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While King George whiting can be caught year-round, the best time to reel them in depends on your location and the season. Whether you're in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, or Western Australia, it's crucial to consult your local tackle shop or a fishing guide to determine the optimal times for King George whiting in your area. Even in the depths of winter, it's entirely possible to hook King George whiting with a few extra winter fishing tips. In the Northern Port Philip Bay region, winter offers optimal angling and boating conditions, with extended periods of near-picture-perfect, glassy waters due to...

The King George Whiting (KGW) is a bountiful species that can be found in abundance in the waters around Port Phillip and Westernport Bay. With a bit of patience and determination, you can enjoy a thrilling fishing experience and catch this prized fish at any time of the year. A few conditions that make KGW eager to take a bait are: 1. Water Temperature2. Change of Tide3. First and Last Light When the water is clear, fishing closer to the shore can be the best bet. Try casting near weed beds or reefs to increase your chances of a catch....

Snapper Season in Victoria kicks off in September and usually goes through until March. So, the months of September and October is referred to as "Early Season". In August and September schools of snapper congregate outside of the Port Phillip bay heads, waiting for suitable tides and weather conditions for their dash into the bay. The fish come into the bay fully loaded with milt and roe and their main desire is to spawn to ensure the survival of their species. It is also know that there is a second run of snapper into the bays around December.  10 Early...

Knowledge gathering is so important to your success as an angler. So, it’s crucial where you get your knowledge from. I have obtained my understanding of snapper fishing over a 40-year period from countless books, magazines, blogs, and directly from experienced anglers, but most of all my own trial and error. Your own experience will teach you the most. Once you learn something new you need to put the learning into action. One of the best sources of knowledge is from angling club members in your local area. Highly recommend having a few beers down your local club and picking...

Fish Unweighted One of the best tips I have received over the years is to fish unweighted baits, were possible. There are a number of advantages to this type of fishing method. Firstly, it will help to present your bait more naturally in the water column. Another advantage, is this method allows your bait to float down at a slow rate, and cover the water column, which is good when the fish might be feeding higher in the water table. When snapper chase whitebait or pilchards they usually hunt them at the top or the middle of the water table,...