Just got myself my first boat (Velocity 5500) and heading up to Green head over easter break anyone got any good spots, tips, or good stories to tell from their trips up there so I can get an idea on where to go and what to expect? Cheers

Anyone going to the Abrolhos this coming weekend??

We are heading to Gero on Friday arvo for early start Saturday morning...

 So I'm off to Collie for the long weekend.

Can anyone tell me where to fish & what I can target?

Thanks heaps.

Dean

 The adventure is not far off, Departure date 30th march - Getting the van and car and all associated gear ready to go. Its a shame

a cant drag the polycraft along but thats life - Any advice for land based fishing the below places would be great.

Should be between Kunnanurra and Broome by start of may if all goes well.

Cape Laveque

Derby

Gibb River Road

Kunanurra

Darwin

I was intending to do the block but business commitments stopped that - back to one school term - cant wait

Cheers 

Stephen

at risk of overloading everyone with Abrolhos threads, Im putting up pics from a trip I did with my kids a while back.

Two hadnt been there yet but all have plenty of boat time.

The weather was never going to be too flash, and I canned the first day only to get a call from over there "where are ya its flat calm!". The seabreeze didnt come in til 3pm and quite strong so I thought bugger it we'll go tomorrow morning.

Next day dawned with a 20 knot easterly so after a couple hours loading up we got to the ramp at 9.30, rolled the boat off and the missus buzed off with the car while we headed out the marina. Didnt make more than 1/2 a mile and the temp went from 35 to 25 degrees-F&*^K!

A quick vote among the crew, 6-0 to get a wriggle on.

The last 10 miles was 30 plus on the shoulder but we still made 18 knots no probs except I didnt have the clears up and couldnt be assed stopping so got drowned.

Rolled up to the island and the kids were off like a flash exploring and the boys throwing a line out.

Took a run down towards the top of Pelsaert Island via the shallows as there was a couple of boats there who may be members here, couldnt get thru the last little bit in the shallows though so trundled back to the usual haunt for the night

Count the heads, theres another just on the edge of the pic!

Next day was 25-35 knots again so we headed outside into the rough for the quick run to the Bity holes and the kids built a coral cairn near the star pickets. This went really well until gravity and a slab of coral conspired against one of my boys

We took a long walk and snorkel and a bit of spearing for tucker

Following day the wind moderated to about 25 so we took a run to a favourite shallow spot, dropped the pick, and I baited up 2 rods and the kids got into it. As fast as I could unhook and bait they caught double headers of baldies (15 or so up to XOS) released of course, a dozen or so pinkies and trout plus wrasse etc.

All the kids were just amped and cheering each other, I dont think I put a hook in the water myself....

Yeah I know shoulda taken one hook off....

Fish released without a weight no prob as it was only about 10 meters. After about an hour of chaos we had a feed to take home and as the breeze was picking up again we decided to stay another night. Went exploring and looking around, then back to shelter.

Next morning dawned at 25 knots SE, and didnt seem to want to drop off so we pushed off at 9.30 or so for a rough ride home. Kids laid in the cabin playing games and hooting as we took the occasional flyer at 20 knots but they did get a bit warm in there so slowed and opened front hatch to get some air through then pushed on.

Rolled into the marina to see the missus backing down the ramp, drove straight on, she hooked us up and pulled us to the top of the ramp to get off with dry feet-LEGEND!

stats-did 97 nautical miles (dont talk to me about km at sea ) for about 190 litres, a bit more than expected but we didnt have less than 25 knots at all and it was rough travelling. Two nights were 30-35.

Kids handled it no probs, smiled all the way and didnt complain about the weather.

The photos dont do the wind justice at all but on the plus side it was almost deserted over there.

Hope you enjoy the pics!

Sorry if there are any mistakes, first time post !

Last week with the good weather, it was decided to travel to the Abrolhos Islands for a quick couple of days. The winds were predicted to be fairly low, and the swell was dropping from around 2.5mtrs.

So it was decicded to leave Saturday morning, and travel up the coastal road from Perth. It was an eventful early morning drive, with Skippy and friends all over the road, and a blown tyre just north of the Wedge turn off to cap off the trip north.

We pulled into the boat ramp at geraldton at 8am, and were met with light winds. The excitement was starting to build, with the anticipation of what lay ahead for the next couple of days. The trip was just over 50km with a 2.5mtr swell, and we reached the islands in around an hour and a half.

