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Politics aside, everyone’s excited about fishing at this time of the year. Warming waters mean that activity levels are rising, both above and below the surface. From the EAC charging south to bass feeding up in the flowing rivers, there’s optimism in the air. And then there’s the Sword of Damocles hanging over some of our heads. Western Australia’s proposed demersal fishery closures. Generally, anglers are accepting of wellbalanced fishery management, but the industry is uniting to fight this. There’s no balance in a proposed 9-month closure. It makes the recently introduced Spanish mackerel management in Queensland seem quite tame indeed, but in that case, I believe a happy middle ground was reached and we’re looking forward to the increase in stock levels that will be achieved by leaving biomass in the water. 1,000,000 TAG Bill Sawynok from Suntag recently informed us that the millionth tagged fish will be achieved before the year is out. That’s right, there’s been nearly 1,000,000

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fish tagged within their program over the last 30 years. This is about quarter of the number of tags applied by citizen scientists globally. Australia can be proud that our anglers are conservation minded and happy to volunteer their time to further fisheries research. Stay tuned for an announcement in the next few months about who tags the millionth fish! MILLION DOLLAR BARRA News from the NT is that their Million Dollar Barra promotion is going well and there’s been several $10,000 and $20,000 fish landed so far. If you’re venturing to fish the Territory, make sure you register for this event. It’s free to do so. BREAM, BASS AND BARRA And it’s Grand Final time for the BREAM and BASS events. There’ll be multiple boats given away and excellent coverage on the www.abt.org.au site. Several of the events are app-based, which means that you can watch live scoreboards throughout the day. The recent BARRA events at Lake Tinaroo behind Cairns are testament to this – multiple lead changes and a winning bag of barra (released at the point of capture) of just under 100kg for 5 fish is mouth-watering stuff indeed. GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS Thank you to all offspring who bought their dad a subscription on Father’s Day. If you just realised that this is a good idea, there’s another opportunity to do it at Christmas. It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year long! You can call Kym on 1800 228 244 and she will organise it for you … and if you ask her nicely, you’ll even get a free Christmas gift thrown in.

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The evolution of catching surface bream CENTRAL COAST

Jamie Robley

Catching bream on lures has been a long and steady evolutionary process. Several decades ago, our estuary dwelling bream were largely considered as a bait-only proposition. So when we went bream fishing,

pioneers of fishing for bream specifically with lures. I can vouch for this first-hand, because I stood next to him as he cast his fancy little imported lures around the Brunswick River, on the NSW Far North Coast, at a time when bream luring was in its infancy. Sure, bream were caught on lures long before

on the future of the bream fishing game! Fast forward over three decades and what are basically the same forms of tackle and techniques are still largely effective for bream. This very much includes one of the most popular branches of the game, which is targeting bream with surface or top water lures.

The author is a big fan of kayak fishing for bream, but simply walking around the shoreline, casting as you go will definitely put you in the running when it comes to catching bream with surface lures. before the angler started the retrieve or they would have simply hit a lure aimed at bass in creek or upper reaches of a river. So some of the lures that were first specifically cast for bream, were in fact just

angling perspective though, it matters how the lure performs in bream territory, rather than where it was designed or manufactured. There would be plenty of different opinions regarding favourite bream

box a bit, here are some that I can thoroughly recommend; Ecogear PX45 and PX55 lures, in the clear or translucent colours, Luckycraft Sammy 55, and a number of those small poppers in the 45-50mm

A nice Lake Macquarie bream taken on a surface lure just after sunrise. Being on the water early is beneficial when it comes to using surface lures for bream. it automatically invoked a tackle box with hooks and sinkers and a variety of baits, ranging from pink nippers and crabs to mullet gut, worms, pilchards and so on. Regular readers may be interested to know, that the main man behind this magazine, Steve Morgan, was actually one of Australia’s leading

this and it had even been publicised in fishing books as far back as the 1970s. What Steve did though, was use more modern and relatively sophisticated tackle and lures to start catching bream in a way that still influences our bream fishing tackle and techniques today. Along with his brother Tim, he pretty much opened the lid

SURFACE BREAM LURES Perhaps it’s best to jump right into the deep end, taking a look at the type of lures that work best. Back in the old days, before casting lures for bream became popular, most bream that were caught on a lure floating on the surface would have either hit a small lure just

An average size bream that smashed an Ecogear PX55 cast over a mix of shallow weed and sand, with a few scattered rocks here and there. Bream really like a mixture of features that offer them natural food and shelter.

Shallows with a nice mix of sand and weed like this are perfect bream territory. So always look around while you’re fishing and try to put in some casts in spots where you feel confident that bream may be present. 8

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bass surface lures. Some old lure names I’ll throw around here are Heddon, Arbogast and Rebel, which were American brands of lures made for their smallmouth bass and other panfish species. These days however, the variety of small surface lures floating around is mind boggling. There are still America-made bass lures on the market, but the majority of lures we now cast for bream are either of Japanese or Australian design origins. Some are made here and in Japan, but a lot are made in China and elsewhere. From an

lures or which ones are the best. Personal taste, an angler’s experience and marketing all influence what we buy and tie on the end of the line. Most lures also have a tendency to work better in certain conditions or at specific locations and not so well at other times or places. So it’s not really possible or logical to name the very best lures. We can, however, name ‘good’ lures that have well and truly passed the test of time on the water. So if you’re only just starting out or want to expand your tackle

range that are sometimes well known brand names and sometimes just cheapies found in a bargain bin. Don’t dismiss the cheap lures, as quite often they work well if you just put better hooks on them. Of course, some larger lures have also proven quite successful over the years, with a number of 65mm models being popular amongst some of the well-known tournament anglers. However, if you’re new to the game, I would definitely recommend the 45-55mm size bracket as a good start. Onto the topic of

hooks, even some of the more expensive lures come fitted with relatively thin, weak hooks which don’t stand up to powerful bream jaws too well. Even if a lure is already fitted with good hooks it only takes one bigger bream to crush or break them, so it’s worth investing in a box of spare hooks to keep in the lure box as well. My

number one treble hook for bream lures is the Owner ST-36BC and in most cases a size 12 is ideal, although some of the smaller lures may require a size 14 and some of the larger lures a size 10. It can also be worth considering W shaped hooks, which can be easily fitted to most surface lures, so the hook point

faces upwards, rather than down. At times, I’ve found this to be a good idea in particularly weedy places. The upwards facing hook points are more inclined to slip over the weed, rather than dig into it or rake up loose floating weed. Dangling, stinger style hook arrangements, fitted to the rear end of a lure are also popular amongst

Typical surface lures in the 45-55mm size bracket. Any of these will entice bream in the shallows during the warmer months.

Bream will also smash bass style lures, however the hook sizes and configurations on lures like these aren’t always so great when it comes to bream, which hit a lure a bit differently to bass.

some anglers. Some lures are already fitted with these hooks, which trail further behind the lure. The theory is that they are more effective on tail nipping fish, like whiting or more hesitant bream. So I would certainly consider both the W and stinger hooks for your lures, but in general, I still favour the more traditional treble hooks.

SURFACE BREAM TACKLE We’ve got an enormous variety of excellent rods, reels and lines to choose from these days. Without going into specifics, the very best advice I would give is to stick to the bigger, more established brand names. Daiwa, Shimano, ABU, G Loomis, Penn, Sunline and Okuma

have very much stood the test of time, with some of the very best tackle on the market today. They all have varying price ranges, to suit all budgets and they all have first rate back up service, within Australia. I’d be sticking with the ever popular light spinning outfit, with a 1000 to 2000 size reel, spooled up To page 10

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with the standard 6lb or 3kg braid. My personal favourites when it comes to braids are from Daiwa and Sunline and both brands offer a number of different varieties. Much has also been said about leader material for bream fishing over the years. In most cases, a decent quality 2-4k leader around the same length as your rod is what’s required. It’s often been stated that fluorocarbon lines aren’t suitable when using small surface lures, because fluorocarbon sinks and can adversely affect the action of such lures. So nylon mono line is better for this particular type of lure fishing. Despite that popular opinion, I can honestly say it’s hardly worth thinking about. I’ve been using fluorocarbon leaders for bream surface fishing for the past fifteen years, not to mention all my bass surface fishing

with fluoro as well. Unless you’re casting really tiny surface lures, under 45mm long and using thicker fluorocarbon like 5-6kg stuff, then don’t worry about it at all and just stick with fluorocarbon. My leader of choice for many years has been 6lb Sunline FC Rock and I honestly believe this is the most superior light tackle fluorocarbon leader on the market. The FC Rock has pretty much performed miracles for me on many occasions and I’ve landed some very memorable fish with it. TIME AND PLACE Bream don’t read any rules books and you may be able to catch them on a surface lure virtually anywhere at any time. However, the best times are early in the morning from about 15 minutes before until about two hours after sunrise. Then again later of an afternoon, particularly the last 30 minutes before

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it gets dark. A rising tide tends to be best in most places, but you’ll strike some spots that also produce the goods on a run out tide. I’ve found most of the smaller feeder creeks to fish better on a falling tide for example. In places that are more non tidal, it’s best to concentrate your efforts more around sunrise and sunset. You can certainly cast surface lures for bream from a boat, a kayak or on foot by wading or walking around the banks of your local waterway. My favourite approach is by kayak, as it enables me to sneak into areas that are often too shallow for a boat and inaccessible by foot. It’s also very silent and you can get close to the fish without spooking them. The warmer it is, the more bream like to get up

A good bream caught in a clear sandy pocket between thick weed beds. Sand and weed are a reliable combination when it comes to casting surface lures for bream.

This fish fell to a Luckycraft Sammy 55, which is one of the more popular bream surface lures. Each angler may have their own favourites, but most small lures around 45-55mm will interest bream at one time or another. into extremely shallow water. So never think that water is too shallow for them. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the only

place that’s too shallow for bream is dry land! Large expanses of clear, clean sand may look appealing to us, but

bream prefer places with a mixture of features. So shallow sand flats with plenty of rocks, weed or other adjacent features

are prime bream territory. When fishing deeper places the idea is to cast to bankside structure like fallen trees, rock walls, bridge pylons and jetties. Bream will hit surface lures at any time from the instant they splash down, to right near the rod tip as you’re about to lift the lure from the water. The general idea to get started, is to let the lure sit there, motionless for 20-30 seconds before moving it. If no bream come up to it then just start a slow retrieve, with a bit of rod movement here and there. Stop the retrieve once or twice for a few seconds, as this can encourage a bream to take a swipe if it’s just following the lure. You don’t have to do any fancy or particularly crazy retrieve techniques. But keep it slow, with those all important stops or pauses. With a bit of patience and persistence you’ll score fish. Good luck with it!

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It’s official. We’re in for our third La Niña summer in a row. So, what does that mean for your fishing prospects across the coming months?

combine to largely dictate our underlying weather patterns until at least early 2023. Without going into all the technicalities of exactly how and why (you can easily search those on-line), all of this means that we’re very likely to see a continuation of wetter-

experience a strong Wet Season, and perhaps a few more cyclones than usual. So, what does all of that mean for fishing? Well, in the longer run, it’s likely to be very good news for most of our eastern and northern fisheries. More rain means better flow rates, increased nutrients,

Tasmania, Victoria and NSW — possibly even better than last year’s, which many rated as the finest in decades. Good flow rates and less very hot, dry days greatly favour our trout populations, and the rising levels in many lakes and dams inundates new ground, providing lots and lots of trout tucker. Coastal estuary fishers may do it a little tougher, with a succession of minor to major flooding events once again keeping the rivers dirty for big chunks of the summer. However, when the water does clear up between “freshes”, the fishing should be excellent! Offshore, warmerthan-average currents will have plenty of tropical and sub-tropical pelagic species sweeping south. I’d expect

Native fish like yellowbelly or golden perch are absolutely loving our ongoing wet spell!

Fingers crossed for a big Wet Season up north! The early signs are promising, and will be great for next season’s barra fishing. In late September this year the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology issued an update officially acknowledging a continuation of the

than-average conditions, especially across the north and east of the continent. These wet conditions mostly result from warmer ocean temperatures in the Western Pacific Ocean, and

higher rivers, fuller dams and more successful breeding seasons for many native species. The wash-on effects from three La Niña summers in a row should see a lot more fish swimming in our inland and coastal river systems for at least the coming decade, even if we return to an El Niño dry pattern (which is very likely across that time frame). In the shorter term, we’re also in for another bumper trout season in

Trout fishing is booming everywhere that these fish are found, including Lake Eucumbene, which is at its highest level in years… But pack your warm clothes, even in summer!

Steve Peach with a lovely rainbow trout on fly from Carcoar Dam, near Blayney, in central western NSW. prevailing La Niña weather driver. This means we’re most likely heading into our third La Niña-dominated summer in a row, which is quite a rare event, and one that has some obvious implications for our fishing fortunes across most of the country. This continuing La Niña (albeit possibly a weaker one than the previous two years), together with an ongoing negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), will 12

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an increase in the strength and duration of prevailing onshore winds. Overall, we can expect a fair amount of rain in many regions, although a few, such as the west coast of Tasmania and parts of southern WA, will probably be drier than usual. Storms and flood events are also more likely than in a typical year, especially in northern NSW and South Eastern Queensland, and there’s a good chance the tropics will

Oddball species like tripletail will likely turn up in some unexpected places this summer!

to see good numbers of big yellowfin tuna, marlin, wahoo, mahimahi and the like being caught all the way down the east coast by Christmas, and even some oddball catches and unusual visitors turning up in Victorian and Tasmanian seas come the New Year. The downside is that more windy days will limit the ability of trailer boat fishers to cash in on this seasonal bonanza. You’ll need to pick your windows even more carefully than usual. The bottom line is that weather patterns like the current one provide both swings and roundabouts, or perhaps snakes and ladders, for keen fishos. But my best advice is to be adaptable, watch the weather forecasts even more closely than usual, and always pack a rain jacket, even if it looks fine when you’re heading out!

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The blue water has arrived and the water temperatures have risen, with 22ºC on the 24s and 23ºC at the 36s recorded at the time of writing. This push of warm current

in of pearlies and tusk fish on the 36s when using squid and cut bait on paternoster rigs, or jigging slow pitch jigs 120-220g. This time of year the bigger schools of snapper should be pushing into deeper water along the East Coast, but don’t let that ruin your plans for an inshore snap this

Nicholas Pearce with an absolute beast bull mahimahi. has brought the juvenile black marlin along with it. There are reports of large numbers of hook ups from the Gold Coast down to Cape Byron, all in shallow waters, which has the inshore fishos excited. The bigger models seem to be found from the 36s out beyond the shelf. Plenty of mahimahi are hanging around the FADs, with some good-sized ones amongst them. The ticket to the show seems to be plenty of berley, cubing pilchards or cut bait to get the fish excited and feeding. Then either sending a piece of berley rigged with a hook back in the mix or a livie. Good reports have come

summer! I have found some of the biggest snapper captures in recent years on shallow reefs over the summer months, especially in the north coast area. The big resident fish will move in on an easy feed by feeding on scraps of bait balls left behind by fired up schools of pelagics, such as tuna and mackerel. So having a bait on the bottom whilst targeting the pelagics this summer can really pay off. Mackerel still haven’t turned, but I can only imagine that the first for the season off Tweed shouldn’t be too far away. Be sure to get your wire traces and tow baits prepped and ready. Longtail tuna and massive schools of mac tuna are plaguing the shore breaks and inshore reefs from Fingal to Byron, feeding on schools of pilchards and white bait. I have found over previous years the Spanish mackerel are never too far behind the schools of mac tuna, generally a week or two. We usually see a run of spotted mackerel also for a week or two before the Spanish seem to turn up. Hopefully the weather gods look after the

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Tweed region this season, and the whole East Coast for that matter, and fingers-crossed we don’t get as much rain as predicted. It could put a huge delay to the start of the season or, even worse, major flooding to the region once again and a season write off. The river temperature has also risen bringing the mangrove jack on the chew with plenty of early season jacks showing up which is good to see, there are still schools of tailor and trevally also in the river hunting small baitfish. Top water surface lures or hardbody divers are great for targeting these species, which will tend to be feeding more on dusk, dawn or overcast days.

Flathead have been plentiful throwing divers or bent minnows in the shallows. If casting lures ain’t your thing, then white pilchards and blue bait is a great option for easy river fishing. In the coming months, land-based pelagics are on the menu for summer in the Tweed region. I’ll be covering a few things, such as weather, currents and some techniques to target them, from baiting/ live baiting and spinning lures from breakwalls and ledges in the next issue. So if you’re looking to tick off your first land-based pelagic be sure to check out the next couple issues. HEADING UP NORTH I couldn’t wait for the pelagics to turn up on the Tweed. So after watching a warm current and good weather window for a few days I made the decision to make tracks and do a quick trip up north over the long weekend. I had called a mate and enticed him up with the run down on what we could have on offer. After speaking and getting excited we decided it would be best to leave that night, even though we had minimal time to organise and pack, driving overnight and arriving at the ledge just before first light. Upon sun up it revealed crystal clear blue water and I was filled with excitement at

the sight of it and the conditions, I fished all morning with only one missed hook up on what seemed to be a quite ledge. With my mate dwindling in energy and myself from a combination of several roadies on the trip up, no sleep and the scorching central QLD sun I decided to leave the ledge and set-up camp. An hour later camp was set up, my mate was going to sleep in the swag and I could only imagine what could be swimming past the ledge – I couldn’t resist and took off in the ute back to the ledge. Making my way down the

track with another local mate I tee’d up with, we were shocked to see how good it was and even better we were the only two on the ledge. That afternoon I saw several pods of long tail and about a dozen Spanish past by but we only managed to turn two fish that missed the hooks with what seemed to be a half attempt at a bite from the tuna. The next morning was a different story, wind was blowing from the north and the water was not as clear. We arrived at the ledge at 4:30am and by 6am my mate had managed to stay connected to a nice long tail on a popper. The fish had turned on for the rest of the day with huge amount of sighted fish and several hook ups, but only a few landed due to sharks and pulled hooks. We both managed to lose a Spanish each, I got connected to a good fish and in moments I got sharked. Just before that hook up, my mate had a high speed aerial attack only metres from the ledge leaving us both gasping, which looked like a 15-18kg Spanish mackerel in full flight and had snipped him off before re-entering. So very disappointing we didn’t manage a Spanish. Until next month soak ‘em long.

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Pelagic playtime is here! GOLD COAST

David Green

This month sees the water temperature start to increase and the first push of the East Australian Current starts to flow south over the wider grounds off the Gold Coast. It is the start of the pelagic season, marlin

and mahimahi should start to show up on the wider grounds. There are already plenty of mahimahi out around the FADs. November can be a great month for blue marlin fishing in depths from around 150-400m. The water temperature is already 23ºC on the wider grounds. Most blue marlin are caught on trolled skirted lures fished off heavy 37-60kg tackle. A

The main run of little black marlin begins in December, but if the current pushes inshore and the water is blue and warm they won’t be too far away.

water temperature of over 23ºC seems to be the key to having the blue marlin turn up in November. As the current starts to run, mahimahi numbers increase and these can be encountered almost anywhere where there is nice blue hot current. On the closer grounds there is a lot of anticipation of the first run of juvenile black marlin. In most years the main run of these fish begins in December, but if the current pushes inshore and the water is blue and warm the little black marlin won’t be too far away. A good area to try is east of the Jumpinpin bar in depths from 20-50m. If you find bait schools such as slimy mackerel or pilchards work the area and never leave the bait. While trolling lures is often very effective, slowly trolled or drifted live baits are often more effective. The inshore grounds generally produce juvenile black marlin in their first year of life. Most of these inshore fish are small, between ten and twenty kilos. If you can’t find dense schools of bait, lure trolling with small skirted lures on 8-15kg tackle is a great searching method in November. Striped tuna, mahimahi and wahoo are also possibilities. Wahoo have been scarce over the past few seasons, but hopefully will make a reappearance this year. If you find distinct current edges with a lot of coral spawn it is a good area to troll lures for mahimahi. My favourite skirt colours are purple and pink and blue and gold for mahimahi.

Bottom fishing this month slows down due to the effects of current and warmer water. There should still be a few snapper and pearl perch out on the 50 fathom line and pig fish and rosy job fish also start to show up in catches as the water warms up a bit. Deep dropping in 150-300m is still an option as long as the current is not too strong In closer to shore there should be teraglin and tailor on the 24 fathom line with a few nice mulloway at night. Cobia also start to show up on the reefs close to the Tweed Bar in November and there are often a few nice cobia caught at Palm Beach Reef this month. RIVERS AND ESTUARIES In November there should still be some good flathead fishing with a lot of the action taking place in the deeper sections of the estuary as the fish are still actively spawning at this time of year. The top of the flats are also worth a look at high tide and quite a few monsters have been caught

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on big soft plastics in the Seaway and around Jumpinpin. Lures such as 7” jerk shads worked slowly with minimal movement on as light a jighead so you can just get to the bottom is an effective strategy and most of the bites come on a change of tide. Most of the fish encountered this month will be from 60-90cm long, and make sure you release those fish under 75cm very carefully. Live pike, mullet or yellowtail are also extremely effective,

particularly when fished on a tide change. Some big tailor, trevally and a few kingfish have also turned up in the Seaway on live baits. Whiting become a lot more active this month as the water warms up and fishing in the Nerang River at night should produce good numbers of big fish on both yabbies and beach worms. In the main sections of the Broadwater these fish can be sight cast with either small surface lures or unweighted yabbies. The first push of a big run in tide is generally the best time and the area at the back of Wavebreak Island is a good place to start. There are also a number of really big flathead in this area as well and plenty of bream. The recent rains have left the estuary in very good condition and there is plenty of bait arounds and big schools of tiny prawns. Mud crabs and sand crabs should also put in an appearance this month. Remember that with the regulations the bag limit is now seven mud crabs per person, and all pots and floats must be labelled with the user’s name, so if you are taking a mate out and have eight pots, each crabber must have 4 pots labelled with his name and details. I like to use fresh chicken frames for mud crabs and mullet or oily fish for sand crabs. Overall this should be a good month to fish both on the offshore grounds and in the estuaries. The winter rains have produced a lot of growth in the rivers and there is a lot of bait around.

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Bo Sawyer

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through the Logan will give you a great shot and have been producing the most fish. The whiting fishing should go really well this month. Use live yabbies or

worms around the lagoons, Gold Bank, Tiger Mullet Channel and Slipping Sands. The lighter the sinker, the more movement your presentation will have and that will definitely get them firing. Still plenty of bream in the system as well, although the quality will more than likely drop off a touch. Mullet strips, whitebait, yabbies, prawns and cut up pillies will be the go. Sound up the bait balls and fish around these areas and you shouldn’t have to wait too long. Until next month, tight lines. • That’s it from me this month. Don’t forget to stop in and see Brett from Jacobs Well Bait and Tackle for all your fresh bait. Ryan from Capn’s Charters also has a few charter spots left if you’d like to learn how to slay the flathead on lures. He’s booking up pretty quick after that classic win so get in quick and support small local business. Take care everyone and hope you catch plenty of fish.

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Hot weather increases water temperatures, which in turns heightens metabolism in many fish species. This makes them hungrier and more aggressive, increasing the chances for anglers dramatically. Pelagic action will be a lot more noticeable for those

mackerel will also be caught from these surface melees but are more common during December and January. However, spotties have been in short supply throughout Moreton Bay over the last couple of seasons. The general technique for targeting surface feeding fish is to cast chromed slugs and slices close to the surface action and then retrieve flat stick. You cannot wind too fast – if you are getting follows yet no strikes then

Chris has been scoring a steady stream of quality fish of late, including this awesome snapper. transiting throughout Moreton Bay during November and surface feeding schools will be witnessed regularly. Mackerel, longtail tuna, bonito and mac tuna are likely adversaries for anglers casting lures and flies during November. Additionally, other species will be on offer including mangrove jack, threadfin salmon, crabs, estuary cod, tuskfish, flathead, snapper and many others. BAY PELAGICS With such high nutrient levels in Moreton Bay due to regular rainfall, baitfish numbers will be heightened somewhat during the warmer months. This will promote more activity amongst pelagic species. Whilst school mackerel can be caught all year round in Moreton Bay, they are mainly found deeper in the water column in the channels, around the bay islands and artificial reefs. However, with greater schools of baitfish around, these school mackerel may be found surface feeding on occasion. Sometimes spotted 26

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you are not winding fast enough. Occasionally large schools can be found, but it has been a few years since this pelagic prevalence has been prominent in the bay. Smaller bust-ups are reasonably common though. Whilst this activity can be seen from some distance on calm days, on rougher days birds wheeling overhead are often your first

indicator. Usually, it pays to creep up on the schools slowly or to get ahead of them, cut the motor and wait until they are within casting distance. They will often continue to feed towards you and not be worried by your presence. When they feed erratically and don’t stay up for long in one area you are sometimes best to charge the feeding fish to at least get one cast in before the frenzy subsides. Mackerel will also be caught around the various shipping channel beacons from the Measured Mile north to the top of the bay. These spots can be vertically jigged with chromed slugs and slices or fished by deploying pilchards close to the beacon. If anchored, a steady stream of pilchard slices can promote action. Trolling spoon and paravane combinations along the channel edges will remain one of the more successful ways to score schoolies in Moreton Bay. Longtail tuna can be found in all corners of the bay at times and you just never know when a fish or two will bust up near you. It pays to have a rod rigged and ready to cast when the occasion arises. Chromed slugs and slices are popular and do produce fish, but stickbaits, weighted casting minnows, GT Ice-creams, jighead rigged jerk shads, baitfish profiled flies, soft vibes, pencil poppers and numerous other offerings can be used with good result. Moreton Bay longtails can vary in size throughout the bay and I have caught them as small as 3kg and as heavy as 26kg. Even bigger specimens do get caught on occasion. Live baiting around the beacons, along current lines and over ledge lines (such as the Cowan ledge) can work well. Yakkas, slimy mackerel, cowanyoung, pike and other species can be utilized for

bait. It is best to fish multiple baits at different depths from a few feet below the surface to around mid-water. Cobia are also likely to fall for this approach, especially around the beacons and along prominent ledges such as the Cowan Ledge. Mac tuna can be a lot of fun to target on light tackle and ideal for teaching younger anglers and the inexperienced the techniques in fighting fish. They can be caught on small chromed lures, baitfish profiled flies and occasionally larger offerings. Like longtails, they are often fairly profiled orientated and will only be interested in exact profile replicas to the baitfish on which they are feeding. Whilst they are not very palatable, the fillets make great baits when salted, the frame and head are ideal for the crab pot and they can be a great way to teach inexperienced anglers the techniques for fighting a tough fish. Bonito schools may also be prevalent around the fringes of the bay islands and in the channels and can be caught with the same technique as mack tuna. They will also often hit a trolled spoon lure targeted at school mackerel. MANGROVE JACK Warm conditions will really get the jacks on the chew. Hot afternoons with rising barometer readings are ideal for chasing jacks as are night time and early morning sessions. Casting lures close to prominent structure, such as bridge pylons, mangrove snags, rock walls, retaining walls, pontoons, jetties and moored boats is a popular and exciting way to target jacks. The strikes are like lightning, extremely fast and often leaving a trail of destruction. Jacks will usually hit an offering as they head back to their structure, therefore they usually have

Pelagic action will be prolific as water temperatures rise. Whilst school mackerel will still be caught by trolling, anglers will hopefully locate some surface feeding schools as well.

Decent numbers of flathead are still being caught with regularity, like this prime table sized fish Mark recently lured. the upper hand in the fight. Minnow lures, soft plastics, soft vibes, swimbaits and topwater offerings are great lure options. The closer your lure is to the snag the greater the likelihood of a strike. Common by-catch includes trevally, estuary cod, bream, flathead and occasionally mulloway. Live offerings can also be deployed around these same snags. Mullet, herring, prawns and biddies will all entice strikes when fished lightly weighted. Deeper holes adjacent bridge pylons and rock walls offer great options, especially at night around lighted zones. The lights attract baitfish and the jacks and cod are usually on the prowl. Jacks will be active around the creeks, estuaries and canal systems throughout the warmer months. CRABS Mud, sand and blue swimmer crabs can all be caught with regularity over the coming months. Mud crabs have been flushed from deep in the estuarine expanse several times over the last year due to serious rainfall which lowers salinity in the upper extremes. Many will have taken up residence further down the system as a result instead of being deep in the thickest mangrove forest. This makes them easier for the average crabber to access. However, those who go to the effort to put their pots in more inaccessible spots are more likely to score the better bucks.

Safety pots baited with whole mullet, fish frames, chicken carcasses and similar fare are your best bet. Pickup dillies (not witches hat style which are illegal in Qld) can also be used but need to be checked more regularly. Some even mange to score quality crabs whilst using a line baited with a whole fish chunk. Once the crab is feeding on the bait the line is slowly retrieved and the crab hopefully scooped up before it lets go of the bait. Further out into Moreton Bay, sand and blue swimmer crabs are the main catch although I have had reports recently of a few muddies being caught around Green Island and out the front of Wellington Point and Ormiston. Setting safety pots around the bay islands, along the edges of major channels and the drains leading off the sand flats will stand you in good stead of scoring a few sand or blue swimmer crabs. I like to check pots at least every two hours, however they can be left overnight or for an entire tidal phase if need be. Ensure you can identify the major crab species and know the differing size and bag limits that apply to each. Also ensure that your crabbing apparatus complies with current regulations in respect to labelling and pot dimensions. SNAPPER A year round regular in Moreton Bay, snapper will remain to be caught in decent numbers over

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the coming months. Whilst there are fewer than in the cooler months, the quality is usually fairly good. The artificial reefs, bay island surrounds, wrecks and other structures throughout the bay can all produce quality fish on both lures and baits. I opt to cast soft vibes but snapper will respond to a wide array of cast, jigged and trolled artificials. Trolling deep diving minnow lures will likely reward around the artificial reefs and bay island surrounds. Deeper waters of the artificial reefs and wrecks can be fished vertically with micro jigs or by casting soft plastics, blades and soft vibes. Quality baits such as mullet fillets, salted tuna and bonito strips, fresh squid and whole fish baits can all work exceptionally well when presented in the lower third of the water column. Minimal sinker weights, fluorocarbon leaders and sharp hooks hidden well in the bait with just the point exposed will go a long way towards a successful catch. ESTUARY OPTIONS Right throughout the summer months, flathead will be caught in good numbers throughout most river and estuarine areas. Trolling lures along the edges of prominent banks during the falling tide remains a

very popular pursuit. These same zones can be worked by casting soft plastics, soft vibes, flies and blades and working them down the decline. Drifting with whole fish baits aft is a great way to cover a good area of ground which increases chances with these ambush predators.

These can be drifted across the flats on the higher tidal stages and in the adjacent channels on the lower tidal stages. Whitebait, hardy heads, small diver whiting, pilchards, herring and many others will work well. Bream are always a serious option and can be

caught in much the same way as flathead in many areas. However, specific targeting by casting lures around structure or bait fishing the channel mouths on the falling tide can boost results. Casting baits up onto the flats and allowing the current to wash them off and

Mason Wessels caught this quality bream while on a family fishing trip with his dad Tyler and Poppy Ray.

into the deeper water is a good technique for bream as well as whiting and flathead in many areas. Whiting numbers can be good during the summer months when the larger yellowfin whiting (also called summer or sand whiting) are taken around the edges of many weed beds, yabby beds and the drains leading off the sand and mud flats. Sand worms, blood worms, thin tenderized squid strips and saltwater yabbies are all prime baits wen rigged on a #4 or #6 hook, light fluorocarbon leader and with a minimum of sinker weight. Both running ball sinker rigs and paternoster rigs will work. THREADFIN SALMON The Brisbane River has been producing some quality threadfin salmon in recent months. Anglers have been sounding out these fish with their electronics and then using various lures and baits to tempt them. Soft vibes, prawn profile and paddle tail plastics, blades and even flies can be used to good effect. Larger schools can often be found but these are often hard to tempt with lures or will only bite for a short period. The swing zone, declines into the main river, fronts of wharves and jetties, the International Cruise Ship

Terminal and oil pipeline areas are all good spots to try. Threadfin show prominently on quality marine electronics which is a boost for anglers. Getting them to bite at times can be hard, especially when they are feeding on prawn schools. Some put the lure rods down and resort to live offerings of herring, banana prawns, mullet and the like to get the bites. Baits are best fished close to the bottom yet lightly weighted. A few mulloway are still being caught with the same techniques and in the same locations as threadfin and you may even jag a good snapper, estuary cod or big flathead. CONCLUSION Warm weather promotes hot fishing action and Moreton Bay anglers are spoilt for choice with numerous piscatorial options on the menu during November. Bay pelagic action will be starting to ramp up and the usual favourites, such as snapper, flathead, bream, crabs, threadfin, cod, jacks and others will be plentiful. With the sun blaring down, anglers need to take steps to avoid the effects of the elements but I envisage plenty of anglers having some great days on the water over the coming weeks. Hope to see you out there.

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The most productive time of year will begin! NORTHERN BAY

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The weather has most definitely warmed up now, bringing on what a lot of anglers believe is the most exciting and productive time of the year to be on the water. We have been seeing some fantastic catches coming in from anglers targeting mangrove jack, flathead, summer whiting and many other favourites of the warmer months. With freshwater, rivers and the bay firing on all cylinders, there is no better time to dust off the rods and get excited for some fishing action. RIVERS With the warming water temperatures, there is no better time than now to get up on the flats after some summer

Reece Thomas matched the hatch for a tuna reward. whiting action. We can expect to see some good numbers of hungry whiting taking advantage of the high tides, up on the flats foraging for a feed. Despite their humble appearance, whiting are no stranger to hunting down a surface lure skipped across the surface over the shallows. This provides some exiting, very visual fishing that can be a great segway for fishos looking to get into lure fishing due to the simple rod tip up, medium wind technique of working these lures. Some great lures for this style of fishing are Daiwa

to see plenty of by-catch too, ranging from bream, flathead (that’s right, flathead will take a lure off the top in the shallows), trevally and more! Mangrove Jack will continue to fire up this coming month. Celebrated as one of the most prized estuary species in our area, these fish fight hard, fight dirty and will test the ability and patience of even the best anglers. A run out tide is generally most promising, with a focus on fishing as tight to structure as possible. As the saying goes with chasing jacks, ‘If you aren’t snagging, you aren’t bragging’. For the lure anglers, a suspending hardbody or paddle tail plastic, like the ZMan Diesel MinnowZ cast along a rock wall or up under a shadowed mangrove line will have you in for a good chance. For the bait anglers, a favourable and successful technique that’s hard to look past is drifting a live bait or strip bait along a rock wall. Always be on you’re a game when targeting mangrove jack as they will hit when you least expect and don’t give second chances! BAY While the focus has definitely shifted from a cracking season targeting shallow water snapper on our local reefs, all is not done for the bay as we hang up the snapper gear and prepare the pelagic gear. We should be starting to see the long-tail

often be honed in on small bait fish and can get quite picky. It’s not just tuna to get excited about, as we will be seeing some good numbers of spotted and school mackerel getting around. Typically, these are a great species to target around the shipping channel markers with metal slugs ranging from 20-40g sunk to the bottom beside the markers and burnt back up as fast as possible. Drift past each marker making a couple of casts and keeping an eye on the sounder for signs of life. If it’s barren, keep moving from marker to marker until you find fish as they are often very mobile! Spoons trolled behind trolling boards in the channels is a fantastic old school technique to pick up numbers for anglers that are fond of a troll. DAM/FRESHWATER Bass have been firing up on the edges in the dams with this warming weather and will continue to improve. Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and crankbaits rolled around the weed and timber are always sure techniques to pick up a healthy bag of bass this time of year. Lucky anglers can also expect to cross paths with an elusive saratoga fishing the edges. The creeks will continue to fish well in the coming months. With the longer days and warmer weather, don’t be afraid to take advantage of low light periods to target some hungry bass on surface and a

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tuna move down the coast and into the bay after some great numbers being reported up the Sunshine Coast recently. Keep your eyes on the horizon for tuna bust ups over this month as some of our favourite sashimi ingredients move in. Tuna typically can’t resist a 3-5” jerk shad style soft plastic on a heavy jighead cast into schools and burnt back. If you are struggling to get an eat out of school, don’t be afraid to downsize as they will quite

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Noosa River is fishing well NOOSA

Peter Wells

The Noosa River has been fishing well with plenty of good whiting caught around the dog beach, Gympie Terrace and, for those in boats, the sand banks around the Frying Pan. Yabbies, peeled prawns and worms have been the prime baits. Lure anglers have been

just up from the Tewantin Boat ramp to Makepeace Island has been a hotspot. The best results have been on the run-out tide. Soft plastics have been very successful, with Squidgy Prawn Wriggler tails really getting the job done. For bait anglers, larger prawns have claimed the better fish. In the Maroochy River reports are also good with plenty of flathead on offer. If you have a boat or kayak,

Steve Curnow picked up this nice 68cm flathead from the Maroochy River. reporting some bigger fish taken on smaller surface lures like the MMD Splash Prawn and the Bassday Sugapens. A good tip with these is to remove the rear treble and replace it with trailing hooks this helps if the fish are biting short. Woods Bays has been one of the prime spots for trevally and queenies. These speedsters have been taking a liking to lightly weighted live herring on a snelled rig. For those that love their plastics, the Nemesis tails from Powerbait have also claimed some good fish. The odd mulloway has been coming from the deeper holes up towards the lakes. Just before sunrise has been the prime time with the majority taking soft vibe lures like the Zerek Fish Trap and the Samaki Thumper Tails. Another tip is to make sure you’re fishing tight to the bottom. For those anglers chasing flathead, the area 30

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the area around Bli Bli Islands has been fishing extremely well. For those land-based walking and casting along Bradman Ave

has been also working well. Trevally seem to always be around when the big tides are here. GTs and goldens were taken around Twin Water, the Traffic Bridge and around the mouth. Fast moving soft plastics, surface walkers and slugs were all successful. With some warmer weather, the jack fishing in the Maroochy River has started to pick up. Most anglers have opted for live baits of either prawns or small bait fish, like herring or poddy mullet. For anglers that do not have a cast net, then larger cut baits of mullet or bonito have been getting some great results. Mud crabs are on the go with plenty of bucks on offer in Sunshine Coast creeks. Mullet is one of the best baits for these tasty crustaceans, make sure you know the rules about crabbing before putting your pots in as it can be a hefty fine for those caught breaking the rules. For all the info check out the Queensland Fisheries website. On the offshore scene, some good mackerel have been taken on trolled lures around the North Reef and Chardon. Halco Laser Pro and Nomad minnows have all got the runs on the board. Floating baits has also been a popular way to do battle with some good sized pelagics. Tuna schools have been at play in the bay rounding up schools of small bait fish, slugs like the Halco Twisty in the 20-30g size have pinned some good macks and long tail tuna. For those of you working the bottom, big trout and pearl perch have been just a couple of the great reef species on the menu from Double Island Reefs. Most anglers were dropping baits but there

was also some great success by anglers dropping slow fall jigs with kingies and amberjack taking a liking to these. Sunshine Reef has been very popular. Off the bottom there have been some nice coral trout and sweetlip around. Mid water, anglers have picked up cobia and mulloway. Keep an eye on your sounder for changes in water temperatures as this may see you pick up some nice mahimahi. To the South, the local reefs like Gneerings, Coolum and Arkwright have been good for snapper, Moses perch, Maori cod and a couple of solid cobia. Murphies Reef have been producing with snapper, cobia, cod, and pearl perch. Caloundra 12 Mile will also be worth a look if you have a larger craft. This reef always performs well and is the home to some big pelagics. Live yakkas and slimy mackerel are the best chance to hook up to the bigger fish. Make sure you have your trolling lures when moving spots as mackerel are starting to come into

Greg Harris picked up this perfect snapper on a trip off Double Island. It measured 72cm. our local areas. Mac tuna schools are also around and have been spotted on the closer reefs, like Coolum and Arkwright sholes. Small slugs are your best

the start of the run out for the whiting. Save yourself some money and teach the kids to worm or do the pipi shuffle as the beaches are

Dylan with one of many metre-plus sized cobia taken on the flipper jig.

Jonny Beck got slammed by this very solid 70cm Maori cod.

bet as they are feeding on small bait at the moment. On the beaches tailor are still making their way back south after spawning, good quality fish have been taken along the Noosa North Shore the Noosa River mouth and the rocks around the National Park. Fresh mullet, salted mackerel and pilchard baits have nailed most of the fish. Dart are in good numbers with most fish in close, this is great for the kids as they don’t have to cast a mile, prawns and small fish baits have claimed plenty. We are also seeing some good quality whiting also coming from the same area. Look for those deeper gutters and fish the two hours up to the high tide for the dart and

loaded at the moment. Rock fishing is also worth a look depending on swell and winds. Double Island must be one of the best spots locally for landbased game fishing and as we move into the pelagics season. Big poppers, slug and stick bait have all worked well in the past casting at the passing long tail tuna, mackerel wahoo and even the odd bill fish. • Don’t forget to check in to www.fishingnoosa. com.au for all the latest up to date info on fishing and bar crossings. The knowledgeable teams at Tackle World Noosa and Northshore Bait & Tackle at Marcoola can provide you with the right equipment, bait and advice to ensure success!

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Messing with the big boys this November BUNDABERG

Luke Truant

The fishing has been productive in recent weeks, with catches of good-size red emperor and coral trout. Just like the previous few months, there have been relatively few medium and small fish. Most of the trout we’ve caught lately have been between 60-65cm, with the biggest trout weighing in at 7.5kg. The average size of the red emperor has been just under 70cm, and the biggest red emperor caught lately was 8.5kg, which isn’t a massive red but it’s still a solid fish. There were definitely a lot more trout than reds caught in the last month, which is typical for this time of year. The fish have been evenly spread between what I call shallows (18m of water) through the bommies. I’ve been up on the top of the reef and all the way down to the 45m fern and individual bommies, and the fish have been scattered pretty evenly. On the whole, we have tended to have better catches on the incoming tide lately, regardless of the area we have been fishing. And the morning incoming tide is best. We usually find the best bite time for us is between 9-10:30am. If you fish after 11am, your chances of success are reduced. As expected for this time of year, the fish have become less interested in live baits. Every year, at the start of the season, you can’t

Most of the trout caught lately have been a good size. catch enough – the fish seem to be obsessed with livies. However, at the end of the season you almost can’t give them away! Large cod and Maori cod do still bite readily on live baits in late spring, but the red emperor and trout are definitely less interested. On one recent trip we didn’t get any decent strikes on our live baits, but we were catching big trout on flesh baits. You might be tempted to ditch the livies altogether, but I would advise against this. It’s still worth getting a few livies for the chance of a cod or other extra-large fish. On a spread of four clients in the boat, I would have one

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with a live bait and the three others using flesh baits, and I would recommend you do the same (you can rotate so everyone gets a chance at using different baits). XOS gold-spot cod have been horking down the livies; the biggest one we have caught lately was just oversize. Remember that the maximum size on gold-spot cod is 1.2m. If you catch one bigger than that, you’ll need to use a knife to vent the swim bladder before you release the fish. A syringe isn’t really big enough for fish of this size. After venting the swim bladder, you should don some gloves and massage the air-filled stomach that’s protruding from the cod’s mouth, to make sure all the air is out of it as well. If you don’t, the cod’s stomach can make it float, even though the swim bladder is empty. The standout baits for most species lately have been hussar fillets with the tails on, and iodine bream fillets, also with the tail on. Wings have been working well too. With wide baits like iodine bream, you might be tempted to cut it in half to make two smaller baits, but this isn’t necessary. Big baits tend to catch bigger fish. I recommend using a single hook at one end of the fillet. Hook placement is very important. Do not put the hook in the middle of the fillet, because your bait will fold over and look unnatural. If you want to maximise your catch rates, insert your hook at the thick end of the fillet so that the tail section can waft enticingly in the water. For this kind of fishing we use 10-15kg spinning rods with 50lb braid. I don’t often mention brands in my reports, but I’ll make an exception for the reels. We

use Rovex Big Boss III in the 8000 size, and they are almost unbreakable. From all the reels that I’ve used commercially, they are the strongest and the longest lasting, and they’re nice and smooth. They’re only around $110 bucks (even less if you get them on special), and they’ll outlast other reels at that price point. Of course, like any reel, you should wash them down properly after each trip to maximise their lifespan. You may have heard that you shouldn’t spray water forcefully into a reel, but I personally spray these reels down with a decent stream because they have rubber O-rings to seal them from water intrusion. After many hose-downs the reels have exhibited no ill effects. Bear in mind that these reels have a gear ratio of 4.9:1, so they’re not an all-rounder that you can use for spinning slugs for tuna.

The Big Boss III is better suited to reef fishing, so if you want to do high-speed spinning you should get a different reel. When it comes to the best braid to use, you should make sure it’s smooth. If the braid makes a grinding noise while you’re bringing it in, you need to buy better braid. I use Rovex D8 and I find it’s got great durability and knot strength, and its affordable. That said, there would be other braids out there that would do the job just as well. Remember, just because a braid is expensive it doesn’t mean it’s automatically better. I use 55lb Schneider Klear leader in green, which seems to be a good colour that doesn’t put the fish off. When you are choosing a leader for bottom fishing you don’t want softness and suppleness, you want abrasion resistance. Also, I recommend avoiding using white leader. White line tends to put the fish off, in my experience; you want your leader to be as invisible as possible. FISHING IN NOVEMBER November isn’t a great month weather-wise; we usually only get a few days when we can get out wide. You definitely need to make the most of any weather window that pops up, because you might not get another chance for a while. There are of course other options if it’s too rough out wide. You can have a lot of fun chasing school mackerel inshore, all you need is a paravane/trolling board and a few spoons. If you haven’t done this kind of fishing before, just go to a tackle store and they’ll set you up and explain how to go about it. You can often find schoolies around Burnett Heads along the lateral

marks all the way to the end, around 3 miles out, or Ryans Reef. I would troll at least 5.6 knots, and probably no faster than around 7 knots. That usually works well. At the time of writing, the grunter are really thick in the estuary, and people are catching specimens up to 70cm. I personally like to target grunter on the rubbly sections of the river, with river rocks along the bottom. It doesn’t have to be deep. I usually use long strip baits, whether it’s mullet or mullet gut. I prefer the run-in or the margins of the tide change for these fish. In my experience, you generally have the best bite on the last hour before a change, or the first hour of the run-in. The middle of the tide can be a lot harder, but it’s still possible to catch fish if you use smaller weights. I use a running sinker with a long trace, at least 50cm long, with a 20lb fluoro trace and size 2/0 hook. Grunter are an underrated fish – they’re fun to catch, they pull like freight trains, and they taste great. • Truansea Charters specialise in 10-hour day trips chasing prized reef targets such as coral trout and red emperor, as well as arm-stretching pelagics like Spanish mackerel. The maximum number of anglers is 6, so you’ll never feel crowded. The price is $350pp (or $330pp if you book the whole boat), which includes all gear, fuel, bait, ice, chilled water/soft drinks and laughs! You’re welcome to bring your own reef fishing gear if you prefer. Other charter options include half-day reef trips, half day river trips and private guiding. To find out more visit www.truansea. com.au, or you can Like them on Facebook or call Luke on 0423 015 490.

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Feisty fish at Faust MACKAY

Cameron Christian

Prime barra weather, plus barra closed season, equals impoundment barra fishing! Conditions are heating up and the barra are really on the chew, however with the closed season starting from 1 November, barra action will be restricted to the dams.

structure types highlights the importance of varying lures and retrieves to hone-in on the feeding pattern of a particular school of barra. Great fishing action like this should continue right through the warmer months in all the dams around Mackay and so far, many monster barra have been reported from Teemburra. When chasing the big barra available in

Liam Robinson from Team Zerek with one of the many great barra caught during the first round of the Mackay Tournament Angler’s King of the Dams series. A recent MTA comp at Peter Faust saw prime impoundment barra conditions due to a significant spike in temperature and a constant northerly wind in the weeks leading up to the comp. Stable conditions like this meant the barra were on the chew and almost every team reported great barra catches. Some successful teams observed a hot daytime bite by fishing wind blown weed edges in 2-3m of water using swimbaits, such as Slick Rigs. Nightfall saw the wind drop off and activity around windblown weed edges disappear, successful teams took this opportunity to move to the timber and jig around structure where the fish could be found holding. Others successful teams observed a better bite right on nightfall by fishing shallow flats on the windward side of the dam, focusing on weed gutters and towers using lightly weighted swimbaits. Such a variance in bite times and 34

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the dams as the wet season builds, it can be important to consider the possibility of ‘staging’, whereby barra slowly migrate toward dam wall as their instinct drives them to head to the salt and breed. The fish don’t just

swim from one end of the dam to the other however, instead they can typically be found gathering on prominent spots like points, flats or creek beds as they slowly migrate toward the dam wall (hence the term ‘staging’). Finding these schools and paying attention to their movement can lead to very productive sessions. Barra will be unavailable in the creeks, nevertheless many other species such as jacks, fingermark and cod are available while snag bashing. Jacks are a great species to target but they can be quite sparse around the Mackay systems, since jacks like to find a nice snag and hold there, fishing systems that retain a good amount of water at low tide can be a good start. The snags which remain below the water during the low tide are typically a great place to find the jacks, which may then be targeted by casting live baits like herring, mullet or prawn or typical barra lures tight into the structure. Jacks usually smash lures whilst facing their snag, hence it is important to remain focused and keep a tight drag to avoid being snagged or busted off in the blink of an eye. Around the top of the tide jacks can be found heading into the mangrove root systems as the tide begins to flood in. Once the jacks are into the root systems they are about impossible to find or retrieve unless anglers are able to find small clearings and pitch tight into the structure. A more reliable technique can be to wait for the tide to fall and then hammer the mangrove roots with live baits or barra lures as the jacks leave with the tide.

