Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

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Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Angus1722 » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:07 pm

Hello!

Being relatively new to the fishing world, I am seeking a spot where I can..catch fish! I do not care how big they are. I'm a kid that simply wants to...catch fish! I honestly do not care if they are only 5-10cm! Could somewhere please give me a good spot near Geelong where I could reel in a whole bunch of fish (all to catch and release).

Thanks a lot for getting this far down!
Angus

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Redhunter » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:42 pm

My advice if you are just getting started, is to head down to your local tackle shop and have a chat to the local folks down there for a bit of advice to help get you started and pointed in the right direction. Things are a little tough at the moment, but over the next few months as the days get warmer, the waterways will also warm up, and the fishing will get much better.

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by KeenAds » Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:09 am

Like what Redhunter said.

My only other suggestion for beginners is to got buy some pre tied whiting snatchers and head down to barwon river ocean grove or barwon heads. Plenty of small fish for you to catch and practice on.

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by STriplett1997 » Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:11 am

Like what KeenAds said,

The Barwon River would have a lot of spots to catch fish for beginners

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by azkay » Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:17 am

Cunningham
Az.

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Angus1722 » Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:48 am

By the Barwon River, do you mean the heads (Barwon heads)?

Thanks!

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Kenle » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:01 am

Plenty small flatties down at cunningham pier if you use a simple paternoster rig with small size 4 hooks. Pilchard fillets weaved on or simple chicken breast strips will get you onto a few. Have seen the odd snotty trevs landed along with silver whitings. Goodluck mate

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Angus1722 » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:24 am

How far up the pier should I go to catch the Flatties? What size hook do a use? Do you think Pippies would work as well?

Thanks Kenle

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by Lightningx » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:47 am

Angus1722 wrote:How far up the pier should I go to catch the Flatties? What size hook do a use? Do you think Pippies would work as well?

Thanks Kenle
I have caught plenty of flatties with pippies so I’m sure it will work :)

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Re: Easy Spot to Catch Fish?

Post by canned_tuna » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:50 am

Seagull paddock behind Mcdonalds on the highway.
Plenty of carp and other stuff,trout during school holidays
If you miss out you can always get a soft serve from maccas on the way home

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