Looking for Fishing Buddy who has a Boat!

[Elly27]

Didn't he get stuck in the middle of Western Port christening his new boat?

Yep, I believe there was a few issues to iron out with the new boat!

I see, that makes sense now haha.

Thanks for that.

I need help identifying the size of the hooks and how much bait you use on them. Primarly the 1, 1/0, 2/0 and 3/0

Any help you guys can give?

What bait were you thinking of using mate?

I want to know what bait you would recommend to catch Banjo Shark.

I am not happy about continually using Pilchard and it comes coming up the hook even though I use "Bait Buddy"

What options do I have?

[Lightningx]

Those things aren't fussy at all mate. I have caught them on just about everything lol

[Elly27]

Those things aren't fussy at all mate. I have caught them on just about everything lol

Yeah they look sick as, would be nice to catch one of them.

Recommend some baits for me that won't be as annoying as PIlchards haha

[4liters]

have you considered using anything other than pilchards?

[Elly27]

have you considered using anything other than pilchards?

Yes, I have tried Squid also.

Can you recommend some baits to me please.

[Lightningx]

Those things aren't fussy at all mate. I have caught them on just about everything lol

Yeah they look sick as, would be nice to catch one of them.

Recommend some baits for me that won't be as annoying as PIlchards haha

Mate I have caught those things on everything.
Pippies,blue bait, white bait, prawns, salmon fillets/chunks, gars, chicken. Pretty much anything.

[Elly27]

Great, I will pick out 3 of them.

Thank you.

[4liters]

have you considered using anything other than pilchards?

Yes, I have tried Squid also.

Can you recommend some baits to me please.

anything other than pilchards

like literally go to your local fishmonger or tackle shop and grab anything you like

i've never heard of anyone struggling to catch banjo sharks before

[Elly27]

have you considered using anything other than pilchards?

Yes, I have tried Squid also.

Can you recommend some baits to me please.

anything other than pilchards

like literally go to your local fishmonger or tackle shop and grab anything you like

i've never heard of anyone struggling to catch banjo sharks before

I will try out three of what lightning has said, fingers crossed

[Dizzy]

If you're comfortable being on water and are a capable swimmer, a good option Elly27, would be to get a Fishing kayak. You can get a good quality one for a few hundred smackos and coco bango, you're out on the water. I sold my last boat a few years ago for the same reasons some of the posters here stated, was not getting used, boat and trailer rego and ramp fees etc...on a yak, i've been able to fish rivers where boats cant get to, and i'm out in the inlet where I live a few times a week. Have also had it out in bass strait on calm seas but you want to be experienced before you try any of that.
If you did get a yak however, just gain a bit of experience in flat calm water before you attempt going out in one of the bays.
I started with a $600 yak from C Kayaks and decked it out, love it...but will be upgrading to a Hobie in the near future. As clinical tests prove that hobies catch more fish lol.
Good luck with your fishing mate and good on you for getting out there.