Based in Victoria, Australia, Fishing is all I do! Western Port, Port Phillip Bay, Bass Strait and sourrounds. Reports, 🎥 Reels and Guides, follow along!
From the humble Squid to the elusive Yellowtail Kingfish.
01/06/2026
MEGA Western Port Calamari 🦑 🥵.
After some Gummy Shark action offshore Friday morning, a quick flick before returning to the boat ramp was in order. This kraken hit the jig hard and pulsed away taking some serious string with it 💨 🦑. Now onwards is the time we start to see some really big Calamari here locally on the shallow w**d banks and heavy reefs offshore🪸.
Squid jig:
Hardz Squid 3.5 Southern Sunset
28/05/2026
Rain, hail or shine! 🌧️
How good is the Gummy Shark fishing offshore? Mate Brady rolling straight into a thumper.
Fresh Wrasse head bait getting the job done ✅.
🪝 8/0 Nano Alpha Inline Circle Hook doing its thing.
27/05/2026
It’s not just about the Gummy/School Sharks on the offshore reefs! Big Calamari 🦑 thrive offshore, harassing the bait fish that call reef their home. With our water temperature declining, expect more of these guys on show out there!
The Hardz Squid jigs in size 4.0 have been a game changer in the deep water offshore. Sinking down into the strike zone quickly and darting hard with its large profile. White Beauty has been a stand out on these offshore Squid.
22/05/2026
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21/05/2026
Gummy Sharks on 🔥 offshore this morning! 🦈
Keen for some Gummy Shark action I set off on a solo mission out the front. After sounding out some ground it didn’t take long for some serious line burning action! This big girl buckled the Samurai rod tip to the water screaming off hard and didn’t look like stopping💨. Rounded out the session with 3 more fish hitting the deck, releasing 2 and keeping 2. Plenty of fresh flake to go round 🍽️.
8/0 Nano Alpha Inline Circle proving to be a formidable hook choice, penetrating fast and holding strong. 🪝
Squid fishing. Where getting sprayed in the face somehow counts as success 🤣.
Recently it’s been super handy to have a variety of squid jigs on board.
The Hardz Squid jigs in 3.5 have been a game changer when the current is pumping 💪🏻 or in deeper water.
When whipping in the shallow water the Egizo 3.5’s have been great, utilising that slower sink rate for a more natural appearance.
17/05/2026
Thursdays Calamari catch on Western Port 🦑.
Good to find a few more numbers in the port once again. I feel like it’s been slimmer pickings than previous seasons, hopefully it builds from here 👌🏻. Ryan and I fell just shy of our double bag, but the average size makes up for it for sure.
Orange Tiger in size 3.5
Clear Appeal Sunset & Clear Brown in size 3.5
14/05/2026
Why are king george whiting called king george whiting❓
They were first recorded by early European explorers in King George Sound WA, a location named after King George III. The name stuck, and now they’re one of Australia’s most iconic table fish.
Why are Victorians so obsessed with the Gamakatsu Shiner hook?
Because they know how effective a simple, clean bait presentation is. The Shiner is the staple hook of King George anglers.
Sam and his crew giving us the proof with an epic King George session on Shiners💪
13/05/2026
Big Western Port Calamari 🦑 🥵 .
Nice to change it up from fishing the bay this morning. Launching solo with the sunrise 🌅, the Squid were tough to find but i managed 7 with some really nice hoods. Ripper weather too.
