Any body else going to be up that way for the first half of September?

We have a week at North Lefroy from the 1st of Sep then might head to Exy for the week after that. Then work our way back down the coast.

Cheers Jayce

 hi, just after guys opinions of which is better for camping, south lefroy or winderabandi ?? we wanna camp right on the beach and we are gonna beach launch and moor up just off the beach an ali 6m boat. have camped at billie point last year for two weeks. Liked the look of south lefroy when we were there, just looked crowded at the point.. any opinions appreciated, thanks

 G'Day All,

I am off to Broome the end of September and am looking for some tips on places to fish.

Am taking my surf rod and a lighter rod suitable for up to 5kg bait/lure play.....

Can anyone provide me some background info and tips on locations ?

I am staying across from cable beach at the Palm grove Leisure Park so am keen to walk across th road and have a beer or two surf fishing watching the sun go down.

Am booking a day out fishing on the reef also.

Happy fishing all.

Ado

We packed up and took another run over to the islands for 3 days, just me and my 2 young blokes this time, got back late yesterday evening.

The intention this time was to have a hack at the soft plastics having been shown a trick or 2 by Paul G and Abeldog, after finding some fish on bait.

We set out on wednesday arvo lunchtime, covered about 30 miles into a 5 meter swell then stopped on some new ground for a hack.

Highlight for the boys was a spectacualr mako display-I had a fish halfway up which got hit, went slack then tight and started coming to the surface out the side.

A big splash then 20 secs later a 2 meter mako must have hit the fish at the surface coming 2 meters out of the water spinning (20 meters away) but sending my sinker flying thru the air to hit the water like a bullet about a meter from the boat.

The boys were absolutely pumped but a little gobsmacked at the power they witnessed, prompting a 3 day stream of shark questions from Mac.

First up was a double header shark mac and charly court off the bottom-not mine, Cam got them.

Then a double header of pinks, Cams again and smaller one released

Then a baldy, not particularly big.

After that we had a start at the plastics, rigged up as I remember George showing us-vaguely

From there it went downhill. Cam and I both hacked away with them for a few hours, one on bait other on plastics.

We must be doing something wrong as they got smashed constantly and chewed through about 4 packs of Atomics and McCarthys without actually landing anything other than a couple of charly courts.

They got bitten off (120lb leader), and tailed constantly plus a few smashed by sharks and busted braid (maybe getting a bit old)

What are we doing wrong? To his credit Cam spent most of 2 days on the plastics while I used bait more of the time to get a feed on board due to a bit of shark trouble.

And he suggested next trip we just try plastics alone for a day (but guess who pays for them

Following is a few more pics for those who are interested-you can tell which ones Mac took, by the finger on the left hand side

Next morning dawned gloomy and quite windy (common over there ) so we had a cruisy morning of a good brekky, filletting from the day before and tying some rigs etc.

Headed out mid afternoon, and it didnt go to well with sharks getting stuck into us. Got a baldy and a bunch of charly courts (great eating if big enough).

Stayed out til the sun was going down and back to the anchorage in the twilight

when we got back, a seal had esconced himself in a comfy position and spent the next 2 days entertaining us with his antics, though I had to chase him away a couple of times.

He played, came right up to the boys like a puppy, chilled in the sun, threw fish frames around like a toy etc.

I am acutely aware of the dangers and the last thing I want is an injury 2 hours from help though.

Last day was windy again, so a leisurely brekky, pack up etc and left at lunchtime intending to fish then get to town on dark as a front was forecast to arrive overnight.

Fishing was steady, ending with about as varied a bag as you could expect-a coral trout, a coronation trout, a dhuie, a baldy, a humphead snapper and a blackarse plus the usual bunch of charlies.

Set off on the 35 mile run home at about 4pm in almost flat calm but the friggin plotter started playing up as soon as we set our course.

Its always in the back of my mind "what if something happens to me"?

Given the remote area we play in, Cam has learnt how to start and bring the boat around (having thrown a fender overboard) without my help should I go over and is quite capable with Mac leaning over to retrieve it.

In this case I wanted Cam to set the course and drive back to town but he had to steer by compass cos the plotter was playing up. He managed about an hour of it and I took over, its quite tiring steering by compass.

Turned out the plotter problem was just dirty contacts on the Navionics slot.

So that was the end of the trip, the boys said "the best trip ever", and it wasnt bad-they saw some new stuff, we had a cruisy time and came home with a feed.

