By JACK MANGROVE
WITH the great weather and light winds we had last weekend, Noosa has been a haven for anglers both offshore and land based.
Offshore, things have really started to heat up with all the local reef firing. There have been great reports coming from all the reefs but Sunshine Reef has been a standout with sweetlip, coral trout, tuskies and spangled emperor all hitting the decks.
Pelagic action has also been sensational with longtail tuna and macktuna in the bay. Mackerel have also been on the chew with some great sized spotted and Spanish mackerel all on the menu for local anglers.
Up on North Reef, pearl perch, jewies and big schools of pelagic have all been monstering baits as they make their way to the bottom.
In the river, things have been equally good.
The action along the rock wall at the river mouth has been great, with jacks, small jew and trevally all feeding on bait schools as they make their way into the river.
On the dog beach, frying pan and along Gympie Terrace, the whiting have been enjoying worms, yabbies and pealed prawns.
It’s great to see so many families enjoying a fish along the Noosa foreshore, and with so many whiting and bream the kids will be kept busy. Upriver, we are seeing some great reports of nice sized flathead on the run-out tide. Soft plastics are the go, with the brighter reds and pinks worked across the bottom doing the job. Flathead are an ambush predator and will half bury themselves in the sand in order to disguise their presence. As the soft plastic is pulled past their nose they can’t help but have a crack.
The national park is another great place to fish, and with the light wind and small seas anglers have been able to fish without fear of getting washed away. Rock fishing can be dangerous but with the right precautions it can be very rewarding. The great thing is you are able to get to within striking distance of those great pelagic and reef species.
On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.
