Moruya River. Well that was an interesting week of weather! I think that was our 4th flood event in just over 12 months, to say that we are looking forward to a more stable and traditional weather pattern would be an understatement. The up side to all this, is that by rights, next summer should be an awesome season for the fishing! The amount of nutrients that been deposited out to sea will certainly create a boom in the food chain, which fingers crossed, will equate to bent rods and smiling anglers!
As for Moruya river itself, well.... the fishing is going to be a little on the tough side. Don’t get me wrong, there will still be fish to catch (they still have to eat), but the window and areas to find them will be smaller than 2 weeks ago.
Fish the incoming tides, towards the front of the system, using baits with a high oil content. Tuna and mullet fillet, pilchards etc. It is probably not a bad choice to add one of the many scents that are available on the market as well. Try the Shimano S Factor, or the newer Gulp Gel.
If you are going to put the tinny in the river, just be aware that there is still plenty of debris floating down stream. This has eased, but if the local beaches are any indication, there is still plenty around.
Tuross River. My advise for Moruya, stands exactly the same same for Tuross. Fish the incoming tides, down the front of the river with oily baits, and add some scent for added attraction.
Rock and Beach.
These areas are most probably going to be the hot spots this weekend. Look for the beaches or headlands that are away from the river mouths. Areas like Mullimburra Point, Bingie or even below Potato Point, as these areas will have water that is relatively cleaner than directly opposite the mouths of Moruya or Tuross. The salmon will still be around, the bream that have been pushed out of the rivers will also be on the beaches, as will the likely hood of the odd shark looking for an easy feed.
Offshore.
With the dirty flood water pushing several kilometres out to sea, as expected the fishing off shore is going to be quiet. If you are prepared to find the edge of the dirty water, then there is the possibility of finding a few predatory fish looking for an easy feed.
But till the seas clean up a bit, things will be a little on the quiet side.
Looking back on our fishing reports for the last 12 months, I know I have spent a lot of time repeating the same info. I for one, am certainly looking forward to reporting clean and clear water conditions, with fish jumping on the hook .
I know that we are starting to build a solid following with our weekly report, and for this we thank you. Particularly to those who share and repost this report, to help it find a broader audience.
Remember, we are open 7 days a week, and are always happy to have a chat, help with a new knot, or the best area to try find a fish.
We look forward to seeing you over the coming Easter period.
Don’t forget that till the 11th of April, we are still giving away a free Daiwa Grab bag with every 3 packets or more of Daiwa Bait Junkie soft plastics.
Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing...”
Team Takle World Moruya.
