Fishing Victoria Forum

Check where they get their data from. There's two main weather models used here, a US one and a local one produced by the BoM. Fishranger uses both, this is their explanation: Seeing two winds charts is like getting a second opinion. If there is consensus between the forecast models there is a highe...

Hey everyone, Sharing a beauty of a session Wednesday night chasing the calamari at St Leonards Pier, ended up bagging out on mixed sizes within an hour. Details below. Conditions: Fished 5.30 - 6.30pm, last light to first dark. Light E winds Crystal clear water, light current running out. Overcast,...

I spent the almost a decade wandering around clifftops in Victoria and abroad, eventually found a spot I liked so much I moved here. I barely camp at all anymore, mostly because I have world class rock fishing at my doorstep and no need to travel long distances. I really really enjoy swag life, and...

Picked up a second hand Emeraldas Air LT 2018 Model for cheap $100. Mechanically the reel works perfectly, and cosmetically there are a few paint chips but I'm alright with that. Gave it a meticulous clean last week, cleaning the full external and bearing housings to remove any dirt, grime, etc. Cle...

Hey guys, Its been a pretty hectic autumn for me so still editing videos filmed back in summer, this was a pretty special overnight trip where I managed to catch around 40 cod with a mix of murray cod and trout cod and picked up my first macquarie perch on lure and saw some others follow my lure rig...

Hey all, Great little session after work yesterday to test out my new reel, a pre-loved Daiwa AIR LT 2018, Daiwa saltiga braid and EGI action. Conditions: Fished 5.00 - 6.00pm, sunset to dark. Light S winds, 5 - 15km. Crystal clear water, zero sediment of floating weed. Run-in high tide. Moderate cl...

BCF this-morning marked down the last of their Yamashita EGI OH LIVE Search jigs in sizes #2.5, 3.0, 3.5 to $5ea. This was due to the model being discontinued, and was actually well below the wholesale of the distributor. They sold out within the hour before they took down the online product. BCF ha...

:vy: Hi Guys, My name is Mark and I'm new to your forum... Although I've visited it from time time to time, I thought that I should really join formally. I'm 57 years old and have been a keen fisherman since my teens... I've fished all over Victoria and a little interstate. Both fresh and saltwater....

One giant full moon, no fish, donut.

Hey everyone, Sharing a quick session chasing the calamari at again. I'll share a few more reports over the next fortnight, one with a successful calamari hunt and another with an unexpected bag of Australian Salmon. Keen to chase more calamari this weekend. Friday 2 June 2023 Partly cloudy evening,...