While whiting are a smaller species they can be caught on a variety of lures even fairly large offerings , but without a doubt small vibe lures work best, and running
assist hooks
instead of trebles will improve your catches a lot as they do have
small mouths
and are great at throwing hooks.
What is the best time to catch whiting?
Late morning or early afternoon , when the wind picks up, is usually the best time of day to fishing for yellowfin whiting. The slight movement on the water provides the fish some security and protection from a wading angler whereas calm water and movement above the water will often spook the fish.
Can you catch whiting on
soft plastics
?
Because whiting are predominantly bottom feeders, many anglers like to weigh down their soft plastics so that they can bounce them along and over the bottom. This does work at times, but I have found that if I lightly weight the soft plastic it will slowly sink to the bottom.
What size hooks for whiting?
Use a long shank hook, size 4 to 8 and always go for the top brands. They are perfect for baiting
live worms
, yabbies and pipis and the long shank is easier to remove from the long snout of a Whiting. Run a long leader up to a swivel, and weight for conditions. A ball sinker is best.
Are Circle Hooks good for whiting?
Both circle hooks and long shank hooks are popular , with a size #4-6 ‘J’ hook suitable for bay work, and loosely a size #4 to 2/0 for deep water whiting.
Are beach worms good for whiting?
TIP: Beachworms are by far the best bait for sand whiting , when threading the beachworm on the bait holder hook be sure to tread the worm head first so the worm doesn’t break in pieces, it will look more natural this way.
What is whiting depth?
Whiting typically resides in shallow areas between 2 and 6 meters deep They love ecosystems which is a mix of clear water, heavy weed and sandy patches. This creates food and shelter for them. Therefore, these are the best spots to target when fishing for them.
What is the biggest whiting ever caught?
The 1.61kg King George Whiting that measure 620mm long was caught north of Batemans Bay, on Thursday, June 11. “Quite a remarkable capture for these waters. The NSW record is 1.8kg which means they are not unheard of up here but still very rare,” said the skipper of the fishing boat Alan Brown, who sent us the photo.
Does whiting eat shrimp?
Whiting like to eat small crabs, shrimp, sand fleas and small fish They will also eat invertebrates like marine worms and clams.
Is
squid good bait
for whiting?
Cephalopods, such as squid, octopus or cuttlefish also make really good whiting baits Again the fresher the better. It is best to cut the white flesh into thin strips and if you can, soften with a light mallet, so they are nice and tender.
Can you catch whiting at night?
One surprising thing in the more defined rivers is that whiting fishing is often at its best at night Any sand whiting over 40 cm long is a great fish. There are many ways to fish the flats, but one of the most exciting methods, using bait, is to sight cast the fish as you walk the flats.
What is the best Burley for whiting?
Crushed mussel shell is also another very popular burley method. For best results, when using this method, you should distribute the shells by a throwing them out by hand, a small amount occasionally. As they are heavier, they will sink to the bottom a lot quicker.
Do you have to scale whiting?
Whiting is cleaned in much the same way as Flathead although whiting is commonmly eaten whole requiring only the fish to be scaled and the gut cavity removed It is quite a delicate fish so care needs to be taken when scaling and cleaning the fish not to tear the flesh.
Should you strike a circle hook?
Do not strike at the fish , allow the fish time to take the bait into its mouth and then apply slow and steady pressure to set the hook in the mouth area. The fish often hook themselves. Non-offset circle hooks are recommended for the best mouth-hooking results.
What makes a good whiting rod?
This rod should be at least 7′ long, with 7’6” providing longer casts The rod needs to be soft in the tip, but not too sloppy. The tip needs to bend easily when working the rod during the retrieve in order to get your lure working correctly. Lean towards spin reels which boast a fast retrieve ratio.
What do King George whiting eat?
King George whiting, one of 10 whitings caught commercially, use their conical snouts to forage through the sand and mud of shallow intertidal seagrasses growing in inlets and bays, feasting on such delicacies as yabbies, prawns, soldier crabs, worms, pipies and mussels Truly a meal fit for a king.
Will whiting eat earthworms?
Three of the best whiting from the day laid out on the kitchen cutting board. Garden worms work a treat on whiting.
Do you use a swivel with soft plastics?
Soft plastics generally track straight, so no swivel and no snap, and if I can see to tie one, a loop knot gives them the perfect action.
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