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Last chance to get your barramundi fix
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place to be if the weath-
new country south of Barcoo Bank.
redthroat emperor, with the biggest taking a ti- ger squid head and go- ing over 10kg.
spangled emperor.
We don’t usually chase spanish mackerel when we are out wide because we put all our focus into quality bot-
black jewfish as a regu- lar by-catch.
er turns bad!
Our last trip wide
We worked hard to se- cure live bait and also fresh flesh bait, and the results reflected the hard work put in.
The rest of the ice- box was made up of maori cod, tuskfish, reds, coral trout and
Jewies go back in but fingermark aren’t so lucky.
chasing red emperor was an absolute cracker. We covered a chunk of ground and found great
We scored a few nice
tom species.
Most of the offshore
Soft vibes worked close to the bottom have been doing the damage.
anglers I’ve chatted to have said they’ve been getting good results, which is encouraging for everyone.
This month will see the Fitzroy River Barra Bash go ahead.
Tom Baker and a great red emperor caught wide ofYeppoon.
With increased water temperature, barramundi and thread n salmon become more active, and the Humminbird Helix will leave no doubt what you’re casting at.
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Those putting time into pelagics have also been doing well.
We’re so glad to have at least one saltwater barra competition this year.
The current lines off Perforated Island have been turning over giant trevally and top speci- mens of mackerel.
I have heard a sneaky rumour there are a few spots left, so if you’re quick you might get a shot.
Bigger tides around the full and new moon have been the picks.
It starts on October 7, so get on it if you’re keen.
The headlands and wrecks north of Yep- poon have been another great location for local pelagic species.
That’s it for me this month – now it’s time to get my barra pre- fish on, which I’ve been waiting all year for.
Fingermark have been the main target, with
Stay safe and be sure to make the effort to get the family outdoors.