whiting rig for st leonards ???????

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whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by JEZALINKOS » Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:58 pm

Hi Guys
I have recently just bought a boat and I am very raw when it comes to saltwater fishing
I went out last Saturday and everybody was catching whiting (except me only my second time)
I was after some advice on set ups for whiting as I would like to get my kids keen on fishing

Rod size 7ft ??/
Line, braid , colour?? strength
do I need a fluorocarbon leader
hook size
red tubing beads ?????
and what sort of rigs paternoster or running sinker
and best times with tides

any advice would be appreciated

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by barra mick » Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:10 pm

Running sinker is fine....thats that I use

I use flourcarbon leader...but its not crucial

Your rod sounds fine.

Fresh bait is a advantage.

Sometimes you just need a bit off luck.

Cheers bm
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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by bowl » Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:20 pm

6 lb mono or braid .8lb FLURcarbon leader
2-4 kg rod 1000 ir 2500 reel
le
paternosta or running.
Burly
Drift for squid...tender rise squid.
Muscles,puppies.lol
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All else fails get a guided tour with reds fishing ...
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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by Lightningx » Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:22 pm

Rod is fine, caught them with braid and mono.
I use Fluro and hook size about a 6 with beads.
Have caught them with both paternoster and running.
Pippies, mussels, squid strips :thumbsup:

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by JEZALINKOS » Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:28 pm

Thanks guys appreciate the help

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by Lightningx » Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:10 pm

No worries mate. Let us know how you go :thumbsup:

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by BIG GAV » Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:15 pm

Generally we drift for squid at st Leonards then hit the whiting grounds with fresh bait n paternoster rigs are all we use. Sometimes u come up stumps though. I've sat there netting my mates fish all day n the only whiting I caught was on a snapper snatcher on my gummy rod -.-

But sometimes u just can't keep em off ya baits! Keep at it whiting fishing is great fun unfortunately I didn't even get a whiting this season to preoccupied with cod
If I'm not fishing, I'd rather be fishing!

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by JEZALINKOS » Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:54 pm

Thanks big gav and i will post a bag full hopefully soon Lightningx

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Re: whiting rig for st leonards ???????

Post by bowl » Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:00 pm

Just don't leave rods in rod holder...work one rod by slowly winding it in then pausing n repeat...
Also if you like fishing with plastics..give a turtle back worm a go
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Post by Sinsemilla » Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:01 pm

Don't forget a bit of burley!

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