Hey everyone;

I am looking to aquire the ABU for my WAFT Garrick 14ft - light / meduim - 3oz / 5oz outfit.

I have read quite a few reviews worldwide and this reel has only received great write ups!!

Who on the forum has one and what are your experiance with this reel? Especially when talking about casting ability and if the level wind is really that necessary on the reel?? I would most probably take the entire inner frame out and replace with a black wiffle spool / or keep std and replace with a std ABU non level wind inner frame spool. 

Cheers

Official Report - OVER NIGHT Fishing Comp supported by the Tackle Shack

Date: Saturday 22 October / Sunday 23 October 2011

Rondevu  point: Tackle Shack

Time: leave Tackle Shack at 1pm, then meet with fellow anglers at 10th Light Horse Trail, Wanneroo.

Rules: Fishing from arrival at Wilbinga until 0800am Sunday morning. Prize giving at Rondevu point Wilbinga 0900am.

All anglers arrived at the Tackle Shack, fairly spirited, with tales of the big one they lost and the big one they were going to catch overnight with showings of traces and hooks, sinkers and tackle equipment that may be used for 1000 pound monsters, and in-between we had a Welshman who seemed quite graceful in show casing how far some rods can bend. Bruce from Tackle Shack were kind enough to show case his bbq skills in supplying much needed energy for the anglers, in the form of bbq ribs and sausages.

We moved in convoy to meet fellow anglers at the 10th Light Horse Trail at about 2pm. We arrived at the Wilbinga destination and within an hour the rain started and it soaked us for a good hour and a half. Quite a sight as most fisherman were diehard, spread along the beaches, in their attitudes to try get the first catch of the day.

A lot of action between 5pm and 8pm as the fish came on the bite with some good sizes in both the edible and non-edible classes. From about 10pm we had the “older folk” that enjoyed their hot chocolate before being tucked safely and “cozy” into their swaggers.

At 3am some action as stingrays and a lost tailor were caught. Then arrived 430am when most anglers got up to get ready for the tailor bash. No sooner than 5am and the first tailor were caught with the old boys Sherbie / Colin showing some skills in bagging 2 tailors each quickly.

By 730am we were packing and getting ready to head to the Wilbinga Prize Giving Rondevu Point.

Competition:

All anglers that participated in the competition side of the event had to complete a Record that identified the species caught with records of the length and time caught. The winners were identified by the amount of species and size. 8 Species in total: Sharks, Stingray, Tailor, Mulloway, Herring, Silver Bream, Flathead and Whiting.

Total fish recorded on the day:

Bronze Whaler x 4

Shovel Nose Ray x 1

Blue Spotted Eagle Ray x 2

Gummy Sharks x 2

Port Jackson x 2

Black Smooth Ray x 1

Tailor x 2

Whiting x 2

Competition Prize Winners;

Well done to all prize winners. It was a close call between the first three places.

1st Place   $200.00 and a set of Hella Spotlights

Blou Walvis (name now changed to Blue Whaler)

2nd Place   $200.00

KWAZULU

3rd Place   $150.00

RAGBAG

Our thanks to all anglers who took part in the Over Night Beach Fishing Competition supported by Tackle Shack.  We would like to say thank you to Tackle Shack for their support in this event and Uncle Sherbie for his diehard dedication and RAGBAG for his knowledge in these types of events.

Now for the next one!!

Hi guys, had some issues the other night while beach fishing, twice over the course of the night l had my wind on leader get caught up in the 1st guide causing a break off during casting.

1st time was my albright getting caught on the guide. l switched over to a back to back uni which worked well until my bimini got caught up.after that l decided just to tie my main line straight to the swivel. 

Before you respond heres a few things that may be relevent.

Having not beached fished for many years l use to use mono and not bother with a wind on, but going to braid l thought l would give it ago.l have no problems tying my knots

its a new reel Saltist 6500 with 30lb braid, the spools pretty full and my mate thinks its to full. Can that be an issue? Leader was 60lb black magic

 The rods an old alvey rod 12ft 9 wrap MT lve just had reguided and turned into a spinning stick.

 Being a short butted rod l still use the alvey style cast, Can my casting style cause these issues?

