Exmouth Fishing Report #18

Exmouth Fishing Report #18

The rain just doesn't want to stop this week, hampering anglers efforts to get out and about on the water. No doubt, the town will be very green in a few months.

Meanwhile the waters in the gulf have been rather muddy and the northerly winds have caused tonnes of weed to be washed up on town beach. Mackerel have been showing up in numbers around the west side with anglers reporting that the laser pro crazy deep lures have been working well. Colours don't seem to be making a big difference although the silver red head has been shining through.

Shore based angler Noel Wood has been getting some snapper, dart and golden trevally along the west side down towards Yardie Creek. His wife, Visitacion, has been pleased to see him come home with the small hession bag holding fresh fish for dinner.

Other shore based anglers Dot and Frank Warner have had success off the beaches around the lighthouse. The pair have been coming here for 19years and are pleased they can still fish off the beach in this particular area that is easy to access. Frank reported that they landed a good sized whiting and dart off the beach, while Dot is keen to get out and try her new Penn accord reel.

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club held it's Ultra Light Competition last weekend with only a handful of anglers braving the rain and rough conditions. James from Yardie Creek Caravan Park and friend Richard took out the top prizes with a couple of large golden trevally on 4kg line, while Matt Niikkula and friend Joel also took home some goodies for catching a mackerel. The keenest angler couldn't get out due to the weather, but received a prize for his enthusiasm and is pictured this week. It was Rhys Clatworthy and this pictured fish was caught prior to the event on his Dad's boat Reel Obsession.

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raining hey? hopefully itll

Sat, 2006-06-10 19:01

raining hey? hopefully itll stop before i get there in july ;p Anyone gonna me a hot tip on what to fish for in late july? previously ive been there in august and october.