any body know of accommodation in two rocks want to go up for the long weekend

Time to start saving those pennies!

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Fitting the new lowrance structure scan system this week hope to be up & running next week & would like to here from anyone doing the same so as to compare notes during learning process 

Hey guys, just wondering where you guys buy bait from after hours. I live in dianella and I left home at 6.45 and I just got to my gfs house at 8.40 and I been driving through Morley, mount lawley, Malaga, ballajura, marangaroo and through waneroo road and couldn't find any mulies anywhere.

Anyone know any petrol stations that sell bait?

Hi Guys and Girls!

I am new to the site and reading all the posts has got me excited about going fishing again.  Anyway, I am heading down to Dawesville Friday after work and was thinking I might try a bit of dabbing for prawns off the boat in the Cut.  Haven't done it for a few years though and not sure what time of the year you get them etc.  Does anyone know if there are any about at the moment?  Cheers.

what does everyone think of the shimano symetre 4000, is it durable and will it last with proper care

 we have been fishing off the beach for a year now and caught some great fish but yet to land a big one.

A group of us have been out on three individual charters and still had no success.

We would love for someone to take four of us out fishing to catch a big fish.

If anyone would be keen to please send me a message... Thanks

Happy fishing :)

hey everyone was thinking of going on a charter for the first time and have found southern cross charters and has said a price of $170, was wondering if anyone reccomends this charters.

also anyone knows another good charter of similar price please tell me

by the way going for deep sea fishing not sambo jigging

Going for rays and sharks tomorrow off the jetty. Is it better to use gangs or snelled hooks?

Also, is better to use 80lb mono trace or 25kg mono stainless steel trace?

Can you connect to 4/0 or bigger to the wire trace so that it has the same effect as snelled hooks?

Hey guys i have a few questions i was curious to know if anyone has any programs or knows of any programs / internet sites  which is based on maps n charts of the perth metro areas's. N also a good chart plotter/ gps which is easy to use , in terms of entering a gps co-ord . I currently have a furuno gps system and it is quite hard to use. Cheers any info is much appreciated

NZ Bass Groper, back in the old days eh!

I want to head out ton ight for a fish. was planning on going to hillarys, but its to windy i think? Any ideas on where to go? Preferably north of the river but maybe a little south. Im not fussy on fish but things like whiting,skippy, bream and herring are good. also i do like to have a try at stingrays and big stuff, any ideas on where to go????

Thanks

Tom

GRANT A PLATFORM FOR BETTER FISHING ON THE TARWINFrom the Minister for Agriculture
Recreational anglers will now have better access to a popular fishing destination in Gippsland after the installation of three new fishing platforms along the Tarwin River.

Minister Responsible for Fisheries Joe Helper said $150,000 from the Recreational Fishing Grants Program had been used to install the platforms between the township of Tarwin Lower and the Tarwin River Bridge.

“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to improve fishing opportunities for all Victorians because we understand that many Victorians enjoy recreational fishing with their family and friends,” Mr Helper said.

“Accessible by wooden ramps and gravel paths, the platforms extend over the muddy banks to provide access for anglers of all abilities.

“Individually designed to maximise fishing opportunities at each site, the platforms feature timber seating and angled handrails, which provide a stable rest for rods.”

“Our recreational fishing licence revenue has now funded seven fishing platforms along this stretch of the Tarwin River, making this a family friendly fishing area for species such as estuary perch, mullet, black bream and eels.”

Member for Eastern Victoria Matt Viney said the platforms had received tremendous support locally with ongoing maintenance of the sites undertaken by the South Gippsland Shire Council and community groups.

“Prior to installing the platforms, fishing access to the Tarwin River was limited during times of high river levels,” Mr Viney said.

“This project contributes to a broader restoration program for the Tarwin River system. Formal access points to the river help protect surrounding vegetation and reduce erosion of the river bank.”

Since its inception in 2001, the annual Recreational Fishing Grants Program has funded more than 240 projects throughout Victoria worth more than $8.5 million.

For more information about how angling licence fees are being spent to improve fishing opportunities visit www.dpi.vic.gov/fishing/feesatwork or ring the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

(Courtesy of the ABC)

Paul Clarke was on his way to a a popular fishing spot when the accident happened.
In order to stay awake, it was "common practice" for workers to go fishing at night
–
Paul Clarke was heading towards one of the Northern Territory's top fishing spots when his mini-van skidded off the road in the dark and smashed into trees.

The 2005 accident, which happened during the diesel fitter's 24-hour shift break from the Ranger Uranium Mine, left him with a broken leg and hip.

The question was: was Mr Clarke's midnight expedition to the crocodile-infested waters of the East Alligator River a work-related trip, or simply a recreational journey?

