on what actually happened , boat capsized/ ran onto reef/ pulling cray pots.had a look on sea breeze for yesterday ,wasnt that rough , sad to hear but unless we know the circumstances then cant learn from it
I was out yesterday morning and the swell was really cranking, way bigger than what i expected and the biggest ive seen in a while. The reefs from carnac to stragglers were breaking just about all the way across as one close-out
I barely saw the guy, i just got someones attention and left then this morning someone that i knew said to the news that i found the bloke and then they wanted an interveiw, i went along with it because i didn't want to annoy the person that dobbed me in
Not sure if same thing happened there but i noticed out at row boat rock on Saturday guys were still anchoring on a short length at back of reef right where swell comes through.
Please dont do this as when a slightly larger swell comes through the anchor holds you down and boat cant ride over top of swell swamping the boat.
I'm not against old fellers going fishing, i am 76 myself, but I realise, that I am not as nimble as I used to be, and I never go out in a big swell, and ALWAYS wear an inflatable PFD, you can't be too sure at my age, so it is best to be safe, how sad for thier families.
Should wear jackets more.do the self inflating pdfs support 110 kilos? Guess I'll go and check it out.gotta breakdown this mucho shit that only pussys wear jackets.
n150 fits most size people, Whitworths currently have 150N Marlins manual inflatable for $49.
And this will no doubt start an argument of the merits of manual vs auto inflation, which I intend to stay out of. Whitworths often have the Hutchwilco manual 150N , kiwi made, for $70.
To wear one. (Way things are going ). Gas ones or manual ones pretty comfy. Age could have been factor in this tragic accident . Makes you sit back and think sometimes. I make sure my grandkids or young kids always wear one in my boat now days. Didn't really think about it much when I had young kids . I do now. Ocean can be very unforgiving sometimes. Can have all safety equipment the lot ( may not help) depends on situation . Rip to fisherman yesterday .
Life jacket is mandatory when out on Jetski(obviously for different risk reasons). But it now feels strange if I don't put it on,same as seat belt when getting into car.
At least always while I'm going solo. As little johnny said, gas inflatable ones are comfy, you'll forget you have it on. (just hope I don't forget it if I'm in the drink) oh, and BCF have them on special, too. No excuses, cost stuff all for a couple.
Like ranmar, just his year I've taken to wearing a manual inflatable while solo and when boat is underway. I take it off when stopped, but back on again before starting motor.
If you end up in the drink, motor running in gear and no-one on board, your are in trouble.
Travis p
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Date Joined: 28/07/16
on perth now today
they found him not a good ending though poor fella
wont catch em sitting at home!
Rick
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Date Joined: 22/12/06
Not good
Not looking good at the moment. Was a decent bit of swell yesterday.
PGFC Member
Moking
Posts: 1252
Date Joined: 30/05/12
Agree- Not good. Watched
Agree- Not good. Watched the Police helicopter yesterday and wondered what was going on.
The swell yesterday was breaking near the Coathanger, even on the jetski I decided to stay inside Cockburn Sound.
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Red Dog
Posts: 311
Date Joined: 13/12/12
Search boats are in Safety
Search boats are in Safety Bay now, always an unnerving sight. Reminder to everyone not to take safety on the water for granted.
www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-man-missing-mans-body-found-near-penguin-island/news-story/821a58413c7b44ca215c95e3f789f890
Dale
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Date Joined: 13/09/05
Sad story, it's kept me off the water today as a mark of respect. Swell is still up too. RIP old fisho's.
"Just because you are a Character, Doesn't mean you have Character."
Mr Wolf
Saulty2
Posts: 644
Date Joined: 28/05/10
any further info
on what actually happened , boat capsized/ ran onto reef/ pulling cray pots.had a look on sea breeze for yesterday ,wasnt that rough , sad to hear but unless we know the circumstances then cant learn from it
beau
Posts: 4104
Date Joined: 24/01/10
I was out yesterday morning
I was out yesterday morning and the swell was really cranking, way bigger than what i expected and the biggest ive seen in a while. The reefs from carnac to stragglers were breaking just about all the way across as one close-out
uncle
Posts: 9349
Date Joined: 10/02/07
Condolences to all family and friends
Always very sad to see something like this happen.some thing we do and love and never expect this to happen to anyone.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
ponson
Posts: 4
Date Joined: 12/01/17
2 People
Have they found both of these missing people now?
Moking
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Date Joined: 30/05/12
Not sure yet- The police
Not sure yet- The police helicopter has been doing grid search all morning from the Sisters Rocks back towards Point Peron.
Emergency groups now got quad bikes seaching the local beaches.
Really feel for the Families waiting for any sort of News.
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Moking
Posts: 1252
Date Joined: 30/05/12
Update- Not good.Local News
Update- Not good.
