DURING the past week, the coast received a much-needed drenching, with plenty of rain and a welcome hint of spring’s warmer weather.
The combination of these conditions has resulted in a bit of a mixed bag for anglers.
As we edge closer to spring, it’s also a timely reminder for all boaters to give their safety gear a thorough check.
Now is the perfect time to service life jackets, inspect safety equipment and carry out essential trailer maintenance, so you’re ready to hit the water before spring.
Down south, the Camden Haven River region has been a hotspot for anglers, with local fishers reporting some impressive catches.
Dunbogan Beach has been particularly productive, with good numbers of salmon being encountered.
However, last weekend proved challenging for those venturing offshore, with conditions less than ideal for a successful fishing trip.
In the Hastings River, luderick have slowed slightly in the lower reaches, although the breakwalls are still worth a try, particularly for anglers using green weed or sea cabbage.
On a more positive note, bream fishing has improved, with Limeburners Creek producing some quality fish.
Yabbies and mullet gut have both been effective baits in the area.
For rock fishers, Point Plomer, Big Hill and Queens continue to produce some quality tailor.
Closer to home, the area below the Lighthouse has also accounted for a few decent bags of tailor.
Bream fishing from the rocks has been reasonable too, with anglers getting out for early dawn sessions enjoying the best results.
Further north in the Macleay region, the river continues to be a reliable option for luderick and bream, with some good-sized fish being landed around the local wharfs and breakwalls.
Along the beaches, there is still plenty of bream action, along with the occasional dart.
Tailor have been a little patchy, but Gap Beach is still worth a look at first light.
Casting metal lures or pilchards has been a productive approach, particularly around the early morning bite period.
By Kate SHELTON
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