mat191286 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Hey all. I'm new to beach fishing and I have been fishing at Werri beach lately (about 4-5 times) as I have a caravan in Gerringong and am down there every chance I get, I haven't had any luck yet, I've tried both bait (basic hook and sinker rig and Paternoster rig) and metal lures. I was wondering if anyone knows if I'm wasting my time at Werri beach or do I just need to keep at it? Also I was wondering if anyone knows of any other good beaches to fish down the south coast area, from about Wollongong to Nowra/sussex. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeb870 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Hey Mat, Beach fishing at the start can be a little bit frustrating until you get the hang of it, but once you do is really enjoyable. Depends really on what you are targeting at the beach? Salmon is usually a common catch found at most (if not all) beaches, not the best to eat but great fun to catch. Everyone has their different methods but I use a simple Paternoster rig with a star sinker at the bottom. Below is an image I quickly google'd for you, and it's roughly what I use. Gang hooks or even single hooks will work, and I usually use anything from 1/2 a pilchard to a full pilchard. (Common problem with Pilchards tho as you may know is how they go soggy and fall off the hook). As for the location, I have had regular success from 7-miles beach. It's further south of Werri Beach, after passing the Golf Course on the left and then go over the bridge. I have been lazy lately to beach fish that far south (I was living in Shellharbour till 2 weeks ago) so regularly went to Bombo beach, just before Kiama. Most important thing about Beach fishing is to make sure you have found a gutter (something I failed at when I first got introduced to beach fishing). Let me know if I can assist further, and hope you have some success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat191286 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks a lot for the help! I've fished 7-mile once with no success but I am very glad to hear you have success there, it gives me more confidence, I am spending the weekend down there so I will giving it another crack. where about's on 7-mile do you go? south, middle or north? Cheers Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeb870 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I mainly fished the Northern side of the beach. So I would basically drive over the bridge, and then you will yourself on this straight road. Then I think from memory it was the 2nd carpark on the left, it really has been sometime now so I can't remember too well. But as you travel along 7 miles beach you will have all those carparks on the left. Sorry for my vague memory, but hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeb870 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Ok, I just checked Google Maps to try and re-trace my steps. I am fairly sure that I am referring to the carpark at Beach Road (So beach road will be to the right and you just turn left). Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat191286 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks again. Yeah I know the area well, I have been travelling down there for many years, I know exactly where you are talking about. Thanks again for the advise, I hope to have some luck this weekend, not too sure if the weather will be in my favour. Cheers Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeb870 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Good luck and let us know how you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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