Kingsley

There's some real gold on the site if you dig tony (search) ;)Here's a good one.http://www.strikehook.com/forum/42-metropolitan/392-elly-sI'd suggest digging through the old posts, note the months of the year and approx locations etc, then maybe check the historical weather info for water temps etc.

They can get bloody big too.Have heard of people eating them before, apparently not the worst thing in the world but can be a bit mushy?

just 9 more no's...... :PSeriously, I wouldn't want it open for rec fishing. In a week or two the place would be raped.I reckon the below water structure should be left and open it to diving, that way whatever mini sanctuary that is there is left as it has been for the last 30odd years.

just 9 more no's...... :PSeriously, I wouldn't want it open for rec fishing. In a week or two the place would be raped.I reckon the below water structure should be left and open it to diving, that way whatever mini sanctuary that is there is left as it has been for the last 30odd years.

just 9 more no's...... :PSeriously, I wouldn't want it open for rec fishing. In a week or two the place would be raped.I reckon the below water structure should be left and open it to diving, that way whatever mini sanctuary that is there is left as it has been for the last 30odd years.

just 9 more no's...... :PSeriously, I wouldn't want it open for rec fishing. In a week or two the place would be raped.I reckon the below water structure should be left and open it to diving, that way whatever mini sanctuary that is there is left as it has been for the last 30odd years.

just 9 more no's...... :PSeriously, I wouldn't want it open for rec fishing. In a week or two the place would be raped.I reckon the below water structure should be left and open it to diving, that way whatever mini sanctuary that is there is left as it has been for the last 30odd years.

Pretty sure there is somewhere in the Moonta area where you can hire a boat? if you split the costs it works out better than a charter.If memory serves me correctly, Kelvin posted about hiring a boat up there with his brother and father, which meant they could get out in the bay and fish when and where they wanted.**EDIT**ah, the search is a wonderful thing:http://www.strikehook.com/forum/43-yorke-peninsula/175851-port-hughes#175851

Hi,I have been slowly posting video's of wrecks etc around SA waters as well as other places.So far I have theSaurian (one of Stanvac Barges (larger of the three)Lumb, of Port NoarlungaSeawolf, of Port Noarlunga - a memorial videoGlenelg DredgeGlenelg BargeClarries (Claries / Clarry's) further out from GlenelgClan Ranald, Edithburghplus various jetties and other interests around SA.If any of these sites are of interest to you then you can see what they look like from underwater. They can be seen on youtube - Ozdiverdownhttp://www.youtube.com/ozdiverdownIf there is a forum page for specific locations /wrecks then they can be referenced in there if it is of benefit to anyoneall the bestSavy.

On closer inspection Perry's Bend is looking more like "Perry's Bell End"....

On closer inspection Perry's Bend is looking more like "Perry's Bell End"....

yeah, what kelvin said.perfectly fine to eat fish out the onk. for some people its just the 'ick' factor coz the onk smells like poo sometimes.

Nice one 4THA. The only strange thing this year is that for some reason they have not marched south very far.... must be the desal, that's down south right?

because other states have very different marine environments and fish stocks to SA perhaps?as far as I can see, our gulfs are fairly unique.The science seems fairly legit to me, especially for snapper. having more reefs is not going to increase numbers, just aggregate fish in know locations which will then increase fishing pressure.The snapper have a yearly run from way out in the open ocean somewhere, up the gulfs, they spawn, then bugger off back out into the deep blue yonder. they are migratory... so how are more reefs going to help anything? its not going to help them get jiggy with it... they do that up in the warm gulf waters. that's the reason why there are snapper bans each year and they are bringing in the spatial closures in their breeding areas... so they are left alone to get down and dirty.That is going to do a lot more for recs than putting in reefs, more breeding, more fish, the easier it will be for you to catch one at any of the many reefs and structures already in place.I think their science is pretty damn good.also, FADs attract pelagics... how many pelagic species do we see in SA where the majority of people fish (the gulfs)? trevors... slimey macks... The page you linked to will tell you that this state has installed many artificial reefs in the 1970s, if that didn't increase fish stocks significantly then how will putting more in help? the only thing it will do is give more people a 'fishing spot' when there are already more than enough.

