Sydney
NSW
Anglers are working towards consistent fishing SYDNEY NTH
Steve Winser
It’s definitely been a strange ‘summer’ season so far. Cold water gave way to very hot water very quickly, and algal blooms and very average water conditions followed. There were also more sharks than I can recall for a long time. Bouts of driving rain followed by southerlies interspersed with occasional stretches of good weather have been the order of the day. The bigger kings have been present inshore and in the harbour, although the sharks have made consistency an issue. The bigger fish have never stayed in one place for too long, although the smaller fish have been consistent on most reefs and markers in the harbour. As usual, fresh squid is
your ticket to consistent fishing, although live baits have taken their fair share also. Squid have been on and off, with most of our catches being green-eye calamari taken over the kelp on jigs in the #2.0 to #2.5 size range. Numbers of winter/ autumn species like tailor and trevally around have just added another twist to the overall unusual nature of this summer season, these taking live baits and squid baits with gusto. The mullet are starting to move from the backs of the estuaries to do their run, and the odd good jewie has been showing up along with them. Schools of small bonito have been everywhere in the lower harbour reaches, taking small metals and flies. Numbers of large bream have been moving down to the lower reaches of the harbour, as you
Young Alfie with his first birthday kingfish. would expect for this time of year. We have been picking up some good catches in the 5-10m depth
ranges, and there are also some large fish in the shallows at the moment. We’ve been taking these
on bread and prawn baits fished under small corks. Next month should hopefully see the water
cool a little and some consistency return, fingers crossed. However, given the fickle and ever-changing conditions of late, it would be a brave man who makes any ‘for sure’ predictions at this point! Tight lines all. • Fishing Sydney Tours takes pride in tailoring every trip to the customer’s preferred species, style of angling, and level of expertise, all within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at competitive rates. There are some excellent fishing spots that can be accessed straight off Sydney, and we will show you where. We offer harbour, wash and offshore fishing for species ranging from kingfish and mulloway through to snapper and mahimahi. For more info go to www. fishingsydneytours.com. au, call 0481 120 600 or look up ‘Fishing Sydney Tours’ on Facebook.
PRODUCT NEWS
Latest releases from Daiwa Daiwa’s latest releases for 2023 include the OT Jig, Double Clutch 75SR and 23 Maverick MQ. Here’s the lowdown. OT JIG The new OT (Over There) jig is a castingspecific metal slug that has been developed specifically for Australia, with hooks and colours
to the most popular and sought-after sizes. Whether you’re throwing at fussy tuna schools in Hervey Bay or trying to reach those salmon schools off the beach in WA, Daiwa’s OT jig will have a size to suit. Available in five highquality colours, the finish on
Double Clutch 75SR that are sure to get every serious slugger excited. Available in weights from 20-60g, OT jig caters
OT jig is superb, just what you’d expect of a premium deep-water or slow pitch jig. Perfectly matched to
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Daiwa’s large range of shore-casting and surf reels, OT jig is a great option for your next shore-casting or slugging adventure. DOUBLE CLUTCH 75SR The popular Double Clutch jerkbait range
welcomes a new shallowrunning model with the release of the 75SR. The first true shallow-diving Double Clutch features the same great action of the original models, but now allows you to hit the shallows that were previously out of reach with the original Double Clutch 75SP. The 75SR has been designed specifically for Australia, and will dive to a maximum depth of 3ft, making it perfect for attacking the shallows chasing estuarine species such as flathead and bream, or the shallow freshwater chasing iconic species such as bass and trout.
Daiwa’s unique and patented S-GOS system is present, just like the other models in the DC range, and makes the darting action of the 75SR un-matched. You can fish the Double Clutch 75SR anywhere you need a lure working erratically over shallow cover. Sand flats, weed beds, and shallow laydowns are all tailor-made for a jerkbait and the new Double Clutch 75SR. It suspends in freshwater and very slowly floats in saltwater, make it perfect for a twitch and pause retrieve. The 75SR is fitted with quality hooks and rings and is available in a host of Australian designed colour patterns. 23 MAVERICK MQ A standout reel in the Daiwa saltwater spin range since it was introduced in 2022, the Maverick MQ line-up welcomes two smaller models in 2023, to deliver anglers a multioption range at a new price point that’s tailor-made for Australia’s diverse angling applications. Available in two sizes (5000 and 6000), the 23 Maverick features the same technologies and features of its big brothers,
23 Maverick MQ including Monocoque Body, G1 Duralumin Drive Gear, and Mag Sealed Body and Line Roller. A Metal Alloy Body, Zaion Air Rotor, Air Bail, Longcast ABS Spool, ATD Drag, Infinite Anti-Reverse, Machine Cut Handle, and Metal Alloy Knob combine to further enhance the Maverick’s long list of
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performance designs, and features and along with the 23 Saltiga position the 23 Maverick as one of standout small sized reels in the Daiwa saltwater spin reel range. For more information on the 2023 line-up from Daiwa, go to www. daiwafishing.com.au. – D&S Media
