Fishing Victoria Forum

Generally I purchase rods / reels from specialty shops. Lures I purchase when they are on sale - from anywhere. I have started purchasing lures online from the US but these are generally types / colors that are not available here in Oz.
thanks
Jim

.................................................................................................................................... I spent some time at Big W today in the fishing section scoping out all the lures and whatnot, I bought a couple to add to the collection but I really had no idea wha...

Welcome to the site. You are doing the right thing by joining a forum to enhance your fishing skills.
thanks
Jim

As the title suggests, that is what it felt like! Strong winds were blowing so I knew what to expect when I traveled out to one of the inlets. I was hoping for a trout or redfin on lures - most likely outcome would have been redfin. I was fishing on a ledge and honestly had to watch for rogue waves ...

went to lake eppaloch last sunday, bagged out on reddies in one hour. trolling in 3-4m of water. great day. Five months on from your initial post - try and bag out now!!!! There is no limit now!!! How things change - probably for the better in this case even if I rarely keep them anyway. thanks Jim

Welcome to the site George7. I do not store pre-tied rigs much but I think Tacklenuts noodle suggestion has some merits. With mono or fluro, I believe it is better to be wrapped around a round object to avoid it being kinked which then may cause a weak spot. I doubt if CremeDeLaCreme's foam setup wo...

Which species of fish will you target with them? I have researched baitrunner's at times with the idea of getting one or two but have never purchased them. I probably will one day. One negative comment I have read is they are not suited to surf fishing as the drag system is vulnerable to sand. This ...

Still beats sitting at home! When I go out and have no luck, (it happens often) it just makes me more determined for the next trip.
thanks
Jim

Happy new year all!!! :cheers:

^^^ 3-5kg way to heavy for trout. 2-4kg max 1-2kg prefered. 1-2kg ultralight? Looks like the trout where you fish does not grow longer than 20cm. :lolf: As far as I'm concerned both of you have put forward valid options. A three to five kg rod with a 2000 size reel with 6lb line is not overkill and...