Portland Bait and Tackle in Portland, Victoria | Sport & recreation

Portland Bait and Tackle

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5523 5213

Address: 111a Bentinck St 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website:

Likes: 8415

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Shopping & retail
• Sport & recreation
• Fishing shop
• Shopping service

25.01.2022 With the news that we can troll in the red zone, the organisers have decided to put the tuna comp back on

24.01.2022 Our latest batch of spreader bars from TSH Lures have just arrived, make sure you come in and check them out

24.01.2022 Another great day on the Portland Tuma fields It took a while to warm up but when it did they went nuts Standout lure was my old faithful pink T1 Tornado Lure...s with the uv crystal mini working a treat also Season is filling fast Get onboard 0400 785 278 Rig Master Tackle Tornado Lures Predator Tackle

22.01.2022 Shaun and I headed out to the shelf today, fishing was slow out there we managed 3 blue eye and a few gemfish, one of the gemfish was a very opportunistic feeder having taken one one of the little redfish we were unintentionally using as a live bait. In other catches Ash Rawlings got a good bag of flathead round at Bridgewater.

22.01.2022 Fish kill at Nelson.

22.01.2022 Team Googan sent us through this video of them catching and releasing tuna today. Good to see there’s plenty of tuna out there.

20.01.2022 Finally some good news, we can now troll in the restricted zone.

20.01.2022 The Brunswick plasterers caught this ripping 77cm snapper off the Lee breakwater this morning, definitely a reward for effort after sitting out there all night.

19.01.2022 Local whiting fisho thommo, got his bag of whiting yesterday, early signs suggest that this season is going to be a good one if your chasing whiting

19.01.2022 We don’t often share what compleat post, but this virus is having a huge effect on the town

18.01.2022 Ok so according to the the government we’re not classified as essential, so looks like we won’t be here for the next 7 days.Ok so according to the the government we’re not classified as essential, so looks like we won’t be here for the next 7 days.

15.01.2022 Hugh, Sam, Isaac and Adam headed out today and caught 2 reasonable sized gummy sharks. They also caught some nannagui and other reef species. Fishing was slow most places today a few school sharks and flathead were caught today as well.

14.01.2022 Technically we did catch that fish as I had the leader in my hand when it popped. Letting the fish swim free, but ahh well that’s fishing.

13.01.2022 We’ll be open tomorrow, so make sure you come in and grab your fishing gear ready for the weekendWe’ll be open tomorrow, so make sure you come in and grab your fishing gear ready for the weekend

11.01.2022 Today I headed out with Steve halfpenny, we went for a bit of a bottom bash, picking up 2 schoolies and dropping another 2, we also got our bag of snapper with the 2 biggest being 62cm and 56cm. And by the way we were fishing outside the red zone. Tuna fishing was slow in close, but there was plenty of tuna caught on the shelf

11.01.2022 The motley crew back for round 2 today. 16 tuna by 10.30am. Great fishing atm guys. We still have a couple spots left for Friday and weather is looking good t...oo. The pink Tassie Rattlers lure was the stand out today

11.01.2022 Another barrel this afternoon, this one going 121kg, this crew wanted to remain anonymous, but I’m pretty sure most people know who it is.

11.01.2022 Hey all, Thought I would share some tuna info from Portland having just jumped off the phone from Matty Hunt. Just so we are all clear. The exclusion zone that...’s in place to try and limit this Abalone virus is not restricting successful tuna fishing at all! All the fish have been outside of the zone and easy to find. Sizes are varying and hopefully with a few Barrels found, they will also come closer and become easier to target. The myth that fishing is best done within the zone is simply a myth. Fish swim and don’t always come back to the same spots. Matt reports there is truck loads of bait stacked outside the zones, Matt actually commented it’s the best he has seen in decades! This opens up loads of bottom bouncing opportunities and school tuna fishing as well. In good conditions rec boaters can safely head out and catch fish, looking for the usual signs of life such as birds, dolphins, whales and bait. So far since the exclusion has been in place, rec visitations have been remarkably down assuming that they can only catch fish within the zone which couldn’t be further from the truth. This is having a profound effect on the town of Portland and businesses just like the charter guys. Matt’s screaming as he does so well because the fish are there for the taking. Fishing often works in patterns and this season might just be like some of old where you have to go a little wider. Good charter operators like Matthew Hunt Fishing Services, Salty Dog Fishing Charters Port Fairy, OFF the HOOK Fishing Charters and Sharkmen Fishing Charters can all put you on the fish if you don’t feel like going in your own boat is best. Actually grabbing some mates to share a charter to see how the pro’s do it will teach you the how to’s. Certainly worth it as they are wanting to get you fish, you are paying right! Anyway, hope that clears a few things up. Tuna goes by well outside the zone, still good for boaters to visit and tackle the fish in good weather windows. Support the local businesses and get down there. Peace out, Justin

10.01.2022 Rigged lures for sale here at Portland Bait and Tackle, we have Bonze, TSH, and Pakula lures rigged and ready to chase Barrels. 10 inch lures are rigged on 200lb and 8 inch lures are rigged on 150lb. Call in and see us get get some or we can post.

09.01.2022 3 barrels caught today, ranging from 93kg to 121kg, the 121kg tuna is a pending world record as it was caught on 10kg line, beating the previous record by about 20kg, so well done to everyone involved with the capture.

08.01.2022 The Cauchi’s got a couple of ripping kingfish a couple of days ago, measuring 90 and 95cm, they were part of a 4 way hookup having 2 tuna on the other rods.

07.01.2022 Plenty of tuna for everyone today, there’s a couple of schools you can try if you want to get stuck into them, with a school being in 120 meters off Bridgewater and any being in the horse shoe

07.01.2022 Plenty of tuna about for everyone who braved the rough conditions today, with most charter and rec boats being back before lunch.

06.01.2022 Jake Jones with another fish today this one going 77.9kg. This fish was caught in the same area as yesterday’s fish.

05.01.2022 Josh and Andrew Whitford caught a couple of nice chunky tuna this morning just of the back of minerva reef on small skirts.

05.01.2022 Matty hunt and his crew had a good day on the water coming home with a nice bag of fish, including gummies, schoolies and reef species

04.01.2022 Liam Jobson and his mates got stuck into the tuna today, being one of the lucky few that managed to get them to bite.

04.01.2022 Salty dog charters, with a massive barrel from port fairy, this would’ve been a world record if the leader was a meter shorter, regardless well done to all involved

01.01.2022 Jake and his friend braved the rough conditions today and were rewarded with this 111kg barrel, this fish was taken on a JAKS angry skittle

01.01.2022 Matty hunt and his crew are back in early with there 129kg barrel, they had a double hookup losing one and getting this one, they caught it on a Jetts lure in sausage dog