Col Buckley

NIL currents and nil swell might sound fine, but unfortunately they usually put fish into retreat. There were takes of trevally and two teraglin off Dee Why by a small boat on the drift.

Ron Kovacs is back to full fitness after his heart scare and has been making up lost time on his beloved yellowfin tuna. He landed fish to 25kg and some nearby anglers landed ‘fin of the same size on eggbeaters!

A rising tide, a rising moon, fresh squid and a setting sun were the perfect ingredients for a great snapper session by Guy Innes. Working baits off Long Reef, fish came on the bite just as the sun slipped behind the hills.

After the swell died down, salmon went berserk in the surf. Catches of 10 or more were not uncommon and they all did their aerial bit when hooked. Unfortunately they’ve gone off the boil due to flat seas, but may come back when the swell increases.

Those nigger men have been strutting their stuff off the Curl Curl rock platforms. Blackfish captures have been well above average and there’s plenty of cabbage on the rocks right now.

The Hawkesbury, up close against the ghost pylons of the old railway bridge, has seen some monster bream cradled in landing nets. The secret is to cast Slider Grubs or small shads up against the wall and immediately let out line so the lure keeps in contact with the structure and is not pulled away. Hits are hard and frequent, so make sure all knots are secure.

Using halved Berkley Camo worm in Dee Why lagoon, Ben Nesbitt took four bream and a flathead near the Narrabeen surf club. Ben reckons fish were just legal, but he saw bigger fish look at the lure then turn away at the last moment.

Sliced bread took bream, trevally and a couple of mullet off Wimbledon Avenue for regular lake fisho Dom Gallo. After fishing the lake for 15 years, Dom reckons it’s the first time he has seen trevally take bread.PUT Saturday, June 28, in your diary. That’s when Warringah Anglers have their yearly tackle auction and some wonderful bargains can be had. It’s held at Dee Why Bowling Club, 233 Fisher Road North, Dee Why. Registration of goods is from 3pm and the auction starts at 5pm. All are welcome. Bring fishing gear that’s in working order to put a few dollars in your pocket. Ring Terry Crawford on 0404446762 for more details. WE ARE lucky to have a wonderful band of women on the peninsula who love to fish. They are thirsty for knowledge and can hold a candle to their male counterparts when it comes to technique and tenacity. Go girls, you contribute so much and we welcome you with open arms.

* WEEKLY TIP USING different hooks for different species is vital.You can buy compartmentalised plastic boxes with see-through lids and that’s where I house my huge collection of hooks. I have the same type of box for sinkers and swivels.

Source: Manly Daily