Fishing Victoria Forum

[/quote]when you say wriggler do you mean the curly tail grubs? also, what retrieve did you use?[/quote] Yeah mate, squidgy wrigglers, zman grubs, anything like that. Generally just hop hop retrieve with really long pauses. Vary it up till you find something that works, there’s no set in stone way. ...

Haven't fished here for a few years but have caught reddies and rainbows on wriggler type sp's.

All caught along the red line shown below :thumbsup:

As someone else has mentioned between the bridge and the small pier is also a popular spot, seen plenty of trout pulled there on powerbait

I've had trouble with KL's rusting in my tackle box compartment, even if I don't re-use them and put them back with the others at the end of the fishing session, the un-used ones still show signs of rust beginning. Killer whiting hook tho ! Anyone found this also ? I too have noticed the rusting is...

chris seafarer wrote:Only hooks to use these days...blackmagic

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Gardiner's Creek! i've seen quite a few in the section between burwood highway and station street, also seen someone catch some there using corn. From what i've heard there are some good sized ones in there. The red circles show where i've seen them, although i'm sure you could find them all along t...

That's a bummer! You're right it is quite fine, I did a bit of research on it first and those that have one gave them a pretty big wrap.

Just thought i'd provide an update if anyone reads this looking for a similar kind of combo. I ended up going for 2 rods, a cheaper 12ft rod and a 10ft Wilson Blue Steel.The Wilson is an awesome rod and if you're looking for an inexpensive light surf rod, this is a nice option!

well done mate, thats a nice fish!

ducky wrote:How do you get interstate? Car or plane? Because if you are flying I'd be looking at one of the many 9-10 foot travel rods which are 4-5 pieces and pack up into a suitcase.

Travel will be by car so as long as its a 2 piece it'll be ok

Honestly if you are going surf fishing that gear is too light and short. You need the extra length in the rod to keep the line out of the shore break as thats where most of the weed is. Great for spinning but limited to very calm conditions for bait fishing. That did cross my mind. I've got a spare...