Today, the Northern Territory Court of Appeal found that Mr Clarke's fishing trip was indeed work-related and he should continue to receive workers' compensation.

The mine's owner, ERA, instructed workers to stay awake late into the night if they were switching from a day shift one day to a night shift the next so that their bodies could better adjust.

In order to stay awake, it was "common practice" for workers to go fishing at night, even though ERA did not explicitly tell them to undertake such activities.

In the case of Mr Clarke, his supervisor invited him to go fishing after his day shift had ended at 6pm.

Mr Clarke agreed, and the pair, along with another worker, set off after midnight towards Cahill's Crossing on the East Alligator River - a popular fishing spot, known also for its large crocodiles.

They took off in a work mini-van, with the supervisor at the wheel.

"The worker was injured when [the supervisor] lost control of the vehicle and it ran off the road and collided with some trees near Magella Creek," today's judgement said.

But Mr Clarke's battle to win compensation has taken several years.

His first attempt failed when the Work Health Court found that his injuries did not happen as a result of his employer's direction for staff to stay awake late into the night.

However, he successfully appealed to the Supreme Court, which found that there was a direct link between ERA's direction and his action of going fishing late at night.

It ordered his employer, Waylexson Pty Ltd, which had subcontracted him to ERA, to pay weekly compensation.

Waylexson challenged that decision, but the Appeal Court today dismissed it, ruling that the Supreme Court's verdict that the fishing trip accident warranted workers' compensation was correct.

"Whilst ERA may not have been aware of this particular fishing excursion it was aware of the general practice and, by its acceptance of that practice, induced or encouraged workers to engage in such excursions during shift changes," its judgement said.

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chasing 2 spools of hi vis pink fireline one 6lb 300yd and the other 20lb 300 yd
cheers brenz

97kg catfish, the biggest ever freshwater fish caught by a
British woman.  

A bait of halibut pellets snared the 2.6metre catfish on the River Ebro near Barcelona Spain.

The previous record for the biggest fish caught in Britain by a woman is a 32kg catfish.  

The only freshwater fish that grow to that size in the world are either sturgeon or catfish.  

Hi Guys,

Just a quick post to see if anybody is helpful

I am NOT asking for GPS spots but as I have never fished out of here a met and greet would be be great.

Im into to billies and all bottom fish

TO Jay from k-town you have been great to fish with and WILL be back for the billfish ( see you then m8y)

A PM or anything to see what I can get into will be greeted with a cold beer

Cheers

Craigo

Gday all looks like i have easter off and i really wanna tow the boat to exmouth from what i've read on here it the place to be....

lookin for any  advice on the area what should i expect to catch around easter?

does it get very windy up there??

is there good fishing close to shore or do you have to travell out a fair way?

is any one planning a trip around thesame time?

cheers christian

Hi just wondering what web site do you use to re size and do multiple photos ?

hey guys, was just curious to know if any of you members catch kingfish or target kingfish ??? is there a time of the year they frequent ?? certain areas etc ...pretty new to wa, and would love to catch one,there great fish to catch, was fortunate to be able to catch them off a jetty (regulary) where im from,and im guessing its not gonna be that easy here lol ..cheers guys

.

Don't forget to share this with others! Let your friends enjoy the beauty of nature, too!

Hi Guys

We are off to jurien bay for a short 2 night trip this weekend. Just wondering how people have been going there if anyone has been there recently. We would normally give hill river and other 4x4 spots a bash but since both cars are out of action and we were determined not to let it ruin the trip we are still goin to go and just give the jetty and marina a shot. So if anyone has been there or heard of how its going in the area i'd love to hear it.

Ash

Edited from Daily Mail 18th January 2010

Visitors to Hwacheon in South Korea have arrived for the annual Ice Festival, which saw 200,000 people visit over the weekend, and which organisers anticipate will see more than a million taking part by the end of the three-week event.

During the festival, anglers drill holes in the ice, which is around 16inches (40cm) thick, and attempt to catch mountain trout with their rods.

An odd sight:  People fish for trout through holes in a frozen river in Hwacheon in South Korea

Popular sport: Hundreds of thousands of people fishing. 

Or they can even try the tricky art of catching them with their bare hands from a large tank at the festival's Ice Plaza.

Visitors can then cook their catch at cooking centres around the site to have it grilled, or they eat it raw.

Around 9,000 holes have been drilled in the ice, with around two metres of clean water beneath them and 32 tons of fresh trout are added to the river every day.

A small girl tries her hand at the chilly art of ice fishing

Success! A man flips his trout onto the ice

Keen anglers change holes regularly, as the fish tend to change their swimming patterns frequently.

