Exmouth Catches
Picture: Dusk is a major bite time for big spangled emperor like this one (photo courtesy of @shaearmstrongfishing)
Spangled emperor appear to have turned up in good numbers within the west coast lagoon following reports of bag limits achieved this past week. Fishing the rising tide with a slow-release burley trail is a proven method to entice spangled emperor, even in areas of less than 2m of water. Luke Hamon landed an estimated 180kg black marlin on 24kg gear off Ningaloo Station last week.
Small black marlin and sailfish continue to be encountered off the west side together with wahoo, spanish mackerel and yellowfin tuna. A good mix of species including flathead, yellowfin bream, estuary cod and mangrove jack can be sought at the marina. Prawn, mulie and squid baits have been working well on this mix of species.
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