might only throw out big baits though. So who else wants to meet up for a fish? Unless there's a better lazy suggestion on where to go.

If anyone is up there ,Come over and say hi

Seting off around 5am, From wannaroo, 

 CB channel 20

Cheers steve

Hi lads,

I posted here a few weeks ago in another thread but wanted to start a dedicated one instead. I've come from Ireland to fish the west coast of Oz and I need some help and advice! This place is bluddy huge!!!

I only have 2WD access but I am looking for any advice/tips on places where I can catch a few fish from the beach and rocks. I fish catch and release only and will only be in any one place for a few days at most and would appreciate advice on good marks where I can catch anything! PM me if you prefer, I will take any hotspots/info to the grave. I know how it is... I wouldn't tell anyone anything at home ;-)

I know you guys over here don't rate shark/ray fishing but I love it - god if we only had fishing like this at home! So good beaches for mulloway or bronzies etc. would be fantastic. I love rock fishing too and if there are rock ledges close to the water all the better. Not interested in gaffing fish, have a big net and want to return them if at all possible.

I'm up at Kalbarri right now and have been messing around with wobbegongs (uggggly) from Bluff Beach plus plenty of chopper tailor and small mulloway from Chinamans Rock. Lost a good fish there the other night fishing a whole sand whiting. Also looking for marks up along the coast in Shark Bay - went up for a look and had some small black tips from Goulet Bluff but got busted by much bigger fish. Came back down to get some bigger gear at Geraldton so after Kalbarri will try Shark Bay again!

Could you also recommend the best species I can catch for bait? Most of the mulies I get are mush just wondering what species I can catch that will make good cut baits?

Can I just say the fishing out here in comparison to home is out of this world, if you could only see what the waters of Northern Europe are like, look after it you guys are truly blessed. I have never seen anything like it.

Cheers,

Liam

Hey everyone, just wondering what else apart from eagle rays and those black rays i could score from rocks and beachs. Basically chasing info on anything that i could get a good fight from. Like what else are there that is big, what rigs, roughly where good to target and etc. Would like to chase sharks, shovelnoses and stuff like that or anything big.
Want to go chasing this weekend along with some F.W. boys.
Also wanna try out my new 24kg broom and the banax SI 7000DX spooled with some 50lb tournememt braid.

Info will be very much appriciated.

Is this before ledge point? Looking at going over the easter weekend.

Is this a photo of flatrock?

hi guys,

i'm looking to go for a little 4-5 days trip next week with mates and girlfriends, as i don't want to kill my engine and buget i would like to stay within 5-6 hours of Perth.

we will be sleeping in tents, we don't have 4wd and will be landbased.. any tips on nice places where the girls can relax and snorkel while the boys can drop a line and catch decent fishes?

any tips or advise appreciated.

cheers guys

my wonderful missus came over from work yesterday to inform me that she has booked a one week stay in dongara for the 6th april

ive heard the Sbend, marina wall all good places to go, does anyone know anywhere alse, land based. we dont have a 4wd.

also what fish usally run there this time of year?cheers

A 15ft beach rod ,To cast 3to 4 oz sinker

When the swell is up and the wind is in my face

Any feed back would be nice

steve

Hi folks.

We went to exxy last October from the 5th to the 11th for some landbased fishing, and the results were a little dissapointing.

No reports of any big fish or squid, just heaps of whiting and yellow fin bream.

As it costs us $1500/pp for the flight up + car rental, can anyone please recommend what time of year has the best catches for the humble landbased fisherman ?

Thanks in advance.

Im looking for a book on the different types of fish in WA waters.

ok iv begged my dad 4 the last 9 weeks he said he would take me early dec so im sooo happy

now the thing is wat tacele do i need iv got a penn 750 with 23 lb line with a penn 750 rod and a 10 ft rod 4 it my dad has the penn 850 with 2 spools 1 with 21 lb and 32 lb and i nice ugly stick    so could some people direct me to what other reels and rods i sould get i hav 2 save up 4 them over heads  4 balloning i was thinking the tld and also lures

and what is the best baits there for balloning '

and can u bottom fish there if u can what baits

amd plz any other equipment plz tell me

thank u

Hi Guys Im new to Fishwrecked

I am planing on heading out to Mandurah Tonight Sat 1st March can any experianced Anglers hand me any advice on where is a good spot to go id love to try have a fish on beach or off the rocks but im not familier with mandurah

Thanks

Sheldon

Hi guys

 I'm heading up to Kalbarri/ Wagoe this weekend first time back in about 12 years if i remember correctly... anyway i need some help locating

 impact sinkers for long casting. Everywhere i've been so far have none in stock.

 Any help or suggestions to where i can get them would be greatly appreciated.

 Thanks in Advance.

 Rob

Hi guys

I know this is the best place to start on my  journey of learning.

