etc.

4pm and the tide is 2 meters from the camper Swell is high and the edge being eroded rapidly.

Mike decided to try fishing around the reef but was back in 5 mins, stating the weed was impossible. Metre long stands of tangled weed that couldn't even be pulled in.

Meanwhile the tide and swell is taking it's toll on the beach, getting closer and closer to the camper. The next five hoours were sepent keeping the sea at bay. Using weed balls and sand to stop it getting into the camper. twice it got in but we kept in back enough till we were confident enough to turn in about midnight, when the tide had turned

If we hadn't kept fighting ans shovelling we would have had a lot of water inside the tent aea. Front and back of the camper and 4WD were being washed up to the dunes. only us in the middle.

Next mornig we decided we weren't staying any longer, forecast for similar conditions that night meant we would have been awash, couldn't spend another evening/night fighting the sea.

So we packed up and came home

Ended up fishing for a total of 2 hours and cut short our trip by 2 days

I would bet the area we usually have no problem camping in has now gone, with the sea reaching the dunes.

Not happy Jan!!

Phil

hi all i found a tackle box at woodmans point lastnight about 8:30 pm . I think it might be a childs because it really small if you know whos it might be please let me know

Kenny

 Looking at getting a chartplotter/combo from the US bu they come with the Us base mapping. Has anyone found a way around this or can you just put the Navionics card in and run with that?

 Hey guys, my trailer is starting to look a little worse for wear with some of the cross braces becoming quite rusty can anyone recommend someone to get a quote on getting my trailer back into a reasonable condition

Just checked the weather report and Friday arvo is shaping up to be a glass off. I have a date with some SBT's at Direction Bank (If they're not playing hard to get). 

so i bit the bullet and ordered a saltiga surf yesterday and now just need a rod to put it on... just wondering if you guys have any suggestions am looking at the saltiga ballistic model's the tournament master surf and the sensor surf anyone used these rods at all?

 Hi all, thanks do much for all the input on the lowrance HDS 5  question I asked a few weeks ago..it was very informative. I am hoping to head out to the Gemini Wreck this week. Can anyone please give me some advice on where to go around this wreck? North south on this wreck? I know it's on direction bank but as I am a newbie at boating, I am not sure, any advice would be most greatful... Happy fishing

Hi guys, when i went fishing last week i noticed the drag on my reel wasnt making that "ticking noise" when i put tension on the reel and after a few casts  the drag would loosen and i would have to keep tightening it, i was just wondering if there is a way to fix it or if i have to buy a new one. The reel is only a cheapie, Silstar Hypa Drive.

Cheers,
Mikey

anybody heading out for a fish tonight?

whos out and about today and where yea heading to

hey all, i know your probable sick of my posts about coral bay but i have one last question..

how do you get to the ''sandbar'' have looked all over google earth and other peoples posts and havnt found alot, is there a easy way to find it? and directions? cheers!

 Commonwealth North-west Bioregional Marine Plan comment

Submissions are due on the 28th November 2011 for comment on the North-West Bioregional Marine Plan.

Recfishwest sees value in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) which form part of the national representative system in Australian waters, based on biodiversity protection and sustainability of fisheries resources, as identified through independent peer reviewed science. Recfishwest does not however, support no take/no fishing/sanctuary zones – where the establishment of these zones lacks sound scientific justification.

Federal Government is under significant pressure from green groups to create substantial areas of sanctuary zones, areas that are not supported by science and which cannot be justified, especially as the social and economic costs of such changes are yet to be quantified.

Evidence presented by conservation groups to support marine parks has primarily been based on examples from third-world countries with no effective fisheries management. Many Australian fisheries are in fact improving, not getting worse. The Government must recognise the existing conservation values of the recreational fishing community and the significant concessions made by fishers over the years with the objective of sustaining and improving Australian fisheries.

Recfishwest recommends that submissions on the North-west Bioregional Marine Plan are based on the following points. Submissions should be sent to;  

Submissions.Northwest@environment.gov.au

Or online:

http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/mbp/north-west/consultation/submission-form-north-west.html

A summary of Recfishwest’s submission for the proposal is itemised below;

We have no objection to the current location and zoning of the following proposed reserves;

Proposed Abrolhos (Wallaby Extension) marine reserve

Proposed Carnarvon Canyon marine reserve

Proposed Eighty Mile Beach marine reserve

Proposed Joseph Bonaparte Gulf marine reserve

Proposed Oceanic Shoals marine reserve

Proposed Shark Bay marine reserve

·         We have no objection to the proposed reserve and zoning boundaries. We support the zoning of this Marine Reserve as Multiple Use (IUCN VI).

·         The waters west of Dirk Hartog Island and Shark Bay are of high importance to both charter boat operators and recreational fishers.  The towns of Denham and Carnarvon are key access points for recreational fishers.  Many recreational fishers visit these towns to experience the high quality fishing this region has to offer. Both demersal and pelagic fish species are targeted including snapper, tuna, dolphin fish, billfish and mackerel.  Recreational fishing provides important social and economic benefits to these towns and surrounding areas. 

Proposed Kalbarri marine reserve

·         We have no objection to the proposed reserve and zoning boundaries. We support the zoning of this Marine Reserve as Multiple Use (IUCN VI).

Proposed Gascoyne marine reserve

·         No objection to the current location and zoning.

·         The waters of Ningaloo and the Muiron islands are highly valued by the recreational fishing sector.

