It’s time for snoek and garrick

THE North Coast has seen a good mix of both bottom fish and game fish. The bottom fish have started on the deeper pinnacles and reefs. Mostly geelbek and daga have been coming out. Live baits have been the most effective for these bigger fish while the smaller reds have favoured squid baits.

The central coast has seen a lot of tuna on trolled lures and some big units taken on drifted live baits around the wrecks/bait spots. A single 6/0 circle hook through the nose of the live bait and some decent fluorocarbon leader will see you attached to these powerhouse fish.

The inshore fishing along the South Coast has been fantastic with snoek and garrick keeping the rods bent. There has been good fishing on Aliwal Shoal with tuna, wahoo and a mix of other game fish making an appearance on the catch reports.

Rock and surf, the North Coast and South Coast have out-fished the central coast with multiple edible species on the catch lists.

The North Coast has been fishing well around the river mouths and off the deeper points. There has been plenty of scratching action along most of the North Coast with some bronze bream and kob caught.

Good kingfish have been caught off the deepwater points with most taken with plugs in the early mornings.

The central coast has seen some good fish caught on lures. The shad have been full up around the piers and are always keen to eat a drifted sardine or spoon.

On the bait side of things, the main catches have been pompano, grunter, shad and kob. Pink prawn and chokka are the baits you need in your box.

On the South Coast, the reefs of Trafalgar have been the place to be if you want bigger bream and other edibles. Pink and red prawn have been the baits of choice for these fish.

Tight lines!

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