On the Sunday 25th April coming back from Rottnest I saw a Pro trawler with his booms out around the 32 mts contour line,I saw a mate who had been out the Saturday and saw the same boat operating in much the same area,West of Double view water tank.I went out on Friday last week and tried for some whiting on the grounds were I have caught them in the past,I got 5 and that was after trying several spots (at least )7I did get several very small Flat head some about 6"inches long and some 2inches long,the smallest I have ever got,but,I saw the same Pro Trawler ,,with its booms out doing runs from South too North and back and although I did not go all that close by using the Cmap on my gps I saw he was working the sand.Now I do not know if it is just me but it seems strange that the whiting seem to have almost dis appeared? I asked my mate who had been out the previous Saturday,they got 12 between three fishermen Is it possible that the trawler is netting up the whiting on Perths recreational fishing doorstep I know for a fact that they used to 5/10 years ago,but I thought the netting had been banned in this area.My question is,Has any one else seen this trawler,in the area from Scarborough Observation city building to North of Hillarys marina working in the 30/35 contour line.Has anyone else noticed a sudden decrease in the whiting and the size of them?or is it just me who is not able to find fish that I could a few weeks back guarantee catching?jersey

hey i read a thread about simmo from aqualand charters in karratha i was wondering if anyone knew the prices they charge?

hi i have a 3 to 5 kilo rod with a 3000 sized reel i was wondering is it worth buying a bream rod alone and matchin it with my 3000 reel or buying a combo with a 1000 sized reel

i fish aty hillarys the most i sometimes go to moore river aswell i want to use it for flickin lures i want to spend around 80 to 100

many thanks matt

Here is a few Pics from a recent trip to Carnarvon. Was a pretty quiet trip and only managed to get off shore twice due to the wind.

Caught this Guy in 60 Metres up north recently, does anyone know what it is?

Hi All

been getting different reports about staying out over night in regards to bag limits.

some people telling me that you are allowed 2 because daily limits are from midnight to midnight.

others are telling me you are allowed 1 unless you are camping over night on an island.

both groups of people have claimed to talked to fisheries directly.

can any one shed any light on the subject.

Hi Guys,

Heading to Monkey Mia on friday and its my first time up there. (Boat 18ft)

Can anyone give me some tips/advice for fishing in monkey

Many thanks

gday all going to head over to rotto hopefully a few times this week...is it worth throwing a few lures out trolling around on the way out/in? or just hammer out there and bottom bash as i have planned? are the salmon around? good light line fun?

Someone asked about the cray fishing situation in Leeman a few weeks back and after chatting to a few people I can advise (sorry I forget who it was).

There are still about a dozen active boats out there and this year has been a great year. There are heaps of good sized adult crays but there are big concerns as there are not many juveniles around so they are expecting slim pickings in the future.

I saw two boats come in at Coolimba - the first one had 4 crates and the second 8 crates.

Speaking to the lady helping to unload - the bloke with 8 crates had the same the day before. Those 8 crates produced 243kg of Cray @ $42 per kilo.

Not bad for a days work - but I guess you have to consider a limited season and big expenses.

Anyhow, things are good up that way...for now.

Some of you guys would have heard of Alan Hawk...  Hmm Alan Tani too, what is it with reel guys all being called Alan?

Here it is anyway; Omoto Severo 5000: The Review.

Not all of us need, or can afford Saltigas or Stellas, and this is a fairly critical, but not necessarily negative, review of one of the cheaper alternatives. Certainly sounds like a much better alternative than some of those other awful overpriced alternatives available from a certain Australian manufacturer^H^H^H^Hrelabeler.

I certainly like the special ops colour scheme although if it was that parkerised finish that Accurate were using, now that really would be something! 

only been out in my new boat about 10 times.snapped anchor rope trying to drive it off(stupid!)last time was out. was going to try the method of attaching chain via bow shackle to prong end of reef anchor then attaching chain via cable tie to top eye of anchor.Has anyone had any experience with this method or is it a waste of time? thanks

finaly some good weather meant clear water so it was squiddding i went to do.
hit the water round 9 by 9.15 had 4 in the boat it was that easy so thats all i needed so i hit the fly .
went over to a favourite herring skippy spot tied on a squimp pattern that i have been tying lately and that fired up as well with 20 herring in no time on the wand ... what a blast on 5 wt . to top the day of i managed to find heaps of gardies for tailor baits so i was stoked. back at the ramp by 11 with fresh bait and a feed

Saw my mum last night as im working today. Love you mum.

Hey people.

Today i whent for a fish at hillarys.

it was a very slow day at my usual productive spot.

a great thing was the fisheries were on top of everything!!!

great to see them finally searching.

Thanks Leemo for some tips :D

Such a loveley day decided to have a day on the river for a change lots of small crabs but managed some whoppers in 10-15 metres of water

hi guys a bit off the subject but does anyone no were some good dirt bike tracks are?I normaly ride of marmion ave but im looking for some fresh dirt between fishing time. cheers

Caught a samson fish today

Last drop for the day

Fishin was very slow today

Fished out of Rockingham - Point Peron 

Went for a fish out off bunbury today while all the good people were working.

Searched for some new ground to the north. Found a few lumps and bumps. It didnt really look like much on the sounder but it must have been enough.

