General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

Why are we a Nanny state???

A good example of why we are becoming a Nanny state/country.
This was sad, but why cant people take responsibility for their own actions?

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/19240443/sandbar-tragedy-widows-sue/


Why are we a Nanny state???

A good example of why we are becoming a Nanny state/country.
This was sad, but why cant people take responsibility for their own actions?

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/19240443/sandbar-tragedy-widows-sue/


Coral Bay-can anyone coming thru Gero pick up a small parcel at 440?

 Just wondering if anyone coming thru to Coral Bay might be able to collect a small parcel at 440 roadhouse and bring to the bay for me? Car part, about the size of a milk carton? 

Not anything dodgy of course!


Go Pro 3

Is it worth splashing out on one and a series of different mounts to get some good fishing shots or are the earlier Go Pro models good enough.


Adam Simpson HC of the mighty blue and gold!

 yeow thank F88* we didnt get suma!!!!

 

new blood, new ideas, a new game plan!

 

read some where that scotty selwood is in geelong and seen with chris scott and the geelong football manager.....dont know how fact it was as i cant find the atricle again.

 

 


7.5m HT under construction- PICS UPDATED

After months of looking around for a new boat I have finally settled on a custom 7.5m hardtop from oceanic fabrication. 

After 3 visits to thier workshop in Henderson to look at thier workman ship, it was clear that no shortcuts Has been taken and thier build quality is second to none.  

Looked high and low at different builders/brands ally and fibreglass. Decided on the ally because of annual trips north and the ability to beach it without worrying that the hull will get damaged. 

Some of the feature of this boat will be- hull is a billy plug design with 4mm sides and 6mm bottom,  280ltr fuel tank, 100ltr water, 2x1400mm kill tank, live bait tank, 40ltr slide out engel, 250hp Suzuki

I have attached a few more photos, currently getting the motor fitted down at ward boats, couple more weeks and it will be ready for the water. 

justin 

 


IOS 7

 Who else thinks IOS7 is awful? 


Norm Smith Medal

Says a lot for their choice of Norm Smith medallist which is supposed to go to the fairest and best player in a grand final, when he gets charges with striking and is offered a 3 game penalty if he accepts it.

Cyril has been charged for his chicken wing job and the pimple squeezer from the Dockers has also been pinged.


on the record, right here, right now

 There are a few out in fishwrecked land who dont like my 'dribble' about fremantle fc and would rather trash fremantle than talk up their own team.

Your posts say more about you than they say about fremantle fc.

My expectations for 2013 were for fremantle to finish top 4.  They exceeded my expectations and I am happy.   I am disappointed they didn't win the flag.  But simply, whilst being better than they were last year, they simply were not good enough to win the flag this year. And hawthorn were.

I'll go on record right here and now.  My expectation for 2014 is for a premiership and anything else will be an under achievement.

And I'll support them to the hilt.  If you don't like my 'dribble', dont read it.


Gonna be a long trip home

 For all the Freo supporters who made the trip to Melbourne. Eat a fat one and happy to see the cup stay in mighty Victoria! At least we don't have to listen to all the pro-Freo crap on the radio anymore and maybe Randall can shut his pie hole as well. 

Q: Which ship has never docked in Fremantle?

A: The premiership 


Boat Stickers

Just applied the holographic fishwrecked.com stickers to the boat

Any one else have them? and your main marina you launch from & boat name, just to say hello

I mainly launch from Mindarie, boat name isthebungin


Sea monster or jellyfish


Grand Final thought-------------

im start to think along the lines that the dockers supporters are going to be louder then hawthorn tomorrow........

Just experiencing a few hawthorn games this year in Melbourne, was pretty shocked at the atmosphere of games...and got talking to Melbourne people regarding this subject and most seem to agree.....

it would be embarrassing to Victorian football if this happens....and I think it will.

one eyed west coast supporter turned purple for a day.

and I dont give shit how many WCE supporters have a whinge, anything to shove it up the vics, and to be honest its pretty crazy around perth!!!!


