Interested to hear people's opinion on the months that dhufish spawn.i have no idea but have heard lots of different theories as to when.

 Hey guys,I Was wondering if anyone on here can help replace all axles brakes & install the hydraulic actuator on my 22ft boat trailer. I have everything new, axles are galv with disc brakes, hubs, bearing already mounted, a nd I have the brake lines as well.

i just don't have the facilities at home or the confidence to do this myself.  TIA

First of all, this isn’t an original idea, saw it posted on FB.

There are bigger things at play in the world at the moment, but logistically, how hard would it be to move the demersal ban forward 5 or so months?

Keep the Cockburn Snapper ban in place as that is when the fish are actually spawning, but for the demersal ban?

 Hey All,

looking for a cheap meat mincer or similar to make burley from small fish frames like herring and whiting etc. what are people using?

Cheers,

Hey guys, unfortunately, the time has come to shut shop for a while. We have made the tough decision to shut the doors tomorrow (Saturday the 4th of April) until it is safe to re-open, to ensure the well-being of Customers, staff and all those they come in contact with.

We thank all fisho’s that have supported us so far and hope to see you all in the near future!

Cheers from the Southside Team.

Do Re Mi - Covid 19 version youtube

Enjoy

 Well being a bit bored and watching a few you tube videos yesterday  happened to check out YBS latest offering. Now talk around town in Exmouth is Brody will be the next poppa george and end up in the drink with his boat sailing off into the sunset and him never to be seen again .  I was shocked at what he did.  Be safe people take solo boating seriously it is a big lonely ocean out there.

Today near canning bridge. Must have come down the steep bank off canning hwy.

 A rare sight indeed. Tantabiddi this morning.

Media Statement from Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey 4.42pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Fishing and essential boat use to continue

Queensland boaties can still take their boats out locally to fish or travel for essential reasons.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey clarified the rules for boaties as the evolving COVID-19 response restricted a range of activities.

“If you own a boat and want to head out in the water in your local community to fish for food this weekend, you can,” Mr Bailey said.

“If you need your boat to travel locally in your community, you can still do that.

“If you want to head out on your kayak or stand up paddle board for exercise, you still can.

“State Government boat ramps will remain open to boaties.

“We want people to continue living their lives as normally as possible under the current circumstances, but the advice of the Chief Health Officer needs to be followed.

“No one should be leaving their home unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

Mr Bailey said recent national directives limiting public gatherings to two people or less and limiting travel to essential purposes still applied.

“This isn’t a special rule to let people out on the water for non-essential reasons this weekend,” Mr Bailey said.

“There’s no reason for anyone to be taking the boat out unless it’s for essential travel to get to work, to and from your home, to local shops for provisions or catching fish for your family.

“Even then, there should be no more than two people, or immediate family members on board, and the social distancing rules everyone is being asked to follow still apply.

“Boaties should also be mindful of hygiene when putting boats in the water at public facilities.”

Mr Bailey encouraged boaties to continue monitoring the national health advice on COVID-19.

“As the nation works together to stop the spread of the virus, there is new advice daily.

“Boaties should be aware of the current restrictions on boat use, and be prepared for that advice to change again, should tougher rules to limit public movements and interaction come in.”

Hopefully the Western Australian government will issue a statement that clarifies its position in relation to this matter.  There has been recent heated debate on this site with valid arguments on both sides and it would be good to have a defined position, whatever it may be.

 Went out the otherevening over the back of the FF. I was chasing snapper, the north current was running once again and no fish to be had.this seems to happen any time the current runs from the north , the fish just seem to disappear. Wether it temprature, current speed, i have know idea, i do know its a pain in the butt as any other time i have no problems getting my bag limit. Any one got any opions on whats happening

 If you were to name a boat to remember this crazy year what would you call it.

I'll kick it off.

"Caught Nothing"

 Few squid from this morning.. bit overcast

little tricky trying too see where the weed

banks were .. dark jigs doing the damage.

counted 17 boats out that I could see. 
out of Mindaire.. cheers pirate..

