lasue@wn.com.au http://www.murchisonboathire.com.au/MURCHISON BOAT HIRE OCTOBER 2010 ELETTER
Things have quieten down a fair bit with the 2 month demersal fish closure on at the moment, but it gives me
time to do much needed maintenance on the boats and trailers. The closure reopens on the 15th November,
the same day as the cray season starts. The abalone season opened this month but the swells have
kept most of us off the reef, but the younger guys with snorkels are getting a few.
The whales have been great this year
The whales have been very cooperative and friendly this year, ooh and aaaringa lot of hirers!
Exmouth Trip
Ian (Bruno) Brunette and Rob Jacobs hired my 5.3m boat for a trip up to Exmouth.
The trip was particularly special for them as it represented 3 generations of the family fishing together for the first time.
They stayed at the Lighthouse Caravan Park and launched each day out of Tanatabiddi.
Winds were particularly strong for them especially the first few days (30 plus knots)
but always dropping off in the afternoons. Staying mostly inside the reef and targeting bottom species they managed to catch
a number of different species of fish including baldchin grouper, sweetlip and spangled emperor, fingermark,
trevally and the ever present charlie courts.
Josh above landed some nice fish such as this tusk fish and released some for next time.
On the last few days they were able to get out wide and target billfish and Grandpa (Graham Sansom) boated his first ever marlin.
Good friends of Bruno’s (the Ringrose family) were also up there on holiday and their eldest sons (Jarrod & Jordan)
Went out for the day and boated their first marlins
whilst Ken (dad) landed his biggest marlin to date after a great battle!All marlin were caught on Richter lures.
One of the tuna that they hooked was speared by a billfish – now that’s unusual!!Travelling around Australia
Rick Burke and partner, Kelly, from Queensland were travelling down from up north on a long trip around Australia
and stopped in for a fish. Rick is originally from Geraldton and wanted to show the kids around and get them into some fish.
Heading south along the cliffs the fish came from close in towards the end of the cliffs.
Rick Burke and partner, Kelly, from Queensland were travelling down from up north on a long trip around Australia
and stopped in for a fish. Rick is originally from Geraldton and wanted to show the kids around and get them into some fish.
Heading south along the cliffs the fish came from close in towards the end of the cliffs.
They all got into undersize pinkies, some size blue-lined emperor
A gold-spot morwong 
and a couple of just size pinkies to take home. It was a good day out seeing dolphins and some late tunabut unfortunately the two kids not shown here were too sick to stay upright for long.
Luckily the bananas packed for lunch were spotted before heading out too far and disposed of before they puta big damper on the day, as they did last week for a group!
Gift vouchers
Stuck for a Christmas gift this year?
We can give out gift vouchers to be redeemed for a boat of choice when ever they want.
Just call me on 9937 2043 and get one sent to you.
What a good idea!
Stuck for a Christmas gift this year?
We can give out gift vouchers to be redeemed for a boat of choice when ever they want.
Just call me on 9937 2043 and get one sent to you.
What a good idea!
Boat Ramp Mats Laid
At last, the shire has laid the long promised concrete mats at the northern boat ramp.
The big excavator is in town constructing the land backed wharf between the jetty and pens.
At last, the shire has laid the long promised concrete mats at the northern boat ramp.
The big excavator is in town constructing the land backed wharf between the jetty and pens.
Lifting the mats into place.
The finished ramp. Now we will be able to pull the boats out without worrying about spinning tyres& digging up the ramp.
Land Backed Wharf
Construction has started on the land backed wharf that is being built between the old wooden service jetty & the cray boat pens.
I haven’t seen any plans so what it is going to look like I have no idea. It will howeverstop the congestion of the cray boats unloading crays and refuelling at the old wooden service jetty.
Bucks Weekend Away
Leon Sykes was up with 10 mates to celebrate mate, Ryan’s, bucks night. Unable to get in before the 15th October
demersal fish closure, (reopens 15th Dec.) decided to just catch and release and have a good time. They booked both 6.5m boats and
unfortunately pick a very windy week end. They caught fish though and had a great time.
Leon tells the story via email.