Now its back to work for another month, starting out of Henderson doing a tow up north.

after being hassled by the kids cos we "never do anything exciting", we threw some crap into the ute and bowled off up the coast from Coronations to look for somewhere to camp.

Chucked a line in and guess who caught a fish straight away?

Next morning, it was such a nice day that we just carried on up to Bowes and Horricks Beach.

Dogs found it a bit cold though

Towed the kids for 10km on the mat

Somebodies pride and joy, good restoration project for those with some spare time

Surf was good-left my board at home though. There was a report of a 4 meter white shark at Coros, the photo I saw looked more like a tiger about 2-3 meters but who knows.

Horricks Beach

hey guys, last minute decision to head upto cervantes with the two kids and our newly purchased 4x4 ( 1998 gu td42) on Saturday 12-07-14 just camping the one night at " Pinnacles Caravan Park "

I was just wondering if anyone has fished ( land based ) the area lately... has anyone had much luck just in front of the caravan park?  be more than happy with a small feed of herring, something for the little ones to wind in... anyway any suggestions would be appreciated. 

Hadnt been over to the islands with the kids for a while , mainly due to missing most of the holidays and long weekends this year so far.

This July holidays was looking a little dodgy as well due to the older 2 girls sporting commitments, so I was watching the weather as the weekend got closer and umming and ahhing on thursday whether to go or tow the boat to Kalbarri instead and camp in the river.

Last minute on thursday, weather looked too nice so packed and launched thursday arvo for a night run to the Abrolhos-just me and 4 of my kids.

Launched at 5pm and out of the marina at 5.30

Cray pots are a concern but most boats have already pulled out, so off we went with the intention of doing a bit of night fishing as well.

It got dark almost straight away but was abeautiful evening so 22 knots was easy.

When we had 25 miles under our belt, we had a few drops on marks, picked up heaps of sweetlip and about 8 dhuies all around the 50cm size, all released (kept some sweetlip, too tasty).

Rolled into the anchorage at 9pm, all the kids except Mr 9 (Cam) asleep.

Couple of coldies enjoying the peace and quiet then crash out, only to be woken at 6 by the boys dragging the squid rod out.

The usual cooked brekky of bacon eggs fried toast etc

Ella plugged her ipod into the boat stereo, only to get this message-hmmm not sure what to do about this....

Nor easter was blowing about 20 knots but the male crew members were keen to get some fish-the freezer at home was empty and needed stocking up

The drift was pretty fast so it was an effort but we managed our bag in a couple of hours, Cam got a dhuie about 8kg in 30 meters which he pulled up himself while I dealt with a shark.

I got another a little smaller as well plus a few medium pinkies, smaller baldies etc.

Now-its been a constant amusement to me, how kids manage to amuse themselves in  the absence of electronics.

In this case they decided that it would be a good idea to disect the dhui remains. Consequently about 2 hours was taken up by removing the eyeballs and parading them around.

another day gone, evening spent by the kids running around with the spottie checking out the crays etc in the shallows.

Next morning, squiding again along with the insistence of disecting the catch as well-then we had it for breakfast entree

Cam proved himself to be the master of coral trout at the jetty, getting a succession of small ones on lure and releasing

Packing up then looking at the expected 20 knot NE breeze, we took off for a short fish before heading for home due to the forecast strong NW'er on sunday.

Despite the strong drift, the fish were hot on the bite and had our bag in about 45 minutes-nothing outrageous, just pinkies and baldies-Cam did most of the damage again

Could only make 16 or so knots at first but the wind progressively dropped away to a glassoff at the last 15 miles

Saw heaps of whales on the way in as well.

Gents, heading down to busso way in a week and was wondering if anyone could suggest some reasonable spots to flick a fly and some lures around.

Cheers

 Does anyone have any info on beach launching from horrocks beach?

heading there in a fortnight and want to make sure i get boat in and out with no dramas.

