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mornington pier

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:15 am
by e.welch
once again me and my uncle set out again down Mornington pier. was wondering would it be worth trying for some gars leatherjackets whiting squid will be down there between 9 - 12 maybe later if the fishing is good. if anyone has any advice about what to target would be greatly appreciated. if anyone comes down there will be me my uncle and 1 of my mums work friends.

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:50 am
by DougieK
I know you just said 9-12 and you're fishing today. In flat water on a sunny day Mornington will produce less than at dusk or dawn. Flat water is ok for squid but almost all the really good days I've had in that area on anything other than squid have come in rough conditions or in the rain.

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:22 am
by e.welch
ok will have to remember that thanks for the advice.

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:48 am
by Sebb
I'd target garfish and squid, good luck!

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:26 pm
by e.welch
was a horrid day for fishing 1 squid caught all day and it wasn't even caught be me a guy said earlier there where gars my uncle lost a fish couple of bites beter than being at home.

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:13 am
by Bugatti
e.welch wrote:
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:26 pm
was a horrid day for fishing 1 squid caught all day and it wasn't even caught be me a guy said earlier there where gars my uncle lost a fish couple of bites beter than being at home.

e.welch you had a great day, I was the one who had a horrid day, I had weeding in the garden all day.

You have some stories to tell, a great time out and hopefully your Uncle got you some Maccas on the way home :-D

Cheers, Bugs

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:52 am
by e.welch
maccas is gross we got some Mexican and a souvlaki to share.

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:59 am
by John Dory
e.welch wrote:
Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:52 am
maccas is gross we got some Mexican and a souvlaki to share.
Haha. You got good taste mate

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:30 am
by smile0784
e.welch wrote:
Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:52 am
maccas is gross we got some Mexican and a souvlaki to share.
Good way to finish the day off

Re: mornington pier

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:32 am
by Lightningx
e.welch wrote:
Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:26 pm
was a horrid day for fishing 1 squid caught all day and it wasn't even caught be me a guy said earlier there where gars my uncle lost a fish couple of bites beter than being at home.
You still did better than me mate.
I’m sure you still would have had a good time with your uncle :)