Hi Laurie,Thanks again for the use of the boats ! They are fantastic and I’m sure we'll be back soon. Just might wait till we can actually keep the fish tho!Well the first day we didn’t have much luck and the sou westerly kicked in early and hard, but the Saturday was a little different in that the
day started off south easterly, and after a few small bites to the north, we started heading back towards the river mouth to save a rough trip back
coz the wind was starting to swing south west. After trolling for a bit outside the mouth we saw a small 4 foot hammer head cruising the surface,
& after a couple of attempts we lost him in the wind swell. So we anchored & spent about 20 mins on the bottom before Ryan caught the first pinky,
& then my brother, Daniel landed an 81cm snapper & then one every 20 minutes or so!It was great to get some nice fish in the boat, and so hard to throw them back! Thanks again mate and I’m sure we'll be getting in touch soon!Leon
Leon Sykes was up with 10 mates to celebrate mate, Ryan’s, bucks night. Unable to get in before the 15th October
demersal fish closure, (reopens 15th Dec.) decided to just catch and release and have a good time. They booked both 6.5m boats and
unfortunately pick a very windy week end. They caught fish though and had a great time.
Leon tells the story via email.
Hi Laurie,Thanks again for the use of the boats ! They are fantastic and I’m sure we'll be back soon. Just might wait till we can actually keep the fish tho!Well the first day we didn’t have much luck and the sou westerly kicked in early and hard, but the Saturday was a little different in that the
day started off south easterly, and after a few small bites to the north, we started heading back towards the river mouth to save a rough trip back
coz the wind was starting to swing south west. After trolling for a bit outside the mouth we saw a small 4 foot hammer head cruising the surface,
& after a couple of attempts we lost him in the wind swell. So we anchored & spent about 20 mins on the bottom before Ryan caught the first pinky,
& then my brother, Daniel landed an 81cm snapper & then one every 20 minutes or so!It was great to get some nice fish in the boat, and so hard to throw them back! Thanks again mate and I’m sure we'll be getting in touch soon!Leon
Daniel Sykes holds his 81cm pinky that had to be released.
Ryan Mouritz with his 60cm fish
Jess got the small oneDaniel Sykes sent an email as well and this is his story
Good morning Laurie,
I just wanted to write you a quick email and send you some pics of our recent weekend in Kalbarri.
The weather was less than perfect fishing conditions with a 3 meter swell and wind gusts pushing the 30 knot mark
made for some fun in open water. This said the two boats we had handled the conditions very well considering as we were trolling for pelagics.
This returned no results and the decision was made to come in closer and anchor for a little bit of bottom fishing.
We were in about 8 meters of water and although it was a little bumpy it was not too bad and after about 10 minutes Ryan’s
reel came alive as the bait was taken. After a short fight the fish was brought on board and we were all
excited to see it was a nice size pink snapper weighing in at just on 6 kilos.
The boat came alive with everyone now keen to get a little piece of the action. Jess was next with a small pink snapper
& more yells of excitement. Other species were caught and released then it started to quieten of a little,
even the ocean seemed to back off and calm down, we were all saying that we thought they may have gone off the bite but
then my rod came alive and was heavily bent over with a fish that was very keen to stay on the bottom.
When we got it into the boat we all just sat there and looked at it then at each other, it was one of if not the
biggest pink snapper I had caught let alone seen.
The fish weighed in over 12 kilos and measured 81cm.With there being a full ban on demersals, photos of all fish were taken and then they were returned to their blue home for another day.
All in all it was a great weekend away and I would recommend it to anyone.
Thanks again Laurie and we look forward to see you again soon.
Daniel Sykes
The dredge is working full time in the river, which I think, is attracting snapper and mulloway to the river mouth.
6.1m Refit, Respray, Rewire.
After 11 years poor old Bulawayo Buoy was a bit worse for wear, so it is time to giveher a full refit. I have pulled everything out, removed the motor, and am presently
sanding the whole boat back ready for a full respray. I will then rewire and refit with
it out like new, and renovate the trailer. You won’t recognise it after!
New Murchison Boat Hire 60 second promo clip
David Belfield was up in Kalbarri recently shooting video for inclusion on a website showing
Virtual Kalbarri where you can click on a business, tour, attraction and a 30 or 60 second clip will screen.
