Herald Fishing: Anglers take advantage of fair weather
Reports have been slow to filter in - probably because guys are too busy catching fish.
The weather has been fairly favourable for all facets over this last week and everyone has been able to get out and enjoy their favourite pastime.
The sea has been flat and the sun has been out, but reports have been slow to filter in – probably because guys are too busy catching fish.
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The rock and surf fraternity is doing very well with bream and the wide array of summer flat fish that have been testing tackle and backs.
The chiropractors are very happy and hope the summer season continues.
Reports are that bronze bream, stone bream and rock cod are still feeding well – to everyone’s surprise.
Chokka is by far the best all-round bait for all of these fish, but make sure your box also has a good supply of prawns and sea lice for targeting stumpies on the deeper banks.
A couple of kob have been landed, but shad has been a bit slow.
Hound sharks have put in an appearance and do provide a good fight. These sharks are mainly targeted late afternoon and into the evening, mainly caught at deep points.
Preferred baits for catching hound sharks are mackerel, red eye, chokka and mullet.
The freshwater scene has been excellent. The warm weather has most of the dams packed with boaters, swimmers and fishermen.
Bass are wild at the moment in the warm weather. Anglers fishing from kick boats and boats have been getting most of the action as they have been able to access more remote areas of dams.
Lots of tilapia are being caught with live worms.
Please remember to leave the areas that you fish in a better condition than when you got there. Take a few moments to pick up some litter and drop it in the nearest bin.
Tight lines and screaming reels.
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