Big fish numbers on the bite in most region’s dams
COOBY DAM
SOME great fishing has been had at Cooby this past week with big numbers of yellowbelly getting caught all over the dam.
Similar to last week, TN60 and 70's trolled very close to the weed beds on the low light periods has worked well while Jigged ZX blades have been getting the fish in the deeper parts.
Saltwater yabbies have been working very effectively for the bait anglers.
CRESSBROOK DAM
CRESSBROOK has been a little slower this week due to the cool change in weather.
The main points in the basin are still holding fish but it’s been hard to get them to commit to a lure.
The trolling anglers have worked the buoy line for some great fish.
Little rippers have been the lure of choice for them.
With the water level getting down the bank fisherman have also had some success on live worms.
SOMERSET DAM
IT’S been an absolute cracking week on Somerset with big numbers of big fish.
The late afternoon bite period seems to be the best.
The fish are quite spread out and are moving quickly, so having a few different spots that you can work between is key for having a good session as the fish can shut down quite quickly.
Wide of Bay 13, Queen Street Flats, Kirkleigh Flats and Pelican Point are holding massive amounts of fish.
Spoons and plastics have been the go-to lure again.
BOONDOOMA DAM
THERE’S sensational fishing at Boondooma at the moment.
Working the main points including Pelican Point, the
Junction and the Barber’s Pole are holding fish.
Targeting these fish with metal blades and spoons has been the pick of the baits.
Some anglers have had good success in the Boyne Arm of the dam on some massive yellowbelly.
Half or 5/8oz spinnerbaits worked tight to the structure will be your best bet.
LESLIE DAM
WITH the cod season coming to an end it’s a great time to be hitting our local dams in search of that massive cod.
Leslie has been producing unbelievable numbers of cod.
Trolling has by far been the best method to target these fish.
Bassman Spinnerbaits Codman series seems to be a go-to lure with the dirty water.
Working the edge of the creek bed has been key to getting onto the fish.
Bait anglers are still having good success bobbing saltwater yabbies in these same areas.
GOLD COAST TWEED OFFSHORE
WITH reasonable weather it’s allowing anglers to get amongst the great fishing we are having off the Gold Coast.
The pelagic side of things has been unreal.
Good numbers of tuna have been getting around not far from the Jumpinpin bar.
These fish are very accessible as they can come quite close to the shore.
For the bottom fishing there’s good numbers of snapper still haunting the close inshore reefs.
The 24 and 54 Fathom reefs have been fishing very well for snapper and pearl perch.
A few dolphin fish have been showing up north of the Tweed on the FAD.
The 9-mile Reef in front of the Tweed Bar has been fishing exceptionally for king fish and mackerel.
Float lining live Yakkas is a must when targeting these pressured fish.
Casting large stick baits on this reef can attract some massive GT on the right tide.