Local News reporting second body has been recovered an hour ago.
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Ashen
Posts: 1042
Date Joined: 22/03/13
Sad..
Yes, quite sad to hear of another fisho losing his life...
This is becoming all too common.. how many so far, since the start of the year? 4-5 already?
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
beau
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Date Joined: 24/01/10
Including successful rescues,
Including successful rescues, how many have been because of crayfish?
dodgy
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Date Joined: 01/02/10
Yep. Def time to ban
Yep. Def time to ban crayfishing.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Plug
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Date Joined: 14/02/15
I was out kiting and I found
I was out kiting and I found the first guy and heard that they found his mate
i need cheaper hobbies
chris raff
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Date Joined: 09/02/10
That would’ve been very
That would’ve been very confronting .. hopefully it wasn’t too traumatic for you .
“Intelligence is like a four-wheel drive. It only allows you to get stuck in more remote places.”
Plug
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Date Joined: 14/02/15
I barely saw the guy, i just
I barely saw the guy, i just got someones attention and left then this morning someone that i knew said to the news that i found the bloke and then they wanted an interveiw, i went along with it because i didn't want to annoy the person that dobbed me in
i need cheaper hobbies
straith
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Date Joined: 25/11/13
Add my condolences for the
Add my condolences for the guys families too.
Not sure if same thing happened there but i noticed out at row boat rock on Saturday guys were still anchoring on a short length at back of reef right where swell comes through.
Please dont do this as when a slightly larger swell comes through the anchor holds you down and boat cant ride over top of swell swamping the boat.
maldugs
Posts: 79
Date Joined: 10/11/15
I'm not against old fellers
I'm not against old fellers going fishing, i am 76 myself, but I realise, that I am not as nimble as I used to be, and I never go out in a big swell, and ALWAYS wear an inflatable PFD, you can't be too sure at my age, so it is best to be safe, how sad for thier families.
uncle
Posts: 9349
Date Joined: 10/02/07
Becoming more and more obvious that us old farts
Should wear jackets more.do the self inflating pdfs support 110 kilos? Guess I'll go and check it out.gotta breakdown this mucho shit that only pussys wear jackets.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
maldugs
Posts: 79
Date Joined: 10/11/15
I am 100kilo and have two
I am 100kilo and have two level 150 PFD, one for me and one for the wife, hardly know you have them on.
Jackfrost80
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Date Joined: 07/05/12
Keep your eye on RLSWA. They
Keep your eye on RLSWA. They do trade ins for old jackets for new auto inflatable ones for $50
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
ranmar850
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Date Joined: 12/08/12
Whitworths do good prices
n150 fits most size people, Whitworths currently have 150N Marlins manual inflatable for $49.
And this will no doubt start an argument of the merits of manual vs auto inflation, which I intend to stay out of. Whitworths often have the Hutchwilco manual 150N , kiwi made, for $70.
little johnny
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Date Joined: 04/12/11
Next thing it will be mandatory
To wear one. (Way things are going ). Gas ones or manual ones pretty comfy. Age could have been factor in this tragic accident . Makes you sit back and think sometimes. I make sure my grandkids or young kids always wear one in my boat now days. Didn't really think about it much when I had young kids . I do now. Ocean can be very unforgiving sometimes. Can have all safety equipment the lot ( may not help) depends on situation . Rip to fisherman yesterday .
Moking
Posts: 1252
Date Joined: 30/05/12
Life jacket is mandatory
Life jacket is mandatory when out on Jetski(obviously for different risk reasons). But it now feels strange if I don't put it on,same as seat belt when getting into car.
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
ranmar850
Posts: 2702
Date Joined: 12/08/12
I've taken to wearing one this year
At least always while I'm going solo. As little johnny said, gas inflatable ones are comfy, you'll forget you have it on. (just hope I don't forget it if I'm in the drink
) oh, and BCF have them on special, too. No excuses, cost stuff all for a couple.
The Saint
Posts: 455
Date Joined: 30/01/13
Like ranmar, just his year
Like ranmar, just his year I've taken to wearing a manual inflatable while solo and when boat is underway. I take it off when stopped, but back on again before starting motor.
If you end up in the drink, motor running in gear and no-one on board, your are in trouble.
Tradewind
Posts: 756
Date Joined: 18/09/12
I wear an inflatable as soon
I wear an inflatable as soon as i'm leaving the harbour
Don't notice it's on most of the time, nice peace of mind
uncle
Posts: 9349
Date Joined: 10/02/07
Yeah got a marlin 150 manual
At bcf 70 bucks as a member and intend to wear it and keep my Big one handy. Will test it holds me up tomorrow.
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
uncle
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Date Joined: 10/02/07
tested the above vest today
and it floats me at 110 kilos
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs