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Welcome to Victorian Fishing 'Fish Facts'. Each area
has
information on that particular species concerning
Habitat's,
Peak Times, Legal Requirements, Qualities, Tackle
Requirements and Best Baits.
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Size:
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1 to 6kg. Average 2-4kg.
Best Baits:
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Pilchards, Garfish, Salmon, Trevally, Tuna and Mullet. Fresh is Best !!!
Habitat:
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Elephant Sharks inhabit the fast waters of Western Port and are found over mud, shell and rock bottoms. Some captures are made at Mornington but these are rare. Elephants are a bottom dweller and their depth can vary from 3m to 12m. Personally I like to fish for them in shallow because they fight better and perform better.
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Tackle:
* Line: 2-6kg
* Hooks: 1/0 to 4/0 Mustad Suicide
Pattern
* Reel: Shimano Baitrunner 3500, or
Aero Baitrunner.
* Rig: 2 hook rig on a 1m 30lb
trace. One hook tied, one
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running free. The other end
goes to a roller or ball
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bearing swivel. Attach your
sinker to an ezi-rig sinker
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clip.
Quality: Elephant sharks are a quality fish. They are easy to catch. Good fighters and have a touch of unpredicibility to them. The harder u put it to an elephant the harder it will fight. They can perform leaps, hard drives, fast runs and good times. If bleed and cleaned
immediately after capture elephants are a 5 star quality eating fish !!!
When: Feb to April
Hot Spots: Corinella, Rhyll, Stony Point
Legal Requirements: Bag Limit: 3
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Bag Limits are Per Person, Per Day.
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