Moruya River.
Salmon and tailor have been the main activity encountered by anglers this week. Most of these fish have been found in the lower sections of the river, pushing in with the tide and returning out the front on the run out tide. Areas from Quarry wharf down to Preddy’s wharf have been the best areas to try your hand at. I have had reports last week, that the area know as hole-in the wall is now closed off to boat traffic. No doubt as a result of damage to the oyster leases in the area. There are supposedly signs now on either side of the hole stating access is now prohibited. I will try and get to the bottom of this development, and let you know.
Flathead are still a little on the quiet side, but still there for those prepared to work for a few fish. At this time of year, with day time temps increasing and a warmer current pushing down from up north, the shallow sand and mud flats are the areas to target with shallow running hard body lures or small soft plastics presentations. These shallow areas will warm faster than the deeper holes and channels. Give the new Shimano Batam BT 99 swim baits a go, I recon they will be flatty slayers this season!
Tuross River.
Already I am hearing reports that the predicted flathead bite is starting. Work the shallow sand and mud flats where the water temp is starting to increase for the best chance at getting a few early season flathead. Traditionally flathead will be aggressively on the chew as they first start the feeding season after the slow winter bite. Any of the systems large shallow bays and flats areas will be the go to find a some good sized crocs.
There have also been reports of a few mulloway coming out of the usual deep water holes that Tuross is well know for. Try the boat shed area and the the around the front of Four ways, as well as way upstream around Snake flat. Live poddy mullet or large swim bait style lure will work on these large fish, as will the jelly bean approach of using 2.5” curl tail style soft plastics. Who can resist a jelly bean if the are on offer?
Rock and Beach.
There have been several reports from both surfers and anglers that salmon in the 60cm+ mark have been a fairly common around the Moruya break wall this week. Early morning sessions seem to be the pick at the moment, which will also make getting a tailor or two a viable option. In amongst the salmon, flathead, trevally and bream have all been possible as well.
The drummer still seem to around off any of the local ledges this week as well.
With the season starting to change, water and day time temps starting to rise, the fishing options and activity is starting to improve. This is the time of year that all us anglers have been waiting for. With, what’s looks to be a reasonable forecast for the weekend, all be it a little windy, what are you going to chase this weekend?
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Stay safe everyone and remember “everyday’s a good day for fishing…”
Team Tackle World Moruya.
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