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Fired up fishing in the heat waves
Jason Scerri | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Central Coast / Swansea /
It’s been a very hot summer here in our region this year. We’ve seen many days in the 40°C zone. We have also seen some very nice warm water. The fishing has been pretty hot as well, which is great to see. We are coming into a great month – March generally has productive fishing for many forms of the sport. The winds have been pretty terrible up until now, so we are hoping that will change for the remaining month or two of the warm period of the year.
All that glitters is golden perch
Darcy Scherger | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Victoria & Tasmania / Freshwater / Mildura /
Around the Mildura region the fishing has been red hot. Golden perch have been providing much enjoyment for local anglers, especially lure fishers around the region.
Warm offshore waters produce goods
David Seaman | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Forster /
March is a month where anything could happen. The offshore fishery is still under a blanket of warm water and the odd spotted and Spanish mackerel turn up along with the small black and striped marlin. The weather settles a bit too, with plenty of opportunity to get out onto the shelf and surrounding reefs. Mixed bags of trag, nannygai, snapper and flathead are supported by morwong and pigfish from the reefs.
What we can expect for autumn
Dan Selby | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / The Hawkesbury /
For a lot of anglers and fish, this month marks the start of fruitful times ahead before the onset of winter and slimmer pickings. During autumn the days noticeably get shorter and this triggers most forms of life, whether piscatorial or terrestrial, to start preparations for the cold winter ahead. Essentially, it sparks a surge in feeding activity, which in turn means more bites for anglers as the fish become quite competitive for the available food supplies.
Stability restored and big fish active
Glen Stewart | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
Predictability is tough in fishing; sayings like “you should have been here yesterday” are quite common. I’ve got no doubt we have all been on both sides of this quote more than once.
Good garfish and mighty marlin
Anthony Stokman | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / South Coast / Batemans Bay /
March is one of the better times of the year for stability. The crowds are here and steady, the weather starts to stabilize and we experience perfect days with perfect sunsets.
Warm water pelagic run will stick around longer
Darren Thomas | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / Sydney North /
The arrival of the warmer water off Sydney was later than usual this season. This often means it will stay around a month or two longer, as will the fish that arrived with it.
Common fishing mistakes anglers make
Sean Thompson | First Published: March 2017 » Feature Articles / New South Wales /
Fishing can be a wonderfully relaxing experience and a great escape from the pressures of everyday life. But it can also be frustrating at times – leaving you wondering why the fish aren’t biting or how that big one got away!
Somerton takes the lead in Daiwa Round One
Tag | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Tournaments /
Daiwa Australia Round One was a tough start to the season for all 75 anglers competing in Hobie Kayak Bream Series 9, which was contested over the 22-23 January weekend, at Marlo in Victoria.
Low light and shade for yellas and cod
Adam Townsend | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
The summer months have come to an end leaving a tough month of fishing behind. Local dams have been fishing very inconsistently, although the fish that have been caught all seem to be in very good condition.
Early bird catches the trout
Steve Williamson | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Freshwater / Jindabyne /
I think most areas had record temperatures over the last couple of months, and I can guarantee I have never worn shorts for so many days in the last 30 years of living in the Snowy Mountains! I’m actually looking forward to cooler days and cold nights, which will stir the trout into action once again.
The march out of summer
Stephen Worley | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Mid North Coast / Coffs Harbour /
This month signifies the start of a slow march out of summer. This march is so slow that March tends not to involve any slow fishing at all. Even though it’s technically autumn, the fishing is still as hot as it gets.
Bumper bass fishing at Brogo Dam
Toby Grundy | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Kayaking /
A few years ago, I decided to try and catch bass. I was determined to pursue these bronze battlers, because of a few fishing articles I read over the winter months. Pros would recount tales of run ins with 50cm brawlers that left their arms cramped. That’s how I found Brogo Dam.
Hoping for more consistent weather
Paul O’Hagan | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / New South Wales / Sydney / Sydney North /
The beaches and Narrabeen Lake are still firing quite well for flathead and whiting. Locals have been getting great catches of whiting to 30cm on worms and small surface lures. Most of the flatties are being taken on soft and hard vibes, but one of the boys prefers to use live prawns. He’s been catching bream, flathead and whiting.
Barra is on the menu
Mark Bargenquast | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Weipa /
The wet season is well and truly in full swing and with the barra season open, it’s game on! The big influx of freshwater has really got the prawns moving and following close behind are the barras and threadies. The Mission and Pine rivers are really firing well with the bottom of the run out the best time as usual. The high tide has been producing some hot action along the mangrove edges as well.
