Fishing Report 10th August 2006 - Courtesy of Scott Forbes - EGFC

You can tell we are nearing the end of our winter months as the temperatures slowly start to rise and the days are getting longer. The glorious weather we have been enjoying of late is continuing and the fishing action still remains excellent.

Walter Pike fishing aboard the vessel “Black Poole Belle” had a surprising capture in the form of a black spot tuskfish or bluebone as they are commonly known. The bluebone which weighed in at 16lb was caught out from Point Murat on a strip of Charlie court for bait, put up an impressive fight for Walter and later provided a great feed. Walter is pictured this week with his prize catch.

Ian Wilks from the Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club is up from Perth doing a week of game fishing and has struck a good variety of fish during his stay. One of the many highlights for Ian has been the capture of a 40kg black marlin on 8kg line. Wahoo, dolphin fish, and sailfish have all made appearances for Ian who has been trolling predominately skirted lures.

Those anglers fishing from the shore have been finding it a little tough and tantalising around Trisel access as the herds of bait schools tease the anglers close to shore. The predatory fish that usually come in close to eat the live baits have been scarce. Walking to various fishing spots at present anywhere in Exmouth is amazing as you are greeted with wonderful wildflowers along the tracks. The weather has been superb and as I have said before, catching a fish is purely a bonus.

With all the recent glassy calm afternoons lately Exmouth Gulf has been turning on some good fishing. Neil Richardson was fishing in only 3m of water chasing a feed of squid when a 93cm cobia took the floating mulie bait Neil had out whilst drifting along. Longtail tuna and shark mackerel have been seen busting up on the surface in the Gulf. Watching for diving birds or baitfish spraying is a good indication of the tuna and mackerel feeding. Garfish have been in plague proportions on both the West Coast and in the Gulf. Whether you’re after the gardies for bait or for a feed now is the time to chase them.

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