This weeks report

Snapper are on the chew in the bay

Finally, we are seeing more size to the snapper in the bay!

Over the past few weeks we have had many reports of plagues of small squire been caught throughout the bay.

But after last weeks rain and a cold front hitting the bay, we are finally getting some decent sized fish out of the bay.

These fish were caught in the northern bay using green prawns purchased in store.

Light weights and lines brought these fish undone without too much effort.

When to Fish

The key was fishing the tides, this was around 10AM in the morning. don’t have to get up to early. With the wind low pretty much all week it is a good week for fishing.

Generally the best bite time is 2- hours before the bottom of the tide.

This time of year, the fish will only have a couple of good bite times where the big fish will drop their guard and feed.

Where there is big there are also small, work your way through these small fish and you will prevail.

The small will generally be on the bottom, so constantly lift your bait and let it float back down and bring the bigger ones into play.

Use decent baits, live or fresh dead baits are bringing most of the 70+ cm fish undone.

Using a Chinlockz hook no sinker and the lager green prawn is working very well.

Where to fish

Areas such as mud island, green island and peel artificial are the most common reports in our area for better size fish.

This time of year the fish are generally moving in to the shallower water chasing the warmer water.

We will get lucky over the next couple of weeks with a few good weather windows so make sure you get the chance to have a go at these bigger fish!

Remember to burly your area if you are float lining to bring the fish to you.

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Jew Fish Season

Well the winter cold has come and not a minute late either.

With cooling water temps and schooling fish comes the Jew run for SEQ

This time of the year sees lots of fish finding deep holes to sit and feed.

Targeting these fish can be a game in its own, from baits to lures hey will eat them all.

Most guys these days are using vibes such as the Zerek fish trap 120mm to hit the deep-water holes and slow hop them around till they get bite

A new fad to hit this year is sinking big swim baits down deep and work these fish up with a slow roll.

Most live baits will work for Jew, however big mullet and prawns seem to be getting most bites recently

Running a small sinker to keep the bait as natural as possible in deep water with strong currents is key as anchoring baits usually attracts pest species

The Brisbane river is well known for Jew, but they can be caught throughout the bay. Around green island, peel island and mud island are also common haunts for these ghosts.

Time on the water is key for these fish. Put the effort in and you will eventually figure these mighty fish to a tee

Start simple, use your sounder and look for fish. Once you have a school sounded, mix up your retrieves and lures. There is more then one way to catch a Jew and more people are starting to realise it

Land-based anglers can also join in on the fun as they an be caught along rock walls and foreshores during this time also. Don’t cast to far as they will hang quite close to the structure. See if you can find holes or edges on low tides that they may sit in on the high tide to feed. Also look for where the bait is sitting as the Jew won’t be far