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Flatrock/loonies

We left home around 3.30 after stopping for a bite to eat, We went straight up to loonies and set up camp in strong winds...
 Blowing Around 10.00pm the winds died off and we fished for mulloway till 12.00pm Lots of seaweed and no takers,We hit the sack and woke at 4.00am pack up all the gear and went to flatrock.
 When we got there thier was a guy pulling in a nice pan size mulloway and lots of tailor were being caught all along the reef.
 I droped a few and then i started hooking up  into some nice tailor around the 40cm and tailor were still biting way after 9.30am when we were leaving...
cheers steve
I will put some photos up of a view of the reef So you guys heading there next week can see what its like and some tailor shots too.....


Going up to flatrock tomorrow

I got told that the farmer as close his gates cos of some kind of trouble, so going to check this out i will report  back to you guys tomorrow night, There is 3 ways in so i will check them all out
steve


advise needed please

im thinking about having a fish from the rock wall near the fishing harbour in gero.
strangely i have never done this type of fishing so im looking for a bit of guidance.
ie what tackle, rigs bait etc etc
sorry to ask so much but it looks so fishy there, i just have no idea how to approach it

cheers
dave


Q regarding trout lures

G'day I am going to waroona next week for a couple of days camping and was going to try my luck trout fishing.
I have my license and dug out a heap of spinners from when I last went a few years back.  My Q is what is the best way to clean up my old lures as the brass on the old spinners has lost its shine and the trebles have small deposits of surface rusting. Without spending a fortune and having to go buy another dozen lures does anyone have a easy solution to cleaning them up. Or is it really not worth bothering, will it make that much of a difference to my potntial catch. Not very experienced at trout fishing!

Cheers


north mole??anything lately?

hi all,

hmm recently i've not been catching anything at the mole?? i normally catch tailor but nothing recently? atleast nothing good...anybody caught anything apart from bread and butter fish?


where to go fishing tonight

hey guys i have heard of many spots and i cant make my mind up where to go fishing tonght for tailor, herring, whiting and mullas  come on im stuck for a place HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 


MULLET

where is a good place to get mullet  in perth


Palm Beach Jetty

has anyone fished there resently and what have u caught i was going to try out my new soft plastics kit and hunt for some mullas if anyone has been there or has a good spot (south tho) let me know. thanks lads


Angling Clubs

Just curious

I was wondering how many FishWrecked members were members of  Angling Clubs?


Fishwrecked landbased day - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Ok, heres a few things to keep in mind........

Destination: Flatrock, just north of two rocks (perth) we will all meet at a destination and go together which will be posted up soon.
Date: Saturday, 10th November.
Gear required: (must have!) Fishing gear, rod holder, own bait/berley etc, reef shoes, own lunch and drinks. 
4X4 owners: Tyre deflaters, snatch strap and compressor (if you havent got these you can borrow others but it makes it easier!) Experience on the beach! Dont like towing people out all day.lol.

We will need to leave early! All people who are going with other drivers with 4x4's must organize to get to there house and load up before getting to the meeting place. The meeting place i have in mind is about 40mins from destination so we will need you there by 5am!. This is because between once we get there let the tyres down and get to flatrock we need to be fishing by 6:30am at the latest to have a chance on the goodies :)

We will fish until your hearts desired and if people want to leave early they can. We can have some lunch and head off or stay until dark its up too everyone else but most people will proberly want to leave after lunch.

Please add or remove your name from my list if you cant get there by the above time or have any other problems. Cheers Chris.
(list to be added soon!)


Expressions of interest!!!!

Having talked to quite a few members of fishwrecked latley the topic of a landbased get together has come up. Some dont like to get out on boats and others like both so i thought if anyones interested we could plan a day (or weekend) were we could head to a destination together for a fish.

I was thinking jurien bay or white hills (mandurah) and give the beach a bash or open to any other opions as i know some people are SOR so any sugestions are appreciated. There are a few of us that have 4x4 if they are needed or we could go somewhere where there not.

If your keen add your name to the list and we'll pick a date to suit. At this stage i was thinking of the weekend in november (17th). Could bring it forward if we get some high interest. Cheers chris.

List:

SPESS
Sherbert
Andyrew


narrows bridge

hey spess wa just wondering how u went thhe other night at the narrows did u catch anything at all and was also wondering what side u fish at south or north????  if anyone else has been there let us know?????


