shaneomack05

A lot of fog around the state this morning, it looked pretty speccy in Myponga reservoir, so had to stop for a pic.  So many great views but only had time for a quick stop
Cheers
Rod

When I was young I stepped on a flathead and its not the nicest thing I've had happen to me. I just sat down in the water down the beach and it slowly went away. Someone else told me that urinating on it makes it go away a lot quicker. Food for thought anyway. Shane

dont get caught on someones property over there! you may not make it back to the mainland! thats no joke either. there are some strange dudes on the island and they'll feed you to their marron if they catch ya! good luck making it back alive!shane

dont get caught on someones property over there! you may not make it back to the mainland! thats no joke either. there are some strange dudes on the island and they'll feed you to their marron if they catch ya! good luck making it back alive!shane

Trial project welcomed by recreational fishersWestern Australia’s peak recreational fishing body Recfishwest has welcomed the State Government’s unveiling today of the first artificial reef project in the south-west region. Recfishwest Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Rowland said the $2.38 million initiative to establish the State’s first artificial reef trial on the south-west coast would increase habitat for key fish species. "The Royalties for Regions program funding and $520,000 from recreational licencing revenue has enabled the artificial reefs initiative to come to fruition," Dr Rowland said. "This is a fantastic tangible benefit for recreational fishers who purchase a fishing licence. With the first artificial reefs being located near Bunbury and Quindalup boat ramps, they will be a great resource for small boats to access. "Recfishwest undertook a significant consultation process with local fishers to select the best locations." Dr Rowland said the locations selected for artificial reefs are based on a strict set of environmental parameters such as water currents, depth and bottom type. "Local fishers will be engaged in monitoring programs to determine the effectiveness of the structures and assess the benefits to the community. "If these structures meet their potential, they will benefit the environment and local communities; complement Western Australia’s robust and adaptive fisheries’ management approach; and help ensure fish stocks remain sustainable."Map with artificial reef location here http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/PublishingImages/Media%20Releases/Photos/Artificial_Reef_Site_Assessment_%20Proposed_Sites%20-.pdf Would love to see a few of these dotted along our coast line Cheers 4THA

Just the local fella for me Pay a bit more perhaps,but a good yarn and a bit of info here and there is invaluable.........plus,he has to earn a crust as well

its bloody heavy duty as well. if anyone knows who's it is, my old man has it at carrickalinga.cheersshane

here's the part that was meant to be put up earlier.cheers

Ok fisho's. I've waited but no one has replied about the missing trailer part that was found at wirina. So I thought I'd put a picture up of the piece so here's the pic.Shane

1st legal flathead, 1st legal snapper and 1st mully. I've got a 4wd now for salt creek and a tinny for yorkes so I've got no excuses and will have to keep trying til I've got the photo!

Well yep having used my Caldia 2506s recently on squid, it is one super smooth, enjoyalbe and sexy looking real if I do say so myself. I tell it its sexy too but it doesnt even blush! LOLBut in saying that I saw a mate _ not mentioning any names Shaneomack05 that has a fully sick TD Daiwa Feugo in like a 2000 size, it is silver with red piping. its is a mean reel and apparently you can get them to Aus for like $230So my two pics from the daiwa stable for that budget are the Caldia 2506 or TD Feuogo (its sexy check it out)The reason the feugo is better than the caldia is the drag rating the caldia 2506 only has 3kg of drag which is not much where the feugo has an impressive 8.8kg. Not sure if the Feugo is superceeded or a model from a few years back but with specs like its got I wouldnt be caring.http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=439

Hey ShaneomackI picked up a Berkley IM7 Dropshot Tournament Pro Gen II, one piece 6.6’ 8-10kg Jerk-n-Jig for $100 at Ray and Annes last night. That’s way under your budget for what I believe is a quality SP Snapper rod. Lots of beer tokens left over. I matched it up with a Shimano Aernos 4000FA, spooled with 15lb Tufline XP Red. To say I’m excited about using this combo on an upcoming Snapper charter is a massive understatement. :woohoo: Cheers.

some really good rod choices here.My pic for your feugo would be the 661HFS SPELLBINDER.the Samiki as mentioned by Southie - this is a weapon as well for the money!And thirdly the 701 Snap.If you had a 4000 the order of preference would be the other way round, but becuase you have a 2500 the slightly shorter Spellbinder and its blank diameter are going to suit your reel down to the ground.Make sure you get to R&A's to check it out.After five more minutes stewing over this one.Im thinking both the Spellbinder and the Samaki are truely wicked sticks value for money wise.if I was offered both and had to pic one, I would have to flip a coin to choose.

For the price that you want to spend, I would highly recommend a Wilson Live Fibre or Texalium. I personally use Live Fibre rods and I cannot fault them. I will be having a Sale in my shop starting Friday 25th November and lasting until the 31st December where I will be selling all of the Rods, Reels and Combo's for a maximum price of wholesale cost plus 10% plus GST.RegardsSteve - Let's Go Fishin'

samaki camo cast 8-15lb rod... feels like a bream rod aswell but geez loaded up they are killer ... $150 at tackleworld metro :)they have the NEW VAMP series out aswell.. there nice aswell but there $200 i much prefer the camo imho.....

i bought the 702 tcurve for this purpose the other week. Haven't taken it out yet but i love it

I would have a look at the lower end G Loomis GL3 range for those $$

Hey Mate. I am actually also in the process of buying a SP Snapper Rod/Combo. What I have chosen is the Shimano Jewel 762 Snapper 5 - 8 KG and will be teaming it up with a Shimano Saros 4000F. It will set you back around $260 full combo. (Not inc. Braid) But it just depends what brands you like. I am a Shimano man so for around that price rangee you could get a really top qaulity Rod. I reckon the T Curve T Series 701 Snapper would be right up your alley. $245 on Motackle. Check it out here mate! http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=product&product_id=4088TT

I'm loving my Okuma Signature series,feels like a bream rod but rated to 10 kilos from the SFS cavan. cheers brenton

Hey Shane,Try a Daiwa 661HFS Spellbinder. 5-9kg line rating. 10-28g Cast Weight. Ray & Anne's have them for $179.00 as does Motackle. I have one myself. Latest capture, 7kg Snapper. Great rod. Got it coupled with a 2500F Ci4 Stradic, 15lb Platyl braid.http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=product&product_id=7696

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/archive/index.php/t-61988.htmlcheck that out

i use mine on the day, fresh is best

I just put them in damp sand wrapped in paper right into the freezer.. that way when you go fishing they are almost identical qualityPersonally it works for me anyway