Herald Fishing: Summer fish are here with a gigantic bang!
Many large fish have been hooked in the past week, some have been unstoppable so make sure you double check your knots and that you and your tackle is up to scratch.
Summer is here in proper fashion now and both the shore-based and boat-based anglers are rejoicing in the fast paced action that is expected this time of year.
There have been some absolutely amazing fish hooked and landed during the past week and some monsters lost.
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If you haven’t seen your backing in a while, now is the time to make sure it is still okay.
Many large fish have been hooked in the past week, some have been unstoppable so make sure you double check your knots and that you and your tackle is up to scratch.
Most of the anglers putting the time in are returning with a few fish in the hatch.
Anglers have reported good catches of kob at most of the river mouths. This fish have fallen for paddletails more than they have for bait.
Other species coming out have included shad (ranging from the usual small tiddlers to 4kg giants), pompano and bronze bream. Scratching has been very productive in the south.
The south has also produced its fair share of inedibles for the guys targeting them.
The sandies have been wild at certain deep-water points and the reports have been that they are eating redeye baits with a lot more vigour than anything else.
Anglers fishing at Splash Rock in Port Edward have been catching a lot of different species. Lots of fish where landed and released.
The Garrick are still around for those in pursuit of the gentleman fighter.
Most have been caught on lures in the past week as opposed to live bait, but it is always a good idea to throw a plug in the area of your live bait.
Tight lines and screaming reels.
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