CERVANTES

hey guys has anyone ever fished in cervantes just south of jurien bay before? what can i expected to get up there is it a hotspot for anything interesting like my favourite fish monster mullas :) if i can get them im a happy boy lol


results from the weekend

i went to dawsville instead of golden bay on sat night because it was blody windy so i tried down there. i got some fresh yellow tail and i hooked into three stingrays. i went right down off the point on the southern end seems to be a lot around because my mate hooked into 2 as well. Thinking of going to th s-bend just north of dongara for tthe weekend because i have only just got a 4x4 and this is the first time i would of fished there, have heard good results but was wondering what u guys thought


Ocean Reef

any one got any reports of fish in and around ocean reef marina?


I need some new Mulla spots

hi guys

i am a big time fisherman and the last couple of months started to do some serious fishing in the metroe area i used to travel up to dongara but started to read this site and sighned up , u guys seemed to know all the hotspots and tricks of the trades lol. i know u guys wont want to give all the secrets away(no good fisherman would)  but any little bit of help would be ace

thanks very much


Quick question regarding beach fishing

hey there just wanted to find out if any of you know if its worth fishing of South beach , freo where the dogs swim at night?? there seems to be a reef near the beach and a couple of guttery looking breaks happening, if anybody has fished here before what can i expect or any help will be apprecaited. by the way looking for some beach fishing spots please advise thank you.......i am sure some of you incredibly knowledgble people know of something..


Report, landbased anglers.

Have just got off the phone to a mate that works basically on the water at north mole, he said for the last 2 days in a row on his way home from work he has seen a couple of decent schools right off the rocks near the cafe. Atleast 20m wide. They are reported to be bonito in the average size range. However this cant be confirmed because only one fish has been pulled from the schools, but this does say that they are all bonnies. Starting to get in a little earlier this year. Good for some guys chasing some light line fun. Just a heads up for people down that way as they may be still hanging around. Cheers Chris.


narrows 2 morrow???

hey guys...heading down to narrows alone 2molow....any1 care to join me???be there around 1......


Flat rock S - Bend January

Hi guys im going to be doing a trip up to Flat Rocks S - Bend in January just a three to four day thing camping out i know Sherbert will be in just putting it out there for other guys on site for a pissen fishen weekend a group of us done lucky bay last time and had a ball oh sorry for the motorbike in the tent there rodney lol will put up a proper thread closer just trying to get it out there Shag


Going to Exmouth next week for the 1st time. Any landbased tips from the guru's ???

Going to Exmouth next week for the 1st time.  Any landbased tips from the guru's ???

I am taking:
poppers
metals
snap backs
ganged hooks
glitter bug floats
7ft rods matched to 4000-8000 sized reels.

cheers.




cheynes beach??

has anyone been really successful fishing cheynes beach or the area from shore? i was down ther xmas las year caught a heap of herring from the beach but nothing much else. seen a few sharks. but i was lucky enough to have a boat down there so we caught qween snapper,blue groper,harlis,black ares,sea sweep, nanagi. but this year there wont be a boat . so if anyone can point me to where i should try it would be great. or even still take me out on ya boat and i will take you to the spot haha. thanx


SQUID Fishing Help thread

Hey guys, was thinking of doing some squidding. I need any help on techniques, locations , and lures and whatever other information you gusy can give. i hope everyone who is in the know how contributes to  this thread so as other members can have a little insight in to what it is about as well.. thanks again... eagerly awaiting the replies..


Tailor about!

Just talking to some mates that have been doing alright on tailor early mornings up the northan beaches. From pinneroo point up to brighton beach. Looks like some choppers are coming in early this year. Baitcasting mulies into likley spots have done the damage for them in the 40cm range. About time they have turned up. Heads up for the landbased guys around. Even some reports of mullas from the beaches as well! Up to the 8kg mark......only rumours at this stage but worth a crack. Cheers Chris.


end of an era (not fishing related)

sadly my dreads have bin lopped off :( had to get a new haircut for my job at bcf :D start there on monday, so now im just a normal short back and sides boy :(


White Hills/ Preston

Thinking about hittin the White Hills south stretch of beach up tomorrow to give the new fourbie a bit of a thrashin', just to see how she goes. As i haven't been down that stretch for ages, was wondering if anyone here has, and can give me an idea of what the beach is like? Don't wanna put the new toy in at the deep end till i know what she's capable of. So, has anyone been down there on the beach in the last week or so that can give me a bit of a heads up??


