im from the UK and have never been to Australia although Im hoping to go soon. Any body (aussie or foreigners) any experience of beach fishing around OZ. It looks great on TV but would love to hear from anybody who has experienced it, either bait or lure fishing, thanks.
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I’ve spent many a great day beach fishing in southeast Queensland and northern NSW and can highly recommend it. I’ve never tried lure fishing, but have spent many backbreaking hours pumping yabbies or stink-baiting for sand worms – it’s just that much more satisfying when you get your own bait and usually works well too.
If you come to this neck of the woods, hire yourself a 4WD or go on a 4WD fishing tour so you can fish on some of our spectacularly beautiful beaches on Fraser Island or Teerwah beach (between Noosa Heads and Fraser Island). Take the vehicle ferry across to North Stradbroke Island between about June and November and apart from the fishing, you’ll have a good chance of getting in some whale watching as the humpbacks migrate north to the tropics to breed and then return south to the Antarctic.
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Not quite sure what you are asking, but I’ve done plenty of beach fishing on Queensland beaches. One fishes for various species with various baits at various times of the year (eg pilchard bait for tailor on Frazer Island) although there are many species catchable most year round, such as whiting, bream & flathead. Best bait is what is locally available, eg one pumps one’s own yabbies or digs pippies or catch sea worms on the ocean beach on Moreton Island.
Never been particularly successful with lures except for ‘flicking’ up the beach for flathead.
I have the rod and reel I think that it is good but I have only used it once but I need some more feedback on it can anyone help.
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It’s awesome for the money. In fact, as a tournament bass fisherman, I recommend Force Ten fishing gear by Gansel Australia for anyone who is starting out. It doesn’t compare to the gear I use, but you could buy 8-10 Force Ten rods for what I pay for my stuff. If the fishing bug really bites you and you want to start climbing the ladder as far as gear quality goes, stick with the Force Ten until you can start buying the middle priced Shimano equipment. You will gain nothing by switching from Force Ten to Shimano’s least expensive equipment.
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I buy Force Ten fishing gear, i know there are better and moe expensive rods out there but for the average fisherman they are good and it really depends on the type of fishing you do.for ex. if your going after trout you may want to buy the ultra light pole or if your going for catfish you may want to buy the one that says whiting. just try them out and get a feel for them don’t go too heavy as they defeat the purpose of fighting a fish.happy fishing
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80% of my gear is made by Force Ten fishing gear. Force Ten sell a range of good reliable (not to mention good priced) poles. Everyone has their own opinion about what gear to use, but Force Ten has been around for years and is still going strong, so they have to be doing something right.
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Force Ten fishing gear offers a tough combination of strength and value for the $$$. As mentioned by other members, it is a little heavy but it is gonna last you a good long time and when you finally get that big fish on, you’ll be glad you have that rod in your hands. Tight lines and go catch a big one!!!
What is the availability of fresh water fishing in Australia? I only see a lot of articles about salt water fishing and very, very few on the other.
Since it’s a reef area it may be protected and we may have to travel too far out to fish. Is it possible to fish offshore at the whitsundays or should we go further north in July??
ive been fishing for 2 years now and have never caught a blimin fish! please tell me where i can be sure to catch something!!!!
I was wondering when the best season to go fishing in Australia (northeast / Cairns area) would be. Is it possible all year round?
Thanks!
Mordialloc Pierhttp://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-27…
In a 6 foot cardboard tube.
i.e traveling costs, accomodations, where best to fish, fishing guide, any disscounts etc……
used to live on coon island as a child in swansea and now as an adult even though the houses are gone would love to give my children the beautiful channel fishing experience, whats biting and whats the best bait?