·         Ningaloo coastline is an iconic fishing location, one which draws tourism to the area from all over the world. The accessibility to the waters of the Gascoyne region is integral to the economical and social benefits of the area.

Proposed Pilbara marine reserve

·         No objection to the current location and zoning.

·         The Rowley Shoals are an important destination of recreational fishers.

Proposed Kimberley marine reserve

·         We do NOT support this marine reserve in its proposed form.

·         We recommend that a 30 nautical mile buffer around the tip of the Dampier Peninsular (Cape Leveque) will allow recreational fishing related activities and infrastructure to grow.

·          The development of recreational charter fishing operations on the Dampier Peninsular provides great opportunity for economic participation in indigenous communities; one of the key objectives of the ‘Closing the Gap’ policy.

·         Fishing in the Kimberley is one of the most significant drawcards to the region. It is not simply an extractive process, but an experience that acknowledges the complete environment, builds social relationships, enhances cultural awareness and significantly contributes to the local economy in a sustainably managed way.

·         Both locals and visitors to the area consider recreational fishing to be one of the most important recreational activities of the Kimberley. In the Kimberley recreational fishing is a vector for family, friends and cultures to unite, bond, develop and discover the unique region.

We also suggest that submissions are sent to your local Federal parliament representative;

Name

Electorate

Address

Postal address

Email

Barry Haase

Durak

4/34 Frederick St
Broome WA 6725

PO Box 1856
Broome WA 6725 

Barry.Haase.MP@aph.gov.au

Gary Gray

Brand

1/15 Kent St
Rockingham
WA 6168

1/15 Kent St
Rockingham
WA 6168

Gary.Gray.MP@aph.gov.au

Don Randall

Canning

2851 Albany Hwy
Kelmscott WA 6111

PO Box 465
Kelmscott WA 6111

Don.Randall.MP@aph.gov.au

Luke Simpkins

Cowan

Shop 3, Kingsway Shopping Centre
Madeley WA 6065

PO Box 219
Kingsway WA 6065 

See website contact form

Julie Bishop

Curtin

414 Rokeby Rd
Subiaco WA 6008

PO Box 2010,
Subiaco WA 6904

Julie.Bishop.MP@aph.gov.au

Nola Marino

Forrest

Unit 3, 9 Cassowary Bend
Eaton WA 6232

Unit 3, 9 Cassowary Bend
Eaton WA 6232

Nola.Marino.MP@aph.gov.au

Melissa Park

Fremantle

62 Wray Ave
Fremantle WA 6160

PO Box 1224
Fremantle WA 6959

See website contact form

Ken Wyatt

Hasluck

Shop 10-12 Forrestfield Forum, 80 Hale Rd
Forrestfield WA 6058

PO Box 325
Forrestfield WA 6058 

See website contact form

Mal Washer

Moore

3 Boas Ave
Joondalup WA 6027

3 Boas Ave
Joondalup WA 6027

Mal.Washer.MP@aph.gov.au

Tony Crook

O’Connor

345 Hannan St
Kalgoorlie WA 6430

OR

Shop 5, The Link Shopping Centre
St Emilie Wy
Albany WA 6330

PO Box 10415
Kalgoorlie WA 6433

OR

PO Box 5077
Albany WA 6332 

See website contact form

Judi Moylan

Pearce

490 Great Eastern Hwy
Greenmount WA 6056

PO Box 1005
Midland WA 6936

J.Moylan.MP@aph.gov.au

Stephen Smith

Perth

953A Beaufort St
Inglewood WA 6932

PO Box 901
Inglewood WA 6932

Stephen.Smith.MP@aph.gov.au

Michael Keenan

Stirling

203 Wanneroo Rd
Tuart Hill WA 6060

PO Box 261
Osborne Park WA 6917

See website contact form

Steve Irons

Swan

2-4 Mint St
East Victoria Park WA 6101

PO Box 1060
East Victoria Park WA 6981 

See website contact form

Dennis Jensen

Tangney

6-8 Aveley St
Willetton WA 6155

PO Box 329
Willetton WA 6955 

Dennis.Jensen.MP@aph.gov.au

 Hey.  I have a 5.7m plate ally with a 90hp 2 stroke on the rear

Just wonderin if anyone has launched a boat of the size from the blowholes Boatramp at quobba.

If so how did u go about launching there and wat car u used to do it

I wanted to put this pic up in another thread but I couldn't so here it is. My PB Redfin of 5.25lb (after being gutted). I have also put in my PB Tench of 4lb. Sorry about the pic quality, these are scans of the original photos & they are quite old. Wish I could still go out & catch Redfin that size these days.

Hey Guys, im wondering will one of these handles fit a Shimano Sustain 2500FE without drilling or tampering?

http://www.jiggingmaster-ag.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=207%3Ajigging-master-30mm-no-lr930-&catid=55%3Aaluminum&Itemid=118&lang=en

Cheers, Deano.

Hi all looking at purchasing a trolling rod for my solterra 50w loaded with 24kg line mostly for trolling for marlin and gamefish up north. Has to have a roller tip at least and am looking for value for money.
Thanks sammy

hi guys just wondering if anyone has any experience with the daiwa windcast x5500 or z5500?

bit of a kook question but does anyone know when the mulloway go on the chew in the swan particularly the narrows?

 Hey People,

Going for some Mahi Mahi in 2 weeks... How light can I go on them?? 4lb?? How do the fight? Will they take me around the fads??

Cheers