One of these days I will work out how to position myself when I am using the self timer on my camera. The fish weighted in at 1kg and 880 grams. Not bad for the Port Hacking.I have ventured out a few times over the past week and have had really great results. Catches of 5 yellowfin bream for 2.46 kilos over a period of 4 hours. All were caught on Berkley 3 inch pumpkin seed minnows that were cast very close to the edge of the marinas in Gunnamatta and Yowie Bays. I did allow them to sit on the bottom for about twenty seconds before I gave them a twitch. The Port Hacking has cleared up a fair bit from last weeks rain, but the rain that we have had today will dirty it up a bit more.
A couple of the guys who work at the Amazon Outdoor Centre tackle shop at Wetherill Park ventured out onto the Port Hacking during the week for a few mulloway. They did manage to get a couple of 5 and 7 kilos, but did manage to lose one in the 12 to 15 kilo range right next to the boat.
Botany Bay is still fishing very well for dusky flathead and silver trevally at the end of the third runway, Monoilex Point, the oil wharf and the deeper water just off Towra Point. Don’t forget to try using chicken and mullet gut for bait. Mullet and tuna strips would also be worth using.
The Cooks River breakwall is producing a few yellowfin bream on the run-out tide on half pillies.
The Georges River is still fairly dirty, but that should not deter you from getting out there and chasing a few yellowfin bream and dusky flathead. Col Peters fished the entrance to Salt Pan Creek for 4 dusky flathead and 7 yellowfin bream. All were caught on Tube Worms.
In Sydney Harbour there are still a few kingfish around, but there a more up in the middle Harbour area. Sow and Pigs is worth a shot on the run-up tide for silver trevally and yellowfin bream. Once the water does clear up a bit there should be a few more luderick about.
Aaron Truesdale and his mate Chris managed to get amongst a few drummer on abalone gut. The biggest was caught by Aaron and it pulled the scales down to 2kg.
Bill and Eric from Gabes Bait and Tackle would like to let everyone know that their shop is now located on the corner of the Prince Highway and Holt Road at Sylvania Heights. Their new phone number is (02) 9522 5100 and it would be definitely worth a trip over to their new shop to have a look at the great range of tackle they now have. For those of you that brought tackle and tackle at the old shop you will be pleasantly surprised to see that the new shop is now 3 times larger. So get over there and have a look for yourself.
Palm and Maroubra Beaches have produced a few mulloway on the rising tide. The best bait has been whole tailor or fillets of mullet. There have also been a number of sharks caught as well.
Daniel Knell reports that he and his fishing buddy got into some 1.5 - 2kg Salmon off the rocks on the Northern side of Whale Beach on Saturday.
They fished the rising tide until about 10am for 5 solid fish (bag limit for Salmon). They let the rest go and lost a 3 - 4kg fish that spat the hooks out while jumping out of the water. Daniel and his mate used pilchards on a basic rig of three ganged hooks on a half meter 45lb Fluro-carbon leader tied to a swivel, and a large running led on a 20lb Fireline main line.
Darren from Bermagui Ocean Hut Fishing Tackle, Dive and Charter Fishing Service
mailto:%20(%20enquiries@bermifishinghut.com.au reports that the week seen rough seas out wide. This has virtually meant no Game Fishing during the past week. The offshore winds that have been occurring has allowed anglers to fish close in and the Snapper fishing is hot. Due to the offshore winds out wide the sea conditions have been very rough not allowing anglers a chance at what we suspect is a reasonable run of Southern Bluefin Tuna. Water temps are still around 17 - 18 deg. and we suspect there should be still Yellowfin and Albacore mixed in with the Bluefin, plus a very strong chance of sharks in burley trails.When the swells have subsided the Rock and Beach fishing is very interesting.
