General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

Campbell Brown Sacked ..

was going to suggest he put a Dockers jumper on but looks as if he's retiring.. by most accounts I've heard Steven May was rotten drunk and instigated the dramas and Brown was trying to get him to settle down . May then took a swing at Brown ( big mistake ) then copped a smack from Brown which resulted in a fractured jaw . In hindsight , it may not have been a good idea for the boys to be out on the turps .

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/gold-coast-suns-sack-campbell-brown-20131204-2yq94.html



electrician help needed please

 I'm trying to replace an external light.

The old light was the old style inside eg had four wires going into four 'holes' - red, black, earth and white (I'm assuming this is for the switch).

The new light only has three 'holes' to fit the the four wires, so the question is where does the white (switch) wire go?

Any help much appreciated as this is driving me nuts.

Cheers


galvinizers

so I made a new reef pick that I need to get galvinized, but the local (O'Connor) galvinizers want minimum charge of $60 +GST!!! fark that, I can buy a new anchor for $30!

so, does anyone know where I can get it done cheaper?


RIP Paul Walker

You was one of the people that made me really get into cars.You was a great actor and made the fast and the furious series one of the greatest around. Condolenses to the family and friends.


Trailer service

Hi guys looking to get brakes on the boat trailer serviced. Discs need machining etc and maybe bearings if its recommended they be done once wheels are off. Trailer is Tandem axle with electric over hydaulic.

can pay cash

Cheers Stevo


Bobcat and truck required

 Hi guys. Anyone got a bobcat and truck? Want to get the corner of my block cleared this week if possible. Located in Heathridge. Cheers Stevo 


Two Rocks ramp

 WHAT RAMP. Machines haven't moved for weeks ,I hear there has been a bit of a stuff up. So looks like no ramp for the 15th .Lets hope they don't go on christmas break before its done or we may be looking at mid January


Cockburn Sound pics etc

 G'day all, Few pics I took flying past on Tuesday you might want to use. Just wish they come up on here as sharp as they look on my phone.

cheers

Dale


Where's tim-o??

Was such a big poster now dissapeared. Someone upset him?


Hi all

 Hi all first time poster long time reader, i finally joined after reading all ya posts for the last six months or so, cant wait till the bans up to get into the pinks etc, the mrs said i have to wait till the 16th of dec till get any, lol. great site and bunch of people hope to get to know yas all. Cheers Axey45


Photobucket - has it changed

Just checking. I havent used photobucket for a little while now. Tried to upload some fishing photos and then copy them back to here. But it appears on this computer, not my own that the whole setup has changed. I cant get the display I am used to  to the link to paste this across.

Now is this just this computer (which I doubt) or has the whole setup changed, and if so, how do I go about it?

Cheers

Neels


Craft beers

Am interested  to see if any of you guys get into the craft beers. Tell us what you have tried and what you like. The new moon dog jumping the shark at 15.4% is pretty lethal and I like thier lando kardashion and wet nurse tonic also. Nogne 100's are good at 9% and the rigor mortis beer is probably my favourite. Narwhals ( 10% ) and hoptimums ( 10%) also are good regulars. Just heaps better than normal beers in my opinion. Who's drinking what? 


Tattoo Parlours

Looking to get a Celtic Cross done for Christmas , any recommendations for shops north of the river up Joondalup way


Nautical Nick-Nacks

Hey all FW Crew.

 

I'm putting this out there under directions from Mrs Browndog. We are doing up a house, and she wants any old nautical/fishing/marine stuff for decoration, inside and out. So if you have any: anchors, cray pots, crab nets, prawn nets, nets, floats, rope, lighthouses, oars, portholes, ships bells, ships wheels, plastic lobsters, plastic crabs, plastic fish, starfish, divers helmets, telescopes, periscopes, lanterns, charts, sextants, fishing gear or whatever, drop me a line.

This won't make you rich, but may make Mrs Browndog happy, which may make me happy. Karma may go round, and your missus may make you happy? I hope she does.

Thanks in advance

BD.


NRL 2014 fixtures ???

Hi all
does anyone know when the 2014 NRL fixture is released we want to plan a trip to QLD and want to arrange it for when the 1st state of origin game is on. its normally out by now but cant seem to find any info.
going off previous years it should be on the 4th June but want confirmation before we book everything.

cheers
Rod


The 4WD Scotto

Reminds me of Scotto, just the 4WD variety. Scotto, don't take offense, this is meant to be a thumbs up dude!

http://www.mr4x4.com.au/index.php/reviews-a-editorials/196-the-best-used-car-ad-ever


My Good Deed For the Day

 Was just cruising around today at Pt Walter with the Jetski and some mates when a pod of dolphins came over for a play. Had a bit of fun then as i went to leave i saw another jetski with 3 blokes having trouble so went over to see what was going on. Turns out their ski rope got caught in the intake and had caused a bit of damage. Ended up hooking them up and towing them back to the Mossie Park boat ramp. My first tow on the ski

Was a bit disappointing that apparently a couple of boats left them because it was too 'far' for them to tow, and that even though we were towing, big boats still passed way too close (<10m). 

