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Ned Kelly's Bait n Tackle

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25.01.2022 Our winter angling season on the mid north coast is really starting to fire with some exceptional action over the past week. Whilst the floods of late March may have proven devastating for many individuals and businesses, it has proven a real catalyst for coastal angling, kick starting the season better than we have seen for quite a few years. If you haven’t already, now is definitely the time to dust off the rods and wet a line. In the estuaries, the lower reaches are still ...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Whilst summer only officially kicked off last Tuesday, the mercury has already climbed about as high as any of us would like. Although these hot and humid conditions are not to everyone’s liking, from an angling perspective many of our warm water inclined species really begin to hit their straps from this point onwards. Time to slap on the hat and sunscreen, and enjoy the summer angling on the Mid North Coast, no matter where your piscatorial passion lies. In the estuary, wh...Continue reading

24.01.2022 After a bit of average weather of late, last weekend was terrific with plenty taking advantage of some great winter angling on the mid north coast. In the estuaries, improved numbers of mulloway have been active which is great to see. Reports have come in from both break walls, the coal wall, around the rowing club and the Highway bridges. Lures and live baits have both been effective and with a bit of moon still about, they are well worth chasing. Bream have also been quite ...consistent off the break walls and up river around Rawdon Island. Lures during the day and mullet strips at night have been winning presentations. Flathead also remain active throughout most of the Hastings with soft vibes working well, whilst Lake Cathie continues to fish well for whiting on the run up tide after dark. Beach worms have been by far the bait of choice. On the blackfish front, results have been a little patchy although the lower reaches are still well worth prospecting. Off the rocks, drummer remain terrific with this season being by far the best in recent memory. Pretty well headlands are producing fish in varying degrees, as long you locate the washed out getters. Cunjevoi remains the stand out bait. Tailor numbers have also picked up, with some nice fish well over a kilo around Plomer and Delicate Nobby. Garfish have been the bait of choice. Still plenty of bream and blackfish, with Shelley’s and Miners locally both worth a look. Plomer and surrounds have also been worth a look for mulloway. Off the beaches, despite most stretches of sand being somewhat flattened by recent heavy seas, bream remain terrific. Some nice whiting are also hanging around which is a little later than usual, whilst salmon are on most beaches in varying numbers. On the tailor front, a few nice fish have been around the Camden haven area, with evening sessions seeing the better results. Mulloway however remain elusive although with improved numbers showing up in the estuaries and around the headlands, it is only a matter of time until they cruise the beaches in numbers again. Offshore, snapper remain terrific with solid numbers of reds coming from pretty well all reefs. Expect this action to continue for at least another month or two, with many regarding the August to September period as the best of year. Along with the snapper, a few kingfish and mulloway were also taken around the recent full moon, whilst wider out those fishing the deep water have been doing well on bar cod and blue eye trevalla. Plenty of leatherjackets still around in about 70m if you are after a tasty feed, or simply wish to donate surplus terminal tackle. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is of Brad Magann, who recently caught this sensational 8.70 kilo cleaned snapper offshore off Port Macquarie ~

24.01.2022 Disgraceful. Serious concerns regarding weed spraying have been raised with NPWS many times over the past 15 or so years by commercial and recreational wormers alike, only to fall on deaf ears. I personally have witnessed the devastating effects of spraying on Lighthouse in years gone by. Hopefully this might trigger a change of practices within NPWS and someone is held accountable

