The snapper season kicked into gear through July with some good sessions being had. Through August it can get even better with mostly males present at the moment it looks like the spawning has yet to happen. August may be the month when the bigger numbers move in, which means we should still see a few through to September.
Liv with her PB snapper 83 cm
The ever reliable TT and Zman combo working a treat
Big longtails have been a great challange for guests . Fishing deeper in the water column has produced some good specimens to 20 kg. The weather certainly helps with conditions at almost glass out for a 14 day period mid month. August should continue to see some good weather fingers crossed.
Big longtail tuna a great sport fish
With the good conditions we managed to push wider and found cobia, coral trout, cod, various trevally and more giving anglers a great taste of what can be on offer at times. A range of techniques worked well from soft plastics through to jigs. Winter can certainly turn it on for us and this season has been no different.
Rob with a solid Coral trout
Harry with a solid cobe should be more to come over the next few months
Golden doubles
A big cod from from a inner reef
Queen fish can usually be found year round but this winter was a good season for big models with most fish over the meter mark.
Not bad for your first queenfish a holiday to remember
The next few months should see things start to change with water temps rising from mid August. Snapper will continue for a while through September and it wont be long before mac tuna move in. Through spring the surface feeding starts to increase as the smaller eye bait comes in. This will see a few surface longtails among the mac tuna. We are looking forward to the season ahead i'm sure it will be a big one so get in early to secure your spot. Email fishing@herveybaysportfishing.com.au
Sweetlip for dinner
Mac tuna will start to appear on the surface in the coming weeks
Winter trevally's keeping us busy
Black Marlin Run 2019
Yep it's that time of year spring is almost here and from October through to December we will be seeking out our famous juvenile black marlin. If you are interested in targeting these great sport fish on lure or fly please be in touch. email fishing@herveybaysportfishing.com.au
Black Marlin Promo
Catch Of The Month
Liv takes out catch of the Month not bad for her first cod.
Rise Film Festival
I was lucky enough to attend this years Rise Film Festival in Brisbane. It was a great night with some fantastic Fly Fishing Films on display. One of the stand out Films was Glorious Bastards filmed up in the Wessel Islands. The Rise Film Festival is travelling around Australia see their website for details on dates and Venues.
Well worth a look.
A bit about Shimano's Rod technology. We love our Shimano gear it stands the test of time in harsh conditions.
Shimano’s Spiral X technology is made of carbon tape that is tightly wound on the blank diagonally in opposite direction. This method ensures that Spiral X achieves enhanced torsional rigidity, without adding weight to the rod itself. This in turn facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fighting fish. Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano’s Spiral X construction enhances anglers’ “catching power.”
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AQUASOUL Apparel
Check out the range by our good friends at Aquasoul Apparel they have a few fresh threads now out.
It's that time of year yep our big majestic humpback whales are back. From Now until November we wil encounter them daily.Why not send the family on a whale watch trip while you fish with us. Be in touch with our Whale Watch Partner Freedom III Whale Watch https://freedomwhalewatch.com.au/
Guide Life
Here are a few nature shots that I took along the way this month. If you take any nice photos while out with us please email them in I'd be happy to share them through our social media and newsletters.
It's not always about the fish.
Sea Eagle Nest North Arch Cliffs
Open wide a Humpback whale having a yawn
Joke Corner
Q: What you get when four men go fishing and one comes back not catching anything.
A: Three Men And A Baby :-)
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