rickmarlin62 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 have any raiders been to shark bay wa ..my mate and I are trying to plan a road trip next year...any advice on time of year/actual destinations/gear needed/tips to take heed of....cheers rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Haven't been but have a look at the fishewrecked wa site, it has heaps of info which would be useful.. Good luck..... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Never been there but I hear its home to some jumbo tailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 cheers for info ..u don't need to go wa for big tailor..my biggest locally on central coast is 8.2 kg..maybe someone else will have been there..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookiefisher Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 i went there 2 years ago around this time and stayed on dirk hartog island. the fishing was red hot from the first day with over 100 fish landed each day. we only bottom bashed and was with a charter but we landed some nice fish like snapper up to 85cm, 10kg coral trout and a bunch of emperor. i highly rate it as a fishing destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 we were thinking may/june or maybe later ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I've fished there a little but only land based. Places like Kalbarri, Shark bay, and Exmouth were the areas I fished which in my opinion blow away our east coast. Heading further north from there it only gets better, though you do need to be extra carefull keeping your gear safe. Not sure if you have a copy of the fish finder mag but this is a must for the travelling angler (especially over there) http://www.fishfinderbooks.com Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 we want to try steep pt and some other lbg spots and we are taking a 15ft tinnie..what is the best time of year weather wise..????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlersbay boy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hey Mate I was over at Coral bay fishing in June & I have also fished port hedland. Winter is much better heat and insect wise the heat will take its toll & you will be drained of all blood by miggies in summer If you fish the deeper water you will get solid red emperor Cobia sharks & a heap more. Reefs hold Spanish gts & sharks. You need solid gear as the fish pull hard & did I mention the sharks ! they are next level over there, just getting a fish to the boat is a miracle. I found jigs work best in 20m plus with bait just attaching sharks. Stick baits poppers plastics & metal for the shallower stuff. The water over there is really salty so bring real oil for your line rollers ( if not mag sealed) as they will seize up after a few outings. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) If I was heading thee I'd probably time my trip to swim with the Whale Sharks in Exmouth. I think April - May is the time of year. Edited October 7, 2016 by welst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 we have had plenty of whale shark experience on the nth coast..two trips in a row we had them rubbing noses on outboard leg..we will be keen to have a dive but I think we have one thing in mind.LOBSTERS..yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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