THE north coast is still the place to be when it comes to rock and surf or deep-sea angling action.
Deep-sea anglers putting in the time and effort have been rewarded with good gamefish catches.
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Snoek has been found feeding around river mouths and adjacent beaches. Trolling a fillet bait in the early morning has produced some fine specimens.
Spinning with a small spoon has also proved effective when fished with a rapid retrieve. When using a small spoon, consider using wire to maximise bites and to land the fish without disappointments.
Rock and surf anglers have got stuck into some good, early summer fish. This is always a tricky period to specifically target a species, so fishing with something that is able to target multiple species is preferable.
A standard FMJ trace with a 9/0 circle hook and mackerel head bait will hook most summer species. If you are only after flatfish, then you can use a straight nylon trace as this will give you a more finesse approach.
The ledges and gullies on the north coast are still producing good numbers of bream and various other edibles. Prawn and chokka are your baits of choice for this type of fishing.
Also, the use of circle hooks will increase your hook-up rate and reduce the number of tackle losses due to fowling.
Source: The Kingfisher