24.01.2022 If the weather forecasters are to be believed, it seems this weekend may finally see a fair bit of rain fall throughout the east coast of NSW. Fingers crossed this indeed eventuates as the wetter than average spring we were supposed to have was largely disappointing. A decent drop would certainly be most welcome. In the estuaries, whiting continue to improve and the indications are for a bumper season ahead. Limeburners, Blackmans Point and the back channel have all produce...d nice fish on both worms and yabbies, as well as surface lures. On the bream front, a few reasonable fish have been taken from the north wall after dark, whilst further upstream, those throwing lures of all varieties report consistent results. Flathead numbers remain terrific with plenty of fish spread right throughout the system, including increasing numbers of larger females in the lower reaches. Still reasonable numbers of school mulloway pretty well right throughout the system, with the odd quite respectable model among them. Large soft plastics or live baits have both been effective. For freshwater enthusiasts, bass numbers have been excellent with great reports from all local creeks and tributaries. The significant cicada hatch this year should give you a good clue of what the preferred lure profile is. Off the beaches, despite challenging conditions a few nice bream and whiting have been active with North beach being the pick of locations. Lighthouse has also held a few small chopper tailor, as well as some late season salmon. Red weed remains a concern, however for the time being the regular southerlies have kept the worst of it largely offshore. Off the rocks, a few tailor have been around Port and the headlands at Laurieton, however not with any degree of consistency. Blackfish and bream however have been better than expected, with Plomer and around the lighthouse worth a look. No real news on the land based game front as yet, but the enthusiasts will be starting to dust off their gear in preparation for the season ahead. Offshore reports have been mixed, as is usual for this time of year with the weather and ocean currents quite unsettled. On the reefs, both Ocean Star and Fish Port Macquarie have been finding some nice snapper, along with a mixture of reef species. The FAD has been sporadically producing a few mahi mahi, and should only improve once the warmer currents begin to really push down from the north. Reports from FAD’s north of Port are most encouraging. On the game fishing front, a similar story with a few billfish about, however just awaiting the next push of warm water. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is Madi from Wauchope, who recently caught this sensational snapper during a trip offshore with Fish Port Macquarie Charters ~

24.01.2022 Despite the weather being somewhat unsettled for this time of year, some terrific angling has been enjoyed over the past week. And the good news is it should only improve over the coming weeks as our winter angling season gets into full swing. In the estuary, the lower reaches continue to fish exceptionally well for a number of species. Bream remain first class with terrific fish active along the break walls, up Limeburners and around Settlement Point. Best results have been ...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Here's one for the land based game enthusiasts. We have just just landed a shipment of Longtail Wedgies and Slim Minnows from Samson Lures. Ranging from 85gr to 140gr, and almost indestructible, these things are bound to be hit for longtails, spanish and big greenbacks. Priced from $24.95ea.

23.01.2022 Just like last week, the weather remains all over the place with winds varying from nor easters to southerlies, a few days with the mercury over 30 degrees, and the ever present chance of a storm. Standard fare for this time of year, and likely to remain so for a few weeks yet. In the estuary, our summer staples of whiting and flathead are really starting to fire up. Flathead have been most consistent with good reports coming from pretty well all part of the Hastings system. ...For the lure enthusiasts, suspending minnows and soft vibes remain the profiles of choice, while from a bait perspective, whitebait has been a standout. On the whiting front, surface lures are become more and more productive by the day, with both stick bait and popper profiles working well. If bait is your preference, worms and yabbies are the baits of choice, with Blackmans Point in particular fishing well. Bream have also been terrific with the break walls again producing some nice fish either at first light or after dark. Mullet and slimey mackerel strips have both proven successful. Further up river, surface lures are working well on both bream and bass, particularly where the water begins to turn brackish. On the mulloway front, some nice school sized fish remain active around the highway bridges and towards Wauchope, while the break walls will be well worth prospecting this weekend with great tides leading up to the full moon. Off the beaches, red weed is now showing up on many beaches although to date it has not been thick enough to really impact your options. Hopefully it stays this way, or better still goes away. Best reports over the past week have been on bream and whiting, with Lighthouse and North beaches both holding fish. Town beach is also worth a look after dark or at daylight before the swimmers get too thick. On the mulloway front, around Lake Cathie and South Beach at Dunbogan will both be worth a look with great tides and lunar conditions this weekend. Off the rocks, a few tailor have been reported at Plomer and Diamond Head, although their numbers are not great nor is their size. For night time anglers a few nice bream has been on offer together with a steady supply of school mulloway. During the daylight hours, those floating a bit off cabbage report the odd blackfish from around Miners and Shelley’s. Drummer reports however are now few and far between after our bumper winter season, although the odd fish will still be around for those prepared to chase them. Offshore, some nice snapper have been taken on both plastics and lures, with the reefs off Plomer reportedly fishing well. Along with snapper, a few reasonable kingfish and pearl perch have also been taken, together with some bumper flathead. Wider out, the water is warming nicely for the game fisho’s, with both striped marlin and mahi mahi numbers encouraging for this time of year. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is Kegan Schafer, pictured here with a terrific 1.52 kilo blackfish ~

23.01.2022 Despite this time of year being neither here or there on the piscatorial calendar, some terrific results have been enjoyed over recent times from all waters of the mid north coast. In the estuaries, flathead numbers remain excellent particularly downstream of Rawdon Island, with those throwing lures again achieving the better results. Whiting numbers are also improving in the lower reaches, with encouraging signs for so early in the season. Best whiting reports to date have...Continue reading

22.01.2022 We are currently clearing all Daiwa Caldia LT's for a crazy $200.00 to make way for new stock. That's right, all sizes from 2000 to 5000 for only $200.00! If you are after a high quality sport fishing reel and this is your budget, come in quick as they wont last at this price.

