Davo’s Tackleworld – Noosa

Well spring is finally here and with a bit of luck those winds that have keep a lot of boats close in will abate and let us get out to the reefs. Those anglers that did get out during the lighter wind periods were rewarded with snapper around the 4-6kg range as well as some cracking pearl perch and amberjack …

On the offshore scene, with the weather blowing up early morning for most of the week, those lucky enough to head out fished in close so they could do the run home as soon as the wind started to pick up. Angler headed to Sunshine Reef and were treated to a mixed bag of reef fish including pan sized snapper …

With the new moon just around the corner, the bite offshore has been quieter, however reports have still featured Snapper around the 4-6kg range as well as some cracking Pearl Perch out wide around the Hards and the Barwon Banks. Along with the snapper and pearlies we have seen some nice jew and cobia also coming over the side. For …

Great weather windows for anglers to head offshore on the Sunshine Coast and chase quality reef species! With the great run of weather still staying with us, lots of boaties have managed to get offshore and get stuck into a wide range of quality reef species including snapper, pearl perch, venus tusk fish and mulloway. From Sunshine reef, North reef, …

With the consistent run of good weather and low swell we have had over the last few days, plenty of anglers took advantage and headed offshore to get into the action around the Noosa reefs. The lead up to the full moon has seen the snapper go on the chew with reefs like North reef, Sunshine reef and Jew shoal …

With the consistent warm weather we have been having, the water temperature in the Noosa River is starting to rise. Fishing the run-out tide in the evenings has seen the odd winter jack being taken on live bait. These fish tend to feed that bit more in those warmer run out currents so keep an eye on the sounder for …

With little or no rain over the last few weeks, the river is looking pristine. Heading upstream from the Tewantin Boat ramp there have been plenty of flathead, bream, trevally, tailor and a few nice size Jew. A lot of catches are coming from the anglers working surface poppers in the morning and afternoon sessions. With the water so clear, …

With the exceptional weather we have been having around Noosa, the offshore anglers have had a field day. The only negative is the grinners. These green-eyed devils are in huge numbers and will be the first on your bait, with their multiple rows of needle teeth they are leader destroyers and one will see you re-rigging. On the plus side …

With a great couple of sunny days last weekend, families enjoyed all the Noosa River had to offer and we able to clean up on a variety of species. Flathead fishing has been outstanding in the Tewantin/Ski Run stretch of the river. The deeper channels around the river mouth have also produced good numbers. Fishing live baits like herring, mullet …

There have been great weather windows over the past week, giving the offshore angler a chance to sneak across the bar and head to the reefs. Sunshine Reef seems to be a favourite for most anglers in smaller craft and has fished well for Cobia, tusk fish, sweet lip and squire. The snapper have started to show up and as …