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Queenscliff Bay Fishing
Mornington / Bellarine - VIC
Experience a fishing charter to remember inside the safe sheltered waters of Port Ph
Half Day Private Charter
Cairns and Tropical North QLD - QLD
On your half day private fishing charter you get to choose the experience you want!
Full Day Private Charter
Cairns and Tropical North QLD - QLD
On your full day private fishing charter you get to choose the experience you want!
The Pearl Perch
Found from northern
New South Wales to mid
Queensland. Frequents offshore deep waters from 20 - 60m, usually over reef, gravel or rubble seabeds. A very fine table fish.
Catching a Pearl Perch
Only use fresh fish strip baits or small squid. Pearl Perch tend to respond very well to fresh bait
Sport Value
When hooked, it tends to head hard and fast for the cover of the reef. Provides a relatively tough fight in deep waters.
Tackle
10kgs on the main line with long traces. Medium gear with a snapper reef rig. No. 2 - 5 mustad or beak hooks
Bait
Fresh fish strips, Octopus, Squid, Poddy
mullet, Pilchard, Prawn
Eating a Pearl Perch
Considered by the majority of anglers to be one of the best eating fish. Flesh is very white with a large flake revealing a sweet mild flavour and excellent texture
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Recommended Reading for Pearl Perch
Australian Fishing
We've got Australia Covered
A must have companiion to take on every fishing trip; this book covers all aspects of fishing, providing the essential information to help you catch that big one!
Fish Australia
Your guide to coastal and inland fishing!
Whether you are a beginner or an expert fisherman this is an essential companion. It's easy to use and packed with information on inland and coastal fishing throughout Australia.
This book is written by fishing writers with expert local knowledge and is full of tips on how to get you that perfect catch every time.
Fishing in New South Wales
Complete guide to fishing in NSW: comprehensive guide to coastal and inland fishing in New South Wales. Detailed maps, local fishing know-how, boating information, bait and tackle, and tips from the experts.
The Australian Fishing Companion
The Australian Fishing Companion is the ideal introduction to fishing in Australia.
It includes advice for successful coastal and inland fishing; fully-illustrated guide to bait and tackle, knots and rigs; illustrated identification guide to 100 of the most commonly caught fish as well as step-by-step instructions for preparing and cooking your catch.
Fishing in Queensland
This book is a guide to coastal and inland fishing in Queensland. Set out in four sections being Brisbane, Cairns Townsville and Rockhampton.Inlcudes information on how to fish, where to fish, identifying your catch, cooking your catch and more! This very easy to use guide also features full colour, maps, guide to local fish and full colour photo filleting tips.
Northern Territory Fish Finder Fishing Map
This Northern Territory fishing map has all the information you need to fish the Top End. Whether you are driving in yourself or intending to hire fishing guides or charter boats, this map will show you where the spots are and help you plan your trip.
Fishing and Camping Murrumbidgee River
Finding river access is often a problem along the Murrumbidgee. But with this guide you will find all the answers. Fishing and Camping Murrumbidgee River covers the section of river from Gundagai to Narrendera including Wantabadgery, Oura, Wagga Wagga, Currawarna and Galore.
How To Catch Barramundi DVD
This is an exciting new production designed for people who know little about barramundi.
The DVD is purely about how to catch wild barramundi, with an emphasis on the Northern Territory. You will learn about barramundi habits, where they live, how to fish northern rivers, wet season fishing, rig tying, barra lures and more.
What Fish Is That?
With 150 species identified and illustrated this guide will certainly be useful for all fisherman! Once this is in your tacklebox you'll be able to make an accurate idenfication on the spot!
Each page shows a picture of the fish, where it is usually located, a description, and the best method to make the catch!