Hayden Kirchner with a monster GT caught on a Hammerhead stickbait around the inshore islands off Mackay. There are also lots of beaches around the Mackay area offering great land-based opportunities. Using fresh baits such as yabbies, prawn or herring or working soft plastics like grubs or small swimbaits can produce quality flathead, grunter, trevally and king salmon. Focusing on features such as gutters or drains can help to find where the feeding fish are holding along a vast and seemingly boring beach. Similarly, finding where the schools of bait are hanging will help to locate the feeding fish. Mud crabs are around in good numbers and this should continue right up to the big tides around Christmas and New Year. Fresh baits like fish frames are best and keeping close to your pots will help to prevent people and crocs robbing your prize. Offshore fishing through November could be hindered with the high rainfall predicted for summer, speaking with

local tackle shops will provide the most up to date info on the areas least affected by any influxes of freshwater. November also usually sees mackerel and tuna fishing continue however poor weather and large influxes of fresh water may hinder efforts. If the weather remains stable and the northerly winds continue, reliable mackerel spots like the mouth of the pioneer river and the harbour walls should continue to fish

Avoid spooking the schools by making long casts and working lures around the edges of the bait schools. Anglers are also likely to run across several other species when out chasing mackerel and tuna including various species of trevally, cobia and barracuda. Many sharks are also about with some substantial tigers coming in close for the action. Most sharks are whalers however and are usually up to about 2m, certainly big enough to

Addison with a nice threadfin caught around Shoal Point with a ZMan 5” DieZel MinnowZ in opening night.

Charlotte Clark with a very healthy Teemburra barra caught on a Zerek Flat Shad.

well. Looking for the bait schools blown in by the northerly winds will help to find the feeding fish, Mack tuna can usually be seen on the surface as they herd bait to the surface and slash through them, while the longtails are typically down a few metres hitting from the bottom. Metal jigs, slugs, barra style minnows and soft plastics will all work however lures under about 75mm can produce the best results.

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Dave Hodge

Many people gauge a trip’s success by how full their esky gets, and that’s fair enough depending on your average fish numbers caught per outing. However, this focus on the freezer can make you a bit stressed or disappointed if the fishing is a bit quiet. To avoid this disappointment, try just savouring the pleasure of being out there, and you will get much more enjoyment from your fishing. ‘Success’ isn’t a full freezer – it’s getting away from the traffic and daily stresses, and enjoying the fresh air, and experiencing the amazing natural phenomenon that most people don’t even know they’re missing. For my son and I, it’s when we bond the most. He is an avid catch and release angler with a mature and conservative approach to his fishing. We eat fish about twice to three times a week, and when I do a cook-up I’ll do enough for lunches the next day as well. Our preferred species are barra, jacks, fingermark and grunter, and we skin the fillets and cut them into thin, wide pieces before crumbing, battering or just plain old on the BBQ plate with a bit of lemon pepper. We often catch them in the same sorts of areas that people target breadand-butter species (whiting, bream and flathead), we just use different tactics and lures to target the larger species. Sinking lures and soft plastics are the most regularly used techniques for us, but the trick is finding

Bright orange is one of the author’s favourite dirty water colours, and this fly was ideal for the dirty water on the day. the fish first. Recently I’ve mounted the Raymarine Element sounder in the boat and the detail is so clear on the bigger screen, it’s making finding fish a breeze. Throwing the right thing at them is the next piece of the puzzle. 50-65mm Atomic Semi Hardz soft vibes are a very common thing for us to throw at the deeper fish, or Atomic Prongs and Halco Paddle Prawns on jigheads for the shallower stuff. Our lighter outfits of around 10-15lb braid with 25-30lb leaders usually do what we need until a feed is secured. Anything after that is a catch and release target. This last few months we’ve been using much deeper presentations as this has been where the majority of the bigger fish have been holding lately. Even the jacks have been on the deeper snags around that 4-5m mark, with fewer than normal going up in the shallows, where we generally like to target them with poppers and shallow divers and lightly-

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weighted weedless soft plastics. Over the last couple of months we’ve been using up to 1/2oz jigheads with either a Halco 5” Paddle Prawn or 4” Atomic Prong bounced over rough bottom or close to deeper structure. The bycatch is quite often fingermark, grunter or barra, so it all works out well in the end. The majority of our fish are released. If you want to see how we fish, you can check out our little YouTube channel we do called the ‘Hodgie the Barefoot Fisherman’. The whole channel is based on what we do to catch the fish, the analytical decisions made to find the fish, and lure type, size and colour choices based on water clarity etc. We started the channel to help my customers at The Fishing Warehouse in Townsville, where I show people every day how to rig lures, but had to find a way to show them how to use them effectively. It’s really is easy if you decide to have a go. RIVERS, CREEKS AND BAY Fishing the bay and tributaries in our local area with either lures or baits is actually quite a productive way to catch a few fish, and if cast and retrieving lures like those mentioned earlier isn’t your thing, then a wellpresented bait is sure to put you in with a great chance of landing some decent fish. On those open flats, ledges and channels towards the mouths of the rivers, slab baits of mullet, gar, wolf herring work well, as do squid, half pilchard and peeled prawns. Rigged on a running sinker or paternoster rig with just enough lead to hold the bait in the appropriate area, a 3/0 to 4/0 Gamakatsu Octopus suicide hook rigged on a 5-30lb leader will be a great happy medium size for decent sized grunter. Towards the snags, the same rigs can be used for mangrove jacks. If you change the hook design to a kahle 5/0 Gammy,

and pin a live bait such as mullet, herring, or silver biddy through the nose, the odds of hooking decentsized jacks and barra gets way better. Up that leader to 40-50lb and you’re in with bloody good chance of some big fish. Obviously, learning to throw a cast net is essential in being able to secure live baits whenever you like. OFFSHORE Those targeting billfish have been having mixed success, and trolled gar meant for Spanish have been regularly intercepted by them. It would seem that the majority Spanish are still in closer to the mainland, and the proposed protection of spawning aggregations is going to give a massive boost to the population in

Mick Rennie with a beautiful barra taken on a weighted weedless Atomic Prong 4” fished right in the timber.

Smaller poppers like this Atomic work well on the jacks. They cast well on those days when clearer water requires a more stealthy approach from a longer distance, so as to not spook the fish in the shallows. very quick time. Allowing any wild fish to spawn and repopulate at appropriate times is a good thing for future stocks. I’m not going to weigh in on the bag limit changes, as I don’t know the science or have enough experience with this particular species to comment. If improving and sustaining fish stocks is a priority though, something needs to be done about the shark numbers. Fish stocks are suffering quite heavily from their increased population. Some marine biologists have stated that due to global warming and industrial influences, bull sharks are known to breed twice as frequently. Doesn’t it make sense then that if a ‘supposed’ manmade scenario and influence has had caused an increase in shark numbers, that it will take a man-made solution, such as the sustainable harvesting of the overpopulated species such as bull sharks to bring some sort of balance back? I’m not talking about a random killing of just any sharks, but the commercially harvesting of a few shark species which are thriving, to service a

deprived market of people wanting to eat an affordable seafood option. It’d be a damn sight better option than the basa (Mekong catfish) garbage sold at many supermarkets and restaurants

not very often I pull out the ‘long wand’ these days, but I recently decided to dust one off my fly rods and swing her into action just to up the challenge a bit. Barra were the target species, and while I only landed five on that outing, it was refreshing to step out of my normal routine and wave the wand for a while. I was lucky enough to have been sent some amazing flies by Ben Chambers, and his hand-tied creations played a big part in fish caught. I love flies with powdercoated dumbbell eyes, especially in dirty water, and the Deceiver patterns Ben sent me were spot on for the water colour we fished. I used an 8# floating line to allow both shallow and a bit deeper presentations to land a couple over 80cm, plus a few rats. With an earlier wet forecast for the north it’ll

If you get tired of catching fish on your normal gear, give the fly a go. This Deceiver was tied by Ben Chambers on an SL12 4/0, and the fish engulfed it without hesitation amongst the timber. in Australia. FLY FISHING If you get a bit bored with chasing fish with conventional tackle and techniques, and you’re after the next challenge, taking up fly fishing could be a way to start the learning process all over again. It’s

be a bit uncertain as to the timing of some runoff, but if it comes before the closed season it’ll be a good time. If it comes after closed season then for those holding a Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP), let the good times roll. Good luck and stay safe.

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Ian Moody info@ianmoodyfishing.com

During the last month in October before the barra closure we seen the water temps creep up and the barra did start to respond to shallow hardbody lures fished on the flats, the drains and backwaters quite well. Most fish were in the 70-90cm range with an occasional metre-plus thrown in. After enduring one of the longest and coldest winters in a long time, we didn’t get to see the real red hot barra fishing last as long

This 75cm threadfin salmon was caught off the headlands. before the season ended. Mangrove jack have also become a more regular

Glen Land with a fingermark. They are a great target during the barra closed season.

capture during October as the water temperatures rose. They certainly thrive on those hot summer days and are a brilliant species to chase during the closed barramundi season, which runs from midnight 31 October 2022 until midnight 31 January 2023 in all tidal waters in Queensland. Placing baits, like mullet, close into the snag or casting hardbodies/weedless plastics deep into timber or rocky outcrops is bound to get you into a fight with these delicious tasting fish that give you a run for your money. Quite often you will have to make sure they don’t peel too much line off you or you’re certain to lose a lot of tackle. There is

generally a short distance for them to travel to dust you off! However, I have found that in the warmer months they will venture further from cover as I have caught them out on mud drop offs on the edges of mud flats. Fingermark will be a target of mine during the barra closure in November. Picking out those tides after the moons that become quite neap will be your best bet at Hinchinbrook. Sourcing large greenback herring from around pylons and near structures is what I prefer for bait fishing. I will also be using a good supply of soft vibes in that 20-30g range in among the baits. Threadfin salmon will be another fish that I will be chasing in November. By looking in junctions or deep holes in bends you can often find them holding up in numbers with a good side scanning sonar. Baits like mud herring placed on a dropper rig or soft vibes jigged at the right depth placed in front of them usually gets the results. On big tides, I often catch them on shallow rocky headlands in the fringing dirty water lines in Missionary Bay using shallow divers. But be careful as these critters frequent the same areas as barra do and an accidental capture of a barra is very much

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It’s jack time! They love hot summer days. are being taken by them. Best practice has been to move on once one or two fish are taken at any given spot, but lately it seems just about impossible to escape them. November is also probably one of the last favourite months for coral trout. Areas around Otter Reef off Cardwell have been

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NFZ at its best in November CAIRNS

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November would have to be the cream of the crop when it comes to fishing in the Trinity Net Free Zone. The only drawback is that the barramundi is a no target species but that does not mean there aren’t any worthy fish to chase. In fact, there is no better time to be chasing a big mangrove jack across systems in the NFZ. Through November, the jacks become very aggressive and can even school up making for some pretty crazy fishing sessions. It’s not uncommon to capture a couple of fish off the same snag or in consecutive casts. They will be smacking most paddle-tail plastics, however the standouts so far this year has been the Biwaa

Golden snapper come on the bite in November. Submissions and the RT Shad in 3.5-4.5”. The trick with all of these paddle tail plastics is to use a fast retrieve so

your lure is moving away from structure quickly. Jacks love chasing down a lure this time of year so giving them

Premium fishing time PORT DOUGLAS

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It’s been a wonderful time for fishing enthusiasts in tropical Far North Queensland and there are still a few more surprises to come. The added spice in recent times has been the arrival of the big black marlin along the shelf to breed. This began around mid-September with 500lb specimens eager to play, which is typically early. As the days go by, the bigger they are going to get – pushing up to the magical 1000lb milestone. On our local grounds between Cairns, Port Douglas and the top of the Ribbon Reefs near Lizard Island, the game fishing fleet are licking their lips for a big season, which normally extends into early December. You’ll have to follow our social media reports to keep up with the progress. The Port Douglas Marlin Challenge will also be conducted mid-November, which always attracts some of the biggest names in the industry. As one style of fishing hits its straps, the same can be said for the most popular form of fishing in the area, and that’s fishing the Great Barrier Reef. It has been firing for a couple of months and, with another early spawn in September, the reef fish congregated like you wouldn’t believe. In particular, coral trout produced the best ever on record for a couple of 38

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decades according to our logs. There were plenty of big, strong, healthy fish accompanied by the likes of spangled emperor, red emperor, Māori bream, Moses perch, gold spot trevally and the nannygai species. I don’t expect too much to change for some time ahead, with consistent fishing forecasted. Within the outer reef systems, Spanish mackerel and northern bluefin tuna have been quite steady. Along with some good yellowfin tuna just outside along the shelf for light

tackle trolling enthusiasts. As to be expected, our river systems began to reach their peak with barramundi and big fingermark as stand out fish. Add some robust javelin fish and river trevally across the flats to the equation and it has been top value, especially outside of the neap tides. The days are certainly pushing the mercury level higher and we anticipate the fishing to finish on a high note this calendar year. Times like these explain why we are considered the best fishery in the world!

something to charge at is a good way to get them to bite. The top of the Trinity Inlet will be the best place to find those bigger fish. Up past all the development and into those smaller mangrove creeks will provide plenty of structure that these jacks love. Thomatis Creek is also a likely jack spot this time of year and also has plenty of structure that jacks just love. My own local system, Moon Creek will also hold some good jacks this time of year, especially around the pontoons.

Plastics and suspending minnows will be a good choice for jacks. snapper. These fish can be found mostly in the cairns Inlet along the wrecks, and rubble bottom, which is best fished at neap tides. One of the more known spots which produces these fish out from the Hemmingway’s Brewery Wharf. The other species which will begin to appear in numbers will be the blue and threadfin salmon. The Barron River

big schools so using a side imaging sounder like, my Humminbird Helix 12 and Mega 360, will certainly help you find the fish and show you where to cast. Just be weary that large female barra also spawn in this spot so if you catch one of these it is best if you release it boat side and don’t lift it into the boat. The same can be said for the large

Jacks will be your best target in November.

Black marline are a welcomed arrival at this time of year.

No matter what system you are fishing the last of the run out and the first of the run in will be the best time to target jacks. If you can coincide this with early morning or late afternoon, then this is even better. Along with the jacks anglers will also enjoy a steadier run of golden

has already been producing smaller 75-80cm salmon, which are feeding on the small bait in the river. The larger fish will be turning up on the beaches, especially if we get a bit of rain to get the prawns running. Slow rolled plastics and vibes will be the best way to target these fish. They will ball up in

threadfin and if you don’t intend on eating them then release them in the water. Finally, if you are thinking of heading up and fishing the NFZ or taking a charter out of Cairns or Port Douglas please book well in advance as its almost impossible to find a spot at the moment.

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If you’ve ever gone on a fishing pilgrimage to K’gari (Fraser Island), chances are you’ve come across Fisheries Queensland scientists monitoring tailor. Some scientists, like Robert, have been involved in the program for over a decade (find out more about Robert in Faces of Fisheries). In winter and spring, Fisheries Queensland scientists conduct surveys along the beaches of K’gari, collecting biological information for tailor. Each year, for the past 24 years, two to three one-week-long surveys have been conducted during the tailor season. Scientists measure fish to record vital information and collect fish frames (skeletons) donated by fishers. A field laboratory is set up on the island and scientists record fish length and sex and remove otoliths (ear bones) from the frames. Later, these otoliths are examined under a microscope to estimate the age of the fish. Curious about how old your fish is? A 35 cm tailor would be, on average, two years of age! Data collected during the surveys is used for assessing the status of the stock. For these assessments, survey data are combined with other biological and catch data collected from both recreational and commercial fishers throughout each year. The surveys also highlight trends in fish size and age through time. In the 1990s, the majority of tailor caught were one or two years of age. Reliance of the fishery on these very young fish caused concern about sustainability. To limit pressure on the stock, management changes were introduced. Over time, the percentage of older fish caught has increased, showing a positive change in the fishery.

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Faces of fisheries feature – Robert Fisheries technician Rob has been part of Fisheries Queensland’s fishery monitoring team since 2009 where he plays a key role in managing the Keen Angler Program. The program asks fishos to donate the frames of fish they catch so they can be studied. The information they get from the frames plays a vital role in assessing fish stock health.

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To help rebuild stocks of east coast Spanish mackerel, new fishery management arrangements will begin in Queensland’s north on 22 October 2022. This closure affects east coast waters north of 22˚S (located slightly north of Stanage Bay, between Mackay and Yeppoon) for two three-week periods (six weeks total). The northern closure will run from 22 October 2022 to 12 November 2022 and 21 November to 12 December 2022. These seasonal closures will provide vitally important protection for spawning and will be adjusted yearly to align with the new moon. For more information go to daf.qld.gov.au and search for Spanish mackerel.

Changing seasons –

what you need to know Barramundi CLOSED East coast Qld • 1 November 2022 to 31 January 2023 Gulf of Carpentaria • 7 October 2022 to 31 January 2023

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Sam is hoping for a few things from the Women in recreational fishing network. Primarily, to make friends with other women who fish. She also wants to keep encouraging more women and children into the sport. She hopes the network will also give her the opportunity to teach more people and get more people to work in the industry.

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Spanner crab CLOSED • 1 November to 15 December 2022

Tropical rock lobster CLOSED Queensland east coast north of latitude 14˚S and Gulf of Carpentaria waters • 1 October to 31 December 2022

Spanish mackerel CLOSED East coast north of latitude 22˚S • 22 October to 12 November 2022 • 21 November to 12 December 2022

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Justin Coventry

The weather has been great with some absolute glamour days on the reef – crystal clear waters and the reef shining through from below. These days make the most beautiful views with reef below and rising rainforest mountains as a backdrop. We do live in a beautiful part of the world.

lots of days to head out wide and do battles with monsters from the deep. The marlin boats have arrived back in force, and the travel will bring some wealthy tourists to our shores to chase the elusive 1000lb marlin. It brings some impressive boats to our wharf with motherships to accommodate the guests on the reef and then use the marlin boats to fish for the day. It’s a bit on the

advice from the Dept of Fisheries below. Management actions for the east coast Spanish mackerel: A northern closure in east coast waters north of 22˚S (located slightly north of Stanage Bay, between Mackay and Yeppoon) for two three-week periods (six weeks total) in October and November each year. The northern seasonal closures will provide vitally important protection for spawning aggregations. The first northern closure will run this year from 22 October 2022 to 12 November 2022 and 21 November to 12 December 2022. This has caused some controversy, as any new regulation would, but I have seen numbers drop over the years as fishing pressure has increased on these fish. But there are still good catches coming in and does seem that closures might work, but essentially it means trolling is off the cards for the closure as releasing a

The reef fishing has produced some decent fish, like this nannygai. Spanish mackerel after fighting it with big lures and hooks would see few survive the experience. Many fish have trebles stuck in gills and bleeding out, especially with trying to remove tackle. I would be very surprised if any fish would endure through this ordeal if they were to be released. Which means, even though the marlin fleet are targeting

marlin, there are lots of Spanish mackerel by-catch that are thrown back and most wouldn’t survive. Same goes for recreational fishers and trolling for other species. I know there is a concession for this year fishing charters but next year 2023 season the rules applies to charters as well. The barramundi closure

There is a small window between the two 3-week mackerel closures to chase these speedsters in November. Even though it’s not like this all of the year, summertime weather see more chances to see it than any other time of the year. The build up to the wet season brings not only the heat and humidity but the onset of some great reef fishing opportunities with

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extreme for me but hey, all the best to them and it will be interesting to see how the season goes. Something which will be of interest is the new closure for mackerel this year and how that goes with these marlin boats working through it. I’ve added the

This coral trout was caught while stick baiting.

has started as well, so no take until 1 February 2023 and it’s been a cracker of a year with some great sessions on lures. This shows that numbers are sustainable and the wet season closures are doing well to have numbers stable and to be increasing. I think netting closures have also helped. The river systems in the Cape are pristine with little impact from pollutants, so the fish thrive in our waterways. I can’t wait for next year to start chasing these heart pumping adrenaline producing sport fish. Barramundi fever is still but will have to abate for a while and return in force on the 1 February 2023. The reef fishing has been great with some nice captures of coral trout and large mouth nannygai around. Spearfishing is also providing some nice painted crayfish for dinner. What better place to be than on a hot day than in the 7th wonder of the world harvesting a nice collection of seafood for dinner. Did I mention how blessed we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. bassco boats

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The Cape will often experience a few cracking storms somewhere late in the dry season, typically late October or

I have found this year to be consistent with bouts of brilliance thrown in. A good solid wet this year should cement excellent fishing and some early storms might really fire things up into Nov-Dec. With the barra season now closed on both sides of

managing fisheries resources for all stakeholders. I think many forget what a golden age this is for recreational fishing in Australia. Never before have as many young people been exposed to the sport and had such easy access to learning from people they admire and respect. This will not last forever if fishers find themselves at odds with restrictive interest groups who fail to grasp what true custodianship look like. Moving on and offshore, November is set to offer the blue water brigade myriad opportunities to chase their favourite quarry well offshore. I miss most Melbourne Cups each year, preferring to be somewhere out in the blue yonder chasing fish in calm conditions. Windless mornings throughout the Cape are often characterised by the continuation of calm condition well offshore throughout the day. Being away from the influence of land help prevent onshore breezy afternoons.

Nannygai and red emperor are always a welcome catch. The run of giant black marlin will be making their way from bottom of Cape York down towards Cairns. The bolstered food chains this year might see a good run of giant blacks smacking trolled baits, with that elusive 1000 pounder somewhere amongst the melee. Other bruisers of the deep will include yellowfin tuna, striped tuna, mac

tuna and bonito. The small versions of each are sure to make up some of the marlin diet this time of year. Larger yellowfin and dogtooth tuna will be hunting the outside reef entrances and terrorising baitfish schools as they make their way through passageways on the incoming tide. Trolling skirts, poppers and diving

You never know what you’ll catch next up here! Like this beautiful blubberlip snapper. November. But 2022 has been no ordinary year for many parts of Australia with plenty of places receiving record levels and unseasonal deluges. It was a late wet season for much of Cape York this year, with rains persisting through until May at least. If the La Niña predictions are correct, we might expect an early onset of the wet season this year which typically doesn’t properly commence until Christmas.

the Cape, anglers are forced to consult their bags of tricks to focus on other species. The inclusion of fin fish closures and Spanish mackerel closures over the new moon period is set to limit fishers massively in coming years, effectively ruling out barra fishing, reef fishing and trolling for many iconic species around Oct-Nov. I am sure everyone looks forward to a better relationship between fishers and those charged with

Chinamanfish pull like freight trains.

minnows as well as trolled baits for the doggies are effective ways to target big tuna, remembering a bit of speed might help get the bite from these speedsters. In closer to shore, the shallow shoals and reefs receiving decent current flow should fish well in the mornings. An early morning high tide should aid this and the fishing for all manner of species will be excellent through until midday. The onshore sea breeze most afternoons will usually dirty the water and send the fish down. In the creeks, rivers and freshwater environments, November will present plentiful opportunities, with mornings once again the pick of the fishing window. Water temperatures can actually heat up too much, making fish either lethargic or too uncomfortable to bother feeding. Dawn and dusk presenting the other major bite times as we head into summer. November is a brilliant month when all factors are considered, but requires careful crafting to make the most of it.

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Through tough times TOOWOOMBA

Jason Ehrlich fishability1@bigpond.com

I am finally getting more pumped about my freshwater fishing. In the last month, I have had some cracker sessions on the bass and barramundi. Weather depending, these fish will continue to chew and we can expect the golden perch and impoundment cod to join them. It’s been the hardest year for freshwater fishing that I can remember. The continuous rain has made it tough to pick good locations in months where we are usually spoiled for choice. There was a brief reprieve, but the forecasters are saying there is more to come.

Planning ahead has been difficult with unknown future weather systems set to rain on you fishing parade. At the end of the day, rain can be good, and it can already be seen just how well the bait has thrived in the different systems. The influx of nutrients feeds the food chain from the bottom up and we will see good fish growth rates for years to come. My biggest fear is barra hightailing it out of our lakes. The closer we get to summer the more likely they will be to follow their instincts and head downstream for the salt. It has happened before and it has taken hard work from devoted stocking groups to build fish numbers back up over

the last ten or so years. The barra fishing is reaching an excellent status on the southern lakes. Monduran, Awoonga and Callide have again joined the northern impoundments as being unbelievable barra fisheries. I sit here writing this in the car park at Monduran Dam boat ramp because I live for these fish. If you have never tried catching them you need to. These fisheries would have to be some of the best in the world. From someone who has tried a fair bit of what Australia has to offer, impoundment barramundi get me excited. Fingerscrossed, they are still here for us next year. Until next month, buckled rods from the Colonel.

Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits will become even more effective this month as water temperatures rise.

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND CRESSBROOK CLOSEST TOWN: CROWS NEST Cressbrook has been pretty slow over the last couple of months. The bass should scatter more and move to deeper water. Trolling will be a great way to get them to bite. Diving hard bodies that punch down to 10m are normally necessary. This year the slightly coloured water might be sitting a bit shallower. Try a mix of lures that can dive 5-10m and watch the sounder closely to pinpoint the depth they prefer. Working the water out in front of the boat ramps and also up the middle of the Beams Creek arm should get a few suspended bass to bite. You can also try trolling around the edges

of the lake. Golden perch numbers were on the rise a while ago. They were quiet over the winter months but expect to see a few more of these pretty coloured Cressbrook fish this month. • Fish’n’Bits in Toowoomba has all the gear and tips on how to chase the Cressy fish. They are an excellent store specialising in all freshwater lures and tackle. The dam is on longer hours for the rest of the year so the gates will be open from 6am to 8pm. SOMERSET CLOSEST TOWNS: ESK, KILCOY Somerset Dam has fished quite well over the last month or two. The fish seem to be getting accustomed to the stained water and now it has cleared a little they are pushing

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Somerset Dam has been fishing well on the edges and around shallower schooling fish. This one ate a blade watched live on the Simrad Active Target.

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deeper. Fishing edges has worked well but as things heat up more, the shallows will only produce early in the mornings. I’d be tossing a crankbait, blade bait, Spectre Vibration Jig or TN60 Jackall. That has been the beauty of the coloured water. Somerset fish can be very fussy but they seem more willing to eat an assortment of offerings. The bass will start to school more in open water. Don’t expect them to be as deep as usual. While the water still has some colour in it, they will stay in 4-8m where the light can still punch through the water column. What to throw will be the question. We are coming into the time of year when the Spectre Vibration Jig has dominated for the past couple of years. This year should be a bit

different. With the bass schools sitting in shallower water with dirty colour in it, we will see spoons, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, soft vibes and chatterbaits all perform well. Mix it up though to see what they like the most. Bass will be schooling on the flats either side of Kirkleigh, wide of Queen Street and at Pelican Point. Try to find flats around 5-8m which are close to the drop offs and the fish shouldn’t be too far away. Golden perch numbers will be on the rise this month. They love a bit of warmer weather and will chase down all sorts of lures. Bass fishermen will encounter a few on the flats as bycatch. Trolling diving lures in 5-7m should also produce. There are some good ledges beside the riverbed in the Kirkleigh

area for this. There are sections where trees and stumps are still on the bottom. If you locate these on your sounder, you can try hopping small blade baits for them. If you find a good one you can expect good numbers of goldens at this time of year. Some of the better quality fish have been close to 5kg. We may see a return of the giant goldens Somerset was known for some 20 years ago. MAROON CLOSEST TOWNS: BOONAH, RATHDOWNEY It’s a great month to mix it up at Maroon and work on using a number of fishing styles. Early in the morning, the bass will be keen on surface lures. As it brightens up a switch to suspending jerkbaits can keep the action flowing. The edges for about a km to the right of the main boat ramp and directly opposite (below Pointro) are holding good numbers of fish. With the warmer days this month, the fish will push out deeper onto flats outside the weedy edges. This is the ideal location for Spectre Vibration Jigs. Maroon bass love them and they are hard to beat during the warmer months. If you don’t have any in your kit, you can try other chatterbaits, spinnerbaits and lipless cranks. • The lads at Charltons Fishing at Redbank are all over the fish activity at Maroon and Moogerah. Call in and grab your supplies and hit them up for tips on where the fish are biting.

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DARLING DOWNS AND GRANITE BELT COOBY CLOSEST TOWNS: HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA Cooby Dam should fish well this month. Lure fishermen will see a noticeable increase in golden perch activity when using lures. The warmer weather wakes them up and sees them more willing to chase down assorted offerings. Trolling is a good way to get into a few fish and

the action should be okay all day long with the prime time late in the afternoon. As long as the water has a bit of colour in it, they will bite well throughout the day. Yellowbelly (golden perch) can be harder to see on the sounder than other species. A tip is to switch from regular sonar to down image if your unit has that capability. It shows the fish well and helps to separate them from the weed. When

lure trolling try 4-6m of water and choose lures to suit the depth you are in. Casters will have the best action on lipless crankbaits like the Jackall TN60 and small blades like the ZX40. The Jackalls are great for casting and using a slow stop start retrieve. Blades are better fished more vertically and hopped around in closer proximity to the boat. Murray cod have been an occasional capture but the lower numbers make it

hard to specifically target them. As goldens get more active we might see a few of the bigger cod getting excited around the fighting golden perch activity. There won’t be many but some big units should be seen over the next two months. LESLIE CLOSEST TOWN: WARWICK Golden perch activity will pick up this month along with a run of quality Murray cod. The goldens are pretty easy to come by with lures

and bait producing in 4-6m of water. Trolling, casting lipless baits and jigging soft vibes and blades will all get bites. You may need to spend some time locating the better numbers and working out the most productive depth. Covering plenty of water is the key until you start to piece it all together. Cod are best targeted early in the morning on swimbaits around the edges and flats. During the day, big spinnerbaits and chatterbaits can be worked around

CAPRICORN REGION AWOONGA CLOSEST TOWNS: BENARABY, GLADSTONE Awoonga has been a tough lake to predict so far this year. Lower water temperatures and heaps of deeper weed growth made the fishing difficult in September and October. As both of these conditions change we will see it gradually improve. The water temps will pick up and become more stable. This will push the barra a bit deeper. Sounding them up has been very hard due to the weed being so thick in water up to 5-6m deep. As the weed flourishes due to the warming conditions, it will grow fast to the surface in the shallower areas. This will give the barra less room to move and they will be enticed to the deeper weed flats and weed edges. We will see a lot more fish on the sounder this month and that’s a good thing. Good numbers of fish in an area will lead to more bites and it was very hard to pinpoint them when they were deep in the weed at the start of spring. Soft plastics fished on the windblown points and

dirty edges should get the bite right on dark. Around the full moon the bites might last a bit better into the night. It has been very hard to catch fish during the day. I have a feeling this may improve as the water colours up a bit more and the fish migrate to the deeper submerged weed flats. I will be trying a bit of the old school fishing we did years ago. With the boat sitting close to the weed drop off, cast heavier soft plastics over the submerged weed which is about 2m deep. We can fish a bit faster at this time of year so lures like the Molix 140 are ideal for buzzing over the weed tops. If you are hooking too much vegetation, switch to something lighter like the Zerek Live Mullet 5.5”. Black gold or other transparent and natural colours will have plenty of presence in the clear water. Keep the brighter colours for the dirty water edges or nighttime. • Gladstone Fly and Sportfishing (0429 223 550) and Lake Awoonga Barra Charters (0404 151 844) run guided trips on the lake. Both cater to the

Jason Wingett scored an afternoon barra at Awoonga just before sundown. This is the time to be staking out your spot and learning the best casting angles before dark. needs of the angler and can do fly or conventional tackle trips to target the lake’s barramundi. It is hard to beat time on the water and a guided trip is a great way to learn more about this lake and its fish. • Mark from Awoonga Gateway Lodge always has a few productive

secret spots to share. The Gateway lodge is on the way in to the dam after turning off at Benaraby. The accommodation is great with plenty of boat parking space right beside the comfortable air conditioned, self-contained cabins each with its own veranda. To book in a stay give Mark or Lyn a call on (07) 4975 0033. CALLIDE CLOSEST TOWN: BILOELA Good news came from Callide last month. The fish kill was a terrible event over winter but some

barra were caught around the shallow edges as the dam started to warm to around 24ºC. Those in the know put in the time and worked them out catching several fish each session when the right conditions prevailed. Things may get tougher as the water continues to heat up and the fish push out into deeper areas and follow their usual routine. With less fish to target they will be harder to find and keep track of in this big paddock. Over the past couple of years, they have been found anywhere

structure and drop offs. Both casting and trolling can get the bites. Cod fishing on this lake has become a lot more popular. The regulars produce fish over a metre long on occasions but put in plenty of time and even fishless sessions in their quest. • The local blokes at Warwick Outdoor and Sport in Palmerin Street can point in you in the right direction and hook you up with the good gear and bait to catch the fish at Leslie. in the deep water from the dam wall right up past Pelican Point. It is a lot of water to explore and just when you think you’ve found them they can move away. Don’t let the tougher fishing put you off. There are plenty of big fish left and you are still a chance of catching a trophy. Some of the bigger fish found during the kill were over 130cm long so it’s likely there are some of similar calibre left. It may be hard to find them but fish of this size make Callide the home of the giants and well worth a visit. Healthy weed beds formed and were still present in November. If these don’t die back, the barra may continue to patrol the weedy edges. If they do, it will make them easier to find and target. I had a quick look at the lake last month and liked what I saw. I’ll be back to tangle with the big brutes when I get a chance. • You can stay close to the dam at Lake Callide Retreat. The park has basic camping, powered sites for camping and vans and also selfcontained cabins. There is a well-equipped camp kitchen and toilets and showers up in the main part of the park near the office. Make sure you bring all of your fishing tackle. The kiosk has a limited amount of fishing gear but it is well suited to the lake.

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Kayak fishing Wellington Point BRISBANE

Ray Hawes

Living just six minutes away from the Wellington Point boat ramp, you’d make the assumption that this is where I fish most of the time. However, I have to choose my time carefully, especially when fishing from a kayak. There are a number of factors to consider when fishing the bay, such as wind and swell. Before I

Point, or as us locals affectionally call it ‘Wello’, you have quite a few options. I would always recommend you have a sounder of some sort. It doesn’t have to be an expensive model, just one that at the very least, provides a good visual of the bay bed that you are passing over. You will be surprised how shallow the bay can be, especially at low tide. I nearly always launch

Micheal Sweeney with a 44cm snapper caught near the Huybers Beacon at Wellington Point.

A tasty juvenile snapper for the plate.

my kayak at the main boat ramp, although there is a choice of four different ramps to enter into the bay. All the ramps are on the western side of the peninsular. The bay immediately to the right-hand side of the channel markers from the main boat ramp,

holds plenty of bream and flathead, so some good sport can be had in this vast area. Again, your trusty sounder should put you on to some fish here. You don’t have to necessarily be looking for the arches to appear on your sounder,

Micheal Sweeney with an excellent by-catch of a tailor. It fell prey to a soft plastic near the Huybers Beacon.

A nice grassy sweetlip caught at Wellington Point on a soft plastic.

Launching from the main boat ramp at sunrise at Wellington Point. try my luck at this great fishery, I always check the weather and conditions and normally cross reference on a couple of sites. I never fish without a PFD and I always make sure my loved ones know where I am fishing, and roughly what time to expect me home. And I always carry my mobile phone. That said, and assuming the weather gods have given me the go ahead to have a go in the bay, I still keep a watchful eye on the conditions, as the bay can blow up pretty quickly. At quite short notice, it can quickly transform from one of our most calm and pristine fishing locations to a pretty risky place to be. When I fish Wellington 52

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but a good rule of thumb is ‘find the structure, and you will find the fish’. Of course, not all structure

The author with another decent snapper caught at the Wello.

The author netting a decent flathead at Wellington Point.

will hold fish all of the time, it is up to you to put in a few casts, then if no interest is taken in your presentation, simply move

off and try again structure. When I fish at like to follow the markers out and

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A typical size snapper caught at Wello on a soft vibe. beyond. The reason that I do this is because there is a ledge that pretty much runs parallel to the shoreline. The ledge starts just inside Huybers Beacon to the left of the bay and runs parallel to the shoreline all the way to what appears to be a peninsular to the right. It is said that the better reef species can be found at the two extreme ends of this ledge, but I have always gone straight out and located the ledge, then drifted with the current for equal success. Speaking of currents, this is another phenomenon that you will discover when fishing the bay at

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Wello. The tide flow doesn’t push towards the shoreline and away from the shoreline like so many other locations, but instead it runs right to left or left to right, depending whether you are fishing the incoming or outgoing tides. This is a very important piece of knowledge to have when fishing this location. As most lure fishers will confirm, it is very important to cast up current and retrieve your lure back with the current towards you. This is because most species of fish will generally face into the currents, as this is

The author with a nice grassy tusk fish caught at Wellington Point on a soft plastic.

This flathead was caught in the shallower ground at Wellington Point.

an easier way for them to hold position or wait for the food to be delivered directly to their faces. When I fish Wello during the cooler months, I concentrate on this ledge as that is when I have my best success chasing snapper. As the weather warms, I tend to come back into the shoreline a little more. To provide you with a visual on where I target the warmer species. Using

an eye of line sight, while facing Straddie, I normally line up the 3rd channel marker with the peninsular of land to the right-hand side of the bay, then I look for structure and weed inside this line. As the weather warms, this is a successful approach for chasing grassy sweetlips and tusk fish. When I am chasing the grassies, my by-catch can

be good size bream, flathead and cod. Unfortunately, from time to time, the bay also holds plenty of pike and grinners. If I locate a school of these pests, I quickly move on as they make short work of my soft plastic presentation. I hope that this helps, so have a go and enjoy. At all times, stay in your comfort zone, stay safe and keep an eye on those everchanging bay conditions.

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Combining both function and style, the Daiwa Guide Series introduces three items designed to stand alone or be combined as part of Daiwa’s bag-on-bag system. The Guide Backpack is tailor made for long days walking streams, travelling, and working, and is the perfect everyday bag. It features a protective sunglasses pouch, laptop sleeve, waterproof PVC base, gear attachment points, padded back and valuables pocket. Each Guide Backpack comes with a tackle tray inside. The Guide Waist Pack is a great hip or waist bag for the angler who is on foot all day long, and it’s made from tough Denier material. The Waist Pack features padded support, multiple pockets, a large compartment for tackle boxes and tools, adjustable waist strap, corrosion resistant zippers, gear attachment points and internal organisation. The Guide Phone Pouch has a clear, touchscreen-friendly front window, waterproof zip, and storage room for credit cards and folded notes, making it ideal to keep your phone safe while out on the water. A restyled DVEC Sling Bag is perfect for land-based anglers and features a one shoulder/sling design that swivels around to the front of the body for easy access. The front pocket folds down to create a handy workbench for re-tying leaders or making a quick lure change. All Sling bags come standard with a tackle tray inside. www.daiwafishing.com.au

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13 Fishing rods relaunched just in time for Xmas For those of you that follow the Fishing Monthly YouTube channel or kept up with social media during this year’s AFTA Tackle Trade show, Rapala Australia relaunched new ranges of the very popular 13 Fishing rods. There will be a QR code somewhere within this Testing Booth for the launch video from our channel where Mick Horn and Matthew Osley take Steve Morgan through this latest iteration of the 13 Fishing rods. I must admit I was one of the people that tuned in when this launch was livestreamed and, after watching it, I was keen to see them for myself. After seeing them in person, it confirmed that this latest offering from 13 Fishing (with an Aussie twist) will be popular with Australian anglers. What was also exciting, was that I got to try out a few models! THE NEW RANGES There are five new ranges of 13 Fishing rods for anglers to choose from (plus a travel and surf rod range). You can check them out on Rapala Australia’s new website www.rapala.com.au. Starting with the entry level DEFY Black range (SRRP $129.00), then the FATE Black (SRRP $169.00), the FATE V3 (SRRP $199.00), the OMEN Black (SRRP $289.00) and then the top of the range MUSE Black (SRRP $349.00). They all have spin model options, and the FATE, OMEN and MUSE ranges also offer baitcast models. THE AUSSIE TWIST I was curious about why Rapala had relaunched the range, as previous releases of 13 Fishing rods have been very popular amongst Australian anglers. Their answer was that they wanted the range to be Australian focussed. As they are the new distributer of 13 Fishing, Rapala’s priority was to sift through the models available in each range and see what suited our target species and types of fishing in Australia. They also wanted to ensure that the components are what Australian anglers wanted to use on their

fishing rods – Fuji guides in their various styles (depending on the price point of the rod). Fuji guides are components we all trust and all of the ranges mentioned have Fuji guides on them. Before the relaunch, they also took the time to give anglers, like Mick Horn and other pros from the Rapala team, the opportunity to try out the rods. After 18 months to two years of testing, the team ensured tapers, blank construction and small things like hook keepers were in place. So whether you purchased an entry level model or a top of the range rod, you will be happy with your purchase and come back for more. Initial feedback since the launch of the ranges shows that this time taken was well spent, as anglers are voting with their wallets, and sales of the rods since their release have been excellent. GRAPHITE VS COMPOSITE RODS In this Testing Booth I wanted to look at the DEFY Black range and how this entry level graphite rod could be a great option for anglers looking to transition into fishing with lures or even to move from a composite rod to a graphite rod for their bait fishing.

One of the three DEFY Black outfits the author tested. The ultra light set up proved itself time and time again.

The combination of the UL outfit with a slightly heavier leader was the undoing of this solid 62cm flathead. The DEFY Black range has seven models in it (all spin), with all except one being 7’ (definitely a rod length we Aussies have taken to). They vary from ultra light to heavy models (2-6lb to 14-25lb) and are all two piece. As far as components go, each rod has split high density EVA grips, feature Evolve Seamless reel seats and have Fuji Concept O guides. The rods I tested are the DEFBS70UL2 (7’ Ultra light, 2-6lb, 1-3kg), the DEFBS70L2 (7’ Light, 3-8lb, 2-4kg) and the DEFBS70ML2 (7’ Medium light,

The light outfit was great for casting 5cm lipless crankbaits, like the Rapala V Blade. Although the 6’ model in the range would be better suited to the kayak fishing. Rain, hail or shine, the testing process must continue. 56

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8-14lb, 4-7kg) models. These rods cover many of your estuary, river, impoundment, lake and light inshore fishing applications. Before I delve into how I have used these rods, I wanted to quickly touch on why graphite rods can improve your fishing and why lure anglers use them. Much of it relates back to how you set your outfit up, with the ultimate result being that the angler will feel everything that is going on at the end of their line. It is the combination of a graphite rod, braided fishing line, fluorocarbon leaders and the use of quality components on the rod (guides, reel seat and grips) that offers the sensitivity, or what you can feel through the outfit, while fishing. You can feel everything that is happening at the end of your fishing line. It is a far cry from the monofilament line, composite rod outfits I used as a kid. You could hardly

The result of casting a 1/8oz jighead and plastic along a mangrove-lined bank of the Logan River a 55cm flathead.

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ROD TAPERS AND FISHING I wanted to quickly touch on rod tapers and how they can help or hinder your fishing. Essentially, the taper of any fishing rod is its working curve, or from where in the blank the rods power is delivered. Most graphite rods range from a medium to a fast taper (with medium/fast in between), meaning that in the case of a fast taper rod (which the majority of the DEFY Black range is), the bottom two thirds of the rod provides the power to fight a fish and the top third is the shock absorber to avoid line

A big change to the latest release of 13 Fishing rod ranges is the use of Fuji guides. Concept O guides in the DEFY Black range and, something the author really liked, a hook keeper is on the rods.

The 7’ ultra light model in the DEFY Black range would be a great rod to buy for anyone looking to try their hand at bream fishing with soft plastics for the first time.

breakage while fighting fish ,and the flex to cast baits and all the different types of lures you may use. When it comes to casting, a faster taper rod is considered to be better for casting control and accuracy. So, when you hear people say they are fishing with a noodle stick, this will be a slow taper rod that bends from the reel seat all the way to the tip of the fishing rod. Minimum control for the angler when

periods of time a pleasure. I set the above outfits up as follows. The Ultra light outfit is matched with a 1000 sized reel spooled with 4lb braid with 4-8lb leader attached – my target species using this ranged from whiting, garfish, bream and flathead through to trout, silver and golden perch. I matched Scan the QR code to watch the 13Fishing Australia 2022 New Rod Launch

a 2000 sized reel, 6lb braid with 8-15lb leader looking to target flathead, snapper, mulloway, bass and golden perch on the light rod, while I matched the same size reel (although a 3000 would also work) and braid (again you could use stronger if required), but upped the leader to use on the same species with heavier lures or jigheads on the medium light rod.

This nearly 40cm bass wasn’t what the author was expecting to catch when he threw the light outfit into his kayak.

Casting small hardbody lures with the light outfit was no problem at all.

casting or fighting a fish, with maximum shock absorption to avoid line breakage. A big part of the transition from a composite rod to a graphite rod is the taper, the additional control and power it offers you is a huge plus. Some care however, does need to be taken. Composite rods are popular for a reason, mainly because they can be almost indestructible. They will absorb the bumps and bruises without breaking better than a graphite rod will, including overextending the working curve of the fishing rod or high sticking. High sticking would be the biggest cause of graphite rod breakage, followed rod bruising (where the rod has been hit on something causing a weak spot). This is not a reason to not go and buy a graphite rod (the positives far outweigh this), it just means take a little care when the rod isn’t being used and, when you are fighting a fish, avoid high sticking. IN THE FIELD Firstly, I would have liked to have had a little more time to use the DEFY Black rods

before reviewing, in particular the med/ light rod. But as I say to many people, “Magazine deadlines wait for nobody!”, so I will focus on the ultralight (UL) and light (L) outfits. My main target species have been bream, flathead and Australian bass using soft plastics and hardbody lures. As mentioned, the UL rod was set up for light line fishing and to cast small (lighter) lures and jigheads (1/24oz-1/6oz) with a bream focus in mind. The light rod was a slightly heavier focus (1/8oz-3/8oz) to target the abundance of flathead that have been on offer recently here in SE Queensland. Fishing with these rods provided some interesting insights for me. First and foremost, each rod dealt with its task with no problems at all. In fact, the UL rod ended up being hard to get out of my hands as the locations I fished ended up having shallower water than I usually fish, so I used the lighter lures combined with slightly heavier leaders to catch some very nice bream and flathead. Although listed as having a parabolic action (taper), I actually feel that it is more medium/ fast, which gives better control when casting in and around structure; a bit more ‘come to me’ power when you are fighting a fish, which translates when you are setting hooks as well. The light outfit did get a run too, with a couple of nice flathead testing it out. I did take it out chasing a few bass from my kayak. At 7’ it was a bit long for this (the 6’ option would be better suited), but apart from that, it was great to cast small hardbody lures and lipless crankbaits around. A bigger than expected bass certainly tested its stopping power as it dived for the nearby lily pads. I look forward to a few more outings with this outfit. CONCLUSION The hardest part about this testing booth for me has been tempering my expectations and remembering that the DEFY Black range is an entry level price point, as the quality of the build and components suggests otherwise. Having said that, there is a softening of the tapers and slightly less feel than higher price point rods (hence 5 ranges of new 13 Fishing rods now available), so they are catering for anglers transitioning into graphite rods. Would I use them on a regular basis? Yes. Are they a great entry into the world of graphite rods? Definitely. Am I looking forward to trying some of the other ranges? 100%. You can check them out at your quality tackle outlet or online at www.rapala.com. au.

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The fishing season finally kicks into gear PITTWATER

Chris Leslie

The weather has been terrible but there are plenty of fish around, there’s no doubt about that. Anglers have been getting plenty of flathead offshore on the drift, the snapper have also turned up offshore, there are plenty of kingfish around, and the bays and harbours are starting to pick up. Pittwater is producing kingfish, bream, flathead – all the usual species. Sydney harbour is exactly the same, with flathead, bream, tailor and kingfish all being caught. All the freshwater hasn’t deterred the fish too much. It’s actually quite good for ocean fishing, as the fresh puts nutrients into the water. The rocks are fishing well but again, with the weather we’ve been having you can’t get near them. When conditions have allowed, there have been plenty of drummer around and plenty of blackfish too, plus groper and trevally. Just be mindful of the conditions, and have a plan B to fall back on if it’s not safe to fish the rocks. There

are plenty of areas out of the wind where you can fish in safety; there’s always somewhere to go, whatever the wind direction. If conditions are favourable there are good snapper available offshore at any of the recognised reefs. You can drift or anchor up with berley, using either a paternoster or floating out a pilly. The best times to fish are early in the morning, late in the afternoon, and the tide change at any time of day. Any of the reefs from Palm Beach to Manly will all produce snapper, and Long Reef is particularly popular. The average size of the snapper is around 0.5-2kg, but this should have increased by the time you read this. There are a few bigger models in the mix, with fish up to 7kg being caught lately. While targeting snapper you may encounter a variety of species as bycatch, including blue morwong, trevally, flathead, kingfish, bonito, salmon or tailor. Anglers who prefer to fish with soft plastics have been getting results on 4-6” paddle tails and curl tails, such as the Gulp Nemesis. The most popular colours are white, pink,

nuclear chicken and motor oil. If you’re anchored up bait fishing with a berley trail, it’s good to cast a lightly weighted plastic out as far as you can, let it sink on its own, stick your rod in the holder and let the boat’s movement jig your lure. Or let your lure sink to the bottom and slowly work it back. The snapper can be very aggressive, and if they’re in a feeding mood they’ll soon let you know. They’ll often take the plastic while you’re letting it sink, so be ready. It’s good to vary your approach to see what works on the day, because what works today might not work tomorrow. Kingfish have been taking plastics and jigs. Jigging in particular is a great way to catch them in a range of depths, anywhere from 250-300g for the deeper water to 30-50g jig for shallower water. Knife jigs for deeper water and slow pitch or leaf jigs for the shallows. Kingfish like an erratic, fast-moving presentation. Other species like mulloway, snapper and morwong will also have a go at a slow pitch jig for some reason, possibly because it simply annoys them into striking.