What I would like to know is what type of fish can i target from beach or rocks. (northern suburbs)

I have 2 light rods a 6ft and a 8ft i also have a cheap and nasty beach combo. This is just till i get the hang of casting and all the stuff that goes with fishing from the surf. I have managed to have some luck with some under size taylor, some nice whiting and herring.

I would love to hook something of some size pref something i can eat, it should taste good.

Where is best to go and what do i use. I plan to go to flat rock soon but that will have to be an overnighter. 

Thanks in advance 

Hi,

My wife and I are heading down to Margaret River this weekend and was wondering if there are any good fishing spots down at Margaret River? This is our first fishing trip down south. Also, what size rods would we need to bring along?

Off to Quobba in July. Staying at the Station and havent been there before.

Looking for some info on what fishing gear (rod size/type/line etc) to take and any tips.

Will be bottom fishing and ballooning but not sure rod size etc to use and also terminal tackle needs (lures etc). Have balloned heaps and know dangers of rock fishing etc so just need help on required fishing gear . 

Have heard of the spots but wanting an idea of where you fish to balloon and bottom fish , good beaches and roughly how to get there and how long it takes to walk to them/difficulty in getting there (ie load back pack and climb, you can drive to spot and fish from back of car etc). 

 Any help appreciated plus any assistance in finding out where you can get a map of the place also.

 Cheers 

Me and a mate are going up to Hillarys sunday mornin.

We'll be going from Roleystone so if any1 is keen to go I can pick ya up on the way and then drop ya home after.

Would be nice to have some1 with a bit more knowledge than me to teach me stuff (which pretty much means anybody)

Let us know if ur keen

Kav

i am 165 cm it was taller then me

Hey guys was thinking about throwing a few lures at the water this arvo, any flatties been caught latley and were? was thinking about raffles

Hi Ya,

For those of us who are shore bound but would like a bit of extra distance here is how it is done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz10kyUvyqA&feature=channel

Now all I have to do is find a 50 hectare property where I can practice without fear of clonking some poor unspecting passerby on the head with a errant sinker.

Cheers.

*

Hey Guys,

Ive been reading a fair bit on Loonies / Flat rock on previous topics that have been posted and I've decided to go there tomorrow arvo for a bit of a look around and a fish. I've got Sherbs mud map that he posted and I have a fair idea where to go. Being our first time out there is there anything we need to look out for in terms of tracks ect and is flat rock the better option for the afternoon ? The tide is on the rise and the high will be at 10:00pm wind is forecast for 16knts S,SE - So it shouldnt be too bad down there for Tailor with a bit of shop in the water  ...

Have most of you used the conventional beach rig there ? Ive had a look on the links on google maps and most of the grounds there looks a bit reefy .... Is the order of the day bait casting with sinker or popper / metal slices ?

Thanks Guys in advance - Ill let you know how we go ...

We will be planning another un up there soon. So maybe some fo you may want to tag along

Is any one heading out to chase the Mulloway tonite? 

Hey Guys Im new to perth but have fished in most spots in oz im having trouble with most species and my technique seems to work in most area's, does the winds and small tide movement in the area have any thing to do with fish not biting or is this area just well over fished, any help would be great.

Heading to the north beaches to pick up sme bait fish and afew tailor

If any one heading up to yanchep or maybe clubcapricorn come and say hello

steve

G'day everyone,

I'm heading down to Busselton soon - be out on the boat tomorrow and Monday - but am keen to have a crack at some Tailor from the side...

Anyone know of any spots (in the general area of Busselton/Dunsborough) worth giving a crack... all tips appreciated.

cheers,

damo

Gday from the frozen north. Mid Coast Maine USA, Hope you can help with info. Will be coming to WA for my first time mid Feb. - mid March, want to get info on the  fishing scene and what to bring,( what tackle I have here will work on fish there) 101 starter info on types of fish and what they eat. Shore, beach, wade, inshore or offshore if boats are available.  Any websites or links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks HJG

hey everyone just a quick question where can i go to get a good feed of whiting and bread and butter species in the metro area as on australia day ( my birthday lol ) i will be fishing to get a good feed of whiting for dinner with family and friends so is there any hotspots and what bait should i use

  thanks keen_fisho21

dear fellow fishoholics,

i have just recentlly been traveling along the new marmion ave road to two rocks, and have noticed many interesting tracks towards the ocean that my 4wd would love to follow. does anyone know if these tracks can be used for the public? i wouldnt mind goin there for a sunset fish tonight and a few brews.

cheers

Alright fellas

 Just joined up to the site, as am coming over from the really, bl**dy cold UK in august.  Will be doing mainly LB fishing as will be with the Mrs.  Keen to catch some of your powerhouse fish that you got.   Might be able to stay a couple/three days in Quobba.  Is it worth it and is it relatively easy for a pommie novice to fish.  Fish a lot in UK but i reckon you may use different methods/styles here... any advice would be great.

Cheers Rog