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It has been a long time since this was updated so here goes.
All boats nee regular maintenance. On Nov 21 we took the boat out of the water. Dave from the marina pressure cleaned the hull and parked the boat on the Hard stand. On Saturday morning the boat got a new coat (10 Litres - Hempels Black) of antifoul from several of the members while Kevin replaced the shaft and keel anodes. Thalia 11 went back in the water on Monday morning where we discovered the24v Bilge pump had failed. A quick replacement had the boat ready for the opening of the Demersal season on the 16th December. A week later we had to replace a battery bank. It all adds to the saying that having a boat means Bring Out Another Thousand
On the 3rd December the minister released a statement that declared that there would be no demersal fishing until the Spring of 2027. So what do we do now? Several of the members wanted to put some pots in the water to catch some Rock Lobster for Christmas. This has been an outstanding success with 6 pots being pulled regularly for a catch of over 220 lobsters in 3 weeks. This is really thanks to Jim and Trevor who put in the extra effort to make it happen. Next we will be getting some octopus pots to add to the variety. When the crayfish whites run drops off at the end of December so also will the catches and it is then that we will start fishing for Whiting, Squid, Flathead and Skippy. Anchoring and burleying up will attract small Sharks, Sampson fish and other pelagics.
The next meeting is at the Maylands Yacht Club at 7:30 pm on Wednesday January 14
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on the gunwale on a calm day, feeling the gentle rock of boat and waiting for the fish to bit. Then there is nothing more exciting than feeling the tug on the line and then bend of the rod as a big Dhuey takes the bait.
This is all in a days action at the West Coast Angling Club. The fishing out from the Two Rocks is the best in the near metropolitan area. Our skippers take full advantage of the good fishing ground and their skill in finding the fish gives our members plenty of opportunity to take a good feed home.
The cost of membership and fishing day fees is by far the cheapest way to get out on the water to wet a line.
The West Coast Angling Club is very welcoming to new members. For good fishing, good fun and good times, join now.