The frozen river, which is around 12 miles south the demilitarized zone separating the country from North Korea in the Gangwon-do province, is the first part of South Korea that freezes over in winter because of its fresh water and cold winds in the valley.

The festival, which closes on January 27, also features activities such as ice and snow sledding, snow sculpture and ice football.

Frozen river: Thousands of anglers lie next to the holes and attempt to catch the mountain trout

Busy: It might be hard, finger-numbing work, but it is also popular with tourists and locals alike

hey does anyone know were i can get bulk mulies for cheap. i am heading to five fathom next weekend for a spear and fish and i like berelying up.. alot! thanks i live south of the river(winthrop) but will able to travel abit 2

With the crabs running hard down Mandurah way at the moment I thought it might be time to try out one of the houseboats that ply the waters down that way. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with any of them.
Many thanks, Colin Hay

hello my name is brad and im desperate to get out and try for some tuna and learn new things  i live south of the river and will pay half for fuel and other necessary things ive got the gear i need and have been out in a boat once down south and caught nothing and it is my dream to catch a tuna of any size.

I know on another forum post the Fisheries Department were getting bagged for non attendance..

But it was great to see the boys out and about off Rotto yesterday checking boats.

That was the first time I have been checked in 3.5 years. (with exception to the VFRO's back at the ramp)

Yesterday it was a boarding and checking everything from catch to safety gear, skippers ticket and release weights.. 

Like I said it was great to see them out on the water. Just wish there was more funding to get more officers out and about on the water back at the ramps and on the land based spots. 

G'day All,

New to the forum and was just wondering what people think of this crab gauge I knocked up for my dad who wanted one with a wide edge for ease of measuring.

Instead of trying to keep a small thin piece of plastic on the carapice it gives you plenty of scope to measure easier.

Happy fishing

Big Gaz of Golden Bay

Edited from Daily Mail 18th January 2010

An encounter between beluga whales and divers is taking place at a special whale sanctuary deep in the Arctic ocean, designed and built by marine biologists from St Petersburg University. 

The 'natural farm' acts as a nursery for breeding whales, as well as acting as a rehabilitation centre for former performing animals before they are set into the wild.

The natural bay under the ice means that the whales are protected from the strong currents of the wider ocean and left to breed in peace, while also leaving them free to roam as they wish.

These wild whales are not endangered, but are considered to be threatened by pollution and loss of habitat.

Close encounter: A scuba diver braves temperatures of -10C to approach the whale

Before each dive the team have to create holes in the three-foot-deep ice using a hand saw, just to get through to the sea below.

Once they're in they have to swim around in heavy layers of clothes to keep alive in the -100C waters.

And it's definitely a case of choosing the short straw for one volunteer who gets to stay above ground in -300C winds, making sure the ice hole doesn't freeze over and trap the group.

'Photographing a story in very cold water can turn into a logistical nightmare,' admits photographer Franco.

'But, if we are well trained, the underwater part of things is not really as harsh as you might think.'

'When we come out on land, temperatures can get down to -100C or -200C and things will instantly freeze, so we can barely move.

'Cold itself will not hurt the equipment, but it may slow down some of its functions as well as our own.

'Because of the ice-layer and snow cover, there is not sufficient light to shoot with ambient light and batteries lose their charge more quickly in cold weather.'

Franco added that he was keen to show the beauty of the undersea world to those who can't face the icy deep themselves.

'I want to see these amazing animals in a way that only a few people have seen and I want to share it with others.'

gady fw crew. just want to share a story about sunday fishing at rotto west end had a troll for about 2 min and saw alot of action ytk fish every were got the gold 60 gram halco twissty and hit some great ytk mate got one on fly and other mate got one on his little shallow diver they wer going crazy and not many people were hooking up apart from us i dont know why but any way had alot of fun on them then went for a drive goign to our ground then came across huge school of southern blue fin tuna perfect spot but wasnt hooking up stayed chaising them for about 30min without a hook up any one had the same problem and any one know why. then went on some ground berlyed up first rod went off got it up was a masiv black ray keept berlying and had a shark pull up behind the boat about 30 meters away so threw the berly out more and hooked up on what was thort to be a small ray but was a meter and a half wisker shark so chucked our lines back out and  pulled up a baldy and my rod went off and was peeling off line like no tomora was a shark becouse of the head shakes and the way it went around the boat and the way it came up 10 min of fighting it and got bit off buger but ended up pulling in 2 more masiv rays 100kg plus and 2 eagle rays then came back to rockingham and went for a snorckle and got 1 nice 32cm sand whiting a king gorge and 2 ocys for bait perfect day if u ask me haha sorry about the long story but was fun.