Hello From Cold, Plague-ridden Melbourne

[Mattblack]

Hey all,

Got back into fishing a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I mainly fish saltwater (bait/boat) & have caught most species Victoria has on offer (except Kingfish and Bluefin Tuna which are high up on my bucket list)

Really enjoy reading what the rest of the country is catching & look forward to contributing on here once our season starts up again.

[Leosonfire]

Onya Matt! Stay safe mate

[Hweebe]

Welcome to AFO Matt. Hopefully will see some happy snaps from Victoria. Where do you usually fish? 

Fishing is a great iso activity

[Mattblack]

Hi Hweebe,

Usually fish Western Port and Port Phillip Bays....bit crazy down here at the moment, we are allowed to fish 'locally' & no one is really sure what that means. Thinking I might just hold tight until the Spring Snapper come in and head out then.

[Old Scaley]

Welcome @Mattblack. Looking forward to seeing some reports from down your way. Is the snapper fishing in PPB as good as the TV fishos say it is since the netters were moved out?

[Mattblack]

Hey Old Scaley,

I've certainly noticed the bay has improved a lot since the netters got kicked out...pinky snapper numbers have increased (along with baitfish), but last year was a shocker for most people trying to a big one. I think the TV/Charter guys will always do well on the snapper...they know where to find them even when the season was as bad as last year.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hey Mattblack

Welcome to the forum. The snapper is Port Phillip Bay must be fun. 

I hope to hear some stories of your adventures. 

Cheers Hamish  

[ellicat]

Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy it. Sounds like you'd have some tips to share too.

[Mattblack]

Thanks Hamish...think I'd rather be fishing on the Gold Coast at the moment to be honest! 

[Mattblack]

Thanks ellicat...got heaps of tips, not sure if they are useful though (Im not the greatest fisherman )