 I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on the progress of the new marina / boat ramp facilities being built in augusta down south?

is it open for public use as yet or am I living in dream land?

i was down there about 6 months ago and it looked to be 80% completed but as we all know these things are always delayed and take time.

any update or info would be great

regards

scano

I'm looking at doing a camping fishing trip next year instead of getting a house. Was wondering what's the best camping and outdoor store to look at all the gear I'm going to need.

cheers

 I have a one off offer for a group of 4 to fish Rompin leaving Singapore on 14th July and returning 17th July 2014.  The price is discounted 10% if any group are interested contact me.  Check out the video on the web page to see all the action.

 http://hc5465.wix.com/letsgosailfishing

Hey guys.... After a very successful family slash fishing holiday in kalbarri this april we have decided to make it an annual thing.... probably the best fishing I've done, many thanks to you guys on this site.

 headed over yesterday morning and back this arvo, helping a mate close up the camp.

Plus a bit of recreation.

Took buggerall pics as usual.

A bit of spearing, though it was left mainly to the younger blokes, swell was up so I chased around as anchoring was a bit hazardous (plus I left my wetty at home)

One pot this morning, plus few tossed back topping up the bag limits

 Well the countdown begins 17 days till me first trip to the abrohlos  with mates  but before hand haven 4days at our beach shack   With me brother and couple off his mates for his early bday party bash so plenty off fishing 4x4 relaxing and drinking  so can't wait to test all me new gear out and catch some fish 

Hopefully will have plenty to brag about when I get back and write up a report 

thanks chris 

 Here are some pics of the rain in Exmouth 

roads are closed'and hope they are open tomorrow as i check out and drive home then, should make for some adventure

2 weeks and 3 days till I leave for Exmouth
But im not counting

 managed to get some time away from work so took on a 3000 odd km road trip down to Exmouth, Eddy from Peak managed to get a day out on the water for me with my specific hit list of a GT on a special lure and test out some rods for casting,

For some reason I always seem to cop the bad weather, WA windy always lived up to its reputation turning up the breeze for me..

a lot of hard work but we found where the Gs were hiding and the old broken elbow held up to some GT fight time,, spewing i dropped a good cobia that I had to tease with the lure to get him to bite and only to lose it at the boat.

after the fight with the Gs the elbow had enough, and i asked Eddy what were the chances of getting a Ruby? 

the dredlocked man just smiled and said no problem, 

we motored out to the grounds where a couple of boats were giving the bottom a bit of a bash, we found our spot and away we dropped on the electric hit bottom nibble nibble kick it into gear and we are on, a bit of winding to assist the electric and up pops the target fish , a beauty of a ruby.

it is a real shame these fish cannot be released, they are a beatiful fish.

anyhow here are some pics.

cheers syd

will'post up the landbased later

 Gday guys,

Anybody heading over to rotto for Friday/Saturday?

It would be our first time, and with the conditions on seabreeze looking ok, 

swell all about one m and the wind for friday being about 10 knots all day, then picking up to 15 overnight till 2pm where it is forecast to drop down to 5 knots for the rest of the arvo. 

Might just have a little to healthy respect for the ocean, anybody else heading over? 

Would be leaving from hillarys, and leaving the car in the carpark overnight.

My other thought is that the wind on sat arvo, although forecast as low is westerly, would that be super lumpy on the way north? 

Thanks for your thoughts. 

Also in terms of sleeping onboard the boat was just thinking of going into a bay and claiming a bit of beach to back anchor onto the beach.

5800 trailblazer.

Hi All

We have just got back from a Kimberley trip, that we decided to go on at last minute.

So the trip was discussed over a drinks a few weeks earlier and the wheels were put in motion.

Last year we completed our first ever trailer boat trip out on northern waters and really enjoyed the experience..

On this trip we left from Derby and done Cone Bay, Strickland Bay, Graveyards and Horizontal Falls before heading back to Derby.

See below link to last years report..

http://fishwrecked.com/forum/full-derby-trip-report-lots-photos

So This year we decided that we would explore all new areas.

The trip was planned out with our launch to start from One Arm Point, which had its own challenge just getting over the 86kms of rough dirt road.. ( Anyone whos has driven that road knows exactly what I am talking about) 

From one arm point (and a wet rainy start) we planned to head across to Silicone beach (Approx 60 Kms) pull up there unload the dingy off the boat and go ashore to stretch the legs. Lovely Spot and best beach in the north hands down..

From there we headed to the famous Croc Creek for the night, The next morning we headed into silvergull creek to say hi to the new people manning the hut.. (Mal & Shelly)

We headed off from silvergull around to Dog Leg Creek to top the boat up with Fuel, we took a total of 150 ltrs of the 200 ltrs ordered on board.. (Cost of $3.50 per Ltr)  But better than not being able to get any at all.. 

