Fishing Western Australian Style

[slendersunfish]

Im moving there now!

[chesters1]

is the hat obligitory

[Stax]

'is the hat obligitory"

 

In March (summer here) the temps can reach 45C (110F) and sunburn becomes a real problem. Loads of suncream and a hat is a requirement.

There is no shade, no hiding from the sun that rises at 5am and sets at 8pm. The temp was still about 37C (100F) at 11pm. Drinking lots of fluid is aslo required, about 6-8 pints of sports drinks per day.

[Norm B]

'is the hat obligitory"

 

In March (summer here) the temps can reach 45C (110F) and sunburn becomes a real problem. Loads of suncream and a hat is a requirement.

There is no shade, no hiding from the sun that rises at 5am and sets at 8pm. The temp was still about 37C (100F) at 11pm. Drinking lots of fluid is aslo required, about 6-8 pints of sports drinks per day.

Is rum & coke regarded as a sports drink there?

[Kagger]

Apologies for this, but I just cant help myself.

 

Stax. You spawny b'stard

 

Kagger. Currently a resident of Norfolk where the sea is full of weed and empty of fish.

[Stax]

Should be easier to find now Jonno.

[FishingGuernsey]

Hi Stax,

 

How are those things landed from the cliff. Usng one of them grapple hook type things ike i've seen on rex hunt (and in one of your pics)? How do they work and where can I get one online? There are a few spots here where I could do with one of them as drop nets are difficult to use at them. I guess anything hooked is terminal though? No C&R?

 

Cheers

 

Andy

[chevin]

Yeah, the fishing here is beyond belief. I went fishing out from one of the Perth harbours on Boxing Day and had five Samson fish, all in the 50lb region. They are called Samson fish because of their strength - and don't they fight! I was knackered by the end of the day! But that isn't an unsual day if you are chasing sambos. They grow big - to over 100lbs - they swim in huge shoals and they are always hungry!

[Norm B]

Yeah, the fishing here is beyond belief. I went fishing out from one of the Perth harbours on Boxing Day and had five Samson fish, all in the 50lb region. They are called Samson fish because of their strength - and don't they fight! I was knackered by the end of the day! But that isn't an unsual day if you are chasing sambos. They grow big - to over 100lbs - they swim in huge shoals and they are always hungry!

A bit like our cod then.

[chevin]

Hi Stax,

 

How are those things landed from the cliff. Usng one of them grapple hook type things ike i've seen on rex hunt (and in one of your pics)? How do they work and where can I get one online? There are a few spots here where I could do with one of them as drop nets are difficult to use at them. I guess anything hooked is terminal though? No C&R?

 

Cheers

 

Andy

 

You can get them here.

 

http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=1349

 

Spaniards and snapper are top eating so quite a few of them are kept for the table. I like to cold smoke Spaniards. They are even better than Scottish smoked salmon!

Edited December 31, 2006 by chevin