 My mate was using a similar set up and has never had problems with this.

 Does the length of the double play a part.?also l had the leader 3 times on the spool for casting.

Any info guys would help as my fingers abit raw from casting with the braid.

cheers Paul

hi guys went for a fish last night at some where near woodmans point, being new to the area i dont really know the place

excactly but i went down near a boat ramp and then followed the road behind the dunes and came out where there was a rock wall

we fished there with the kids and we caught a tiny flathead and a blue swimmer crab, we sdtayed a little past dark and was

watching the guys throw out glow sticks having never fished this area and being from darwin it raised my curiosity is there

anyone that can let me know what they where fishing for and what the place is where we went to.

Iv been out a few times trying for something bigger off the rocks (metro area's) and i just seem to be getting hammered by stingrays. Iv tried different baits and rigs but still get the run around by the rays.

Anyone got any tips on what rigs to try and baits?

Ok folks just seeking your recommendations on low stretch mono. I used to use a product called shimano technium which was $40 per 300m but shimano stopped importing because was to $$$ for the local market and no one was buying it.. (if any1 knows where i could find some would be very gratefull) the best line ive used so far

If i could find this again id buy it as it had about 10% stretch which is low for a mono line, had very good abrasion resistance and came in 40lb which is the minimum for me. I need line thats min of 40lb. Braids can have up to 3/5% stretch so effectivley had round the 8% mark which is great.

Any recomendations for line and please dont suggest platypus low stretch as ive used this b4, its hard brittle line and busts at the knots too often for my liking and casting style.................and please dont suggest  braid as its not what im asking for cheers in advance

Right guys the comp registration has closed, It's time to see who's coming to the fish-off

Right guys the Tackle Shack has put the prize money up for the comp //THANK-YOU BRUCE

1st prize of $250.00 all 8 species, or the cloesest out of the 8 fish below

-Shark

-stringray

-Tailor

-Mulloway

-Herring

-Silver bream

-Flathead

-Whiting

2nd prize of $200.00 5 of the species above

3rd prize of$150.00 will be any of the 4 species above (or the closest)

If two people  gets all 8 species [A 5 ft shark will out class a 4 ft shark] At the end of the day i will make that choice

[Same person can't win more than one prize] And takecare of the fish and let the fish go after taking photo's of your catch And carry a tape measure as well

 1] Herbie -colin hay- blou walvis In my 4x4

2] pod and leemo SORRY

3] Rig Faltty George

4] Ragbag Miffie nickname- Kwazulu

5] Andrew, Mike and Steve

6] Snapper room for one in 4x4 as got a broken finger

7] Ian and Dave

8] Paul, Jesse, Lisa and [Jody is maybe out]

9] Sid and his son

10]

11] igno 

12] Jono and Leah

13] alfred + son +are out]]]

 14] darren +mate [have not hear from them and have not paid]

Right we meet at the Tackle Shack at 12 pm on a Saturday the 22nd, for a BBQ and depart at 1 pm sharp heading up Wannaroo road

WE will regroup at the 10th Lighthorse Trail, and head to the truckstop on Wannaroo Road

Then we will have about 7km drive to hit the start of the beach  

I say we all hit Loonies, which is a very large beach with lots of gutters, and it will be up to you where you fish

DON'T forget two-ways and safety gear, camping gear and keep the fires under control

If you head more North the farmer is not that frendly, so don't open any gates 

We all start fishing at 4 pm saturday And finish at 8 am Sunday morning, and to meet back at the truck stop at 9am Sunday morning

We will be checking out the weed on friday morning, And if we have to change the fishing location so be it

Now anyone that's heads-off home early, LET US KNOW OR SOMEONE We don't want to have to go looking for you guys in the bush

And we will be on two-way ch.19

                                                                 ~Support the tackle shack And it will support you~

Cheers Steve 

If I have miss anyone let me know 

 Im visiting perth for the next few weeks, and im keen to get as much fishing in as possible, but I am having the worst luck imaginable.  Ive been to North Mole a few times, Fishing Boat harbour and two rocks, and ill ive caught is wrasse and toadfish.  Im really keen to spin for some tailor, but cannot find them.  If anyone has any info for me, or is going for a fish and wouldnt mind me tagging along, id be greatful.