Later that afternoon seen us pull up at the Horizontal water falls and spent the night there.. 

From the Horizontal Falls it was all new ground for me, over the next week or so we went to Raft point then went 22kms up the Sale river and spent a couple days there.

From the Sale River we went across to Montgomery Reef and WOW what a place, We had a visit from True North in all its glory, Tenders, Helicopter and people going every which way... 

They were amazed that we were even there in our little tub and every person onboard was taking photos of us as they cruised past.. 

We stayed a night at Montgomery Reef and the next morning the Easterly was blowing, which made the trip back to Dog Leg Creek for the rest of the fuel, very slow and a bit scary at times..

This trip also coicided with our biggest tide of the trip.. (High was 11.4 mtrs and the Low of just 1.2 mtrs in a 6 hr period, so 10.2 mtrs of total movement) Not for the faint hearted..

Over then next couple of days we worked our way back to One Arm Piont and then the big drive home again..

It was an excellent trip with little to no incedents and thourghlly enjoyed by all..

Below are a few pics of the trip.. 

Apologies for the lack of fishing photos, we did catch Jacks, Barra, Threadfin, Fingermark etc but very slack on the photo department.. Most time just forgot to take the camera..

# weeks till I leave for Exmouth
Am hyped up for this trip
staying 2 nites in Carnarvon ,anyone know of any easy access to creeks around
town for a few hours fishing?
any help would be good
thanx in advance
brimhunter

3 weeks 4 days till i leave for Exmouth

only landbased fishing but ill have a ball again

anyone else be there 14th may till 26th may let me know

Maybe we can hook up

Brimhunter

Heading to club Capricorn this Easter , never been up this part of the world before.
I have a 4wd can anyone point me in the right direction.
I have used the site search bar but little info there.

thanks

Coley

 24th-28th April with Craig on saltwater charters. 2 spare spots up for grabs should be a great trip, cheaper than usual. Pm or preferably text 0477990597

Well family trip next week heading to Exmouth for some RnR with the family and the rest of WA (no doubt). Tried to convince the wife to take two cars (one with camper one with boat) couldn't get that over the line...I will tuck the boat up give it a hug and with a tear in the eye take the long drive from Wickham to Exy. So guess it is landbased fishing for this one and his boy.

Looking forward to the relax thats for sure...a visit to the local bakery will be on the cards a call in to see Rusty...window shopping at the local tackle stores (thats what I tell the banker) and some quality family time. 

Hopefully the only wind is in camp from too many beers and the fish play the game or too when giving it a crack. 

So for all those heading away for the school holidays...safe travels, fond memories mixed with a good laugh and a cold ale or two.  

 I'm circumnavigating Australia as of May next year with the 'Fish for Life' crew to raise funds for the Cancer Council and I'm currently researching all 89 stops. 

does anyone know if i can launch a small dinghy and/or retrieve a 23ft boat at the 

cheers

Hi Guys
am going to be heading away at the end of may with the wife and not to sure what way to head we would normally head to steep point in june but unfortunately that's not happening this year. whats the weather like that time of year I know jurien can get really windy at times we will be taking the tub with us (7.5M Jackman) never fished out of either with my boat.
also open to other destinations but not venturing to far away.

Cheers
Rod

Had 2 people pull out of charter I booked for the 13th of April. If anyone is in Exxy at that time and wants a day on the water chasing billies let me know via PM.

Hi
am travelling to Exmouth in May
Anyone based up there or in town same time need a deckie for the day or more.im going to be land based fishing
so wondering if anyone from the site need some company ,willing to pay my way,have been to Exmouth before and did
quite well from land,towing a camper trailer to lighthouse car park,so unable to tow boat,even if I had one lol
but seriously a dream of mine to do some boat fishing,if anyone is good enough to help out another fisho,that
would be great.
Thanks in advance to any replies
Brimhunter

 G'day, I'm from Adelaide and hoping for some advice. It's my brothers 60th birthday coming up December and we want to arrange a WA fishing holiday/charter for 4-5 days for him his two sons and a few mates. Our budget is about $3000 - $4000 per head for 6-8 persons including airfares and accomodation. We would like to do a mixture of reef fishing and trolling for mackeral and sailfish.we are open to suggestions to destinations time of year... Just hoping some local knowledge will save us from ending up with dodgy operators or booking the windy season.

Cheers

Marty