22.01.2022 We have just received the first shipment of our brand new fishing shirts! These sun smart UPF30+ shirts are a larger cut, featuring more shoulder and forearm room for aussie physiques, together with super sharp colour fast printing and design. Sizes available from K10 to 6XL, all priced at $59.95.

20.01.2022 We are currently going through the change of seasons, with the weather along the Mid North Coast, and for that matter the entire east coast of Australia, anything but settled. Winds have alternated from nor easters to southerlies, with a few storms and little respite in between. Challenging indeed from an angling perspective especially for those wishing to fish open waters, but standard fare for this time of year. In the estuary, flathead numbers remain terrific from basicall...Continue reading

19.01.2022 May on the mid north coast is arguably the premier time of year from an angling perspective. The weather is usually mild, the water temperature still warm, and some of the best angling of the year on offer no matter where your passion lies. On the beaches, we are at last seeing numbers of school mulloway, albeit the majority only juvenile. Whilst we would all love to see a better class of fish, this is a great sign for the future so please ensure good release practices are ad...Continue reading

18.01.2022 *** WANTED : OLD OR UNUSED FISHING GEAR ***. One of my great customers works for Omnicare, a non profit organisation which offers day programs and respite care for people living with dementia and disabilities. Currently they are trying to organise a fishing program, but lack the necessary equipment. As such, if anyone has any unwanted gear suited to estuary fishing they no longer need, ie rods, reels, terminal tackle etc, you are welcome to drop it into the shop and I'll pass it on. Don't worry if it needs a little attention, as I'm more than happy to fix the odd guide, or get the reels operational if practical. Cheers, and thanks for your support

17.01.2022 It’s that time of year again, when strong nor east winds become more frequent, only to be interrupted by the odd big southerly and occasional sublime day. If the latter happens to coincide with your angling timeframe, happy days. Otherwise you will likely have to content with a bit of breeze from some direction for a few weeks yet until our summer weather pattern settles in. In the estuaries, bream numbers have picked up in the lower reaches of the Hastings. Best results have...Continue reading

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17.01.2022 This past week has seen the temperature rise noticeably, with quite a bit more humidity than at this time last year. Let’s just home this transforms into good rainfall as the experts suggest we may receive throughout spring. In the estuary, good numbers of school mulloway to around a metre have been active around the deeper holes and structure between Hibbard and Rawdon Island. Large soft plastics and soft vibes have been doing all the damage. The break wal...ls will be also well worth prospecting, particularly during the good tides leading up to next weeks full moon. Some nice flathead have also been taken, however there are plenty of throw backs in among the better fish which is standard fare for this time of year. Bream remain reasonable with lures effective during daylight hours, and baits the way to go after dark. Blackfish however have ben patchy at best. For the freshwater enthusiasts, bass numbers have been encouraging in both the Wilson and Hastings rivers, which is great to see after the carnage of last years drought and bush fires. Diving lures, soft vibes and spinnerbaits have been particularly successful, however look for surface bite to pick up as the weather continues to warm over the coming weeks. On the crabbing front, plenty of muddies and some nice blue swimmers are active throughout the Hastings. On the beaches, there are still a few nice bream and tailor about however not quite in the numbers seen over the past few months. Next week may see a slight increase on the tailor front given the upcoming full moon, with this expectation also extending to mulloway. Shelley’s in town and also around the front of Lake Cathie have seen whiting numbers pick up, with beach worms the bait of choice for these tasty morsels. There are also a few salmon schools about, but to the extent seen over recent weeks. Off the rocks, most headlands are holding a few tailor with dawn sessions producing the better numbers of fish. Next weeks full moon may however see a better class of fish during evening sessions. Apart from tailor, drummer remain active from most headlands, whilst Point Plomer is still producing a few nice bream and school mulloway. Locally, Shelley’s has fished well for blackfish. Offshore, snapper numbers have been excellent with many rating September as the premier month of the year for reds. Fish have been on offer from most reefs, although the better reports have come from around 50m off Plomer and 70m off the Lighthouse. Lures have been by far the premier approach, particularly for the better quality fish. Also on offer have been some solid kingfish and mulloway, along with the always welcome pearl perch. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is Gunnedah visitor Craig Wicks, who recently caught this sensational mulloway off the south wall on a lure ~

