Frankston Landbased - 16/3/14

[Wolly Bugger]

So I decided to brave the pier, and maybe catch the tail end of the sambo run before dark so cruised on down. When I got there it wasnt too bad tbh, a few ppl around, mainly just dragging in the small pinkies we know so well lately. To my surprise there was a lot of ink on the pier too, which I found strange as there wasnt much structure about, you learn something new everyday I guess.

I think you will find the ink stains is actually dried blood, from the salmon.

All in all it was an enjoyable afternoon, with what turned out to be great weather. still have a lot to figure out about Frankston, but it looks promising, might have to get myself a Yak for when I dont want to get the boat out. I think I really need to get my casts out to the artificial reefs they have put in, the trouble I have is I cant unload on a heavy sinker rig as the braid slices my finger and I find I tend to wimp out. Any suggestions? Might invest in a casting glove.

The artificial reef off the end of the pier is about 40metres out, so you don't need big casts.

[Scraglor]

So I decided to brave the pier, and maybe catch the tail end of the sambo run before dark so cruised on down. When I got there it wasnt too bad tbh, a few ppl around, mainly just dragging in the small pinkies we know so well lately. To my surprise there was a lot of ink on the pier too, which I found strange as there wasnt much structure about, you learn something new everyday I guess.

I think you will find the ink stains is actually dried blood, from the salmon.

All in all it was an enjoyable afternoon, with what turned out to be great weather. still have a lot to figure out about Frankston, but it looks promising, might have to get myself a Yak for when I dont want to get the boat out. I think I really need to get my casts out to the artificial reefs they have put in, the trouble I have is I cant unload on a heavy sinker rig as the braid slices my finger and I find I tend to wimp out. Any suggestions? Might invest in a casting glove.

The artificial reef off the end of the pier is about 40metres out, so you don't need big casts.

I thought you were going to say from all the fights on there haha. Well that makes sense, but it did look like an ink stain, not a blood stain (I have caught quite a few of both) However I could be completely wrong. Turned out there were squid around tho.

Also, thanks for the tip, I can easily cast 40 meters, maybe i need to buzz around there with a sounder one day its quiet.

[DougieK]

There is quite a bit of weed and rock about 3/4 of the way down on the left if you have a decent cast as well. Picked up a few fish there, but nothing recently. Fished this place monday night, not even a sign of a fish or squid.

[Misheen]

Good report mate.
I've had issues with slicing fingers when spinning for salmon on the surf, tried band aids but they didn't last. Another member showed me these and they work a treat.
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Try holding the line with the pad of the finger instead of the crease/joint of the finger. Also try not holding the line at a 90degree to the reel instead a 45 degree.

[garfish001]

Good report mate, I only fish Frankston pier at night (windy nights only), as I don't like the crowd, even though it can be very crowdy sometimes, and only fish the channels, check google earth, good luck

[kaotay]

Good report mate.
I've had issues with slicing fingers when spinning for salmon on the surf, tried band aids but they didn't last. Another member showed me these and they work a treat.
http://bit.ly/Z8VVZ7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Try holding the line with the pad of the finger instead of the crease/joint of the finger. Also try not holding the line at a 90degree to the reel instead a 45 degree.

Another method is to do a couple of wraps of the line around the rod above the reel, and press down on the wrapped line with your finger. The rod takes the bulk of the tension. Just like the distance casters do. Hope it makes sense.

Pretty sure I picked this up watching one of JS270's videos. :thumbsup:

[Wolly Bugger]

I have a roll of leukoplast, in my fishing kit. I tear a strip off wrap it around my finger and when finished, I just pull it off.

[Raulfc7]

Good report mate.
I've had issues with slicing fingers when spinning for salmon on the surf, tried band aids but they didn't last. Another member showed me these and they work a treat.
http://bit.ly/Z8VVZ7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Try holding the line with the pad of the finger instead of the crease/joint of the finger. Also try not holding the line at a 90degree to the reel instead a 45 degree.

Another method is to do a couple of wraps of the line around the rod above the reel, and press down on the wrapped line with your finger. The rod takes the bulk of the tension. Just like the distance casters do. Hope it makes sense.

Pretty sure I picked this up watching one of JS270's videos. :thumbsup:

I do hold the line in my pad of the fingers but not sure wether I hold the line at 90 degrees.

Might have to watch one of JS270 videos because it doesn't make sence. Thanks for the info.

[Scraglor]

Thanks for all the tips guys, and yeah kaotay, I have seen that done in js270s vids, never given it a go though. Might give it a crack