AFL Grand Final 2013

The big dance is upon us .. The biggest day in the 19yr history of the Dockers and the Hawks with last years loss in mind . It's set to be a fiery start I would imagine with players doing their best to assert authority . The best offensive side vs the best defensive side , the dockers go in as underdogs and will need to settle early and the challenge will be to hold the Hawks on the wider ground and give them no run . A formidable challenge to nullify the likes of talls Roughy , Hale and Franklin getting space and it will test the dockers to the nth degree . The dockers will need to maintain their pressure every minute for 4 qtrs to get over the line .. any free running by the Hawks and we'll be punished .

PS they were just saying on radio  rumours are rife Buddy wants to come back west next year , food for thought .   


FCV585 or C120? - both with 600 Transducer

Hi guys

Which would be the better unit if they were the same price (ie used)

FCV585 with 600w through hull transducer, OR

Raymarine C120 with DSM30 (600w) and through hull 600w transducer

I need to make a decision really shortly and am looking for the collective wisdom herein to help.

Cheers

Brad


Home brewing

 Howdy all, I'm looking at getting into a bit of home brewing, mainly beers, but occasional ciders for the cook. Any one on here doing some brewing and have some tips to pass on or some good beers to recommend to a novice?

cheers

Dale


awesome choke by the kiwis

in the americas cup, best choke ever they say,a friday funny, could be another this weekends at the big dance


Bit of fun

Head to:

  • vogue.co.uk/news
  • Press the arrow keys in the following order – up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right.
  • Press the letter ‘b’
  • Go ADHD on the letter ‘a’. Just keep pressing it!

 

 


Beach camping between Perth and jurien?

 Hey guys. We had the long weekend planned for a boys trip down to mallimup beach, found out the track is shut so we changed it to Yeagerup........ Now the weather is near gale winds down that way! 

Does anyone know of any good beach camping/fishing spots between two rocks and jurien bay? I'm from bunbury and usually head south so I'm not experienced up that way! Any help would be very much appreciated!! Just looking for a good spot that won't have heaps of people there, decent beach fishing and not washed away!

Thanks in advance


who will be the new eagles coach?

 saw on one od the footy shows last nught that the eagles will offer alistair clarkson a 5yr deal and he will accept win or lose at the GF. If the eagles pull that off itll be a bigger scoop than ross lyon


ebay Bulk braid

Has anyone had any dealings with this ebay seller? http://stores.ebay.com/Fishermens-Source

I'm thinking of getting some bulk power pro from him but I'm a bit wary after all the fakes that have been floating around lately.

 

Cheers.


ALL GO FOR THE ISLANDS

 Well its a go I think we have three boats with one still hunting for crew. Heading of from my place around 5:00pm ,drive to jurian and a fuel stop then the Gero. Get the boats in the water for a first light trip to the Islands for breakfast ,they time to catch some fish .Weather looks OK lets hope thing stay the same ,If the weather does turn to crap then I will have no problem in canning  the trip It will be up to the rest of you guys what you do. .Will keep updating forcast and let you know what is happening. Make sure you get your of season permits, and licenses are all good, And you are well up on bag limits and such.As im sure the fisheries will pay us all a freindly visit. Any questions pm me

Saturday 9/28
Morning 

Light winds with a slight chop. Large long period swell.

Seas: SW 3.4 meters at 15 seconds

Winds: SE 8 to 11 knots

 

Afternoon 

Breezy whitecapping conditions with moderate choppy seas. Large long period swell.

Seas: SW 3 meters at 14 seconds

 

Winds: S 11 to 15 knots

 

Sunday 9/29
Morning 

Light winds with a slight chop. Large long period swell.

Seas: SW 3.1 meters at 14 seconds

Winds: ESE 8 to 11 knots

 

Afternoon 

Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Large long period swell.

Seas: SW 3.4 meters at 16 seconds

Winds: SSW 5 to 7 knots

 

Monday 9/30
Morning 

Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Moderate long period swell.

Seas: SW 2.6 meters at 13 seconds

Winds: SW 3 to 3 knots

 

Afternoon 

Light and variable winds with smooth seas. Moderate long period swell.

