Forecasts are looking like there might be a slight drop in temps as a refreshing SE change pushes through the coast.
Last week’s hot northerlies did turn the fish on though with some great catches both from the beaches and from the boats.
With a couple days of still, glassy conditions ,many jumped at the opportunity to get the boat out on the water.
The hot weather also made it ideal to hit the beach and with the rocks now easily passable at Rainbow Beach many headed straight to the Double Island lagoon to cool off.
Those that wet a line down that way came across some great sized Dart and Whiting and a few fish got stuck into the Tuna off the beach on small profile 30g chrome slugs.
Those fit enough to fish the Double Island point rock platforms have been well rewarded. Local fisherman Aiden has been putting in the time to target some great pelagics on the surface here.
Using a mix of Nomad Design Mad Scad’s and Rip Tide stick baits he’s landed some beast tuna of late.
Patiently Sight casting traveling fish with long casts and a high speed erratic retrieve gives these surface lures an irresistible action that Tuna and mackerel can’t ignore.
In the straights the jacks are definitely in full swing.
Almost every deep corner with structure in our local creeks holds them and they are great fun to target.
The building tides of the next moon phase should drive them into a feeding frenzy.
Jacks are one species we love to target so if you’re looking to get your first or perhaps you need a new setup capable of handling your new PB, drop in and see the team at Gardiner Fisheries Rainbow Beach.
Sand whiting are in good numbers around Inskip point and the mouth area of Dinny’s Creek and where there’s good numbers of whiting there’s some great flathead to be had also.
Young Vin has been nailing some great lizards on the troll using the Zerek Tango Shad in Red Devil colour.
Those that slipped Offshore got amongst a good mix of quality snapper, perlies, big cod, trevally, kingfish, amberjack and sweetlip.
Rainbow Escape Charters had some beautiful specimens amongst there latest trip NE of the bar.
Fingers crossed the swell keeps to a minimal this week and the fishing fires right up as we build towards the next full moon.
There are some huge things happening at Gardiner fisheries this week and lets say its going to be a massive win for everyone that loves fishing in our region. Stay tuned, next week Gardiner Fisheries look forward to announcing the new changes to you all.
