By Jack Mangrove
IT’S hard not to be surprised with the amount of quality fish caught throughout the Noosa River each week.
Bream and whiting have been on the bite during the incoming tide along the Dog Beach and Frying Pan sand flats. Small Surface walkers have accounted for more than their fair share of fish lately with keen anglers outing in the time to get the results.
With quality trevally coming through the Woods Bays and back of sound, live baits such as herring and river prawns are worth their weight it gold and have been accounting for some seriously big fish.
Flathead have been active in the upper reaches of Weyba Creek – with drifted whitebait being their undoing.
There have been a few nice captures of mangrove jack lately with most fish taken after dark. Big live baits along with strips of mullet bonito fillets being the best bait. However try not to get too carried away with running a heavy leader as 20lb-30lb fluorocarbon line should be ample.
Those willing to head up to fish between the lakes have not been disappointed. There have been some quality school jewfish hiding in the deeper holes and around rock bars. Bouncing soft vibes across the bottom can see any lure angler coming into contact with these prized fish.
Noosa’s north shore has been fishing a little hot and cold for tailor as of late, with reports of the odd big greenback (to 4.5kg) being caught. Try spending a good amount of time searching for the better looking gutters before wetting a line.
Whiting, bream and dart are also reported to be present around the front of the Teewah Camp Grounds. Fresh pipis and beachworms rigged on light line is the best way to get quality fish.
The winds has picked up lately along with the swell which means that anglers have to keep a keen eye on any window of opportunity at a chance of heading out.
Lately there have been some standout snapper taken on the in-close reefs like Little Halls and Jew Shoal along with the middle reefs like North Reef and Chardons Reef. Floated pillies along with lightly weighted soft plastics have been the key in getting a good size “knobby” to the boat.
So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.