Dave

 Hi folks,

I have been in Perth about 12 months,I am from the UK originally.You locals dont know how lucky you are,miles of great coastline and good weather,with the possibility of catching a great variety of fish.

Anyway I have been hitting the metro beaches for the last 12 months with not much luck until recently(last few weeks actually).Found a good spot( will reveal sometime soon if anyone is interested) by accident and been nailing some decent Tailor (I think) I am hesitant to say decent, as I dont know what is the average that you guys catch around Perth,but I am happy and they are leagal so thats all that matters I suppose.Anything is decent when you have caught nothing but the odd small Flathead or Herring when putting in the effort and numerous hours week in week out.I suppose trial and error plus TV and Mags is the reason for my improvement.Dont laugh, you have to learn somehow,I had nobody to show me ! Dont get me wrong I have fished for years,river trout on the fly rod, and the odd bit of float fishing on a lake ,but beach casting is all new.

What is the average size Tailor around Peth out of interest?

I suppose you could say "I had all the gear and no idea" up until recently.I think I am starting to get the hang of it,but a long way to go.The next target is the might Mulloway I reckon,I have never even seen one apart from on TV or in a Mag,but I am a determined fellow, so I will keep you informed and dont rule me out just yet.These are the a few of the Tailor I have been catching recently.I caught 6 last night,but returned 3 of them as only needed enough for a feed for me and the kids today.I think the biggest was about 52cm and the others were all about 40-45cm.Not sure what the weighed I, dont have scales but they had a few decent fillets on them.

Any Mulloway advice would be helpful,Location,Rigs,Baits and tides etc !

Not teaching anyway to suck eggs I hope,but this might of helped me out a few weeks back=

For those interested these were caught on Paternoster(I think) rig I made.Weight at the bottom 100g breakaway with 2 x 5.0 Owner snelled hooks on the dropper.Half a Garfish tail end or head it doesnt seem to matter much.Cast out about 50m.The stationary take is savage, and I have also found that sometimes a slow retrieve entices hits too.I will keep you updated on my progress going forward and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thinking of heading out in the next week to try for a few Mulloway & was just wondering if anyone has been getting into any lately & what section of the river have they had success? Not specific locations, (I know better than that) just general eg: fremantle, perth waters, canning etc. I asked the staff at my local Bluewater but they said it was quite & probably a bit early making me think the river mouth is the best bet.

Also if anyone can tell me quickly the best place to park at Canning Bridge so I don't get fined would be great. I went there the other day for a fish but there was no parking signs all over the place so I ended up a bit further along. Sorry for the seemingly dumb question but I'm new to Perth & only just starting to get to know my way around.

heading to dongara next weekend,

just wondering whats biting and where without having a boat or 4wd, i am also keen to try out a charter so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

lines away, cheers

Hi, am new to the forum and also a southerner but pls dont hold it against me. 

Heve a road trip planned for early november and will be driving from perth to Broome with a mate who is moving up there for work. We thought we would try and make the most of it and try and wet a line on the way. We are both pretty keen fishos and have decided to stop up at exmouth for a few days and am just trying to get some info on the place. Thinking that we will try and camp at pilgramunna as have heard the fishing can be quite good there and camp ground is only a short walk to the beach (means we can fish at night also)

Anyway was just wondering if anybody had any tips on the area like fishing gear needed, lures, bait, best times to fish or anything at all that may be helpfull. Have done a fair bit of fishing up in the Northern Territory and am assuming the fishing is similar.

Anyway hope to hear from some of you, Cheers.

Guys ,

heading to ledge for the upcoming long weekend.

Never fished there before and never really land fished much before.  (always fished frrom the boat)

What is on offer up there.

Do you need a beach rod or would bream gear do.

rigs sinker types  best baits etc..etc etc 

Much appreciate any info your willing to share.

Would be good to get the wife and 3year old into an enjoyable day on the beach catching something..

Thanks...

