Beach Fishing

Ive moved over from east and only ever fished out of a boat so I dont have much of an idea about beach fishing. Im at Scarborough now so if anyone that fishes nearby wouldnt mind me tagging along and picking up some tips it would be much appreciaited. 0430174894.

 

Neil


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Neil

Fri, 2009-10-23 10:26

You are in the right spot to go beach fishing mate. There are plenty of good spots close by - such as Brighton, Triggs and Floreat Drain.
What sort of beach fishing gear do you have?

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Hey Mate Ive just bought a

Fri, 2009-10-23 10:33

Hey Mate

Ive just bought a $100 surf combo from the tackle world on the corner. Ive only been to brighton  a couple times using a pilly on gang hooks with a sliding sinker (without much luck! lol)

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No worries. It can take a little bit of practice to get the hang

Fri, 2009-10-23 11:16

of it. The next time we are heading down that way for a fish I will give you a yell and you can see legends such as Sherbs and Uncle Stu in action.
In the meantime, do a search on this site and on the web for surf fishing techiques and that will be a good start.
The biggest tips I can give you now, is that most of the fish we chase from the beaches here come on the bite the best just before and after sunrise and sunset, a rising tide is a good time to be fishing, especially if it coincides with sunrise and sunset, a light south wester is the best wind for catching tailor, try using burley (it can make a big difference to your catch rates), look for gutters in the surf, and be patient.

Have a look at this web site, it has some good info about fishing spots in your area.
www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/facilities/fishing/file/at_download

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Good Stuff, thanks for the

Fri, 2009-10-23 12:30

Good Stuff, thanks for the advice Colin, much apprieciated! The few time I have gone it has been late arvo, but not quite sunset and there has been a howling southerly so I might have to try and get the right conditions. That would be great if you gave me a call next time your down this way, or I dont mind going for a drive to meet up at some other spots (just as long as there not one of your secret spots you dont wanna give up!)

Thanks again mate.

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No worries Neil

Fri, 2009-10-23 13:15

There should be some good tailor running down your way over the next few months, Colin

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dont forget to sharpen the hooks on your gang hooks

Fri, 2009-10-23 15:29

even a quick runover with a nail file makes a big diference - you will hook fish you wont even feel .

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Thanks mate, I give them a

Fri, 2009-10-23 16:22

Thanks mate, I give them a going over. I made my own gang hooks and bought a pack of more expensive ones to use for the bottom hook. Any tips on putting the mulie on would be great! Im sure Id be able to improve on this to give the bait a more "natrual" look, a couple ive put on have looked a little mangled.

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lay the hooks out on the mulie

Fri, 2009-10-23 23:15

measure the hook placements with the eye of the second last hook on the eye of the mulie ( head towards the line) and put the hooks thru - easier wen the mulies are defrosted and of good quality

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It is also a good idea to snip the tail of your mulie just below

Sat, 2009-10-24 07:46

the bottom hook. It helps make your bait more aerodynamic when you are casting and it also helps stop the mulie from twisting around as much when you are retreiving it.
It would also be worth investing in some ghost cotton (just ask for it at your tackle store). You just wrap it around your bait a few times and it will help keep your bait on for a lot longer - especially if there are pickers around.

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Sat, 2009-10-24 07:58

Don't buy the red reels as it's like rope and creates one hell of a mess on your gangs. I spend more time trying to clear my gangs than fishing! The black stuff is much finer and doesn't seem to foul the rigs. It's good shit when the peckers are around and great for long casting in windy conditions.

Don't be worried about fishing in a howling southerly mate. Sometimes these are the best times although it is a pain in the bum (and sand gets in my beer).

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Where do you get the black reels from Vince?

Sat, 2009-10-24 08:00

Most of the stores I have been too only stock the red. And the stuff I borrow (pinch) of Sherbs is also on the red reels(Lol).

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Thanks guys, Ill give all

Sat, 2009-10-24 09:27

Thanks guys, Ill give all this ago. Me thinks im gonna have to get used to fishing in the wind on this side of the county!

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Not sure Colin

Sat, 2009-10-24 11:43

Age gets the better of me again. I'm not sure but it may have been BCF or BlueWater. They come in two packs. It's very fine stuff so a bit harder to handle.

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Southerlies!

Sat, 2009-10-24 09:25

Tailor love 'em...from purely the fish's point of view, the stronger the better but we all have our own comfort levels, so yeah, as Colin said, a light to moderate sou'wester approaching (and an hour or two after) sunset is an ideal situation. Good luck and let us know how you go, Neil!

If you do get one of those rare, balmy summer nights, your tailor chances go way down but that would be a great time to rig up for mulloway and try to get some big baits into the gutters. Makes for a very relaxing evening with the chance for a fish of a lifetime!