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windy harbour

Submitted by bull on Sat, 2011-11-19 09:06

 Hey guys

Would i be able to launch a 6m fibo at windy harbour.

I had a look at google earth but couldnt really get close enough to  see.

Cheers


flatty flic 2moro

Submitted by Versus on Fri, 2011-11-18 21:29

gona have a cast for some flatties tomoro morning, its a falling tide but sometimes it works, thinking maybe mosman or claremont area, if anyone else doin the same say hello


Sambos in the 40s?

Submitted by spanishmackeral on Fri, 2011-11-18 18:04

hey guys,

just wondering where to start looking for the sambos and ambers in "the 40s". Which marinas best to launch from to get into some of these beasts? and is a quality 50lb combo with any old heavy jig enough to entice and land them?

thanks in advance rob


someone to go fishing with

Submitted by jimmy1987 on Fri, 2011-11-18 17:37

hi guys looking for someone to go fishing with on sat 26th overnight weather permitting have 4wd and not sure if im gonna head north or south yet pm me if interested...


Hand moisturising cream

Submitted by kknlk on Fri, 2011-11-18 17:36

Going north for at least 10 days and nothing but fishing everyday, yippee!! However, after a few days soaking in salty water the skin takes a bit of a beating. Need a strong moisturiser. Any recommendations?


Shimano Tiagra 130A help ?

Submitted by J Déjà Vu on Fri, 2011-11-18 16:21

hey fellas my father recently won a tiagra 130A in a fishing competiton in  QLD, his in the aim of chasing big sharks and marlin. as he travels alot.

he wants to run 80lb mono

and according to the reel diameter of mono it says he should get about 1600m's of 80lb.

now he wants too know what the best lines avaliable that come in a 80lb 2000m spool best suited for the 130a

thanks fellas appreciate the help.


This Weekend

Submitted by Swan River Fisher on Fri, 2011-11-18 15:42

anyone going out this weekend?

Were going out in our new Trophy

Launch from east freo and try it in the river first, then if alls good head to the windmills and rotto

about 8-830 on sunday morning.

Anyone else gonna give it a crack this weekend?

Ben


Tide apps that include the Swan?

Submitted by Ben Derecki on Fri, 2011-11-18 15:29

Anyone got an app that gives the tides including the Barack St tide times or some other spot in the Swan?

I'm guessing having something that localised would be pretty unlikely but just putting it out there in case...

I'm using 'Tide Prediction' at the moment but it's only got Freo, Rotto etc.  It's got to be Android too...

 


Queen GT

Submitted by Gaffatron on Fri, 2011-11-18 11:53

hey all,

heading up coral bay were is the best spot (land based) to hook up some queenies and/or GT's also burley the go? and what lures? or bait? also what tide should i be fishing at?

any answeres would be appreciated! cheers!!! 


Air compressors

Submitted by Billcollector on Fri, 2011-11-18 07:37

Need to get a new compressor as the old Blue tongue is just too slow for six tyres.

What is everyone using and would you recommend it.


Friday Funnys are Back :-))

Submitted by ledge64 on Fri, 2011-11-18 07:32

Back from Bali had a great relaxing time no fishing

 

Enjoy


Any rod builders out there

Submitted by snapper on Fri, 2011-11-18 07:03

I have a Saltiga Surf  that I want to remove the Fuji reel seat off.Its probably not as hard as I imagine and I have new shrink wrap to re-finish the butt section and have moveable breakaway coasters to secure the reel in either high or low position.

I live up near Quinns Rocks so if there is anybody local let me know.

Ps I have Jim Heads number.


some video of the marlin that jumped into the boat

Submitted by mako magic on Fri, 2011-11-18 06:17

the last exmouth trip and this fiesty little black decides to jump in the boat, his bill actually scatched my arm, worth looking at 3 times lol, one for each of the 3 screens shots, this was taken from a pernament mounted camera system in my boat that records to a hard drive.

http://youtu.be/6t_sgJSrUvo


G'Day Patto1

Submitted by Howard George on Fri, 2011-11-18 01:14

Notice you're on line Patto1.Are you at work or at home.How about the sharks hanging around the Bay. Frightning i reckon. Had a GW come up to the boat and shift it sideways about a metre.