Seas: SW 2.4 meters at 13 seconds

Winds: WSW 4 to 6 knots


Metropolitan EPIRB Exemption Zone being removed 1st Jan 2014.

Government of Western Australia
Department of Transport
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140 William Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000

Tel: (08) 6551 6000 Fax: (08) 6551 6001 www.transport.wa.gov.au ABN 27 285 643 255
wa.gov.au

Media Statement
140 William Street, Perth, WA 6000
GPO Box C102, Perth, WA 6839
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www.transport.wa.gov.au

September 23, 2013
For immediate release
New EPIRB laws will help save lives
All skippers navigating more than two nautical miles off the metropolitan coast will need an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) from January next year.
Department of Transport (DoT) Marine Safety General Manager David Harrod said the Metropolitan EPIRB Exempt Zone extending from Garden Island to Mindarie Keys and out to Rottnest would be abolished.
Mr Harrod said from January 1, 2014 new consistent State-wide marine laws would require skippers throughout WA to carry an EPIRB when operating more than two nautical miles from the coast or more than 400 metres from an island located more than two nautical miles from the mainland shore.
Mr Harrod said recent improvements in EPIRBs had seen authorities question the continued operation of the exemption zone.
“New generation EPIRBs provide exact location coordinates greatly enhancing the chance of rescue and survival in an emergency on the water,” Mr Harrod said.
“EPIRBs can significantly reduce the time it takes to rescue people and on the water this can be the difference between life and death.
“The cost of the potentially life saving device is also significantly less now with the cost of carrying an EPIRB, which has a six year battery life, less than $5 a trip if a vessel is taken more than two nautical miles offshore 10 times a year on average.
“Removal of the exemption zone also reduces confusion amongst skippers by providing consistent boundaries for mandatory carriage of an EPIRB throughout WA.”
In February last year the State Coroner recommended the reduction or removal of the EPIRB exempt area after investigating the death of a man while boating off Two Rocks in April 2010.
Mr Harrod said DoT had received widespread support from recreational boating groups and relevant authorities to amend current marine laws.
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“DoT recorded 85 recreational boating incidents in the EPIRB exempt zone between 2008 and
2012 reinforcing the need for EPIRBS to become mandatory to provide rapid and accurate
location information to rescue authorities,” Mr Harrod said
“There is undisputed evidence that carriage of an EPIRB can save lives in an emergency on
the water.”
There are now more than 52,000 registered recreational vessels in the metropolitan area and
it’s estimated up to 20 per cent will need an EPIRB following the introduction of the new laws.
Currently 44,300 EPIRBS are registered in WA which accounts for 20 per cent of the national
total.
DoT has produced a special brochure to assist skippers purchasing and registering an EPIRB.
Download a copy at www.transport.wa.gov.au/epirbs or contact the marine safety hotline on
1300 863 308.
Media contact: Bronwyn Hillman 0408 098 220
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/about-us/MAR_P_2013_09_23_EPIRB_exempt_zone_revoked_ms.pdf
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC_P_Epirbs.pdf


microwave guides

has anybody tryed the microwave guide system on there rods? im thinking about building my next rod with this line system. apparentley you can cast further because of less friction and smaller loops when casting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c24OJ1ypSI&feature=player_embedded


Who said ...

Ya can't teach an old dog ( or bitch) new tricks

 




Abrolhos deckie

 If Ihave a spot for the coming weekend .who would be intrested ,must be a keen diver as we will be doing 5-6 dives. we will be doing some fishing . but diving and snorkeling will be first. leave friday around 4-5 am back monday 4-5 pm.


It looks like boat mayhem on the beach this morning.

 Down at Mangle's Bay this morning:


i am going to the grand final

 Woohoo!!!


Another f*%£#en storm coming through.

 I'm well and truly over these storms coming through every other bloody day. It's not the rain so much, but the bloody wind. I lost another tree last night and my radio antennas are an endangered species also. Bout time for some warm weather and sunny days.

cheers

Dale


Half time at the football

 And all the players are eating their oranges,, remember this one? Never mind, how good are Freo going? 39 points in front and an hour away from the big dance if they can continue this anialation.

freo heave ho

cheers

Dale