Welcome to Recfishwest’s weekly fishing report, brought to you by Recfishwest’s fishing expert Joachim Azzopardi, John Curtis for his Mandurah and Surrounds report and Matt Cox for the latest in Kununurra.
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Rod Action – What You Need to Know!
When you walk into a tackle shop to look at or buy a new rod, you are often confronted by rows and rows of rods; long, skinny, thick, short, heavy and feather light, all designed for a specific application.
Learn more about how different rods can affect your fishing, but also help you catch more fish! Click here…
Broome Catches
Picture: Scott from Western Angler fishing one of the most pristine pieces of water in the Kimberley. (Photo courtesy of Western Angler)
Boats:
Billfish enthusiasts who encountered sailfish this past week mostly did so off James Price Point. A few sails were also found near the rig tenders a couple of weeks ago, however the bait that has aggregated near the vessels seems to have dispersed. Spanish mackerel have been located near bait schools and there are plenty of longtail and mack tuna about. The boats that headed to the 30m contour and beyond in search of reef fish did reasonably well on saddletail seaperch, red emperor and blue lined emperor.
Shore-based:
Most of the barramundi caught in the Fitzroy River this past week were caught in the lower reaches. Fewer catches of barra in the middle and upper reaches is believed to be caused by a drop in water temperatures. Yellowfin whiting are being found in good numbers along Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay. The entrance of Crab Creek has consistently been producing bluenose and, the odd, threadfin salmon.
Rod and Reel Maintenance – What You Need to Know!
Technical Rating: Novice
Cleaning and maintaining your rod and reel after every use will ensure you get the most life and enjoyment out of your fishing equipment.
The following steps should only take about ten minutes but can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Learn more…
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