Fishing Victoria Forum

Hey everyone, I just moved to Brunswick from Gippsland and am looking for some new places to go fishing nearby. I love targeting trout and redfin/bass with soft plastics and hardbodies so I'm open to anything. I know people catch fish out of estates but I'm completely lost of where to even start lo...

For other freshwater species, you gotta drive a bit. How far are you willing to travel? Hey Sebb, thanks for your reply! That's a shame, ideally anything around 30 minutes would be great, under an hour would still be pretty good too though. I'm open to getting into saltwater stuff if the spots are ...

Get a Map of Melbourne and then Google "Angling Clubs Melbourne" or "Fishing Clubs Melbourne" and you will find Clubs in:- Brunswick / Preston / Coburg / Essendon etc, - Contact whoever you want too, suggest more than one, and explain your situation. New Members are usually welcome. I was Secretary ...

Hi All, I'm looking at getting into surf fishing - salmon, gummies from Vic beaches, and I am very interested in this rod, but concerned it may be too stiff for great bite detection or maybe not great at casting distance? - PENN Prevail II 1202SPH Spinning Surf Rod 12ft 15-37kg 2pc - Any one with an...

Hey Steve, surf fishing can be a very personal thing...people have their own set ups and will swear by them. One thing I would say about fishing gear is the same about any activity that requires tools: anything that is "general purpose" means it is a compromise. If you want a surf set up, then get a...

I think you're spot on with your experience about seeing the advantage of a slightly longer rod ~9ft to punch out some plastics, metals, or just just generally when you're bait fishing. You'd ideally want some light, comfortable in the hand if you're flicking plastics, metals, etc that is sensitive ...

Hey everyone, Just wanted to put together this report for quick flick I had yesterday chasing some Australian Salmon along Ocean Grove/ Barwon Heads. I was also testing out my new rod and the titanium handle grip, both were a dream to fish with. Conditions: Sunny, medium strength N wind, with a clea...

Hey Ben, I think you will need a separate set up for Jetty fishing & a separate set up for surf fishing. For Surf Fishing go a 12 Ft, prevails are good , and i would recommend a minimum sized 5000 reel, If a NASCI is in your budget great, if a shimano Ultegra 5500 is even better.Longer / heavier rod...

Hey Ben, I'm also new to surf lure fishing. My only observation so far - the balance point is much higher - above rod's upper grip... Unlike the typical near spool/reel foot, meaning the rod butt needs to be up against your elbow (or armpit?) as you're working the lure - in a way counter balancing i...

Case in point - see how Alex handles the rod, the butt is almost always under his armpit: https://youtu.be/ll9mSXoxAuQ
I'd think this wouldn't be too comfortable with lures? On the yak, I have ~6'6" rods and use wrist to work the lures...
Maybe I just don't get it