Hey I was wondering if you can still camp at wedge or are the rangers right on to it now, looking for somewhere just to get away.

Quite an interesting research done which is not research related.

Try the same experiment at home and see if its reproducible.
This was published in a well respected medical journal.

If you click on this link below it should appear as a pdf. If not let me know and I will find another link.

http://www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f7198.pdf%2Bhtml

Merry Christmas

 Boat ramp, just saw a divers body being removed from the rescue boat, my heart goes out to family and friends and all those involved..

 Hi all,

Merry xmas to everyone first. 

Just looking for some ideas from all you boaties. Ive just bought a 6.1 Trailcraft cuddy cab and I want to put a few things on it to make it more comfy and useable. 1st on my list is an auto anchor winch. 2nd probably some nice led lighting. Any ideas tips on best to go for etc would be appreciated. Also it has fold up side bench seats which I really like. Dont know why more boats dont have these. But the usual back bench seat is missing do I need to get one made or bought to fit across rear wall. Removeable if possible.  Any ideas again ....

Porta potty is an essential for missus so any recommendations please.

It already has the package navmans sounder and gps. Sounder works ok as sounder but fish finding looks to be limited. The gps works but doesnt acquire sats so may have issues. Either way they are both micro screens and so i guess im looking for a gps unit that has decent screen that anyone can recommend. If it includes a good fishfinder maybe ill.just flick both navmans. There the main things I can see so far but if anyone has done anything to their own that they reckon is a must id love to hear about it.

Cheers

Hi all

Finally have the photos from our recent trip to Quobba and a brief report of how we went. Anglers - Will, Jesse, jay and Mark

This was our 5th Trip and after all the palnning and the 11 hour drive from Perth we arrive about 2.30pm and greeted with some light rain and light winds.

We literally threw the gear into the chalet grabbed the fishing gear and by 3.30pm fishing a ledge not far north of the homestead. Conditions were perfect but no fish.

First couple of days were fairly quiet with Jesse catching a couple of Baldies and a nice cod. Will also picked up a nice Cobia. Very few mackies around and those we caught were undersize.

Was not until Tuesday that the Shark Mackeral started to show up with a few Spaniards in the mix. When then schools came through the fishing was existing with multiple fish chasing our lures.

2 days we got our limit and came close on others. We got smoked by some big Spaniards and the local shark population was again a nuisance. On many occassions we had multiple hook ups which allowed us to land more fish this trip. Got quite hectic on some of the ledges with 3 fishos  trying not to get tangle.

Most of the fishing was done north of the homestead but on one occassion we decided to try a ledge south were Jay caught a nice Broadbar and Sharkie.

Overall another great trip and already planning the next one.

Here are some pics

 I was thinking of selling my 5.2m genesis to upgrade to another another boat,how much do you think I could get for it? It's a 2010 hull with 115 etech(200hrs) 10" and 7" lowrance sounders 1kw transducer with sidescan,VHF ,fusion stereo,deck wash,kill tank,160lt fuel tank.

Hi, I hope I am in the right section to post this...anybody wanting to launch at Two Rocks will be disappointed. The area is still fenced off as a work site as work on the ramp has come to a stop, Locals wanted to push away fencing so as to allow launching but heavy boats would need a 4 x 4 to drag out such is the rubble bottom. One such Boater rocked up and was so disappointed he wanted to set fire to the parked loader and digger according to a one of the locals who talked him out of it. It was mentioned in the Joondalup local rag that work was to be completed on the 2 Dec maybe a delay in the precast concrete has caused the delay. If anyone has more info please post. Hope this stop any wasted effort......cheers  

G'day all. Was down Point Peron yesterday and saw a big oil platform looking thing, couldn't see a tug so I assumed it is "anchored" there. Anyone know what that's all about? I thought it could be the Carnegie wave energy project, but looked way too far South and way to close to PP.

Curious.

BD.

Just got this in a Marine Safety email.

http://www.gme.net.au/

Check bottom right of above page. 

Basically, a few are failing.

When you need it, you want it to work!

Cheers Pete

G'day people,

I'm organising a bucks party for my best mate and was gonna go for an arvo cruise around Cockburn sound. Does anyone know of a charter company that will pick up and drop off in Rockingham. looking for a boat that holds 50 people and of course some lovely lady entertainment.

any help would be great

thanks in advance

Any ideas? ;)

Hi all, 8 days until Christmas so here are a few items to think about.

1. Evapac cryovac machine. Still plenty of stock left on the current shipment.

$220.00 for FW members. This machine is also available at Oceanside Tackle and marine in O'Connor and Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz.

The machine comes with 25 bags (10small,10med and 5 large). This is a great machine for anyone. Search the site to get all the feedback about this product.

2. Seconds Available

1 x XT27litre marble was $83.00 now $50.00 save $33.00. This cooler has an uneven corner on the inside of the box.

2 x XT120litre marble were $242.00 now $150.00 save $92.00 These have some discolouration, thats it.

2 x XT120litre Tan were $225.00 now $120.00 save $105.00. Some untidy marks on the outside.

1 x XT100litre mackerel box. was $270.00, now $140.00. This box does have some delamination of the outer cell on the back.

These coolers all work just as well as the full price coolers. All faults are purely cosmetic and due to factory faults in the molds used.

3. Coolers to clear

XT70litre Tan were $153.00 now $100.00 save $53.00

XT100litre Tan were $210.00 now $110.00 save $100.00

XT120litre Tan were $225.00 now 125.00 save $100.00

The new tan colour is now discontinued due to the new grey colour. These are being cleared to make some space.

XTSH260litre marble were $440.00 willing to let these go at $300.00 save $140.00 They are huge our largest model.

