Ryder Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Has anyone else come across servo sold "Australian pilchards" that seem ok the way they are presented, but when you open the pack they have a low belly and a different profile? I have been told they are herring that are being dumped on the market. I used them once and nothing would touch them, now I see them in 2kg blocks, doesn't seem right . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not sure I've noticed them but I hate how they sell Japanese Clams as 'Pippies' too and they are not 1/10th as good as real pippies either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_ Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I know the ones your talking about. If you look at the 2 different bags side by side you can tell they aren't the same fish. The "Australian" ones have fat bellies and seem shorter overall. It's a dead giveaway that they're some imported crap with the way they emphasize the Aussie part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks for the heads up, Ryder I'll look for that when I next buy some pillies. I generally use lures, but when I go away, I like to buy some bait in case things are quiet. Real pilchards always gets a lot of interest. I'd hate to buy herring instead. May as well cast lump of wood. Actually, a lump of wood would probably be better, if worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 They buy them dirt cheap and probably sell tonnes before people work they're rubbish. Harry If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 A tackle store in Ballina had local pillies last week, they looked awesome. I have also seen guys catching pillies in Port hacking, scales all over their boat but what a bait! Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf1 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have never seen they caught. How do they catch them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have never seen they caught. How do they catch them?It would have to bee with a hook because casting nets are illegal in NSWHarry If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Same as yakkas, burley them up then a small hook and bait. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 sabiki rig no bait and bread crumbs Sent from my GT-S7500T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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