First stop was Wreck Point ( I think this was the name ), and pulled up along side a mother ship that catered to surfers, paddle boarders, jet skiers, fisherman, there seem to people coming and going everywhere. The swell was at around 3mtrs, with perfect barrels and long right handers over shallow coral ! These were perfect conditions for surfers !

At this point it was time to set the rods up, and start fishing. So out the back went two Halco laser pro's and two teasers !! This is where the fun began ! Withinn 50mtrs it was Spanish Mackeral after Spanish Mackeral !!

Most of the fish ranged from 6kg through to 12kg !

There were even plenty of Shark Mackeral !

After a couple of hours of fun, it was time to do a little jigging ! This trip was just getting better !!

First drop in 20 mtrs of water, Paul Green who I was fishing with was hooked up ! He pulled a beautiful 4 to 5kg Baldie and I raised what I assume to be a cod - but definitely had trouble identifying which type ( you guys can help me with that one ).

Beautiful cod - but also had a few lesions or growths on the flank, but overall in very good condition !

Over the next dozen drops, I caught and released over 8 different species, ranging fron southern species to northern species - this place is magic !

With a perfect day on the water coming to an end, it was decided to find a sheltered mooring to camp for the night and head off for a snorkel. The amount of coral around the Abrolhos has got to be seen to be believed - ( There were Plate coral and staghorn Coral ? Correct me if Im wrong on the last type of coral ) everywhere !

I loved the fish in the last photo !

After a quick snorkel and a beer, I managed to send a chrome slice out to a little tuna - only to have a shark promptly devour the little morsel .

After all the excitement it was time to cook dinner, roll the swags out and kick back on the floor of greeny's boat.

In the morning we woke to dew all over us, and beautiful pink/purple skies of the sunrise that was preparing to start the day !

If I thought the previous day was a cracker, I was in for one hell of a surprise ! We fired up the barbie, cooked a few snags, packed the swags up and setup for a jigging session again !

We found a beautiful dropoff that went from 20mtrs down to 50mtrs, and the viz was around 20mtrs. First drop from myself and I was rewarded with a the most striking Dhuie, the colours were amazing !

This girl was too good too keep, so back down she went - That was pretty satisfying watching her swim back down !

Next drop was absolute mayhem, there were snapper everwhere ! These fish were in the 6-7kg range and with fish that came up , there were another dozen following. We even had Spanish mackeral schooling at the back of the boat, they seem to be in a world of their own ! We took turns releasing fish for the next hour !

On the last drop my jig was smashed, as I was only using light gear this was going to be a struggle ! Slowly the pinky made it's way to the surface, and only at the last ten metres did a huge shark manouvre in and spoil the day !

After this last fish it was decided to check the fuel and weather conditions, and we both decided to start the trip back to Geraldton ! It was hard leaving leaving fish biteing ! But it had to come to an end at some point ! Once again we had perfect conditions to start the long haul !

It was a quiet trip that, back to Gero ! Light winds and no swell ! Just endless time to recount the last couple of days ! It will take me weeks to get mind back into work mode !

The one person I would like to thank is Paul Green ( Greeny ), great boat, easy going attitude, and really professional towards his boating and fishing .

I hope you guys have enjoyed our little Abrolhos story, and can only highly recommend that everybody jump at the chance to head across !

The Islands and surrounding water are pristine, if we treat them with the respect they deserve - fish included ! It should stay that way forever !

I can guarantee one thing - after posting this story ! I'm starting to plan the next trip !

hey i was just wondering what people think  is better fishing for a holiday on a boat exmouth or the abrohlas islands im bugging my dad to take me to one and i was wondering what would be the better option also a couple of weeks ago i posted a content about rottnest fishing spots and kept commenting on it i would like to apoligize for this.

hey i was just wondering what people think  is better fishing for a holiday on a boat exmouth or the abrohlas islands im bugging my dad to take me to one and i was wondering what would be the better option also a couple of weeks ago i posted a content about rottnest fishing spots and kept commenting on it i would like to apoligize for this.

Hey Everyone,

Just wondering what kind of facilities Cheynes Beach Caravan Park has and is it easy enough launching a boat from around there ?  We usually stay at Emu Point for our yearly boys trip but just looking at something different this year.  Any imput would be great as I'm really not sure if its worth going around there or not ?