Got bored sitting around so I raided the freezer, kilo of scallops, kilo of shark bay king prawns and a couple of kilos of coral trout fillets.......add a rich moray sauce .....encase in pastry and seafood pies galore.

Apple and rhubarb pies for sweets.

Where else but west Oz

 Have cleaned out the bait freezer in order to use it for food.

Have an 80 litre Esky full of old bits and pieces in including a snapper head, Mully head and 3/4 if a salmon.

Free to good Cray pot

Pick up today or Monday

But is slowly thawing in the Esky

 Hey guys!

new boat has finally arrived after a fairly long wait with the usual expected delays! Unfortunately with what's going on at the moment haven't really been able to get her out and blood the deck yet! Went beautifully on the test drive.

ended up with:

merc 200 4stroke with dts

trim tabs

fresh water bladder 

deck wash and fresh water hose

lowrance live HD's 12 3 in 1 and 1kw transducer with chirp.

upgraded the trailer to the heavier option.

porter potty

bunk infills

storm covers

glass bulb fuel filter

extended swim platform starboard as aim to put aux bracket on port.

rocket launcher

air vents in roof

eventually will aim to get anchorcwinch etc but will have to wait for now.

Have had a lot of very good advice from members on this forum which has helped greatly during the selection process, so thanks heaps! 

cant wait to get it out!

lol tempted to call it "lockdown" or "social separation"! J/k.
 

 Sorry i know this is not a fishing subject but just had a look at the surfers at Trigg point there must be close to 100. Is this social distancing? They are telling us to stay home and dont go fishing but what about the surfers? 

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A few more late funny’s

Enjoy

 We have a GME MT406G epirb which if I remember correctly has a 6yr life plus a replacement option 

Has anyone swapped one recently and can advise if they are actually doing it and where you swapped it 

I am south of the river but don't mind where I may have to drive to

had a search but all the posts are from pre2014 that I found 

cheers 

 Travelling the Great Ocean Road last year and came across this boat ramp, whats the craziest ramp you have seen? Looked like all 4x4's in the carpark were well maintained and boats around 5 meter mark judging by trailers.

 Hi All, 

Been looking at the 12' PENN Prevailo 8-12kg.

Its rated for 20-85 grams. So good fro lures

But will it be able to cast herring fillets, whiting and what not? 

Can you get rods that do both? Or are they generally separate beasts.

Thank you

 What are good spots to find tailor that aren't rocks in Perth and Fremantle area? 

 would any owners of a Commordore 6.7 allrounder be able to tell me if they know the weight of the boat & trailer combined & also, does your trailer have brakes on all axles on the trailer or just the front 2.

My trailer is out of commision at present ( i cannot tow to weigh bridge ) & i am prepping to redo brakes & springs, so i just need this knowledge to ensure i am on the correct patch.

thanks in advance

 Got this in an email from a mate, thought it was worth sharing

Heard a doctor on TV saying in this time of Coronavirus, staying at home, we should focus on inner peace. To achieve this we should always finish things we start and we all could use more calm in our lives. 

I looked through my house to find things I'd started and hadn't finished, so I finished off bottle of Shiraz, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bodie of Baileys, ca butle of wum, tha mainder of Valiumun scrip tuns an a box a chocletz. 

yu haf no idr how fecking fablus I feel rite now.

Hope you enjoy

Cheers

Eric

Can we?

 The refit on the big duck is coming along rather well. I've just epoxied n glassed a big get f@*#$#d tranny box into my starboard side hull and now I need to fill it with a suitable liquid. Antifreeze seems to pop up a fair bit , but being in this part of the world antifreeze is the last thing I can lay my hands on. Any ideas ladies and gentlemen ? 

 Hi everybody .. hope your all staying safe and well :-)

Can anybody provide info on a 13'6 Snyder Glas (not Wilson) Northcoaster rod (Alvey low mount single piece)  ... the only info I can find is that it was sold by Wilson .. it's a 7 wrap but it states it's max casting is only 80gms ???? this seems very light to me .. I have Snyder 7144 and 7177 rods and casting weights are over 100gms  .. so why is the Northcoaster such a light rod for the length ?