Offshore the whale migration northwards continues and reports from Longliners let us know that well out, 50kg bluefin tuna are plentiful. Of more immediate interest is the report that daylight broadbill swordfish angling is achieving results from local canyons.
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It is timely to warn trailer boat operators that our local launching ramps have become extremely slippery from the build-up of winter algae. Two of our members have had serious falls at Womboyn; one falling beneath a launching trailer the other falling and hitting his head on the ramp.
It is reported a car and trailer completely slid into the water at Womboyn. A car and trailer is reported to have slid at the Kianinny ramp and a lady member had a fall at the Mogareeka ramp on the Bega River. Please take extra care when launching.
Snapper and morwong are on the chew along our local reefs with early morning and evening prime fishing times. Of note are increasing hook-ups of large Port Jackson sharks all the way from White Rock near Kianinny to North Head off Eden, in particular. This time last year a rare event, now it is not unusual for 5 or more during a session. Port Jacksons are protected and no-one wants to catch them but why are there so many now being caught? Schools of couta remain a problem for reef fishers and chinamen leatherjackets are a problem over the flathead grounds north of Bournda.
With the waters cooling, slimey mackerel have deserted the Merimbula Fishing Platform. A few salmon are about early and only an occasional squid. No sign yet of large kingfish.
Reports from the Bega River, which remains open, include great dusky flathead along the shallows together with some very large whiting. Best results when the wind ruffles the surface, try poppers and soft plastics. Bream remain on the bite upstream from the launching ramp. Best bait is without doubt nippers. In Merimbula and Pambula lakes, trevally, bream, tailor and good size mullet remain on the bite.
The Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club’s next event is the 25th Merimbula Broadbill & 5th Southern Bluefin Tournament scheduled for July 7-10 & 14-17. Now that the “secret” of daylight broadbill capture has been publicised, Merimbula’s Tournament provides an excellent opportunity for keen anglers to successfully make daylight captures off the Far South Coast.
The club is open every Friday evening. Come and enjoy the fishing report, the ambience, friendship and lovely views with very competitive bar prices. Darragh Reynolds is your scheduled host. All inquires to John McKay on 0427 639 585. Everything you need to know about local fishing is on the club’s website www.mbglac.com.au.