That Decky

Submitted by junglejigger on Thu, 2011-11-17 22:43

What a guy!

 

hahah


Chirp technology sounding

Submitted by tolch10 on Thu, 2011-11-17 20:50

 Anyone out there have Chirp technology Sounders in their boat.

Simrad make them I have read.

Anyone used one?

Suppose to be the next advance in sounding technology


More Swan Flathead

Submitted by Swan River Fisher on Thu, 2011-11-17 19:26

Hey guys

walked down to my favourite jetty and pulled a cutie flathead prob 30cm on my SX40

Great fight on braid in 50cm of water. Released after a few snaps!

Was another guy fishing there with an SX48 and got nothing but blowies, unlucky!!!

So far i've caught 6 from that jetty on a brown Halco Laser Pro 45 and the sx 40 in a greeny colour


Transducer for Lowrance HDS-10 ???

Submitted by Grooveepants on Thu, 2011-11-17 18:28

Hi,

 

Can someone advise which hull mounted (transom) transducer I can get for the Lowrance HDS-10 which is 600w.

 

They only seem to come with a 200w or you have to go and get the TM260 1kw (or is there one specifically for the lowrance?).

 

The Furuno has a 600kw, so can I get one for the HDS-10? I don't fish deeper than 150m but usually fish in 30-60m so don't see the need for the 1kw.

 

Cheers


The way FADS shouldnt be used!

Submitted by terboz123 on Thu, 2011-11-17 17:43

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/special-features/tuna-industry-whistleblower-reveals-whale-shark-slaughter/comments-e6frg19l-1226197937437

 

have a read, take a peak....pretty bad im my opinoing, im not greeny at all, i kill fish to eat regualary, but in the end it comes down to, Im 23 and one day i want to teach my kids to fish the way my old man taught me.....


PE ???

Submitted by Boppo on Thu, 2011-11-17 17:38

Got some Jigman X8 5olb braid. It has 'size 4' written on it. Does that mean it is PE 4?

Normally fish 50 lb braid for bottom bashing but never know what PE rating it is.


Shark fishing

Submitted by AlwaysFishin on Thu, 2011-11-17 15:44

Hi all,

I'm new to targeting sharks land based and just looking for a few pointers. I've lined up some tuna for bait, got some wire and balloons. Just interested to hear about techniques, rigs, baits and common areas nor for targeting shark. Cheers


WA’s first artificial reef to be trialled

Submitted by Colin Hay on Thu, 2011-11-17 12:10

WA’s first artificial reef to be trialled

Portfolio: Fisheries, Regional Development

  • $1.86million Royalties for Regions boosts South-West reef project
  • Additional $260,000 from recreational fishing licence revenue
  • WA gains from 40-years artificial reef experience through MOU

The Liberal-National Government today announced the go ahead for a $2.12million initiative to establish the State’s first artificial reef trial on the South West coast.

 

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore said the South-West Recreational Fishing Enhancement Pilot Project was designed to increase available habitat for key fish species.

 

“If these structures meet their potential, they will benefit the local environment and local communities; complement Western Australia’s robust and adaptive fisheries’ management approach; and help ensure fish stocks are kept sustainable,” Mr Moore said.

 

 

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the project, funded through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, would be established at Geographe Bay.

 

“Geographe Bay is a prime location that could benefit from the installation of purpose-built artificial reef structures,” Mr Grylls said.

 

“This trial is the first of its kind in WA and has strong community support from the Shire of Busselton and Recfishwest, the peak body representing recreational fishers.”

 

Recfishwest will work with the Department of Fisheries and the South-West community to identify priority locations for the trial structures.

