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South West Squid Fishing Guide
Land a Feed, Avoid the Ink, and Fish Smart with Egi Gear That Works From the calm waters off Busselton Jetty to the rocky ledges around Bunbury, squid fishing—also known as egi fishing—has cemented itself as a favourite among southwest anglers. It’s accessible, it’s productive, and the end result is a fresh feed that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, this guide covers land-based and boat tactics, gear advice, squid handling, and cooking tips using products available right here at Whitey’s Tackle & Camping. Land-Based Squidding: Busselton & Bunbury Busselton Jetty is one...
Come fishing for Redfin Perch with Ash
Cold, foggy mornings can only mean one thing—it’s prime time for targeting redfin perch! From around April through till August, the humble Perch school up to do their dirty deed for the year. If you're willing to put in the effort and trek a little further than most, you’ll often stumble across larger schools- sometimes 10 to 50 fish strong with around 80% being males hanging around a couple of lucky females. Reddies will hit a range of different lures, but winter is definitely what I like to refer to as “Placcy Season”. Soft plastics in the 2–4 inch range...
