I was there over Chrissy and there were many 6+m boats going in and out no worries but once it starts to blow up it can get a little interesting. We launched my mates 5.5m fiberglass boat with a territory so with a good 4x4 you shouldnt have any problems.
Tow the boat down, if the swell comes up its only about 20 - 25nm to run round to Flinders bay at Augusta, just drop the decky off to take the car and trailer round.
Even if you only get one or two days in it will be worth it.
not the best ramp at all. it can be very dangerous, as mentioned the swell can play a part also the weed . i have seen that ramp so covered in weed you get nose bleeds climbing over it its that high. not to mention it can get very slippeyy as it is timber.
one thing tho, if you get some fish there dont forget to feed the locals.(big rays) they are very friendly and gently, Sandy has swam with them and they will eat out of your hands.
As mentioned the ramp is pretty hairy at the best of times even when launching and retrieving a small tinnie.
Bodie and myself have been down there HEAPS of times now and seen dramas at the ramp on almost every occasion.
If the swell doesn't get you then the wind and low tides will.
There are some good options for land based fishing just near by so to save on boat repairs and to reduce stress and heartache I would suggest sticking to the land based options
One of the biggest problems there is your boat trailer actually being washed off the ramp whilst trying to retrieve your boat. Waves come from the side and wash the trailer all lover the place and then all kinds of accidents and injuries happen
Tolch I'm heading down there on the Friday with I'm guessing a million other people for a week and taking my 5.5m fiberglass but I won't be taking any chances if it's over 1 m swell or 10-15 knts il go surfing or take the boat to Augusta . Might see ya down there for a beer or three , got a powered tent site.
Yep can't stress enough how dangerous Hamelin ramp is. I've been fishing there for 20 years and Wouldn't risk anything over 1.5m swell. If you can't drive your boat on, don't bother takin your boat. If you have a smaller boat don't stand between your boat and trailer, the swell will push your boat onto you and never ends pretty.
If you manage to launch them WATCH the reefs, they are not on the charts to show where you can and cannot drive. If its your first time always head out on the north side of the island, don't attempt the south.
My old man is down there now with his tinny, he has not been out yet because it's too risky
Launched 5.5 and 7 metre glass boats there heaps of times without a drama. Wouldnt recomend it if your not completely confidant of your abilities though.
I seriously wish I had read this post before I launched my boat there around a year back.
Put a 21ft Haines Hunter Ski boat in there around March last year. Weather was attrocious and we were joking about how much more hardcore we were going out in a ski boat when everyone with fishing boats wouldnt go out.
Turns out they had good reason.
When we tried to pull the boat out we spent a good half hour to an hour trying. The swell was so big one second the trailer would be completely dry out of the water and then next minute a wave would be in and at the back doors of the car. Each wave knocked the trailer off the ramp and to the side. The seaweed was to the point that you could not walk on the ramp properly.
The ski boat has a big 200hp engine and very manuverable so we were somewhat lucky. One guy held the trailer in place while we basically held our breath and road a wave the whole way up to the car and timed it so that it dumped the boat onto the trailer. Soon as we had touchdown on the trailer we clipped on and drove out a few meters.
We had about 90 onlookers and 1 irish guy offer to give a hand. Granted we probably should never have gone out with the weather forecasted to what it was but 1 out of 90 people offer a hand was just disgusting.
We were lucky we got it on without damage or risk. Would never ever have got close or even attempted if we had the big center console.
My view, the ramp is probably alright in good weather but it can turn pretty shitty pretty quickly down there. I would err on the side of caution.
My other view, if you do see someone trying to retrieve a boat there, dont be a knob that just sits and watches, give a hand.
I fished out of there professionally using a 4.2 metre dinghy and a 30hp motor with a purpose built drive on trailer and when you see that the pros haven't gone out wouldn't that ring a few alarm bells.
We used to see all types of boats jammed into the backs of utes and wagons, another one was a bloke with an early model falcon trying to retrieve a 16 foot glass boat, seen a near new 25 foot boat sideways across the trailer with blokes in the water underneath it AFTER they came over to us on the mooring and asked advice on how to pull it out and were told to go to Flinders bay but took no notice.
After dealing with so many idiots who think they are better than the rest down there ,you get a little--sorry --big bit browned off and you get bugger all thanks if you help them and if you get injured, which a lot of people have, you are on your own.
The railing on top of the cliff gives you a top viewing position, that is if you can get a seat because it fills up quickly if there are boats out and the swell is up.
The member who put this thread on has done the right thing by asking for advice before heading down, unlike some who's line of thought is, Ï have towed the boat some 200ks down here and there is no way I am not going to put it in the water and sadly there are many like it.
wasnt too long ago when a boat and trailor slipped and a bloke was crushed under them and died. my uncle that lives only 20min away rarely takes his boat out from there as it is dangerous , he goes to flinders instead.