17.01.2022 After enduring more swell and wind than we would like over the past couple of weeks, it looks like going to the next level this weekend with a big blow and even bigger swell predicted. Hopefully this will prove short term only, and some great winter angling conditions return in the near future. In the estuary, bream numbers and quality remain consistent although the current full moon phase may see them a little more tentative during evening sessions. Light line and minimal le...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Usually ANZAC day signifies the start of the annual spawning run of several coastal species, however this year things have kicked off a little earlier than usual with mullet and bream already travelling. No doubt the recent floods on the east coast have had a fair bit to do with this. Add to this the significant temperature drop and onset of offshore winds, and you are left with no doubt the change of season is here. Put simply, there is no better time than the next month or ...Continue reading

16.01.2022 After the cool and blustery conditions of last weekend, it is pleasing to see more angler friendly conditions have again graced the mid north coast. In the estuary, blackfish remain a little inconsistent although there are still enough active fish to keep the enthusiasts interested. Whilst fish have been taken from most usual locations including both break walls and Limeburners, it’s the same story as in past weeks, fish here one day, gone the next. Greenweed remains the pick... of the baits, although those using weed flies have also been scoring a few reasonable fish. Some nice bream have been on offer, with the better catches being taken during the darker hours. North wall and the coal wall have both fished well, however those with boats have also enjoyed success around the leases up Limeburners. Further upstream, flathead numbers continue to be solid for this time of the year, with soft plastics and soft vibe style lures working well. For those content to simply drift with bait, whitebait remains the morsel of choice. On the mulloway front, the break walls and coal wall are still producing some nice fish to around 20 kilos on both lures and live baits. With a full moon approaching and good tides from this weekend onwards, no doubt there will be a high participation rate in chasing these apex predators. For the less adventurous, Lake Cathie is still producing whiting both day and night, with some terrific fish to around 40cm taken. Of the beaches, salmon have been common from most areas, with small blue or green metals seeming to be the lure profile most readily taken. Tailor however remain patchy, with no beaches producing consistent results. Still good numbers of bream and some terrific whiting from around the entrance of Lake Cathie. Worms have been the bait of choice. Off the rocks, drummer remain worth chasing as they have been all year. Point Perpendicular has been fishing particularly well, although most headlands north and south are also worth a look. A few school mulloway have been on offer from around Plomer and Queens, with whole squid working well. For those keen on chasing blackfish or bream, numbers remain excellent, with Point Perpendicular and Shelley’s locally both producing solid results. Tailor however remain spasmodic at best. On the offshore scene, snapper remain excellent, with the next month or so arguably the best time of the year. Most reefs will be worth prospecting with either baits or lures, at anchor or drifting. Pearl perch and other mixed reef species are also in good numbers, as to leather jackets wider out. For those content to seek a feed, some terrific flathead to over 50cm have been in around the 55m depth contour. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is of Jason and Blake Herbert, who have been scoring some terrific drummer this year , the largest going 3.510 kilos ~

16.01.2022 Although the weather has been a little mixed up of late as often is the case during a change of seasons, plenty of anglers have taken advantage of the holiday break to wet a line throughout the mid north coast. No doubt this long weekend will also attract the attention of anglers, so fingers crossed for some good weather. In the estuary, blackfish continue to slow although fish are still available for those willing to put in the time. Settlement Point Road has been worth a lo...Continue reading