If you prefer to use bait, the best options are fresh squid, live yellowtail or live garfish if you can get them. Kingfish love channel markers and moored vessels with lots of growth, but they can be found pretty much anywhere if the baitfish are around. Just remember that kingfish can be very fickle. Sometimes they’ll take anything and other days they’ll take nothing. Flathead have been taking plastics in both shallow and deep water. The best baits have been prawns, pilchards and whitebait. You can also get flatties on strips of raw chicken, mullet fillets, bonito fillets and live yellowtail. In the bays and harbours, the flatties love where shallow water drops into deeper water, along the edges of weed banks, all the little sheltered bays and even in the main channel. Generally, a dropping tide is best for flathead, especially if you’re fishing the bays with sand bars that are exposed at low tide. The second to the fourth hour of the run-out tide is typically when they’re most active, preying on the baitfish retreating into

deeper water. Bream catches are starting to increase, with good catches coming from around moored boats using bread baits, little vibes and shallow-diving minnows. When doing this, there’s also the chance of encountering trevally, school jew, kingfish, flathead and even whiting and blackfish at times. As usual, Cranka Crabs are very effective as well. Around wharves and hard rocky shorelines, this crab imitation really comes into its own, they love it. I like to just cast it out and let it slowly waft down, and when it hits the bottom pull it up slightly and let it settle again. If there are bream around they’ll pick it up and take it like a bait. If you’re fishing heavy structure it’s advisable to use 10-15lb fluoro leader, otherwise you can go as light as 6lb. Any lighter though and you’re asking for trouble. Squid catches have reduced due to the dirty water from all the rain, but this will improve when it clears. The whiting should be in full swing on the beaches this month. It depends on whether the water

temperature gets to 19°C and stays stable. That’s a benchmark for a lot of species, not just whiting. You can also get flatties off the beach this month, and the jewfish should be more active too. Also, by the time you read this we’ll have had the first decent prawn run of the season, which gives the fishing a nice boost. All in all, everything is on the improve, and it’s a good time of year to dust off the cobwebs and go fishing. • If you need fishing gear, quality bait or a chat about what’s biting, head to Narrabeen Bait and Tackle. Owner Mark, his son Marc and long-time staff member Chris have been local fishermen for 30 years – so there’s not much they don’t know about Pittwater or Northern Beaches fishing, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have. The store stocks an extensive range of tackle, and their live and fresh bait range is renowned as one of the best in Sydney. It is sourced locally and includes live beach worms and nippers. Drop on and see them at 1469 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen or phone (02) 9970 6204.

Excellent wash and reef fishing SYDNEY NTH

Steve Winser

With the longest La Niña run in living memory, we are still seeing turbulent weather conditions and large amounts of rain. The result has been everchanging conditions for both fish and anglers. At the time of writing, temperatures in the harbour and inshore are still pretty low. There is just the odd bit of warmer current swinging in, then back out again, which has resulted in sporadic sessions.

The kingfish in the harbour are present, with some good fish among them. However, the current low water temperatures have seen the bite slow down. On one day you’ll enjoy some great fishing, and then the next two days will be pretty tough. It has been annoying to say the least. Only the very best baits have been getting the job done. Fresh squid and cuttlefish have been the producers. The low water temperatures have seen the winter stalwarts of shallow water bream and blackfish continue to fish very well.

And of course, the wash fishing this season has just been on fire, with excellent catches and some thumping black drummer and blue groper to be had. That is, of course, if the weather will let you anywhere near the spots. The reef drifts have been outstanding in recent weeks, with mid-size snapper, mowies and bluespot flatties in numbers on all the reefs and mud flats with 15 minutes of the Heads. Paternoster rigs with

prawn and pilchard baits are a good way to catch a feed. Next month (fingers crossed) we should see a continuation of the excellent wash and reef fishing run. Hopefully, either mid-way through the month or at the end of the month, the kingfish will return in numbers into the harbour and will be on the chew after the spawn. Let’s all just say a collective prayer for the end of this darned La Niña pattern! Tight lines, ya’ll.

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Recreational Fishing Update We Want Your Fish Frames! As the weather starts to warm and more anglers venture out onto our waterways, the Research Angler Program wants to remind you that we want your fish frames! Mulloway and Dusky Flathead are a favourite target for many anglers at this time of year. If you do keep one for the table, you can donate the frame to the RAP to get the most out of your catch! Along with Mulloway and Dusky Flathead, the RAP is also looking for frames from Kingfish, Snapper, Bluespotted Flathead, Pearl Perch, Spanish Mackerel and Spotted Mackerel. You don’t need to catch a trophy size fish - the frame from any legal-sized fish from the above list will provide our researchers with valuable data. As well as playing a key role in a cool fisheries research program and finding out more about your

Trout Season Open!

The NSW annual trout season opened on Saturday, 1 October 2022. Many streams and rivers are in great condition following seasonal rains and from all reports it was a cracker opening weekend with many trout caught across the state. With the spring weather and well-stocked waterways, this season is set to be a boon for trout fishing enthusiasts. Last season about 2.7 million trout and salmon were released across NSW. Releases were conducted with the trout acclimatisation societies as part of the NSW DPI Fish Stocking Program.

catch, you receive an entry into our monthly prize draw for each frame you donate! If you are interested in learning more about the RAP, as well as finding out where your local fish frame

donation location points are, head to the DPI website and search “Research Angler Program”. The RAP is another great example of your licence fees at work!

It’s important that all anglers check they have a current and valid NSW Recreational Fishing Licence prior to fishing this weekend. Information on the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and trout fishing rules is available on DPI Fisheries website at www.dpi.nsw.gov. au/fishing or on the FishSmart App. You can download the free FishSmart app from the iTunes app store or on Google Play). The public is encouraged to report illegal or suspect illegal fishing activity to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or report it online via the form on the DPI website by searching “Report Illegal Fishing”.

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DPI Fisheries Compliance has the responsibility for administering fisheries and marine estate laws governing the fisheries resources and marine parks of the state, which we do through our Fisheries Compliance Unit. Fisheries Officers spend many hours on patrol, detecting and preventing illegal fishing and damage to fish habitats. Everyone has a role in protecting fisheries in NSW. The public is encouraged to report illegal or suspected illegal fishing activity to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or report it online via the form by going to the DPI website and searching “Report Illegal Activity”.

It was a hive of activity at the Coffs Coast Try Fishing Sessions at Red Rock. Over 40 locals and tourists from across NSW were treated to info sessions on bag and size limits and tried their luck at catching a fish or two! Our dedicated Fishcare Volunteers ran the day with plenty of bream and estuary catfish caught. To learn more about our Fishcare education program and our free fishing workshops, head to the DPI website and search “Fishcare Volunteers”. This is all part of ‘Fish for life – Building a healthy fishing future’.

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Snapper numbers increasing SYD ROCK & BEACH

Alex Bellissimo alex@bellissimocharters.com.au

I bet you have all been waiting for November. It marks the real beginning of the rise in sea temperatures and the warmer weather for Sydneysiders. Below are some of the predictions and what’s being caught around the northern suburbs of Sydney.

3-5oz. Alternatively, you can do the lighter version with sinkers up to just 2oz and use your rock blackfish or wash snapper outfit, and fish spots that have sand close to the rocks. Here, you may need to cast out only 30-50m, which suits the outfits I mentioned. Squid strips make good bait. Take a squid tube and cut it down the middle to open it up flat, then cut the squid with sharp scissors or

John Barthelmess with a double header of bream. This trip resulted in a nice bag of whiting and more bream. ROCK FISHING That transition period between the frigid cold water and the milder/ warmer water period can be frustrating for land-based anglers. An example is the period when the Palm Beach area is colder than, say, Dee Why area. This is just one example of how the temperatures can vary from one area to another, and only within a few kilometres. The snapper are increasing in numbers in the washes. We’re seeing good quality, less cool water more in the bluer colour, which is what snapper like in the wash zone. Multiple snapper to 50cm can be caught in the washes and distance casting, with a real chance for a larger fish this month. Generally, the deeper rock spots like Bluefish east front, Bangalley Head, and south and north Whale Headlands have the deeper water that produces snapper in the wash zones. I catch snapper off the headlands with a water depth generally more than 4.5m. In fact, you can catch snapper off just about every headland. Outfits for distance casting can be 7-15kg or 10-20kg, with snapper sinkers of 60

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a knife into strips approx. 1-1.5cm wide and 10-12cm long. These strips can then be rigged on a 2/0 to 3/0 size hook. Half pilchards are

suitable for this size hook as well, as are 20/30 size king prawns, banana prawns or endeavour prawns. Kingfish are certainly a target species worth pursuing this month. However, it is still a bit too early in the season for bonito. Most years they turn up in December, accompanied by even more kings. You can encounter numbers of small kings in that 50-55cm size, then a metre fish could be the very next cast. It’s fine to use your light tackle to have fun with the smaller fish, but you will find yourself severely under-gunned if you hook a big king. My suggestion is to use 50lb+ gear so you are ready if you encounter a much larger fish. I also recommend leader in the 60-100lb range, preferably with 10X hardness. For your reference, a 6X fluorocarbon or monofilament line is softer, and the 10X is in the harder, stiffer line range. You can purchase even harder lines, especially in fluorocarbon, but they can be difficult to tie knots – especially so in the line classes from 80-100lb fluoro. The ever-green eastern sea gar is a great bait when rigged on a snelled 2-hook rig or 4X gang hooks in the 5/0 to 7/0 size, which suits gars ranging from 60-80g. For XXL gars you may even need larger hooks. Live baiting for kings is another great way to fish for this species, and live yellowtail are one of the most reliable baits to get off the rocks. If you want to catch yellowtail, generally early in the morning is

best, around that dawn to sun-up period. Alternatively, you can catch them off the local jetties or wharves and transport them in with an aerator and a 10-15L bucket half full of saltwater. However, this can be hard work, especially the locations that are more difficult to get into. If you want to try for kings this month, The Hat and Bluefish point Manly, South and North Curl Curl, and north or south Whale rocks the go-to rock spots on the northern suburbs. BEACH FISHING Fishing the beach on a mild morning just before sun-up, rigging up for whiting and getting the worm baits out there with your light 3-5kg outfit, is one of the most pleasant ways to catch one of the most delicious fish in the ocean. Beach worms and

Jeoff Springer was completely over the moon with this 64cm brown groper, landed on a 7” Alvey. He released this fish and kept a smaller one for a feed.

Ali Seraidar with two quality snapper. There must have been a school of these as they were both caught a few minutes apart on an early morning session wash fishing.

Moe Dewji with his first king off the rocks. Lots of kings this size and larger have been caught off the rocks of late. They have been taking half pillies in a berley trail, spinning gars and Bait Junkie 7” jerkshads.

pink nippers are the go-to baits. If you can’t get live worms or nippers, a good back-up is preserved worms, either salted or preserved in methylated spirit. Pipis work OK too, just remember that you can only use pipis on the beach you harvested them from – you aren’t allowed to take them away from that particular beach. You can find more information on pipi restrictions and other Fisheries rules on the DPI website. Another bait you can use is a squid strip cut very thin – only slightly thicker than thin spaghetti – and baited up like you would do with a worm. Peeled school

prawns are also a reasonable alternative. North Narrabeen is one of the best beaches to go to for this species. They can turn up in large numbers thanks to the migrating whiting trying to enter Narrabeen lake. Whether the lake is open or closed can affect the run, and the water temperature can cause a later run. When these fish are on, it’s possible to catch a ‘double header’ on your 2-hook paternoster rig. Sometimes this can happen several times in an outing. Hooking up on two 40cm+ whiting at the same time is pretty exciting stuff! Other beaches that have good numbers are

Palm Beach, Warriewood, Bungan, Dee Why, Curl Curl and Manly beaches. That said, all of the beaches will produce whiting at times, so do not discount any beaches that have the right structure like sand banks and gutters. This month can be one of the best months for large Aussie salmon. They venture onto the beach in sizeable schools and it’s not uncommon to catch 65cm+ fish, and even several of them. If you have not caught a good-size salmon on light tackle then you’re missing out on a great sportfish. A light outfit which has a relatively fast action works best for casting out 30-40g metals for salmon, and your beach whiting outfit will do as well. If you some metals ready on standby in your carry bag whilst whiting fishing, you can switch to spinning for Aussie salmon within a minute. The proven method of ganged pillies works a treat as well, and a heavier outfit of 6-10kg or 7-15kg is better for this. Choosing a 7-15 kg outfit around 13ft, suitable for weights up to 180g, will enable you to fish a moderate swell. At the time of writing there have been no reports of jewfish, but this month is definitely worth a shot for this species. I like to have a real crack at mulloway in November. If you find fishing the rocks, beach or estuary perplexing, I can help you! Feel free to contact me, no obligation. • For rock and beach guided fishing or tuition in the northern Sydney region, visit www.bellissimocharters. com.au, email alex@ bellissimocharters.com.au or call Alex Bellissimo on 0408 283 616.

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Mulloway monster Most anglers want to catch a ‘monster’, the fish of a lifetime, but since I retired 7 years ago it has become something of an obsession with me. My dream came true when I caught a monster mulloway of 1.46m from my kayak on the Hawkesbury River. Weather permitting I usually get in two full days of fishing a week, summer and winter, one day in my boat and one day in the kayak. With very few exceptions, my best mulloway have been caught from the kayak. I always fish during the week when the waterways are quieter, and I am on the water from sunrise to sunset. There are obviously many disadvantages in using a kayak as a fishing platform, most notably speed and distance limitations. This year I have been consciously trying to utilise the advantages, namely stealth and the ability to get very close to rocky areas with a

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Gary Brown gbrown1@iprimus.com.au

Throughout the Southern Sydney area there are hundreds of places that you can go land-based fishing. It’s just a matter of doing a bit of exploring to find out where they are, what’s the best time to fish them, what species of fish you can catch there, what is the best bait or lure and which techniques to try. In this month’s report I am going to introduce you to three spots that you may like to try over the next month or two. I’m not going to say that they’ll produce fish every time you go there, but you can boost your chances of success by going there multiple times to work out what works for you. THE GRAND PARADE The Grand Parade Brighton goes from the Cooks River and down to Dolls Point in the south. This stretch of beach is very popular with families

There are a few mulloway about chasing baitfish in the Port Hacking. all be caught using either baits or lures. When fishing here you don’t need a long beach rod. A 1.8- 2.1m rod will do the job. I would take two to three rods and some PVC tubes so that you can stick the PVC tubes into the sand. Then cast

The boys had a great time catching bream, even though they were undersize. as you can have a swim in one of the netted swimming pools found along this stretch of beach. It can get crowed here, but this doesn’t seem to bother the fish. I would concentrate my fishing times to early morning, late afternoons or into the night. Bream, dusky flathead, flounder, salmon, sand whiting and tailor can 62

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out your bait and set the drag (not too tight) so that the fish can hook itself. This is where circle hooks come into their own (I use 1/0 Owners). Peeled prawns, strips of tuna and mullet are good baits for the bream and trevally. Half pilchards for the dusky flathead and whole pilchards or garfish for the tailor and salmon.

Don’t forget to also try using pink nippers, blood, tube and beach worms. I recommend trying a variety 3-6” ZMan soft plastics on 1/4-1/6oz TT Tournament jigheads for the flathead, salmon and tailor. TT Switchblades are good for flathead, as well as bream, whiting and trevally. This stretch of beach is best fished a couple of hours either side of the top of the tide. During the lower parts of the tide, you will need to cast out much further to get to the feeding fish. During the dark the fish will come in closer to feed. COMO PLEASURE GROUNDS The Como Pleasure Grounds is a great place to bring the family to have a picnic, and at the same you can cast a line into deep water for a flathead, bream or whiting. This spot is also close to the base of the Como Bridge, so if the fish are not biting here, it is just a matter of moving to another fishing spot. The northern side of the bridge is not the easiest land-based spot to get to, but when you do it can be extremely fishy. Big mulloway, dusky flathead and bream can be caught here. The current does run through here fairly quickly during the middle of the tide, and it can be very snaggy at times. The southern side is easier to get to via a walkway/ bike track. Cast out wide with either a paternoster rig or a running ball sinker down onto the bait. Fish from the downstream wharf and retaining wall on the run-out tide, and when the tide starts to run-in, change to the wharf on the upstream side of the river. You can try using soft

plastics and blades for bream and flathead off here, and don’t forget to take a few 30-50g metal slices with you for the tailor that occasionally feed here. When the tide is coming in it’s better to fish on the upstream side of the point, as your baits will go out away from the snaggy bottom that is in close. You could try suspending a whole squid, pilchard or garfish underneath a bobby cork. Don’t forget to take a few soft plastics with you, and bunny hop them off the bottom for dusky flathead and mulloway. There are a few big ones to be found here. BOAT HARBOUR Boat Harbour’s biggest claim to fame, apart from being the site of many temporary shacks and a 4WD park, is that it’s a great place to get back to nature. Boat Harbour and the

To the grubs who threw their unwanted bait on the ramp at the hole in the wall at Sylvania – there’s a bin just beside it, or you can throw it out into the water. surrounding intertidal rock platforms are a significant part of Kurnell’s marine environment. In late 2001, NSW Fisheries announced the establishment of a new Boat Harbour Aquatic Reserve. The new Reserve will place restrictions on fishing and bait collecting in areas next to and adjacent to the Merries Reef area. Boat Harbour is also the location of a 4WD park where the use of Holt’s private beach is permitted for a fee. Here you can

Andrew Humphries cleaning his catch at the boat ramp in the Port Hacking. It’s a great place for land-based fishing.

encounter bream, dart, drummer, groper, kingfish, leatherjackets, luderick, pan-sized snapper, yellowtail, salmon, silver trevally, squid, tailor and tarwhine. If you are going to fish off the rocks and you keep getting snagged, try using a bobby cork to keep the baits off the snaggy bottom. Cast towards the sandy patches with a running ball sinker down onto the bait. Don’t forget to take a few squid jigs and 30-60g metal slices. Jighead-rigged 5-8” plastics would be great for working those close-in washes, e.g. 5” ZMan StreakZ and scented Jerk ShadZ, and 8” StreakZ XL Jerkbaits. Live baits like slimy mackerel, yellowtail and squid are ideal baits for kingfish. Peeled prawns, nippers, strips of tuna, mullet, slimy mackerel and squid are good for most other fish species. Cunje, green weed and cabbage can catch drummer, luderick and groper. The last couple of hours of the rising tide and the first three hours of the falling tide will help your berley attract the fish. Care needs to be taken fishing off the rocks as the swell can come in here without notice. It’s not a place to fish at night. That’s it for this month. Don’t forget to keep those reports coming in to gbrown1@iprimus.com.au.

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Relaxing Richmond River BALLINA

Joe Allan

I really enjoy fishing this time of year on the Richmond River. It’s not crazy hot and the sun doesn’t come up at stupid o’clock in the morning for the surface bite. The freshwater reaches of the system have the bass really fired up and are really spread out. I’ve heard good reports of fish up as far as Woodlawn on the Wilson arm and around Casino in the Richmond arm, as well as below Woodburn down to Broadwater. The huge flush out the system has had this year seems to have fired up the fish. Moving baits like spinnerbaits and mid running crank baits seem to account for most of the fish but as the water heats up the jig bite will start to improve, especially with all the new structure in the water. The jig bite this summer could be amazing. The early season surface bite has been good with weedless frogs and buzzbaits doing the damage, also the larger Bassday Sugapen in the 95mm size for a walk-the-dog style lure. When throwing

surface rigged plastics, the Gamakatsu Skip Gap hooks are the go-to for a lot of guys throwing surface plastics as the funny shape of these hooks holds the plastics up on the shank better than others on the market. They’re designed for that type of fishing, hence the name Skip Gap for skipping baits across the water. Offshore, the close in

reefs have been producing a few tuna, bonito and horse mackerel of late. The best way to target these are trolling big metal slugs or pint skirted lures. If you find a bait school get your slugs are start casting because this action can be crazy with fish often coming cast after cast while you’re on the school. There are still a fair few snapper around the Lennox

Point, Riordan’s Reef and Black Head. The latter can be a little hit and miss though. There are a lot of smaller fish, however these are still great eating and can provide some great fun on light gear. As the water starts to really warm up the mahimahi will become very hungry and be around in solid numbers. Best spots to check are the FADS and the Wave Buoy.

Prue Urquhart with a nice flathead capture.

The author with a big healthy surface bream he caught on a Bassday Sugapen 95 in C137 colour. Further afield there have still been some nice pearl perch and kingfish. Flathead are well and truly on the bite in the middle reaches of the river around Pimlico Island and right through up to Woodburn. If you’re bait fishing, get some white pilchards (salted keeps the flesh harder), fresh prawns and live poddy mullet. If you’re into throwing lures or trolling them behind the boat, this can be some of the best time of year for this type of fishing. Get as bright a lure as you can, flathead can’t seem to get enough of

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these fluoro things. Whiting in the lower reaches of the Richmond are on and firing on small surface lures. The best lures to try are the Bassday Sugapen 70’s in a variety of different colours depending on water clarity and sunlight. The most popular are the C95(orange), MB16(clear with pink stripes) and C137(banana prawn). Get these walking as fast as you can over the weed or sand flats, until you find a concentration of fish. Then keep going as they can be in big numbers together. Be prepared to hook a few things as by-catch like small trevally, bream and very hungry flathead. When there is water moving over these flats, the fish know it’s time to feed. A good little trick is to change the rear trebles out and change to the Atomic Assist hooks in size 10. This will help increase your hook

up rate when the fish are not as committed. Offshore, the close in reefs have been producing a few tuna, bonito and horse mackerel of late. The best way to target these are trolling big metal slugs or pint skirted lures. If you find a bait school get your slugs and start casting because this action can be crazy with fish often coming cast after cast while you’re on the school. The beaches along South Ballina can produce some amazing whiting fishing this time of year. Scout the beach a few days before the bigger tides and head out at nighttime with live worms and pipis. The pipi numbers will start to increase as the water warms up. Watch out if the northerly is blowing, the blue bottles will be out in numbers and, while not deadly, they will pack a punch and are very uncomfortable.

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Rob Taylor

While we’re likely faced with the disappointing reality of being in the midst of another La Niña weather

just around the corner. Offshore, we’re still seeing good catches of snapper, trag, mulloway and pearl perch for the plonkers. Also, the gamefishing fraternity are rolling out of their winter doldrums as the

first striped marlin arrive out on the shelf (including a rather large one I lost after an hour, the memory of which still haunts me). Now we’re finally back into shorts and thongs, let’s take a look at what November

An unusually early mahimahi for the author bodes well for a bumper year on these popular fish.

Some really fun fish turn up in the washes at this time of year. This pinky brought a smile to Luke Giovanetti’s face while chasing bigger targets.

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drummer, groper, tailor, snapper, mulloway and bream in the wash zones off the beaches and headlands. Whiting and dart have already been caught in the beach gutters, so they will start to definitely increase in numbers this month. Nothing beats walking beach gutters at low tide and flicking lightly-weighted baits such as fresh worms or yabbies, or casting out small plastics. At this time of year it can really fire. Although they will be thinning in numbers somewhat, tailor and salmon are always dependable at this

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There are good numbers of mulloway around the local rocks. Luke Giovanetti has been landing plenty on plastics.

cycle, the fishing of late has been surprisingly good. When not too fresh and brown, local rivers and creeks have been producing whiting, bream and flathead in solid numbers. The first smattering of jacks and GTs has signalled the onset of the summer fishing season with a bang, and the bass fishing in the fresh has been, at the time of writing, the best I’ve seen in years. The rocks and beaches have also been fishing quite well for this time of year, with plenty of mulloway, tailor and bream in the wash zones. The first dart and summer whiting have also started to infiltrate the gutter systems, so summer really is

holds for such style masters. CREEKS, RIVERS AND ESTUARIES As mentioned, the start of this bass season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Every man and his dog have been getting PBs, smashing records, and landing 50+ fish – and little finesse has been required. The Clarence in particular has been the system of choice as the fish were holed up at the choke point that is The Gorge. It was pretty much shooting fish in a barrel. We’ve had large river rises since then, so it’s likely the fish are now upriver and will be more spread out, but they are all big, hungry and there for the taking (and releasing) if you can find them. Smaller systems such as the Bellinger and Macleay rivers will also be fishing well now for bass. Grab a kayak and go. In the salt reaches, a lot of the excitement has centred on the start of the mangrove jack and GT season. Plenty of anglers wait in great

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time of year. Again, both the rocks and beaches will be the places to target these fish. They really are great fun on light spin gear. I like to head down to the stones during prime bite windows with two rods, one for jewfish and one for tailor. I recommend working a likely-looking gutter to death and then moving on to the next. Some action is pretty guaranteed at this time of year. OFFSHORE Given the fact that I caught a pretty solid mahimahi (dolphinfish) back in September, they should be well and truly here in good numbers by now. I for one love it when they bless our coast with their presence, as they are such fun to chase, are relatively easy to find and chase and taste sensational. As always, FADs, wave recorders, fish traps and flotsam will hold mahimahi. Try to find a spot to yourself and have a ball. Some good reports of striped marlin have also been trickling in. Straight out from Coffs in 100m has been producing fish, and there were also good numbers further south at Crescent Head and Port Macquarie. They are well and truly worth chasing now. It won’t be long until they are joined by the blacks in close, and the blues out wide.

On the bottom fishing front, there are still plenty of good snapper about following what has been a

bumper season. Plenty of old faithfuls such as trag and pearlies are also feeding on the 30m to 60m reefs for

those seeking out a feed. It’s pretty hard to go wrong in November, and it’s only just the start!

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November can be a top month in our region, with the offshore fishing, rivers and lakes all starting to warm up with higher water temperatures and hopefully, nicer days to go with it. In the rivers, mud crabs, flathead, whiting, bream and school mulloway are all worth targeting, and we will hopefully will see prawn activity in our rivers and Lake Cathie. Lake Cathie had one of its better years last season. In the Hastings there has been plenty of flathead activity, with the lower reaches around Pelican Island producing some big specimens. The coal wall also has had plenty of flatties along it and is worth a try. Moving upriver, the edges across from McInherney Park are worth a fish, as are the shallow regions from the Whalebone Wharf upstream. And, as usual, the flats inside the Maria River section is another potential hotspot. Bream should be spread through the system, with prawn feeders probably worth a shot around the edges. The coal wall and both the sea walls will still produce for anglers using lures or bait. With some luck the whiting will now be on the shallow flats and Pelican Island, Limeburners Creek, Lake Cathie will be firing. Using surface lures is my favourite way to

John with a solid coal wall bream.

the walls and deeper holes upriver. Persistence is the key to catching these, and when it comes together you will be glad you put in the effort. Live baits, bigger paddletails, swim baits, soft vibes and diving hardbodied lures all catch mulloway, so you have plenty of options. If you enjoy catching bass, you can try Wilson River, top of the Hastings, Maria River up to Pipers and Connection Creek. With a little luck the water

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will be okay and you will get a few. Offshore, I have been getting reports of some nice pearl perch, snapper and flathead catches, and one of the joys of fishing is drifting a paternoster rig across some of the patches from Plomer Bay to the North then to Lauriton in the South. A good drift with fresh bait or soft plastics can see you land a good mixed bag of reef fish and come home with some tasty flathead fillets.

Ryan May with a nice school-sized mulloway taken upriver.

Brett Millard with a lovely Severn River Murray cod he caught while staying at Bens Falls Fishing.

Ryan Ford with a nice bass from the Wilson River.

target them, but a lightlyweighted nipper, worm or live prawn drifted over the shallows will get you whiting, and also a few bream and flatties. Mud crabs will be worth looking for this month, and you can use your fish frames for baiting them. It’s a big system and you can get crabs all through. Just remember to check your traps regularly, because if you don’t, one of the resident poachers will! It’s a big problem, so don’t leave your traps overnight or there’s a good chance they’ll be stolen by these lowlifes. Looking on the bright side, there are plenty of crabs, and a fresh feed of chilli crab is on the cards in the coming weeks. Mulloway have been about in most sections of the Hastings. There have been plenty of juveniles encountered since the rains, however there are still plenty of bigger models being caught from

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Summer fishing in spring FORSTER

Luke Austin

Anglers are really beginning to get excited for the summer season now, and this month should see things really start to kick into gear here in the amazing Great Lakes area. We often experience a bit of unsettled weather at this time of the year, which can make getting out for a fish somewhat

always worth it! Wallis Lake continues to tick along nicely. Flathead are very good in both size and numbers, with lure fishers finding the most success. Prawn imitation lures have proven to be particularly effective and have been responsible for fooling more than a few big fish up over 80cm of late. Fishing live baits has also been working well. One angler managed a beautiful 95cm model recently on a live bait fished deep along

on now, and have been providing loads of fun for the flotilla that putts up the river daily to get a feed. Their bigger, sportier relatives, the sand whiting, have also made the most of the glut of prawns that is available in the estuary at the moment. The sand flats have been covered with big schools of hungry fish, eager to chase down a surface lure or freshlypumped nipper. A couple of anglers fishing from Paddleboards recently

There are plenty of kingfish in and around the estuary entrance at this time of year. Shaun Vella caught this nice fish from the rock walls. challenging, particularly offshore. However, the fishing is generally very good and the options are endless so making the effort to go is nearly

a likely-looking edge. It was an awesome fish and it was great to see it swim free after a few quick pics. The good old trumpeter whiting have really turned

commented that they had some of the best estuary surface action they’d ever seen while casting Sugapens over the shallows on the top of the tide.

Bream reports have been a bit of a mixed bag lately. The weed beds and rivers have been fishing fairly consistently but there seems to be very few of the larger models. In contrast, some absolute horses have been hanging about down on the bridge pylons and rock walls. These big fish that hang in the clear water down towards the mouth are very smart and can be incredibly hard to fool. Lightly-weighted lures and baits are a must, and your leader must not be too heavy to entice the bite! With the amount of baitfish and prawns moving in and out of the estuary on each tide it’s no surprise that the mouth of the river is really firing. There have been some cracking kingfish and mulloway sneaking about down there. Tangling with these heavy hitters is insanely tough, amazing fun and can become quite addictive! If you do hit the break wall, please respect the fish, only keep what you need, and handle and release the fish with care. Local beaches have really started to settle into their summer pattern now with great mixed bags consisting of tailor, salmon, bream, dart and flathead becoming very common. Whiting reports are still a little thin on the ground but better numbers of these tasty summer treats shouldn’t be far off. Mulloway enthusiasts have been putting in some hard yards of late, and while there haven’t been a lot of fish caught, those fish that have been landed have been nice, healthy fish up

Now is the perfect time to get out and chase a few flathead! around the 12-15kg mark. The offshore scene is still sitting in a bit of a state of limbo at the moment. Snapper are hit-and-miss but most boats that managed to sneak out have been able to find enough fish to make the trip worthwhile. The wider reefs are holding some nice pearl perch and the odd trag, and if the weather settles enough to allow it, there will be some nice bar cod sitting out in the deep stuff. I am yet to hear of any pelagic activity locally, but the FAD will have to kick into action very soon, and

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Flatties are out in force PORT STEPHENS

Paul Lennon

In the estuary this month, flathead will be in full force from the lower reaches of the Tilligerry and Karuah Rivers through to the mouth of the Port. Lure fishing is by far the most popular way to catch flathead these days, with soft plastics and hardbodied lures around 100mm accounting for most of the fish caught. The best areas to find flathead at this time of year will be right up in the shallows of intertidal zones on high tide around the mangroves’ edges. Another great way to catch flathead is to cast and slowly retrieve a ganged pilchard or whitebait. This technique will also work well at night around the edges of light. Whiting inside the bay will turn on in November, and continue on through the summer months. Areas like Nelson bay, Shoal Bay and Jimmys Beach are all great places to target them. The three keys to having success on whiting are high tide, live worms and light leaders. Whiting will also push further up the system at this time of year, and feed on prawns around the shallow flats. In this environment whiting become much more aggressive and will take surface lures, which is an extremely exciting way to fish and will also often produce a few bream and

live baits and fresh squid working best. Both bridges at Karuah have also been producing mulloway on the early morning or late afternoon

you can’t beat the Shoal Bay moorings or weed beds around Jimmys Beach using 2.5 sized jigs. There are still a few luderick on the rock walls but

Some nice mulloway will be caught in the bay in the coming weeks.

Whiting will be a prime target off the beach this month.

zone is best in winter, you’ll still manage to pluck some nice bream and drummer out this month. Try peeled prawns or cunjevoi around the back of Tomaree, or from Fingal down to Boulder Bay. Spinning for tailor would be another good option from the rocks around Box beach Headland and Sunny Corner, with low light periods being the prime time. BEACHES Whiting are the primary target off the beach now, and you can’t beat Fingal Bay, Samurai or Stockton. If you’re using pipis or live worms and fish in the gutters on the high tide, you should not have too much trouble getting a feed. The odd mulloway will be hanging around after dark in the coming weeks. Your best chance to get connected to one will be using larger baits such as whole squid, mullet fillets or, even better, a live bait such as a legalsize tailor or whiting. OFFSHORE This month it would be well worth a look on the shelf for an early season marlin bite, so keep an eye on the sea surface charts for any good-looking patches of water.

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Josh Pete with a quality 75cm dusky flathead. flathead, too. There have been good catches of mulloway coming from the deeper holes around Corlette to Soldiers Point in 20-40m of water, with

tide changes, with soft plastic or vibe lures an effective alternative to live baits in this area. If you’re after a feed of squid or some for bait,

you will need to work hard for them. Fresh weed and tide changes are critical for success this late in the season. ROCKS While fishing the wash

The FADs will start to hold some dolphinfish (mahimahi) now, and the first fish of the season are often some of the best-sized fish for the year. Trolling or casting lures will catch plenty, but those bigger fish will often only be tempted by a live bait.

Inshore there are plenty of trag on the Vee, 21 and Gibber reefs, as well as a few snapper to 3kg. The better quality reds are coming from the shallow water in 10-30m, with reefs around Fingal, Broughton and Seals all fishing well for both soft plastic and bait fishers.

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We can anticipate some good times ahead likelihood of cloud cover and that doesn’t allow the sun to warm the shallows as much as stronger, direct sunlight does. In other words, the southerlies acted like a brake, to stop fishing from improving as much as it could have. Still though, it was quite OK and I was catching a few nice bream and flathead. ROCK AND BEACH In recent weeks I’ve been hitting the beaches when tides and surf conditions are suitable. While it’s generally been pretty typical for this time of year, with a few fish around, there’s no question that we’ve had fewer salmon turn up this year. Usually, they thicken up in the middle of winter and as we get into spring, they become more common along the beaches, until

CENTRAL COAST

Jamie Robley

To my way of thinking, November marks the true beginning of our best fishing period, which runs from now until the end of May next year. So, despite any possible doom and gloom in the weather forecast, we generally have plenty of good times ahead of us. The lakes and Brisbane Waters have been gradually warming up for a while now, and the fishing has also been improving. Increased flathead, bream and whiting activity has given anglers more reason to put in more effort. Both factors work with each other, meaning we end up doing better overall. From this point on though, water temperatures will increase more, and the fishing will only get better. Even if heavy rains or flooding puts a damper

The entrance channel has remained wide open, with very strong currents pushing into the lake. This is good news for the general health of the lakes and the fishing here. on proceedings, it will soon bounce back and keep improving. So what seems like decent fishing, can

no doubt see some more salmon caught over the coming weeks. However, other surf-dwellers like bream, whiting, tailor, flathead and mulloway will become more likely as well. My main tactics won’t change though. I’ll still be sticking to pilchards or strips of tailor or pike aimed at tailor and salmon, as a main strategy, but be ready to swap over to smaller hooks or lighter tackle if I’m getting more bream bites. If tides are better at night, then the tactics will be modified, with heavier tackle and larger hooks for jewies. I will confidently use good quality pilchards or fresh tailor, pike or mullet for them, but I have to say that good, locallycaught calamari or big beach worms are more of

soon turn into great fishing. I remember this period last year. Estuary catches were improving, but we

A few luderick and other cool water species should be around for rock anglers this month. It’s too early for warm water pelagics just yet, although there is a chance a few kings will show up as the weeks roll on.

Whiting are well and truly back on the wanted list this month, particularly around sun-warmed shallows in the lakes or Brisbane Waters.

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Prawn run gets things going SWANSEA

Jason Nunn

By the time you read this we will have had our first prawn run, which is a trigger event that really kicks the fishing up a notch. All the prawns moving around bring in predators like bream and big whiting, and that’s what we’ve been waiting on. This

condition after gorging on the prawns. Before the run, even the big whiting aren’t carrying much weight, and their fillets are very lean. However, if you can target them after they’ve had a week or so of feeding on the prawns, they have greater body mass. Both bream and whiting are being taken on the flats, particularly from Salts Bay to Marks Point, and we’re

also seeing good numbers of flathead caught. We are starting to see quite a few flatties in relatively shallow water, but again, we have to have some sun and warmth to really get them going. Anglers have been catching a nice mixture of fish, from 50cm up to 80cm+ at times. Remember that the daily bag limit for flathead is now five, and all flatties over 70cm must be released. You can find more information on the new regulations on the DPI

Fisheries website. If you want to chase flathead in the estuary after the prawn run, when the fish are on the flats, my tip is to use paddle tails or grub tails between 3-5” long. I often find the 4” size to be the best, either a paddle tail or grub tail. When fishing in the shallower water, the natural type colours work well, such as bloodworm, pumpkinseed and motor oil – anything with a brownish, prawny type look. You can slow roll them or give them a bit of a flick. You can also use bigger swimbaits to try to entice a bigger class of fish for catch and release. Of course, all this depends on how much rain we get by the time you read this. A big fresh will force a lot of the fish out of the shallow water back into the slightly deeper water. If this is the case, you’ll want to shift your focus to water that’s 3m or deeper. Surface lures are productive at this time of year. You can use 100mm or better, such as Sugapens, and work the shallower water for flathead in that whiting zone. You can get a bycatch of flathead while doing this, as they are prowling around, hoping to munch on smaller whiting. Swimbaits work well on bigger flathead in the shallower water, provided we don’t get a big rain event. The prawn run will trigger the squid as well. In the beginning of November, after the first prawn run, we should see the numbers start to build with a few squid starting to get over that dropover area, particularly on the run-out tide chasing the prawns. During the run-out tide you can chase the squid in the channel itself, and some guys go to the bridge and fish for them on the last of the runout tide. I think the squid situation in the lake will improve 10-fold after the prawn run in the beginning of November. This month if weather

the coast hovering around 17-18°C, with a larger finger of warmer water off the north coast. There’s a good chance this will have moved further south by the time you read this, meaning we could have 20°C water a little bit wider out now. So generally, I’d be aiming for snapper, trevally, flathead, jackets and morwong from the shallower close-in reefs, out to 100m. Having said that, kingfish are also probably worth targeting. The bigger kings can be targeted out wide on jigs or live baits, and the smaller rats can be caught in close around the shallower reefs, bommies and headlands. As with offshore fishing at any time of the year, it’s a good idea to be constantly

checking weather and sea forecasts and doing the rounds on social media to see how things are going both here and up the coast. I’m not the biggest fan of social media when it comes to fishing, as what you see can be a bit deceiving at times. Overall though, internet technology puts us way ahead of how it was in the past, trying to work things out with fishing! Mostly, fishing should continue to improve from this point on. Right now though, I’d be mainly concentrating on estuary fishing for bream and flathead, if you simply want to enjoy some success without too much hassle. Still though, consider rock, beach or offshore options if the weather seems suitable.

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November isn’t the greatest month for rock fishing, but it’s certainly worth trying if you’re keen. While it’s hard to predict ocean currents and water temps, especially at the time of year, I can confidently say that we are more likely to have cooler water, so it makes sense to still be sticking with winter species like luderick, bream, drummer, tailor and salmon. Offshore fishing also falls into this sort of category, meaning that it’s a good idea to target cool water species, while at the same time, keep an eye on ocean temps and forecasts. At the time of typing up this month’s column, we’ve got water along

warms we should get more whiting and bream along the beaches. Tailor have moved on and the salmon have started to dissipate, so the main targets are whiting and bream. As we move towards December we will see whiting numbers build along our coastal beaches, and Blacksmiths Beach in particular fishes very well for the whiting which spill out of the lake. We should also see a build-up of numbers along Blacksmiths breakwater, which is a good summer landbased spot for whiting. Tube worms are a particularly good bait when you’re fishing for whiting, not only off the beach but also the breakwater. The whiting often seem to prefer them over beachworms. The new moon in the beginning of November is a good time to fish for mulloway in the lake and also along our beaches, as the water temperatures start to rise. I saw some photos recently of a few 85-90cm mulloway being caught out around the bait schools. Not all bait schools are created equal, you need to sound up the schools that are actively being attacked, and watch for fish blowing up on the surface and birds working. Locations like Belmont Bay and over towards Coal Point at this time of year tend to produce a few fish, so in November it’s worth a stab there. Blue swimmer crab catches have been pretty good lately, and I anticipate that will continue as it did last year. We had very good crab numbers right through until Christmas, so fingers crossed that will happen this year. Early signs are pretty promising. There has been no more news from EPA about the second fish kill. The wind from the north was blamed for the first kill, but the second kill happened during a southerly, so it seems that

A local legend with a couple of snapper. Image courtesy of Sandy Bottom Boat Charters.

another factor is the culprit for both kill events, which happened adjacent to the outlet of the power station. It’s estimated that a total of 15,000 fish died, which is a great loss. Hopefully I will have more to report in the next issue. Watch this space. Offshore unfortunately it’s been a bit up and down. Northeasters have been a bit of an issue, along with southerlies, rain and east coast lows. November is a reasonably tough time offshore. There are bluespot flathead and a few little snapper and trevally on the inshore reefs but it’s too soon to see many summer species being caught. We need more time and improvement in water currents. There have been some snapper and kingfish in the deeper water, but weather conditions have been unfavourable for boats wanting to get out there. When it comes to bluewater fishing, there isn’t much to report. We just haven’t got that good water that we need. I went out recently and couldn’t find any yellowfin. What we did see

was millions of bluebottles 45 miles out – there was a 50m band of them along a current line as far as I could see north and south. Hopefully over the next month, things will start to improve offshore. With a bit of luck I will be able to report some striped marlin. They have been caught between Port Macquarie and Seals Rocks, so hopefully it won’t be too long before they turn up here. Watch this space. • Fisherman’s Warehouse Tackle World has a large range fresh and frozen bait as well as a huge range of rods, reels, lures and accessories. They also sell and service outboard motors, and have a competitively-priced selection of new and second-hand boats. The friendly staff are all experienced local anglers, and they’re always happy to share their knowledge, whether you’re a novice or experienced angler. Drop in for a chat at 804 Pacific Highway, Marks Point, or give them a call on (02) 4945 2152. You can also find them on Facebook, or check out their website at www. fishermanswarehouse.com.au.

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A taste of the good life ILLAWARRA

Greg Clarke

This is the month when it all begins to happen. Where do you want to start? It has been a bit scratchy to get a feed or even find good patches of fish consistently up until now, but for the next few weeks we should see great improvements in all categories. That is until that cold water arrives late next month in front of the big push down the coast of the east Australian current. When this happens, everything shuts down for a short while until that rich, blue, hot tropical water arrives and everything goes ballistic. This month the snapper will gather over the gravel patches in 30-50m of water. Plenty of berley is required,

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along with a bit of patience, but good fish are on offer if there’s not too much current. It’s a great way to fish and you get a bit of by catch as well. Many anglers prefer to work the same areas with the sounder on, marking any fish in the area and drifting plastics back over the fish. This usually produces much larger fish, but not in the same numbers as the berley method. Big fish are nice but small ones eat better. Over the reefs, bumps and around the islands, the kings should really get going this month. The wider reefs like Bandit and Wollongong will see them hunting, so live baits fished near the bottom will score fish. Out around the islands, slow trolling the same live baits in close to the islands will get plenty of hits as well. There are heaps of rat kings about schooling on the surface, and they can make life difficult by hitting the live baits and killing them, and occasionally getting one down. They often mix with the salmon this month that seem to be schooling all along the coast, from Stanwell Park down to Kiama. They are great fun on light gear but they can drive you nuts by rolling in the thousands on the surface, feeding on tiny baitfish and ignoring every lure you offer them. However, if you stumble on the right lure you can have a sensational day as you’ll score a hook-up every cast. Trevally are under the salmon too, often gathering in their hundreds behind the boat, devouring every morsel that comes their way. The best way to attract them is to set up a berley trail of bread, tuna and tuna oil over a shallow reef or around the islands, and fish lightly-weighted pilchard pieces down the trail. Alternatively, you can fish small plastics down deeper right under the feeding salmon. This month often sees yellowfin and striped tuna caught from 50 fathoms out to the shelf and beyond. The canyons off Stanwell Park, wide off Wollongong and Kiama canyons are the places to target, but don’t get your hopes up too much because they can be hit-and-miss. One day will produce fish and the next nothing. Some boats will have a mad day, while other boats only a kilometre away will miss out altogether. The tuna can be finicky as well, particularly when they are feeding on sauries. This is when the old Rapala Silvers come into their own

if you have some, because they look exactly like a saury. When trolled in the area where the tuna are feeding, these lures can be deadly. Then, when a hook-up is made, try tossing a few handfuls of pilchard pieces over as you are fighting the fish. This can bring the whole school in behind the boat. There is also a chance of the tuna coming right in close along the coast, smashing the slimy mackerel population as they go. It used to be a fairly regular occurrence for those who chased the ‘fin, and it happened last year but alas we were all locked up – unless you lived on the coast right next to where it was happening, and were able to fish in your 5km radius. Plenty of fish to 80kg were caught by a few lucky anglers. It doesn’t happen every year, but if you see a flock of terns feeding over oftenunseen fish below and moving fast, the odds are they are on these tuna. These tuna aren’t all small either, with fish to 60kg+ mixed in with the 20kg schoolies. It’s something to keep your eye out for. A few albacore are mixing with the stripes out in the deep water, so there is a bit of variety about. The first real chance of a marlin should present itself this month, as a few striped marlin arrive chasing stripies and schools

Yellowfin are on the cards this month. They are not all big, but you have to start somewhere. of mackerel. A few live baits put out for yellowfin could provide a bonus first beaky of the season. If you are into sharks, this month can provide some good fishing. The next few weeks will often see the mixing of the species as the warm and cool water tumbles around and merges together, and as a result you could encounter up to five or even six species in one day, as hammers, whalers and tigers gather with makos and blues. There is even the chance a thresher or a great white could appear, making it seven species. I don’t suppose there are many places in the world where this could happen,

Flatties are on the chew in the lake now, and a bit of rain will often get them going.

but if the water is right and the bait is about, it’s not out of the question here. This could be your last chance to get a bait to the bottom in the deep water too for gemfish, trevalla and cod before the current gets too fast. Over the reefs the drifters are getting some excellent mowies up to 3kg in good numbers too. Throw in a few small snapper, samsonfish, trevally, heaps of sweep and a few pigfish, and you have the makings of a good day. On the sand, the flatties are hitting their straps with some good catches being recorded all along the coast, with some solid fish among them too. There are a few schools of leatherjackets about, stealing hooks, and even a few barracouta in the mix over the sand. The rockhoppers start to smile this month too, with heaps of options available. Some very nice drummer are about in the washes, along with some decent bream. The quiet bays also have some nice bream during the evenings if you fish light and use a bit of berley while most of the deeper ledges have trevally poking about. On the same deeper spots like Kiama, Honeycomb and up at Coalcliff there are some solid kings getting about early in the morning but live slimy mackerel and squid are essential for results and it all stops after sunrise so you have to be on your game early. After sunrise there are still rat kings, salmon a few tailor and the odd bonito, mackerel tuna or even a few stray striped tuna about particularly down south around the Kiama area. The beaches, like the stones, really start to pick up this month, as the summer species get moving. Flathead are now

on the menu, and if you like tossing large soft plastics into the surf or small live baits, you can target them or just pick them up as by-catch when chasing other species like the whiting (which are starting to school on the beaches down around the lake). Windang and Warilla are the beaches to target, but they will move out over most beaches as we head into summer. The same beaches have salmon and tailor in the deeper gutters, along with a few small school jew in the evenings. The northern beaches have had a good run so far of small jewies up to 10kg. Most are just small schoolies of 5-6kg. Only a few larger fish have been caught, but they should improve over the coming weeks leading up to January. The salmon, tailor and a few bream are on the northern beaches as well. Down in the lake it has been all good news, with plenty of flathead about in the channel, whiting starting to gather around the entrance, and some nice blackfish along the edges of the weed beds. There is something for everyone. Throw in some nice trevally around the bridge, chopper tailor up around the drop-off and a few leatherjackets along the rock walls, and you can have an entertaining day out. The feeder streams further up, like mullet and Macquarie, have a few bream and some very sizable mullet on offer, so even the kids can have a bit of fun. Minnamurra too has flatties along its length, bream around the bridges during the evenings and some nice whiting on worms down around the sand banks at the entrance. Summer isn’t far away as we get a taste of the good life this month.