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone's got any suggestions on a reels to replace my 850ss?
Still love my 850 but It's just a little heavy when throwing lures for hours up @ steep point.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Hey Guys,

What is the best rig for catching tailor from the beach? I usually use a star sinker and triple gang hooks, but not much joy.

I have far more luck using a halco twisty.

Also - what's the best bait?

Cheers.

Hey Fellas,

I live in the St James area, and am wanting to head out somewhere this weekend for a fish, I want to stock up my freezer! 

I'm looking to catch a few big tailor if I can, does anyone have any suggestions? (Up to 2 hours drive from where I am)

I no longer have my 4x4 and am cruising in a clubsport now, so it has to be accessable by foot! :)


Cheers guys.

Northern Perth LBG Fishing Club

Club Objectives

1)   To bring together like minded individuals who enjoy fishing from the rock and shore and catching the larger species of fish, including sharks and rays. Fishing will not be limited to the larger species only. 

2)   To share knowledge between members, including rigs, tackle and locations.

3)   A place to meet new friends.

The club will be based in the Northern suburbs of Perth (base still to be decided). Social fishing meets and competitions will be primarily held on the Northern Metro beaches of Perth and mid North Coast. A couple of trips away will be arranged each year to areas such as Quobba, Wagoe, Steep Point and the South Coast during the salmon runs.

Once we have determined the interest we will set up a steering committee which will then draw up a set of club rules for members to adhere too.  Depending on the numbers a committee will then be selected to co ordinate monthly competition dates and annual trips away as well as having the authority to accept new members or dismiss members who do not uphold the ethics of the club.

Members can join no matter where they may stay in Perth but please note that the majority of the meets will be held on the Northern Perth metro beaches. There will be no annual fees payable however there may be a set nominal fee payable (yet to be determined) for each monthly completion which will go towards prizes, BBQs, fuel and our annual trips away. The number of monthly meets each individual attends will determine how much they will need to contribute towards the annual trips away. The more you attend the less you contribute.

Minors are welcome to join but at least one of their parents must be a member and accompany them during competitions and on trips away. The club will not be responsible for the safety of minors.     

If you are interested in joining the club and being a member of the initial steering committee then please send myself (Kwazulu) or RAGBAG a personal message (PM) with the following details –

1)   Name

2)   Age

3)   Suburb

4)   4x4 (yes or no)? (Not a necessity but the more the better).

5)   Contact details (Phone and Email Address). 

It is important to note that this club will in no way be affiliated to or run through the Fishwrecked site however all club reports and photos will be posted on Fishwrecked.

I'v not used soft plastics before but would love to flick out a few, has anyone got any places north of the river they would recomend trying?

Also what size plastics would be good to use?

Thanks

 anyone know of any spots between tims thicket and two rocks that have been firing of late.

Just herring, skippy, whiting and the odd tailor.

Thanks, Andrew

Headed to my local for a late afternoon into the evening session last night. The bulk of the weed that had pretty much shut down the fishing at Secret Harbour has moved on so after selecting which gutter to fish in I was feeling optimistic. The last few weeks bait fish have been really hard to come by, normally I'd have a live bait bucket full of Whiting and Mullet before it got dark but again I had nothing and had to resort to Plan B, frozen Servo Mullet.

Around 8pm the wind dropped and the Gummies came out to play, hooked and landed 3 in the space of 45 min and lost one thing that went head shaking bat sh!t crazy. No idea what the crazy thing was, but if a Snapper and an Eagle Ray had a child I think I hooked it.

I kept one of the Gummies and returned the others, great night and the freezer is full again.

Excuse the picture the camera was on a timer and the Gummy had just kidney slapped me, note to self: don't take photo with live Gummy, they are very strong.

Went for a fish this morning near trigg for something different as my usual spots have been a bit quiet and crowded.

kept 3 and released a few more not a bad session in between bad weather

biggest went 550mm

 im going for a walk up the beach tomorrow. planning to go from ocean reef marina and head north. im goin to take my 7 footer with me and hopefully catch some tailor or something. does anyone have any tips on what i should do?

Fished a nice hole at Secret Harbour this afternoon for a couple of hours. Little bit of weed around but it is cleaning up, hit a patch of 1kg Salmon Trout which hung around for about an hour...... was a good bit of fun.