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14.01.2022 Once again we seen have another mixed up week weather wise, with southerlies and nor easters alternating every few days, and some sublime conditions in between. Standard fare for this time of year. A bit of bad news this week with Lake Cathie taking a turn for the worse, not only closing after a brief opening period, but again showing signs of significant duress. The upper reaches currently have a distinct orange and turbid appearance, with acid sulphate a suggested culprit. ...Let’s just hope the relevant governing authorities can agree on, and begin implementing a long term correction strategy before this jewel of a waterway is beyond repair. In the Hastings, flathead numbers are terrific, with plenty of fish right throughout the Hastings from Wauchope right down to the break walls. Those throwing lures continue to enjoy the best of the action, however a lightly weighted whitebait will also prove effective. On the blackfish front, catches remain a little on the inconsistent side, with a few fish about one day, and little the next. Bream numbers remain reasonable with the better results from around Rawdon Island on lures during the day, and either yabbies or mullet strips after dark. On the mulloway front, the lower reaches again saw a few nice fish to around 20 kilos taken over the past week on both live baits and lures. We have also seen a significant increase in whiting activity, with the flats around Pelican Island and Limeburners giving up some top fish on worms and yabbies. Off the rocks, there are still some solid drummer about with the occasional fish approaching 3 kilos. Tailor numbers remain only reasonable from most headlands, however the odd large greenback was taken from Crescent head and Diamond Head over recent times. For those keen on chasing a few bream, best bet would to head to Crescent Head, with fresh tailor strips well worth throwing either early mornings or after dark. On the beaches, good reports on mulloway have again come in which is a pleasing change. Fish to around 15 kilos have been caught on Lighthouse, in front of Lake Cathie as well as the Camden Haven area. Beach worms and tailor fillets have both worked well. A few nice bream and tailor also still around, with Lighthouse in particular fishing well. Offshore, snapper numbers remain terrific as they usually are at this time of year. Most reefs are fishing well with good reports from as deep as 70m, right in to around 20m off Lake Cathie. Lures have been by far the premier form of attack. Apart from snapper, some nice kingfish have been taken from the wider reefs off Plomer and Lighthouse, with live baits and jigs equally effective. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is of Peter Tracey, who recently caught this sensational snapper off the close reefs in front of Port ~

12.01.2022 Whilst some may not regard this time of year highly on the piscatorial calendar, September offers a bit of everything for those willing to wet a line, with options extending from the shelf right through up chasing bass in the many freshwater tributaries throughout the Mid North Coast. In the estuary, blackfish remain a little inconsistent, with reasonable catches one day and little the next. The break walls are fishing as well as anywhere, with greenweed, cabbage and flies al...Continue reading

12.01.2022 For those unaware, Lake Cathie is now again closed to the ocean. Barring significant intervention from Mother Nature or heavy equipment, it seems it will likely be this way for some time once again, with the current water level only at .411AHD and a significant amount of sand already developing on the berm.

11.01.2022 After a bit of an arctic blast early in the week, it looks like some sublime winter weather has returned for a few days. However just be mindful we are still in August, and it will be a while until we see the last of Winters cold southerly blows. In the estuary, blackfish numbers remain a little inconsistent, although this past week has produced a marginally better showing. Best results have come from the break walls and around the entrance to Limeburners. Greenweed, cabbage ...and weed flies have all been successful, but fresh bull weed has certainly been the morsel of choice. On the bream scene, now the full moon has waned, some nice fish to around a kilo have been on offer during evening sessions. Yabbies, mullet strips and gut baits have all been successful. For flattie lovers, good numbers are available from most parts of the Hastings as well as the Maria, with either lures or whitebait working well. On the mulloway front, the break walls continue to fish a little more consistently than during the first half of the year, with fish to around 20 kilos taken on lures, live baits and whole squid. Fishing the tide changes has been a key to success. For whiting enthusiasts, Lake Cathie continues to fish well particularly on the run up tide after dark. Just be mindful however, we have not as yet seen a resolution to PMHC’s concerns regarding the lakes water quality, and any possible issues with ingesting seafood sourced from the system. Off the beaches, bream and whiting remain on Lighthouse and North beach with worms and pipis seeing the better results. On the tailor front, the top of North beach has been worth a look, whilst good reports have come from South Beach at Dunbogan. Rumour has it a few mulloway are to be found down that way as well, along with plenty of salmon. Off the rocks, our great drummer season just keeps on going. While most fish have been around the 2 kilo mark, the odd much larger model is about. Cunjevoi and bread remain the stand out baits, and to a lesser degree, prawns. On the tailor front, results have been a little mixed with a few nice fish about albeit more sporadic than usual. Best reports have come from around Diamond Head. To the north, Plomer is still producing a steady stream of bream and blackfish, along with a few nice school mulloway. On the offshore scene, snapper remain the flavour of the month as they usually are at this time of year. Best results have again been achieved by those throwing soft plastics with good numbers of fish up to around 8 kilos taken from most reefs between Cathie and Plomer. Those content to fish baits have also done well with plenty of plate sized models, along with a sprinkling of pearl perch, morwong and other mixed reef species. Wider out, a few nice kingfish are about, together with plenty of leatherjackets. ~ Our Berkley pic of the week is of Tony Awad, who recently caught this sensational 27.600 kilo mulloway off the north wall ~