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Someone turn off the tap! BATEMANS BAY

Anthony Stokman

Australia, land of extremes. Years of drought and bushfires, and now it’s raining cats and dogs. True, water is the lifeblood of the land, and it’s an amazing resource – except when it kills the prawns, and stuffs up the summer! Good on ya, rain! So, it looks like La Niña and the rain is here to stay – at least for this summer. All we can do is hope for some balance in the weather next year, and a bumper prawn season with plenty of fish. So, I guess that’s it then – the rest of spring and summer is stuffed, and there’s no point in a report. Well, no, because we are anglers, one of the most resilient beings on earth! Where there is water, there are fish, and where there are fish, there are fishos. And there is plenty of water, so no problems there. Slip on your boots and throw on your rain jacket, and let’s get amongst it. Let’s start at the dirtiest place first, upstream. At the time of reporting, it is dirty water with a touch of bushfire ash. This sounds dire, but it was looking up

Georgia Poyner has been slaying the breambos! the ocean, but things are now starting to fire up towards Nelligan and beyond. The water is clearing, the temperature is rising, the bait is pushing in and fish are showing up. We are seeing catches of estuary perch, bream, flathead and small

Jamo on the hunt, finding some South Coast mulloway. at the start of spring with the odd bass here and there, and the hope of improvement going forward towards summer. But then it just had to rain, and more rain is reported to come. So, unless we can get a break in the weather for a week or two, let’s look more downstream. Downstream has never looked so good coming into spring. Much of the fishing has been out the front and to

mulloway, with the odd larger one moving in. It was looking good until, yep, you guessed it: rain! But with such good signs leading up to the rain, it will only take some dry patches here and there, and a bit of effort, and you might find some good patches. As the fresh water pushes us back towards the front, like a strategic retreat, we are blessed with the tidal

push of clean saltwater. If you thought upstream was starting to shape up after two years of bushfire ash, dirty water and a lack of fish, you should have seen the week or two coming into spring. At that time, the prawns and bait started to push in, with schools of tailor following. Plus there were 37-40cm bream moving back in after spawning, attacking Cranka Crabs and mussel lures (e.g. The Muss), and numbers of 40-50cm flatties with the odd 60-70cm fish eating everything in their path. It was great, and you really felt that summer was coming. Time to put on your new lightweight, hooded sun protective top, and go grab the old G. Loomis 4-8lb Dropshot and 2500 Stella – we’ve got a party to attend! It was building into what dreams are made of, then we were hit with rain, we always knew it was coming, it was predicted. But the South Coast hadn’t been getting it as bad as north and out west. It rained for a few days, but it wasn’t enough to stop the momentum built, there was some hope left, but then it rained more and now it’s in the hands of the gods. We were given a glimmer of hope and a taste of what it could have been like: the perfect summer, kilos of prawns and an estuary full of abundance. However, now it’s looking more like next summer is going to be the one where we find some balance in the weather. Until then, we’ll be launching out the front and fishing there like the last couple of years. If the rain does back off it won’t hurt going upstream for a look as it did start to shape up, but if the rain

keeps coming, then fishing from Big Island up, the lakes, the mouths etc will have the better water. The better water is due to the tides flushing out the front of the system, bringing with it bait and nutrients. This tidal action will be fighting against all the dirty water coming out of the river system, and there will be a lot of days when the rain is too much, and the dirty water will dominate. On those days it’s better to hit up some beaches and rocks that may have some better-quality water. Alternatively, you can jump in a boat and go out for some snapper. When it isn’t super muddy, and the front of the estuary has some potential, then smelly baits and scented soft plastics work well. Seeing as it’s spring going into summer, it’s the time of the year to tie on some of the new colours and new lures that are out. For example, Shimano have put out a sexy looking minnow called the Bantam which is a bit of an all-rounder, weighing 4-5g and measuring 59mm long. It swims a little deeper, so it’s perfect for flathead and big bream. Daiwa’s popular Double Clutch in all sizes is now available in some great new colours and for innovation you can try The Muss and the Pipi. The Muss is a realistic looking mussel, and the pipi comes in three sizes and in 12 different colours. They are both proven fish killers and will be a hit this season. Don’t forget to add a Cranka Crab and some Sugapens to the collection to be completely armed for the estuary. If you are hunting mulloway this season and you want to do it in style, I recommend the G. Loomis NRX+842S SJR matched up with a Stella. Alternatively, if you are looking for a budget outfit that’s still nice, then the Daiwa Tatula 701MFS matched with a TD Black reel could be the go. The lures to tie on are soft vibes, soft prawns, and 4-5” paddle tails. I particularly like the pre-rigged Berkley Shimma Pro Rigs and ZMan Herculez. November can be the best month of the year for deep water reds. So, if you are on a boat head out to 60-80m to find good snapper schooling up. The old paternoster rig will never die, but if you want to live, then tie on 40-80g micro jigs and drop them down. There’s a lot of brands out there, but Samaki does great budget ones and Sea Falcon, Palms and Nomad do great more expensive ones. Offshore the tuna could show up (but they are likely to be elusive), and as the bait builds along the continental

Aiden with a nice South Coast red. shelf it won’t be too long before the marlin start to show up. So, although it may be wet and the water a bit muddy, which could ruin the prawns, but we still have fish. Happy fishing. • For more up-to-the-

minute information on what’s biting where, drop into Compleat Angler Batemans Bay and have a chat to Anthony or one of the other friendly staff. They’re located at 65A Orient St, Batemans Bay (02 4472 2559).

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Catch a seafood feast BERMAGUI

Darren Redman djsxstreamfishing@bigpond.com

Yes, it’s that time of year when the waters warm and life begins to blossom, producing a bounty of seafood. All that’s left for us to do is to hunt and gather, and then feast on the fruits of our labour. Now, after the good winter rains, estuaries have been replenished with

fish stocks that were able to enter rivers and lakes, which are opened to the ocean at present. Along with the fish comes the prawn spawn, and it will hopefully be one of the best prawning seasons for many years. Wallaga Lake has good prawns at present, and with a little scouting so do many of the other systems. For those anglers who like their culinary delights, not only are the prawns and fish very

good, so are the oysters; the oysters in the Bermagui area are some of the best in the country. There are also lobsters, mussels and more. You will have to visit to discover the rest! When the prawns are active in the estuaries, this is my favourite time to work those softy lures. These lures resemble a small fish or prawn, and when worked with the proper technique you can manipulate them to kick like a panicked prawn.

Crayfish are a seafood delicacy.

There are countless species of edible fish available in our area.

Early in the morning on the bottom of the tide is a prime time before the wind gets up. If you are in Bermagui, try around the main bridge at night where the lights fade out over the water. Prawns flooding out on the tide attract lots of predators here, and some of the imprints left in the sand the following morning by flathead will leave even the most seasoned anglers gasping. Water temps are

changing offshore, and how warm they get will determine how hot the fishing can be this early in the season. November is notorious for early-season tuna schools moving along the coast, which can create some of the best lure trolling sessions game fishos can experience. Not a lot of people visit here at this time of the year sadly, but those who do know that there have been plenty of yellowfin and

albacore taken around the Melbourne Cup weekend. Sharks are also prevalent, following the schools of tuna, and many a record mako has been captured at this time of year. With them, striped marlin can handle relatively cool water and you can expect them to turn up this early as they love to feed on small albacore tuna. There is also plenty of kingfish activity up at Montague To page 77 (Bermagui)

Will there be prawns? TATHRA

Darren Redman djsxstreamfishing@bigpond.com

There have been a few seasons now in a row with above average rainfall and flooding. This has really upset the balance in the estuary systems, especially the annual prawn runs, so will there be a prawn season? If so, the warmer weather and warmer water will have the prawns on the move, and prawns mean there are plenty of flathead to be found for anglers. Now is the prime time for those big flatties to be moving about in the river, and at this time of year their main food source is – you guessed it – prawns. These tasty crustaceans are also good to keep for the dinner table. If you want to target flathead this month, soft lures are the way to go. Early morning starts are a must, as the predators are looking for any stray prawn that hasn’t yet returned to the sand. Some of the strikes can be awesome. If you prefer fishing with bait, try getting up before daylight, grab your prawning 76

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If there are prawns around there will be plenty of good bream chasing them.

Flounder will sneak right in close to shore to attack prawns.

gear and go and gather some fresh bait. Once you have your prawns you can keep them alive by simply placing damp seaweed over them. You can either fish them from the shore or, if you have a boat, just drift around on the tide above the bridge with a simple running sinker rig with the prawn hooked once through the middle. Not only do the flatties respond well to this, so do the bream, trevally, jewfish, and many more of the estuary’s inhabitants. Moving offshore, we are seeing a great run of flatties,

mainly tigers, with some very nice sand flathead thrown in. The tigers are prolific in anywhere over 50m of water, with the hot spots being out from Bournda and east of Wapengo Lake entrance. Check weather patterns as to which way you go, so you can travel home with it. The winds are likely to be predominately northeast, so I suggest you go north. This will also eliminate boat traffic out of Merimbula, plus give you the added bonus of fishing the reefs out from Aragunnu and Nelsons Head land.

Speaking of these reefs, there are plenty of morwong coming from them, with a handful of snappers thrown in. Ocean perch, leatherjackets and wrasse will keep anglers occupied while waiting for the better fish. On the full moon, if you fish a little closer to shore out from any of the beaches within the area, you can target gummy sharks. These areas will also produce good sand flathead to top up bags. To page 77 (Tathra)

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Island, where you should have little trouble gaining a feed. Bottom fishing out at sea is at its best presently, with large tiger flathead

The close to shore reefs south of Bermagui are also still holding reasonable numbers of snapper. At this time of year, the northeast trade winds will kick in around lunch time, so

northern breeding grounds. Some of these fish are reaching in excess of 10 old-fashioned pounds. The beauty about these fish is the variety of ways you can target them. Whether

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Gummies can also be targeted by shore-based anglers fishing the beach. Night time is the best, and the go-to baits are fresh squid or fish strips. Find a good gutter, and you’re all set – just remember you will have to put in the time to have success. Using those baits may also see small whaler sharks appearing on the catch list, with an occasional jewie to boot.

early morning starts are paramount. If you haven’t got a feed by then you’re just not trying. Moving down the coast at present, providing beach and rock anglers with plenty of action, are Australian salmon returning south from their

you’re using bait, fly, or casting or trolling lures, you would be hard pressed not to appreciate these hard-pulling sportfish. Remember too, there have been changes to NSW bag limits in both fresh and salt water, so please check the new guides.

Of course, you would expect plenty of salmon at this time of year too, and that is just what is happening. Lots of salmon schools are migrating back down the coast after visiting their northern breeding grounds. This year we have seen some exceptional fish being captured, with some fish reaching double figures in the old scale. Not only are anglers targeting them from the beach, there are just as many being captured from

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The heat is on for November! ALBURY/WODONGA

Connor Heir

November is usually the time when fishing really starts to fire up. As the days start to lengthen, we are pleasantly welcomed with warmer conditions

Hume at our back doorstep, there is no better time than now to be out there chasing these fish. The start of this spring was a little bit inconsistent with finding yellowbelly, but we are starting to see areas become more consistent and producing better

like myself, here are three ways to locate yellowbelly while impoundment fishing. TREE HOPPING Tree hopping is where you fish from tree to tree, either in shallow water or deep water. You just fish them vertically by dropping lures down the sides of

a bit more discoloured in comparison to the rest of the lake, but don’t let that deter you from casting into it. Fish can actively be feeding in these zones, and the clarity of water won’t stop them from finding your lure. In previous years when finding fish this way, I’ve found blades to work really well in these zones. Just about any lure should work if the fish are active, but at times fish can be keyed into feeding on a particular bait so switching it up can also be the key to success. TROLLING There’s nothing wrong with the old-school approach of towing lures around. In the case of yellowbelly fishing, you’ll typically be using hardbody lures, and I have found that trolling is a good way to locate an area where the yellowbelly are. If I catch a fish I will stop in that area, and then begin to cast lures. Of course, trolling isn’t the only way to locate fish; you can find them by casting a

A carp caught while fishing for yellowbelly. Sometimes all you can do is laugh!

A nice-size trout caught on light spin gear. them, and rolling them back up. Most of the time, soft plastics are the best lure to do this with, but it doesn’t hurt to occasionally change it up to a vibe or a blade, especially if the fish are a little bit shut down. Don’t get too caught up on the one tree. Allow between three to five drops per tree, then move on. The more trees you can fish to locate fish, the better. WIND-BLOWN BANKS Wind-blown banks are banks that have been copping the waves breaking onto them, often providing food to be segregated into these areas. A lot of the time the water may appear to be

A beautifully-coloured brown trout from the river below Lake Hume.

A handful of Lake Hume gold. to fish in as we make our way towards summertime. These warmer days really do start to work their magic on fishing, particularly for impoundment fishing for yellowbelly. In previous articles, I’ve written a lot about how November is commonly the best time of year to fish for yellowbelly. Increased water temperatures really do help with how active these fish become, and having Lake 78

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numbers of fish. Sometimes yellowbelly can be difficult to locate and dial in on; it’s like you have to crack a passcode to figure out how to catch them consistently. With persistence and trial and error, you will catch onto them. The use of technology can be a massive advantage with locating yellowbelly, and it can often take much of the guesswork out it. However, if you are mostly tech-free

A solid model yellowbelly from Lake Hume. Fish of this size start to become more common during November.

bank. However, it’s quicker to troll through. With these techniques in mind, you can usually pick up a fish with a bit of trial and error. Be persistent and keep casting, and sooner or later you’ll get the results you’re after. All the water that has been let out of Lake Hume over the past few months has given the river below the dam wall very high flows, with good numbers of solid trout being caught. If trout fishing is something that interests you, be prepared for an epic fight as these fish are built extremely well and grow to very respectable sizes for Australian waters. So with so many great options in our region, it’s time to make it happen. Best of luck to all fishing!

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Targeting trout and goldens BATLOW

Wayne Dubois waynedubois@westnet.com.au

Almost everything will be firing this month, and with so many places and fish species fishing at their best this month, it’s hard to work out which ones to focus on and write about. Golden perch at Blowering Dam, Burrinjuck Dam and Lake Hume will be a main target for many anglers this month, especially for those die-hard native fans. With the Murray cod season still closed for another month (other than Blowering Dam) the native lovers will be hammering the golden perch in our lakes to get their fix. The golden perch should be quite easy to target this month, and most techniques should see you with a bend in the end of your rod. Bait fishing with a small to medium-sized yabby rigged on a paternoster rig, or a big unweighted or lightly weighted juicy worm or grub, is a good way of catching plenty of golden perch at this time of the year, especially when fished after dark. Another great way of targeting the golden perch this month is by fly fishing in the backs of weedy bays or banks that have a heap of rubble or timber. Good flies include Mrs Simpsons, Woolly Buggers, Hamills Killers, Bass Vampires, Golden Humungous or small Deceiver flies. There is always the added chance of hooking a trout whilst using these flies, too. A good set of Polaroids will help you pick out the pockets of weed, which is where the majority of golden perch will be ambushing from. Trolling can be

productive this month as well. Some of the best lures to troll are lipless crankbaits like Mazzy Vibes, Rapala Rippin’ Raps and TN50 and TN60 Jackalls, Slap Walkers, 50-70mm hardbodies from the Viking range, AC range or Balista range, and small spinnerbaits, especially the Outlaw spinnerbaits ‘WD Low Profiles’, which I designed specifically for golden perch. Casting with the abovementioned lures can be

into targeting the natives can get their trout fixes at a number of places this month. Jounama Dam, Tantangara Dam, Talbingo Dam, Lake Eucumbene and 3 Mile Dam are all worth a shot this month, but the majority of trout lovers will be hitting the creeks and rivers now that the trout season is back into full swing. The Tumut River will see its fair share of anglers this month, and with good reason – it is one of the most

upstream whilst casting ahead of yourself as you move up. The best lures for this style of fishing are the good old Rapala CD3s and CD5s, IMA Sukaris, Asari Matsutas, Rooster Tails, Bling Spins and Gillies Feather Tails. Colour selection with these lures is critical. The river is almost always crystal clear, and most of the time any bright, really unnatural looking lure will just scare fish and limit your chances, especially at

The Tumut River is possibly the most consistent trout fishery on the mainland of Australia. It holds good numbers of both rainbow and brown trout, with some very big specimens in the mix.

Golden perch will be at the top of most native fishos’ target list this month, as Murray cod are off limits everywhere in the area other than Blowering Dam. even more productive than trolling. Once you have located a school (either by trolling or using your sounder) simply pull up and hammer the area with your chosen lure. At this time of the year golden perch can be in quite large schools, and casting in that one area you just hooked or sounded fish can be very rewarding. TROUT FISHING Those anglers who aren’t

all fish will respond to wets, especially nymphs. It pays to cover both bases by using a dry fly as an indicator and a 1-4ft long dropper off the dry, with a bead head nymph attached. This helps you to work out what the fish want on any given day. After you see what the first ten or so

the fish then have two flies that they are interested in to choose from. Fly fishing using these strategies will see you catch more trout all year round, and in all sorts of conditions. Drifting bait also works well in the low flows. The key word here is ‘drifting’.

consistent trout fisheries on the mainland of Australia. Generally, the discharges from Blowering Dam in November are quite low, meaning the Tumut River will be low and slow, making for some amazing and quite easy fishing. If the river is in low flow, lure fishing is about as easy as it gets. You quite simply jump in the river and slowly work your way

The trout season got off to a bang, with regular high flows making it challenging but fishable.

As you can see from this male golden perch’s face, they can be very aggressive at this time of the year. If you find one fish you know there’ll be others in the same area.

those bigger, smarter fish. By sticking to natural colours you will scare fewer fish, and thus increase your catch rates. It is very hard to beat a rainbow trout coloured lure when targeting trout, but it is closely followed by lures in brown trout colour. Fly fishing is generally very good this month also. The odd fish is already starting to take a dry fly, and

fish for the day are caught on, it’s easy to change your set-up. If you’re getting them on both flies, leave this set-up as-is. However, if you find most fish are rising for the dry, get rid of the nymph dropper. And if all of the first fish are caught on the nymph dropper, get rid of the dry fly and replace it with a floating indicator. You can then add another nymph so

If your bait is not drifting you will catch far fewer fish, so be sure to actively fish your bait for the best results. Many types of bait will catch trout at this time of the year, such as worms, PowerBait, yabbies and prawn tails, but it’s very hard to beat a juicy wood grub. It may be hard work to gather these grubs, but it’s worth it when you’re hooking fish after fish. NOVEMBER 2022

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Plenty to be excited about NEW ENGLAND RIVERS

Adam Townsend

Summer storm season is officially upon us, and the Northern Tablelands area is definitely ‘wet’, so to speak. However, with so many species to target at this time of year, and many different areas to fish and explore, it makes it pretty easy to go and find something to do. And on

that same note, I honestly cannot remember the last time I have been presented with such a variety of options to do outdoors. At this time of year especially, there is always a fair bit going on. As of 1 November, bass season is officially open for the smaller river systems around NSW. The golden perch, silver perch and redfin have been fired up with the warmer weather and bigger storm

events of late, as well as trout season being open for the past four weeks now, which has seen some quality fish caught. Also, we cannot forget about the Murray cod season that opens back up at the end of this month. There is definitely a heap happening at this time of year, and there’s lots to be excited about. Most of the surrounding impoundments around the New England area are sitting

Bass season is open! With the summer storms and so many cicadas around, it’s hard to beat chasing Aussie bass on topwater at this time of year.

at full capacity after all the rainfall we have had of late. In hind-sight, it has been really good for the fishing and boating activities in general such as water skiing, especially with the warmer days as we head into summer at the end of the month. At this time of year, with storms about and extra floodwaters, there can be lots of debris floating around with so much water pushing into the impoundments from the upper catchments. This hazard is always worth keeping in mind when travelling around the dams. At the time of writing, Pindari Dam is at 100%, Copeton Dam is at 99%, Glen Lyon Dam is 101% and Split Rock Dam is 99%. However, the dam levels are fluctuating rapidly, with full rivers and consistent storms. Although Pindari Dam is still closed for targeting of Murray cod until 1 December, it can be a really fun impoundment to fish during the warmer months. There is a good variety of fish to target, and even better, they can all be caught on the same kind of tackle. Golden perch can generally be found in good numbers during November as they are schooled up after

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Get stuck into surface fishing HUNTER VALLEY

Nick Price

November is a great month to head to Glenbawn or St Clair. Reaction and surface are everyone’s favourite, and that’s what this time of

find fish, casting to the edge and then commencing a slow wind back. It is not difficult fishing, and it is great fun and very productive. Once I have found fish then I target similar banks. There are many, many carp in Glenbawn, and they

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real challenge on the lighter gear in the thick timber which Pindari is known for. Around the latter

are great fun to catch on either bait or fly. Local identity Les Donne has also been known to target them on skirted jigs at this time of year. Fishing with corn or worms from the bank is a great way to catch these fish, too. Carp are incredibly hard fighters and they’re plentiful, providing great sport for adults and kids alike. There are many opportunities to stalk carp in the shallows on fly. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned veteran or you’re just learning how to fly fish – you will find plenty of carp and suitable banks to target them. The Hunter River and its tributaries are open to fishing, and there have been some great reports of large wild bass being caught and released. When targeting these bass in rivers, the most productive lures are small divers (e.g. Jackall Chubby), a small plastic with a beetle spin, or a surface lure. Surface fishing in the Hunter River is a great way to target overhanging structure. The bass like to sit in the shade under

overhanging branches. Cast a surface lure, such as a cicada, upstream of the overhanging tree or bush, and as the lure floats down under the cover and in the shade, give it a small twitch and a long pause. The hardest part about this type of fishing is getting the hard-fighting bass away from the underwater structure without losing your lure and the bass! The trout season is in full swing, and there are plenty of anglers from near and far travelling to the Barrington area chasing trout. Like all trout waters in NSW, the Barrington area has had plenty of rain over the last few years and the trout fishing is very good. Please remember to take all your rubbish home and look after the environment.

The bass are well fed and ready for a fight.

Tom with a nice river bass.

Glenbawn is famous for its big bass. months of year, I like to match the hatch and fish with smaller presentations. Lures roughly around 40-60mm in length and even up to 70mm are

Matching the hatch can be the key to get the bite with many species. This hungry rainbow trout could not resist her own type.

classed as a golden perch lure and are fine to use. Mazzy Vibes, Jackall TNs, Megabass Vibration-X and Ecogear ZX Blades are all favourites at this time of year, so I always make sure I have one or two in my tacklebox at all times, as well as a packet of soft plastics to change things up sometimes. Split Rock Dam produces some good-size carp which can often be sight casted during the warmer months as they forage along the dam’s edge in the shallows. They, too, can be really fun to target on the fly gear, which makes this waterway an awesome place to learn that kind of technique. Even better than that, it can be a good getaway with the mates or even the family and kids, where you can go back to basic fishing and chuck a bit of corn out on a hook and have a really good time – as well as doing the waterway a favour by removing some pest fish.

It only takes a few to give trout anglers a bad name. When targeting trout, the ever-reliable Celta and Rapala minnow are the stand-outs. There are many insect hatches and aquatic life is abundant during Copeton Dam is looking good this season, with higher water levels, and has been fishing well of late. Solid numbers of golden perch have been getting caught as well as a handful of the big Murray cod which Copeton is known for (Copeton Dam in Northern NSW and Blowering Dam in Southern NSW are the only two impoundments that remain open for Murray cod fishing in NSW waterways all year round). Spangled perch (or ‘bobby cod’ as many people call them), carp, shrimp and crayfish are more active with warmer weather and water temperatures around. They are the main food sources for Copeton’s XL native fish, so replicating these baits with similar lures can be a key factor in getting the bites – as well as fishing the moon phases, like I mention in most of my reports. The full moon falls on 8 November, and the

the summer months, so fly fishing for trout at this time of year is very relaxing and productive. Last year there were many reports of people taking many trout, filling eskies and even leaving dead

trout on the bank or hung on a fences! Please play by the rules and remember that this is a finite resource that is stocked by local people in local fishing clubs. I like the saying, “Let it go, let it grow”. This really applies to our trout. If everyone does the right thing there will be some trophy trout on the Barrington in years to come. December is still a great month to fish, with the surface bite in full swing and fish still hitting reaction baits. Next month I will continue looking at these techniques. R e m e m b e r, if you’re heading up to the Barrington, Glenbawn or St Clair, drop into the shop at the turn-off to Glenbawn in Aberdeen and ask about the different techniques and what they are biting on. We stock all the quality tackle that you need.

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Nigel Fisher

We have started to see the spring turning into some good fishing trips.

whiting numbers and sizes averaging to 40cm+. There have also been some good squid mixed in, especially when the water clarity is good. Gummies and schoolies are coming off the north reefs,

been good for salmon, squid, the od shark and snapper. Hopefully by the time you read this we will have started to see larger snapper caught from the breakwater. We traditionally see some great sizes from November onwards, and our land-based fishos love putting in the time trying to score a trophy fish. Again, as the water continues to warm, we should see good numbers of whiting around the wall. Squid numbers will also grow, plus there’s an

increased chance of catching a kingfish. Mid-size pinkie snapper catches will also start getting more frequent. Inside the harbour is also a great place for landbased fishing, especially for families, kids and older people who can’t walk down rocks. We have seen both Trawlers Wharf and jetties catching whiting, squid, salmon and so forth, and these spots should also keep producing well as the water warms up.

Adrian got this snapper and some flathead from a recent trip around to Bridgewater. Yes, that is a banana!

Johnie with a nice gummy off the Breakwater. I’ll start with the bay and North Shore. We have already seen some good King George 82

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and we should see some snapper there soon as the water temperatures rise. The breakwater lately has

Fiona caught this healthy estuary perch from the Surrey River, and released it to fight another day.

OK, now for the deeper water. Areas such as Cape Nelson to Bridgewater Bay have been yielding good catches of flathead, gummies and schoolies, plus some really good-size snapper. The back of Lawrences Rock is

also good at this time of year for larger snapper, sharks, nannygai and flathead. On the really good days, the big boys will make the trip to the shelf to try to score blue-eye, gemfish, blue grenadier and To page 83

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Mark Gercovich mgercovich@hotmail.com

Here in the southwest of the state, November is the time where we finally seem to turn the corner from the depths of winter and begin to focus on warmer month species and techniques. November is probably now one of the few months of the year you probably won’t encounter a bluefin of some size off the coast (although

someone might prove this wrong). However, it won’t be too long hopefully until the first summer tuna turn up. Good numbers of gummy and school sharks have been taken by both surf and offshore anglers recently, and November is a great time to target these species before the summer pelagic run of kings and tuna kicks in. An important offshore focus in November will be the opening of the southern rock lobster season on the 16th of this month. Divers

and drop netters will be hoping for some good weather to allow them to get in nice and close to their favourite ledges or reefs. Warmer, longer November evenings will also see more anglers out targeting another tasty southern specialty: King George whiting. The shallow waters (less than 5m) around Lady Bay, Killarney and Port Fairy should provide some quality fish with most in the 36-43cm range. November is not only

Some big trout have been encountered in the Merri and Hopkins rivers with the increased water flow.

Good gummies like this can be taken off the surf when conditions are right.

a month that gives you a good chance of a Hopkins mulloway, but is usually a great month to target bream and estuary perch. Lure anglers in particular love this time of year, particularly if they can get a surface bite happening on a calm, warm evening. At the time of writing, the waters are still very dirty from significant spring rainfall, but hopefully by the time you read this, they

will have cleared to allow this sort of surface luring. After fairly minimal rainfall, particularly compared to the rest of the state, the rivers finally came up and followed hard in late August /September, producing the run off fishing that many trout anglers were waiting for. Some seriously big browns to 3kg have been taken by anglers using large lures like the 95mm

Daiwa Presso Minnows and Gancraft Claw swimbaits. The way things look, some of the freshwater rivers might be the perfect height and clarity and hopefully still fishing well this month. The main problem is the risk of encountering a snake. Long bashes along overgrown stream areas can be risky at this warmer time of the year, so keep a sharp eye out for them.

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Anglers in bigger boats that can get out on the briny have been catching big barrel southern From page 82

sharks, just to name a few. We should also see the makos ramp up and put on a good show as they do when this warmer water hits. Beach fishing is a good option also as we head into the warmer months, and with daylight savings now it gives us a little more time to set up before dark. Northshore from Dutton Way, Snapper Point, Narrawong to Fitzroy

bluefin tuna to over a 100kg. The Port Fairy boat ramp appears to be the spot to launch at present, as the big fish are to be found just behind Lady Julia Percy Island in a fastflowing current heading

eastwards, which is a few degrees warmer that the surrounding water. It is this warmth that is attracting large schools of baitfish to feed close to the surface, attracting the tuna’s attention.

River are great areas to beach fish. Bridgewater Bay and Shellys Beach are also worth a try. We see sharks, salmon and snapper at this time of year from the beaches, and also some big whiting if you lighten your gear and the sea is reasonably calm. Surry and Fitzroy rivers are improving with some good-size bream, estuary perch and mullet. So on pretty much

all fronts the fishing will keep improving now as the season changes and the waters warm up. Last of all, if you are looking for bait, tackle, rods and reels call into Portland Compleat Angler and say g’day to the Fisher crew we are open 7 days a week, 7:30am to 6pm plus you can contact us on 03 5521 1844 or follow us on Facebook. Cheers and happy fishing.

Mu scored these gummies off the North Shore beach on his last trip.

A reasonable Hoppies bream about to be released. It was taken on a trolled medium-diving hardbody close to the channel drop-off. It’s not just the birdlife surface feeding giving away the tuna’s position – whales, seals and dolphins have been active as well, chasing leftovers or trying to push into the main feeding frenzy. Keep that in mind, as no one wants to inadvertently hook up to any of these species. Skirted lures in bronze and gold patterns, slowly trolled around the outskirts of the feeding school, are catching good-sized tuna for many fishers. Anglers bottom fishing at similar depths are scoring well, with school shark to 23kg, new season snapper to 4kg, redfish or nannygai to 1.1kg and the odd rock flathead to 1.5kg. Tough

bait such as squid heads and tentacles are proving to be the go. Even though the water of the Hopkins River is dirty and running hard, the fishing has been great for those anglers who know what areas to target. Bream and perch to 40cm have been caught using both lures and bait, mainly by boaters who can move from a possible unproductive area quickly, and try another. Fishing the channel edges back into the shallows has found any feeding fish. Natural baits such as scrub worm, small yabbies and shrimp sourced from Port Fairy have been working well. You can also get results on bladed lures in

dark colours, along with large curl-tail grubs, again in dark colours, hopped across the bottom as slow as humanly possible. I’ve heard a somewhat reliable rumour that mulloway to a metre in length are active in the Gellibrand River in reasonable numbers. There have been two unconfirmed (but not dismissible) reports of captures next to the bridge using whole pilchard or small, whole squid fished unweighted. Dusk to 9pm is the prime time. I do not know what the tide was doing at the time of these alleged captures, but if you plan to have a go, all I can say is rug up! NOVEMBER 2022

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Predators smashing baitfish biting somewhere. November does see an increase in sizes, especially in the lower half or Port Phillip Bay and the Surf Coast shallows around Fisherman’s Beach at Torquay. Clifton Springs to Queenscliff has seen scattered schools of small fish from 30-35cm, but November should see a few around 45cm and some approaching 50cm down near Queenscliff. Calamari have been going off their heads around the Bellarine lately, with bags limits and some solid hoods as well. Clifton Springs has been a little sporadic, while Portarlington, St Leonards, Indented Head and Queenscliff have all been producing quality captures of calamari. The Portarlington and Queenscliff boat ramp upgrades are now complete, and they look great. There is

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The joint’s gone mad, and I can’t write quick enough to be honest. There are 150kg tuna offshore, 50cm bream, 40cm whiting, 80cm landbased snapper inshore – I almost need to breathe into a bag to calm down! November is peak hour for snapper around Geelong and the Bellarine. A tide change gets them excited, and if you can pin that around dawn or dusk, you’ll be in with a good shot at a decent red. Pilchards are always a winner because they’re smelly, but silver whiting, redbait, garfish and squid are all great baits too. Corio Bay has plenty of land-based spots with access to deep water, which is prime territory for snapper. Paul Gleeson recently fished with his mate David Graham from the rocks near Lascelles Warf. Using salted pilchards for bait, Paul landed a cracking snapper

Sayed and Rialeigh boated this 150kg tuna in 75m out off Barwon Heads. Corio Bay and lob a pilchard out around a tide change. Soft plastic enthusiasts should target the multiple structures around Corio Bay for snapper like the Yacht club, Geelong waterfront, Cunningham pier and Point Henry. Finally, land-based anglers should try the rocks at Lascelles, North Shore and St Helens plus St Leonards and Portarlington pier for snapper. Salmon have gone off their heads around Corio Bay, with schools of fish around 40cm ripping into baitfish on the surface on calm days. Point Henry has seen a few, as has the Geelong waterfront and Bird Rock near Point Wilson. The Bellarine Peninsula is famous for King George whiting, and for good reason. They are pretty much a yearround target and are always

Jae has caught some ripper bream in the Barwon using yabbies. a bit of concern regarding the capacity of the Queenscliff ramp now; dedicated parks are set where there was once a paddock. Time will tell, and hopefully it gets a parking expansion in the future. The Barwon River

157kg of southern bluefin tuna boated by Rylan and Rialeigh off Torquay in 70m. of 82cm. Paul said not 20 minutes later, another angler hooked up to a big fish only to have it snap his line. Then, a young kid from Melbourne hooked up only to have his line snap also. What made it worse was everyone got to see the young lad’s snapper swimming about on the surface after it broke free! Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club are hosting the Bellarine Snapper Classic from 4-6 November. The entry fee is $30 for an adult club member, $60 non-members, and kids 84

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Peri from Trelly’s Tackle in Geelong with a cracking tuna that weighed 115kg cleaned. The lads estimated it could have been 130kg fresh weight.

under 16 are free. There’s an $18,000 prize pool, and you can find out more at leopoldaac.com/2022snapper-classic There’s a fair bit of pinkie action along the Geelong waterfront too. Pinkie snapper either side of 40cm have been taking soft plastics and pilchard fillets from Wangim Walk, the Yacht Club and Cunningham pier. If you want to target snapper in November, there are a few options available. Boat fishos should anchor up near the shipping channel in

How’s that for a land-based snapper? Paul with 82cm of Corio Bay red.

estuary continues to surprise, with solid silver trevally and (since the water has been brown), big bream. Jae Peters has been getting stuck into some rippers either side of 50cm using crabs and yabbies as bait. Jae says he’s been using a running sinker on a no. 8 hook, and his best fish has been a staggering 55cm and 2.6kg! Bass Strait has been off its head, with some massive tuna being caught out wide in 70-75m of water. Bear in mind that 75m is 25km out, so you really need the know-how, boat and weather to head out that far. Peri from Trelly’s Tackle recently fished with Anthony Flopski and Josh Caruso, and landed a nice tuna of 115kg (cleaned) on a lumo skirt trolled behind a spreader bar. Peri says that the big tuna was picked up off a patch of birds, seals and dolphins, and the big fish took one hour and 20 minutes on the rod. They did see a few bait balls of pilchards being pushed to

the surface by the seals and dolphins, but no fish were on them, showing that it pays to keep moving around. Rialeigh Mathe has been fishing out in Bass Strait with Sayed Taleb and their mate Rylan targeting tuna, and have done very well indeed. The lads boated a beast of 150kg, and another fish that weighed in at a staggering 157kg! Both fish were caught in depths of 70-75m out off Barwon Heads and Torquay. Keith Miller, the Commodore from Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, reports the pier has been the go-to as the weather has been terrible. Some big salmon have been caught from the pier, along with trevally, mullet, gummy sharks, flathead and calamari. It’s well worth a look. November is the best time to target snapper from the rock ledges along the Great Ocean Road. Fish to 7kg are not out of the question at this time of year, so it’s really worth a look. Big fish need big baits, time on the water and the right gear. A keen eye on the swell and tide is a must, and bear in mind that you are required to wear a PFD when fishing Artillery Rocks, west of Lorne and the rock platform opposite Sheoak Falls, south of Lorne as part of a 2-year trial by VFA. If you are new to rock fishing, go to vfa.vic. gov.au and search for ‘rock fishing’ for more info. • Catch a few around Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula or Surf Coast to Lorne recently? Send in a report to slaterfish@gmail.com with “FMG” in the subject field or give me a call on 0408 997348. Please include where (without giving away your secret spot!), when,

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Right in the thick of it PORT PHILLIP

Gerry Morsman

The water temperatures are starting to get right up there, firing up all of our most desirable species. There are reports coming in from left, right and centre, and for me this is my favourite time of year as it is starting feel a lot like summer. The snapper are really

that the snapper will move along and feed across. The key to success with berleying is ‘little and often’. Keeping a steady trail going will bring the fish to you and hopefully keep them there. Take care to not release too much berley at once. You don’t want to feed the fish, you just want to fire them up. The best baits have been fresh squid strips/rings, silver whiting and the humble old

caught at Mt Eliza in around 18m of water. Sounding up fish in this area is key, as they can move around a lot. Typical spots like the hospital at Mornington are starting to show signs, and will improve as the warmer water spreads out. WHITING There was a poll recently to find out what our most-targeted species is here in Victoria. A lot

Amy Day with her hands full. King George whiting are continuing to fire.

Mornington is always an easy option if you’re after a feed, or want to quickly get some bait. starting to play the game, and the King George whiting are on fire across both Port Phillip Bay and Western Port. Our southern calamari don’t seem to stop all year round so, like always, there are plenty of reports coming in for those also. If you want to chase a feed of flake there is always a good chance down the southern end of the bay, and if you are lucky there are definitely some trophy gummy sharks out there. SNAPPER September/October is when the snapper start showing up high around Altona and Williamstown, and they then start to push down as the warmer water temperatures spread throughout the bay. Carrum usually starts to fire up at this time of year, and it’s not hard to tell as there are always plenty of boats to indicate where the snapper are biting. Don’t let this put you off though, because Carrum is a huge feeding ground and there is enough room for hundreds of boats to get in on the action. Most of this area is just muddy, rubbly ground

pilchard. If you are lucky you might even stumble across one of the many dumps (artificial reef) in the area. Large amounts of snapper can hold on these dumps, and if you find one you could be in for a good session. Not far from Carrum there have been some good fish

of people would assume it would be our most iconic fish, the snapper, but no! It was actually King George whiting. That doesn’t surprise me, as they are truly plentiful, they fight hard and they are absolutely fantastic to eat. They are one of my favourite species to target,

that’s for sure! There are plenty of good reports coming through, with Mornington and Mount Martha popping up regularly as hot spots. The key is to fish either in the dark, early morning or late in the evening. Most areas along the coastline in the sand just off the reef will hold whiting, and there are some very good-sized fish in the mix. If you find yourself being bombarded by small pinkies or leatherjacket, the best option is to just move to the next spot. Another spot that is producing plenty of fish is a place called Bird Rock at Mount Martha. Anchor up around 20m off the rock itself and you will find yourself in around 5m of water, with the perfect ground to catch whiting. The best baits for all these areas have been squid strips, pipis and mussels. If you can get it, cuttlefish works very well too. Portsea is getting good reports also near the pier on the incoming tide, and so has Sorrento in the boat moorings. You will see them just as you are driving out from the Sorrento boat ramp.

SOUTHERN CALAMARI As always, there are big numbers of southern calamari all across the bay. They only live for around 12 months and they breed a couple of times of year, so they will always be sustainable. There have been a lot of reports coming through from Sunnyside Beach at Mt Eliza.

preferably in the red foil and more natural colours. GUMMY SHARK As always, you will start to see reports of people targeting snapper, and catching gummy sharks as by-catch. The more common areas you will see this happening are out deep in around 20-22m of water off Mornington,

Scott Humbles fished out off Carrum and landed this nice eating sized snapper.

Gawaine Blake has been getting amongst the snapper action.

This has a huge area of reef, and you can catch them all the way from 2m of water out to 6m. The green and gold jigs always work well here, and don’t be scared to throw around bigger jigs like size 3.0 or even 3.5. This can really fire the squid up and make them react more aggressively to their target. The red bluff at Mornington has been getting a lot of reports, along with the pier. If you want to catch some larger models, head down to Rye. There is great reef all throughout this area, and the reports say there have been plenty of squid across them. Larger jigs have been the key,

and moving down towards Safety Beach on the edges of the shipping channel. Of course, you have to stay out of the actual channel itself. Although it is very difficult to target them in these areas and consistently catch them, there’s always a chance. The southern channel off Rye and Sorrento has been seeing consistent reports of quite good-sized gummies. Fishing in the night seems to be the more favourable time to target this species, with fresh flesh baits like Australian salmon and trevally if you can get it. Gummy sharks have an exceptionally good nose, so fresh baits are key to catching big gummy sharks. NOVEMBER 2022

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Alan Bonnici alan@fishingmad.com.au

My favourite time of the year has finally arrived! That cold winter grind is well behind us now, and we have moved past the inconsistent early stages of spring. Right now we have moved into the phase which can only be described as prime fishing time around Melbourne. Why? Because the water temperatures are at optimal levels for a whole range of fish species, and our local bays, lakes and estuaries will awaken and the fishing will simply be epic. In my article, I will cover a whole range of species to target, but it would be unforgivable not to start with snapper. It’s always at this time of year – usually after finals footy and spring carnival festivities – that is prime snapper season opening for Port Phillip Bay. The

Bags of squid are to be expected at this time of year. water temperature has risen and will now hover between 14-17°C, which is optimal for snapper fishing. Snapper migration patterns are always fascinating to me. I find that early in the season they like to make their way up

to the top end, and are found in good numbers around Port Melbourne, Williamstown, Altona, Werribee, and St Kilda. As we move further into the season, we see them move deeper in to middle near the shipping channels and then

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There are some big models mixed in with the smaller fish. with a no. 4/0 hook. My go-to soft plastic lately has been the Munroes 3.75” paddle tail, but I also like using the Keitech 4” Easy Shiner and the everreliable Berkley 7” Turtleback Worm and Berkley 5” Jerk Shads. It’s always good to bring a broad range of natural and bright colours to find what works on the day. I also have a lighter outfit that’s perfect for targeting pinkies. For this kind of fishing, a good outfit consists of a fastaction 2-4kg spin rod paired with a 2000-size reel spooled with 10lb braid. Sometimes I’ll even use my 1-3kg bream rod and 1000-size reel, as I really enjoy a challenge. I caught a 4kg snapper on my little 1000-sized Shimano Vanford last year, and that was one hell

time again. While it’s true that fishing pressure is growing immensely on our local waters, and boat ramps are insanely crowded, the good news is that netting is down and pinkie numbers are at record highs. Let’s hope this translates into lots of snapper being caught by our local anglers. We will also see our beloved bread-andbutter species in the bay like flathead, whiting and squid being caught in good numbers. It’s also great news for those fishing our local lakes and estuaries, because those fish species love the warmer water conditions and are also coming into their own. I’ll be spending a lot of time targeting redfin with soft plastics on my kayak at places

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The author with an early season snapper. For me, this usually means hitting the water with two spin outfits. The first is a 3-6kg fast-action spin rod paired with a 3000-size reel that is spooled with 15lb braid. This is my heavier outfit aimed at targeting those 3-5kg size snapper, whilst flicking 4” and 5” soft plastics using a 1/8oz, 1/6oz or 1/4oz jighead

of an experience that I’d like to do again. Snapper season will have its ups and downs. You will have some weeks where you’ll catch plenty, and some weeks where the catches are very quiet. That’s the nature of snapper fishing. It requires dedication, patience, and resilience to go back time and

like Pykes Creek, Melton Reservoir, Barwon River and Werribee River. With the water temperature rising that’s when you start to catch redfin in big numbers, along with the odd yellowbelly. I will also be targeting estuary perch and bass with surface lures in places like To page 87

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Craig Edmonds

It has certainly been a winter to remember, firstly because we’ve actually been able to get out and have a fish, and secondly because the offshore fishing has been like never before. I am mostly speaking about the tuna. The great school

and if the tuna are in big numbers again I think some anglers will be looking for another challenge. Personally, I think I would prefer a few kilograms of kingfish than tuna in the freezer. There are plenty of kings around offshore, judging from the reports we have been getting from divers. However, seeing the kingfish is one thing, and catching them on

of perfection. In late winter and early spring it seemed as though everything was going to fire early, then we had a month or more of rain and wind. Wind in spring is nothing new, but the air temperature was a little ordinary which, with the lack of sun, made for a longer stretch of colder water temperatures. However, despite this, we did see some

bad thing (the smaller fish are a much better feed), it’s just a little unusual for this early in the season. Although we are getting more regular reports the fish haven’t really fired yet, and I would expect it will be a bit later into November. It will be interesting to see just what the mix of snapper are. The reports are mostly concentrated around the top end of the bay, Elizabeth Island to Lang Lang, but I think by the time this is printed they will be spread across the corals. November and the start of daylight savings is the perfect time to target the tide change on dark across the mud, especially after a warm day. Whiting have been consistent over the last few

Steve took the kids out for an evening fish, and the girls managed to find some great pinkies for the table.

Quality snapper are expected at this time of the year. fish season we had last summer was backed up by an equally great barrel season through the winter, and everybody is now waiting to see what turns up this summer. Over the last few years the local kingfish have been left alone with so many tuna around, but from conversations with customers I think the kingfish might be a bit of a target this summer. A lot of people are now geared up to handle the bigger fish, From page 86

Albert Park, Werribee River. This has quickly become one of my favourite forms of fishing. Light gear and those crazy surface strikes are amazing. Finally, without a doubt I will be walking the banks of the Maribyrnong and

rod and reel is a very different story. The best advice I can give is to forget everything you know about catching kingfish, and be prepared to do things a little differently. I could take up the whole page trying to explain; it’s easier for you to just drop in and see us or have a talk to one of the many locals that chase them. It has taken what seems like forever for the water to warm up this year, and the fishing has been very much like the weather, i.e. very poor at times with patches

early fish. There is always the opportunity to catch fish, the trick is being able to take advantage of it. Snapper reports started typical of a normal season, with low numbers and large sizes, as you would expect. Then something changed once the weather started improving in late September, and the reports were of the odd big snapper but plenty around the 2-4kg mark. The bigger fish were still showing on the sounders, they weren’t getting to the baits. While this isn’t a

Yarra rivers targeting bream this month. At this time of year, they will start sitting high and holding the edges, so I’ll target them with shallowdiving hardbody lures. You can also get good results sight casting to them in stealth mode, and flicking plastics and crab or yabby imitations

along the shallows and any visible structure, and working them slowly with ultra-light spin gear. As you can see, there are so many options for anglers at this time of the year. Whether you fish with bait or lures and whether you fish saltwater of freshwater, get excited

Reds are great fun on soft plastics.

