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The Grossest Boating Experience

Ok you lot, reading all those choice 'projectile' comments back to Taylor Marc on wanting to go out for a Sambo, prompted me to start this thread (plus I'm bored :)) - so here's my 'gross out' story:

Many years ago, I was with the family, heading over to Rotto on the Ferry - it was when the ferry's where pretty basic and open, and very affected by sea. (Islander 1 I think it was)

It was a pretty rough crossing - so most of us where down in the hold, sitting on long seat benches, like a load of cattle. People were throwing up and the amount became a swill washing backwards and forwards across the floor.

Up until that time, I had never been sick on a boat, but the smell was getting to me, so I went topside to get a few lung fulls  of fresh air.

With a stiff southerly blowing from port to starboard side, quiet a few went up to escape the stench down below. So intermittently, over the PA came the announcement - 'if you are going up on deck to be sick - please go to the leeward side of the boat (with the wind behind you)'.

Since I wasn't sick - I went on the windward (port) side of the boat to  take advantage of some deep fresh lung fulls of air.

As I was about to take my second deep, cleansing breath - some stoopid blond bimbo, who had been drinking tomatoe juice, ran to the gunnels beside me and projectile vomited.

You guessed it! I swalled HER vomit and had  a lovelly taste of  second hand tomatoe juice,  her stomach bile and a combination of other nasties!

EEEEEEEWWWWWW!!!!

I was immediately sick as she took one quick look, uttered a quick apology, and ran off.

A burser came up and started abusing ME for soing the wrong thing.

Not Nice!!


New to the boating and fishing scene

Hello all, my name is Terry. I was surfing around the net and found this fantastic site and just had to join. Im fairly new to the boating and fishing game so I thought this would be the place to hang out so to speak. My girlfriend and I purchased a Half cabin Pacemaker Ensign 200 20 ft from a mates parents who where no longer able to use it and spent 6 months giving the old girl a birthday. Shes got a Merc 135 HP and all the rest of the goodies to make her a safe ride. We have really been getting into the fishing lately and are looking forward to meeting some experienced fishermen/women to help us out. I will endevour to post up some pics of the boat soon. Hope to chat to you all soon

Regards

Terry 


Squid ink

Good afternoon fishers of men, Does anybody know of a commercialy available squid ink removal um er stuff!! or maybe any ideas on removing said ink from a fiberglass boat (rodrat needs some to clean my boat as they kept missing him and getting my boat and canopy) any ideas please as he's itching to clean it HaHa


Keen Deckie availible for sambo jigging

Im keen as to get out and hook up myself a big sambo.

Im still yet to get one :(

Only prob is that i get a little sea sick but if anyone wants to do a ealy morning dash to  or any sambo spot i would be keen as to come and help out with cost etc :)

I just want to get my arms streched and land 1 big one :)

I have allways limited myself to land based but i can only do so well and latley its been a struggle to get anything over 2kg haha


Perth Domestic Parking

Hi Gang

My wife and I are flying to Melbourne on 17/12/07 - returning 21/12/07 and was wondering what long term parking is like at the domestic airport?

There's been some bad press over the last few months with people having to park all over the place?

I had a look at the web site and it advises it's $17.00 per day and you donlt have to book, but when I rang, all I got was a great long winded speal, then disconnected (so much for contact us!).

Any accurate info would be great - or if someone lives near the airport, and we could safely store our car (willing to come to some $ arrangement if required - or a carton or whatever).

Cheers guys!

(All the appropriate storage places are fully booked)


Ask yourself

1. If you are over forty, and you have a washboard stomach, you are gay.It means you haven't sucked back enough beer with the boys and have spent the rest of your free time doing sit-ups, aerobics, and doing the Oprah diet.

2. If you have a cat, you are a Flaaaaming homo. A cat is like a dog,but gay -- it grooms itself constantly but never scratches itself, has a delicate touch except when it uses its nails, and whines to be fed. And just think about how you call a dog... "Killer, come here! I said get your ass over here, Killer!" Now think about how you call a cat..."Bun-bun, come to daddy, snookums!" fit to be framed, you're so gay.

3. If you suck on lollipops, Ring-Pops, baby pacifiers, or any such nonsense, rest assured, you are a Gaylord. A straight man only sucks on BBQ ribs, crab claws, raw oysters, crawfish guts, pickled pigs feet, and boobs, Anything else and you are in training and undeniably a fag.

4. If you drink anything other than regular coffee. A straight man will never be heard ordering a "Decaf Soy Latte". If you've put a Decaf Soy Latte to your lips, you've had a man there, too.