Fishing hillarys tomorrow

Around 700 to 730 am Spess and myself and  a m8 of mine, Any 1 welcome


Getting ready for Summer!

Gday all,

Hopefully the following guidelines will give you a basic understanding of what to look for when selecting a location to fish on the beach.

WHAT IS A FEATURE?
Before start detailing how to locate a feature, it's important to understand what a feature is and how it's created. A feature on a beach can be concentrated area that has differing characteristics to the remainder of the beach or simply an area that stands out. Deeper water in comparisons to the rest of the beach and irregular wave action are the two most prodominant characteristics that indicate a feature. Common types of features such as gutters, holes and channels are created when underwater currents combine with wave and wind action to gouge trenches and gullies in the sand beneath the water's surface. These currents or rips remove large amounts of sand in a concentrated area over a period of time. The circumlative effect of all these natural occurences help create some type of feature.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Waves & Surf: When watching the surf look for irregular wave patterns, lack of breaking waves, and waves that appear to begin to break then reform into a rolling swell. All these factors indicate deeper water and therefore a feature with potential to hold a fish or two. It's stating the obvious to say a lot of wave action means plenty of white water. Therefore, lack of breaking waves would subsquently mean less white water than the remainder of the beach. This is an important rule for locating some deep water. Also pay close attention to the direction the waves hit the beach, the way they recede back into the ocean and the movement of the surface foam or white water. This will indicate some type of rip, current or channel. This may be relatively insignificant to the inexperienced fisho, but a seasoned beach goer will know this area is a worthy spot to target.
Sand: If you arrive at a beach in low light conditions and can't make out the lay of the land, it can be extremely difficult to pinpoint any worthy features. Checking out the sand formation between the high and low water points can be a tell-tale sign of a channel or small gutter running perpindicular to the beach. To help find these areas look for ridges and undulations in the sand. In particular, concentrate on the high water mark as any significant peaks or throughs on the beach will normally spell deeper water adjacent to these areas. The gradient or angle of the sand running into the water can also give some indication of the water depth.
Water: Possibly the simplest characteristics to describe in theory is how to locate deep water. Colour nad contrast in the water will enable you to identify the deeper areas. A dark blue patch of water along the beach will stand out. Of course, not all gutters and holes are subsequently deeper then the surrounding water so with shallower features the water may only be a shade darker in contrast to the rest of the beach. A general ruke of thumb is that the deeper the feature the bigger the contrast or darker the colour of the water.
When: The final consideration is exactly when should you go about checking out and beach formations. If you take a stroll along your selected stretch of beach or position yourself on a high vantage point at low tide, any features will stand out. At low tide andy gutters or channels will be easier to distinguish than at high tide. At full water features may be hidden by breaking waves and white water.

SUMMARY
The next time your on a beach, have identified sometype of feature using the strategies outlined above and nailed a few fish, take a mental picture or better take a picture with the digital camera and remember the formations of the waves. Once you've mastered the ability to identify formations off the beach you'll be in a good standing when ever you cast a line on off the sand.





BREAMSKIS

Hey fellas headed out with LOCO ( BREAM KING- hahaha) for a fish on saturday at the narrows. didnt get into much but managed to pull in a huge bream.( Huge by  my expectations..33 cm and another slightly smaller...its all about the tming for breamski in my humble opinion. no bites as soon as we got there around midnight but when it hit 230am they were on the bite... so were the blowies which was surpring cause i alwasy thought they rarely come out at night.. anyway its a good spot if u like staying for the long haul...would have stayed longer if not for the blowies ...oh yeah and there was this other dude there who was fishing as well.. he said a little earlier he had a big run on his bigger rig ( mulloway or ray or something BIG).. we had our bigger rigs out as well with the whoel range of baits..( scallies, mullet, squid, ) but no action..but still was a hell of a night..the photos on me phone will find a way to load it up..alright nice one guys


Hillarys Soft Plastics

just wondering any one caught anything decent (mainly on soft plastics) around hillarys marina since the humpback washed in?