2 personal bests. a Dhu and a SBT. Got a squid and a good size cuttlefish and a few other small reef fish.

Hooked up big time on the 30lb spin gear and lost 100 metres of line in no time. Was on for a good 10minutes and the leader rubbed through. was obviously a shark. I was no where near in control of the fight and Iam guessing it was a big fish.

Yeh I know they are dead fish photos but only because I forgot to take the camera..

Did a 40 Nm round trip and the new/old rebuilt boat went beautifully!!

And to top it off I get home early and the missus has scored some Metallica tickets for October!!!!!signed sealed but not quite delivered. F@#k yeh!! Iam so extatic to be going to see the best band in the world do their thing!!

So yeh a top day

hey everyone. im going to be in Bunbury in about 30 days for SYG and i have the opportunity to do a few hours of fishing. im not sure were (town jetty i hear?)and ive never fished bunbury before, so what could i expect to catch? will salmon still be around?

HI Guys & Girls

I recently got myself a Saltist 6500 and filled with 50lb braid now I am on the lookout for a rod, I intend for this outfit to be a bit multipurpose from trolling to poppering. I have only really looked at a monster mesh 8ft and a shimano GT Tcurve 8ft, I am fairly new to this heavy kind of fishing as prev I was mostly lure fishing for Bream with 1-2lb rods and 2-4lb line

Budget would be upto price of GT Tcurve, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all,

First post :) ... Was just wondering which fishing charter off Perth is worth giving a go and also if this time of year is any good? Have been contemplating booking one for some time now so any information would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers.

Hi guys reasonably new here just got myself a 17 ft streaker and want to be able to take my 11 yo daughter out fishing not to far off the coast at first to see how she goes I have always fished Off Walpole /Peacefull bay so would like some info on places to fish around Perth then if she has good sea legs and likes will head out further for some good stuff  nearist ramp would be Woodmans point thanks Mark

I know this is a fishing forum but unfotunately my last beach bash I got skunked and had no story to tell.   So I will have a go at all tha W.A. soft cock dudes in this state.

Channel 9 figures that you would all prefer watching a stupid movie about two chicks playing fags playin drag queens.   Than televise a NATIONAL I repeat NATIONAL game of league rugby!    This is sad!!! VERY VERY SAD!!!!   I can't believe this is happening.   I being a foreigner to this country has to fight for tha right to watch a NATIONAL team game. I think any dudes who would rather watch a shit movie over a live NATIONAL game should go hand their dude card in at tha dude centre and pick up yer lifetime membership to tha soft cock society!!!!   This game is being showed live in all other states.

GO THA KANGAROOS!!!! Sorry I can't support you in your win!!!

Amazing stuff here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_fUmx-HI0Q

Cheers
Dale

Enjoy

hey guys, im looking to purchase a shimano stradic ci4 2500 for my shimano 7' catana rated 6-8kg, just wondering on some reports on this reel? is it worth paying an extra $80 from the new stradic fi? im looking to put on around 12-15lb braid on it. also wondering if there are any other shimano reels i should look at for the rod, it will be used for flicking small lures of rocks and jettys and im going to take it up to carnarvon in around a month so i need something small, strong and to hold a decent amount of 12-15lb braid.

any suggestions will be great.

Hey everybody

can anyone tell me if you are allowed to fish off the rocks at Coogee marina yet .I havnt been down there for a while but every time i went there for a look  i would get chased away by the Fun Police(security guard). 

It's knowing that I'm only a few hours away from my next landbased fishing adventure. It's the mystery and nervous anticipation that the waiting brings. In four hours I'll be waking up and heading off on my last trip to 'chase the big one' before our firstborn arrives.

Here's the plan. I'll be arriving at Hill River about 5am to soak a big bait for a few hours and bait cast for some morning tailor. All being well, by around 8am I'll have a couple of good sized tailor and a nice fat mullaway on the beach.

Then I'll head out to Cervantes service jetty for a bit of ballooning. Hopefully catch a reef shark or two and who knows - I might get lucky and land a sambo or something unexpected. I'll also flick out the little rod for some of those big 'stormies' - fat gardies and no doubt land a couple of herring at the same time.

Then I'll clean up my catch and head up to the house in Leeman for a couple of hours kip. When my mate arrives, we'll hit our secret spot for some squid and launch the balloons to see whats offshore. Some big sharks around the spot and some 'unknowns' that THIS TIME we will be ready for. Maybe sambos, perhaps a stray mack, or even a snapper close in.

If we feel like it we might just go another 'spot' to walk the reef for some crabs and cobbler. Not sure....but I might be getting a bit greedy if I do that :-p

Truth be told - I'll probably come home with a feed of herring and not much else. But I just LOVE the thought that all of the above might transpire. I also LOVE our country...where else in the world can you potentially do all this within a few hours of a major population!

I'll report back on Sunday. Wish me luck!

hi ppl i am new to boating and i am looking for a canopy/bimini/ fish finder combo but have limited funds can any one out there help me out

so if ive been  reading right will any aftermarket transducer match up with any sounder?

i have a hds 5 but im using the trans ducer from my old lms527c  it works  ok but  question is how much better will a aftermarket transducer made the sounder and in what way?

would it be better to get a better transducer or get the lowrace structure scan?

most of my boating is done below 80meters if that helps