5. If you know more than six names of non standard colors or four different types of dessert other than ice cream and pie, you might as well be handing out free ass passes. A real man doesn't have memory space in his brain to remember all of that crap. If you can pick out chartreuse or you know what a "friseur" is you're gay. And if you can name ANY type of textile other than cotton or denim, you are faggadocious.

6. If you drive with both hands on the wheel, forget it, you're dying to tune a meat whistle. A man only puts both hands on the wheel to honk at a slow-ass driver or to cut the jerk off. The rest of the time he needs that hand to change the radio station, eat a hamburger, or hold his beer. If you do not send this off to all the males on your email list because you are afraid of hurting their feelings then you are definitely on the verge on being a fudgepacker.


Ho Ho Ho

This Year's First Christmas Joke

 Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the
pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season" Saint Peter said, "You must each
possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."

 The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter.He
flicked it on. "It represents a candle," he said.

 "You may pass through the pearly gates' Saint Peter said.

 The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys.
He shook them and said, "They're bells."

 Saint Peter said "You may pass through the pearly gates."

 The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and
finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.

 St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And
just what do those symbolize?"

 The man replied, "These are Carols'."

 And so the Christmas Season begins...


Christmas drinks

Is any of you guys and girls going to catch up for a drink over christmas.
The fish wrecked clan all togeather, Lets see what you all think
And put your names up if keen
steve


Bunbury charters

Hello fellow fishing addicts,

Is there any fishing charters in bunbury?
Any info would be appreciated.
thanks Rodrat


G'day

Hi fellow fisher folk, just a short note to introduce myself. long time reader first time contributor.  now i've got my baby (610 trailblazer from the good people at trailcraft)  i'm hoping to be able to get out amongst fish like i've seen posted on here.  still working on going out miles yet, 5 fathom is as far as i've got so far and no gps so a bit hit and miss but all good fun eh, plus it's my first boat and it didn't come with sea legs lol.  this site rocks so hopefully i will have some pics to show soon. see you out there.


Just so you know

Q: How many women with MENOPAUSE does it take to change a light bulb?

Woman's Answer: One! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY? Because no one else in this house knows HOW to change a light bulb! They don't even know that the bulb is BURNED OUT!! They would sit in the dark for THREE DAYS before they figured it out. And , once they figured it out, they wouldn't be able to find the #&%!* light bulbs despite the fact that they've been in the SAME CABINET for the past 17 YEARS! But if they did, by some miracle of God, actually find them, 2 DAYS LATER, the chair they dragged to stand on to change the STUPID light bulb would STILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT!!!!! AND UNDERNEATH IT WOULD BE THE WRAPPER THE FREAKING LIGHT BULBS CAME IN!!! BECAUSE NO ONE EVER PICKS UP OR  CARRIES OUT THE GARBAGE!!!! IT'S A WONDER WE HAVEN'T ALL SUFFOCATED FROM THE PILES OF GARBAGE THAT ARE A FOOT DEEP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE!! IT WOULD TAKE AN ARMY TO CLEAN THIS PLACE! AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON WHO CHANGES
THE TOILET PAPER ROLL!!

I'm sorry. What was the question?


What statement, expression, saying made a change to you?

We come across whitty retorts, profound historical and contemporary sayings, glib raconteurs and spur of the moment untterances. Amongst these, what was the ONE that made a difference to how you approach life?

For me it was:

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why they call it THE PRESENT.



fishing buddies

hey all, was wondering if there's a facility on our site for people who dont own boats to hook up with other fishwrecked members and get amongst it? i was a member of the newcastle fishing website and they had a link there so if ya lazy or pissed out mate couldnt make it out fishin there was still crew onboard. i ask cause i had to sell my cruisecraft before making the trip across and now im stuck to the charter operators to get a line wet...cheers pete kelly


Hi Gang

Hi Gang

Well, the green leprachuan from the bush finally found you. (Deef mate - sused out the 4th forum  - bloody nice workshop too!)

Takes a while for the bush telegraph to get through - probably that new beaut mobile phone system from 'Mr T'

I'd been lurkin here for the last few days and reading great postive FISHING content - good stuff guys.

Adam - you are truelly one of natures gentleman (suc suc LOL)

Anyway - good to be on board!

So HELLO - and good to be here!

Regards

Colin

('Dreamy' - just for Mav - how you going big fella - way cool gallery - but wouldn't expect anything less!)

Big John - nice set up on the twin tranceivers - nice helm! I'm sure the rest of the tug follows suit!

