Portsea Pier Garfish Madness – Easy Land-Based Fishing Anyone Can Do

Garfish are one of the easiest, most enjoyable species to target from the shore – and Portsea Pier is a brilliant place to give it a go. In this episode, Lee heads down to Portsea Pier on Port Phillip Bay for a simple Sunday morning garfish session. With one light rod, a small float, a bit of burley and some tiny baits, it’s low-stress fishing that anyone can enjoy – especially families, kids and anglers just getting started. As the session unfolds, Lee talks through everything he’s doing in real time, from setting the float at the right depth to adjusting the rig as the tide and fish behaviour change. He explains how often to burley, why small hooks and baits matter, how to keep the rig drifting naturally and when to strike after the float disappears. Along the way, Lee covers: – Choosing a light rod and reel for garfish – Setting up and balancing a float correctly – Using split shot and light leader – The best baits for garfish – How to burley without overfeeding the fish – Adjusting depth as the fish move – Casting float rigs without tangling – Striking at the right time – Preparing garfish for bait and the table Once the tide turns, the bite fires up and Lee puts together a quality bag of gars for both eating and future snapper bait. Back on shore, he shows how to sort, pack and freeze garfish for bait, then demonstrates two simple ways to prepare them for the table – butterflying smaller fish and filleting the larger ones. Cold weather, hot bite and one of the simplest forms of land-based fishing you can do. 👉 Keen for more easy, accessible fishing you can try close to home? Subscribe and follow along for more real-world sessions, practical tips and family-friendly fishing ideas. Gear list Garfish Outfit - Nasci 2500/Izalus 7’6” whiting https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... Float https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... Leader - 4lb Daiwa J Thread https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... Hooks - Mustad fine worm 8# https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... Berley https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... Bucket bro https://www.anacondastores.com/en-au/... #portseapier #garfish #garfishfishing #pierfishing #landbasedfishing #portphillipbay #floatfishing #fishingforbeginners #familyfishing #kidsfishing #howtocatchgarfish #burleyfishing #baitfishing #victoriafishing #fishingaustralia #fishingtips #fishingedge #leerayner #easyfishing #pierfishingaustralia