Fishing Victoria Forum

Hi all,

I am from southeast asia on a temporary visa here (1 year left) and hopefully I can make full use of my time here with fishing.

Went Phillip Island today (Cowes and Rhylls Jetty). Cowes was crowded, especially with teenagers jumping off the jetty. Fished for 30 minutes and i went to Rhylls as it was really, too many people and wind was a disaster. Rhylls, in contrast, was peaceful (only 2-3 people max) when i was fishing. I fished for 1 hour and caught myself a pufferfish (?), i released it and also, 1 brown spotted wrasse.

It was rushing for me today as I only bought my fishing gear in the afternoon and the trip to fish was an impromptu one. I consider it successful though, having caught 2 fishes in a span of 1-2 hours.

I am totally new to fishing (tying of knots, fishing gears (what lines, baits are good, good fishing locations especially for newbies like me in victoria etc.). Just a little experience fishing casually with friends in the past back in my home country (Singapore).

Lots to learn and hopefully, looking forward to catching something more exciting next time!!

donok
I'm more a freshie so, not much help
What suburb do you live in ???
Gra

Welcome mate, you can search through the threads on this forum to find usefull tips that will help you catch more fish. Also don't Forget to buy a fishing license if your over 18. I've seen soo many new fishos getting cautioned and at times fined for not having one. Goodluck and looking forwards to your report

Texas wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:58 pm

donok
I'm more a freshie so, not much help
What suburb do you live in ???
Gra

Pakenham

Kenle wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:27 am

Welcome mate, you can search through the threads on this forum to find usefull tips that will help you catch more fish. Also don't Forget to buy a fishing license if your over 18. I've seen soo many new fishos getting cautioned and at times fined for not having one. Goodluck and looking forwards to your report

Thanks for the welcome! Yeah, bought myself a 3 days licence for $10 for this trip.

Welcome to the forum mate!
It’s a great time of the year to be targeting pinkies/snappers.
Looking forward to reading some reports!
Cheers

Welcome to the forum.
Was a busy weekend being the first weekend after 25km restrictions and regional border removed. Great that you still caught some
That lake in Pakenham is stocked with fish by the fisheries. Give it a try, can be a great fun to fish there.