VERY best regards ALL!

(I'll get all the *bling* stuff worked out later)



Charter

Myself and fishy fingers were booked on port bouvard charters
on fri 30th but due to the crappy weekend weather it was canned.
Any one doing any fishing at all this weekend?
Charter is re sheduled for this tuesday. Weather looks good, so ive got all fingers crossed.
Will post a report on wednesday.


Congrats

Congratulations to "grandad again" Fishy Fingers.
On the birth of his youngest daughters baby boy, born this morning.
Congrats and all the best to the family.


Drambuie Research

http://www.drambuieresearch.com/ MADE FOR A PRINCE, NOT A BOGAN

Good for a laugh :p


Fly Fishing

Looking at getting into flyfishing for the summer, and my main targets will be hopefully Dolphin fish at the fads and also a bit of fishing in the swan.

1st question: is it possible to have 1 rod and reel which can fish both types (ocean and river).

2nd:  what weight line would you recommend for both applications?

3rd:  How do people generally learn to flyfish? 

Cheers
Dean


custom rod building and reel repairs

Spess and myself called to see this guy call Jim head.That live north of the river and work from home. He can make you up a rod to suit your needs from
/beach/rock /boat / game /or trolling/ Or he can use your own blanks. (phone no 93493715 )And there is lots of other gear to look at too.
steve


Buoys

Hank Van der Merke had never been out of South Africa before and was visiting Bondi Beach , Australia. He spotted a long line of black dots out in the water and said to an Aussie, who was sitting close by, "What are all those little black things out there?"
"They're buoys," said the Aussie.
"Boys?!" replied Hank. "What are they doing out there?"
"Holding up the shark net," the Aussie told him.
"F ** ken great country this" said Hank, deeply impressed. "We'd never get away with that at home".

 


Handy Cam's

With all the xmas/stocktake sales coming up I'm thinking it might be a good time to buy a small handycam.

Being a bit of an ignoramus about such things, what type of camera/format would you people recommend for use on the boat? I'm looking at spending up to $1000, but would be happy to spend less as even though it will be looked after, unpredictable things (splashes) happen on boats.

I'm also looking at ease of use/software when downloading to a pc.

John


Well, not going to be bothered anrmoye

O lny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty  uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig  to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rgh it pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!


Pics of Bodies Hookup

Went fishin last night and Bodie hooked onto something big. Ended up snapping off :(

Took some nice pics 


 



"MONTIES"

Hey All

Im keen as mustard to take the boat to the monties .
Thinking of heading out from the fortesque river.

I recon there must be a few fello fishwreckers who have done this trip .
What im chasing is any info you might have for this trip..

Ie.. places to camp , places to steer clear of....

Also chasing somewhere where i can get some reliable weather forcasts..been using the BUOY site ...latey its been giving me a bum steer in the wind dept..





Cheers



any fish off scarborough beach in close?

hey boys,
i'm looking at buying a tinny 2 scout around the beaches off scarborough, hillarys etc...can you catch a feed of flathead on the drift from these areas?


fishing charters snobby???

does anyone else find it hard to get a reply from shikari charters? i have rang several times as apparantly they are the pick of the litter and apart from one vague reply havent heard back from them? i acknowledge they're prob busy but are there other charters of similar calibre i could try? i'm keen to get out roughly 2-3 times a month over dec-mar...


Recfishwest

Just became a recfishwest member. Recived a great 2008 fish calendar too.
So if ya thinkin of joining, get to it. Well worth the fee. Great to be involved with
people who care about and share my passion.


Bimini's / Shade covers

Hi Guys,

I am looking to get a shade cover or a decent sized bimini for my 4.1m tinny. Its starting to get into the 40's and I really need to get some sun protection. I just did a search on boatsonline and found an identical boat to mine but with the bimini. Does anyone know where I can buy one when I'm back in Perth?


Cheers,
Adam


many thanx

many thanx to the guys from rockingham sea rescue for thier awesome service when my mates boat had electical failiure today great job . also thanks to the couple in the big wellcraft i think it was who also made contact with kc for us and stuck around till alpha 1 got there cheers to all concerned


hid conversion kits

i recently put a set of HID spotlights on my patrol and am so happy with them the light is so white and bright, not cheap but well worth the money, what i was wondering was whether anyone has got or seen a set of the h4 conversion hi/low beam set thats available for the normal lights in the car, been having a look to upgrade the globes as they arent too bright so thought maybe this might be another way of getting better light, can get a set for around $100 odd from ebay. any help would be great