Cheers,
Chris

 hey guys

heading to woody island just off esperance for the aus day weekend for the first time

anyone been there got any tips/advice for fishing out there?

thanks karhl

 Hey Folks,

I'm off to Jurien bay for a small fishing get away with a buddy of mine. Could anyone help us out with some spots to go(no boat) and what we should be going for. Any help would be greatly appreciated, haven't had much luck in and around Perth.

Thanks.

Can anyone confirm if camping on the beaches is allowed up around ledge point?

Hi FWers,

I'm just moving back from overseas and I'm looking into phone and internet in my house. I'm not really keen to pay some mongrel for a phone line that I don't need. Is it possible to have internet at home in Beeliar (I know that it more than likely depends on my location), without a phone line. I'll have a couple of mobiles and at the very worst I can probably use one of these via 'hotspot' to get internet, but I'm hoping WA has evolved enough to be able to pick up the internet at home via 3G/4G.

Please let me know your suggestions - pretend I know nothing and step me through the process.

Cheers,

Scott

 Cheynes Beach   Can you easly put a 4.7 trailcraft (i didn't see a boat ramp in the photes of the place.)   in the water at cheynes beach east of Albany and best time of year to go there  Looks very nice tucked in out of the wind of the south coast 

G'day guys I am going to Dunsborough for 3 days and I am taking first time my dinghy (4m 30Hp)

Now im chasing some infos about what i can expect to catch and where i can catch something from the dinghy.

thanks

cheers

stefan

mandurah

 Hi heading down to bremer bay for 10 days and wondering what's biting. Taking the new boat ( 4.8 mtr trailcraft) also interested in knowing what the boat ramp is like if any. One last thing does anyone have a stradic fj 4000 I'm looking at buying one 

Finally!! Our week away! We went at easter (first time ever) but thanks to some dud advice we caught bugger all but had heaps of fun doing it! This time we are going one better we both got our skippers tickets and when in perth i picked up some nice shamano boat rods and even managed to con some nice new reals for em from dad for chrissy hired a boat and to top it off this time we are only going wid mad keen fishermen who would sit out there all day for the sake of fishing :) Fingers crossed i get my first coral trout! Considering we only live a few hundred ks away its been a long time between fishing adventures and we cant wait to get out and descover some good spots fingers crossed we have better luck this time other wise we will have to book in another weekend trip to Pardoo where we know ike the back of our hands and always pick up a good feed of jacks and muddies!

 I'm heading up to Kalbarri for a couple of weeks at the end of January and just wondering of anyone else is heading that way. Try catch up for a fish.

Hi guys,

Looking at doing an overnighter on a beach around Margaret river just after xmas. Dont know the area super well just after a quiet section for a bit of fishing and relaxation. Will be in my more than capable FJ cruiser :)

Cheers

Hi all can't believe I have only just discoverd this site! Heaven!

Anyway I'm of to broome with a mate from 30th till the 6th on jan to pretty much just fish the whole time. I've read all the other post for broome and got some good info but was hoping to get abit more.

Will be hiring a boat (4.5m+ tinny) and keen to get out abit and fish the reefs. Is this dooable in a small boat? Should I be taking my deep sea gear?

Will buy a cast net for live bait and hit up the rivers and river mouths ect too

If anyone has any info would be much appreciated! or if in town at the time and is keen for a fish and beers jump on board :)

Thinking about doing this stretch tomorrow, maybe an overnighter and put out a line for a mulloway, has anyone done this trip recently.... is the track still there??? its been a couple of years since I did it last and with the new road through im a little unsure what to expect... Ive been told you cant do the lancelin to wedge stretch anymore????

Now this is funny. Not sure if the link will work. You may have to cut and paste. It's worth it.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10151360502645802

Hey guys,

I'll be in Malaysia, Lumut for work in January/February. Was looking at sneaking in a fishing trip or 2.

I was hoping to go chase some sailies in Kuala Rompin, but apparently this fishery stops from November to April due to the monsoon?

Anyway, hoping for someone to point me at some alternatives..

Many thanks

Jelle

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone who has been to the Cocos can recommend good self contained units/houses or good value homestays ?

And also would you stay West or Home Island ?  Bearing in mind i would be chasing a surf and walking the flats.