Mission Bridge isn’t such a mission to fish at night
Jackson Bargenquast | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Junior /
Night time is when many predatory species of fish such as barra and salmon become much more active. While fish might hug the structure and ignore lures and baits during the day, once darkness falls they will begin to become active. Certain tactics that during the day seem to be quite useless often prove very effective by night. Knowing your tides and barometer can also help when chasing species such as barra and black jewfish.
Hot and gusty weather
Scott Bradley | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Hervey Bay /
It’s been one of those summers. We’ve battled scorching heat and we’ve had relentless winds over 25 knots from the north and southeast to deal with as well! It’s been a few years since we have experienced a summer weather pattern like this. It’s by no means uncommon on the Fraser Coast.
Spice up your crustaceans with a zesty prawn quesadilla
Lynn Bain | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Cooking /
Ever wanted to add something light and a little zesty to your table experience? Catch a lot of prawns on the last full moon and don’t know how to do them culinary justice? Here’s a simple recipe to get your mouth watering. In a nutshell, these prawn quesadillas are single tortillas that are folded over, with a prawn and cheese filling, and then baked in the oven until the tortillas are almost crispy.
Some great ideas are surfacing
Josh Dunn | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
March is my favourite month for surface fishing by far! Warm waters are at their peak and the baitfish rise in the water column, because of the heat and predatory fish feeding! Bream, trevally, tailor, mangrove jack and bass in the freshwater are only some of the fish that will be seen slashing baitfish on the surface!
Bring on the bass and barra beasts
Jason Ehrlich | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Freshwater / Freshwater QLD /
Already we can see and feel the days getting shorter. As a fisher I enjoy this time of year as you can start to have a bit of a sleep in and still manage to get on the water at first light.
Get your cod on
Ed Falconer | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Rainbow Beach /
Our great run of weather continues with hot days and calm seas.
Hoping for cool weather for better endeavours
Grayson Fong | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Northern Bay /
The northern bay has kept anglers on their toes over the last month, giving them glimpses of brilliance and then nothing but peanuts as anglers head home empty handed. Northerly winds and warmer currents from up north have been the story of the summer with baitfish numbers being scarce for this time of the year.
More of the same reliable options
John Gooding | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Brisbane Offshore /
To be brutally honest, fishing east of the South Passage Bar this month has been more of the same, with chasing bottom dwellers a fair more reliable option than targeting the unreliable pleagics.
Merlin’s beard the March marlin are here
David Green | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Southern QLD / Gold Coast /
The pelagic season so far has been erratic with poor catches on the inshore grounds and a few blue marlin off the edge of the continental shelf. While there have been marlin about, the lack of both mahimahi and wahoo has been quite surprising.
Anglers are spoilt for choice in the Whitsundays
Luke Griffiths | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Whitsundays /
February was a bit of a mixed bag and we were thrown some unsettled weather. However, it looks like most anglers made the most of it, finding themselves out amongst our beautiful backyard. As we leave summer in our wake and head full steam into autumn, we can expect things to slow a little, if we look at the usual trends. However, nothing has been usual about the past few seasons. The fishing has been holding solid in what is usually a wind down period for this time of year, which I guess is a good thing.
Quality over quantity on the reef
Lynton Heffer | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Port Douglas /
In the Far North we are experiencing what many would term a typical wet season. There’s been ample rain for a month or so but importantly it hasn’t been over the top to the extent of causing extended flooding. This has meant that the fishing overall has remained in a stable condition.
Fish the runoff so the fish won’t run off
Dave Hodge | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Tropical North / Townsville /
With the expectations for the barra opening season it has been a really exciting time for the Townsville locals. A bit of fresh a month or so ago has got them moving and the baitfish are around as well, so barra are hanging around the estuaries for extended periods.
Bring on the autumn barra bite
Rob Howell | First Published: March 2017 » Regular Features / Area Report /
This year so far has brought with it constantly high temperatures in the high 30s and early 40s. Many anglers are looking forward to putting the summer heat behind them and are welcoming the forthcoming cooler months.
Estuaries are firing around Stanage Bat
Von Ireland | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Stanage Bay /
Since last month the Stanage Bay Road has deteriorated to a new level. Corrugation and pot holes extend from one end of the unsealed roadway to the next, including our Plumtree car park, which I believe should have been sealed by the Queensland Government with parking lines. For the amount of registrations and boating fees paid to the state government and not the local government, we should have a decent boat ramp and a descriptive car park all can understand.
But enough a-boat that, it’s safety time
Phil James | First Published: March 2017 » Area Articles / Queensland / Central QLD / Hervey Bay /
There are some incredible experiences waiting for anglers in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean east of Breaksea Spit. Unless you take a very indirect route well to the north, you must cross the spit through one of the gutters that cross it. This might sound fairly straightforward, but the presence of big ocean swells can make the journey very hazardous.
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