Snapper off the surf
Re: Snapper off the surf
I have caught a couple of smaller ones and this one while surf fishing for gummies near kilcunda
If you're serious about targeting reds from the beach I would suggest having a look around Anglesea, might have to go wading out on a low tide though but the bycatch could even be silver
If you're serious about targeting reds from the beach I would suggest having a look around Anglesea, might have to go wading out on a low tide though but the bycatch could even be silver
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Re: Snapper off the surf
I forgot about the pinkie I caught off the beach at Shoreham last year. The occy was a bit of a surprise too
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Re: Snapper off the surf
I've seen blokes on the turps the night before look better than that occy ! :rofl:4liters wrote:I forgot about the pinkie I caught off the beach at Shoreham last year. The occy was a bit of a surprise too
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Re: Snapper off the surf
I'm not surprised. I look magnificent with a raging hangover
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: Snapper off the surf
I've seen guys catch em of kilcunda beach before to I think it just takes lots or trial and erra and patience!
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Re: Snapper off the surf
That's a ripper. Do you mind if I shoot you a PM about your knowledge around Anglesea? Have a holiday shack down that way...abzz wrote:I have caught a couple of smaller ones and this one while surf fishing for gummies near kilcunda
If you're serious about targeting reds from the beach I would suggest having a look around Anglesea, might have to go wading out on a low tide though but the bycatch could even be silver
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Re: Snapper off the surf
Also forgot to add my part: like others have said beaches with a bit of reef are your best bet. Most snapper I've caught or seen taken from the surf are in that 30-40cm range. I know that the occasional legit snapper is taken from Jan Juc...
Also Narrawong apparently has a great reputation for big red. Never fished there myself.
Also Narrawong apparently has a great reputation for big red. Never fished there myself.