Offshore winds have allowed angler’s access to both the Rocks and the Beaches. From the stones there are plenty of drummer, a few groper, bream and trevally which have been stirred by the rough weather. Salmon and Tailor are also around both from the rocks and the beaches. There are some good bream and mullet moving along the beaches with most of them holding their share of fish.
The Four Mile Reef is the prime area for snapper at present with plenty of fish coming from the bottom end averaging around the 2 Kg mark. The other reefs out from the Brothers and Goalen Head are also producing although you don’t have to travel that far. There is also plenty of morwong mixed in with them and for the present time the leatherjackets seem to have "buggered" off.
Due to the mini floods being experienced around Bermi at present fishing in the estuaries is likely to be difficult over the next week. Tailor may be an option around the edge of the dirty water at the entrance to Bermi Harbour; however Darren doesn’t expect fishing to be any good until the flood waters clear slightly. Now virtually all lakes and rivers are open to the ocean, this will mean good fishing in spring and the summer months.
Due to recent rain and floods virtually no Bass Fishing is being done in either the River or the Dam. The floods will mean the Bass will have the opportunity to move around throughout the systems and therefore the fishing in the spring months should be very good, especially in the rivers. Recent rain in the mountains has meant the water levels have risen in the impoundments. Shore based fishing has improved with both Rainbows and Browns being taken on worms and Powerbait. Trolling is still very good for both Eucumbene and especially Jindabyne, in which levels are rising quicker than other dams.
If you are planing a trip down Darren’s way check out his web site at http://bermifishinghut.com.au/aboutus.htm You could also give Darren and the boys a ring on (02) 6493 4688 to find out what is coming up in the next week or so.
Paul Martin from Rock Marine Bait and Tackle (rocksmarine@tsn.cc) reports that things are really picking up here at the rocks with some good catches outside and inside. Snapper between 2 and 5 kilo are about in good numbers off Scott’s in about 30 to 40 meters trag, mulloway and a few Tuskies are coming off the reefs in the same area. Leatherjackets are out there in huge numbers in about 50meters from Hat head right up to Coffs Harbour. Small rat kingfish are around Fish Rock with some snapper but, the current is strong through there. Trolling in front of the jail has been producing good Tailor on metal spinners or Gar Fish if you can get them. Green Island is a hot spot for fantastic yellowfin bream if you can throw some bait in close, great fun on light gear.
Smoky Beach has fired up this week with some cracker winter whiting coming in with odd one up to 40 cm. Anthony Thoma from Cessnock was fishing for Bream with pippies and a 2/0 hook, landed a classic 24.5 kilo Jew Fish off the Hat Head end of the Beach. Bream and dart are in good numbers on the beach as well. A few tailor have been on Smoky and Gap beach most days. Rock hoppers are still amongst the Bream and Tailor with plenty around in the white water.
Luderick are in good numbers along the Breakwall with the majority of these fish well over legal. Holiday makers are having a great time with the Bream being caught off the banks of the river. If you can get around the oyster racks expect some monsters.
For daily reports and special call Paul on (02) 6566 6726.
This dusky flathead was caught by the author on a Berley 5 inch Powerbait.
Steve Williamson from Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures reports that over the last few weeks, they have experienced very cold weather including snow and many windy days which has meant that there is now more snow on the mountains than on all of last season. While that sounds good for the lakes there is still not enough water to get us out of trouble next summer, but things improve daily and if they can just get some rain in the Murray Darling systems then things would be better.
With the weather the way it has been, there have not been many boats out fishing on the lake but anglers fishing from the shoreline have been doing very well. Bait by far has been the best method however there has been some fish also caught on lures. If you are going down to the mountains over the next month remember they are now into the busiest time of the season for snow spots and the town is very busy. As you reach the town early in the morning, be careful of black ice in areas there is no sun on the road. There have been a few cars that have spoilt there holidays by going too fast for the conditions. Heavy 4WDs are just as likely to slip on ice as smaller vehicles.
