Fishing Victoria Forum

I agree with the suggestion of the Geoff Wilson book. Make sure it's not the game fishing one though, you probably don't need to know how to crimp 400lb leader. Also, learn this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk Thanks for the reply! I'll check the book out! I'll watch and save the y...

hornet wrote:

Brett wrote:Go buy, Geoff wilsons, book of knots and rigs, will be the best $20 you spend

I second that ! it will teach you better and with pictures rather than someone describing it to you..

Thanks both the for the reply! I definitely will check it out and most likely purchase it!

smile0784 wrote:What sort of fishing do you do?

Just fish in the nong, but would like to have more knowledge on fishing!

G'day gents, I am just wondering if anyone would know if Kmart fishing tackle is worth it? I bought a tonne of items from there and use that but not sure if it is proper quality. Cheers boys Depends on what you buy i think. I bought hooks, sinkers, snapps from there beforewith no issues not sure ab...

G'day gents,

I am just wondering if anyone would know if Kmart fishing tackle is worth it? I bought a tonne of items from there and use that but not sure if it is proper quality.

Cheers boys

G'day gents, I was wondering what are good knots to learn how to tie? I only know how to do the shoelace knot and it works always but I thought I should learn some more! I am also wondering is there different knots you must use on lures compared to hooks? I seem to use the clip on sinkers more now b...

Redfin, yellowbelly, and cod if you are lucki. If baitfishing then you will have carp of course. Baitfishing use worms. Lures spinnerbaits, so you can cast into timber with fewer snag ups, or HB divers that you dont mind loosing. Soft plastics in wriggly tail or grub pattern. Do you know which part...

G'day gents, I am back posting once again because I absolutely love this website and it is helping me so much as a newbie to fishing. I am going to be going to Lake Eppalock soon with my best mate(Prawnboy) and his father and I was wondering what fish were in there and how/what to use to catch them....

Hi boys,

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! I forgot I could detach reels and took my reel off my cheap Shimano telescopic rod and used that. It is 10000x better and will last me a while without having to spend money!

Hi everyone, I am new to fishing and use a fishing rod my girlfriends dad does not use anymore and was wondering if there is any good rods? I am pretty poor and cannot afford to drop a load of money on a rod (saving for a car). The reel on the rod I was gifted is all buckled and the line keeps getti...