Let's talk Whiting how-to

[skronkman]

2 people 1 hr today

Seems we have a friend in common. Was in Paynesville last week and started hearing fishing reports from a neighbour that sounded very similar to your reports on here. I asked a few questions and it turns out you were one and the same. Phil was meant to head out on the ting yesterday but I noticed his boat was still in the garage so not sure if he went. Small world.

[ducky]

This is what I do at St Leonards /Indented Heads /Queenscliff
8ft 6inch Nibble Tip TICA Rod-With the yellow tip
I carry 5 rods in boat
Fish alone
'8lb mono line on a Penn 2500 reel 20 lb line 6-7foot hook leader Maxima Line
No4 3 way swivel 200 mm sinker leader.
Only use 1oz snapper sinker unless going to Queenscliff use a 2 oz
No 4 long shank Diiachi hook-Replaced most times before fishing
Fish with 2-3 rods
Stand up not sitting at all
Bait-Callamari frozen .bashed then cut into strips big ones and little ones
Bucket full of Mussles throw over a few each time you catch a fish
Burley pot on bottom with a very heavy weight/Marios Tuna oil bomb from Pt Lincon SA-$7 each lasts about 5 fishes -Check often as strong tides and kelp will lift off bottom -Use thin twine not rope as the drag is too much for rope
Dont move all the time try to bring fish to you
I fish on sand and weed patches
Shallow water at night deep water after sunrise
Fish both tides
Whiting like a back drop like a reef or ship wreck behind them
Dirty water the best/Stormy rough water the best -Brings them on
Best fishing is big tidal flow and early morning late a/noon
If Dolphins around move about 1-2 klm away
Seals around wait 20 mins and see what happens
Fish near the old crappy looking boats-These are locals
Noise has no affect
If you catch Toadies/puffers or skates you in a good spot
Dont take much noitice of people on U tube-Day hackers
When u get a nibble hold rod to the side of boat and pull in slowley this will entice the 2nd bite then strike
Keep a diary so you can remember later on ,Mine shows that N03 coles channel green marker and the Large Coles Marker for now
Cheers

Interesting note about the burley. Are you saying the $7 block generally lasts around 5 fish. Or 5 sessions?

[denis barden]

At least 5 sessions
Its a compressed block of what ever with Tuna Oil -Im advised -It fits into a neptune plastic pot

[ducky]

At least 5 sessions
Its a compressed block of what ever with Tuna Oil -Im advised -It fits into a neptune plastic pot

You had my interest. Now you have my attention.

Is it only sold at a single bait place or are they available in a few locations? Don't think I've ever seen them.

[denis barden]

Sold at Mariios

[re-tyred]

Currently I am using chicken pellets mixed with Tuna oil. I also put all my fish frames through a mincer and freeze them in 2 kg blocks.
I might try making blocks like Dennis has. Just have to find a way to press them together.

[ducky]

Looks like Mario's will have a visitor next time I'm in the location.

Thanks

[purple5ive]

At least 5 sessions
Its a compressed block of what ever with Tuna Oil -Im advised -It fits into a neptune plastic pot

Im guessing 5 sessions of 2 or 3 hours as opposed to a whole day's worth of fishing
Thats still a very good option. Shame it isn't available anywhere else.

[ducky]

At least 5 sessions
Its a compressed block of what ever with Tuna Oil -Im advised -It fits into a neptune plastic pot

Im guessing 5 sessions of 2 or 3 hours as opposed to a whole day's worth of fishing
Thats still a very good option. Shame it isn't available anywhere else.

Yeah agreed. I doubt I'd keep one between sessions because for me that can be a couple weeks apart. And it probably would grow mould or whatever. But if a $7 block is gonna last me a 5-8 hour day I'm happy. I'll grab a couple to trial.

[rb85]

At least 5 sessions
Its a compressed block of what ever with Tuna Oil -Im advised -It fits into a neptune plastic pot

Im guessing 5 sessions of 2 or 3 hours as opposed to a whole day's worth of fishing
Thats still a very good option. Shame it isn't available anywhere else.

Yeah agreed. I doubt I'd keep one between sessions because for me that can be a couple weeks apart. And it probably would grow mould or whatever. But if a $7 block is gonna last me a 5-8 hour day I'm happy. I'll grab a couple to trial.

I’m interested to give this a go also. Wonder how a tuna carcass minced would go