A nice brace of pinkie snapper. because the fishing gets very good from here. Until next time, good fishing everyone. Feel free to contact me directly to share your fishing experiences, photos and catches around Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and beyond which we can feature in next month’s article. You can contact me by email at alan@fishingmad. com.au. Please consider becoming a FishingMad member at www.fishingmad. com.au/member for fishing workshops, podcasts, detailed reports and exciting monthly giveaways. Also, don’t forget to follow my fishing adventures on the FishingMad YouTube channel www.youtube. com/c/fishingmad and on social media on Facebook page www.facebook. com/fishingmad.com. au, Instagram page www. instagram.com/fishingmad. com.au and on Channel 31 Tuesday evenings at 9:30pm and Saturday afternoons at 3:00pm.

months, when the weather allowed you to get to where you needed to be. We had a lot of side-on to the tide winds, which makes whiting fishing difficult unless you take the time to bridle up on the anchor or use two anchors. Like the snapper, the whiting were initially all big and low in numbers, but towards the end of September plenty of smaller fish came into the bay. Now you can get your bag but the sizes will be all over the place. With pipi prices going up again and supply for the season still unknown, almost everybody is changing up to squid and pilchard fillet. It does take some time to get used to the alternate baits, but they do catch fish. Many anglers, when they are having a bad day, will blame their lack of whiting on not having any pipis. In reality, the problem probably isn’t the bait – it’s just that the fish weren’t hungry. In any case, you can get as much bait out of $6

of pilchards or squid as $30 of pipis, so with fuel as expensive as it is the difference can actually be your fuel cost for a whiting session. Those anglers who have been using pilchards or squid for years, and have it worked out, don’t have any problem catching their bag. They also find at times the alternate baits attract fewer rubbish fish. We have already seen plenty of whiting around the 50cm mark, and the only reason they’re under the 1kg mark is because they are a little light in condition. However, once they have been in the bay for a while they will fatten up and weigh what we would expect. The Rhyll boat ramp is back open, and while there seem to be some obvious problems that need to be sorted out I guess it’s going to need a little time for people to get used to it. By the end of the season we will have a much better idea of whether it’s going to work. They tell us that Newhaven is next on the list, and it’s important that you have your say to ensure that the end result is practical and functional. People who design a lot of these things don’t actually use them, and so have no idea how it will work best – just like the people who will use it have no idea of the engineering involved. The best approach for projects like these is when they call for submissions. Get together with a group or your fishing club and form your ideas to then submit as a group. This way it narrows the field of information, is more consistent in what is needed, and we might get closer to a design that will work. 500 submissions, all different, will be an overload of information and could lead to most heading for the too hard basket. It’s also pointless complaining after it is done if you haven’t bothered to have a say at the beginning. NOVEMBER 2022

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Salmon galore at Lakes Entrance LAKES ENTRANCE

Steven Pryke

October is generally known as the windy time of year in the Gippsland Lakes but this year it seem to be

Rigby Island on a strong run-in tide has been very productive for King George whiting. Focusing your efforts on the run-in tides will make a major difference to your results with a lot more bites coming when this

A typical weed dwelling bream from Lake Tyers. the wet time of year! The whole East Coast is getting lots of rain and it seems that as soon as we get a glimmer of clean water in the lakes, we get more rain. LAKES ENTRANCE With muddy brown water flowing out of the many rivers, it’s only time before Lake Entrance receives this muddy murky water. This discolouration can be quite discouraging for many anglers but there’s still plenty of options for keen anglers.

clean water makes its way into the lake’s system. It’s salmon galore! Australian salmon have been everywhere lately with anglers having great success through the lower parts of the lakes. Areas from Metung to Lakes Entrance have been productive, especially on the run-in tide. The mixing of clean and dirty water has been an ideal area to target these aggressive predators, as they use their colour change to target baitfish. Working soft

plastics minnows, like Flick Baits, down this current line has been extremely productive and great fun. North Arm Bridge has been a popular spot for landbased anglers. Large schools of salmon and yellow mullet have frequently been caught around the bridge. Small soft plastic minnows have been very appealing to salmon, especially ones that match the natural coloured baitfish . LAKE TYERS The lake has been fishing extremely well with recent rain. The lake level has risen and the water has been chocolate coloured in areas. All this extra water in the system has dropped the lake’s water temperature causing the fishing to shut down at times. But, with some consistent weather it shall improve.

Nowa Nowa is the main catchment for Lake Tyers making for a large amount of run off and freshwater spilling into the lake system. It makes for challenging fishing the Toorloo Arm, but the small arms are ideal as they’ll have clearer water. Small hardbodies, like the Atomic Shiner 45 and the Daiwa Double Clutch, have been extremely productive on the bream. In particular, if you work them down the side weedy drop offs or any fish holding structure, like fallen trees and logs. Non-weighted or extremely lightly weighted soft plastics, such as Gulp Crabbys or Ecogear Aqua Prawns, have been a great approach on the tougher fish, especially when the lack of wind can make the

Lake Tyers has been fishing extremely well lately.

A solid Lake Bunga Beach salmon. This one took a liking to a small metal lure.

bream very wary. October and November typically sees the lake system water temperature warming up, bring the mega dusky flathead out of hiding. The many points and mud flats throughout the lake system offer up great areas for anglers to target these monster ambush hunters. Early in the season can be a tricky time of year,

so don’t be afraid to throw a wide variety of soft plastics and swim baits. HAVE YOU BEEN FISHING? If you have been out for fish lately and have a great photo please send to stevenprykefishing@ gmail.com with short description and you could be featured in the edition of Fishing Monthly.

There’s a busy bream bite GIPPSLAND LAKES

Brett Geddes b.geddes@bigpond.com

November is always a busy time for bream anglers, and the good

news is that there are plenty of trophy fish from 45-48cm being released lately so let me help you find one. PAYNESVILLE AND HOLLANDS Chasing lake bream is usually best from late

summer into autumn, but we are finding a lot of big fish may have spawned early and are back from the rivers and out in areas like Newlands Arm and even Loch Sport. Quite a few thumping bream

Justin Kohte with a 47cm bream caught on lure while fishing from the lake jetties. 88

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have been caught by land-based anglers, and once again Justin Kohte has found some of the biggest up to 47cm. He and his brother Brayden continue to send me some incredible reports and pics to prove that you don’t need a boat to score good numbers or big fish. It makes sense too because we all know how stud bream hang around structure, and I reckon it’s easier to drop soft plastic lures straight down the sides of pylons while walking jetties. Another trick is to fish near unweighted plastics or suspending hardbodies and work them along the sides of moored boats because bream often sit hard up right under their hulls. Bait anglers can use those same techniques with prawn, shrimp and sandworm. The real trouble begins when you try hauling in your catch because in a boat or kayak you can steer big bream away from the structure but when To page 89

Some big bream are lurking in the snags at Hollands, and a few perch will be there with them.

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Snook, salmon and surf PORT ALBERT

Brett Geddes b.geddes@bigpond.com

As usual, plenty of late spring wind has played havoc with anglers’ plans, resulting in abandoned trips or at best, trying to hide in sheltered waters. And when we did get calm weather days, the tides were unfavourable! As you’d expect, on good days the waters have been busy with fish-starved anglers, and the 90 Mile Beach shark season is well underway. THE NINETY MILE BEACH Surf fishing in South Gippsland is fast becoming a popular form of landbased game fishing. For over five years now, switched-on anglers have employed drones and game rods to target mainly big sharks. I’ve seen plenty

of bronze whalers hit the beach, and I’m talking up to 10ft long and better. It’s so good to see nearly all of those sharks released, but there are plenty of school and gummy sharks as bycatch that will find a BBQ or deep frier. The days of casting 14ft long surf rods from the beach are not over; it’s still great fun and can produce a lot of fish, but if you’re serious about trophy sharks then drones are all the go. I also see some whopper hammerheads at times, and small white pointers around 6-8ft are fairly common. It’s nice to see them making a comeback. All surf anglers need to very mindful of releasing the protected whites, quickly and in good order. SURFACE SALMON Each year I so look forward to some of the best fun any of us can have. I’m talking about hooking

salmon on surface lures. You don’t even need a popper or walk-the-dog lure – you can just use simple unweighted soft plastics. Most plastics we use are fairly buoyant, and you can work them really fast. I make my own hardbody poppers, and after I get my ‘salmon fix’ and pull about 20 or 30 odd fish, I do something a bit tricky. Because I always use double hooks, they are very easy to remove because they don’t need split rings. So instead of hauling in salmon and fighting them all the way to the net for hours on end, I remove the hooks and just enjoy the spectacle of them chasing and crashing into my lure. They will even launch clear out of the water in their mad attack. So often they will really hang onto the lure for an amazingly long time, and even pull

Every year when the salmon are thick, the author gets his fix. They are such good sport. These fish were all caught on surface lures, and made yummy fish patties.

Ever thought of chasing squid on the fly rod? It’s great fun. Neil Morrison created some squid flies to show the author how it’s done.

drag! It’s so funny to see when you know there are no hooks involved. Just quickly I want to talk about eating Australian salmon. Most anglers treat salmon as a taboo species for the plate, refusing to even try them. True, if they are bigger fish over 1.5kg and they’re cooked like other species in the pan, or in breadcrumbs/battered, they’re not very good. However, in curry patties or fish cakes I reckon they are exceptional. My trick is to quickly zap the diced fillets in the microwave so they are just barely steam cooked and not dried out. This makes them easy to break up and mix with other ingredients, and surprisingly removes most of their ‘fishy’ flavour or smell. Try it! I never use the same mix when making patties. I make up heaps of patties with all or some of the following: red or green Thai curry paste, onions, garlic, ginger, sultanas, fresh herbs (e.g. coriander, mint, basil and garlic leaves), pineapple

pieces, grated carrot and zucchini, diced chillies and capsicums. Then you just add some egg and cornflour to bind it all, and finally a generous coating of panko breadcrumbs. I’m telling you, even very fussy fish eaters enjoy eating them. SNOOK, GARFISH AND WHITING I got an interesting bycatch recently while I was chasing Welshpool perch on lures – I caught some big sea gars about 45-50cm long, and whiting up to 38cm. It amazes me how predatory those two species are at times, and it’s quite incredible how they can fit a sizeable hook in their mouth, let alone attack a 2-3” soft plastic! On the same lures I also caught a few grass whiting around 32cm, and two big snook between 70-80cm. LOOKING AHEAD I’ll have plenty of news next issue on where to target your favourite species for the Christmas holidays, but for the month ahead it’s going to be prime whiting time. This is when the big

40-45cm fish move into the estuaries, so I’ll be almost targeting them exclusively. Hotspots will be around the Manns and Port Albert entrances and also the channels around Sunday Island. Welshpool seems to hold bigger whiting, but they are really spread out. Rock and yank flathead should also be on your radar now, but you really need to work the last two hours of a dropping tide and the first hour of the incoming. Soft plastic lures work fine, but on some days a good old big bluebait will score you twice as many flatties. The trick for getting plenty of flatties is to keep the bait moving all the time, either drifting in the boat or, better still, anchor up and use a light sinker and let the tide do the work for you. Cast well up-current, and when your rig stops moving and rolling along the bottom you can bet a flathead has hold of it! The squid numbers should also keep going up until Christmastime, so always have jigs on board.

trucks lurking in the snags. Another area being overlooked these days but well worth searching is Duck Arm and while searching for big bream you may also find a few dusky flathead. THE RIVERS Spawning season is in full swing and the two hotspots are the middle section of the Tambo and the upper reaches of the Nicholson. There are schooling fish in deeper water that are mostly 30-35cm but the bigger models as usual are on the edges of rock walls or in the better tree snags. Sandworm bait is by far the most effective, and live shrimp is the next best.

of small perch, and they have been there for months now. The odd bigger fish over 40cm has shown up around dawn or dusk. If I was after a big river bream I’d be heading for the Nicho and start right near the boat ramp on the bridge pylons, then head downstream and work all the rock walls deep and slow. WHERE TO GET SANDWORM I have some news to answer those people asking me where to source bait these days. After we sadly lost our best local source of live worm and shrimp when Bairnsdale Bait Supply in Mcleod Street shut down, we have all been wondering where to get our

best bream bait. Right near the Nicholson River bridge a big flash new store has been open for over a year now, and it sells live worm and probably shrimp too. It may pay to pre-order your fresh live sand worm as it may disappear quickly during holiday times so give them a call on 03 5156 8288. I’m pretty sure you can also get the same bait at The Black Stump store in Johnsonville at the turn off to the Tambo River boat ramp. KING GEORGE WHITING Once again I’m hearing that the whiting are back for another summer, and the usual areas from Metung to Kalimna will

be the main hotspots. Live shrimp is a gun bait and I reckon mussel works as well or even better than pipi baits. Strangely, squid strips don’t seem to work as well on our Gippy Lakes whiting as it does on fish in Westernport or Port Philip Bay. For those willing to try whiting on lures your best bet is to try Hurricane Sting blades and work them with small constant hops and every so often let the lure pause for a few seconds. The best thing about that lure is your bycatch of snapper, bream and flathead, which will keep you very busy.

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you’re standing on the jetty there are obvious problems! The best insurance policy here is to upgrade your leaders to at least 10lb and fish a very tight, if not locked up drag. Have a longhandled net within easy reach at all times so that you can quickly surprise a big bream early in the fight. I’ve had continued success in the Paynesville canals recently and once again I’ve been on foot and enjoyed plenty of action with bream to 40cm. Hollands has been a little slow, as it often is at this time of year, but I have still found a few

The best lure method is a soft plastic on a 1/16oz or 1/12oz jighead. As I predicted, a lot of bream spawned early this year and I won’t be the least bit surprised if they actually have two spawning runs this season because it just keeps raining. If we get increased flow rates in the rivers it may see bream stay in the upper reaches of these streams even into the new year. The Mitchell River has once again been a little disappointing as far as bream are concerned, and that’s quite unusual with its high flow of good clean water. The highway bridge in Bairnsdale is still holding amazing numbers

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Both lakes fishing well MALLACOOTA/EDEN

Kevin Gleed captainkev@wildernessfishingtours.com

The busy period is in sight, and with the summer weather on the way and visitors arriving, the fishing will be on the improve. This will keep visitors and locals happy after the cold winter period. At the time of writing, the offshore water temperature is around 14°C, which is right on average

for this time of year. In the coming weeks it will rise to around 16°C. All reports indicate there are good opportunities to catch some quality fish offshore, with reports of southern bluefin tuna in close. The problem has been the weather, with the windy conditions not allowing the boats to head offshore and try their luck. The fishing for tiger flathead and sand flathead will only improve as the water warms. The Mallacoota area can provide great fishing for

both of these species, along with good catches of gummy shark. The main thing to remember over the summer months is to get out there early, catch your fish and get back before the wind really starts blowing. Luckily there is no need to travel too far to catch fish, with plenty of good catches coming from in front of the aerials and out around Gabo Island. Fishing along the local beaches over the colder period is all about salmon, and the colder

Plenty of tailor around this size are in the lake, terrorising the baitfish schools.

In the warmer months, catching enough for a feed is not too hard. These days, many anglers choose to release their fish.

water also sees some bigger than average tailor being caught. The warmer water will see yellowfin bream, sand whiting and a few other species show up as well. Some years good numbers of dart can be caught, depending on just how warm the water gets. Good tidal movement in the lake has been great for the system, with healthy weed beds forming, which is great to see. These beds supply plenty of food for the fish, and provide great habitat for prawns and other aquatic creatures. Both the top and bottom lake have been

fishing well, with dusky flathead being caught in the shallows. As the water warms these fish will move into deeper water alongside the shallows. This allows them to find their comfort level, which in turn will see them on the feed. For those who want to chase flathead, fish will also be found upstream past Gypsy Point. If you’re travelling in these areas, take it easy as there are plenty of shallow areas, and these areas are constantly changing. Yellowfin bream and black bream are being caught in both the top and

bottom lake, with good numbers of black bream also in the rivers and creeks that feed into the lake. Anglers have also been catching silver trevally and blackfish. A great area to target the silver trevally is the weed beds alongside the channel at the front of the lake, with lightly-weighted soft plastics often doing the trick. The sand whiting will increase in numbers over the summer months, with a good entrance allowing fish to move freely from the ocean beaches into the lake system.

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The rewards of perseverance BEMM RIVER

Robyn Sturgess

The recent Grand Final Long Weekend saw the town buzzing, with plenty of people about, keeping local businesses busy. There are lots of options for anglers, with

the entrance now closed (at the time of writing) and high water providing good access to the river and other areas by boat. We’ve had a mixed bag of weather lately; rain and prevailing winds have made conditions difficult at times, but those anglers who have persevered have been rewarded with some quality

Ian Griska with a nice bream caught on a Sprat 85 SP in the lake. Shaun Karlik with a brace of bream hooked on motoroil Slim SwimZ rigged on a 1/16oz TT Headlockz jighead. fish. Both bait and lures have been getting results. A lot of bream around the 30-37cm mark have been caught in the river with the spawning run. Salmon and Quality bream are being caught on both bait and lures. tailor are still dominant in the

channel, and they just love chasing lures. For those of you who don’t have a boat, don’t be deterred as there are some lovely spots to fish along the riverbank, plus boat hire is

available in the town. David and I would like to advise that we have sold our boat hire business to Mick and Leesa Tutty at Hooked On The Bemm holiday accommodation. We thank all our hire boat customers over the past 19 years, and we wish Mick and Leesa all the best. We have no

doubt they will continue to fulfil your hire boat requirements in the future. We can now offer extra accommodation as we have had a new unit built this year, called ‘Chateau Mo’. Give us a call on 0427 584 233 to secure your accommodation bookings.

Watch out for Murphy’s Law MARLO

Jim McClymont mcclymont@net-tech.com.au

The weather is fine, the rivers are running inside their banks and the ocean is flat, making for ideal fishing conditions. Reports are coming in of anglers fishing offshore from Cape Conran bagging out on big flathead. Gurnard are also in big numbers, salmon are plentiful,

squid, and gummy shark and barracoota are in good numbers. Also, it won’t be long before the warm water currents come down from the northern states and move into Bass Strait, bringing with them big schools of baitfish, closely followed by the pelagic predators that feed on them. But just when you thought you could get excited, Murphy’s Law strikes again! The boat ramp

at Cape Conran has closed until 13 December for a complete overhaul to bring it up to safety standards. It’s frustrating in the short term, but eventually it will benefit all anglers who like to fish offshore. The surf fishing is incredibly good as usual, with plenty of salmon along the whole ocean beachfront. Anglers have reported getting a salmon every cast spinning with metal lures, with many

salmon over 60cm. They have been acting like barramundi with their tail walking. Bait anglers fishing with surf rods are also catching their share of salmon. The shore-based game fishing brigade are gearing up for the coming season, with all anglers preparing their tackle for the big bronze whalers and other target species for catch and release. Deacon Bentley was the first to hook-up on an 8-footer, which was released after a photo. Since then, several other big bronze whaler sharks have been caught and released. The estuary is living up to expectations, with lots of reports of bream being taken from both the Snowy and Brodribb rivers. Most fish have been caught on frozen prawn and sandworm baits. Jess Sanna and Matt Welsh recently had an enjoyable day fishing near the second

Deacon Bentley with a solid bronze whaler. island using sandworm, and they almost bagged out on bream ranging from 30cm up to 42cm. Reports of estuary perch and luderick have been few, but it should not be long before they are being

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Just go with the flow ROBINVALE

Rod Mackenzie codmac@bigpond.net.au

“A land of drought and flooding rains.” Poet Dorothea Mackellar was spot on when she penned this line, and it’s as Aussie as blowflies and BBQs. It was but a short time ago when many of our inland rivers were in the grip of drought, with the Darling amongst those worst hit. I remember all too well trudging the parched river bed, dry and dusty, with the crunch of mussel shells underfoot, and the sad sight of sun-bleached tortoise frames upturned in the heat. It was a lunar landscape far removed from the tranquil flows of a river that’s normally full of life. Roll the clock forward and the Darling is running a banker, awash with good numbers of golden perch and yabbies on the move. We do indeed live in a land of vast extremes, where the ebb and flow of life, as Mackellar reminds us, ‘pays us back three-fold’. Most of our rivers are running high to overflowing, and anglers

A drink for the trees and the reason the yabbies are on the move.

Darcy Hann with a couple of good-sized golden perch from the Darling River. have had to go with the flow to get a fish. Backwater bait sessions are norm for high river conditions, and can turn up some ripper golden perch as they

prospect over new ground. In fact, I find it easier to catch golden perch from almost any river when it’s running high and turbid. It’s a simple procedure

Yellows on the chew SHEPPARTON

Nick Brown teamriverrats@hotmail.com

We have seen some super high levels again this past month in the rivers around Shepparton, and at the time of writing this article we were expecting even more spring rains. There have been limited reports coming in, but I have had the odd one trickle in. Worms fished on flooded grass banks have been working, with a few yellowbelly and carp caught down towards Jordans Bend and out Rafterys. With a very wet spring predicted, we may see heights run high for a longer period. Finding ways to target fish in the flow is key, and using smaller lures in the flooded banks (or bait in the same areas) will be key. Bassman Compacts, small Codgers, Old Mates and TN60 Jackalls rigged with singles are all great options this spring in both the Goulburn and Broken rivers. IRRIGATION CHANNELS The yellowbelly are 92

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on the chew in the channels around Shepparton, and also those channels heading in and out of Waranga Basin. Targeting bridges and drop bars has been the best way to target the yellowbelly, with the standout lures being TN60 Jackalls and small Bassman Compact spinnerbaits. Drifting worms along the shallow, grassy banks has been the best method for those bait fishing, with redfin and yellowbelly both being caught this way. KIALLA LAKES It’s now golden time at Kialla, with heaps of reports coming in over the past month of yellowbelly biting regularly on both bait and lures. Scrub worms, either floated or lightly weighted on the drop-off ledges, have been the best bait fishing method. Casting soft plastics and small chatterbaits has been the best way to chase these Kialla yellowbelly, with the rock walls and sandbars being stand-out areas. WARANGA BASIN It’s been a windy and wet spring so far, which has made fishing at the basin a little tricky. However, when the wind has dropped off, those who have been on the water have reported plenty of smaller

redfin being trolled up in the 8-12ft range. The 3m RMG in the orange/white or redfin colour has been working great. Anglers casting lures have used the windblown banks and points to their advantage, as the wind pushes all the water and bait to the blown banks. If it’s safe enough, fish these areas as it’s always more productive then the calmer waters. Bait fishing from the bank is still producing plenty of carp and some smaller redfin, with worms working best, especially from the banks at Harrimans. STOCKING With plenty of rivers in flood, we now have to shift our focus to some less affected waterways. Thanks to the VFA, these areas have been heavily stocked in recent times, with some waterways receiving a lot of catchable sized fish. The following areas have received a stocking boost for all of us to enjoy: • Victoria Lake – Shepparton; • Arboretum Dam – Euroa; • Bartlett Lake – Tatura; • Golf Course Dam – Longwoood; and • Mooroopna Rec Reserve Lake – Mooroopna.

where the bite is always out of the main flow, close to a snag. A running sinker rig straight to a hook loaded with worms and you’re in the game. Most bites come in the first few minutes of placing the bait, and a good snag will often produce numerous perch in succession. As the weather continues to warm, the occasional carp will hoover up your bait, but the bite is different, as too is the fight. It’s actually been good to get a few carp in the mix of late, as they are first-class yabby bait and you only need a couple to bait the nets, especially if they have a bit of size about them. Small cod too have been muscling in on the baits, but generally where the water has a little more flow. If you are catching more cod than perch, look for snags just out of the flow. This should put you in the right spot. With most of the locks out or under, the general perch onslaught has been non-existent. No barriers means no stacking in numbers, where fish are evenly spread, pausing and feeding in natural pockets and eddies close to the snags.

Local river shrimp have been a little slow coming on, but they should grow in number as the water warms. They make great bait, with the perch finding these translucent critters hard to resist. Good numbers of

yabbies have already started to run, and this should only get better as the rivers get bigger. Remember, there are bag limits on these tasty crustaceans, so enjoy the bounty the big flows bring. All up, the fishing has been great and this should

Clinton Hann with a good boil of yabbies.

A nice haul of yellas fishing the backwater in the Murray River near Wemen.

continue as the water temperatures climb and the weather improves. An unfortunate side of a big river and heaps of water is the prolific breeding of mosquitoes. Remember to bring insect repellent and make sure you cover up or these things will drive you insane. Not to mention the health risks they pose with Ross River virus, encephalitis, Barmah Forest virus, and dengue virus all on the list. With bigger flows to come, we can hope on a ripper breeding season for our native species, and fingers crossed no Black water.

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Plenty of golden alternatives to Murray cod storages and so on can hold redfin, and November is a great time of the year to fish them.

WANGARATTA

Robbie Alexander

November is a great time to go fishing in North East Victoria, with most species being active and willing to bite, except Murray cod of course, because the season is still closed for them until December. MURRAY COD The only place that remains open to Murray cod fishing all year round is Lake Eildon, so if you just cannot wait another month to get a cod fix, head to Lake Eildon. YELLOWBELLY November is widely regarded as the best month of the year to go yellowbelly fishing in North East Victoria. Pretty much any waterway that has yellowbelly in it is worth fishing at this time of the year. My favourite place to head is Lake Nillahcootie, where yellowbelly are abundant thanks to fish stocking. I do not catch a lot of big yellowbelly in Lake Nillahcootie, but I do usually pick up a few and often come home with one or two legalsized fish for my efforts in November each year.

fly fishing in November for this reason. I am not a great fly fisherman, and prefer to fly fish at the easiest

Small soft plastics can be deadly on trout before the streams start to warm up during summer.

November is widely regarded as the best month of the year to fish for yellowbelly. This one was caught in Broken Creek. them alive. There are many other smaller waterways that are stocked with yellowbelly, including some of the family-friendly fisheries, as well as the Ovens, Broken

TROUT I love trout fishing in November. In the first half of the month the water is still usually cool enough

time of the year, which is often November. Of course, this is all subject to how much spring rainfall we get, but

and may be worth fishing if you’re after a feed of redfin. If you’re willing to travel a little bit further, Lake Hume and the Waranga Basin usually fish very well for redfin during November.

Lipless crankbait lures are very popular with anglers targeting yellowbelly.

November can be a great time of the year to target redfin. If you are wanting to target big, fat, trophy-sized yellowbelly in November, my advice would be to head to Lake Hume. Lake Hume is getting a reputation as the number one trophy yellowbelly fishery in the region, due to the monsters that turn up there each year. Lake Eildon also has some very large yellowbelly in it, and is also worth trying. Lipless crankbaits and medium-sized hardbody lures seem to be the lure of choice for many yellowbelly anglers. I myself have caught a lot of spring yellowbelly on both of these types of lures. Angling with baits of worms or small yabbies can also be very productive. Live shrimp are by far the best yellowbelly bait if you can catch them and keep

and Goulburn rivers. All of these are worth fishing for yellowbelly during November, but in the rivers I highly recommend using bait rather than lures to reduce your chances of interrupting any spawning Murray cod. The risk of disrupting a spawning Murray cod is always there, but it is greatly reduced by angling with small baits such as worms rather than dragging a large lure past a territorial cod protecting its eggs. REDFIN November can see some great redfin fishing in North East Victoria. In the Ovens River catchment, the main redfin lakes of Lake William Hovell and Lake Buffalo often fish quite slowly at this time of the year, but they are usually just starting to fire up

There are a lot of small unmarked waterways in the Wangaratta area. Old mining dams, lagoons, decommissioned water

for the trout to be really active, and the insect life usually explodes at this time of the year. I usually do a fair bit of

November is a great time of the year to break out the fly rod, thanks to the insect life that the warmer weather brings.

November is usually a wonderful time of the year to go trout fishing. The Ovens River itself, along with tributaries such as the Buckland, Buffalo and King River (upstream of Lake William Hovell) are all worth fishing. So too are the many small tributaries that feed these rivers. As mentioned, fly fishing can be very successful in November, but so too can small soft plastics. Small, natural coloured soft plastics can be deadly on trout in the streams at this time of the year. Those anglers wanting to fish with bait should try using grasshoppers. OTHER SPECIES The region’s carp are usually on the bite in November, and can be found in most waterways away from the mountains. Yabbying is usually at its peak at this time of the year, with the water warming right up. NOVEMBER 2022

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Yellas are up and about YARRAWONGA

Tony Bennett codclassic@bigpond.com

As usual, knowing where to start at this time of year is difficult, as we’re in the middle of a closed cod season and the traditional run of spring yellas are yet to fire. In mid to late October, once a bit of warmer weather has graced us, the yellowbelly are generally up and about somewhere within the lake or further upstream around Bundalong and its backwaters. The Bundalong area has a maze of shallower backwaters, lagoons and creeks that provide some great yella fishing. It may be interesting this year as we are currently receiving excessive water flows from further upstream (Hume and Dartmouth)

and this does not look like ceasing any time soon. The Bundalong area tends to flood out through the back lagoons, making the fishing a bit tougher. This time of year also sees generous amounts of yellas schooling up in the faster running water around the mouth of both the main weir near the train bridge, and the Mulwala canal. Your best bet whilst targeting these critters are TN60 Jackalls (or similar), 50-70mm hardbodied lures, smaller profiled spinnerbaits or blades. Fishos should be aware that Murray cod season is now closed in the lake, and targeting of these fish is prohibited. Any cod that are encountered must be released immediately. Another important and timely reminder is that from 1 September

through to 30 November inclusive, the water below the Yarrawonga weir in the Murray River, downstream through Cobram to the traffic bridge at Tocumwal, is totally closed to all forms of fishing. Planning is in full swing for the iconic Yamaha Cod Classic – Lake Mulwala, Australia’s largest inland freshwater fishing event. It will be great to celebrate an event that has outlasted the effects of COVID and is sure to return to its former glory in time, whilst other events unfortunately fail to survive. The weekend of 3-4 December will see Lake Mulwala come alive with an expected 2000+ anglers vying for the $100K+ prizes on offer. Prizes include five Yamaha/Quintrex/ Humminbird boating packages. You would be crazy to miss what is now not

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Rising water levels and associated flooding BENDIGO

Roger Miles codhuntertours@bigpond.com

The Bendigo region has received a significant amount of rainfall over the last month. This rain has produced a very good run off into our river systems. Water levels in our local impoundments have risen drastically and we are now in the situation that all our local impoundments are reaching near capacity levels. There has already been some minor flooding in the region. Given the current conditions there is a very good chance we may see more flooding events over the next couple of months. LAKE EPPALOCK The last month is a good example of how quick conditions can change. When writing this report last month, Lake Eppalock water levels were at 59% of capacity. In one month, the lake’s water levels have now risen to 98.5% of capacity. There are some very good inflows still running into the lake. There is a very good chance in the next couple of days that Lake Eppalock will reach 100% plus capacity and the spillway will start running. With these large volumes of water running into Lake Eppalock the water clarity has deteriorated a lot. The water clarity is the poorest in the Twin River section of the lake and down the Campaspe Reach. The water clarity is also poor in the section where Mount Ida Creek runs into the lake. The area where the water 94

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This golden perch was caught on this UV coloured lure. Lure colour selections with ultraviolet colours are good options in poor water clarity. clarity is currently the best is the Kimbolton Pool and the lower sections of the lake. The productivity in the fishing has already started to improve. Bait fishing around the shoreline with worms and small yabbies is now a good productive option. Anglers are landing good numbers of carp, small redfin and the occasional golden perch. The numbers of golden perch being caught by anglers bait fishing will increase over the next couple of weeks as the water warms up and more fish move into the shallower edges to feed. For anglers chasing golden perch on lures the productivity in the fishing has been improving. With the rising water levels the best fishing has been around the edges of the lake. The shorelines with good amounts of vegetation have often been the most productive banks.

As the water levels have been rising over the banks, this has provided the fish with a smorgasbord of food. Good lure options for the golden perch have been lipless crankbaits, blades, small hardbody lures and suspending hardbody lures. While the fishing is not great yet, when the water clarity settles and water temperatures increase a bit more, get ready because the fishing is going to be extremely good. CAMPASPE RIVER The Campaspe River has often been running high and dirty this past month due to the amount of rainfall the region has had. The rainfall and resulting runoff has seen the water clarity reduce significantly in the Campaspe River. With the current conditions, fishing reports from this system have been few and far between. If

you are planning to fish the Campaspe River over the next couple of months always check the conditions before going. There is a high chance that the Campaspe River will experience some flooding events over the next couple of months. After these flooding events when the river settles some very good fishing will be experienced by anglers. Bait fishing always is a good option in the dirtier water. Shrimp, worms and yabbies are good bait selections in the river. For those anglers fishing with lures, bright ultraviolet colours such as pink, orange, chartreuse and fluoro purple are great colour choices in the dirtier water. Good areas to target over the next couple of months can be below any weirs because with the high flows down the river’s system, good numbers of fish can concentrate in these areas.

CAIRN CURRAN Water levels have also increased significantly at this location over the last month. Cairn Curran is currently at 97% of capacity. I recently had a local angler contact me to inform me that the boat ramps had been closed at this location and recreational users were unable to put a boat in. This is concerning as it seems to be a growing trend for the water authorities at the present time to restrict boat access when impoundments reach maximum water levels. At the time of writing this report, Tullaroop reservoir and Laanecoorie Reservoir have also been closed to boating. During this period the Loddon catchments has experienced some minor flooding. I am all for safety on our waterways but I do not see the logic in closing a reservoir because it is at or near maximum capacity. An argument can be very easily made that when any impoundment or reservoir is near capacity, it is often the safest time to boat the location. These locations all have exclusion zones and marker buoys for no boat access near the dam walls. If these areas were in major flooding and large volumes of debris were on the water and significant current flows etc. I would be more understanding about the action taken. If similar action was taken by other water authorities boat users would not be able to put a boat on nearly any impoundment from Victoria to Queensland because nearly every impoundment is at high levels. If you are being affected by a closure on your local waterway, contact your local member of parliament and see if you can get clarification

on why it has been closed. It is concerning when the State Government is trying to encourage more anglers to get into fishing and issues like restricted access occurs. I have just received some positive information that the boat ramps at Cairn Curran have just been reopened. But the closures are still current at Tullaroop and Laanecoorie reservoirs. LODDON RIVER The Loddon River has been running high and dirty over the last month. The Loddon River has experienced some minor flooding already. There is a very good chance we may see some more flooding events down this system over the next couple of months. Not many anglers have been fishing the Loddon River over the last month due to the current conditions. If planning a trip to the Loddon River over the next couple of months it will pay to check the conditions before going. While the water clarity remains poor, the most productive fishing will continue to be by those anglers fishing with bait. When the current flows reduce and the river settles and water clarity starts to improve, there will be some very productive lure fishing. Unfortunately, with the current conditions this is nearly impossible to predict. My advice is to keep an eye on the impoundments water levels and a couple of weeks after they drop and water flows reduce, then the water clarity will be starting to improve and this will be a good time to head out and start chasing some fish on your favourite lures.

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Tullaroop is on fire BALLARAT

Shane Stevens

The fishing season is well and truly underway around Ballarat and the Central Highlands

and look at the weather conditions. Overcast, sultry days are the best for the mayfly hatches throughout November and December, prior to the weather getting too warm. The bait fishers should

Carlo Jarvis with a PB 57cm brown trout from Tullaroop, caught on a Mrs. Simpson fly pattern. Image courtesy of Rod McNeight. Region of Victoria. The La Nina weather pattern has ensured there has been plenty rain, and all our lakes and reservoirs are full and overflowing. Some of our reservoirs in the district have been closed to boating as they are overflowing. These are precautionary measures put in place by the relevant water authorities to ensure the safety of boaters. The abundance of water has ensured there is plenty of food around for the feeding trout, which are foraging around the shallows now that our weather is starting to warm up. We will see insects hatching morning, noon and night. These include mayfly, damselflies, and mud-eyes. The trout and redfin will home in on these new food sources. We anglers will need to change our tactics, which include using specific fly patterns to replicate mayflies and mud-eyes. Look at the times of the day that coincide with the hatches, 96

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start to use mud-eyes (spider or coutas), with early mornings, lunchtime and evenings being the best. I have a remarkably simple theory with my fishing: the fish eat when we eat. This theory has worked well for me over the years. Tullaroop Reservoir continues to produce some excellent brown and rainbow trout, for anglers fly fishing, bait fishing and casting lures. The reservoir is overflowing and has been for some time. With the La Nina weather set to continue, Tullaroop could overflow deep into the summer. At the time of writing, the water clarity is still extremely poor in most of the reservoir, and

Nathan Angee has been getting good results on Bent Minnow lures on Lake Wendouree. Image courtesy of Nathan Angee.

This Tullaroop brown trout found the author’s Black Beetle fly irresistible. with the continual inflow of water, it could take a long time to clear. The water clarity hasn’t

Lake Wendouree has been producing some excellent results for Mark Townsend. This 60cm rainbow fell to a Shrek fly pattern. Image courtesy of Mark Townsend.

bothered the trout at all. I have put a lot of time and effort into fishing Tullaroop over the spring months, and

have been rewarded for my efforts. I have changed my tactics from fishing lures to fly fishing, focusing on the shallower bays and shorelines, especially the bays. The water has flooded over virgin ground for the first time since 2011. A huge quantity of grubs, slugs, beetles and other morsels have been flooded out, and the trout have decided to made the most of this opportunity while it is there. I have never seen trout feeding on beetles at Tullaroop, but then, I have hardly ever seen beetles hatching before at Tullaroop. On one such session recently, I fished a couple of areas with no success. I then moved to a shallow bay, where I found a trout feeding on black beetles, which were being flooded out of the ground. This

Bill Reddick is having a purple patch on Lake Wendouree. This 52cm brown ate Bill’s long-tailed carrot fly. Image courtesy of Bill Reddick.

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Seeking sheltered spots CRATER LAKES

Rod Shepherd

The fickle weather has made it hard to get out for a fish. On the lakes the wind can really whip up and make it very uncomfortable to fish, either from a boat or from the bank. However, the upper reaches of the Merri and Hopkins rivers have sheltered spots in which to cast a line, even though the water is dirty and high. The big browns are active, and shallow or surface lures cast around rapids and fastrunning water are catching fish to around 60cm. The browns that are in full

spawning mode don’t really eat, but those that already have spawned are starving to say the least. The fish still spawning are very aggressive, and will often attack a lure simply out of aggression. The Mount Emu Creek is also well worth a look, as so many bridges cross this waterway, giving anglers bank access to some very fishy water. Lake Bullen Merri has tiger trout to 50cm taking lures cast and trolled near the bank. Some of these fish are hard to correctly identify as most fish taken out of the lake lose most of their colouration and turn a simple silver. Those in the know can tell the difference,

but I find it hard. Purrumbete has some trophy browns to 8lb+ taken around the lake’s fringes on cast and trolled hardbodies. First and last light are the prime times. Tiger and cheetah trout to 50cm are the bycatch. The redfin are a tad hit and miss; they seem to be spawning. However, if you move often, sooner or later you will come across a school feeding at depth. Live minnow, soft plastics and metal blades are all working in depths of around 15m. Some solid Chinook salmon to 6lb are also taking offerings sent down for the reddies, so make sure that the terminal end of your gear is up to scratch.

There are still plenty of pan-sized reddies available at depth in Purrumbete. Fish Arrow paddle-tails on a 1/4oz jighead can work well once a school is located. Wendouree up during the day, fly fishing out of the boat. Mark had his best day ever recently on Wendouree, landing his new PB from the lake – a ripping 60cm rainbow trout which took his Shrek fly pattern. Not satisfied with one trout, he then nailed another. It was a magnificent brown around 45cm, once again on a Shrek fly pattern. I mentioned last month that fly fishers have been eagerly awaiting the mayfly hatches to start on Wendouree. Well they have

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trout was feeding on this in only inches of water, working a shoreline of about 30m. I cast my fly in several spots where the fish had been taking other beetles, but to no avail. I persisted, and with a bit of patience, I popped my fly where the trout had previously taken a beetle. Sure enough, the snout of a magnificent brown trout broke the surface and engulfed my black beetle fly. I set the hook and it was game on. This trout gave an excellent account of herself, and she measured in at 60cm. After a few photos she was released for someone else to catch. Rodney McNeight and his good friend Carlo Jarvis have been making the most of the high water levels at Tullaroop. Rod has been flyfishing for 35 years, while Carlo is just starting out – and what a year to be starting out while the fishing is so good at Tullaroop. Like myself, the boys have been targeting the shallower areas, generally on the western side. Carlo has been having a ball, catching some big rainbows and browns. He has had a couple of upgrades with his biggest trout on fly – a 57cm magnificent brown trout which found his Mrs. Simpson fly too irresistible not to eat. Carlo thinks that fly fishing is easy at the moment! Rod has also been getting amongst them, using a variety of flies including Stick Caddis, Black Nymphs and Mrs. Simpsons. During one session Rod landed only two trout out of five he had on, losing three

fired up and the trout are feeding on them. With the mayfly hatches well and truly underway now, we will see excellent reports coming through from our other mayfly fisheries in the district. These include Moorabool, Hepburn Lagoon and Newlyn Reservoir. I’m really looking forward to reaping the rewards and experiencing the excitement of fishing to rising trout sipping down little mayfly off the surface.

Rod McNeight has been landing some excellent brown and rainbow trout, including this 55cm model on a black nymph. Image courtesy of Rod McNeight. on sticks, bullrushes and saplings in the flooded margins. On another session Rod landed a 55cm brown trout on a black nymph. On the very next cast he started his slow figure-8 retrieve when his line tightened and he was wrestling another brown trout. After a good tussle he landed this brown, which had eaten his Stick Caddis fly pattern. I predict that the trout fishing in Tullaroop will continue to be excellent right up to Christmas, with the high-water levels and the insect activity being a bit behind in their life cycles due to the cooler water temperatures. The damselflies and mud-eyes are only just starting to hatch in numbers, which the trout love to feed on. The fishing after Christmas should see the redfin start

to fire up. Lake Wendouree has started to produce some excellent-size brown and rainbow trout, which have been caught on flies and lures. Nathan Angee and his father Steve have been out casting Bent Minnow surface lures, landing some quality browns and rainbows. With the shallow nature of Wendouree, the weather dictates how good the fishing can be. Generally, overcast days are the best, but this is not always the case. I sometimes head out on bright, blue sky days, and assume the fishing will be quiet, when suddenly some insects pop up and it’s game on. Go figure. Bill Reddick has hit Wendouree for some early morning sessions over the past couple of months.

He has been fishing with a team of flies, generally consisting of a Magoo (Woolly Bugger variant) and a long-tailed orange carrot fly. Bill has been fly fishing out of a drifting boat, using a drogue (sea anchor) to slow his drift down. Bill likes to target the edges of the main weed beds, with the wind direction dictating which weed bed he fishes along. Bill mixes his retrieves up a variety of slow, medium and fast retrieves, and he hangs his flies at the boat. Bill said the hang is the most important part of the retrieve. “It’s a must on every cast,” he said. Bill has landed some really nice sized brown trout recently, including 64cm and 52cm models. Mark Townsend has been hitting Lake

Stephanie King with a cracking Spaniard she caught off Exmouth.

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Fish putting on condition EILDON

Peter Burtchell

This November, Lake Eildon will be at full capacity, and its headwaters will be running hard. What happens or has happened downstream along the Goulburn River and beyond will depend on how

rivers around Eildon, brook trout and other species will be sure to do their best to devour as many mosquito larvae as they can find. On a recent fishing adventure, Shane Bardsley targeted brook trout in both the Jerusalem Creek and the Rubicon River, landing eight browns, four rainbows and finally Shane’s target

Robert Vonja with a nice metre-y. much rain falls throughout the state during October. With early predictions of flooding along the Murray Darling Basin, the State Government is recommending vaccination for Japanese encephalitis for those vulnerable age groups who spend more than four hours per day in the outdoors exposed to mosquitos. Mosquitos will not be as prolific in Eildon, however you should take precautions such as wearing long, loose-fitting clothing, applying effective mosquito repellents that contain DEET, and sleeping under a protective mosquito net if you’re outdoors. Along the creeks and

species, a very nice-looking brook trout. He also managed to land his first ever Lake Eildon Murray cod, which was much easier fishing from a boat versus traversing the creeks and river banks by foot. 15-year-old Makaira Muscat put in the hours during very arduous conditions to finally land her Lake Eildon personal best, measuring 120cm. Makaira was very impressed with the scenery at Eildon as it edged past 98% capacity in late September. With water lapping the high-water mark of the lake, fishing will be different from other years, when flat grass beds popular with feeding yellowbelly, redfin and roach were prevalent. Now these beds lay under tens of metres of water, which changes how the fish will be feeding. Overhanging branches will be the prime ambush spot for many Murray cod and yellowbelly during spring and summer. The new Sleeper Gill from Megabass, with its rounded flat sides,

Makaira Muscat managed her Lake Eildon personal best with a whopping 120cm Murray cod. putting it within striking distance of the ambush predators awaiting. Early October saw large schools of above-average size rainbow trout feeding in the reed beds along the Jerusalem Creek where it enters into the lake. The schools should remain

Shane with a targeted brook trout.

Shane’s first ever Lake Eildon Murray cod. will be a lure of choice as it can be skimmed across the surface of the water to land under the overhangs,

until the water temperature really heats up. With warmer temperatures rising, November will be a great

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Tucked away from the cold is Mick with a nice lake brown.

The increased fish activity in November coincides with the last major fishing competition for 2022, the Central Vic Lure Casters Super Series at Lake Eildon. It runs from Friday 11 November through to Sunday 13 November, and is hosted by the Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park. • For more information on fishing Lake Eildon you can contact the Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park, a friendly, familyorientated annuals cabin park and Houseboat Marina, that makes the perfect home away from home. When visiting Lake Eildon you can opt to stay in one of the floating apartments (Boatels), hire a houseboat or fishing vessel, visit the Megabass Elite Pro Store, or book a Megabass Elite Pro Fishing Tour with one of the many leading Australian Fishing guides operating from Jerusalem Creek. For more information on all of the activities and attractions that Lake Eildon has to offer, visit jerusalemcreek.com. au, give them a call on (03) 5774 2585 or email info@ jerusalemcreek.com.au.

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Tasmania

Supercharged summer ahead for anglers HOBART

Andrew Large

Anglers have been restricted by runs of low-pressure cells and blustery weather in recent weeks, causing frustration as these big weather patterns have left fish biting in most localities. Saltwater has seen sand flathead starting move in most areas. Water temperatures are still down but some action has been seen throughout Storm Bay and Tasman Peninsula waters. As late spring temperatures continue to rise, flathead will move into the shallows, and start hitting soft plastics and deep diving lures. Big runs of Australian salmon have been sighted off Sandy Bay. Cremorne and Pipeclay lagoons are experiencing a limited run of good fish to 2kg. Good days have been a bit patchy, but the rewards are there for persistent anglers. Huon River is also experiencing a good run of smaller salmon from Dover and further up into the channel toward Zoopool reef. Meanwhile, sand whiting have been encountered around Lewisham in the south, while good runs of King George have been experienced along the northern coastline and

northeast of the state. In deeper waters off the east coast, the odd tiger flathead has been caught. Upper Storm Bay has also seen fish caught. Spring snapper have been taken recently near Betsy Island and further south near Bruny Island. Deeper offshore reefs have historically given up early season fish. Calamari are available in most coastal locations at the moment. Patches of fish are available in the south of the state around White Beach and Adventure

Bay areas. Northern and southern closures for calamari are now in effect. Good-sized southern bluefin tuna are still taking lures in the southeast, with captures of schoolsized fish to 40kg being reported. Cape Pillar and Tasman Island seem to be the go-to areas. Estuary fishing around the state is generally fishing quite well, depending on runoff from recent rains. Late spring sea trout are running well in southern, western and northern rivers. The Pieman and

Freshwater Vic crabs Ross Winstanley

Who’s ever heard of crabs in Victoria’s Western District Lakes? Not many anglers, that’s for sure. But they’ve been there for a long time and are abundant in some waters. During August, Colac angler, Gary Holt was cleaning tiger trout he’d just caught in Lake Purrumbete when he spotted a number of small crabs among the stomach contents. What’s more, some crabs were still alive. Gary has been fishing the local lakes for most of his 69 years, particularly Lake Purrumbete where he owned an on-site cabin for years. Overall that time, he’d never seen crabs in the guts of any of the thousands of fish he’d cleaned. Further investigation showed that these freshwater crabs, 100

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third year straight, giving trout ideal conditions to feed up and put on weight. Highland areas haven’t been spared the wild weather battering either, but have still been fishing really well, with many waters producing above average sized fish. Bronte Lagoon sees all methods working well with spin, troll and fly all working whether landbased or from a boat. Four Springs in the north has seen rainbow trout to 2.2kg landed recently. Browns to 1.9kg have been

A well-conditioned Bronte Lagoon Brown trout taken on a BK Custom 70mm bibbed minnow.

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Arthur rivers have fished extremely well of late. The Derwent and Huon rivers continue to produce nice sea and resident trout, mainly due to a prolonged whitebait season. Anglers drift spinning the edges have done well with 70mm bibbed minnows. Bream action has been hot in the lower to mid reaches of estuary systems. Bream are content for the moment to chase whitebait. Freshwater areas have been fishing particularly well so far this season, with high water levels for the

scientifically known as Amarinus lacustris, are “Widespread in southeastern Australia, from Tasmania to the MurrayDarling basin in South Australia and Victoria” (Wikipedia). Strictly speaking, they’re not ‘freshwater’ crabs; they’re an estuarine species that also occur in low-salinity waters in some lakes and slow-flowing rivers. To the average angler, scientific names can seem to be academic mumbo-jumbo, but the Latin Amarinus means ‘not of the sea’ and lacustris means ‘of lakes’, which all seems to make sense. With an almost-circular grey-brown body of up to 10mm diameter, covered in fine hairs, this crab has an overall ‘leg-span’ of about 20mm. It feeds on plant and animal matter and is eaten by yabbies and freshwater crayfish – and by trout. Unlike many crabs, this species avoids a freeswimming larval stage.

