Luke from Leisure Coast Bait & Tackle at Corrimal Offshore said there were quite a few marlin caught over the weekend with fish coming in from Sydney, Wollongong, Jervis Bay and further south.
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There were also reports of some big blue marlin that were lost.
The majority of fish caught were stripes but, as reported, there were a lot of big blues harassing the striped tuna schools with one of the lost marlin estimated at easily over the 250-kilograms mark.
For those chasing snapper, last week was one of the best we have seen for reddies in a long time as there were lots of good-sized fish in the 3-4kg range coming in and 90 per cent of the fish came depths 50 metres-plus out to 80-100m.
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Drifting was the best way to get on to the fish and the majority were sitting under bait balls, confirming drifting over and around the edges of the bait was the best way to get to them.
Baits, plastics and jigs did most damage with no clear method proving better than the other.
Flathead drifts were still producing some cracking-sized fish, with majority of the well-known spots turning it on and the deeper water was holding the most action.
There were a few reports of tackle thieves out there but nowhere near as thick as we have seen in the past few months.
Kings are still about around the Islands and bommies up and down the coast - with fish to 10kg among them - but they were still quite tricky to put a pattern to. However, persistence is the key to tangling with these hard-fighting fish.
Beaches continue to fish well for salmon and tailor and there are increasing numbers of flatties moving into the shallows, with a couple of customers having a ball casting soft plastics to them in the gutters on low tide.
Bream and whiting were about in relatively good numbers but fresh beach worms and/or pipis are a must to entice the bite.
There have been plenty of school jews about for the soft plastics fishos but there's no size to them.
Fisheries cast net for recreational grants
DPI/Fisheries have invited applications for the next round of Recreational Fishing Trust Grants.
Do you, or perhaps your club, have any great ideas to improve recreational fishing in your local area?
Fishers and community members are encouraged to apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts for projects that improve and promote recreational fishing across NSW.
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Anyone can apply - including fishing organisations, councils, universities, community groups and individuals. Grants are available for both large projects ($10,000 plus) and smaller projects under $10,000.
Project areas previously funded include fishing access and facilities, enhancing recreational fisheries, recreational fishing education and essential research on recreational fishing and any other beneficial projects.
If you have an idea, big or small, do not hesitate to contact them now with funding guidelines and application forms available at https://bit.ly/3Ers2MD
Applications close on December 3. Phone 02 4916 3835 or email recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Open charter
With the easing of restrictions, NSW Charter Fishing fleet is back operating, ready and keen to get you tight on to some excellent fishing.
Health restrictions have seen many areas and reef systems go untouched, so they should be stacked with hungry fish. Go to https://bit.ly/3pGShdU, choose a location and book your ideal fishing charter.
Your NSW Dine and Discover vouchers can be used at participating NSW Charter Fishing businesses.
Shellys invite open to all fishos
For any anglers who would like to know a little more about Shellharbour Game Fishing Club, they will be holding an open meeting on Friday, November 19 at Warilla Bowling Club from 7pm in the upstairs Sapphire Room.
The room bar will be open and apart from their presentation in December, this will be the last chance to catch up before Christmas.
Early planning and organisation by the committee has been successful in securing some sensational prizes for the club's tournament next year. More information as it comes to hand.
Give Mark a call on 0411 707 552 or stay in touch with the club's Facebook and website. Earlier this week club weighmaster Trevor was called upon to weigh a tremendous striped marlin, a first for young angler Jake Burgess.
Fishing onboard Absolute, Jake's billy weighed in a tad over 110kg, so congratulations. Thanks Trev for weighing and Jay for helping out and also Morte and team aboard Run A Muk for assisting.
Website: www.reeldealfishing.com.au
Email: gazwade@bigpond.com
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