LAKE LEVEL and TEMPERATURE
We must be back to about 48% after the level of the lake has continued to rise with the snow and rain that we have experienced. The water temperature is now just about 7 degrees C, so pretty cold! The rainbow trout have been friendlier and surface trolling is going a treat using small minnow lures trolled slowly over the weed beds. Lead core lines at two colours (20 metres) to three colours are good also. (20 to 30 metres of line out will get your lure down an extra 2 to 3 metres). There is no doubt that lead core lines were catching most of the fish in the middle of the day, over the last week.
We must be back to about 48% after the level of the lake has continued to rise with the snow and rain that we have experienced. The water temperature is now just about 7 degrees C, so pretty cold! The rainbow trout have been friendlier and surface trolling is going a treat using small minnow lures trolled slowly over the weed beds. Lead core lines at two colours (20 metres) to three colours are good also. (20 to 30 metres of line out will get your lure down an extra 2 to 3 metres). There is no doubt that lead core lines were catching most of the fish in the middle of the day, over the last week.
The best lure over the last week has been number 82 yellow wing Tasmanian Devil preferably in Duel Depth (20 gram) The Y48 duel depth is worth a try on dull days. Bigger jointed lures, like Rebels and Rapala’s in 9cm and 13cm are the best if you want to target the spawning brown trout up in the Snowy Arm or Creel Bay at Waist Point. East Jindabyne islands, Hayshed Bay, Lion and Cub Islands and the South arm have been fishing very well.
Berkley’s Powerbait in orange twist or rainbow nuggets have continued to be the best baits over the last week. We do have limited supplies of Lime Twist at the moment and we do have the new ‘Gulp’ Powerbait which is also looking like being another winner and as more people use it we will see just how good the new stuff is.
Tiger worms under a float have been doing very well for rainbows and Atlantic salmon. Scrub worms off the bottom and a power bait dropper will be the best middle of the day for the brown trout. The big secret at the moment is to fish with bail arm open and make sure you grease the line to make sure you keep it out of the slime on the bottom of the lake. Best areas for bait fishing at the moment have been, ‘The Haven’, ‘Hatchery Bay’ (deeper water because there isn’t any water in the creek any more), ‘Curiosity Rocks bay on the northern side’, The Snowy Arm and East Jindabyne pumping station. Baits suspended under a float are a more productive method early and late in the day.
For more information on the latest fishing conditions, please call into –
STEVE WILLIAMSON’S TACKLE SHOP
Shop 1 Snowline Centre, Kosciusko Road Jindabyne 2627
Fishing Charters – Bait and Tackle Supplies- Marine Supplies
E-mail mailto:sw-trout@snowy.net.au
Shop – (02) 64 561551 Fax – (02) 64 561342
Pambula / Merimbula Fishing Report.
Steve has also started up fishing classes offering fishing lessons and tuition at Pambula on the south coast based at 'Holiday Hub Beach Resort'. Shortly we will also be offering the same tuition at Wallaga Lake and Eden. Barry Hein who works for 'Steve Williamson's Fishing Adventures' is a local to Merimbula and fishes the area regularly. I have also been fishing down on the South Coast for the last 10 years and have experience in areas from Narooma to Eden. Together Barry and Steve, with help from other locals, are now offering up to date fishing reports for the south coast as well. These reports are formulated from our own personal experiences and with input from local tackle shops.
Jason and Virginia Isaac from Ned Kelly’s Bait and Tackle jasned@ozemail.com.au reports that off the rocks, drummer numbers remain well above average with pretty well all local ledges continuing to produce well. The better fish however continue to be taken from the ledges south of Port although a trip north too should prove worthwhile. Morning and evening sessions are also yielding some stud bream, with tailor strips proving the bait of choice. Tailor numbers and quality remain solid with Lighthouse producing well locally. Big Hill, Plommer and Crescent Head as usual are also fishing particularly well. Blackfish numbers have been excellent, with Shelley’s, Nobby’s and Miners all producing some top bronzies to well over a kilo. Now is certainly the time to float a bit of cabbage around the washes, with this style of luderick fishing certainly a class above standard estuary fare when it comes to excitement, particularly with the ever present drummer being quite partial to a stray piece of cabbage. Just make sure you take a spare float or two.