Cheers

Matt

who is planning camping and fishing during the summer school holidays

i have just bought a rooftop tent to keep the missus comfy and to get her out camping with me and the boys more often

where are you planning to go

im probably gonna do the blow holes and lucky bay then i have my trip to steep  point booked for march

Working out at Barrow Island they had a raffle and about 10 of us won a days fishing out of Karratha, to top it off its while we are rostered on to work so a couple of days off to go fishing on full pay - STOKED!!! 

UPDATE

Had a good day out with Pilbara Sea Charters - Any day being paid to drink beer and go fishing cant be bad can it! 

Apologise for lack of photos - hopefully some will be distributed soon - ( dumbarse kane forgot to charge his phone ) but im sure youll agree the boat is a beauty!

Ok so fish - the day started out fairly slow with a couple of dudd spots but steadily the fish started coming over the side, helped by 4 or 5 of the guys berlying up orally all day :D

Ended up with a esky full of fish, got about half a dozen red emperor, spanglies, red throat, etc, couple of nice sized golden trevs and PLENTY of sharks.

Highlight was a sailfish swimming right up to the boat and hanging around for 5 - 10 minutes which we then managed to entice to take a floated bait and it gave one BIG screeming run before spitting the hook.

Cant fault the charter, was a fun day, we caught fish and Tim the skipper was busy all day keeping us on the fish and loaded with bait....arms are bloody sore today from fishing with bloody heavy broomsticks, big reels and 100 lb mono all day but hey - thats charters for you.

Hopefully will add a few pics in a few days as they are distributed, back at Barrowdise again now for the rest of my hitch - cheers for reading

 Hey Guys,

I'm heading to New Caledonia in December with my old man and would love to do a bit of fishing.

Could anyone recomend any charter companies?

Any travel tips would be great as well, like good restraunts and places to visit.

Cheers,

Pete

So I am heading up to the Blowholes near Quobba (24 29.646s 113 24.024e) next May.  Never been there before.  What do I need to know?

Weather conditions?

Facilities - Long drop dunnies and nothing else?  Bring in your own everything!

Does the ranger take the rubbish away?

Launching? - 4WD beach launching / retrieving, how protected is it?  Can you leave a boat on a three anchor mooring (one on the beach, two in the water with pulley rope in between), or is it launch and retrieve every day?

And the fishing?  predominately trolling for maccies.  What about tuna?  yellow fin?  The cliffs to the north look like good maccie grounds, and to the south south east outside the reefs?  pack a good supply of pink chromes, blue silver (sardine looking), and red heads?  and plenty of wire traces!

Bottom bouncing / jigging.  just look for ground while we're trolling or out deeper, 50m+ ???  Cods, emporers, baldies , snapper (? or too far north?)  what else will we find on the bottom?

Any local knowledge or input from those that have been before welcome, and not just about the fishing either, facilities, fuel supplies on the way up from perth, bait supplies, etc etc.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone

2013 fast approaching and next year I am planning 2 away boating/fishing trips.

1.     Abrolhos Islands (South Group) looking at March 15th heading across for say 3 or 4 nights?? This would also be my first (Take own Boat Trip Across), would be looking for another boat or two to join in on this trip? I have a full crew ready to go, so just need to put together the dates etc.  If there is anyone wanting to come along or that may be able to help out with knowing where to find a mooring etc would be great.. Please pm me.

The Second trip and much more involved…

2.     I would like to do a boat trip from Derby and maybe around to the horizontal falls and back, (Open for Discusion) I have a boat and a crew organized, so I thought I would put it out there to see if anyone else maybe interested in hooking up for this trip?? I am just starting to plan this trip and am looking at dates to go and I was thinking leaving Friday the 12th of April 2013 and allowing 3 weeks to do the round trip? Open to discussion.

I have not boated around Derby before so I would also welcome any help and or pointers in getting this trip planned etc. Like fuel drop area/who to contact, moorings, must see sights to see, good fishing areas etc Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Looking fwd to replies.

 Making my first trip next week, staying with friends, Shorefire booked out but luckily my friend has a boat and 4 free days to hopefully put me onto some some firsts( wahoo, dogtooth and sailfish and I wouldn't  say no to a marlin ) any suggestions on must take items would be appreciated, cheers John.