Hi everyone, it’s Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara! We’re excited to share November’s fishing highlights and tips.
Red Beach to Woorim
There is still plenty of whiting around. We have received reports of anglers catching more than 20 whiting in a session with impressive sizes. The stretch from Skirmish Point to Eighth Avenue has been especially productive, with the incoming high tide being the optimal time. Live bloodworms remain the top bait for whiting and if you’re looking for a sheltered spot out of the wind, White Patch is ideal.
Whiting and flathead
Sandstone Point
Flathead continue to be caught in good numbers, particularly around the mouth of the Pacific Harbour Canals, the Avon Wreck and the old fish trap at Sandstone Point.
Additionally, anglers have been catching grassy sweetlip around the Ripples and Gallagher’s Gutter, with the top and bottom of the tide being prime times to fish.
Thorpy caught these black spot tusk fish – Moreton Island
Tyde caught this flathead on Rapala Crushcity Heavy Hitter – Pink Supr
Bellara – Sylvan Beach
The sandbank off Pirate Park has been a hotspot for flathead, with soft plastics proving highly effective.
Pacific Harbour Canals
The canals are starting to heat up as the jelly prawns move in, attracting trevally, grunter bream and mangrove jacks that feed on them. Mangrove jack are becoming more active and afternoon storms paired with high humidity are perfect conditions for these summer species. Live bait is hard for them to resist, but cut baits like pilchards and mullet fillet also work well. Live baiting can attract excellent by-catch, including mulloway and trevally, with the occasional barramundi.
Mitch caught this fantastic mangrove jack
Mud crabs
With rising water temperatures it’s essential to use fresh bait for mud crabs, as bait can spoil quickly in the heat. Regularly changing bait will increase your chances of success. Now is the time to dust off those crab pots and pack the cast net for live bait.
Vibes and lures
Vibes are a very versatile lure suited to a long list of fish species. Vibes can be worked at any depth the angler wishes. Whilst primarily designed for fishing in deep structure laden water, they can be worked just below the surface by pulling up the lure as it approaches the surface of the water commence retrieve upon splash down. Alternatively, the lure can be allowed to reach the bottom (line goes slack) before it is worked back.
Small vibes are effective on the flats when chasing whiting, if they are not striking surface lures. In addition, they can be worked along the drop-offs and through deep holes during drifts between flats, which is ideal for whiting, bream and flathead.
Cooper caught this nice bream
Make the most of these wonderful spring days and remember to only catch what you need. Enjoy your fishing!
Danny and Michelle
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