Where to fish land based in Melbourne

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paulpaciocco
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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by paulpaciocco » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:19 am

Leden wrote:Hi guys just sold my boat and was wondering where would be a good start on land base I don't care how far to drive I live in south morang a lot of my mates are saying docklands is doing good on bream but I want something decent I don't mind whiting but no idea where to go I came back from kangaroo island and the whiting there unbelievable but any help will be great thanks guys
Hey mate, I go land based a lot at Flinders jetty and always do well. Species, setup and time of day as follows:

1. Leatherjacket: Fish very light, paternoster rig around the pylons right at the end of the jetty. Use Pipi or squid (small pieces). Daylight hours any time regardless of tide.
2. Mullet: Fish very light, either paternoster rig or under a float, same location and use small pieces of Pipi. Daylight hours on a rising tide sees them come right in.
3. Jack Mackerel: Light setup under a float, small size 6 hook. Use pilchard fillet and at night after 10pm. The schools come in and go absolutely berserk for a couple of hours until the seals get a wind of them and they disappear. Good fun to catch though and eat not bad, even better for bait.
4. Squid: If you put some time and effort in, there are some monster squid at Flinders. Under a bob float or cast and retrieve. Few hours either side of high tide is best.
5. Whiting: Heaps of whiting there also. Paternoster rig and cast out to nearby sand banks. Usual whiting fishing style and baits. I've also caught plenty of grass whiting there using worm style soft plastics.

Hope this helps! Have a safe and merry Christmas :)


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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by lattsy » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:15 pm

Just down tooradin peir flicking plastics around the bridge cleaning up on the trevally! 1kg +

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Re: what rod set up would I use for cherry lake Altona advice please !!!!!

Post by Azza28 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:09 pm

Hey just look for advice on what size sinkers and hooks to use please

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Re: what rod set up would I use for cherry lake Altona advice please !!!!!

Post by Lightningx » Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:28 pm

Azza28 wrote:Hey just look for advice on what size sinkers and hooks to use please
To try and catch what mate?

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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by Fisho87 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:08 pm

lattsy wrote:Just down tooradin peir flicking plastics around the bridge cleaning up on the trevally! 1kg +
Full of it mate :rofl:

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caught this a cherry lake Altona

Post by Azza28 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:04 am

Any idea what this may be ???
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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by Azza28 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:09 pm

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What is this fish
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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by Marty.A » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:40 pm

Id say it was some type of carp at a guess, has it got barbell's on its bottom lip?

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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by widgeon58 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:17 pm

No expert but would have said a crucian or gold fish.

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Re: Where to fish land based in Melbourne

Post by 4liters » Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:05 pm

Where did you catch it?
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