Off the beaches, just when the seas had begun to settle, this weeks large swells have somewhat upset the applecart for the time being. With excellent tides now upon us, the more protected corners of most beaches should be well worth investigating. Before the seas rose, both north beach and lighthouse were producing some excellent bream and big late season whiting. Worms and pipis have proven the morsels of choice. Tailor have been reasonable with north beach producing the better results although by and large results are below expectations. Good news however with a few stray mulloway beginning to show up on north beach after an extended absence. If the seas settle, this coming week could be well worth soaking a worm or tailor slab in search of one these big silver critters. On the flip side, salmon numbers are now outweighing the palatable species, and the coming months could prove frustrating if the volume of fish my southern spies have seen indeed arrive to our part of the coast.
In the estuary, blackfish numbers continue to be excellent with the break walls continuing to provide the bulk of the action. The quality of fish remains above average with plenty of kilo plus specimens on offer. Flathead numbers remain quite good despite the water cooling, with whitebait and lures achieving the better results. Bream numbers too remain excellent, and with no moon and good tides at present, the action from the lower reaches should remain first class. The diehard crabbers are still reporting some nice muddies and a few blue swimmers about, so don’t discount the traps or dillies simply on account of calendar.
For outside fishos, the leather jacket swarms have now well and truly arrived, with considerable loss of terminal tackle now a common complaint. Best bet is to fish closer than the 40 meter mark if you wish to avoid them, otherwise ensure there is plenty of wire on board. Those who managed to avoid the jackets report snapper and pearl perch numbers are excellent, particularly on the closer reefs off Plommer.
When you are next up in Port Macquarie call into the shop and have a look at their great selection of tackle and bait they have on offer. You could also ask Jason and Virginia for their daily report on what’s happening on the fishing front. Call them on (02) 6583 8318.
Off the beaches, just when the seas had begun to settle, this weeks large swells have somewhat upset the applecart for the time being. With excellent tides now upon us, the more protected corners of most beaches should be well worth investigating. Before the seas rose, both north beach and lighthouse were producing some excellent bream and big late season whiting. Worms and pipis have proven the morsels of choice. Tailor have been reasonable with north beach producing the better results although by and large results are below expectations. Good news however with a few stray mulloway beginning to show up on north beach after an extended absence. If the seas settle, this coming week could be well worth soaking a worm or tailor slab in search of one these big silver critters. On the flip side, salmon numbers are now outweighing the palatable species, and the coming months could prove frustrating if the volume of fish my southern spies have seen indeed arrive to our part of the coast.
In the estuary, blackfish numbers continue to be excellent with the break walls continuing to provide the bulk of the action. The quality of fish remains above average with plenty of kilo plus specimens on offer. Flathead numbers remain quite good despite the water cooling, with whitebait and lures achieving the better results. Bream numbers too remain excellent, and with no moon and good tides at present, the action from the lower reaches should remain first class. The diehard crabbers are still reporting some nice muddies and a few blue swimmers about, so don’t discount the traps or dillies simply on account of calendar.
For outside fishos, the leather jacket swarms have now well and truly arrived, with considerable loss of terminal tackle now a common complaint. Best bet is to fish closer than the 40 meter mark if you wish to avoid them, otherwise ensure there is plenty of wire on board. Those who managed to avoid the jackets report snapper and pearl perch numbers are excellent, particularly on the closer reefs off Plommer.
When you are next up in Port Macquarie call into the shop and have a look at their great selection of tackle and bait they have on offer. You could also ask Jason and Virginia for their daily report on what’s happening on the fishing front. Call them on (02) 6583 8318.
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