Like a Sturgeon

http://youtu.be/8XX2c1gFnDUVery impressive stuff in country similar to our coast line!

Well done mate, plan hatched and executed. Why don't you make metro blue marlin your next target? Going by your recent form, id say you'd be in with a chance!

Mate, pm pirate pom, he catches garfish land based in his sleep! They pretty much line up pre crumbed for his autograph when he shows up at north haven

good stuff Alex, always nice see such great contributions!

who's the young bloke holding the salmon in the last photo Pom?

Ale, have you ever tried feeding out your line on a decent weight sinker as you slowly cruise to a fishing spot and wind it in under tension? Works a treat for me on the odd occasion the line just doesn't feel right in the spool. JMO, and it only work if you have a boat I guess...

doesn't get any beeter than that mate, the smiles say it all!

If you aren't catching snapper on your usual ground its time to branch out, they are there, its a matter of using your sounder and plonking yourself on top of some fish, especially off west beach. I fish out there regularly and never seem to fish the same spot twice, just cruise around sounding into the current and if you seen something stop on top of it and get some berley down. Dunno if thats what you do already, I don't mean to sound patronizing.

got to agree about the shakespeare reels, I have one also, I've had it for about 5 years and recently put it on a little 6' catana, its my slimy mack and gar outfit, soooo smooth, and only cost like $45. Dunno how they go drag wise for softies on nastier fish, you want to be able to put the hurt on bigger fish. Thats why I like my pflueger, 5kgs of drag and its about a 2000 size reel.

I bought one of these from a guy in NSW, its awesome value and a really really really- I stress, REALLY good casting reel, with a solid drag.Not sure if the link worked, its a Pflueger Arbor SW30

If you get a good hit off the spines behind their head on your right hand, hit your left hand repeatedly with something heavy until you can't feel the pain in your right hand any more.Simples!

I heard that south of West beach all the fishermen use only tree bark canoes and if they catch a fish they have to share it with the shaman of the village- bad voodoo otherwise.

DRINK FEST! DRINK FEST! DRINK FEST!or just a few quiet ones.

Maybe a forum trip? Get a few boats together and head over to wedge?

Hey mate, I just did the floor on my tabs with new marine carpet and a whole new floor. I removed both seats to maximise deck room so I can sleep 3 on the deck for over night trips, and its the best thing I've done. I've never had an issue keeping carpet clean, just use a bio degradeable detergent and give it a good scrub with a pressure wash every now and again. The pros definitely out way the cons in my opinion, there's nothing like the feeling of carpet under foot when your fishing. I used the thicker marine carpet and the turf adhesive to hold it all down. Easy and it looks great. Hope this helps

the first fish caught in your newly restored sexy tub while out in the gulf chasing monster winter reds should be a spiritual experiance. I wouldn't want to be clutching the gunnels spraying breakfast all over the gulf!Pack a sea anchor if you do venture out, definately don't want a motor issue to be addressed without the bow pointing into the chop....

Hi everyone,I'm after some advice, I've got a daiwa C1012 bay jigging on the way from Japan and I'm looking for a rod to match it with. I've been to rayannes, Bcf and tackle world, but I'm struggling. I want something with a longer split butt, suitable for light jigging, not a barra stick or typical bait caster rod. Does anone know a tackle store in adelaide that has a big range of Wilson rods? They seem to have some nice light jigging rods in the 6'6 to 7' size, if anyone has seen anything with a decent casting action and a longer butt in the 5-9kg range some advice would be much appreciated.

I'm a big fan of Binks marine, I had a faulty anchor switch, went in and made enquiries. Although he couldn't help me he took the time to identify and find the switch on line from the manufacturer, and sent me on my merry way, I had the switch in my hand 2 day later delivered to my house.Another time I go in after my dad attempted to destroy my trailer lights and wiring, instead of selling me what he had on the shelf, he advises me to shop around and get a heavier duty assembly for my trailer.Not the regular, "i'll get it in (and double the price)" sales pitch, just honest, helpful advice both times.Absolutely no hesitations in making Binks my first stop for anything, whether it be fittings, bolts, extra tackle, bait or burley.Yes I'm developing a man crush

Just got back from off west beach, great conditions and ruggers everywhere! a few minutes of sounding the 15 meter mark. Boated plenty, only kept 2 in the low forties. Unfortunately dropped a decent rugger on a lumo plastic, shame the rains a comin.

That's what I call having a bad day!

I have a transom mounted burley bucket on my Tabs- Plastic with a stainless masher, its great for mashing up slimy frames, Pilchards, and dispersing pellets soaked in oil. I usually run it in conjunction with a burley bucket supended off the bottom. I had a ~10 kg snapper come up and sniff it at the illusion under light when I was packing up, it works a treat. Until I have a grey suit chew it in half, I'm going to keep using it. I'd get plastic if you are going to get one, not as noisy while you are mashing and not as many tears if there is an accicdent. Oh and make up a hoe-like plastic thingo to clean it out on the water, nothin worse than a few rancid fish heads stinking the garage out!

Just go over man! April and October! You could always buzz over to the other side of the peninsula if its a bit sloppy from a westerly. April= Big reds, whiting, squid October= More big reds, whiting and squid!

oh dear, this post has just reminded me I have a tub of gents- probably cooked or cacooned gents in my boat. can't wait to make that discovery!

bouyweather is good, but you must pay for an extended forecast. then there's the good 'ole BOM

I agree with scaleytom, I recently bought a new 4000d and its a beautiful little reel. First trip we were out metro and after a slow night... Zing! off goes the runner with a single circle hook, snap the handle and set circle in the rod holder- the only keeper between the 3 of us. A week later at the illusion, I'm flicking plastics and zing goes the bait runner- wander over, snap the handle, a nice 2.5 kg rugger. They are a great reel if used right, and they are super smooth!