I'm heading down to Yalls next weekend and am hoping to squeeze in a tailor session or two.  I've been looking through some old posts and Windmills has come up quite a few times.

Can anyone who knows better give me an idea on whether it's worth trying for tailor there this time of the year, and if so what the ground is like there - is it lures only, baits only etc?  It doesn't look like there's too much sand through there?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Hey guys fished drummonds cove the other night in the bay to the south of the first carpark. What a good afternoon the tailor started biting just after 4 in the Argo and didn't stop till the sun went down caught 13 kept 2 one 62cm one 58 cm good sized fish for this time of year the rest were 40 - 45 was going to fish for some whiting and herringbut the tailor were too thick sucks that I had to goback to work the next day or I woulda hit them again Happy fishing Dan

Hi Guys,

New to perth have moved from Darwin and have got 15 months left of a 2 yr tenure, didnt bring the boat down left it at the mother in laws so will be concentrating on the land based option, I havent fished for a while and keen on getting out but all i have is some boat rods and the rest of the gear is Barra gear.

The first thing i will be on the hunt for is a good beach/rock Rod and reel

the second thing i will be looking for is a place to fish both with my kids and with out the kids

looking at trying for jewfish (mullaway) and snapper and tailor so if any one has any tips or where to go that

would be greatly appreciated. Im also a very keen bowhunter and have a 4X4 so any one out there thats

after a hunting partner let me know.

Great site.

Tim

 Hey guys, I'm just wondering how you guys throw livies off the rocks on an incoming tide.

I use a float with a mullet under it with a trace of a meter or so, but the mullet comes always back and smashes on the rocks.. Mullet doesn't like it that much and the livie dies quick..

Whats the best way? I would like to have the bait on the surface for macks and queenies. But maybe the best way is to put a sinker on it and chuck it out and let it swim on the ground?

greetz

Beach fishing in and around Wilbinga national park,

And the people that dont have 4x4 can put your name down as a fishing buddy

We will have prizes for the best fish, Maybe a 1st  2nd and 3rd   But that still need to work that out at later date

We will have  to pay to  enter the fishing comp  and all the money will go to the prizes

And we will be fishing the open beach not the reefs, So we can all stay close by each other

The date will be soon, Only need to check the moon and tides

 It will be a saturday afternoon to sunday morning   Which should suit all fisho

This is how i see it...... All fish will be weighed in total length per fish.  If you want to catch and release more so with sharks and rays you will need to have a photo of the species on a brag mat or some sort of fish/tape measure with photos to confirm the size and a couple of witness's which shouldnt be a problem as we will all be fishing together.

Biggest shark

Biggest stringray

Biggest mulloway

Biggest tailor

Biggest herring

Biggest whiteing

And the more people we get the better prizes money 

Your input would be nice

herbie

The date is 22nd 23rd of october----- Leave the shack at  at 1pm sharp And head to the truck stop on wannaroo road And try and keep us all togeather, And hope to  start fishing at 4pm till 8am sunday And  entry fee is 20 dollars all money on prizes,

All money to be pay befor the date, So we know what to buy as prizes

Money to be paid at the TACKLE SHACK  by the 9th of october, There is a cut off point so first in

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[1]Steve herbert +colin  hay + blou walvis-has paid/ hat

[2] ragbag + kwazulu

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[5]Rig  fw paid   + Faltty Matty paid /hat george paid

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[7] pob  paid/ hat +leemo  paid   

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[15] andrew + steve both paid/ allready got hats

[16] snapper paid /hat [And one seat going in vince 4x4]

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[17] ian+ dave both paid

[18] paul jesse lisa jody still to pay

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 Morning Everyone..

Just wondering if any out there has fished White Hills recently? I was thinking of heading out there today to get into some herring..

Any reports from that way?

Cheers

Fridays bad weather went down to asi rock groyne heard of the reports of some snapper being lost at the rocks 
werent wrong about that we lost 6 and landed 4 

 this one a shy over 8kg with another just edging 9kg who my mate caught the other 2 are in around the 7kg mark