Familiar faces are starting to show up around the town as the weather cools down. One such face is that of Owen Suckling who has been coming to Exmouth for many years and staying at the Lighthouse Caravan Park. Despite Owen now needing a walking stick due to a back injury in his late 70’s, he is still managing to get down to the water for a fish or two. This week Owen went down to Huntress and caught a 65cm spangled emperor using his favourite rod and reel. He also fed a few charlie court taking his fresh baits.
Golden trevally have been hanging around the weed clusters inside the reef at Tantabiddi. They have also been patrolling the areas near the passages with a few other trevally species in the mix. Soft plastic lures and poppers work well on these species. If you prefer bait fishing, then anchoring up and berleying can bring in the trevally as they roam the shallows.
Tracey and Chris Speed from Golden Bay have been here for a two week fishing holiday. The couple have been enjoying the sensational autumn weather in their 21ft seafarer. Tracey has been showing Chris up by catching plenty of fish, although Chris tells us that his job is to drive the boat for his wife and for her to catch the fish….yes Chris, we know, your wife has had all the luck this trip! Pictured this week is Chris with one of his catches during their stay.
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is hosting the Exmouth Classic on June 11-13th. This is a reef fishing competition for any anglers who simply enjoy getting out and catching a fish for dinner. The competition has generated some great interest from sponsors and there are 24 flash rods and reels up for grabs, along with loads of other prizes and cash. The event will be run from the new clubhouse and if you want to enter, jump online to www.egfc.com.au or drop in to the local tackle stores or fuel outlets to grab an entry form.
Do you fish from a boat? Have you got your Recreational Fishing from a Boat License yet? It’s important to remember that from 2 March 2010, an RFBL is required to undertake any general fishing activity (including crabbing) conducted with the use of a powered boat anywhere in the State. If you don’t hold an RFBL, you can still go fishing provided you are in the company of someone who holds an RFBL and you stay within that person’s bag limit. If you are unsure about who needs to have a license to do what, then drop in to the local fisheries on Payne Street to ensure you are not caught out on the water.
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