Instead, females carry newly hatched young, as miniature crabs, under their abdomens until they reach a size large enough to live independently. From his Deakin University student days, Port Fairy angler, Scott Gray, observed these crabs in western Victorian lakes and streams. They are said to be particularly abundant in Lake Burrumbeet. He is not surprised to hear of them in Lake Purrumbete. Incidentally to this story, the species Amarinus lacustris was first described from a specimen taken from a lake near Auckland, NZ, in 1882. More recently, this species has been reported to be threatened in parts of NZ, with some populations “thought to have been lost to predation from introduced trout”. In Lake Purrumbete, this little crab is clearly holding its own among thriving populations of five introduced species: trout (three species), Chinook salmon, and redfin.

scoffing 2.5” black and gold Berkley T Tails. One of only two lakes on the eastern side of the state, Tooms Lake continues to fish well from last season and is still producing good brown and rainbow trout, which are feeding heavily on galaxias around the shorelines. All methods are working well. Presently the lake is spilling and will continue to do so for a while. Arthurs Lake, being near full, is producing good numbers of fish around the 1kg mark. Fish have been found around the edges all over the lake, with both fly and spin anglers all reporting good bags. Cowpaddock Bay to the north is central to all Great Lake has been fishing well again this month, with wellconditioned browns and rainbow trout being caught via all methods. The Tasmanian Devil in 48 and S12 has been working well around the edges, while the F9 Rapala Spotted Dog has been taking fish during the middle of the day. Woods Lake has been fishing well lately. Spin fishers drifting the edges have been taking quality fish to 1.3kg. Fly activity will increase now as insect life in the warming shallows begins to thrive. Tight lines this month as we head into what looks like a supercharged summer season ahead.

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Tasmania

Bring on the fun brigade OFFSHORE

Kelly Hunt

November is here and it’s amazing how swiftly it has come around again. This is the time in Tasmania when the water warms up and so does the fishing. Thank goodness, as the wet weather

THE SILVER DUO When I say ‘the silver duo’, I’m talking about Australian salmon and silver trevally. These two species are great fun on light tackle and school up out to sea, coming into most of our river systems looking for trouble. Arm yourself with a silver slice or a pocketful of soft plastics,

movements to excite a bit, just repeat for maximum success. The silver trevally are a little different. They like to see some hops and some erratic return speed, but then you should stop, pause, and let the plastic fall. Watch your braid in the water and look for the bite and strike. Good fights from both species will prevail, and if you are in the shallows looking for trevally around a ledge or rock bar, pause for long enough and you might trip up a solid bream. Places to try are the Leven River in Ulverstone and also the Mersey running through the city of Devonport. If you are further afield and find

the trevally fishery is catch and release. They do cook up OK fresh, but there are much better fish to eat on the coast. GOOD EATERS When it comes to good eating fish, you cannot go past whiting and flathead. The water is warming and this has both these particular species fired up and feeding. More and more people are ditching the old ways of drifting; clever boaters are setting up to fish on the anchor and getting some very pleasing results. It is a mindset change for most of us brought up on drift fishing as the only way to go, but the benefits speak for themselves.

Zac Smith and his dad Jamie with a very nice west coast trout. has been hanging on and the rivers have been flowing fresh water into our lower estuaries. However, while this is great for the trout fisher folk and flushes out our systems, it also slows the coastal saltwater fishing a touch. The dirty fresh water is not what we are about, as saltwater shore anglers. What we like to see on the incoming tide is the blue-green saltwater being dominant, and flowing in strong. This brings with it the little baitfish, and in behind them the fun brigade.

and they will find it. The shore-based anglers can look for a small point or turn in the bank that creates a pocket of slower water. If that is a little deeper then all the better. Cast long and wide with a 7-8ft rod around 3-5kg, and let your lure presentation sink. The salmon will like a few big wake-up rod tip whips. Wake them up and then use some turns of the reel handle to get them excited. Vary your retrieve speed from fast to crazy fast, and you will work out what they are looking for. Once you find the right

Zac Smith is a super keen young fisher who loves to catch hard-fighting trevally. yourself on the east coast, Georges Bay at St Helens is holding some very big silver trevally, and they are getting bigger each year. I get the sense that the lion’s share of

Anchoring in the right conditions allows you to bring the fish to you, and quite often they are the bigger fish. The more active and aggressive of species will come to the

This month’s junior feature angler Zac, with a King George whiting from the northwest coast. berley, and instead of catching the odd flathead after an hour or so, you may encounter a snapper or a decent gummy. This, as far as I’m concerned, is the attraction of fishing at anchor. I love creating an impromptu fish attracting device. The berley, if well made, will bring the tiny bait quite quickly, and before you know it you have schools of good-sized mackerel and couta swimming about. Catching these while your baits are soaking is a bonus for two reasons. One, they are good fun and keep you busy, and two, they are fantastic bait. We also find that the squid will come up on the berley, and they are fantastic eating in their own right, but the best berley for the species we first spoke about, whiting. Look for these fish along weed edges in the estuaries along the North West coast. You can even find them from the shore if the conditions allow, and you are set up to cast long and fish light. The areas to try are Moorlands Beach past East Devonport,

Bakers Beach and the east end of Buttons Beach. The longer evenings as the warmer weather comes to us make for some very enjoyable evenings with the long rods out. TUNA, WHERE ART THOU The southern bluefin off the northwest coast have been quiet and hard to find. There has been the odd crew out wide looking for them and a couple dropped, but I’ve not heard of one boated for a while. However, don’t despair. If you have the time and the weather cooperates, head out and try your luck. The worst thing that could happen is having a great day on the water with mates and family. I recommend that you head into Seamaster Marine to get the good info from Harry and Glen. They are always forthcoming with accurate information on where the latest fish were hooked or boated, and with what lures. Great info and a really good start. So as we start to head into another great season, stay safe and tight lines.

Tournament Calendar 2022 DATE

Tournament

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4 Nov

BARRA Teemburra Dam

Pinnacle

QLD

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5 Nov

BARRA Kinchant Dam

Kinchant

QLD

www.abt.org.au

7 Nov

BARRA Faust (all night)

Proserpine

QLD

www.abt.org.au

8-9 Nov

BARRA Faust

Proserpine

QLD

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18-20 Nov

Vic Bream Classics GF

Metung

VIC

www.vicbreamclassics.com.au

19-20 Nov

WA Bream Classics kayak GF

Albany

watournamentanglers.com.au

25-27 Nov

BREAM Grand Final

Mallacoota

VIC

www.abt.org.au

3-4 Dec

WA Bream Classics Boat GF

Blackwood River

watournamentanglers.com.au

3-4 Dec

Yamaha Cod Classic

Lake Mulwala

VIC

Tony Bennett 0439441667

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Barra Drama took centre stage

The beginning of spring brings with it the beginning of the ABT BARRA season and kicking things off with a bang each year is the inaugural Venom Rods BARRA Australian Open held over three nights on the full moon at Lake Awoonga. 18 teams took to the field in very challenging conditions with the goal of entering their five biggest barra each session into the ABT Tournament Series app, where a weight is allocated to each fish based off its total length. Team Barra Drama (Keegan Hayden and Geoff Newby) took out first place with an 8/10 limit for 82.13kg, while in second place was reigning champions Team Schwerin Concreting/Bass to Barra, Jake Schwerin and Dylan Mott, with 6/10 fish for 52.34kg. BARRA DRAMA Ironically, Geoff Newby and Keegan Hayden of

casts here and there as they quickly figured out that there were no fish being caught in the daylight hours and their time was better spent relaxing! Although the first session was uneventful, the team had caught onto Scan the QR code to see the Winning team interview

a few hints the lake threw them in the first session and decided to work on them in the second. “We were spot-locked in Cormorant Bay casting when the Schwerin Concreting boys pulled up a couple hundred metres away and we watched Dylan catch a metre fish,” Geoff said, adding “that gave us the confidence that we were in the right area, we just had

Awoonga was tough but the Barra Drama boys, Keegan and Geoff, figured them out in the end. Catching more fish for the event than any other team, they took home the $6,000 first place cheque. 21ºC – relatively cold for barramundi – the fish were searching for the warmer water on the edges and, as such, were cruising in

this channel. Noticing the channel, the boys began to target it with instant results, weighing a full five fish for

The victorious team caught all their fish in the night hours of each session and spent the daylight hours watching the footy and relaxing. Team Barra Drama didn’t have a lot of drama with the Awoonga barra once they figured them out. The boys spent the daylight hours of each session watching football and making a few lazy

to adjust the approach”. The decision to return to Cormorant Bay and work the bank instead of spot-lock opened their eyes as to where the barra were sitting and why they weren’t catching.

As the lake has risen recently, a channel approximately 15ft wide has formed between the bank and where the old weed finished, running parallel with the bank. With water temperature at

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One of the very few teams to catch a fish with the sun still out, Schwerin Concreting got the session started right with this cracking barra.

Full results at abt.org.au

Weight(kg) 82.13 52.34 50.58 39.93 30.01 29.44 25.55 20.52 20.35 18.36

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BARRA Series presented by 44.63kg bag in the second session and becoming the only team to weigh a full bag for the whole event. Due to the fish sitting in the back of the weed or on top of it, sounders were rendered almost useless so the pair didn’t rely on their electronics and instead fished what was in front of them.

the naming sponsor Wilson. SCHWERIN CONCRETING/ BASS TO BARRA The reigning champions had a red hot go at making it back-to-back wins and were far from disgraced by finishing in second place. This year Jake Schwerin teamed up with Dylan Mott, in replace of his old man,

Reigning Open Champion, Jake Schwerin, teamed up with Dylan Mott this year and almost went back-to-back victories if not for a heroic second session from Team Barra Drama.

Jono Bale won the Day 2 big barra with this Molix-crunching 105cm specimen.

didn’t fish any deeper than about 7ft the whole time”, said Jake. The main edges they targeted were red gravel banks that are found scattered around the dam, as the weed finds it hard to grow on these banks when the water rises. This meant there was a more defined channel at the back of the weed for them to

fish without getting hung up on weed. Jake’s bait of choice was an out of the packet Squidgie Slick Rig with half the lead cut out of the jighead to slow the sink rate down. “Some guys like to change the hooks, but I’ve never had an issue with the standard hook, so I don’t bother,” Jake said when asked about bait alterations.

He used the Garmin LiveScope transducer in perspective mode on his boat to watch fish up to 100ft away swimming out of the channel in the back of the weed and up on top of the weed bed, and deliver his bait with pinpoint accuracy. A self-confessed G. Loomis EDGE rods fanatic, Jake used a Delta 744 baitcast model matched with a Daiwa Zillion and spooled with Toray F4 braid and 80lb fluorocarbon leader. On the other hand, Dylan used a Berkley Hollowbelly on a 5/8oz Prolatees jighead with no stinger hook set up to avoid catching weed. The Berkley Hollowbelly accounted for a 99cm fish early in the last session that made a huge difference to their final bag weight. Dylan’s rod of choice was a Dobyns Sierra 704 spin paired with his ‘lucky’ Shimano Stradic 5000. Proving to be a consistent team year after year, we’re excited to see how far the boys can go next year for the 2023 BARRA Australian open.

They happened upon a small point with trees running down one side, the weed channel down the other and a small shrub out off it where they decided to spot-lock about 30m off. Rolling their lures out of the channel and over the old weed bed that was hidden 3m under the surface was when the bites came, as the fish would use the bankside edge of the old weed bed as cover. Geoff, using his 7’10, 10lb ACM custom rod built on a Bushido Warrior blank, fanned his casts around the point using a 1/2oz black and gold Squidgie Slick Rig A couple of very happy VENOM Big Barra prize winners. Each angler took home a with a stinger hook and a VENOM rod from Wilson for catching the biggest barra in each of the three sessions. chartreuse dipped tail. Meanwhile, Keegan specifically targeted the this year and with years right-hand side of the brush of experience between the pile with the same lure but two they were able to put on a G. Loomis EDGE six fish in the boat across Black Widow paired to a three sessions on a very Shimano Stella FI 4000 and tough bite. spooled with 20lb Sufix 832 The boys clued onto the and 55lb Schneider leader. same pattern as Team Barra “We like to call it boring Drama, although instead of them to death, just hit that targeting the one area they same spot over and over,” had almost a dozen spots said Geoff in their winner’s they jumped between all interview. throughout each session, All except one of their searching for active fish. fish fell to the Slick Rig and “I couldn’t narrow it the only exception was the down to one specific spot, session three Big BARRA at we caught fish all over 105cm, caught early in the the place. The key for us night (6pm) on a Zerek Live was just not to stay in one mullet in fat betty colour. spot, we kept moving and Jamie McKeown won a Venom rod on Day 2 with this This won them a Venom targeting the big channels barra. It was 104cm and the largest of the day. baitcast rod each thanks to in the weed. We also

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BREAM SERIES presented by

Deer in the spotlight gets the job done The Gladstone round of the DAIWA BREAM series sponsored by Rapala has become a popular stop on the tour drawing more anglers each year. It’s expansive reef structure and big tides make it a spectacle many anglers from the southern areas don’t often experience and the chance at a pikey bream and many other by-catch make it an alluring venue. This year, 17 boaters and 14 non-boaters made up the field and, being the last stop on the tour, it was a make or break round for those in the AOY race. Steve Morgan was able

with a 2nd place, however 2022 was his year, smoking the rest of the field by 1.5kg in the end with a 10/10 limit for 5.935kg. He paid close attention to the tides, keeping notes and being very technical in his approach to fishing an arena with such imposing tidal movement. He said, “I think the current has a lot more to do with how and when the fish want to eat instead of the actual tide height. The current didn’t start running until about 9am, which is when the fish started to push up onto new ground and the bite window opened, until it got too high and the fish pushed up

Tom Deer made his first victory a commanding one, winning by 1.5kg from the rest of the field. with 6lb Unitika braid and 6lb Unitika leader, prioritising the length of the rod for maximum casting distance. His other setup was identical, only it was spooled with straight through fluorocarbon. Tom’s boat is a Stacer Assault Pro fitted out with a Minn Kota Talon and his ability to run super shallow and hold there once he found fish was critical to his success.

“The Talon meant I definitely caught more fish. Having the ability to push up shallow and then hold position perfectly meant once I found fish, I could target them because almost every time I caught one I could put the Talon down and catch two or three before moving on,” he said. Although Deer fishes competitively he still has a pretty simple philosophy – just have fun, winning

The champion got it done fishing super shallow using a couple of his favourite crankbaits from Atomic and some quality gear from Frogleys Offshore. to cinch yet another AOY title with his 2nd place, finishing with a total of 487 points over Mark Crompton (474 points). Tom Deer won his first ABT event convincingly by over 1.5kg with both pikeys and yellowfin in the bag. Meanwhile in the non-boater division, the GOAT from the back, Stuey Walker, has done it again taking out his 11th win from the back deck with a 6/6 limit for 2.886kg. DEER CLAIMS FIRST BOATER VICTORY Tom Deer has fished ABT events for 15 years now and he’s come close to a win at Gladstone before

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into places I couldn’t fish, closing the bite window. “I found the yellowfin prefer the sandy, plain banks and flats, and the pikeys hang out on the reefy, rocky structure, so they’re the areas I targeted”. Once the tide was right, Tom pushed up shallow, targeting fish in 2-3ft of water with a combination of crankbaits and topwater. He used both the mid and deep iterations of the

Atomic Crank 38 in rock crab and muddy prawn colour and threw each according to the depth he was fishing. He also had a Bassday Sugapen handy for when he wanted to target fish in less than a foot of water. “Crankbaiting is a favourite technique of mine so I used the crankbait a lot more. However I always had the Sugapen on hand if it got too shallow to fish a crankbait without getting snagged and spooking fish,” explained Deer. His crankbait set up was a 7’4” Samurai rod paired with a Daiwa TD Sol spinning reel and spooled

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Angler Tom Deer Steve Morgan Jamie McKeown Michael Slade Blake O’Grady Mark Crompton Harry Schofield Peter Cashman Wally Fahey Sam Peck

Fish 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 6/10 9/10 10/10 9/10

Weight(kg) 5.935 4.464 4.349 3.835 3.691 3.414 3.311 3.275 2.849 2.817

Brisbane’s Steve Morgan sealed yet another BREAM AOY trophy with a 2nd place finish in the last qualifying round of the year.

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Payout $1700 $900 + $250 1st Merc bonus $600 + $500 Buck n’ Big prize $500 $125 2nd Merc bonus $75 3rd Merc bonus + Maui Jim Mystery weight no payout no payout no payout no payout

BREAM SERIES presented by is a bonus. “I’ve mainly fished for fun for the past few years. It’s sort of like golf, you don’t have to beat the people you’re up against you just have to have a nice day, do well and feel good about it.” MORGO WRAPS UP ANOTHER AOY After Tom Deer’s heroics at the top of the list, it was Scan the QR code to watch the Field Highlights

up to the rest of the anglers to fight it out for second place. Needing a high finish to seal the 2022 Angler of the Year title, Brisbane’s Steve Morgan registered his highest placing in the Gladstone arena to record a 10/10, 4.464kg limit consisting of 80% pikey bream and 20% yellowfin. “I’ve fished each iteration of the Gladstone BREAM event since we began coming here, and each year I learn a little more about when and where to fish in various tidal and weather conditions. Morgan said, “This year was the first time I fished the Calliope River and we happened across a sensational pikey bream topwater bite as the tide rose into the mangroves on the overcast and stormy day one. “And sight casting pikey bream is about as fun and easy as bream fishing gets. You see the black fish easily in the clear water and if you land it remotely near them, they swim over and try to eat it,” he continued. The topwater session finished a day that started on the Aluminium Smelter Bridge on the South Trees Inlet, throwing the Rapala 4cm Fat Jack in black. “Pikeys love a crankbait fished really slowly, and a bonus is that if there’s a pack of fish coming out after your lure, you can usually catch multiple fish from the same area,” Steve suggested. He fished the Fat Jack on a Daiwa Infeet crankbait rod matched with a Daiwa Sol reel and 4lb Sufix Advance FC straight through. The topwater (a Tiemco Soft Shell Cicada) was delivered on a 6’8”

Never far off the money, 3rd place Jamie McKeown also took home the $500 Buck n’ Bass Big BREAM prize. Infeet with a Certate, 6lb Sufix 832 braid and an 8lb Sufix fluorocarbon leader. Day two was calm and sunny, which dictated a switch to spots that fished well several years ago. “For me, the open-water Gladstone Harbour rock bars fish well when there’s minimal wind. So after the first hour at the bridge I ran to a series of rock points in the eastern harbour that had fished well in the past. Scan the QR code to watch the NonBoater Winners Interview

The pikeys weren’t as big as I’d hoped, but they were big enough to seal second place,” he continued. “I finished the day in the Calliope but found the topwater action in the river a lot slower in the calm, bright conditions – I’ll remember that for next time,” Morgan concluded. All up, he logged around 40 bream into the app and described the Gladstone breaming as ‘excellent’. All bream for the event were recorded on the ABT Tournament Series app and the images forwarded to the Gladstone Healthy Harbours Partnership,

where they are used to help monitor waterway health. BUCK N’ BASS BIG BREAM PRIZE Gold Coast’s Jamie Mckeown won the $500 Buck N’ Bass Big BREAM prize after tying with Harry Schofield, both on 863g. With Jamie claiming the prize by landing his first fish. THE G.O.A.T STRIKES AGAIN We’re not sure what it is that makes him such an exceptional non-boater, however we just have to accept Stuey Walker winning a couple of qualifying events each year is just inevitable. He makes this his 11th qualifying win and now his 7th AOY title, standing unequalled in both records. Stuey fished with Morgo on an overcast day one up the Calliope arm where Morgo targeted the pikeys on topwater and Stuey chose to throw the new Infeet Kodachi Finesse crankbait from Daiwa. Trading compliments with Morgan in their winner’s interview, Stuey said “The fish I saw you catch yesterday and the way we went about it was bloody impressive.” Morgan offered his insight into why he thinks Walker has been so successful.

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Angler Stuey Walker Steven Dee Wade Walker Shaun Egan Mark Street Aaron Bonser Allan Lavell Sean Bicknell John Glover Lance Marsh

Fish 6/6 6/6 5/6 6/6 4/6 5/6 5/6 3/6 5/6 3/6

The G.O.A.T. from the back of the boat continues to smash his own records, notching up his 11th qualifying win and 7th Non-boater AOY title. “From a boater’s perspective, you’re always doing something just that little different to us and accessing different fish, I think that’s a big part of

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Weight(kg) 2.886 2.702 1.854 1.703 1.559 1.554 1.298 1.179 0.912 0.911

your success.” The crankbait and topwater eating pikeys bream from day one were a far cry from the fishing on day two with sunny, calm conditions making the fish skittish. “Day 2 was a lot harder and I got extremely lucky with my big fish. It went straight into a snag and 9 times out of 10 I would lose that fish but today it was just meant to be. I only got 3 fish on day two so that was really lucky”. At 31.5cm it bumped his bag weight up almost 200g heavier than his day one bag and ultimately won him the event as he only finished 180g ahead of 2nd place. The new X-link FC leader from Daiwa was untested for Walker until this event but it earned a pretty strong testimonial from after being put through its paces on day two. “That was the first

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time I’ve used it and no complaints whatsoever, that stuff was really, really good,” said walker. Stuey still uses his famous Daiwa Silver Wolf rods that he is known for, only giving them a new engine this year in the form of a couple of Daiwa Luvias Airity reels spooled with his favourite Daiwa Tournament Evo 8 braid. His advice to all non-boaters is, “Just don’t give up, even when it is tough just keep casting. Also, watch what’s happening at the front of the boat, a few of those guys know a thing or two and you’ll always learn something.” NOVEMBER 2022

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East Coast Bream Bill Maguire Memorial Round 1 I was approached by Gary Brown and asked if we would consider continuing an event that has been running since the passing of a great tournament angler and friend to many anglers, Bill Maguire Memorial. We were happy to include this event in our calendar as a mark of respect to Bill who was held in such regard by many anglers that they ran a stand-alone bream event once a year in his honour. Gary Brown fished with Bill, and said: “Bill Maguire was an angler I met when I started to fish bream tournaments over 16 years ago. Over the years we not only competed together and against each other up and down the East Coast of NSW and parts of Victoria, we also fished socially together. “The deal with Bill was that he would bring the lunch (usually cold KFC), his outfits (usually four or more), and so many lures that you could have opened a tackle shop with the amount he brought along. “Through wind, rain, hail, thunderstorms and sunshine we would fish these tournaments together. “Before going we would work out a plan of attack and then put it into place to try and do the best we could. Over the years we did manage to get into the top ten several times, but we also managed to come back empty-handed a couple of times. “I remember one time we

were fishing in a tournament on Sydney Harbour (Bill’s home turf) and I dropped a very large bream right at the boat. Bill was amazed that I just calmy cast out and started working the blade back to the boat to try and hook another bream. He said that he would have at least sworn a bit! “Not only did he share his knowledge with me, but he was also only too happy to share it with many other anglers and I am sure that even today those anglers still use those techniques today. “I would also like to thank the members of the Western Sydney Bream and Bass Club for dedicating this round to the memory of Bill and the following Round 1 on Sydney Harbour in the future East Coast Bream Series. “In my heart I will always treasure the times that we spent fishing together and I will never forget him as a great fishing buddy and mate.” We started this round with 42 teams after a couple had to withdraw late because of covid (still impacted on our daily lives). The morning was glorious with the sun rising over the harbour as we set the boats on their way. 1ST: TEAM MCBARRON CONSTRUCTION Team McBarron Construction, Jarrod McBarron and Brenton Spinks, took out first place

with 5/5 fish for 4.41kg and won $2,100. Jarrod talked us through the day: “Having not fished the harbour for over a year, we stuck to what we knew best and ground it out west of the bridge. Knowing the tide was up early and would be key for those early edge bites. “Using crab like imitation we spent early on throwing lures tight to rock edges. Getting a few early fish and some confidence. From there we spot hopped our way up to the river to fill a bag.” 2ND: TEAM BING LEE In second place was Team Bing Lee with Jorg Van Husen and Scott Liddicoat, who took home $1,100 for 5/5 fish weighing 3.7kg. Jorg said, “A decision was made to head upriver and follow the tide. We started fishing the bay up from Mortlake Ferry within the first 45 minutes and had our bag of five bream. “We got nothing big, but having five fish early let us relax more and make the rest of the day more enjoyable. “Going from bay to bay, fishing the flats, we upgraded centimetre by centimetre throughout the morning picking up a fish or two in each of the bays. By 9.30am we were fishing the flats around Ryde Bridge where we picked up three good bream to bring our bag over 3kg. “As the tide turned, we did the same thing as in the

morning, we followed the tide back out, fishing the bays we hadn’t fished earlier on. Working the point where the water was making an eddy seemed to have the bigger fish sitting on them, and we managed two final upgrades, which helped our bag over 3.5kg. “We managed 17 legal bream in total all were caught in depths between 3-7ft using 4lb leader and 6lb braid. Using 2” camo shrimps on a 1/16oz jighead and ZX blades in black accounted for all the fish on the day. “I was using a light 7ft G.Loomis IMX rod paired up with a 1000 size Stella reel. Scott was using his Infeet 722 ULRS rod with a Shimano Exsense C3000 MHG 3RD: TEAM EDGEY BITES Adam Hughes and Matt Green of Team Edgey Bites sat in third position with a cheque for $600 and a bag of 5/5 fish weighing 3.18kg. Adam said: “Sydney Harbour is one of those arenas that we both look forward to and dread all at once. From a technique perspective it has something for everyone and the variety of structure available is eye watering. On the flip side the scale of the system (and the ferries) can leave you floundering if you can’t find something that works early. It’s very easy to waste too much time chasing fish up and down the harbour.

“It was for this reason, and because neither of us had been to the harbour since 2018, we decided to start our day in Hen and Chicken Bay, a spot we are both comfortable with. “The plan going in was to try use the mud flat and hulls in Hen and Chicken to get our bag then venture out into the main harbour and Parramatta River to fish poles in current once the tide started to push out for upgrades. “The plan started well with Matt picking up our first fish on his second cast of the day. A healthy 36cm fork off the mud flat on a Juro. Two casts later and it was my turn, a just legal fish on a ZMan motor oil grub. Naturally, this gave us a bit of faith in the plan and so we stayed on the flat and ground out a small bag of reluctant fish anchored by Matt’s 36cm. “Sticking to the plan we made our way out of Hen and Chicken after checking some of the dirtier boat hulls for one non-upgrade fish and made our way up the Parramatta River. However, after 2 hours of hunting around for an upgrade we couldn’t really crack a pattern that gave us any confidence. There wasn’t as much tidal movement as we expected, and the water had no colour at all. “Noticing that a nice NE breeze had popped up we made the call to race back to Hen and Chicken and to see if the breeze would make the

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mud flat any more active. It did, a little. The bite was still very timid and both of us ended up switching from plastics to blades to convert short strikes into boated fish. This really worked for us, and we were able to upgrade the four smallest fish out of our original bag. Unfortunately, nothing of the quality of our first fish. “Heading back to the weigh in we guessed we only had a little over 3kg and knowing what Sydney Harbour is capable of we hoped it was enough for a top 20 finish to keep our Grand Final qualification on track. Needless to say, third was a pleasant shock! “Standout lures for us were Juro Firebaits in colour 05, Savage Gear Slim Minnow in purple haze and Daiwa Steez blades in olive and black colours. “Huge thanks to Western Sydney Bream and Bass Club for running the event and making bream comp fishing accessible to south coast anglers again.” This was a terrific event and I want to thank Lesley Maguire for attending the day and presenting all the winners, as well as putting up, all the prize packs for five teams and the Bill Maguire Perpetual trophy, which will be contested for every year on the Sydney Harbour round. Congratulations to all the winners. – ECBS

South Coast

A good tuna season ahead for the South Coast ESPERANCE

Murray Johnson

Lately there has been a lot of rain around but the wind has been really low with low swell, so a lot of boats have been able to get out. The offshore fishing is in its typical spring phase, with a lot of samsonfish being caught in close. Specimens up to 37kg are being caught within 5 miles of the bay, and they have been schooling in really dense numbers as well. Awe are also seeing yellowtail kingfish cruising around with those as well, and I have seen some kingfish getting caught up to 20kg this year, which is absolutely huge for Esperance. There are also a lot of smaller kingfish around that 5-7kg mark getting caught as well. Most of the samsonfish have been caught on live bait. Livies such as snook, herring, skippy and even wrasse have been really good live baits for the samsons. Otherwise, a lot of boys have been getting them on jigs such as the Ocean’s Legacy Long Contact in 270g, worked fast. You can find the fish in anywhere from 7-50m of water around lumps and islands.

Some big schools of southern bluefin tuna have been coming in lately. One school reported recently was kilometres long, with hungry tuna around the 3-5kg mark busting up. It has been nice to see those numbers around this early in the season, and hopefully that’s a sign that it will be a good season for them. The most popular skirts of these fish have been Black Magic Jet Setters. For anglers going bottom fishing, there have been really good numbers of nannygai getting caught up to 60cm, along with plenty of breaksea cod. The smaller boats have been getting a lot of harlequinfish in close around the islands lately as well. Closer in, the numbers of King George Whiting in Esperance are the highest I’ve ever seen, with a lot of them being caught all along the Esperance coast from smaller boats. The average size has been around 35cm, with some specimens reaching 45cm. The Black Magic Whiting Snatcher in mini pilly has been the best rig for those, and small strips of salted mulie are the best bait. Plenty of big squid are around in the bay for the tinny

brigade. Up to 40cm hoods are still getting around, and they are in really good numbers as well. Drifting between the port rock wall and the tanker jetty in about 6m of water has been the preferred way to catch them. The best jigs have been green Harimitsus or the Daiwa Emeraldas in mango shrimp, both in the 3.5 size. Moving to land-based fishing around town, now that the bag limits of herring have increased to 20, a lot of anglers are making the most of that. The old lumo tube under a float is still the most productive method of catching herring, and the key locations have been Blue Haven, the tanker jetty and also Taylor Street jetty. We have also been seeing really good numbers of King George being caught landbased around Esperance recently, places like out the front of the Thai restaurant along the foreshore, the port viewing area, and the commercial side of Bandy Ceek Boat Harbour. Also if you can line up a nice high tide in the afternoon there have been some thumping King George whiting being caught off the rock and Wylie Bay from the weed beds. We had a really rough winter with massive swells,

which made for bad fishing in the short term, but it has resulted in a lot of new structure around the beaches – there are a lot more exposed reefs, exposed rocks and deep holes. Many of the beaches are really deep at the moment, which has made for some really good fishing. Just recently someone caught an estimated 26-27kg gummy shark off the beach out west, which is the biggest gummy shark I have ever seen in my life. There have also been really good numbers of gummy sharks being caught around the 12-15kg mark from Israelite Bay. The smaller mulloway have been quiet recently, but been a few thumping mulloway around 20kg have been caught west around Munglinup. There have also been some thumping skippy up to 3.5kg being caught at the western end of Roses Beach. In November the bronzies will slowly start to come in, but December is a better time. In the bream lakes, there have been crazy numbers of fish over 40cm being caught, with a lot of fish up to 48cm amongst them. In a recent session, I recently caught a 47cm fish, a 42cm and a 46cm fish in the space of 20 minutes before things went

quiet. All were caught on 2.5” Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnows in wakasagi. It’s not uncommon to have sessions like this when bream fishing in Esperance. NEXT MONTH In November there is typically really nice weather in the mornings, and then the sea breeze picks up around lunchtime. It’s a great time for the smaller boats to go and beach launch out of town at places like Fanny Cove, Lucky Bay, and even the Duke of Orleans. It’s good because you can stay in close and fish the headlands, and it’s not so far to drive in when the wind picks up. It’s also the start of the tuna season down here. A lot more boys are gearing up to chase them on stickbaits this year instead of trolling, just to make it that little bit more exciting. The stickbait that everyone has been stocking up on has been the Ocean’s Legacy Keeling stickbait, along with Halco Slidogs in the 85 size. It’s also good to bring a few little topwater lures like Halco Roosta poppers to make it a little bit more exciting than trolling. November is also when the water levels in Woody Lake start to drop, and the water

starts to heat up a bit in there, so surface fishing for bream goes off. Bent Minnows are the go-to lure in there worked subsurface, and the hungry bream in will hit anything from 76mm all the way up to the 106 size. Anything with white on it is the best colour for those. The really large bream in Bandy Creek Boat Harbour are a lot more active in November too, when the water starts to clear up a bit. Dropping out Outback Breamer Baits Mussel Vibes around the pylons will be very productive this season, as bream can’t resist a mussel. Offshore fishing for sambos and kingfish will still be worth doing in the coming weeks, and in November the nannygai tend to school up in much denser schools so they’re easier to catch – you just have to find them first. • Established in 1986, Southern Sports and Tackle specializes in the supply and servicing of fishing equipment. They have an extensive knowledge of the local area and provide all brands, whether you’re fishing from beach, jetty or boat. Come and chat to the friendly staff at Shop 16, The Boulevard, Esperance or phone 08 9071 3022.

The whiting are now biting BUNBURY

Whiteys Tackle and Camping

For our locals at this time of year, the waters in the Australind area get really exciting! The waters are warming and in turn bring the waves of whiting grazing our flats. While the

lures all day. Those of us that have already been walking the flats are noticing a definite increase in the blue swimmer numbers, and sizes are looking even better than last year. There are always crabs to be had from the jetties in Bunbury or the Koombana Bay areas while you’re waiting

reminder there has been changes in the crabbing rules for our area with a 3-month ban introduced this year. This should see an increase in numbers and size for the future of our crabbing industry. The boaties have been absolutely killing it offshore from Bunbury with great sizes and numbers of King George whiting being reported in the 17-26m beyond the shipping channel. The artificial reefs have, as usual, had their fair share of sambos giving anglers a good run for their money. These

hard fighting, low blowers can’t resist a nice fresh squid or a fast-paced metal jig and can really be a great sport fish, especially when your gear is matched to the fish you’re catching. With the new concrete modules that were added to the Bunbury artificial reef earlier this year, there seems to be a real increase in numbers calling the area home. Bluefin have been in surprisingly close lately and have made for some great fun. Casting small metals onto a busting ball of tuna

Harry with a prime redfin perch. water temp raises the small vibes and bottom lures are definitely proving to catch more fish, however, when it gets to that prime temperature the whiting will be slurping surface

for the temperatures of the estuary to rise. There is a boat limit of 10 crab nets, which leaves you plenty of nets to set a good prospecting line through your area of choice. A friendly

Divers have been regularly bagging out on the crayfish.

Black bream are excellent sports fish. This one was caught on a soft plastic. is something any angler will enjoy, and they really can give your arms a stretch. A trolling lure between spots like those pictured wouldn’t go astray to pick up on a school that’s hiding below the surface. Divers have been bagging out regularly on the crays now the season is open all year round. They’re seeing plenty of dhufish and pink snapper cruising the bottom while waiting for the demersal season closure to end, so we can get back out there and hassle them again. Squid have been around in great numbers as well as size. The winter thumpers aren’t all gone yet. Numbers are higher than ever for the boaties that take the time to target these delicious cephalopods and there are plenty of land-based spots to target them as well. Night sessions on the weed

banks through Koombana Bay or from the local jetties will produce a feed. Black bream are a species that we find to be very underrated, they prove an excellent sport fish, especially when targeted on lures. They can be caught all year round no matter the weather, making them a great target for taking the kids on a quick afternoon flick. The new bridge joining Treendale and Millbridge has held a lot of good size and numbers of bream throughout the year. • Any questions on something you have read or just to have a chat, duck into Whiteys Tackle and Camping in Treendale, WA. One of the guys or Whitey himself will be happy to help get you on the right path to that next trophy fish. Tight lines. NOVEMBER 2022

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Sun shines on spring fishing AUGUSTA

Anthony Gillam

The West Coast fishing zone of Western Australia still finds itself in a state of flux with the uncertainty

always seems to bring on the fish. The Blackwood River and Hardy Inlet are alive with assorted fish species and it is only the very unlucky that don’t find what they are looking for.

a good patch especially at the Ellis Street Jetty at night. Herring are taking squid, prawns and cockles with whiting showing a preference for glass shrimps, cockles and river prawns. With the recent large winter runoff into the river there has been an obvious change in the structure of the inlet especially around East Augusta, The Colourpatch and the Dead Water. Plenty of shallow water and increasing sized sand bars has been shaping and reshaping the deeper channel systems with some excellent rock formations now showing through the sandy bottom in front of the Turner Street Jetty and The Colourpatch boat ramp. The structure is only 50m from shore and will provide plenty of opportunities for predators to lay in ambush. There have been several reports of fishers having large fish taking baits meant for much smaller species, however to date none have been landed. Recently an angler hooked a large mulloway on a whiting rig and fought it right up to the Turner Street Jetty landing before it managed to escape. With the close proximity to the ocean it is not surprising that larger predators are venturing into the calmer river waters using the large tidal flow through the cut to enter the system.

size. The clarity of the water is making it easy to identify deeper channels and sand patches where the bigger fish congregate. They are very aggressive at the moment with numerous fish surprisingly having been caught actively hunting down a soft plastic or hardbodied lure. One of the members of the South West Kayak Anglers Group showed how it was done using 4” Berkley Gulp Turtleback worms with a bag out on herring and King George whiting with a couple of legal sized salmon and a tailor to cap off an epic session in The Deadwater. The black bream seem to have contracted back from the Deadwater and Ellis Street Jetty up closer towards Molloy Island for some reason with only spasmodic reports of them being caught closer to town. This is in contrast to recent months when they have been rampant throughout the system from the fresh water right out to the ocean. You have had to search for them with better results around snaggy riverbanks using unweighted prawns or 3-4” soft plastics. Getting out into Flinders Bay and Hamelin Bay on the warmer, light wind days has not only been very pleasant, the excellent range of demersals landed has made

Blake Gillam with a nice pair of dhufish jigged from the reef after a boat trip around the corner from the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. chasing a feed of whiting in smaller watercraft, however there were plenty of bigger boats that took advantage of the weather to chase demersals and pelagics.

Jason Morgan with another bait-caught Augusta dhufish landed while out the back of Flinders Bay. of the proposed 9-month demersal ban creating a large amount of angst amongst the tourism dependant businesses in our small coastal towns. One small consolation is that the Minister has conceded that there is a large amount of community concern. He has given another few weeks for consultation and submissions before making the decision that could mean business as usual or the demise of many small family enterprises. Let’s hope that good sense prevails. With the warmer spring weather now coming on, it allows more fishing opportunities prior to the unwanted southeasterly winds of summer spoiling things. Plenty of sunshine 108

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Depending on your fishing type, there is no real reason to miss out. Whether you are land based or using small watercraft the fishing has been good for all. Jetty fishing over the last month has mainly concentrated on herring and whiting with the numbers of herring dropping off but the size has increased not only in length but also in weight. They have continued to put the condition back on that was depleted during spawning and as a result some of the fish are huge. The whiting are also steadily increasing in size and weight with many King George whiting landed well over the 28cm size limit. Yellowfin whiting have been patchy but on the odd occasion it has been possible to get onto

These fish are responsible for the death of many soft plastics. Luckily leatherjackets are excellent eating, especially at this size. There are still plenty of King George whiting to be caught throughout the Hardy Inlet and it doesn’t take long to work out where they are. I do a fair bit of kayak fishing and it has only been taking 5-10 minutes to find a spot where the fish are legal

the trip well worthwhile. School holidays coinciding with great weather meant that the Augusta Marina was absolutely humming with activity as boats were launched and retrieved with lots of happy looking anglers onboard. Many anglers spoken to had been

Dhufish and pink snapper have been everywhere and show no sign of easing off. With many fish being over the 80 cm mark it is pretty obvious that the fishery is pretty healthy in this region. As usual there are also plenty of breaksea cod

and bight redfish on the heavy reef areas and being two of my favourite eating fish are very welcome. Both bait fishing and soft plastic fishing gave good results and it was just a matter of whether you wanted to get your hands and boat dirty. A Vexed Bottom Meat jig head is a good compromise between the two, especially when paired with an oily fish fillet like salmon, mullet or herring. The leather jackets have eased off giving soft plastics a reprieve from being chomped to pieces. Yellowtail kingfish and samson fish as usual were not hard to find and responded well to live bait, knife jigs and large soft plastics. Whole squid if fished live are never left alone and as dead bait still have good results but anything that wiggles, jiggles or moves will get a look at when you locate them. Anything sticking out of the water or rising from the bottom of any size generally has fish of the Seriola genus lurking about. They love structure, are very aggressive and respond very well to berleying. Sand whiting and King George whiting have been everywhere in the 16-18m depths and haven’t been difficult to find at all. Just look for a pretty flat To page 113

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Top fish are on the hunt MANDURAH

Jesse Choy

November is a great month for the avid fisho and we can expect much of our surrounds to provide some sort of entertainment wherever you may find

with all sub species of whiting being available to catch, with some good sized herring and tailor getting around too. If targeting whiting, your prawn or squid baits are ideal and will produce good results when paired with a small tear trop or running ball sinker. When chasing tailor or herring

need to do some searching, anglers report that plenty of King George are laying in wait on good broken patches of ground, with weed patches surrounded by sand being ideal when trying to locate the fish. With the seaweed largely gone from our local beaches, there is great opportunity

Darren and his boy Max set out for a short King George session from Dawesville, I think they nailed it! to a mission near the hills, anglers will find that fish can fire throughout the entire day and all dams will produce well. Trout are a great target to go chase, helping to break up the abundance of redfin you are sure to encounter and producing some seriously fun aerial action. Redfin are prolific throughout all of our surrounding impoundments and will always be a great

backup plan if your trout mission doesn’t quite go to plan. If chasing some fins out fresh, micro jigs, weed-less plastics, bibbed minnows and spinner baits are all a great option to try. December is something that many of us look forward to, with demersal fishing back on the horizon for avid anglers hoping to have some fun and catch a beautiful feed. Though

the heat can be difficult to deal with, it is well worth persisting during this time because the fish are very much there and are willing to take bait or a lure. Another thing anglers look forward to, is the ability to target blue swimmers in the Peel-Harvey come the start of December, with many people looking to scoop or net up a tasty feed just in time for Christmas!

Dread man is dialled into the trout all year long it seems, with this beautiful brown falling to his finesse! yourself taking refuge. Contrarily to previous months, the weather tends to be beautiful, and we can very much expect a lot of our warm water fish to be hunting for their meals with an increase in metabolic rates. Within the estuary, the yellowfin whiting are showing up in numbers and anglers are out there catching some good sized fish already. Fish are best targeted by wading one of the many flats with top water, sub surface and smaller vibes all being great options when tempting fish. Alongside the whiting, you are likely to come across plenty of tailor, herring and mullet roaming the flats or surrounding drop-offs. Rock fishing as usual will produce well during this month

however, you will find great success spinning with medium sized casting metals or baits, such as a ganged pilchard or white bait and a basic three-way star sinker setup. Although the demersal ban is still in place, there is definitely some fun when heading offshore and you should be able to find something that helps you achieve the rush you seek. Tuna are abundant when a keen eye on the sounder or surface meets a well-placed metal or shallow diving lure and fish are in typically in good numbers once located. Not only are tuna abundant, but the keen anglers will find themselves entertained by both samson and kingfish that reside on the inner reef systems. Although you will

presenting itself for beach anglers hoping to secure a feed and some fun. The main species anglers will aim to target are in abundance with plenty of tailor, herring and sand whiting available for the casual angler. If you are chasing something with a bit more size, there are some reports of mulloway showing up in the local gutters and goodsized ones at that. If you are chasing the elusive silver ghost, fishing both fixed and running rigs with fresh baits like mullet or squid will work best whilst also working out what the fish prefer in their mood. With the warmer weather settling in, insect activity is very much on the rise and that means you can now get properly stuck into a freshwater adventure. With the conditions proving to be quite conducive

The wizard Han Yeoh is an avid top water whiting fisherman and never ceases to achieve his goal – it is certainly an exhilarating way of fishing.

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bottom alongside the weed beds and do long drifts. Occasional large flathead have added a bit of variety to the bag as well as the odd squid. Beach fishing has been mainly for King George whiting and sand whiting as the herring and tarwhine catches have dropped off. Good catches from south of the marina, along the beach right up to the disabled fishing jetty at Dead Finish have been mirrored by those caught at Quarry Bay and Skippy Rock Beach. Squid and sand worms are always very effective baits and soft

Murray Bridges from South West Kayak Anglers with a mixed bag after a day throwing soft plastics in the Deadwater at Augusta.

plastic sand worms have at times been unbeatable. Rock fishing all around the area has been a pretty safe activity recently as the winds and swells have kept things flat. Herring, skippy and whiting numbers remain good off all the rocks. As usual the use of a good berley slick is key to bringing the fish to where you are. If you add some mulie pieces into the slick then often you can also attract pink snapper and breaksea cod to add to the mix. Adding a line with an unweighted hook to one of the mulie pieces can make for a very nice mixed bag to take home to the family. • Rock fishing is dangerous

at times and careful consideration of where and when you fish must be done. Unpredictable weather can quickly affect the fishing conditions and slippery rocks are a recipe for disaster. Please remain vigilant when rock fishing; wear a life jacket and tie off to something solid. You can hire one for free from Augusta Xtreme Outdoor Sports at 66 Blackwood Avenue Augusta -the local tackle shop and font of all local fishing knowledge. Look for the big green sign on the roof, it’s right next to the BP Service Station in the centre of town. NOVEMBER 2022

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Anglers’ focus turns to non demersal species with most rock walls holding some fish. The best areas will still be where there is broken ground

METRO

Jacob Crispe

The demersal fishing ban is now in place, meaning the focus for anglers turns to other species. Thankfully as the weather and the water warms, there is still plenty of good fishing on offer. SWAN RIVER I almost feel like I am writing the same thing each month for the Swan River, but this is what happens as the summer patterns kick in. Salinity levels will increase further and further up the river, broadening your areas of fishable water and the species available in it. Bream will be the first to push right up the system, with many artificial and natural pieces of structure holding good numbers of fish. Soft plastics and small hardbody lures will be the go-to for lure anglers while unweighted baited floated into or around said structure will be a deadly way to catch them for bait anglers. With more and more

Sand whiting are a great eating fish and beach anglers love targeting them as they tend hold in the gutters close

An absolute monster Perth Metro tailor caught by local legend Peter Haggas. They don’t really get bigger than that from Perth shores.

Paul Coelho with a whopping Swan River flathead he caught casting hardbodies in the shallows. very effective, you may just need to use more durable options like ZMan or Madeyes plastics to counteract them. However, one of my favourites are the McArthy plastics, but the toadies can be an issue when fishing with them. Mulloway captures will also increase and become more consistent as the water warms. Fresh or live baits will be your best options to target them. Try the area between The Narrows and Guilford if you are keen to try and target them. ROCK WALLS AND BEACHES It truly is the best time to target King George whiting from our local rock walls. They will be widespread,

within casting distance of where you are fishing, but get a good berley trail going and more often than not, the whiting will find their way to you. Skippy and herring will also be attracted by the burley trail, so it will pay to have a few different set ups ready to go, just in case the whiting don’t want to play. Squid will as always be on the cards. As the water clears the squid can push right up in to the shallows making them very accessible to every rock wall angler. Keep a few squid jigs on hand that have different sink rates. This allows you to get your jig in the right zone for the maximum amount of time (faster sink in the deep water, slow sink in the shallow water). The story for our beach anglers will be a little different, with the main focus turning to whiting.

Eli Matter with a lovely little Swan River mulloway caught casting lures.

Nolan Unwin with a lovely beach tailor. Nolan says at times he is getting a fish a cast of good healthy tailor. bait entering the system the numbers of chopper tailor will also increase. Generally, they will be found herding baitfish in the deeper water around the shallow flats of the river or using structure like the various jetties on the river (particularly at first and last light) to concentrate the baitfish and fill their stomachs. Small stickbaits and metal lures are popular choices to for anglers targeting them. Point Walter, Como and Applecross jetties are well 110

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to shore, making them easier to get to. A berley bag staked in the sand should help keep them in these close gutters

worth a look. As mentioned last month flathead fishing on the flats will be a very popular pastime for many anglers. The warmer water makes wading around in knee deep water a much nicer prospect for the angler and the fish numbers on the flats will only increase as the month progresses. Metal blades or hardbody lures are the go to lure options (as the blowies tend to make short work of soft plastics), however soft plastics are

When Max Sampson catches another samson, it’s gotta be a good one! Poor guy nearly had his arms pulled off by this beast of a fish.

and using fresh baits will be your best option. Herring will also be attracted by any burley you put in the water. Like the whiting they can be a lot of fun to catch, as where there is one there is a hundred more with it. They are a great family fishing option and can keep the kids amused for hours and mum or dad putting bait on hooks for the same amount of time. Mulloway will tend to hang around any of this type of activity, so as I always say it can pay to have a heavier outfit with you, to pop a live whiting or herring back out a little wider hoping to pick one of them up. INSHORE AND OFFSHORE Your fishing options are reduced a little, with a full demersal ban now

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A beautiful bag of mixed whiting taken on lures. for those tuna anglers out there. Watch for the telltale sign of bird activity to give away their location or troll along the 30m depth line from Point Perron to Hillaries. Either will provide

a chance of having a tuna on the end of your line. November is a great month to shake off the winter cobwebs and get out and walk the banks of the Swan, wet a line off one

of our jetties, play on our beaches or wander the rock walls, whatever you choose to do, I hope you have some success. Good luck and I will catch you next month. NOVEMBER 2022

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Follow the flight path LANCELIN

Peter Fullarton

Number one on my list this month is chasing tuna schools. You don’t always need to go very far west to find these schools, as they can be just outside the bay to well out past White Bank in the 30s and beyond. Birds give away the schools, as many thousands of them breed at Lancelin Island, so if there is an obvious flight path the birds are taking, then it is a good indication on the direction to head in scanning the horizon looking for flocks above the schools. Early morning is the best time to chase the tuna. As the sun rises, they can become flighty sounding to approaching boats and less likely to take a lure. The early start has absolutely

Number one target this month for some fun on the briny would be chasing down the tuna schools.

