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by tommyfishunter
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Surf Fishing
Topic: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
Replies: 31
Views: 3414

Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug

Is it worth changing from double Uni to a stronger knot as well? It's just so easy to tie when its windy.
by tommyfishunter
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Surf Fishing
Topic: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug
Replies: 31
Views: 3414

Re: how far can you cast with a 9' rod and a 40g slug

Interesting question. Will have to measure once I get back home. I have a follow on question: do you tie on a short leader or longer leader to get better distance? For fishing slugs the leader knot is always outside of the guides. Firstly because of the number of casts so the knot doesn't weaken al...
by tommyfishunter
Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Gunnamatta Beach and The Back Beaches
Topic: Gunnamatta 05/07/2015
Replies: 11
Views: 1775

Re: Gunnamatta 05/07/2015

Are northerly winds favourable at Gunna?
by tommyfishunter
Wed May 27, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Williamstown to Werribee
Topic: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Re: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall

Let me know if you see anyone fishing off it.
by tommyfishunter
Wed May 27, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: Williamstown to Werribee
Topic: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Re: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall

Just re-read the weather forecast 30km winds thats not too bad. Only 17 knots. That ain't going to prevent me from fishing, just might can the lures.
by tommyfishunter
Wed May 27, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Williamstown to Werribee
Topic: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Re: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall

DougieK wrote:The 30 knot north westerly is worth keeping in mind.
I just had a look at that and almost cried. Looks like i'll be searching for a more sheltered area.
by tommyfishunter
Wed May 27, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Williamstown to Werribee
Topic: Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Raaf Pier or Werribee rockwall

Looking at fishing either of these 2 places on Saturday arvo/night. Never fished either so any advice will be greatly appreciated. Will probably try for some squid and chuck some plastics around whilst soaking a bait rod.
Looking for something for :dinner: :dinner:
by tommyfishunter
Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Kayak Fishing
Topic: Ideal spot for beginner kayaker.
Replies: 20
Views: 3425

Re: Ideal spot for beginner kayaker.

Where did you end up heading out tommyfishhunter? I'm fairly new to kayak fishing and head out regularly between St Kilda and Sandringham. A bit surprised at some of the comments about kayak fishing on this forum (compared to, say, kfdu or vicyak). As long as you know your limitations, keep an eye ...
by tommyfishunter
Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Northern Victoria Fishing Reports
Topic: Wet plenty river sesh
Replies: 9
Views: 817

Re: Wet plenty river sesh

I reckon I've sat in that spot at least 5 times and I haven't even had a nibble let alone a fish. I'm obviously just a terrible fisherman!
by tommyfishunter
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: the geelong star
Replies: 2
Views: 697

Re: the geelong star

http://www.afma.gov.au/afma-strengthens-marine-mammal-protection-small-pelagic-fishery/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What an absolute joke!! 3 Weeks in and its already killed 4 dolphins and 2 seals. "Unfortunately, from time to time both commercial and recreational fishers will acc...

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