Haven't been planning on a whiting bash for a little while, however the family asked for fish for xmas lunch.
Launched out of Hastings and hit u a spot that normally produces this time of year, and had no action at all for 20 minutes. I was getting worried because the tides and conditions were perfect, then we picked up 4x pinkies at 45cm in quick succession, then I had a screaming run on the big rod, but whatever it was dropped the bait when I picked up the rod.
Once the commotion was over it went quiet again for a little bit, and then the whiting finally came on. Ended up with 32 fish up to 48cm (which was a monster fish, fat as) and a 45-50cm flatty as a bonus. Also got the standard WPB assorted rubbish.
It was a fantastic morning out, fished for about 4 hours and the family all got a great feed, with some taking home extras for Boxing Day dinner (I'm now my Mrs nonnas favourite ) if anyone is new to whiting fishing, now is the time to get out and give it a bash, as there is plenty around
Xmas eve - whiting and pinkies on the menu
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Re: Xmas eve - whiting and pinkies on the menu
That's an awesome catch mate. Plenty for the family. Good stuff :thumbsup:
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Re: Xmas eve - whiting and pinkies on the menu
2 weeks inqueenscliff. Man I hope to get a catch like that. I'd be happy with half. Well done mate great effort.
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Thanks guys, yeah, was one of those trips that makes the donuts worth while
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Re: Xmas eve - whiting and pinkies on the menu
decent haul you got, hopefully the family appreciated the effort
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Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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