Ron Allan only needed one bite to make a session hard to forget. A 97cm,13kg pinky off the cast! anchor and you should keep catching similar fish. There is always the chance of a decent flathead or flounder here too. Squid are great to target pretty much everywhere this time of year. Putting out a floating whiting on a squid spike seems to make them magically appear in places you wouldn’t normally expect them to be! Even

out on the whiting grounds in 20m is a good spot, especially if there is a lot of floating weed about. Put a few of your smaller whiting under a float while catching what you want to eat. You can also stop off at some various depths on the way back, drifting along with the squid baits on a paternoster a few metres off the bottom. King George have made a comeback in recent months. KGW like to hang close to weed feeding on small mussels and worms, etc. Gulp soft plastic worms are a great bait from the boat, as are prawns with their shell on. It’s also an option for drone fishers to target something they are allowed to keep during the ban. I prefer baits that going

prefer to fish for herring and tailor in the mornings, unless it’s a calm evening. A sea breeze will bring in the floating sargassum weed. Gutters are best for tailor and mulloway at this time

the time of writing, there was still much uncertainty as to when and how often we will be able to fish for these species in the future. Fisheries Minister, Don Punch, offering draconian

Chris Hartanto has been smashing it on the demersals with the Halco Paddle Prawn of late. gone off! With a good mix of yellowfin, bluefin and big eye tuna averaging 6-10kg. There are also plenty of watsons leaping bonito are out there. Slow trolling a live bonito is a good way to find the largest tuna shadowing the shoals. During the month, big samsonfish move out congregating on deep structure. The Key Biscayne is an oil rig that sunk 10nm northwest of Ledge Point in 1983. It’s one spot worth dropping some jigs or live baits to stretch your arms on these brutes. For some light tackle action, it is hard to go past berleying up skippy along the White Bank. Use a block of pilchards, keeping a fine chop going over the side and mashing the odd one in your hand. It usually doesn’t take too long for some to turn up in the trail. Feed unweighted pilchard cubes down the trail with a #1 circle hook or use small lures like soft plastics or micro flutter jigs. 112

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The ever-reliable feed is to go smash out a bucket of sand whiting. Nice fish can be caught in the sand holes north and south of town in 5-6m, otherwise head out past the White Bank. Whiting schools have similar size fish so drift around the 18-22m area until you start hooking up some bigger ones. Once onto a decent size, drop the

Aiden Roe just went to test out his new car on the beach, good thing he took a rod!

Jack pulled several fish one morning casting the Halco Roosta popper over shallow reef enticing the tailor in the wash.

The author likes the Dr Hook Long Tom lure for some long casts to the reef breaks, and it seems the tailor like them too.

to stay on the hook for longer like octopus, cuttlefish or fresh squid. I rig a threedropper paternoster each hook set is a double snell of #1 circle hooks so a small strip of bait can be used. You can never be sure what you might catch, flathead and flounder like the same grounds and the bigger male brown wrasse can offer some quality fillets that many overlook. November is a cracker month for the beach fishers. Big tailor and herring are usually in good numbers. It’s a great time for mulloway and small whaler sharks. I

of year. Back beach or the stretch north of Narrow Neck up through Wedge Island and beyond usually has the best gutters. Whereas the deeper beaches, like Didie Bay or Fence Reef, are more likely to produce herring, smaller tailor and sharks. If you like to wade the shallows casting small lures or even use the wand the flats along the south end of the bay can make for some entertaining sessions on mixed bags of herring, skippy, flathead, flounder and tarwhine. The white cray run starts late this month. Once white walkers start it will be on, many boats launching each day pulling pots full of succulent crayfish. DEMERSAL FISHING BAN The ban on demersal fishing is now in place. At

unacceptable alternatives in the form of multiple-choice submission period “to have our say” on ‘a two day per year access to fish’ or at best ‘a 3-4 month open season’. The Minister seems blind to alternate suggestions on what we ‘want to say’ for a better way forward that would protect the fish from all sectors during the breeding season. Meantime we have 10s of thousands of angry anglers wanting to have a fish and no idea when or for how long the season will reopen. A lot of people are wondering if it is even worth keeping a big boat, I am certainly put off upgrading to a larger vessel. Fisheries might be saving a few dollars for the ease of compliance, but what will this cost small business, our lifestyle and wellbeing?

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Early light signals better fishing KALBARRI

Stephen Wiseman

The slightly warmer weather and earlier light is making it a little easier to get out and try the ‘before sunrise’ trick for tailor. I prefer the mulie bait, cast with a following easterly. With some promising catches from Oyster Reef over the last week, the

chance of a decent catch is improving. My last trip out was fishing the inside of Oyster at the point with mullet strip for mulloway. We set up anchor before sundown on the change of tide and put out some early baits, then tried a few different coloured poppers in the white water checking for tailor. I had invited one of the contractors in town helping

with some of the Seroja cyclone rebuild work out for the evening as he had not caught a tailor. After half an hour of foaming up the water with wild retrievals, Tom changed to a strip bait, this worked after only a few casts. As his bait sank just inside the reef, it was engulfed by something quite large. My first thought was a good size tailor but it didn’t jump and instead just powered off to

Despite targeting tailor, Tom wasn’t disappointed with this capture of Malaba cod.

the reef causing some wild action from Tom. The action continued for a short while before Tom had a nice fat blackspotted Malabar cod beside the boat, in it came for a quick happy snap and then released. The rest of the evening was very quiet with no action on mulloway, so off home for a hot shower. Offshore action has been mainly pink snapper, with plenty around. Larger fish in 75cm+ range are being caught out around the 9km area west of the river mouth and some good catches are also coming from the Sand Patch in the 20m depths. No reports of mackerel or tuna as yet, but it is early and the water is only 20ºC so it may be a Christmas run if the weather continues to improve. Latest news in the week was that some big bust offs have been happening at the town jetty and reports of mangrove jack returning to the pens and jetty may well be true. It is well worth a session to get one of these true hard fighting fish. Strips of mullet cast under the jetty into shadow areas will normally get a result of some kind. River whiting are

Kalbarri River mouth at Oyster Reef. starting to make a showing all along the river flats with river prawn being the best bait. Fish the shallow water as often people cast over the fish to get into the deep water missing the schools of whiting at their feet. Be careful when going

in and out of the river, the side swell can cause you to drift sideways a bit and you end up where you don’t want to be, as one sea salt found out recently. Be safe and take care, if the swell looks big just wait and assess.

Shaping up to be a good season EXMOUTH

Barry Taylor

This month’s report has been supplied by Josh Cheong The fishing hasn’t been too bad in recent weeks. There have been a few mackerel being caught

shouldn’t be too long before they show up. There haven’t been too many reports of demersal fish being caught lately, the focus is more on pelagic fishing at this time of year. Having said that, there are some people who are still getting some bottom fish. If you would like to try your luck, you

wise, you should ideally go for something bright, like pink, green or yellow. If you want to target mackerel, it’s good to troll 2m and 6m diving lures, or use stickbaits like Nomad Riptides in the 150mm profile in the slow sink or floating versions. I’d be either heading up towards the

drift over the edges and throw your stickbaits around. The average size of the mackerel has been around the 10-15kg mark, but there have been a few bigger models getting around. There was a was a 27kg stonker caught recently. The average size of the GTs has been around 10-15kg. While you are targeting mackerel and stickbaiting for GTs on topwater you may encounter a red bass. There have been a couple of these hard-pulling fish reported from Norwest Reef recently. NOVEMBER TARGETS November is probably not the best time to target bottom species, but there’s plenty of other action to get excited about. It won’t be long now before that good water starts to roll through,

Cooper with a nice rankin cod. Image courtesy of @cooperrwatsonn.

and the marlin season starts to ramp up, so it’s a good time to look for blues and striped marlin. Depth-wise for blues you’re looking at around 500-1000m of water, while the small blacks and stripes are most often found in 50-150m of water. Most of the marlin are caught trolling

Shallow Water Safaris guide Brody Sutton with an Exmouth Gulf queenfish. Image courtesy of @shallowwatersafaris. up at the islands, and a few sailfish and other pelagics staring to show up in the gulf. There has been the odd blue marlin kicking about, and I did hear a report of a couple of stripes being seen as well. A whole heap of bait is stacked up there so it

can try throwing plastics around between the 15-30m mark. There have been some rankin cod, red-throat, spangled emperor and the odd trout kicking around. Two of the most successful plastics in recent times are the McCarthy’s Paddle Tails and ZMan PaddlerZ. Colour-

islands, like north Muirons, or stickbaiting around the west side. Look for an incoming tide anywhere from approximately 4m out to 15-20m. If you’re trolling you can focus on slightly deeper water, while if you’re stickbaiting look for shallower coral grounds and

Josh Cheong with a nice golden trevally. Image courtesy of @connorluff06.

skirts such as Richter Oscars or (if you’re chasing a bigger class of fish), a Bonze Violator. Alternatively, you can get good results trolling a garfish around. That’s it for this month. We are coming into the windy season, so make the most of any weather windows that crop up in the coming weeks. • For all the latest news on what’s biting and where, drop in to Tackle World Exmouth at 3 Maley St, Exmouth or give them a call on (08) 9949 1315. You can also view the range at www. tackleworldexmouth.com. au, and see the latest catch photos on their Facebook page. This family business stocks a large range of tackle, from light spin to big game. The staff have a wealth of local knowledge and expertise, and are always happy to help. NOVEMBER 2022

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Preparation for looming wet season ahead when it comes to table fare. Whiting are another species that are commonly targeted in the wet season in Karratha. They can be caught on bait, lures and now the more popular method being tiny poppers cast in the shallows around creek mouths and along the sandy beaches, such as 40 Mile

DAMPIER/KARRATHA

Troy Honey

The 2022/23 wet season is just around the corner and the first outlooks are in, which are predicting a promising amount of rain for the West Australian northwest region. If the predictions are on the money, we will see a couple of CAT 4/5 strength systems, which hopefully do not cross the coast but travel offshore adjacent to the coast and bring plenty of rain to the Pilbara and Kimberley. The predictions also include 2-3 less powerful systems and a couple of CAT 1 or 2 systems that cross the coastline lower in the Pilbara of Gascoyne. Water temps will be average, as well as surface temps for the season. So, it is sounding like we are going to have a good season, fingers-crossed no large cyclones hit any towns or cities. Now is the time to start planning for the change in fishing from the dry season target species, such as demersals and sports fish like sailfish and marlin to wet season species such as flathead, threadfin,

The water is starting to warm up and with it the blue bone action. The author caught his bag limit in under two hours up the Burrup Peninsula last month fishing land-based and using fresh caught rock crabs as bait. blueline emperor and long lasting blue swimmer crab season. The sailfish have been a bit on the light side this season in terms of numbers, which is more than likely

numbers on lures, vibes, and baits, such as live mullet and cooked prawns. Local creeks such as Airport and Nickol are fishing well, along with both ends of Cleaverville and along the beach at 40 Mile. Fishing the low tide lock in is producing the best results in the creeks. By this I mean locking your tinny in the creek in a deeper part of the system for when the tide runs out and traps the fish in that body of water with you. Best results for this are on the larger tides but be prepared to be out there for many hours as access is generally on both the high tides which will spread across 10 hours or so for when it is high enough to get out of the boat ramps and into the creeks. If you are fishing land-based along

the beaches for threadies, fish the incoming tide a few hours before high tide as the first foot of water comes in over the crustacean laden mud flats. The threadies follow the tide in and can be caught in less than 6” of water. The barra have been a bit quiet in October around Karratha but once the water temperature rises above 29ºC they should be hitting lures in all of the creeks. The same goes for flathead which are also a high water temperature fish. Flathead can be caught up here in Karratha year round but rarely in the cooler months. Flathead are often a bi-catch by those casting or trolling lures for barra. The barra are a much more spectacular fish to catch, but the flathead leaves them in their dust

Harper Mclean with another thumper Karratha mud crab. and Cossack. I really look forward to this time of year when I get to head out to fish an incoming spring tide at sunrise casting poppers for whiting. They are an aggressive little fish and if you fish on those silky smooth and still wet season mornings as the sun is just cracking over the water, the sight of the popper doing its

Not to be outdone, Ricky Mclean gets amongst the mud crab action with Harper. barramundi, mangrove jack, whiting, queenies, bluebone, mud crabs and very big GTs. Now, all these species can be caught year round, but it is the warmer water temps of the wet season that really brings these species to fire up. The end of the wet season has seen the great Spanish mackerel run in Karratha prove itself to be as healthy as ever, along with many captures red emperors, rankin cod, big coral trout, 114

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thing and a group of five or more whiting taking turns to strike is something special. I highly recommend it. If it is a feed of mud crabs you are chasing then this is the time of year to dig out the hooks, booties and nets and hit the creeks all around the region. Full moon spring tides are generally best

contributed to a fairly windy last few months that kept fishing days to a minimum. It was an overall strong finish to the 2022 dry season and lining up to be a very exciting wet season, which we will cover this and next edition to assist in arming everyone up. One dry season species that has already hit top gear is the beautiful table fish threadfin salmon. Threadies are being caught in good

Harper Mclean showing how it is done with some monster size Karratha mud crabs.

as the crabs will come out and go on the walk hunting at night in the moonlight. New moon springs are also good especially if you intend hooking the low tide banks and tidal flats. Karratha is home to the large green mud crab and there are some absolute monsters over 2kg often caught with the average crab around the 1.5kg weight range. Dropping baited nets from your boat in the creeks works just as well as hooking, get your nets in before the high tide change and fish as long as you can before the tide drops to a point where you can’t get back to the ramp. Use fish frames, preferable fresh mullet, chicken pieces or lamb necks, they all work well. If the crabs are around, they will take anything. Spring tides are always better for muddies than neap tides when the water isn’t high enough to soak the banks and flats, so they won’t tend to come out and walk for a feed. We will go into depth on the GTs and queenies next issue as the teams of anglers armed with high poundage gear head out to the shoals to cast their big poppers into the white water in search of great northwest Australian back breaking fights.

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A bit tricky for trout FRESHWATER

Peter Fragomeni

This time of the year can be a bit tricky fishing our northern dams for trout, as November has been warm in some years, particularly in the latter part of the month. It’s just a matter of

to the Crater Lakes of South Victoria. Although it was tough going with extreme weather and cold winds we did manage to tick a few things off the bucket list, like a beautiful bass and a feisty chinook salmon, both on fly. All the reports coming in indicate there have been

some nice trout and redfin being caught in some of our waters recently. AUSSIE NATIVES The water warming up has stirred these species into action. I’ve noticed more activity in a couple of smaller dams I visited recently, however, they have proven hard to entice.

The South West of WA has a number of farm dams on private property that are stocked by individuals and fishing clubs, like WATFAA and SFFAC. This one is very large and can offer excellent fishing at times.

Private farm dams can produce well-conditioned fast growing trout if conditions are ideal. This 58cm rainbow went 6lb and put up a great fight on a #5 fly rod. adjusting your technique to suit the conditions. Getting on the water at sunrise or fishing deep off steep banks that drop off into deep water is your best chance for chasing trout. If you choose to troll from a boat then try using lures that dive down to between 3-7m. I’m only referring to those periods where we can get days that are in the mid 30s and on occasions even higher. If you choose to fish the streams or rivers then it is a different situation as they are generally shaded and remain cool. The same applies to the lower southern waters around Pemberton, as this area can fish best this time of the year. I haven’t been out fishing this last couple of months because I travelled to the East Coast and fished freshwater locations from mid NSW all the way down

A handy fishing stile placed over the fence line to gain better access to Lefroy Brook just out of Pemberton. Others like this one are planned by the WA branch of ATF, with the help from SFFAC.

A good sounder will show where fish are holding. The right side is downscan showing a school of redfin hanging around a tree.

PREDICTED DAM LEVELS FOR SW WA Predicted Dam Levels for South West WA Overall storage in our dams that allow public access and recreational activities are currently 75% as of the end of September, which is down from 78.5% as of the same time last year. Although they are down slightly from last year there is enough water to cater for anglers and irrigation needs throughout our hot summer conditions WAROONA DAM DRAKESBROOK WEIR LOGUE BROOK DAM HARVEY DAM WELLINGTON DAM GLEN MERVYN DAM BIG BROOK DAM 116

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the Troutfest in mid-October will get things going again. My mate Jonah has been getting into the redfin recently and reported that they were hitting the lures from the bank so it proves you don’t need a boat for success. A few browns have shown up and I can’t stress how important it is that they are returned as they prey on small redfin. I was chatting to Mick from Victorian Inland Charters

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A few big Murray cod have come from lakes around the metro area but reports are getting harder to come by of late. Waroona Dam The fishing has been slow. This could be because there hasn’t been a stocking for some time, although a few redfin are still being caught on lures. Drakesbrook Weir As of time of writing, it has been fishing slow for trout, however, a large stocking that is going in for

at Lake Purrumbete on my recent trip to the area and he said that the browns get big because they feed on the redfin and it keeps their numbers down. He regularly finds up to a dozen redfin in the bigger browns so suggests we stock more browns in our redfin waters. Hopefully, this will be the case in coming years. Logue Brook Dam A few reports of brown trout being caught by fly anglers is encouraging so it’s important that these

trout are released to grow to trophy size in the future. Ski boat and jet-ski activity is normally high from now- on so be alert if you happen to fish from a boat or kayak. Harvey Dam Reports indicate that the trout fishing has been very slow this spring compared to previous years. Normally the social media sites are dominated by trout captures from this water but, since the ban on camping it seems that anglers are staying away and fishing other locations. The cancellation of the Harvey Bash fishing competition is a big loss to the local community and to trout fishing in general in this state. The recent visit to a number of dams on the east-coast has provided a clear picture on just how underused our waters are in both freshwater species

and facilities to cater for travelling anglers like myself. With better policing they have we didn’t encounter any antisocial incidents in our travels with over 30 nights camping on the banks of their dams. Strict rules accompanied your receipt with actual fines and future bans for non-compliance. I just hope the local shire can provide a similar facility in the near future. Glen Mervyn Dam Not a lot of trout have been caught here recently however, the rewards can be good if you put the effort in. Some nice redfin lurk in this lightly fished water so it’s worth having a fish if you are in the area. Good free camping is aloud so this is a bonus. Wellington Dam Reports of a few good trout coming from the

upper area of the dam around Hamilton River is encouraging. It’s a big dam by WA standards so a boat or kayak is the preferred method to fish this dam.

is disappointing. Whilst I’m not a skier it’s going to put more pressure on smaller waters like Logues and Waroona Dams that are already suffering from

on the banks. I find this unacceptable as this dam is over 20km long and the gazetted ski area was only a small part of around 800m of shoreline. The fact they

casting clinics and displays by all those involved in the freshwater scene. Apparently, the word is that some very large trout will be stocked on the day which has not been seen before in WA, so it might be worth a visit even if it’s a few hours drive from Perth. Pemberton Private Farm Dams The area has many farm dams that range in size from 5 acres right up to over 30 acres that are stocked with both rainbow and brown trout. Some have very large redfin but generally these don’t fish well for trout. There are a couple of clubs that have exclusive access with strict rules and regularly stock them like WATFAA ( WA Trout and Freshwater Angling Association) if anyone is keen on joining. They have an impressive accommodation set-up in the town for members at cheap rates as well. RIVERS Murray River A few redfin are around

next month being a different river due to increased flow Collie River above Wellington Dam The section around the town of Collie has produced some impressive redfin recently with fish in the high 40s being common. Arm yourself with a good spin rod and array of soft plastics, spinners or hard bodied lures with a good action and you are in with a chance of tangling with one of these larger fish. Fish the banks casting at structure is the key and moving around until you find the fish is the preferred method. Capel River The section around Donnybrook is turning up a few redfin on any of the popular lures. Blackwood River This is the month when this river is at its best but don’t expect big numbers as not all the sections produce fish. If you are after redfin the upper reaches above Bridgetown is the go with the lower section down to

offer some truly exciting fly fishing to those that have mastered the technique. Using small dry flies cast into the gentle runs can be deadly if executed in the right manner to entice a rise. For those that spin fish then generally smaller lures and lightly weighted soft plastics are the go. The lower section close to the mouth has one run that produces a good fish if you know where to look. I can remember standing next to John Sauttle back in the early 80s and witnessing him take a 7 lbs brown on a tiny Adam’s in a way that only a truly experienced and talented fly angler could, as it was in a tricky tight spot with an erratic drift. It’s good to see a Stile placed over the fence at Thompson’s Flat. This is a ladder to assist the crossing of fences that not only places less strain on the fence itself but, can save torn waders as was the case for me on a few occasions. A credit to the AFT and the crew from SFFAC for their efforts.

Western Australia is home to some large Murray cod, however our authorities do not stock or allow species like these into the state. Locations are guarded but this lucky angler knows where to look and is an expert at catching them. Trolling to cover water is the secret to locate both trout and redfin. The recent decision to ban skiing up around the wall end at Potters Gorge

overcrowding. The reason given is that they want to conserve the area as it’s a pristine location and the ski boats are placing stress

The Warren River continues to produce quality redfin equal to other waters in the country. Blaine Simpson landed this 48cm model on a recent trip to the area.

spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide a decent camp site for the increased use by the skiers will now go to waste. The new rules will mean you can only use a vessel with a motor not bigger than 6hp or electric motors. Norilup Dam This little water near Greenbushes has turned up some nice little trout and redfin recently. The deep drop off on the farm side is the best location but, be careful as one wrong step will see you in over 10m of water. Fishing heavy lures like Tassie devils or spoons are the go or using a sinking fly line is also a good choice. Big Brook Dam Some good reports have come through of nice rainbow trout being caught up the back area on both fly and lures is encouraging. Brown trout are being caught but it’s unsure if they are recently stocked or carry overs from last year. A few nice redfin have been coming from the middle section by those on kayaks using soft plastics. This little dam that is shaded by majestic towering karri trees will host the Pemberton Trout Festival on Sunday 6 November to celebrate 50 years since the government had taken control of the Trout Hatchery situated on the banks of the Lefroy Brook. As was the case in this year’s Troutfest held at Drakesbrook Weir in October this event will also offer similar displays with

A pretty little brown trout caught at Logue Brook Dam. Wendy was casting a Berkley Puppy dog over a few we found on the sounder that were sitting up high in deeper water. in the deeper sections with trout a real chance in the fast runs dotted along the sections upstream of Dwellingup. Northern Jarrah Streams Most of the trout would have dropped back into the dams this month however, resident fish still reside in the permanent streams if you are lucky enough to know where they are. Brunswick River Worth a look if you are passing by as it doesn’t get much attention and is regularly stocked. Collie River below Wellington Dam Water very low with stagnant areas in most sections due to the lack of release for irrigation with

Nannup being more suited to trout. Warren River Some truly magical fishing has been had in this river with the stand out species being redfin of larger than average sizes getting caught on a variety of methods. Better success has come to those using kayaks but bank side anglers are getting their fare share as well. Trout have played the game with good numbers coming out of all the popular rapids from as far up as Regen Road all the way down to Barkers Crossing well down stream. Lefroy Brook This is the time of the year that this little stream excels in its capability to

Donnelly River No reports but good trout are there for the taking if you are keen on exploring this river. A good map is essential as it can be reasonably hard to locate the better areas. As can be seen we have a number of freshwater fishing locations to explore and whilst we can’t match the spectacular options the eastcoast of Australia offers, we can tangle with some nice size trout on occasions, and redfin that match anything on offer anywhere in the country. Be very wary of snakes around water and fire becomes a risk in the latter part of the month Until next time Keep your lines tight NOVEMBER 2022

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S U Z U K I

OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT

CONTENTS 4-5

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT

6-11

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY

12-13

As the world’s ULTIMATE OUTBOARD MOTOR brand, Suzuki always remains focused on providing the

14-15

Suzuki's Drive By Wire Series & FishHunter™ Drive

16-17

V6 350-300HP Flagship-GEKI Series

ultimate marine experience.

DF350AMD/DF350A/DF325A/DF300BMD/DF300B

Since 2010, Suzuki Motor Corporation has been voluntarily conducting the ‘Clean-up the World Campaign’ every year to create a healthier and cleaner marine environment.

18-19

V6 300-200HP DF300AP/DF250AP DF250/DF225/DF200

Over 8,000 people & 26 distributors have participated in this global initiative so far. 20-21

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP DF200AP/DF175AP/DF150AP DF200A/DF175A/DF150A

Suzuki is committed to taking responsible actions against plastic waste problems by reviewing its own contributions to the environment and introducing new measures to reduce plastic usage and waste

NEW DF350AMD / DF300BMD

22-23

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B/DF100C,DF100B/DF90A/DF80A/DF70A

24-25

DF60AV/DF50AV DF60A/DF50A/DF40A DF30A/DF25A

Our Commitment 1. Clean-Up the World Campaign 2. Reduce Plastic Packaging

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

26-27

3. Collect Marine Micro-Plastic Waste

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP DF20A/DF15A/DF9.9B DF9.9A/DF8A DF6A/DF5A/DF4A DF2.5

Integrated Control System “SYNCRO-EYE”

29-32

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

34-38

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

SUZUKI FINANCE

SCAN TO LEARN MORE

We believe the actions Team Suzuki takes around the world will be one positive step forward to a cleaner marine environment.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT

CONTENTS 4-5

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT

6-11

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY

12-13

As the world’s ULTIMATE OUTBOARD MOTOR brand, Suzuki always remains focused on providing the

14-15

Suzuki's Drive By Wire Series & FishHunter™ Drive

16-17

V6 350-300HP Flagship-GEKI Series

ultimate marine experience.

DF350AMD/DF350A/DF325A/DF300BMD/DF300B

Since 2010, Suzuki Motor Corporation has been voluntarily conducting the ‘Clean-up the World Campaign’ every year to create a healthier and cleaner marine environment.

18-19

V6 300-200HP DF300AP/DF250AP DF250/DF225/DF200

Over 8,000 people & 26 distributors have participated in this global initiative so far. 20-21

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP DF200AP/DF175AP/DF150AP DF200A/DF175A/DF150A

Suzuki is committed to taking responsible actions against plastic waste problems by reviewing its own contributions to the environment and introducing new measures to reduce plastic usage and waste

NEW DF350AMD / DF300BMD

22-23

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B/DF100C,DF100B/DF90A/DF80A/DF70A

24-25

DF60AV/DF50AV DF60A/DF50A/DF40A DF30A/DF25A

Our Commitment 1. Clean-Up the World Campaign 2. Reduce Plastic Packaging

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

26-27

3. Collect Marine Micro-Plastic Waste

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP DF20A/DF15A/DF9.9B DF9.9A/DF8A DF6A/DF5A/DF4A DF2.5

Integrated Control System “SYNCRO-EYE”

29-32

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

34-38

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

SUZUKI FINANCE

SCAN TO LEARN MORE

We believe the actions Team Suzuki takes around the world will be one positive step forward to a cleaner marine environment.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT 1. CLEAN-UP THE WORLD CAMPAIGN

3. COLLECT MARINE MICRO-PLASTIC WASTE How can Suzuki use its products to reduce marine micro-plastic waste? Are there any ways to tackle the problem without sacriﬁcing the performance of the engine nor harming the environment? As a solution to this challenge, we came up with an idea which is the Micro-Plastic Collecting Device(MPC).

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FROM JULY. 2022 PRODUCTION. (FROM 23 MODEL YEAR)

FEATURES

n Easy maintenance the filter. n This device will not affect the performance of the engine even if the filter gets clogged since It is designed the bypass in case of the over flow.

CURRENT MODEL

More than 10,000 people from 53 Suzuki distributors participated in this activity.

Thermostat

WITH MICRO-PLASTIC COLLECTING DEVICE

COLLECTED MATERIALS

Thermostat

Engine

In order to avoid to produce additional plastics, we have been replacing the plastic packaging of outboards and marine genuine parts to eco-conscious materials. Packaging for Suzuki marine genuine parts Plastic Packaging

n Oct. 2020 – Mar. 2022 : Reduced

①

②

Paper Packaging

6.4t.

Replacing the plastic packaging to Paper.

③

Engine

Middle Unit

Middle Unit Main Flow

n Sep.2021 – Mar.2022 : Reduced 4.8t.

① Outer Carton Fixing（Polyethylene → Paper） ② Body Cover（Polyethylene → Biodegradable Material） ③ Engine Cover（ Nylon → Rayon）

Pumped Up Water

2. REDUCE PLASTIC PACKAGING

Pumped Up Water

*As of December 2021.

Filter

Main Flow Over Flow

Polyethylene, polypropylene, acryl and nylon were collected through the monitoring test in the Philippines.

Now it is time to deliver the MPC to you! From July 2022 production , MPC is equipped to DF140BG/115BG, DF140B/115B/100C on standard. We believe our small actions will be a big movement to change the serious situation of the marine environment. We await your support through the participation in clean-up the world campaign and the use of MPC.

In order to clean the ocean, the Suzuki Marine Team will promote "SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT" together with partners and boat users all around the world. 4

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT 1. CLEAN-UP THE WORLD CAMPAIGN

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FROM JULY. 2022 PRODUCTION. (FROM 23 MODEL YEAR)

FEATURES

n Easy maintenance the filter. n This device will not affect the performance of the engine even if the filter gets clogged since It is designed the bypass in case of the over flow.

CURRENT MODEL

More than 10,000 people from 53 Suzuki distributors participated in this activity.

Thermostat

WITH MICRO-PLASTIC COLLECTING DEVICE

COLLECTED MATERIALS

Thermostat

Engine

n Oct. 2020 – Mar. 2022 : Reduced

①

②

Paper Packaging

6.4t.

Replacing the plastic packaging to Paper.

③

Engine

Middle Unit

Middle Unit Main Flow

n Sep.2021 – Mar.2022 : Reduced 4.8t.

① Outer Carton Fixing（Polyethylene → Paper） ② Body Cover（Polyethylene → Biodegradable Material） ③ Engine Cover（ Nylon → Rayon）

Pumped Up Water

2. REDUCE PLASTIC PACKAGING

Pumped Up Water

*As of December 2021.

Filter

Main Flow Over Flow

Polyethylene, polypropylene, acryl and nylon were collected through the monitoring test in the Philippines.

In order to clean the ocean, the Suzuki Marine Team will promote "SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT" together with partners and boat users all around the world. 4

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY LEADING THE INDUSTRY WITH AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGNS, SUZUKI OUTBOARDS PROVIDE FEATURES AND BENEFITS THAT MAKE BOATING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE.

Durability & Reliability SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM

WATER DETECTING SYSTEM

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

Dog-leg shaped dual louver at the air intake remove water from the air taken into the cowl.

Durability & Reliability

. Durable . Notify user before engine trouble . Easy to service, repair

Performance

. Smooth and quick

acceleration at all operating ranges . Powerful torque

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy

. Less vibration . Quiet operation . Light & Compact . Easy to use . Smooth and Decisive

. Good fuel efficiency / low-emission . Low maintenance cost . Environment

shifting

protection activities

ADVANTAGE ■ Prevents water intrusion. ■ Allows a direct intake system, contributing to higher engine output.

▶DF40A

AND UP

A water detecting fuel filter prevents water intrusion. When water is detected, the system will alert the driver with visual and audio warnings. ADVANTAGE ■ Prevents lower power output and corrosion by avoiding water intrusion.

SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN

TILT LIMIT SYSTEM ▶DF50AV

AND UP

AND UP (not including DF90AWQH, DF60AQH, DF50A/40A)

The timing chain running in an oil-bath can be adjusted automatically by an automatic hydraulic tensioner.

Tilt Limit System prevents the outboard from tilting beyond a selected angle.

ADVANTAGE More durable than the belt type. ■ Matintenance-free.

ADVANTAGE ■ Prevents damage to the boat or outboard due to excessive outboard tilting.

■

2.50

▶DF70A

Tilt Limit System

ANTI CORROSION

SUB

GAS ASSIST

EASY START SYSTEM

A AUTOMATIC TRIM

DF200A

DUAL WATER INLET

SUB WATER INLET

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF250W

The engine’s cooling system relies on water supplied through two water inlets located on the lower unit. ADVANTAGE ■ Increases the water flow, providing better cooling performance.

NMMA Award The Innovation Awards (recognizing technological innovation) granted each year by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) are considered among the highest honors in marine technology. Of the new marine industry products in that year, they are awarded to “a product that shows technical leadership, is practical and cost-effective, and is truly beneficial to the consumer.” Starting with the DT200 Exanté in 1987 and extending to the DF350A in 2017, Suzuki outboard motors have received this Innovation Award a total of nine times. Eight of these awards are for 4-stroke outboard motors.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUB

OPTIONAL:▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF90AWQH STANDARD:▶DF60A/50A/40A

▶DF140B/115B/100C

Two water inlets in different directions ensure that the engine does not overheat due to the clogging of algae.

Awarded Prizes 1987: 1998: 2006: 2014:

DT200 Exanté / 1997: DF70 & DF60 / DF50 & DF40 / 2003: DF250 / DF300 / 2011: DF50A & DF40A / 2012: DF300AP / DF30A & DF25A / 2017: DF350A

DF350AMD

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY LEADING THE INDUSTRY WITH AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGNS, SUZUKI OUTBOARDS PROVIDE FEATURES AND BENEFITS THAT MAKE BOATING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE.

Durability & Reliability SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM

WATER DETECTING SYSTEM

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

Dog-leg shaped dual louver at the air intake remove water from the air taken into the cowl.

Durability & Reliability

. Durable . Notify user before engine trouble . Easy to service, repair

Performance

. Smooth and quick

acceleration at all operating ranges . Powerful torque

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy

. Less vibration . Quiet operation . Light & Compact . Easy to use . Smooth and Decisive

. Good fuel efficiency / low-emission . Low maintenance cost . Environment

shifting

protection activities

ADVANTAGE ■ Prevents water intrusion. ■ Allows a direct intake system, contributing to higher engine output.

▶DF40A

AND UP

SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN

TILT LIMIT SYSTEM ▶DF50AV

AND UP

AND UP (not including DF90AWQH, DF60AQH, DF50A/40A)

The timing chain running in an oil-bath can be adjusted automatically by an automatic hydraulic tensioner.

Tilt Limit System prevents the outboard from tilting beyond a selected angle.

ADVANTAGE More durable than the belt type. ■ Matintenance-free.

ADVANTAGE ■ Prevents damage to the boat or outboard due to excessive outboard tilting.

■

2.50

▶DF70A

Tilt Limit System

ANTI CORROSION

SUB

GAS ASSIST

EASY START SYSTEM

A AUTOMATIC TRIM

DF200A

DUAL WATER INLET

SUB WATER INLET

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF250W

The engine’s cooling system relies on water supplied through two water inlets located on the lower unit. ADVANTAGE ■ Increases the water flow, providing better cooling performance.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUB

OPTIONAL:▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF90AWQH STANDARD:▶DF60A/50A/40A

▶DF140B/115B/100C

Two water inlets in different directions ensure that the engine does not overheat due to the clogging of algae.

Awarded Prizes 1987: 1998: 2006: 2014:

DT200 Exanté / 1997: DF70 & DF60 / DF50 & DF40 / 2003: DF250 / DF300 / 2011: DF50A & DF40A / 2012: DF300AP / DF30A & DF25A / 2017: DF350A

DF350AMD

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY KEYLESS START SYSTEM OPTIONAL:▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A/150A ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C ▶DF100B/90A/80A/70A

This system allows you to start multiple engines by placing key-fob nearby. • One push Start & Stop for up to 6 outboard motors. • Waterproof Float Key Fob. • Security support with immobiliser. ADVANTAGE ■ Provides high security. ■ No ignition key is necessary.

SUZUKI ANTI-CORROSION FINISH ▶ALL

ANTI CORROSION

MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

▶DF250/225 ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP

▶DF60AV/50AV

MODELS

Special protection is applied to the aluminium surface using high strength bonding to protect the aluminium made exterior parts. ADVANTAGE ■ Protection against corrosion improves the overall outboard durability. Resin Clear Topcoat Resin Black(or White) Basecoat Primer Undercoat

▶DF200A/175A/150A ▶DF250W

Larger lower units (2.42 gear ratio) make it possible to equip larger 36cm (14-inch) propeller than other models in this class. It owns good acceleration and large power. ADVANTAGE ■ Powerful torque to carry heavy loads. ■ Quick acceleration with larger propellers. ■ Quick and smooth planing.

ADVANTAGE ■ Increases output during high speed operation with greater volume of air input. ■ Increases combustion efficiency and maximizes torque during low speed operation. AIR FLOW IN MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION MODULE

DF60AV vs. DF60A size comparison

Suzuki Anti-Corrosion Finish

Manifold pipes are switched between short and long during low speed and high speed operation to ensure the right volume of air enters the engine.

Suzuki Aluminium Alloy

Lower rpm

High rpm

DF60A

NEW SDSM+ (SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE+) ▶DF9.9B

DF60AV

AND UP*

This app enables you to make a plan for boating with the weather forecast and check the engine condition & operation tips for the next boating. All functions are available for free.* Please check the details in P.31 or on our website.

Gear Ratio

DF60AV

DF60A

2.42

2.27

*SMD/SMG4 and a smartphone running Android/iOS are required.

ADVANTAGE ■ Possible to make a plan for boat trip with checking the weather forecast in advance. ■ Check up on the engines before the departure based on the engine data. ■ Acquire the engine data by scanning the QR code*. ■ Provide the engine data to dealer and ask for maintenance easily. *DENSO WAVE owns the rights of the name and the logo of QR code.

Performance

VVT (Variable Valve Timing) ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF250 ▶DF250W

The Variable Valve Timing controls the opening and closing timing of the intake valve depending on the engine RPM.

A direct airflow path from the intake port to the cylinder suppresses temperature rise of the air and improves combustion efficiency.

ADVANTAGE ■ Offers smooth, powerful torque. ■ Provide smooth acceleration over all speed ranges.

ADVANTAGE ■ Delivers higher power output from a small displacement.

TORQUE CURVE

AND UP

2.50

2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION ▶DF70A

AND UP

The engine powerhead is positioned closer to the front, moving the outboard’s center of gravity forward.

This design makes a larger gear ratio possible, allowing it to turn a large diameter propeller.

ADVANTAGE ■ Less vibration. ■ More compact. ■ Stable steering performance.

ADVANTAGE ■ Increased power to turn large diameter propellers, offering quick acceleration. ■ High propulsive efficiency with large diameter propeller. ■ Powerful navigation, maintaining propeller rotation even with a larger load.

1st Stage Reduction : 30:36=1.20 2nd Stage Reduction : 12:25=2.08

Total : 2.50:1

DF200AP 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

TORQUE

OFFSET DRIVESHAFT

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A

with VVT

▶DF70A

DIRECT AIR INTAKE

The Suzuki Dual Prop System spins two propellers rotating in opposite directions on a single engine. With the 6 blades, it can make a good stroke efficiently.

without VVT

LOW

MID

ENGINE SPEED

HIGH

ADVANTAGE ■ Achieve superior stability when driving straight. ■ Powerful reverse thrust and braking force. ■ Good water gripping performance and quick startup acceleration.

GEAR RATIO IN EACH CLASS MODEL

DF140BG/115BG DF140B/115B/100C DF100B/90A/80A/70A DF90AWQH

DF200A(AP)/ 175A(AP)/150A(AP)

DF250/ 225/200

DF300AP/ 250AP DF250W

DF350AMD/ 300BMD DF350A/ 325A/300B

GEAR RATIO

2.59:1

2.50:1

2.29:1

2.08:1

2.29:1

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ANTI-CORROSION FINISH ▶ALL

ANTI CORROSION

MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

▶DF250/225 ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP

▶DF60AV/50AV

MODELS

▶DF200A/175A/150A ▶DF250W

DF60AV vs. DF60A size comparison

Suzuki Anti-Corrosion Finish

Manifold pipes are switched between short and long during low speed and high speed operation to ensure the right volume of air enters the engine.

Suzuki Aluminium Alloy

Lower rpm

High rpm

DF60A

NEW SDSM+ (SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE+) ▶DF9.9B

DF60AV

AND UP*

Gear Ratio

DF60AV

DF60A

2.42

2.27

*SMD/SMG4 and a smartphone running Android/iOS are required.

Performance

VVT (Variable Valve Timing) ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF250 ▶DF250W

The Variable Valve Timing controls the opening and closing timing of the intake valve depending on the engine RPM.

A direct airflow path from the intake port to the cylinder suppresses temperature rise of the air and improves combustion efficiency.

ADVANTAGE ■ Offers smooth, powerful torque. ■ Provide smooth acceleration over all speed ranges.

ADVANTAGE ■ Delivers higher power output from a small displacement.

TORQUE CURVE

AND UP

2.50

2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION ▶DF70A

AND UP

The engine powerhead is positioned closer to the front, moving the outboard’s center of gravity forward.

This design makes a larger gear ratio possible, allowing it to turn a large diameter propeller.

ADVANTAGE ■ Less vibration. ■ More compact. ■ Stable steering performance.

1st Stage Reduction : 30:36=1.20 2nd Stage Reduction : 12:25=2.08

Total : 2.50:1

DF200AP 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

TORQUE

OFFSET DRIVESHAFT

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A

with VVT

▶DF70A

DIRECT AIR INTAKE

The Suzuki Dual Prop System spins two propellers rotating in opposite directions on a single engine. With the 6 blades, it can make a good stroke efficiently.

without VVT

LOW

MID

ENGINE SPEED

HIGH

ADVANTAGE ■ Achieve superior stability when driving straight. ■ Powerful reverse thrust and braking force. ■ Good water gripping performance and quick startup acceleration.

GEAR RATIO IN EACH CLASS MODEL

DF140BG/115BG DF140B/115B/100C DF100B/90A/80A/70A DF90AWQH

DF200A(AP)/ 175A(AP)/150A(AP)

DF250/ 225/200

DF300AP/ 250AP DF250W

DF350AMD/ 300BMD DF350A/ 325A/300B

GEAR RATIO

2.59:1

2.50:1

2.29:1

2.08:1

2.29:1

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY Ease & Comfort

▶DF40A

AND UP Optional for Remote Control Models (not including DF250/225/200,DF250W,DF90AWQH)

THREE-WAY STORAGE

SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP

Counter rotation

This system helps the boat running at a certain speed range in low RPM.

▶DF6A/5A/4A

Function for selecting regular or counter rotation on one outboard with an optional connector and a counter rotation propeller. ADVANTAGE ■ Either regular or counter rotation can be used on the same outboard.

The design allows the outboard to be removed from the boat and placed on any of its 3 sides for storage. ADVANTAGE ■ No need to worry about the loading space or method.

ADVANTAGE ■ Boat can keep running at a certain speed range in low revs without having to operate the throttle on the boat. ■ Gives you highly precise control at low RPM. *Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel

GAS ASSIST SYSTEM

Regular rotation

STBD

GAS ASSIST

SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL (Electronic Throttle and Shift Systems)

FRONT

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP

Operation from the remote control is delivered to the outboard via an electric signal and it enables the 1 lever operation for up to 6 outboard motors (for dual mount only). ADVANTAGE ■ Less friction and resistance compared to the mechanical ones. ■ Easy control for multiple outboard motors. ■ Improved fuel economy with the combination of Lean Burn Control System.

OVERHEAD TANK The integral overhead fuel tank and one-way valve delivers fuel supply by using gravity. ADVANTAGE ■ Contributes to easy start.

Flush Mount

Intake noise is suppressed with silencer and resonator. ADVANTAGE Less noise, making boating more pleasant.

Resonator

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

DF200A

BATTERY-LESS ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION ▶DF30A/25A ▶DF20A/15A/9.9B

This technology delivers quicker start, smoother operation, and more acceleration without a battery.

DUAL INJECTOR ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

A AUTOMATIC TRIM

AUTOMATIC TRIM ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A/150A ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

The Automatic Trim adjust trim angle automatically depending on the engine RPM without your control.

■

Simply turn the key and release, and the starter stays engaged until the engine starts. This system offers a smoother start of the engine.

NEW Integrated Steering System ▶DF350AMD/300BMD

The conventional external hydraulic cylinder is built into the outboard motor. ADVANTAGE ■ Simple appearance of the motorwell when rigging. ■ Allows rigging to various types of boats. ■ Easy rigging.

LEAN BURN CONTROL SYSTEM ▶DF9.9B

AND UP (not including DF250/225/200, DF250W, DF90AWQH)

The Lean Burn Control System supplies the appropriate amount of fuel and air mixture depending on the navigation conditions. ADVANTAGE : ■ Significant improvement in fuel economy in all speed ranges especially at cruising speed. ■ Fuel is saved and gasoline costs are cut.

One-way Valve

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

AND UP (not including DF250/225/200, DF250W)

Ecology & Economy

ADVANTAGE : ■ Operates without battery. ■ Quick and easy start. ■ Cleaner and economic fuel consumption. ■ Higher and smoother performance in almost all operating ranges.

NOISE REDUCTION ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A/150A

Enables the outboard motor to be tilted up or down quickly with minimal force.

▶DF40A

▶DF6A/5A/4A

Over-head Fuel Tank

Dual Top Mount

▶DF30AQH

EASY START SYSTEM

PORT

▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF140BG/115BG

Single Top Mount

SUZUKI EASY START SYSTEM

SUZUKI TROLL MODE SYSTEM*

The dual injector delivers just the right amount of fuel at the right time into each cylinder. ADVANTAGE : ■ Contributes to higher output and better fuel efficiency.

NEW Micro-Plastic Collecting Device ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

As one of the actions in SUZUKI CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT, we developed the device to collect micro-plastics in the oceans just by running SUZUKI's outboard motors. ADVANTAGE : ■ Collect micro-plastics through your outboard motors. ■ Does not sacrifice the engine performance.

ADVANTAGE : ■ Helps to keep the appropriate trim angle and contribute to achieve faster top speed and better fuel efficiency. *Available with SMD / SMG4

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

SUZUKI ULTIMATE TECHNOLOGY Ease & Comfort

▶DF40A

AND UP Optional for Remote Control Models (not including DF250/225/200,DF250W,DF90AWQH)

THREE-WAY STORAGE

SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP

Counter rotation

This system helps the boat running at a certain speed range in low RPM.

▶DF6A/5A/4A

The design allows the outboard to be removed from the boat and placed on any of its 3 sides for storage. ADVANTAGE ■ No need to worry about the loading space or method.

GAS ASSIST SYSTEM

Regular rotation

STBD

GAS ASSIST

SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL (Electronic Throttle and Shift Systems)

FRONT

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP

OVERHEAD TANK The integral overhead fuel tank and one-way valve delivers fuel supply by using gravity. ADVANTAGE ■ Contributes to easy start.

Flush Mount

Intake noise is suppressed with silencer and resonator. ADVANTAGE Less noise, making boating more pleasant.

Resonator

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

DF200A

BATTERY-LESS ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION ▶DF30A/25A ▶DF20A/15A/9.9B

This technology delivers quicker start, smoother operation, and more acceleration without a battery.

DUAL INJECTOR ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B

A AUTOMATIC TRIM

AUTOMATIC TRIM ▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A/150A ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

The Automatic Trim adjust trim angle automatically depending on the engine RPM without your control.

■

Simply turn the key and release, and the starter stays engaged until the engine starts. This system offers a smoother start of the engine.

NEW Integrated Steering System ▶DF350AMD/300BMD

LEAN BURN CONTROL SYSTEM ▶DF9.9B

AND UP (not including DF250/225/200, DF250W, DF90AWQH)

One-way Valve

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

AND UP (not including DF250/225/200, DF250W)

Ecology & Economy

ADVANTAGE : ■ Operates without battery. ■ Quick and easy start. ■ Cleaner and economic fuel consumption. ■ Higher and smoother performance in almost all operating ranges.

NOISE REDUCTION ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF200A/175A/150A

Enables the outboard motor to be tilted up or down quickly with minimal force.

▶DF40A

▶DF6A/5A/4A

Over-head Fuel Tank

Dual Top Mount

▶DF30AQH

EASY START SYSTEM

PORT

▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF140BG/115BG

Single Top Mount

SUZUKI EASY START SYSTEM

SUZUKI TROLL MODE SYSTEM*

The dual injector delivers just the right amount of fuel at the right time into each cylinder. ADVANTAGE : ■ Contributes to higher output and better fuel efficiency.

NEW Micro-Plastic Collecting Device ▶DF140BG/115BG ▶DF140B/115B/100C

ADVANTAGE : ■ Helps to keep the appropriate trim angle and contribute to achieve faster top speed and better fuel efficiency. *Available with SMD / SMG4

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

NEW

DF350AMD / DF300BMD

- Suzuki's First Integrated Steering System - Advanced New Gear Case - Available in 20 inch(L), 25inch(X) and 30inch(XX) transom height. Integrated Steering System - Simple appearance of the motorwell when rigging. - Allows rigging to various types of boats.

There is no need to worry about interference between the external cylinder and the boat.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Advanced New Gear Case - Top Speed is increased more than 2%* by reducing 4% of the frontal projected area. *The data is based on “In-House Suzuki Testing” under uniformed conditions. Results will vary depending upon operating conditions (boat design, size, weight, weather, etc).