Anyway all ended well and they were very appreciative 


Dont touch your phone in the car! -just got nabbed (and no was not using the phone)

Tip for fellow Fishwreckers..

Picked up 250 fine today for touching (not answering) my mobile- thought it was worth sharing as the rules have changed and if it saves someone else a few bucks then i will feel better!
Was at the lights stuck in CBD traffic - lights changed to red - I was stopped and my phone was in the centre console drinks holder - i picked it up to lock it (blackberry and often if bumped will pocket call someone) put it back in console - lights still red, car still stopped - knock on the window from a Cop on a bike - he explained to me that you are not allowed to touch your phone at all when driving - 250 bucks and a fairly decent argument later i was on my way (now late) to a meeting.

guys in the office have found out and i am now friday fodder :-(

cheers


Abrolhos Christmas trip

 Ok We are heading to the islands over chrismas No real dates as yet but will be 4-5 day trip .Happy to have first timers tag along ,will be diving,free diving,trolling kayaking,and fishing bit of all things. And just having a great time ,could be there for new years as last year. Have 3-4 boats allready heading over on last check.I don't need crew but there could be a spot on one of the other boats, if they are short.We do all enjoy a drink  after a big day but If your idea of a holiday is drinking piss all day  and being a knob this trip will not be for you


Spitfire pilot - for Taylor Marc

Thought Taylor Mark may appreciate this similar to his experience with a veteran

watch from 9.30 minutes onwards if you want to fastforward although most of its interesting

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ie3SrjLlcUY&sns=em

 

Cheers

Paul

 

 


Using two stroke in car

Just prepping the tinny for some crabs and still had 20 litres of 100 : 1 two stroke in tank ..which is over 6 months old . So renewed juice and transferred old mix to jerry can . Question is could I mix that in my cruiser which is around 3/4 full ?? with no dramas .. alternatively could I even get away with using with my 4 stroke mower . Don't want to have to dump it if I can utilise it somehow . Thanks in advance .


Boat flooring options

Looking at different options for boat flooring, had carpet in the old boat and while it was ok for what I used it for- it held bad of odours from fish blood/bait and when the carpet gets wet it holds a fair bit of water/weight, and takes for ever to dry out. 

Anyone used regupol rubber matting? 

Or epoxy flecked lining- I believe sailfish cats use this style of flooring from rhino lining. 

Thanks 

justin 

 


Your Joking, youtube river crossing..

I thought he was gone for all money..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC5ld79joIA


Augusta fishing options? With just the mrs and my young bloke

 Hi all, 

 

heading to Augusta during the week and need some help / advice on a couple of things. Basically I will be there for about a week for some r&r.

it will be just me, the mrs and our baby. The mrs has no dramas with me heading out for a fish each day but I got no idea what is on offer down that way. I know the main river that runs through town should hold black bream and the odd chopper tailor. My main question being is it worthwhile taking my 15 foot tinnie?

bearing in my I will be launching and retrieving on my own. Is there a safe launching option to get out in the shallows of the ocean down there? Not sure if the marina is open as yet??

 

i am mainly on the hunt for whiting and a few skippy so if anyone can point me in the right direction either land based or in the tinnie I would greatly appreciate it. 


Thieving Farks!

 Just a heads up to fellow NOR boaties. Launched at Ocean Reef today for a dive and between 9 and 3 and some low life fuckwits stole the Great White LED light bar of the front of my cruiser. Would have taken 2 blokes to unbolt it I reckon because of the bull bar and I'm guessing another couple on lookout because it was quite busy down there.

Had a few cars broken into down there now between my group of mates and even though Ocean Reef is 5 minutes from my house, I can't remember the last time I launched there, this will definitely be the last.

Anyway, only had the cruiser for 6 weeks and just put lightbar on so if anyone saw anything suss down there let me know otherwise beware of the fucking scum trolling the carparks at ocean reef boat ramp!! 

 


Bored - Need a footy fix

Miss the blasts from the footy bantering.

So now that most coaches/trades etc are settled whats the opinion for the teams next year.

Dockers will give it a red hot crack, but its about time the talent at the Suns shone through. Big improvers possibly, but not GF.


karratha mechanic

Got an exhaust system i need fitting to missus car. Any one know mechanics that will do cash jobs?


leaving pots in the water at rotto all week

Hi crew

 

I am heading over to rotto in 2 weeks with a few mates for the weekend.  I am looking at also heading out this weekend so I thought I may throw my cray pots in this weekend.  Whats peoples experiences with leaving them in that long?  I know theres a good chance of an occy getting in and wrecking havoc on any crays but I am more worried out them still being there the following week and its 2 less things I will have to cart over the following week.  If there are crays in them well thats just a bonus.

 

cheers Rig


Walpole - Rescue find a body next to a submerged boat

Tragic news:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-13/walpole-body/5089168?section=wa

 

 

Any locals know anything about it? Seems from the article it was a 33yo Male

Regardless, Condolences to Family & Friends of the man