You can watch mine on this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCInsmMweM
or the Kalbarri site @
http://www.kalbarrivirtualtours.com/
Daniel Sykes got the bite of the month landing this 81cm snapper from my 6.5m boat just out of the river mouththis month. Caught during the 2 month demersal closure, he had to let it go. It will be waiting for you
next time you come up Daniel!
See all the previous Bite of the Month winners on my website.
Kalbarri Offshore & Angling Club Monthly Comp.Saturday 23rd October.
A few fish caught during the comp were
Gary’s 2 mulloway from the river 
and a beach caught one for Colin.Only one boat went out and caught whiting, the demersal fish closure affects everyone.
The 2 month closure reopens on the 15th December
Popular Northern Destinations
Thevenard Island
There are new managers at the Onslow Mackerel Motel, Colin and Rosa will now look after you on the mainland.
Rosa will take your accommodation booking for the Onslow Mackerel Motel if you would like to stay. Phone her on 9184 6586
Colin will sort you out with a lock up storage area for trailers and your vehicle when you are at the island.
Drew is still the Island manager: 9184 6444, or assistant managers Jamie & Jessy
This year the 6.1m and 7.8m boats are already booked for Thevenard Island but there are still spaces available for adventures in this great place.
bookings@mackerelislands.com.au
Check out the website: http://www.mackerelislands.com.au/
Gnaraloo Station
Gnaraloo contacts for accommodation:
Barbara: 9315 4809
Email: bookings@gnaraloo.com.au
Website: Gnaraloo.com.au
Game, Bottom and Beach Fishing Action
These links will take you to Youtube showing some great action video clips taken from
my boats and also a very good mulloway from the beach.
Triple tuna hook-up
Dhuie and snapper
Beach mulloway
Remember if you rent our accommodation in Kalbarri you get big discounts on our boats.
Have a look on my website for the details, and check out the savings.
Big bait – big fish
Laurie
Thevenard Island
There are new managers at the Onslow Mackerel Motel, Colin and Rosa will now look after you on the mainland.
Rosa will take your accommodation booking for the Onslow Mackerel Motel if you would like to stay. Phone her on 9184 6586
Colin will sort you out with a lock up storage area for trailers and your vehicle when you are at the island.
Drew is still the Island manager: 9184 6444, or assistant managers Jamie & Jessy
This year the 6.1m and 7.8m boats are already booked for Thevenard Island but there are still spaces available for adventures in this great place.
bookings@mackerelislands.com.au
Check out the website: http://www.mackerelislands.com.au/
Gnaraloo Station
Gnaraloo contacts for accommodation:
Barbara: 9315 4809
Email: bookings@gnaraloo.com.au
Website: Gnaraloo.com.au
Game, Bottom and Beach Fishing Action
These links will take you to Youtube showing some great action video clips taken from
my boats and also a very good mulloway from the beach.
Triple tuna hook-up
Dhuie and snapper
Beach mulloway
Remember if you rent our accommodation in Kalbarri you get big discounts on our boats.
Have a look on my website for the details, and check out the savings.
Big bait – big fish
Laurie
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Early morning light on the moored boats at Thevenard Island
A Salt exporting town with a long conveyor belt jetty loads the salt onto the ships.
We stayed in the cabin on the left 
and the filleting tables on the beach.
I got a nice coral trout 
and John a rankin from a spot 12m deep not far from the island that was already marked
We moved out deeper looking for a red emperor but
John’s double header put a lot of pressure on his outfit.
with John winning the Biggest Mackerel Trophy. 
Sue did well
My yellow fin was a surprise 
and I got my first wahoo of 7kgs. I also won the runner up highest point scoring mackerel.
Paul’s mackerel coming up to the side of the boat 
and some of the gear we used.
Refuelling at Nanutarra, a have to stop place and the most expensive fuel at $1.75.9 litre. 
You even have to wait for the
Dan was onto a snapper first, but Jessica had all the bites, 
landing a small cod, 
an undersize dhuie
a size snapper 
and then went on to catch a 4th species, a blue-lined emperor!
Ron got his dhuie on soft plastics, 
and Joel Lee got the biggest fish he has ever caught, a
It was not long till hook-up on one of these very tough fighting silver drummer.
David is not featured this time, unfortunately not landing a fish, but his crew did well!
Susan got a small red emperor, not knowing what it was returned it. It was just under 40cm so under size, so good that it went back.
and a breaksea cod