Reducing 4%

Conventional Gear Case vs Advanced New Gear Case

Advanced New Gear Case

Faster : 2% or more

Conventional Gear Case

- Enhanced durability & reliability by lowering the gear oil temperature. - Gear oil capacity has been reduced from 3.2ℓ to 2.8ℓ. - Gear oil can now be changed with the boat still in the water. - Compatible with conventional models.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

NEW

DF350AMD / DF300BMD

There is no need to worry about interference between the external cylinder and the boat.

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Reducing 4%

Conventional Gear Case vs Advanced New Gear Case

Advanced New Gear Case

Faster : 2% or more

Conventional Gear Case

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Suzuki's Drive By Wire Series Taking your boating experience to a new level for your ULTIMATE marine life

Smooth Shift Operation

Drive By Wire (Suzuki Precision Control : S.P.C) is a technologically advanced computer-based control system with electronic wiring that eliminates the source of friction and resistance. While you enjoy smooth throttle and shift operation, the system’s computer is processing and transmitting commands in real-time to actuators at the engine that deliver precise throttle controls with smoother, decisive shifting.

Easy Rigging Luxury Remote Control Fuel Eﬃcient

Exclusive Option NEW

FishHunter Drive ™

FishHunter™ Drive delivers all-new control features for boaters utilising select Suzuki outboard models driven by the Furuno NAVpilot-300 Autopilot. These new features oﬀer enhanced autopilot controls for precision navigation of routes and advanced ﬁshing features for anglers while jigging, or trolling. Applicable Models : All SPC models (DF350AMD/300BMD, DF350A/325A/300B, DF300AP/250AP, DF200AP/175AP/DF150AP, DF140BG/115BG)

Remote Control Box Dual Top Mount

Speed Control

Route Smoothing™

The boat will maintain a presetted speed by adjusting engine RPM.

Automatically controls the speed at waypoints for smooth turns while navigating a designated route. On approach to the ﬁnal waypoint, the boat will slow down and activate Point Lock™ automatically to hold on the destination.

Point Lock™

SABIKI™ Lock

Allows the vessel to easily keep a ﬁxed position by controlling the steering and shift, canceling the eﬀects of wind and current.

Expands upon the NAVpilot-300’s SABIKI™ function by controlling both the steering and throttle to maintain stern direction, freeing the angler to focus 100% on jigging and other vertical ﬁshing.

SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38 P39 14

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Suzuki's Drive By Wire Series Taking your boating experience to a new level for your ULTIMATE marine life

Smooth Shift Operation

Easy Rigging Luxury Remote Control Fuel Eﬃcient

Exclusive Option NEW

FishHunter Drive ™

Remote Control Box Dual Top Mount

Speed Control

Route Smoothing™

The boat will maintain a presetted speed by adjusting engine RPM.

Point Lock™

SABIKI™ Lock

Allows the vessel to easily keep a ﬁxed position by controlling the steering and shift, canceling the eﬀects of wind and current.

SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38 P39 14

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

V6 350-300HP Flagship-GEKI Series

Dual Louver system is equipped at the air intake to remove water from the air taken into the cowl. Incorporating a direct intake system makes the highest compression ratio of 12.0:1(DF350AMD,DF350A),10.5:1 (DF300BMD,DF325A/300B) possible, ultimately leading to a higher engine output.

The engine’s cooling system relies on water supplied through low water intakes located on the lower unit. This dual water inlet configuration increases water flow into the lower unit, delivering greater cooling efficiency.

SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM

DUAL INJECTOR

V6 300-200HP

P11

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

DUAL WATER INLET

Dual injectors deliver just the right amount of fuel at just the right time into the cylinder. this dual injector contributes to higher output and better fuel eﬃciency.

GEKI: PARTING SEAS

NEW

DF350AMD/ DF300BMD DF350A/DF325A/DF300B DRIVE BY WIRE

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

The dual prop system efficiently transmits the horsepower output into propulsion under water. As an added benefit, because each propeller rotates in a different direction, exceptional stability is achieved. In addition, the contra-rotating propellers produce a strong reverse thrust.

A Force to Match the Power of Nature and the Sea Representing Suzuki’s Identity and Heritage. A Symbol of Our Passion and Commitment to the Ultimate in Marine Innovation. * "GEKI: PARTING SEAS" is the logo that represents the DF350AMD/DF300BMD, DF350A/DF325A/DF300B

Ecology & Economy

Durability & Reliability ANTI CORROSION (OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL*1)

Ease & Comfort

Performance

NEW

2.29 DF350AMD

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

◆Drive By Wire DF350AMD / DF300BMD , DF350A / DF325A / DF300B

EASY START SYSTEM

DF350A

AUTOMATIC TRIM

(OPTIONAL* )

(OPTIONAL* ) (OPTIONAL*2)

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel

*3 DF350AMD/300BMD

SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38 16

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

V6 350-300HP Flagship-GEKI Series

SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM

DUAL INJECTOR

V6 300-200HP

P11

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

DUAL WATER INLET

Dual injectors deliver just the right amount of fuel at just the right time into the cylinder. this dual injector contributes to higher output and better fuel eﬃciency.

GEKI: PARTING SEAS

NEW

DF350AMD/ DF300BMD DF350A/DF325A/DF300B DRIVE BY WIRE

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

Ecology & Economy

Durability & Reliability ANTI CORROSION (OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL*1)

Ease & Comfort

Performance

NEW

2.29 DF350AMD

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

◆Drive By Wire DF350AMD / DF300BMD , DF350A / DF325A / DF300B

EASY START SYSTEM

DF350A

AUTOMATIC TRIM

(OPTIONAL* )

(OPTIONAL* ) (OPTIONAL*2)

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel

*3 DF350AMD/300BMD

SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38 16

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Increased Alternator Output at Low Speed Ideal for today’s power-hungry ﬁshing boats that spend a lot of time trolling

V6 300-200HP

◆Drive By Wire DF300AP / DF250AP ◆Mechanical DF250 / DF225 / DF200

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

V6 300-200HP

Applicable models : All V6 models (from 21 model year)

23A

33A

143%

At 1,000rpm

38A

43A

113% IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

(650rpm)

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

At Idling Speed

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

ADVANTAGE ■ Increased alternator output at idle and low speed. ■ Enables the use of more electric pumps, equipment.

Durability & Reliability

Performance

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL*1) ALL MODELS

2.29

2.08

DF250 DF225 DF200

DF300AP DF250AP

ALL MODELS

DF300AP DF250AP DF250

DF250 DF225

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

STANDARD FEATURES

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

DF300AP DF250AP

DRIVE BY WIRE

DF250

DF225 / DF200 MECHANICAL

Durability & Reliability

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy A

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL) DF300AP DF250AP

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL*2) DF300AP DF250AP

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

EASY START SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRIM

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL*2) DF300AP DF250AP

DF300AP DF250AP

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Increased Alternator Output at Low Speed Ideal for today’s power-hungry ﬁshing boats that spend a lot of time trolling

V6 300-200HP

◆Drive By Wire DF300AP / DF250AP ◆Mechanical DF250 / DF225 / DF200

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

V6 300-200HP

Applicable models : All V6 models (from 21 model year)

23A

33A

143%

At 1,000rpm

38A

43A

113% IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

(650rpm)

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

At Idling Speed

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

ADVANTAGE ■ Increased alternator output at idle and low speed. ■ Enables the use of more electric pumps, equipment.

Durability & Reliability

Performance

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL*1) ALL MODELS

2.29

2.08

DF250 DF225 DF200

DF300AP DF250AP

ALL MODELS

DF300AP DF250AP DF250

DF250 DF225

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

STANDARD FEATURES

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

DF300AP DF250AP

DRIVE BY WIRE

DF250

DF225 / DF200 MECHANICAL

Durability & Reliability

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy A

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL) DF300AP DF250AP

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL*2) DF300AP DF250AP

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

EASY START SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRIM

DF300AP DF250AP

(OPTIONAL*2) DF300AP DF250AP

DF300AP DF250AP

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P38

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

◆Drive By Wire DF200AP / DF175AP / DF150AP ◆Mechanical DF200A / DF175A / DF150A

V6 300-200HP

FEATURES Operation from the remote control is delivered to the outboard via an electric signal and it enables the 1 lever operation for up to 6 outboard motors (for dual mount only).

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

NEW SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL (S.P.C.)

SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION

Counter rotation

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

P10

Regular rotation

Function for selecting standard or counter rotation on one outboard with an optional connector.

Noise Reduction Intake noise is suppressed with a resonator, which reduces sound levels and improves the boating experience.

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

P10

Durability & Reliability

Performance

2.50

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL*1) (OPTIONAL) ALL MODELS ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

Not including DF150A

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

STANDARD FEATURES

Ease & Comfort ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

A EASY START SYSTEM

DF200AP DF175AP / DF150AP DRIVE BY WIRE

DF200A

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

Ecology & Economy DF200AP DF175AP DF150AP

DF175A / DF150A MECHANICAL

Ease & Comfort

AUTOMATIC TRIM

ALL MODELS

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

DF200AP DF175AP DF150AP

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P39

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

◆Drive By Wire DF200AP / DF175AP / DF150AP ◆Mechanical DF200A / DF175A / DF150A

V6 300-200HP

FEATURES Operation from the remote control is delivered to the outboard via an electric signal and it enables the 1 lever operation for up to 6 outboard motors (for dual mount only).

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

NEW SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL (S.P.C.)

SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION

Counter rotation

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

P10

Regular rotation

Function for selecting standard or counter rotation on one outboard with an optional connector.

Noise Reduction Intake noise is suppressed with a resonator, which reduces sound levels and improves the boating experience.

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

P10

Durability & Reliability

Performance

2.50

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL*1) (OPTIONAL) ALL MODELS ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

Not including DF150A

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

STANDARD FEATURES

Ease & Comfort ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

A EASY START SYSTEM

DF200AP DF175AP / DF150AP DRIVE BY WIRE

DF200A

ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

Ecology & Economy DF200AP DF175AP DF150AP

DF175A / DF150A MECHANICAL

Ease & Comfort

AUTOMATIC TRIM

ALL MODELS

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

DF200AP DF175AP DF150AP

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P39

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

◆Drive By Wire DF140BG / DF115BG ◆Mechanical DF140B / DF115B / DF100C, DF100B / DF90A / DF80A / DF70A DF100C

Displacement(cm3)

2,045

1,502

Weight(kg)

L : 188

L : 157

Gear Ratio

2.59 : 1

2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION

This design makes a lower gear ratio possible, allowing it to turn a larger diameter high pitch propeller.

MULTI-FUNCTION TILLER HANDLE

P34

Suzuki's ergonomically designed tiller handle provides comfortable operation of the outboard with the left or right hand.

MAINTENANCE KITS

Please ask your local Suzuki authorised dealer for the contents of each kit and applicable models.

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

STANDARD FEATURES Durability & Reliability ANTI CORROSION

SUB ALL MODELS

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

Performance A

DF140BG DF115BG DRIVE BY WIRE with MPC

NEW

MECHANICAL with MPC

*Black color model only

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

EASY START SYSTEM (OPTIONAL*2) ALL MODELS REMOTE CONTROLMODELS (STANDARD) TILLER HANDLE MODELS

(OPTIONAL) DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B/DF100C

Ecology & Economy NEW

2.59

AUTOMATIC TRIM DF140BG/DF115BG (OPTIONAL*2) DF140B/DF115B DF140BG/115BG, DF140B/115B/100C DF100C

(OPTIONAL) ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

ALL MODELS

Ease & Comfort

DF140B DF115B DF100C

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

P34

Suzuki provides Maintenance Kits for speedy and reliable service. Each Kit comes with all the periodic maintenance parts necessary for each model.

ALL MODELS

V6 300-200HP

For customers who use light weight boats and need quick acceleration (e.g. Compact size boat / Inﬂatable Boat)

DF100B

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

DF100B

DF100C

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

DF100C vs. DF100B

For customers who have heavy boats and need more torque & power (e.g. Large size boat / Commercial Boat)

DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B DF100C

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

DF100B

DF90A / DF80A / DF70A MECHANICAL

■Tiller handle model available (For 90HP & 70HP)

Ease & Comfort

DF140BG DF115BG

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P39 P40 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP Flagship-GEKI SERIES

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

DF60AV vs. DF60A size comparison DF60A

DF60AV

ADVANTAGE ■ Powerful propulsion and precise maneuvering even with heavy loads. ■ Superior power to turn large diameter propellers.

Gear Ratio

DF60AV

DF60A

2.42

2.27

V6 300-200HP

These outboards are equipped with gears designed with a 2.42 gear ratio, which is larger than the standard model, in their lower units. When combined with a large 36cm (14-inch) propeller, the powerful system can deliver powerful thrust. This is ideal for heavy boats.

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN The timing chain running in an oil-bath can be adjusted automatically by an automatic hydraulic tensioner. ADVANTAGE ■ More durable than the belt type. ■ Matintenance-free.

BATTERY-LESS Electric Fuel Injection

P11

This technology delivers quicker start, smoother operation, and strong acceleration without a battery.

TROLL MODE + SMG4

P33

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

DF60AV / DF50AV DF60A / DF50A / DF40A DF30A / DF25A

STANDARD FEATURES

Durability & Reliability

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL* ) (not including ALL MODELS Gas Assist models & DF50A/40A)

ALL MODELS

DF60AV DF60A DF50AV

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

■Tiller handle model available

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Performance Ease & Comfort

DF50A / DF40A

■Tiller handle model & gas assist model available

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

DF60A DF50A DF40A

Ecology & Economy

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

(OPTIONAL*1) ALL MODELS

DF30A

Ecology & Economy

DF25A

EASY START SYSTEM DF60AV DF50AV

ANTI CORROSION

SUB 1

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

Allows you to control your troll mode from the Multi-Function Gauge.

ALL MODELS

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel

BATTERY-LESS EFI

■Gas assist model available ■Remote Control model available

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4 SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P41 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

◆Drive By Wire DF140BG / DF115BG ◆Mechanical DF140B / DF115B / DF100C, DF100B / DF90A / DF80A / DF70A DF100C

Displacement(cm3)

2,045

1,502

Weight(kg)

L : 188

L : 157

Gear Ratio

2.59 : 1

2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION

This design makes a lower gear ratio possible, allowing it to turn a larger diameter high pitch propeller.

MULTI-FUNCTION TILLER HANDLE

P34

Suzuki's ergonomically designed tiller handle provides comfortable operation of the outboard with the left or right hand.

MAINTENANCE KITS

Please ask your local Suzuki authorised dealer for the contents of each kit and applicable models.

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

STANDARD FEATURES Durability & Reliability ANTI CORROSION

SUB ALL MODELS

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

Performance A

DF140BG DF115BG DRIVE BY WIRE with MPC

NEW

MECHANICAL with MPC

*Black color model only

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

EASY START SYSTEM (OPTIONAL*2) ALL MODELS REMOTE CONTROLMODELS (STANDARD) TILLER HANDLE MODELS

(OPTIONAL) DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B/DF100C

Ecology & Economy NEW

2.59

AUTOMATIC TRIM DF140BG/DF115BG (OPTIONAL*2) DF140B/DF115B DF140BG/115BG, DF140B/115B/100C DF100C

(OPTIONAL) ALL MODELS

ALL MODELS

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

ALL MODELS

Ease & Comfort

DF140B DF115B DF100C

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

P34

Suzuki provides Maintenance Kits for speedy and reliable service. Each Kit comes with all the periodic maintenance parts necessary for each model.

ALL MODELS

V6 300-200HP

For customers who use light weight boats and need quick acceleration (e.g. Compact size boat / Inﬂatable Boat)

DF100B

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

DF100B

DF100C

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

DF100C vs. DF100B

For customers who have heavy boats and need more torque & power (e.g. Large size boat / Commercial Boat)

DF140BG/DF115BG DF140B/DF115B DF100C

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR DRIVE BY WIRE MODEL

DF100B

DF90A / DF80A / DF70A MECHANICAL

■Tiller handle model available (For 90HP & 70HP)

Ease & Comfort

DF140BG DF115BG

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P39 P40 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP Flagship-GEKI SERIES

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

DF60AV vs. DF60A size comparison DF60A

DF60AV

ADVANTAGE ■ Powerful propulsion and precise maneuvering even with heavy loads. ■ Superior power to turn large diameter propellers.

Gear Ratio

DF60AV

DF60A

2.42

2.27

V6 300-200HP

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

BATTERY-LESS Electric Fuel Injection

P11

This technology delivers quicker start, smoother operation, and strong acceleration without a battery.

TROLL MODE + SMG4

P33

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

DF60AV / DF50AV DF60A / DF50A / DF40A DF30A / DF25A

STANDARD FEATURES

Durability & Reliability

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS ALL MODELS (OPTIONAL* ) (not including ALL MODELS Gas Assist models & DF50A/40A)

ALL MODELS

DF60AV DF60A DF50AV

HIGH ENERGY ROTATION

■Tiller handle model available

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

Performance Ease & Comfort

DF50A / DF40A

■Tiller handle model & gas assist model available

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4

DF60A DF50A DF40A

Ecology & Economy

(OPTIONAL* ) ALL MODELS 2

(OPTIONAL*1) ALL MODELS

DF30A

Ecology & Economy

DF25A

EASY START SYSTEM DF60AV DF50AV

ANTI CORROSION

SUB 1

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

Allows you to control your troll mode from the Multi-Function Gauge.

ALL MODELS

*2 Available with SMD, SMG4, or Troll Mode Switch Panel

BATTERY-LESS EFI

■Gas assist model available ■Remote Control model available

*1 Available with SMD or SMG4 SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P41 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

V6 300-200HP

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

DF20A / DF15A / DF9.9B DF9.9A / DF8A DF6A / DF5A / DF4A DF2.5

OVERHEAD TANK

The integral overhead fuel tank and one-way valve delivers fuel supply using gravity.

THREE-WAY STORAGE

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

P10

The design allows the outboard to be removed from the boat and placed on any of its 3 sides for storage. STBD

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

P10

FRONT

STANDARD FEATURES Durability & Reliability

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

PORT

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

DF20A

DF15A / DF9.9B BATTERY-LESS EFI

■Remote control model available

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

DF9.9A DF8A

DF6A

DF5A / DF4A THREE-WAY STORAGE

(OPTIONAL*1) DF20A DF15A DF9.9B

DF6A DF5A DF4A

DF20A DF15A DF9.9B

DF2.5 *1 Available with SMD or SMG4 SPECIFICATIONS / FEATURES P42 2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

V6 300-200HP

Flagship-GEKI SERIES

DF20A / DF15A / DF9.9B DF9.9A / DF8A DF6A / DF5A / DF4A DF2.5

OVERHEAD TANK

The integral overhead fuel tank and one-way valve delivers fuel supply using gravity.

THREE-WAY STORAGE

IN-LINE 4 200-150HP

P10

The design allows the outboard to be removed from the boat and placed on any of its 3 sides for storage. STBD

IN-LINE 4 140-70HP

P10

FRONT

STANDARD FEATURES Durability & Reliability

Ease & Comfort

Ecology & Economy

PORTABLE 20-2.5HP

IN-LINE 3 60-25HP

PORT

ANTI CORROSION ALL MODELS

DF20A

DF15A / DF9.9B BATTERY-LESS EFI

■Remote control model available

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

DF9.9A DF8A

DF6A

DF5A / DF4A THREE-WAY STORAGE

(OPTIONAL*1) DF20A DF15A DF9.9B

DF6A DF5A DF4A

DF20A DF15A DF9.9B

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Integrated Control System "SYNCRO-EYE" is a comprehensive system Suzuki has developed which "connects" various devices so that they may work together in synchronisation. This innovative system will also improve the control technology of the boat by "sensing" various situations surrounding the boat and be compatible with future technologies.

NEW SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE PLUS (SDSM+)

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DF9.9B AND UP*

*Available with SMD or SMG4

Suzuki's Technology Vision Automatic Docking

You can have more fulﬁlling marine experiences with SDSM+. *The SDSM+ is a free app. SMG4/SMD is required to access engine data.

Ocean Environment Conservation

Fault Prediction

3 Features of the SDSM+ 1. Plan a boat trip with the forecast

+ You can make a boating plan along with referring to the weather, wind, and wave condition of a designated point. + The app also shows the weekly weather forecast, which will be constantly updated.

2. Inspect boat and outboard motor in advance

+ Outboard motor can be checked based on the engine data. + You can share engine data with your dealer, which can shorten the service time.

3. Acquire engine data

+You can check the engine condition and your driving tendencies. +You can share engine data with your Authorised Suzuki Dealer, which can shorten the service time.

Collision Avoidance

Eco Assist Autonomous Navigation

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Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

How to Get The Engine Data 1. The outboard will convert engine data into a QR code* displayed on the SMG4 or SMD. 2. Open the app and scan the QR code. The app will receive the engine data and automatically attach it to an e-mail. 3. You can then send the e-mail to your nearby dealer to shorten the maintenance time. *DENSO WAVE owns the rights of the name and the logo of QR code.

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NEW SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE PLUS (SDSM+)

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DF9.9B AND UP*

*Available with SMD or SMG4

Suzuki's Technology Vision Automatic Docking

You can have more fulﬁlling marine experiences with SDSM+. *The SDSM+ is a free app. SMG4/SMD is required to access engine data.

Ocean Environment Conservation

Fault Prediction

3 Features of the SDSM+ 1. Plan a boat trip with the forecast

+ You can make a boating plan along with referring to the weather, wind, and wave condition of a designated point. + The app also shows the weekly weather forecast, which will be constantly updated.

2. Inspect boat and outboard motor in advance

+ Outboard motor can be checked based on the engine data. + You can share engine data with your dealer, which can shorten the service time.

3. Acquire engine data

+You can check the engine condition and your driving tendencies. +You can share engine data with your Authorised Suzuki Dealer, which can shorten the service time.

Collision Avoidance

Eco Assist Autonomous Navigation

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES SUZUKI MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE (SMG4)

SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL for Drive-By-Wire System

Suzuki Multi-Function Gauge provides all performance information in one gauge. Individual elements can also be emphasised to further enhance user friendliness.

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF140BG/115BG

Suzuki's best technology lies in the Suzuki Precision Control (S.P.C.) for Drive-By-Wire System. The S.P.C enables instant, precise throttle response for greater control and accuracy.

Find out more by watching our videos

SMG4

FEATURES • • • • •

Controls up to 6 outboard motors. 1-action start for multi-motor boats: Motors start in order from port to starboard. Automatic Trim is available with SMD or SMG4. 1 Lever Operation : This switch allows multiple motor operation with just 1 lever.(Dual top mount only) Integrated Emergency Switch (Flush Mount only)

Remote Control Box

▶DF9.9B

AND UP

SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG TACHO & SPEED MODE

• • • •

3.5 Color Display Size: 105mm(W)x105mm(H)x16mm(D) NMEA2000 output Shows both digital and analogue readouts, as well as day/night mode • Displays the QR code* for SDSM / SDSM+ • Troll Mode Function: Allows user to control troll mode (only for 2019MY ~ models adapted to troll mode)

Engine position

Fuel

Trim

Engine Ground rpm or Water

Shift

Speed

Time Mileage

Troll Mode

*DENSO WAVE owns the rights of the name and the logo of QR code.

Control Panel

Integrated “Select” and “Throttle Only” switch (All) DAY MODE

NIGHT MODE

FEATURES Multilingual Menu

Switch Panel for regular key

Automatic Trim Function English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Japanese

Single Top Mount

Flush Mount

Dual Top Mount

SUZUKI MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (SMD) KEYLESS START SYSTEM*

Automatically adjusts trim angle

▶All

▶DF9.9B

AND UP

S.P.C models and DF200A/175A/150A, DF140B/115B/100C, DF100B/90A/80A/70A

DESIGN

FEATURES

How to use 1. Stand nearby the console with the key fob. 2. Push START/STOP button to start engine. 3. To turn off the engine, push the button again.

• 3 types of panels are available: Horizontal, Vertical and Separate. • 1-push Start/Stop, and controls up to 6 engines. No ignition key necessary.

Key Fob Communication Area < 1m

SMD9 Switch Panel

BUZZER

KEY FEATURES

MAIN UNIT

*Please check applicability with your Authorised Suzuki Dealer.

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Intuitive, easy, smooth operation with an entire multi touch screen interface. Total control at your fingertips Bonded all-glass LCD, sunlight viewable screen with impressive brightness, and a luxurious look Ease of operation with all Suzuki engine information integrated on one display Technologies such as TruEcho ChirpTM, Accu-FishTM, RezBoostTM combined in one display to provide you the most exciting fishing experience

2023 SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS

PARTS & ACCESSORIES SUZUKI MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE (SMG4)

SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL for Drive-By-Wire System

Suzuki Multi-Function Gauge provides all performance information in one gauge. Individual elements can also be emphasised to further enhance user friendliness.

▶DF350AMD/300BMD ▶DF350A/325A/300B ▶DF300AP/250AP ▶DF200AP/175AP/150AP ▶DF140BG/115BG

Suzuki's best technology lies in the Suzuki Precision Control (S.P.C.) for Drive-By-Wire System. The S.P.C enables instant, precise throttle response for greater control and accuracy.

Find out more by watching our videos

SMG4

FEATURES • • • • •

Remote Control Box

▶DF9.9B

AND UP

SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG TACHO & SPEED MODE

• • • •

Engine position

Fuel

Trim

Engine Ground rpm or Water

Shift

Speed

Time Mileage

Troll Mode

*DENSO WAVE owns the rights of the name and the logo of QR code.

Control Panel

Integrated “Select” and “Throttle Only” switch (All) DAY MODE

NIGHT MODE

FEATURES Multilingual Menu

Switch Panel for regular key

Automatic Trim Function English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Japanese

Single Top Mount

Flush Mount

Dual Top Mount

SUZUKI MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (SMD) KEYLESS START SYSTEM*

Automatically adjusts trim angle

▶All

▶DF9.9B

AND UP

S.P.C models and DF200A/175A/150A, DF140B/115B/100C, DF100B/90A/80A/70A

DESIGN

FEATURES

How to use 1. Stand nearby the console with the key fob. 2. Push START/STOP button to start engine. 3. To turn off the engine, push the button again.

• 3 types of panels are available: Horizontal, Vertical and Separate. • 1-push Start/Stop, and controls up to 6 engines. No ignition key necessary.

Key Fob Communication Area < 1m

SMD9 Switch Panel

BUZZER

KEY FEATURES

MAIN UNIT

*Please check applicability with your Authorised Suzuki Dealer.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES WATERGRIP PROPELLER

ENGINE SPLASH COVERS

WATERGRIP is a stainless-steel propeller series offering accurate response to your operation. With efficient conversion of engine power into propulsion, this propeller series meets our customers’ demand for bigger, faster, more powerful outboards.

Suzuki outboard engine covers are designed to provide protection for your Suzuki motor. The covers feature UV-stable ad water-resistant poly soft marine fabric, mesh vents and soft felt lining, providing protection when on and off the water.

WATERGRIP ▶DF150/DF150AP ▶DF175/DF175AP ▶DF200/200AP ▶DF225 ▶DF250/DF250AP ▶DF300AP

The WATERGRIP propeller series employs a new interchangeable and square shaped propeller bush that minimizes power loss in delivery.

The design features genuine Suzuki graphic, keeping your motor looking like the original and are available for a range of motors.

PROPELLER BUSH ADVANTAGES • Better resistance over propeller slip • Interchangeable bush

WATERGRIP DUAL ▶DF300B ▶DF325A ▶DF350A

MULTI-FUNCTION TILLER HANDLE

WATERGRIP SPORT ▶DF150/DF150AP ▶DF175/DF175AP ▶DF200/200AP ▶DF225 ▶DF250/DF250AP ▶DF300AP

▶DF115B/100C ▶DF100B/DF70A-90A ▶DF60A/50AV/60AV ▶DF40A/50A

Main features

Tachometer* with warning indicators

Three-position angle adjustable bracket

Power trim & tilt switch* and throttle grip friction adjuster

Troll mode switch* • Activates SUZUKI Troll Mode System and controls RPM from idling engine speed up to 1200rpm at every 50rpm.

RECREATIONAL WARRANTY Suzuki outboards are designed and engineered to endure some of the harshest Australian maritime conditions. To keep your outboard running at its peak performance, you should always undertake routine inspections and have scheduled servicing performed at an authorised Suzuki Marine Dealership. Suzuki outboards come with 3-year factory warranty and recreational outboards are 3-year bonus warranty period, provided the unit is serviced in accordance with the product service schedule and exclusively by an Authorised Suzuki Dealer using only genuine parts and oils during both manufacturer’s and bonus warranty periods.

*Tachometer, Power trim & tilt switch and Troll mode switch are not available for 90AWQH.

Terms and conditions apply, see website for full details.

MAINTENANCE KITS Suzuki provides Maintenance Kits for speedy and reliable service. Each Kit comes with all the periodic maintenance parts necessary for each model. Please ask your local Suzuki dealer for the contents of each kit and applicable models.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES WATERGRIP PROPELLER

ENGINE SPLASH COVERS

WATERGRIP ▶DF150/DF150AP ▶DF175/DF175AP ▶DF200/200AP ▶DF225 ▶DF250/DF250AP ▶DF300AP

The WATERGRIP propeller series employs a new interchangeable and square shaped propeller bush that minimizes power loss in delivery.

The design features genuine Suzuki graphic, keeping your motor looking like the original and are available for a range of motors.

PROPELLER BUSH ADVANTAGES • Better resistance over propeller slip • Interchangeable bush

WATERGRIP DUAL ▶DF300B ▶DF325A ▶DF350A

MULTI-FUNCTION TILLER HANDLE

WATERGRIP SPORT ▶DF150/DF150AP ▶DF175/DF175AP ▶DF200/200AP ▶DF225 ▶DF250/DF250AP ▶DF300AP

▶DF115B/100C ▶DF100B/DF70A-90A ▶DF60A/50AV/60AV ▶DF40A/50A

Main features

Tachometer* with warning indicators

Three-position angle adjustable bracket

Power trim & tilt switch* and throttle grip friction adjuster

Troll mode switch* • Activates SUZUKI Troll Mode System and controls RPM from idling engine speed up to 1200rpm at every 50rpm.

*Tachometer, Power trim & tilt switch and Troll mode switch are not available for 90AWQH.

Terms and conditions apply, see website for full details.

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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS

NEW

350AMD

Starting System Recommended Transom Height (mm) Weight kg*1 Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW) Bore and Stroke (mm)

NEW

300BMD

Electric L:508 X:635 XX:762 L:345 X:352 XX:360 DOHC 4 Valves Chain 4,390 257.4 220.7 98 × 97

350A

325A Electric X: 635 XX: 762 X: 330 XX: 338

257.4

DOHC 24-Valve Chain 4,390 239.0 98 × 97

Operation Range (rpm)

5,700-6,300 5,300-6,300 5,700-6,300

Fuel Delivery System Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator Trim Type Gear Ratio

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

Recommended Fuel*2

91 Octane

5,300-6,300

300AP

94 Octane

91 Octane 12"-31.5"

250AP

Electric L: 508*3 X: 635 XX: 762 L: 284 X: 290 XX: 299 DOHC 24-Valve Chain 4,028 220.7 183.9 98 × 89

250

225

200

Electric X: 635 XX: 762

X: 635 XX: 762

X: 275 XX: 284

183.9

DOHC 24-Valve Chain 3,614 165.5 95 × 85

5,700-6,300 5,500-6,100 5,500-6,100

L: 508 X: 635 XX: 762 L: 264 X: 275 XX: 284

147.1

5,000-6,000

Black White INTEGRATED STEERING SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN SUZUKI ANTI-CORROSION SYSTEM OVER-REV. LIMITER TILT LIMIT SYSTEM WATER DETECTING SYSTEM FRESH WATER FLUSHING SYSTEM DUAL WATER INLET SUB WATER INLET NEW KEYLESS START SYSTEM SDSM+*1 OFFSET DRIVESHAFT 2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION HIGH ENERGY ROTATION SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL NOISE REDUCTION OVERHEAD TANK AUTOMATIC TRIM*³ GAS ASSIST SYSTEM THREE-WAY STORAGE SUZUKI TROLL MODE SYSTEM*2 SUZUKI EASY START SYSTEM LEAN BURN CONTROL SYSTEM DUAL INJECTOR O 2 SENSOR FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM SHALLOW WATER DRIVE

200A

175A

150A

140BG

115BG

140B

115B

Electric

L: 508 X: 635

L:508 X:635

L: 508 X: 635

L:508 X:635

Weight kg*1

L: 236 X: 241

L: 235 X: 240

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,867 147.1 128.7 110.3 97 × 97 5,0005,500-6,100 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 44A Power Trim and Tilt 2.50:1

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW) Bore and Stroke (mm) Operation Range (rpm) Fuel Delivery System Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator Trim Type Gear Ratio

Digital

Mechanical

Control System

91 Octane

Recommended Fuel*2 Propeller Selection (pitch)

L: 188 X: 192

L: 190 X: 194

L: 186 X: 190

100C

L: 188 X: 192

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,045 103.0 84.6 86 × 88 5,7005,0006,300 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 5.5 12V 40A Power Trim and Tilt 2.59:1

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,045 103.0 84.6 73.6 86 × 88 5,7005,0006,300 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 5.5 12V 40A Power Trim and Tilt 2.59:1

Digital

Mechanical

Digital

Mechanical

91 Octane

15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

91 Octane 15”-25”(R/R) 17”-23”(C/R)

*3: DF300AP only

●=Standard Equip. ○=Optional Equip.

NEW

350AMD

BODY COLOR

150AP

Recommended Transom Height (mm)

94 Octane 15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

175AP

Starting System

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

All propellers are the 3-blade type. please inquire at your local dealer for details of the propeller. *1: Dry Weight: Including battery cable, not including propeller and engine oil. *2: RON: Research method (minimum octane rating) AKI: (R+M)/2 method(minimum pump octane rating ), (Only North America)

FEATURES

200AP

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.08:1

Digital

91 Octane

12"-31.5"

Propeller Selection (pitch)

220.7

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

DBW

Control System

300B

NEW

300BMD

350A

325A

300B

300AP

250AP

250

225

200

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150AP

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150A

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100C

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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS

NEW

350AMD

Starting System Recommended Transom Height (mm) Weight kg*1 Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW) Bore and Stroke (mm)

NEW

300BMD

Electric L:508 X:635 XX:762 L:345 X:352 XX:360 DOHC 4 Valves Chain 4,390 257.4 220.7 98 × 97

350A

325A Electric X: 635 XX: 762 X: 330 XX: 338

257.4

DOHC 24-Valve Chain 4,390 239.0 98 × 97

Operation Range (rpm)

5,700-6,300 5,300-6,300 5,700-6,300

Fuel Delivery System Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator Trim Type Gear Ratio

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

Recommended Fuel*2

91 Octane

5,300-6,300

300AP

94 Octane

91 Octane 12"-31.5"

250AP

Electric L: 508*3 X: 635 XX: 762 L: 284 X: 290 XX: 299 DOHC 24-Valve Chain 4,028 220.7 183.9 98 × 89

250

225

200

Electric X: 635 XX: 762

X: 635 XX: 762

X: 275 XX: 284

183.9

DOHC 24-Valve Chain 3,614 165.5 95 × 85

5,700-6,300 5,500-6,100 5,500-6,100

L: 508 X: 635 XX: 762 L: 264 X: 275 XX: 284

147.1

5,000-6,000

200A

175A

150A

140BG

115BG

140B

115B

Electric

L: 508 X: 635

L:508 X:635

L: 508 X: 635

L:508 X:635

Weight kg*1

L: 236 X: 241

L: 235 X: 240

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,867 147.1 128.7 110.3 97 × 97 5,0005,500-6,100 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 44A Power Trim and Tilt 2.50:1

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW) Bore and Stroke (mm) Operation Range (rpm) Fuel Delivery System Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator Trim Type Gear Ratio

Digital

Mechanical

Control System

91 Octane

Recommended Fuel*2 Propeller Selection (pitch)

L: 188 X: 192

L: 190 X: 194

L: 186 X: 190

100C

L: 188 X: 192

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,045 103.0 84.6 86 × 88 5,7005,0006,300 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 5.5 12V 40A Power Trim and Tilt 2.59:1

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 2,045 103.0 84.6 73.6 86 × 88 5,7005,0006,300 6,000 Electronic Fuel Injection 5.5 12V 40A Power Trim and Tilt 2.59:1

Digital

Mechanical

Digital

Mechanical

91 Octane

15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

91 Octane 15”-25”(R/R) 17”-23”(C/R)

*3: DF300AP only

●=Standard Equip. ○=Optional Equip.

NEW

350AMD

BODY COLOR

150AP

Recommended Transom Height (mm)

94 Octane 15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

15"-27.5"(R/R) 17"-26"(C/R)

175AP

Starting System

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

FEATURES

200AP

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.08:1

Digital

91 Octane

12"-31.5"

Propeller Selection (pitch)

220.7

Electronic Fuel Injection 8.0 12V 54A Power Trim and Tilt 2.29:1

DBW

Control System

300B

NEW

300BMD

350A

325A

300B

300AP

250AP

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200AP

175AP

150AP

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175A

150A

140BG

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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 100B

90A

Starting System

90ATH

L: 157 X: 161

Electric

L: 156 X: 160 DOHC 16-Valve Chain 1,502

73.6

66.2

Bore and Stroke (mm)

51.5

Operation Range (rpm)

L: 508 X: 635

Recommended Transom Height (mm)

L: 162 X: 166

Weight kg*2

66.2 75 × 85

5,700-6,300

5,000-6,000

5,300-6,300

Maximum Output (kW)

Operation Range (rpm)

60AVTH/ 50AVTH

L: 110 X: 113 *3

L: 115 X: 118 *3

30AR

DF60A: 44.1 DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

44.1

DF60A/50A: 5,300-6,300 DF40A: 5,000-6,000

L: 121 X: 124*3

Fuel Delivery System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator

4.3 12V 27A

Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator

2.7 12V 19A

Power Trim and Tilt

Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2

2.59:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2

Propeller Selection(pitch)

13"-25"(R/R)

Propeller Selection(pitch)

Black White SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN SUZUKI ANTI-CORROSION SYSTEM OVER-REV. LIMITER TILT LIMIT SYSTEM WATER DETECTING SYSTEM FRESH WATER FLUSHING SYSTEM DUAL WATER INLET SUB WATER INLET NEW KEYLESS START SYSTEM SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE*1 OFFSET DRIVESHAFT 2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION HIGH ENERGY ROTATION SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL QUIET OPERATION OVERHEAD TANK AUTOMATIC TRIM*⁴ GAS ASSIST SYSTEM THREE-WAY STORAGE SUZUKI TROLL MODE SYSTEM*2 SUZUKI EASY START SYSTEM LEAN BURN CONTROL SYSTEM DUAL INJECTOR O2 SENSOR FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM SHALLOW WATER DRIVE

Manual

S: 381 L: 508

L: 508

S: 381

S: 381 L: 508

S: 71 L: 72

S: 73*4 L: 74

S: 63 L: 64

L: 70

S: 65

S: 62 L: 63

DF30A: 22.1 DF25A: 18.4 60.4 × 57 DF30A: 5,300-6,300 DF25A: 5,000-6,000 Battery-less Electronic Fuel Injection 1.5 12V 14A Manual Gas Power Trim and Tilt Trim and Assisted Tilt Tilt 2.09:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

Power Trim and Tilt 2.27:1

2.42:1 Mechanical 91 Octane 9”-17”

Manual Trim and Tilt

9”-15”

*3: DF60A only. *4: DF25ATH only. *5: DF25AE only.

FEATURES BODY COLOR

Electric*5

S: 381*4 L: 508

DF60A: 44.1 DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

Electronic Fuel Injection

Trim Type

30A/25A

S: 381 L: 508

72.5 × 76 DF50A: 5,300-6,300 DF60A/50A: 5,300-6,300 DF40A: DF40A: 5,000-6,000 5,000-6,000

5,3006,300

30AQH

OHC Belt 490

Electronic Fuel Injection

30ATH/ 25ATH

DOHC 12-Valve Chain 941

Fuel Delivery System

Trim Type

30AT/ 25AT

Electric/Manual

L: 508 X: 635*3

Bore and Stroke (mm) 5,000-6,000

60AV/ 50AV

Electric S: 381 L: 508 X: 635*3 S: 102 L: 104 X: 107*3

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) 51.5

75 × 85

50ATH/ 40ATH

60ATH

Starting System

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 1,502 58.8

60A/50A/ 40A

70ATH

L: 508 X: 635

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW)

70A

Electric

Recommended Transom Height (mm) Weight kg*1

80A

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90A

80A

70A

90ATH

70ATH

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60ATH

50ATH/ 40ATH

60AV/ 50AV

60AVTH/ 50AVTH

30AT/ 25AT

30ATH/ 25ATH

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30AQH

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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 100B

90A

Starting System

90ATH

L: 157 X: 161

Electric

L: 156 X: 160 DOHC 16-Valve Chain 1,502

73.6

66.2

Bore and Stroke (mm)

51.5

Operation Range (rpm)

L: 508 X: 635

Recommended Transom Height (mm)

L: 162 X: 166

Weight kg*2

66.2 75 × 85

5,700-6,300

5,000-6,000

5,300-6,300

Maximum Output (kW)

Operation Range (rpm)

60AVTH/ 50AVTH

L: 110 X: 113 *3

L: 115 X: 118 *3

30AR

DF60A: 44.1 DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

44.1

DF60A/50A: 5,300-6,300 DF40A: 5,000-6,000

L: 121 X: 124*3

Fuel Delivery System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator

4.3 12V 27A

Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator

2.7 12V 19A

Power Trim and Tilt

Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2

2.59:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2

Propeller Selection(pitch)

13"-25"(R/R)

Propeller Selection(pitch)

Manual

S: 381 L: 508

L: 508

S: 381

S: 381 L: 508

S: 71 L: 72

S: 73*4 L: 74

S: 63 L: 64

L: 70

S: 65

S: 62 L: 63

Power Trim and Tilt 2.27:1

2.42:1 Mechanical 91 Octane 9”-17”

Manual Trim and Tilt

9”-15”

*3: DF60A only. *4: DF25ATH only. *5: DF25AE only.

FEATURES BODY COLOR

Electric*5

S: 381*4 L: 508

DF60A: 44.1 DF50A: 36.8 DF40A: 29.4

Electronic Fuel Injection

Trim Type

30A/25A

S: 381 L: 508

72.5 × 76 DF50A: 5,300-6,300 DF60A/50A: 5,300-6,300 DF40A: DF40A: 5,000-6,000 5,000-6,000

5,3006,300

30AQH

OHC Belt 490

Electronic Fuel Injection

30ATH/ 25ATH

DOHC 12-Valve Chain 941

Fuel Delivery System

Trim Type

30AT/ 25AT

Electric/Manual

L: 508 X: 635*3

Bore and Stroke (mm) 5,000-6,000

60AV/ 50AV

Electric S: 381 L: 508 X: 635*3 S: 102 L: 104 X: 107*3

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) 51.5

75 × 85

50ATH/ 40ATH

60ATH

Starting System

DOHC 16-Valve Chain 1,502 58.8

60A/50A/ 40A

70ATH

L: 508 X: 635

Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW)

70A

Electric

Recommended Transom Height (mm) Weight kg*1

80A

●=Standard Equip.

100B

90A

80A

70A

90ATH

70ATH

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50ATH/ 40ATH

60AV/ 50AV

60AVTH/ 50AVTH

30AT/ 25AT

30ATH/ 25ATH

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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 20AT/ 15AT/9.9BT Starting System Recommended Transom Height (mm) Weight kg*1 Valve Train Valve Train Drive Displacement (cm3) Maximum Output (kW) Bore and Stroke (mm) Operation Range (rpm) Fuel Delivery System Oil Pan Capacity (L) Alternator

20ATH/ 20AR/ 15ATH/9.9BTH 15AR/9.9BR

20A/15A/ 9.9B

9.9A/8A

6A/5A/4A

2.5

Electric/Manual

Manual

S: 381 L: 508

S: 39 L: 41.5

S: 24 L: 25

S: 13.5 L: 14

OHC Belt 208

OHV Belt 68

Electric/Manual S: 381 * 3 S: 381 * 5 L: 508 L: 508 4 X: 635 * X: 635 * 5 S: 52.5 * 3 S: 53.5 * 5 L: 54.5 L: 55.5 X: 57* 4 X: 58* 5 OHC Belt 327 DF20A: 14.7 DF15A: 11.0 DF9.9B: 7.3 60.4 × 57 DF20A: 5,300-6,300 DF15A: 5,000-6,000 DF9.9B: 4,700-5,700 Battery-less Electronic Fuel Injection 1.0 12V 12A

OHC Belt 327 DF20A: 14.7 DF15A: 11.0 DF9.9B: 7.3 60.4 × 57 DF20A: 5,300-6,300 DF15A: 5,000-6,000 DF9.9B: 4,700-5,700 Battery-less Electronic Fuel Injection 1.0 12V 12A 12V 6A

Carburetor 0.8 12V 10A 12V 6A

Power Tilt

Manual Trim and Tilt

2.08:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

OHV Belt 138 DF6A: 4.4 DF5A: 3.7 DF4A: 2.9 60.4 × 48 DF6A: 4,750-5,750 DF5A: 4,500-5,500 DF4A: 4,000-5,000 Carburetor 0.7 12V 5A (op.) Manual Trim and Tilt 1.92:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

7”-12”

7”-11”

6”-7”

Trim Type Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2 Propeller Selection(pitch)

S: 47 L: 48

S: 48 L: 49

S: 44 L: 45

DF9.9A: 7.3 DF8A: 5.9 51 × 51 DF9.9A: 5,200-6,200 DF8A: 4,700-5,700

●=Standard Equip.

1.8 48 × 38 5,250-5,750 Carburetor 0.38 Manual Trim and Tilt 2.15:1 Mechanical 91 Octane 5.3/8”

○=Optional Equip.

FEATURES 20AT/ 15AT/9.9BT Black White SUZUKI DUAL LOUVER SYSTEM SELF-ADJUSTING TIMING CHAIN SUZUKI ANTI-CORROSION SYSTEM OVER-REV. LIMITER TILT LIMIT SYSTEM WATER DETECTING SYSTEM FRESH WATER FLUSHING SYSTEM DUAL WATER INLET SUB WATER INLET NEW KEYLESS START SYSTEM SUZUKI DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MOBILE *1 OFFSET DRIVESHAFT 2-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION HIGH ENERGY ROTATION SUZUKI DUAL PROP SYSTEM VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM MULTI-STAGE INDUCTION SUZUKI SELECTIVE ROTATION SUZUKI PRECISION CONTROL QUIET OPERATION OVERHEAD TANK AUTOMATIC TRIM*⁶ GAS ASSIST SYSTEM THREE-WAY STORAGE SUZUKI TROLL MODE SYSTEM*2 SUZUKI EASY START SYSTEM LEAN BURN CONTROL SYSTEM DUAL INJECTOR O2 SENSOR FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM SHALLOW WATER DRIVE BODY COLOR

20ATH/ 20AR/ 15ATH/9.9BTH 15AR/9.9BR

20A/15A/ 9.9B

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6A/5A/4A

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*1: available by using with SMD/SMG4 *2: available by using with SMD/SMG4/Troll Mode Switch Panel *3: DF20AT/9.9BT only. *4: DF20ATH/9.9BTH only. *5: DF6A only. *6: available by using with SMG4/SMD, and S.P.C

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20ATH/ 20AR/ 15ATH/9.9BTH 15AR/9.9BR

20A/15A/ 9.9B

9.9A/8A

6A/5A/4A

2.5

Electric/Manual

Manual

S: 381 L: 508

S: 39 L: 41.5

S: 24 L: 25

S: 13.5 L: 14

OHC Belt 208

OHV Belt 68

OHC Belt 327 DF20A: 14.7 DF15A: 11.0 DF9.9B: 7.3 60.4 × 57 DF20A: 5,300-6,300 DF15A: 5,000-6,000 DF9.9B: 4,700-5,700 Battery-less Electronic Fuel Injection 1.0 12V 12A 12V 6A

Carburetor 0.8 12V 10A 12V 6A

Power Tilt

Manual Trim and Tilt

2.08:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

OHV Belt 138 DF6A: 4.4 DF5A: 3.7 DF4A: 2.9 60.4 × 48 DF6A: 4,750-5,750 DF5A: 4,500-5,500 DF4A: 4,000-5,000 Carburetor 0.7 12V 5A (op.) Manual Trim and Tilt 1.92:1 Mechanical 91 Octane

7”-12”

7”-11”

6”-7”

Trim Type Gear Ratio Control System Recommended Fuel*2 Propeller Selection(pitch)

S: 47 L: 48

S: 48 L: 49

S: 44 L: 45

DF9.9A: 7.3 DF8A: 5.9 51 × 51 DF9.9A: 5,200-6,200 DF8A: 4,700-5,700

●=Standard Equip.

1.8 48 × 38 5,250-5,750 Carburetor 0.38 Manual Trim and Tilt 2.15:1 Mechanical 91 Octane 5.3/8”

○=Optional Equip.

20ATH/ 20AR/ 15ATH/9.9BTH 15AR/9.9BR

20A/15A/ 9.9B

9.9A/8A

6A/5A/4A

2.5

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