Unpredictable weather seems to be the flavor of the month at present.
At time of writing it’s looking like this coming week will have predominantly South Easterly winds, possible showers however minimal swell. Fingers crossed that offshore fisho’s can get a couple of days fishing in.
Last week there was a small window of opportunity to get offshore and those that took advantage of it fared well.
Reports of some great goldband snapper and pearl perch east of Double Island Point along with quality red emperor from the wider grounds NE of the wide bay bar.
Tailor, still in strong numbers along Fraser Island act as a major attractant and food source for silver jewfish on the closer reefs.
Those in the know used the dusk bite period to good effect quickly bagging out.
On the surf beaches travel is reasonable however Mudlow rocks at Rainbow Beach are currently unpassable after erosion.
Don’t stress, the sand can come back overnight so lets hope mother nature opens it back up to travel shortly.
Good dart, tarwhine and whiting are being bagged along Teewah Beach and Rainbow Beaches on the last of the run out, first of the flood. Live worms will definitely get you results.
Tailor are also a option at dawn and dusk on Teewah.
At time of writing the better beach formations conducive to catching tailor are located mid way along the beach and through the beach camps area to Fresh Water camp ground.
In the straights Solid whiting and Flathead are still in numbers around Inskip point.
If you want to cover some ground and locate the lizards quickly try trolling the Fish Craft, Dr Stretch 65 lures.
Based on the old school Mann’s lures they have a great action and proving deadly in the straights.
Up the creeks mangrove jack and cod have been really firing up.
Baits like fresh flicker mullet, herring and legal whiting are working best at present.
Nose rigging these up on single live bait style hooks like the teflon coated Black Magic DX points makes for an irresistible offering and the well exposed hook point provides excellent penetration and solid hookups.
In the lead up to Christmas, the temps rise and jacks will become even more active.
In the tinny, great places to target these powerhouses include the upper reaches of Teebar Creek, Kauri Creek and Carlo Creeks.
Look for and target structure that offers them a ambush spot.
Lanbased, checkout structures like pylons, moored vessels and pontoons located at Bullock Point, Carlo Point and Snapper Creek at Tin Can Bay.
While out chasing jacks, keep a eye out for a few sneaky barra lurking around in the same areas.
There have been reports of a few big specimens unexpectedly being battled and lost over the last week.
If you manage to get hooked up to a good fish this week make sure to drop by Gardiner Fisheries at Rainbow Beach and let them know, you might get your pic in next weeks article.
