Tackle World Moruya Fishing Report Aug 6th 2021

Moruya River. Sleepy would be a good description of the Moruya river at the moments. River temps are anywhere from 13-14deg at the front of the systems to as low as 10deg towards Yarragee. ! Quarry wharf continues to hold bait in the deeper holes right in front, which in turn is holding the attention of some legal, but small Tailor. Getting a few baits below the tailor may result in a flathead or two. For the tailor try using strips of pilchard on small gang hooks or larger long shank hooks to resist the bite off that tailor are well know for causing. Preddy’s wharf is still seeing the occasional trevally and salmon for those trying their luck down there. There have been a pod of dolphins reported working that area, an indication of fish worth chasing maybe!! Further upstream, around the town bridge, there have still been the odd reports of Estuary Perch along the southern bank and weed beds. Remember that there is a closed season currently in affect for both Bass and EP’s at the moment, so any of these species encountered, must be returned!

Tuross River. As for Moruya, the Tuross system is cold at the moment. Reports from around Bumbo lake area have been as low as 9deg with the front of the system around the 13-14deg mark. Concentrate your efforts around the deeper holes that will be holding the better baits schools, and hopefully the predators! Pilchard strips, ganged whitebait, or small soft plastics and blade style lures will all offer you a chance of finding a fish or two.

Rock and Beach. The waters in close at the moment are crystal clear, making the fish a bit on the spooky side. There have been good numbers of “donkey” sized crays for those willing to suit up and get cold in the 13-14deg water. The Drummer are also present, but are spending a lot of time hiding in their caves. The low light periods of early morning or dusk are the best time to chase these fish. The tides this weekend perfectly line up with those times, with a high tide at both dawn and dusk this weekend. There salmon have been quiet off the beaches, with reduced reports this week. The Moruya breakwall has had reduced reports, no doubt as the North Head Drive road works have been extended yet again, till the end of August!!

Offshore. I have had a few reports this week from the offshore crews this week. Mixed bags of snapper and mowong in 30-40 of water have been relayed to me. The flathead have gone quiet over the sandy areas, no doubt as a result of the cooler temps.

If you are getting out this weekend, let us know how you go. We love to hear from you guys.

We do have a few sale items running at the moment. Selected Fritchey pliers are currently 40% off RRP. I also have old model Shimano Zodias rods and Daiwa TD Black rods at 20% off RRP. So if you are looking for a bargain, come in and see what we have.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “Every days a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.