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    KAYAKING FOR GUMMIES

    May 06, 2021 5 minutes
    By Tom Wilson

    Catching a gummy shark from a kayak is a feat that took some time to accomplish. My early attempts in Port Phillip Bay and the south end of Westernport Bay were fruitless and it came time to explore new areas.

    Given the limitations of kayak fishing, my first thought was that my first capture would be a chance encounter involving plenty of luck. Now that I’ve put in some research and plenty of practice, I can now launch into the top end of Westernport with supreme confidence that I’ll track down a decent gummy – no luck required.

    LOCATIONS AND TIDES

    Success in fishing so often comes down to being in the right place at the right time; this was particularly true of my quest to catch a gummy shark in the kayak. Internet research is what led me to explore the top end of Westernport Bay and what I

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