 

The project announcement follows yesterday’s signing of an agreement between the State Government and the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency to share information on the development of artificial reefs and sustainable fisheries management, for mutual benefit.

 

Mr Moore said the Memorandum of Understanding would allow the Department of Fisheries and Korea Fisheries Resources Agency to identify and harness opportunities for research and development projects and facilitate the transfer of expertise, technology and capacity.

 

“This agreement represents a unique opportunity for our State to learn and benefit from work the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency has put into artificial reef development as we consider these structures as a potential option to help ensure future fish stocks are kept sustainable.  At the same time, the agency will have access to WA advice and expertise on matters related to the management of fish stocks, including monitoring and assessment, fisheries compliance and aquatic biosecurity,” he said.

 

Mr Moore said the Federal Government’s proposed marine sanctuary within Geographe Bay may prevent it being used as a focal area for the trial.

 

“The State Government will be making strong representation to the Federal Government to ensure the bay is available for all users, including fishers,” he said.

 

      Fact File:

Fisheries Minister's office - 9422 3000

Regional Development Minister's office - 9213 7000


Fishing this Arvo 17/11

Submitted by Justo82 on Thu, 2011-11-17 11:45

 Looking for a land based spot NOR that would work during the day. I heard about YTKs at Hillary's. Any truth in it?  

Im happy to catch anything really, apart from blowies and other pest fish. 

 

In other news I'm all geared up for some pelagic action this summer. Can't wait!!!


Fishing Fundraiser

Submitted by John_M on Thu, 2011-11-17 10:53

Hi Guys,

 

Just a friendly reminder, as you would aready know, there is a Cancer Fundraiser next Sunday - 27th November.

 

This is a great opportunity to dig deep and show some support.

 

For further information contact Al Bevan or Scott Coghlan

 

Thanks,

 

 


FADS

Submitted by Justin Poole on Thu, 2011-11-17 09:34

 Has anyone been out to the Perth fads recently? 

Whats biting?


Crabbing in busso

Submitted by Oracle on Thu, 2011-11-17 08:39

Guys, Heading to Busselton for a week with the family and want to do a spot of crabbing with drop nets down there for a feed. Will have a boat so could anyone lead me in the right direction at all? Thanks


Sambos in the Swan

Submitted by monstaf1sh on Thu, 2011-11-17 06:58

Launched out from Point Walter yesterday and found a bit of structure that to my surprise held a few 50cm+ Sambo's the sight of them got me prety excited and turned my attention of my Bream lures towards these little beasts but unfortunately I could not entice one to have a go at my lure although I did get the attention of 50 blowies.

I tried a fast retieve and fairly fast twitches also the slow roll but got no atention.

Anyone got any ideas on how to hook these sambos? Perhaps a bigger lure? faster retrieve?

 


Electronics Box for T Top

Submitted by wagyl on Thu, 2011-11-17 06:36

Does anyone know of electronics boxes for sale that I can fit my VHF, 27meg and stereo in and then mount on the underside of my T Top in my centre console, preferably made out of fibreglass.  Or do I have to go to an aluminium or fibreglass fabricator and get it custom made, which is a lot more stuffing around.  All help appreciated, thanks.


Deep Sea Crabs

Submitted by just dhu it on Wed, 2011-11-16 20:28

I have just been given six deep sea crabs , no idea on how to prepare them or cook them , has anyone have a simply prep and cooking recipe for them


Good deal on Fin Nor Santiago's - Free Marquesa!

Submitted by Browny on Wed, 2011-11-16 19:45

Tackle Direct have a good deal on offer at the moment.

http://www.tackledirect.com/fin-nor-santiago-reels.html

Bought a Santiago SA30W and also received a free Marquesa MA30, for $589 + postage.

A mate wanted the Marquesa, so he bought that which means I've only outlayed just over $400 for a brand new SA30W!

purchased on Thursday, arrived today. Good service and too good to pass up!