We also watch a turtle move among the timber that appeared to be munching on the mangrove leaving hanging in the water. The Flatz Rat is best worked on a baitcaster outfit with a low profile reel. The northern bluefin (longtail) tuna are speedsters that fight hard!And if you want to try something different, you can even walk a mountain stream in search of exotic and challenging jungle perch and sooty grunter.Our TOWNSVILLE FISHING CHARTER OPTIONS options are operated from Townsville ports with Mixed crews or share charter attract a pro-rata rates and a minimum number are required to undertake a charter at those rates. I was also a little dubious about the use of a clip and line guard. Our files contain artificial and natural reefs, buoys, ledges, rocks, shipwrecks, and many other types of structures that hold fish, in a 100 miles radius of Townsville. And despite landing a small Barracouda and a couple of nice Bludger Trevalley on the Gulp, the only Nannygai I landed was a 45cm specimen that fell to a 4in Prong. G&T Fishing School & Charters, Townsville, Queensland. Dave did manage one 36cm Jack on this 3in prong, but that was the only fish seen. They are an incredibly lazy fish, and will generally hit a lure when its not in motion. It is home to a massive population of big reds, and during the cool...The West Point area of Magnetic Island is an excellent fishing destination that is nice and close to Townsville.
Apparently wide of the island conditions have been much better, but its a long hard slog through the chop to find out. A little later in the morning I managed another small fish, but as the tide bottomed out we headed back toward the mouth to see what the wind was doing.By the time we got back to the front of Crocky the tide was rolling back in. If there is ever a fish that would be put off by a clip and line guard it would be a bream, but he happily hit my Flatz Rat in crystal clear water. FishingTownsville.net promotes catch and release fishing. The ramp is actually l...Fishing reports, tip and news from Townsville and the surrounding area.
At 43cm it was an awesome catch, and yes, it fell to one of those 3in prongs! More hot spots and GPS marks will be added in the future. We continued to work the upper reaches of the creek, but could only manage the odd strike. Our TOWNSVILLE FISHING CHARTER OPTIONS options are operated from Townsville ports with FULL DAY fishing charters extend from 6am – 2/3pm. Compare & book the best fishing charters and deep sea fishing trips! Dave had some interest from a Bream that was over 40cm. If you have been following the Fishing Townsville Facebook Page, you will have seen the numerous photos and videos. The most popular has been the 'Light Game' shock leader, specifically targeted towards the lure-caster targeting the likes of barramundi, salmon, jacks, queenies etc. It manoeuvred its way around the boat a few times and then suddenly the hooks pulled. Then a few casts back in the same location and he was connected. Unfortunately it only went 34cm. This page contains links to some very productive fishing spots around Townsville.
Maybe it was from the back end of a small storm cell we could see headed out to sea? So please continue to show your support for the local chapter of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. The water was a little dirty, but we expected that to clear up as we headed wider. A hit will most often come on that first pause. It is home to a massive population of big reds, and during the cool...The West Point area of Magnetic Island is an excellent fishing destination that is nice and close to Townsville. We took the boat in and freed the fish, only to find it was a nice Cod. It took the lure almost immediately in a big swirl and swam out away from the rocks into open water. A quick look around and it was clear we were not going to find fish in this water! We were all up early Saturday, very keen to get on the water start fishing. First cast and Dad was connected to a solid fish. Back into Cocoa at about 6.30pm the water was the best I have ever seen it! I put my 3in prong that was rigged weedless on a worm hook in behind the fish.
He was happily sent on his way again. It was choppy, but not dangerous for the small boats, so we poked out a little wider and tried to find protection around the inside of the rocky headlands, at least the water was a bit cleaner this far wide. There is no doubt this is an expensive setup, and if you only fish a few times a year its probably not the reel for you. It is easily located by heading toward the Casino. But if your hard core about your fishing, you won't beat the precision and smoothness of a Stella reel! One of the guys stayed with us in his kayak as a 'guide' for the paddle home, and the other two dove the cars back to base camp for us. Its quite important to give a good long pause each time. This is proving a spectacular combination. My first fish came reasonably quickly hitting hard and running for cover.
But I didn't get a chance. Pause and give a count of 3 before doing anything else. I like working into the tide, it keeps the boat straight and makes it easier to stop and hold position on a likely looking spot. It is a heavily hit area th...The Shimano Torium 16 is one of the most versatile offshore overhead reels you could ever own! Dave managed numerous other fish on this Prongs, including some nice bream, a couple of small cod and a ripper creek GT.
Its been a while since he had a Barra of any size connected, so it was nervous times as the fish swam into the next. Enjoying one of the many beautiful beaches of Magnetic Island. Very clear and a beautiful colour.