Hi all,

I'm an experienced freshwater fisher and boater but still learning the ropes in the big blue and I'm looking for any deckie spots to get out there and catch some decent fish (I don't mind the herring but would like a shot at something more impressive). I'm no newbie, done a lot of fishing and caught lots of saltwater fish off charters etc, but still learning the 'where, when and with what' of sea fishing off Perth.

I live in Tapping (NOR, near Joondalup) so ideally looking at going out of Hillarys, Ocean Reef, Mindarie or Two Rocks. Would be great if I could find someone local for regular trips. I'm available most weekends and often during the week on Wed & Fri. Ideally looking for someone careful and/or experienced to go out with. If you like to head out to the continental shelf in your 3m tinny in a 5m swell whilst fired up on Jim Beam, then I'm probably not your man.

Happy to pay reasonable deckie costs (share of fuel, bait, ice etc) as well as do my share of the work (launching, fish cleaning, boat cleaning etc)

Have enough of my own gear and tackle to adequately handle most situations.

Have my own PFDs, offshore flares and  a portable fishfinder if needed

Have a Recreational Skippers Ticket (I had an inflatable with 25hp but sold it recently, have driven boats on and off most of my life)

Have a RFBL so can catch my own bag limit (with any luck)

Have a couple of sea-going fishing Kayaks, so could reciprocate if you are into kayak fishing (very low fuel costs - 5 weeta-bix will get you out to 3-mile and back )

Probably only fair to mention that I have occasionally suffered from a bit of techni-colour burleying, but usually fine if I take my ginger and travacalms. I'm not one to ask to go back anyway, and I promise to wash off any unwanted designs down the side of your pride and joy.

PM me if you have a spot open. I'm not fussy but would ideally like to know where you're planning on heading and what you're targeting and also what type of boat and likely costs. 

Also, I'm happy to meet up with anyone local for a mutual 'check-out' and chat beforehand, even if you don't have any trips planned.

Thanks, Greg