We had a good look around that area last year after we left you guys and I would agree with the others , ramps okay if the winds offshore and bugger all swell other than that it's dodgy , a dinghy would be the go for the Blackwood , some good bream lurking in there ,
we caught some stonkers , have a great time , still got to get to Perth to catch up for a beer .... one day
We had a good look around that area last year after we left you guys and I would agree with the others , ramps okay if the winds offshore and bugger all swell other than that it's dodgy , a dinghy would be the go for the Blackwood , some good bream lurking in there ,
we caught some stonkers , have a great time , still got to get to Perth to catch up for a beer .... one day
I have fished Hamelin, Flinders, Windy Harbour etc, and all these ramps are dangerous. Any ramp that backs into unprotected waters is subject to surge, swell and chop. If the conditions are good there is no reason why you can not launch at Hamelin. I have launched with my mate his Reefrunner (21foot glass) and had no dramas. These mishaps that occur are with inexperienced anglers who don't understand ocean conditions. I have never fished out there if there is a sniff of bad weather or sea conditions
If the conditions are sweet you will kick yourself for not taking your boat, or have a look at people launching and make the decision to come back for another holiday. Plenty of action out there.
Or drive to flinders and launch there, ramp is a bit better as it has a jetty and slight protection with reef etc.
Head down the beach towards Boranup, if the water is cold enough you should see a salmon or two but in the channels is where you can get some real bruiser tailor and bull herring.
snapper
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Unless they have put a new
Unless they have put a new ramp in since last year ,its even hard to launch a tinnie .
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tolch10
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Farrrrrkkkkkkkk
Oh well
Might have to leave it home and chase the salmon landbased
carnarvonite
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Search option
Use the search option for info on the ramp there.
Be very careful if the swell starts getting up over 1-1.5 metres otherwise "funniest home videos"will come to visit.
milsey
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I was there over Chrissy and
I was there over Chrissy and there were many 6+m boats going in and out no worries but once it starts to blow up it can get a little interesting. We launched my mates 5.5m fiberglass boat with a territory so with a good 4x4 you shouldnt have any problems.
carnarvonite
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Hamelin ramp
Have a look in the "Tackle Bag"column on the rhs of your screen, all the info you need is in there.
tolch10
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Cool
How did you go offshore.
We have a Haines 650 classic and have loads of experience we just have never been down there before with the boat.
Would like to know if it is worth the tow.
Thanks
carnarvonite
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Tow it
Tow the boat down, if the swell comes up its only about 20 - 25nm to run round to Flinders bay at Augusta, just drop the decky off to take the car and trailer round.
Even if you only get one or two days in it will be worth it.
Faulkner Family
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not the best ramp at all. it
not the best ramp at all. it can be very dangerous, as mentioned the swell can play a part also the weed . i have seen that ramp so covered in weed you get nose bleeds climbing over it its that high. not to mention it can get very slippeyy as it is timber.
one thing tho, if you get some fish there dont forget to feed the locals.(big rays) they are very friendly and gently, Sandy has swam with them and they will eat out of your hands.
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
scano
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Don't bother with a big boat.
As mentioned the ramp is pretty hairy at the best of times even when launching and retrieving a small tinnie.
Bodie and myself have been down there HEAPS of times now and seen dramas at the ramp on almost every occasion.
If the swell doesn't get you then the wind and low tides will.
There are some good options for land based fishing just near by so to save on boat repairs and to reduce stress and heartache I would suggest sticking to the land based options
scano
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Forgot to mention
One of the biggest problems there is your boat trailer actually being washed off the ramp whilst trying to retrieve your boat. Waves come from the side and wash the trailer all lover the place and then all kinds of accidents and injuries happen
Gaz Mero
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Il be there at Easter.
Tolch I'm heading down there on the Friday with I'm guessing a million other people for a week and taking my 5.5m fiberglass but I won't be taking any chances if it's over 1 m swell or 10-15 knts il go surfing or take the boat to Augusta . Might see ya down there for a beer or three , got a powered tent site.
Bodie
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Yep can't stress enough how
Yep can't stress enough how dangerous Hamelin ramp is. I've been fishing there for 20 years and Wouldn't risk anything over 1.5m swell. If you can't drive your boat on, don't bother takin your boat. If you have a smaller boat don't stand between your boat and trailer, the swell will push your boat onto you and never ends pretty.
If you manage to launch them WATCH the reefs, they are not on the charts to show where you can and cannot drive. If its your first time always head out on the north side of the island, don't attempt the south.
My old man is down there now with his tinny, he has not been out yet because it's too risky
marble
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Launched 5.5 and 7 metre
Launched 5.5 and 7 metre glass boats there heaps of times without a drama. Wouldnt recomend it if your not completely confidant of your abilities though.
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jdavies_99
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:)
Gotta love these forums.
I seriously wish I had read this post before I launched my boat there around a year back.
