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Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:56 am
by The Professor
Hi all
Heading to Phillip Island next week. I'm an inexperienced fisher and have never fished the island. Current set-up is a 2.45m rod, 4-6kg, and reel size is (line capacity kg/m): 5/350, 6/310, 8/220. Would love to hear suggestions for best land-based spots or any recent positive experiences.
Many thanks
The Professor
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:18 am
by Sebb
The Professor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:56 am
Hi all
Heading to Phillip Island next week. I'm an inexperienced fisher and have never fished the island. Current set-up is a 2.45m rod, 4-6kg, and reel size is (line capacity kg/m): 5/350, 6/310, 8/220. Would love to hear suggestions for best land-based spots or any recent positive experiences.
Many thanks
The Professor
Cowes Pier.
Can be crowded though.
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:02 pm
by e.welch
I’m with seb definitely cowes pier take squid and pipis squid will catch most things and the whiting there love pipis good luck mate
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:58 am
by The Professor
Sounds great. Thanks a lot. Will post a report when I get back!
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:34 pm
by Lightningx
The Professor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:58 am
Sounds great. Thanks a lot. Will post a report when I get back!
Good luck mate.
I’ve caught some nice Salmons from woolamai beach as well!
Cheers
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:20 pm
by fishingvic
Try Silverleaves area after dark for some whiting off the beach.
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 6:39 pm
by rb85
I'd suggest Cat Bay area at night for gummies if you can dodge the park rangers other spots are off the rocks for whiting off pyramids or racetracks.
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:55 pm
by The Professor
fishingvic wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:20 pm
Try Silverleaves area after dark for some whiting off the beach.
Great to know. That's a nice beach to visit anyway!
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:56 pm
by The Professor
rb85 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 6:39 pm
I'd suggest Cat Bay area at night for gummies if you can dodge the park rangers other spots are off the rocks for whiting off pyramids or racetracks.
Nice! Thanks for the tip.
Re: Phillip Island suggestions
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:42 pm
by The Professor
Apologies for the late follow-up. Due to managing family activities etc, mainly fished off the beach around Ventnor. One 34cm whiting, undersized flatheads, a squid and half a dozen toadies! Good fun though, had great weather so it was pleasure to stand knee deep in the water and relax for a bit!