It just proves your a master baiter cheers brenton

because other states have very different marine environments and fish stocks to SA perhaps?as far as I can see, our gulfs are fairly unique.The science seems fairly legit to me, especially for snapper. having more reefs is not going to increase numbers, just aggregate fish in know locations which will then increase fishing pressure.The snapper have a yearly run from way out in the open ocean somewhere, up the gulfs, they spawn, then bugger off back out into the deep blue yonder. they are migratory... so how are more reefs going to help anything? its not going to help them get jiggy with it... they do that up in the warm gulf waters. that's the reason why there are snapper bans each year and they are bringing in the spatial closures in their breeding areas... so they are left alone to get down and dirty.That is going to do a lot more for recs than putting in reefs, more breeding, more fish, the easier it will be for you to catch one at any of the many reefs and structures already in place.I think their science is pretty damn good.also, FADs attract pelagics... how many pelagic species do we see in SA where the majority of people fish (the gulfs)? trevors... slimey macks... The page you linked to will tell you that this state has installed many artificial reefs in the 1970s, if that didn't increase fish stocks significantly then how will putting more in help? the only thing it will do is give more people a 'fishing spot' when there are already more than enough.

Do you believe that, that is their only job?From their own words: (1) An object of this Act is to protect, manage, use and develop the aquatic resources ofthe State in a manner that is consistent with ecologically sustainable development and,to that end, the following principles apply:(a) proper conservation and management measures are to be implemented toprotect the aquatic resources of the State from over-exploitation and ensurethat those resources are not endangered;( access to the aquatic resources of the State is to be allocated between users ofthe resources in a manner that achieves optimum utilisation and equitabledistribution of those resources to the benefit of the community;© aquatic habitats are to be protected and conserved, and aquatic ecosystemsand genetic diversity are to be maintained and enhanced;(d) recreational fishing and commercial fishing activities are to be fostered forthe benefit of the whole community;(e) the participation of users of the aquatic resources of the State, and of thecommunity more generally, in the management of fisheries is to beencouraged.(2) The principle set out in subsection (1)(a) has priority over the other principles.(3) A further object of this Act is that the aquatic resources of the State are to be managedin an efficient and cost effective manner and targets set for the recovery ofmanagement costs.

because other states have very different marine environments and fish stocks to SA perhaps?as far as I can see, our gulfs are fairly unique.The science seems fairly legit to me, especially for snapper. having more reefs is not going to increase numbers, just aggregate fish in know locations which will then increase fishing pressure.The snapper have a yearly run from way out in the open ocean somewhere, up the gulfs, they spawn, then bugger off back out into the deep blue yonder. they are migratory... so how are more reefs going to help anything? its not going to help them get jiggy with it... they do that up in the warm gulf waters. that's the reason why there are snapper bans each year and they are bringing in the spatial closures in their breeding areas... so they are left alone to get down and dirty.That is going to do a lot more for recs than putting in reefs, more breeding, more fish, the easier it will be for you to catch one at any of the many reefs and structures already in place.I think their science is pretty damn good.also, FADs attract pelagics... how many pelagic species do we see in SA where the majority of people fish (the gulfs)? trevors... slimey macks... The page you linked to will tell you that this state has installed many artificial reefs in the 1970s, if that didn't increase fish stocks significantly then how will putting more in help? the only thing it will do is give more people a 'fishing spot' when there are already more than enough.

fixed.have a look at this one more towards the end.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYQrZUu-PW8

fixed.have a look at this one more towards the end.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYQrZUu-PW8

fixed.have a look at this one more towards the end.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYQrZUu-PW8

last time I cooked up some cockles, I had only purged them overnight using the suspended onion bag method... was like eating handfuls of sand :(previously I have purged them over about 24hrs and they were fine.what kind of timeframe do you suggest purging over Ranger? and do you use some kind of air pump to keep the water oxygenated? coz if you end up with a heap of dead ones, they really stink and I think start to kill the others.

been on a few trips in the slightly bigger 640.nice boats, big and roomy but no creature comforts, pure fishing workhorse.fairly stable, but I suppose that's simply because of their size.640 with 200yam 4 stroke pushes along at about 65-70kph at WOT. cruising speed about 50.very dry ride up front with plenty of protection, only ever got wet sitting up the back.

Isn't that Marketing 101?Create the problem, offer the solution ;)"Sick and tired of blah! Well no more thanks to the amazing Thingymajig!... oh and we'll throw in some steak knives"in this case..."Sick and tired of getting sore arms from fighting huge fish all day long? Well no more thanks to the amazing Thingymajig!"

I always enjoy reading piratepom's reports.http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/248680-north-haven-gar-tommies-and-stshttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/250727-a-few-gar-off-the-rocks