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08.01.2022 This is simply a great time of year from an angling perspective. We have just had our first cool change of the season along with a few days of offshore winds, and the waters are gradually clearing up after the big floods. Add to this some pleasant weather and warm water, and it’s definitely time to dust off the gear if you haven’t already. In the estuaries, bream have been terrific as is often the case at this point in the season, especially following the recent floods. Good ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 The recent school holiday period saw more anglers wetting a line at this time of year than I can ever recall. No doubt some great weather in combination with limited travel options were two of the main reasons for this, however it also appears we have a higher participation rate in the sport during these coronavirus times. This is great to see, particularly in respect to amount of kids getting off the Xboxes and play stations and enjoying some rewarding and educational outdoo...Continue reading

04.01.2022 It seems the local area dodged the majority of the recent storm activity, with other parts of the east coast copping a real hammering on occasions. It was pleasing however to see a bit of rainfall, although a fair bit more would not go astray. In the estuaries, flathead numbers remain terrific pretty well right throughout the Hastings. Best results have been achieved around Rawdon Island and the Highway bridges, however the Maria has also produced a few nice fish. Whiting num...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Despite the winds over the long weekend being annoyingly relentless, there was plenty of angling action to be had for those prepared to wet a line. In the estuary, flathead continue to improve with excellent numbers of fish becoming increasingly active from most locations. Pretty well all lure profiles have been effective, with soft vibes and suspending minnows arguably the picks. Along with the flatties, some terrific school mulloway have also been taken from several locatio...Continue reading

03.01.2022 They've arrived! The highly anticipated Daiwa BGMQ's are here. Sharing many of the features previously only seen in Daiwas top end gear, this series is sure to be a huge hit with anglers. 4 sizes currently available from 5000 to 10000, with prices ranging from $319.00 to $349.00. Get in quick as these wont last!

03.01.2022 The winter angling season is eagerly anticipated by many anglers along the east coast of NSW. Whilst the weather often necessitates more layers of clothing than we would like, the fishing is usually red hot with plenty of opportunities in our estuaries, offshore, and especially along our beaches and headlands. Reports from the estuaries indicate bream numbers are improving as you would expect with the passing of the full moon. Limeburners, the coal wall and both of the brea...Continue reading

02.01.2022 August is renowned for producing a fair bit of breeze from the west, and this year is proving no exception. Although often a tad cool and somewhat uncomfortable in certain parts of the estuary, the offshore winds often make for great conditions for fishing our rocks and beaches. This is one of the benefits of our local angling scene, no matter what the weather, there is always somewhere you can wet a line. In the estuary, blackfish have been up down with no two days fishing q...Continue reading

01.01.2022 If anyone is trying to ring the shop this weekend, our phone is out courtesy of the wonderfully reliable NBN. Our apologies, but it is likley to be off until early next week

01.01.2022 Well ANZAC day has come and gone, and ahead of schedule, the annual mullet run is well and truly underway. The recent floods and early arrival of westerly winds have seen the mullet move earlier this year than we have seen for quite a few seasons. Hopefully this will also see an early start to our highly anticipated winter fishing season as well. In the estuaries, bream have been terrific, particularly around the break walls after dark. Prawns, strip baits and mullet gut have...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Right on cue the weather gods have decreed winter is behind us and spring has sprung, with a noticeable increase in the mercury and the arrival of more frequent north easterly winds. Hopefully we don’t get battered relentlessly by these nor easters as we have in recent years, and instead we get to enjoy some pristine conditions for some exciting spring angling. On the beaches, salmon schools are common in most locations with small metals or whitebait proving irresistible to t...Continue reading