Put a 21ft Haines Hunter Ski boat in there around March last year. Weather was attrocious and we were joking about how much more hardcore we were going out in a ski boat when everyone with fishing boats wouldnt go out.
Turns out they had good reason.
When we tried to pull the boat out we spent a good half hour to an hour trying. The swell was so big one second the trailer would be completely dry out of the water and then next minute a wave would be in and at the back doors of the car. Each wave knocked the trailer off the ramp and to the side. The seaweed was to the point that you could not walk on the ramp properly.
The ski boat has a big 200hp engine and very manuverable so we were somewhat lucky. One guy held the trailer in place while we basically held our breath and road a wave the whole way up to the car and timed it so that it dumped the boat onto the trailer. Soon as we had touchdown on the trailer we clipped on and drove out a few meters.
We had about 90 onlookers and 1 irish guy offer to give a hand. Granted we probably should never have gone out with the weather forecasted to what it was but 1 out of 90 people offer a hand was just disgusting.
We were lucky we got it on without damage or risk. Would never ever have got close or even attempted if we had the big center console.
My view, the ramp is probably alright in good weather but it can turn pretty shitty pretty quickly down there. I would err on the side of caution.
My other view, if you do see someone trying to retrieve a boat there, dont be a knob that just sits and watches, give a hand.
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carnarvonite
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Dangerous
I fished out of there professionally using a 4.2 metre dinghy and a 30hp motor with a purpose built drive on trailer and when you see that the pros haven't gone out wouldn't that ring a few alarm bells.
We used to see all types of boats jammed into the backs of utes and wagons, another one was a bloke with an early model falcon trying to retrieve a 16 foot glass boat, seen a near new 25 foot boat sideways across the trailer with blokes in the water underneath it AFTER they came over to us on the mooring and asked advice on how to pull it out and were told to go to Flinders bay but took no notice.
After dealing with so many idiots who think they are better than the rest down there ,you get a little--sorry --big bit browned off and you get bugger all thanks if you help them and if you get injured, which a lot of people have, you are on your own.
The railing on top of the cliff gives you a top viewing position, that is if you can get a seat because it fills up quickly if there are boats out and the swell is up.
The member who put this thread on has done the right thing by asking for advice before heading down, unlike some who's line of thought is, Ï have towed the boat some 200ks down here and there is no way I am not going to put it in the water and sadly there are many like it.
Faulkner Family
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wasnt too long ago when a
wasnt too long ago when a boat and trailor slipped and a bloke was crushed under them and died. my uncle that lives only 20min away rarely takes his boat out from there as it is dangerous , he goes to flinders instead.
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
tolch10
Posts: 30
Date Joined: 28/10/10
Thanks for the advice
Thanks for all the advice gents.
We are experienced but would not risk 100k for a fish.
Might leave it at home and try the beaches and the black wood for a bream.
Cheers
Goatch
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Date Joined: 03/07/07
Hey Craig
We had a good look around that area last year after we left you guys and I would agree with the others , ramps okay if the winds offshore and bugger all swell other than that it's dodgy , a dinghy would be the go for the Blackwood , some good bream lurking in there ,
we caught some stonkers , have a great time , still got to get to Perth to catch up for a beer .... one day
Just one more cast , honest !!!
Goatch
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Date Joined: 03/07/07
Hey Craig
We had a good look around that area last year after we left you guys and I would agree with the others , ramps okay if the winds offshore and bugger all swell other than that it's dodgy , a dinghy would be the go for the Blackwood , some good bream lurking in there ,
we caught some stonkers , have a great time , still got to get to Perth to catch up for a beer .... one day
Just one more cast , honest !!!
cj_bray
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Date Joined: 14/01/12
Conditions
I have fished Hamelin, Flinders, Windy Harbour etc, and all these ramps are dangerous. Any ramp that backs into unprotected waters is subject to surge, swell and chop. If the conditions are good there is no reason why you can not launch at Hamelin. I have launched with my mate his Reefrunner (21foot glass) and had no dramas. These mishaps that occur are with inexperienced anglers who don't understand ocean conditions. I have never fished out there if there is a sniff of bad weather or sea conditions
If the conditions are sweet you will kick yourself for not taking your boat, or have a look at people launching and make the decision to come back for another holiday. Plenty of action out there.
Or drive to flinders and launch there, ramp is a bit better as it has a jetty and slight protection with reef etc.
Good luck
carnarvonite
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Boranup
Head down the beach towards Boranup, if the water is cold enough you should see a salmon or two but in the channels is where you can get some real bruiser tailor and bull herring.
Jase123
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beach
over chrissy managed a good beach haul at hamelin bay. walk round the bend of the beach and loook for gullies.
Got whiting and herring in good numbers. + about 5 tailor and 5 salmon. (tailor ave 45cm, 4 small salmon and 1 bigger one)
good luck
Jase - Exxy was awesome!!