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by westvic
Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: Northern Victoria Fishing Reports
Topic: Relaxing at Koondrook
Replies: 5
Views: 2097

Relaxing at Koondrook

Decided to head bush for the weekend before the hoards from Melbourne got released. Headed up to Barham/Koondrook area then went downstream a few kilometres. I love this area and is usually fairly quiet, especially as you get further away from town. It is State Forrest so relaxed in regulations. The...
by westvic
Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing Rods & Reels
Topic: Combo for yellas
Replies: 0
Views: 484

Combo for yellas

Was lurking through Anaconda today and came across Sedona XT 2-4kg combo for $149 https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-combos/spinning-combos/shimano-sedona-xt-7-2-4-kg-2500-spinning-combo/90156635 Thoughts on this as a rod for yellow belly? I've been looking for something like this in the...
by westvic
Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:13 am
Forum: Squid Fishing
Topic: Science of Squid Fishing
Replies: 17
Views: 4446

Re: Science of Squid Fishing

Thank you great post
by westvic
Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Camper trailer
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

Re: Camper trailer

2 very different options shown here. If you havent done much camper-trailering before I strongly recommend hiring one in your preferred design before splashing out on a purchase. Everything is a compromise (like on a boat) so understanding what you are prepared to compromise on is important. Lots of...
by westvic
Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: Australian Natives
Topic: Weirdest bait to catch a cod
Replies: 17
Views: 5117

Re: Weirdest bait to catch a cod

Texas wrote:
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:49 am
westvic wrote:
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:28 am
Digging up an old one here.........mate caught a large (around 1m) cod late june on a dim sim!!!
When you think about it, it's not that silly
Gra
Yep you are right. Egg(ish) shaped and the smell trail in the water must be fairly strong
by westvic
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:28 am
Forum: Australian Natives
Topic: Weirdest bait to catch a cod
Replies: 17
Views: 5117

Re: Weirdest bait to catch a cod

Digging up an old one here.........mate caught a large (around 1m) cod late june on a dim sim!!!
by westvic
Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing Charters and Boat Hire
Topic: Boat hire for island drops
Replies: 32
Views: 8583

Re: Boat hire for island drops

Some of those islands look pretty small and inhospitable to landing a boat.

Hang the expense, just hire a chopper between a few fishos. Drop in a couple of days camping gear and make a long weekend of it.

Now Im just dreaming :wt:
by westvic
Mon Jun 15, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fishable campsites
Replies: 29
Views: 6919

Re: Fishable campsites

Johanna beach maybe??
Aire River camp area (near bridge)
by westvic
Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Briggsy talks about Location.
Replies: 4
Views: 1959

Re: Briggsy talks about Location.

Very good stuff. This isn't about fishing (the way I do it) though...this is hunting. Same principals can adapted for other all for forms.

thanks for sharing
by westvic
Mon May 18, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Other Fishing Equipment
Topic: Time for new pliers
Replies: 15
Views: 2915

Re: Time for new pliers

This is what I went for https://leatherman.com.au/products/free-p4 Not cheap Bit bulky BUT knife, pliers, wire cutters,scissors and a few other bits and pieces all in a pouch on the belt. I can vouch that all tools can be access one handed some need a bit of practice) and all lock into place when de...

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