By JACK MANGROVE
WITH the wind and rain we’ve had over the past week, the Noosa River has been prime fishing area for anglers. The area between the lakes has again been the place to target jacks, with diving lures trolled over the rough ground and around the snaggy area that these red devils call home, there have been some sensational jacks up to 60cm caught.
With school jew and threadfin salmon also calling this area home, an early morning troll can produce some outstanding results. A little further down the river, the stretch of water known as the Tewantin Ski Run has also seen some nice jew, flathead, small chopper tailor and trevally also thrown into the mix.
Heading down towards the mouth, there has been some great activity, with a wide range of trevally species chasing bait on the incoming tide. Live bait, fresh strip baits and fast moving slugs all claiming good fish. Whiting have again been a mainstay in the river with the dog beach and the frying pan both producing nice fish on the run out tide.
Remember the speed limit changes in the river with area from T Boats to the Mouth being six Knots.
For the offshore anglers, the inner side of Sunshine Reefs has been the hot spot for pelagics, with some nice spotted and spanish mackerel being caught there this week. Trolling deep diving lures has produced the goods with fish to seven kilos not uncommon. The bay has also started to come alive with longtail tuna, macktuna and bonito.
Keep an eye out for that bird activity; it’s a sure sign that these speedsters of the sea are forcing bait to the surface. On the bottom the reef, species have been on the chew. Coral trout are a sought after prize and great table fish. Try Sunshine Reef, Halls reef and give Chardon’s a go. Soft plastic fished hard to the bottom should see some results, have your drag looked up pretty tight as a big trout can be quite a tussle. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.
