HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE KIDS
HI everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week. It’s nice to see the wind ease and a bit of rain to help dampen the bush fires. Thoughts go out to all affected.
Some long overdue rain was a blessing this week, a bit more would be great for giving the system a flush out. School holidays kick off at the end of this week so let’s have a look at some options.
There are plenty of land based options on the Tweed River, Tallebudgera Creek, Currumbin Creek, Nerang River, southern end of the Broadwater around Marine Stadium, Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade Labrador, Paradise Point, Coomera River and Jacobs Well to name a few.
A basic running sinker rig on a light estuary outfit will do the job. Prawns, worms, white pilchards or yabbies make great bait. Fishing from the shore you will have a chance of landing bream, flathead, whiting, trevally or tailor. The kids should have a fantastic time, make sure you send in a photo of their catch.
Customers have reported some big flathead this week. Andy caught and released 90+cm Flathead (see photo) on his houseboat holiday at Jumpinpin. Large fish from 80-90cm have been caught in the Pin Bar mouth and surrounding area and also in the Gold Coast Seaway.
The big females are getting ready to spawn in the deep water around the ocean mouths just in time for the Flathead Classic.
When you catch a large fish remember to handle them with care as they are the future of fishing, a quick photo and then release your prized catch.
The legal size limit in Qld is min 40cm max 75cm. Large soft plastics, vibes and blades rigged on 20lb fluoro carbon leader is a good way to fish deep water.
Smithy from Brad Smith Fishing Charters reports that on Tweed River the strong winds have unfortunately helped the tragic bushfires raging in our hinterland.
On the water I often take advantage of the wind especially finding shallow areas where the wind is blowing hard against the tide as this rough area rolls the bottom over and discolours the water which I call stirring the pot.
The flatties and bream in the Tweed over the past few days have been smashing the vibes and hard bodied minnows in this agitated water. On the flip side I have had to find some calm water out of the wind to fish the deep holes where we caught some flatties and small jewfish.
This week the weather has forced us to fish upstream and it has not been easy. The GT’s are making a welcome appearance.
My charters up Nerang river have also provided some school size flathead, bream, grunter and whiting. When the wind drops I will be eager to get out to the deeper reef in the Broadwater again, to find flathead, squid, whiting, tuskfish, flounder, squire and many more for my charter guests. School holidays are coming soon so book your charter asap to avoid missing out. The warmer weather will see the mighty mangrove jacks become more active.
Your best bet in the clear water will be to fish in the early mornings and evenings around the tide changes, getting your lures or baits in close to structures such as bridge pylons, drains, rock walls, pontoons, and moored boats.