Summer Whiting

[tug_tellum]

where do all the big summer whiting hide out during winter & do people still catch them in any great numbers during winter? Mick :-? :-? :-?

[Archer]

I got 2 Yesterday 35cm and 40cm's on 2" GULP grubs in Pumkin seed. Right up the back of a creek in Ballina.

[GregM]

Mick,
I have caught plenty of big summer whiting in winter. I reckon some of the biggest i have caught have been in winter at night. Quantity isnt always as good as in summer but quality can be better. Fresh bait is the go, and I usually fish the shallow water on yabbie banks on a run in tide.
Cheers

Greg

[serene_lady]

Summer whiting is only the name given to that varity, in the Sandy Straights the best summer whiting are caught through the winter months, just like I have seen good catches of winter whiting caught around christmas time at Tin Can Bay and in front of Poona. Bob.

[tug_tellum]

Thanks for the info.Looks like i'll have to try harder& in different locations Mick

[serene_lady]

Mick, In the winter months we fish for summeries in shallow water over yabbie banks, if the water is clear you need to keep out a bit so you dont spook them and cast as far away from the boat as you can. Full moon nights are also a good time to target them on the banks. In the hotter months you will find them in a bit deeper water during the day, but on the f/moon nights they will still go up shallow on the banks. Bob.

[SURF_SNIPER]

big summer whiting are caught all year round on double island/ rainbow beaches

[NeilD]

Just check out Surf Snipers last report for an idea where they may be hanging out.

[robersl]

THERE STARTING TO RUN AT DONNYBROOK NOW SO RE THE FLATHEAD

[stalker]

hey mick the others are right .Get live bloodworms from budds bait ther'ye the best . night time rising tide from drop off onto sandbank on rising tide where it's nice and '' quiet'''. good luck.