With heavy rains, winds and swell smashing the SEQ coast, it comes as no surprise to know that fishing offshore has been on hold.
The Noosa Bar will see some changes once the rains recede, so for those heading out once things clear up, you should take your time as your previous track may not be there.
Now is a great time for boat owners to do all those tasks we often put off. Checking wheel bearings for play is important, especially if you are planning a trip away. Also, look at condition of leaf springs and rollers too. If you need grease, bearing kits, split pins and rollers for glass and plate boats, be sure to stop into Noosa Outdoors which is next to Tackle world Noosa.
Surf anglers will see some big changes along the coastline with a big shift in sands, especially as we approach the full moon. With the flush in the rivers, you would do best to fish around the river mouths with bigger baits of mullet and pilchard as jew and maybe tailor will be on the chew after dark as we have light from the moon.
In the river, things will start to run a bit dark and as such smelly baits and vibration lures and plastics should be top of your list. For bait anglers, fishing around the top of the tide where the waters will be at their saltiest will help you. Try to stay around the dog beach, the mouth and Gympie Terrace as further up river things may be too fresh.
Bait anglers should be running 12lb FC Rock leader and smaller size 1-1/0 beak style hooks with mullet and pilchard chunks. You can expect to pick up bigger flathead and maybe a jack, especially if you fish toward last light.
Lure anglers will do well with soft vibes from the Samaki range and the new Berkley Shimma pro-rig has just landed. The rig has a big paddle tail and body roll sure enough to tempt the bigger predatory fish.
With the big flush you can expect the mud crabs to be once again on the move. With a string of crab pots loaded up with our heads and frame bait, the scent trail is bound to get the interest of a passing buck.
Freshwater angling is now on hold with the lakes and dams closed due to excessive flooding and levels. Once these drop down much like the river you are going to have to use vibration baits like vibes and blades. Expect the surface bite to be very quiet as fish adjust to the cooler rain water so fish deep and even break out spinnerbaits as it is likely to remain dirty and the gold blades from the TT vortex will stand out well.
