New angler on the Melbourne shore scene

[pommeangler]

Hello there to you all, I've just arrived from England and I'm keen to sample some of Port Phillips fishing.
I've done a bit of shore fishing back home, but I'm keen for any tips of hot locations and techniques, although I'm sure they are similar in lot's of respects...
Firstly though, where would be a good place to pick up second hand gear? I'm in need of a couple of rods, reels and the terminal tackle for now...
And also a good friendly tackle shop to chat about the best methods...
I'd also perhaps ask if there was a fishing buddy who wouldn't mind being a guide to a novice to these shores one time....

Thanks a bundle.

[bowl]

:welcome2:

[CarlG]

Hey man, welcome aboard, whereabouts you based..?

[spudtrans]

welcome to our shores and to the site

[Wolly Bugger]

Obtain a copy of Landbased Guide for Port Phillip and Corio Bays,

http://www.peninsulacompleatangler.com. ... -Peninsula!#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hop that helps.

[sloth]

Welcome mate. As an ex-pom my advice is if you don't know what it is don't pick it up until you do. Compared to the UK there's a fair few local fishes that can give you a nasty sting or spiking if you're not aware of how to handle them.

What species are you thinking of chasing and whereabouts ? Loads of helpful people on here - I'm sure you'll get the advice you need

[fshtim]

:welcome2:

[Nude up]

Hi where abouts in the uk you from I am an ex pom myself of 33 years, you will love the fishing here. Where are you based

[Kev209]

:welcome2: To FV

If your just starting out Kmart and Big W have some cheap combos

Looking forward to reading your reports

[davek]

G'day and welcome :thumbsup: , cheers davo