External dimensions for the 260litre are: L: 1675, W: 590, H: 535 and weighs 32kg. I will also give away an XT20litre beer cooler with each one.

All specials include delivery in the metro area before christmas. The cryovacs also come with free postage in Australia up until Christmas. Get in quick if you need it posted.

Call Dave on 0403978583 for all sales and questions regarding these sales.

To all at FW, i wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas from all of us here at Xtreme Coolers.

Regards

Dave

 Don't ya just love this, all revved up to have a crack and what'ya know it's blowin it's arse off lol. Might even be hard work on the river for a Tailor troll this Sat.

 Now I understand that this is a fishing forum and people are gonna ask questions. But I am deadset baffled at SOME of the questions people will ask on here ...

in particular questions relating to fishing ban periods and size and bag limits etc!

its more about the fact that they will go to the effort of logging into FW, then try and find the correct forum topic, then post a two or three line question,, then wait for a bunch of answers that will often vary depending on what the people replying know, (or think they know)..  When all the information can be found by typing a few words into google.  i.e. COCKBURN SOUND SNAPPER SEASON 

voila. First hit is all the info required, direct from the horses mouth (fisheries WA)!!

(Just an example and no offence intended to anyone who may have recently asked this one)

Seeking clarification on vague rulings I can understand, and I personally follow these threads with interest, 

maybe it would be good if there was some links to up to date rules and regs from fisheries, or bulletins from recfishwest on the forum somewhere. As I understand it these mobs also follow this forum to keep there "finger on the pulse" so to speak.

Bit of a long shot but I can't find answers anywhere else, and there seems to be a few Gopro users on here... Got a Gopro and trying to install Gopro Studio 2.0 on a Mac, I get through policy/terms and conditions etc, hit install and 2 seconds later it just says an error occured and install failed. Have tried downloading the software from 2 different sites and same thing. Anyone else had this issue?

 www.sharkmanofcortez.com/shark-protection-it's-all-about-oil/

also confirmed by my uncle that has done a lot of work for pew over the years!

 Hi guys,

I'm looking at purchasing a new/near new car which can tow a 15 foot aluminium boat without brakes (unsure of weight). Budget is around 15k. I like the Mazda3 but am not sure if it will be able to cope over time even though I saw someone towing a 15 or 16 foot fibreglass boat with it (may of had brakes). I'd prefer a 4 cylinder to save money on fuel going to work and back.. If anyone knows of a car which fits this description, let me know! Thanks, Brad. 

Gday Lads,

I was wondering if anyone knows a good shed builder down south that would be keen to put up a new 16 x 8 shed in Cow Town?

Not urgent prolly in early Feb will be right to go,

PM me if you can put me onto someone.

Cheers

Tim

 The latest on the ramp ,The concrete  panals  are no good .The guys that make the panals for the ramp went broke.No money for more panals.Hence No ramp for some time This is what i have heard ,true or not ??? I think there will be quite a few boats roll up tomorrow ,boy are they going to be pissed.

Did the right thing and took the ole Grandfather out today for a fish from Woodies

On return I couldn't centre the boat and winch on properly as the Grandfather doesn't have the mobility anymore to help out

As it goes with a lot of us Fishos and Boaters someone lent a hand to get the boat back on properly so if you're reading this forum thanks again!

Picked up the new trailer from Ace Trailers in Wangara on Friday. Great trailer, good price, excellent service from Guy. Very fussy about the quality of his work and little add-ons are no problem. With torsion suspension it trails like a dream. Can absolute recommend. 

Just saw on reiwa. a property with a good price but the downside is the entry of the house facing a 70km speed limit road.

The price is cheaper compared with the one in the quiet street

Property  along karrinyup rd.

Welcome any advice or pm me

Thanks

Dont forget boys & girls,
with the demersal species season open on 16th,

You must carry a release weight on your boat.

Just a friendly reminder.

I gotta be pig ignorant here, is there anyway i mark a whole forum as read, other than opening up each topic that has been commented on?

news out diver off Burns Beach has died, condolences to family. Timely reminder to stay safe during the festive season.

Hi,

The builders plate on my boat states that I am allowed 5 people = 375kg.

Does this mean I can legally put 6 people on the vessel if the combined weight is less than 375kg if I have enough life jackets etc?

And if I put more on will I get fined and how much?

Not going offshore or doing anything stupid was just thinking of taking a few people out in the estuary and canals in Mandurah to look at the Christmas lights.

Cheers

 Ok, from all the info I've gathered from all this shark topic is that the shark control measures is approved. Talking with my brother at work today we were putting bets on how many great whites will be caught this summer till April? I reckon maybe 2 GWs will be caught in the metro, he reckons heaps. Both of us agree that heaps of tigers and whalers will be caught.

just wondering if information of captures will be publicly available( not through rubbish news)? Or will we be able to go check out a big captured GWs when it's landed. Would love to take my kids there and check it out.

how many GWs do you guys reckon will be caught this summer? 

 So who can assist with some suggestions on what to get the wife for Christmas? Maybe even some of the female members on here?

i am dead set fresh out of ideas. Done the whole perfume, day spa's, dresses, jewelry, e reader, ect.

been married now for about 8 years and it don't get any easier picking something out. The mrs had a baby in the last year so she got her wish there also. Hahaha

any good quality suggestions would be much appreciated by several forum members, I am sure I am not the only one on here in this pridiciment.

its easy enough for the women to buy blokes things. Shimano this, Daiwa that, anything fishing related really.

sorry I know this is not fishing related however I am sure I am not the Lone Ranger here.

scano

I have the day off on Thursday and am hoping to get out for a dive to chase some crays.  If you have a spot on your boat, I would be happy to chip in for gas or what ever. 

Anybody know anything about this beached boat?