How to catch King George Whiting and not Wrasse
Submitted by Philthy on Wed, 2013-06-05 10:16
I've been getting out on some prime looking KGW ground anywhere from Fremantle right up to Jurien Bay and have been struggling to get anything but bloody wrasse. I was wondering if anybody had any tricks up their sleeves on avoiding these buggers.
I've still managed to get my feed of KGW, but i prolly catch 1 whiting for every 10-20 wrasse...
Paul H
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I always figure if I'm
I always figure if I'm catching wrasse im in the right type of ground for decent sized KG but yep I hear you the wrasse are quicker to the bait and can be a pain sometimes a short shift can be in order.
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Brody
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What size hook are you using?
What size hook are you using?
Philthy
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hooks
I'm using a paternoster rig with size 4 hooks when targeting whiting and anything from prawn, pippi or pilchard as bait.
Funnily enough, I've caught the biggest KGW when not targeting them at all and caught them on 5/0 suicide hooks when fishing for snapper.
Brody
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Yeah they have no trouble
Yeah they have no trouble with bigger hooks, I suggest using at least a 1/0 and you'll get a lot less shitfish. If you are getting small bites don't strike.