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by DougieK
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Gippsland Fishing Reports
Topic: Landbased Wilsons Prom
Replies: 14
Views: 2875

Re: Landbased Wilsons Prom

4liters wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:16 pm
The one where Cam got stuck halfway down the cliff was a fun day
Then nearly died on the walk back out cos he'd brought 600ml of water and packet of twisties for a 20 hour trip.
by DougieK
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Gippsland Fishing Reports
Topic: Landbased Wilsons Prom
Replies: 14
Views: 2875

Re: Landbased Wilsons Prom

I spent quite a bit of time hiking and rock fishing the Prom a few years back. You can read about / watch some of the adventures here. https://www.fishing-victoria.com/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=13175 https://www.fishing-victoria.com/viewtopic.php?f=147&t=14026 https://www.fishing-victoria.com/viewtopic....
by DougieK
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: New South Wales
Topic: LBG at JB '23-'24
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

Re: LBG at JB '23-'24

I finished work at 11am yesterday and got out to the same spot for some more. Pretty ordinary conditions found me in a crosswind with a bit of rain as I was rolling up to the ledge, soaked head to toe from the only shower of the day on the 30 minute walk in. I could see some bustups and I was climbi...
by DougieK
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: New South Wales
Topic: LBG at JB '23-'24
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

Re: LBG at JB '23-'24

Inspired by the weekends success, I returned the following Thursday out to the same spot in the rain. Messaging a friend of mine who fishes a bit from his boat, he agreed to meet me out there when he finished work. Pushing through the wet and heading out to the ledge about 3pm, I spent nearly an hou...
by DougieK
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: New South Wales
Topic: LBG at JB '23-'24
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

LBG at JB '23-'24

I know I don't post on here much anymore but I thought I'd try and write fairly regular reports about the LBG situation up here at JB. Watching the currents drift down the coast and the warmer water start to arrive, Cam, Sammy and I decided it was time to start putting in some significant effort off...
by DougieK
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Hooks, Line & Sinkers
Topic: Sabiki bait rig storage
Replies: 4
Views: 844

Re: Sabiki bait rig storage

I quite honestly just use a fresh one every time I go fishing. I find after a salt water session the hooks tend to blunt enough to make it not worthwhile for the little ones in particular. The larger 'slimey slayer' type rigs I cut down to only have 2 flashers then tie a flutter jig or a glow metal ...
by DougieK
Wed May 10, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Going to Blanket Bay Campground, Fishing alone for the first time
Replies: 4
Views: 666

Re: Going to Blanket Bay Campground, Fishing alone for the first time

Don't take newbies rock fishing anywhere west of Cape Otway. The shelf is uncomfortably close and the swell is extremely unpredictable.

Beyond what's already been mentioned, Johanna beach is as good if not better than Gunnamatta and the odd jewie even get's landed there around this time of year.
by DougieK
Wed May 10, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What is the most important thing you'd spend $$$ on?
Replies: 15
Views: 2264

Re: What is the most important thing you'd spend $$$ on?

Actual fishing gear? Quality braid makes an absolute world of difference if you're casting lures land based. The difference between a Finns or Powerpro and a quality 8x weave like Tasline or more recently i've been using shimano grappler/ocea is staggering and will 10x your enjoyment of firing lures...
by DougieK
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Home & Fish and / or Camp & Fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1360

Re: Home & Fish and / or Camp & Fish?

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...
by DougieK
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Home & Fish and / or Camp & Fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1360

Re: Home & Fish and / or Camp & Fish?

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 ...

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