With some windy conditions last weekend the river and estuary systems were popular.
The Kauri Creek has been really producing with the area down towards the mouth really firing for whiting.
There have been quite a few yabbies on the banks, and these make perfect baits for those big elbow slapper whiting.
Other live bait options would be freshly pulled beach worms or peeled prawns.
For the lure anglers, try small poppers and surface walker using assist hooks.
If you’re not up to speed on how to catch whiting on the surface call into the shop and we will run you through the approach.
In Tin Can, the run out tide has been perfect for the flathead.
The fish are in the shallows feeding on smaller bait that is brought down on the tide.
Soft plastics are perfect for the job and pink is reported to be the hot colour at this time.
Cast up onto the banks and slowly work the lure back with the tide, this will give a more natural look as the lure is moving with the tide.
Paddle vibes are always a hit with the jew and the number one option is Samaki Vibelicous.
These lures are a little more expensive but are a proven winner when it comes to chasing jew.
The deeper holes is where the action is.
Jack are also in good numbers as the waters warm and if we get the forecasted stormy weather over the next week this fish will really fire.
Work areas like the moorings in Snapper Creek, Carlo Creek, and the pylons near Bullock Point boat ramp.
There will be bigger breeding fish in the area so if you do catch a large one, better to take a photo for the brag wall, and let it swim free to reproduce.
Offshore conditions have been pretty average with only a small window of opportunity through the week mornings.
The Reefs off Double Island at this time of the year is usually firing but reports were things were a little slow.
Fish that were taken were, pearl perch, snapper, mauri cod, tusk fish, and cobia with most fish only just making size.
On the pelagic front there has been reports of wahoo, spanish and spotted mackerel in the northern part of Hervey bay.
To the south, Noosa anglers did well with the closer reefs seeming to be more productive.
Sunshine was good for trout, snapper, sweetlip and some nice jew.
Burley has been the key when it comes to raising some good reef fish so make sure you have an extra block of pilchards on board for that reason.
Cut small, inch long chunks and drop a few pieces to start.
Then follow with one or two every couple of minutes and fish your bait through the trail to get the best results.
For those of you that love the lure of a lure, then this is a great time for plastics and jigs.
These reef species love to chase a lure and if worked correctly can sometimes out fish baits.
Having the right weight jig head or jig is the most crucial part.
Not enough, and you won’t get to the bottom and too much will see you hooking the reef every time.
For more info on how to pick the right weight call into our stores and chat to our friendly staff.
On the beaches there are some reports of tailor just north of Teewah.
Again the fish are still around that chopper size during the day with the odd bigger fish on the evening tide.
Trevally numbers have also been good around Inskip with GT’s on offer around the top of the tide.
There is a common misconception that these fish are no good in the pan, which is totally untrue.
Treated right, trevally are delicious and can be pan fried or go especially well in curries.
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**Anglers, please note, there will be no fishing report next week, but we hope to bring you a report again the following week for 27 October.**
