June 17th, 2002

Despite the overcast conditions last weekend, the predicted forecast of ten to fifteen knots was never any threat to the hundreds of boaties that made their way to the reef.

Even though there wasn't much movement in the tides, good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Nannygai and Red Emperors were still taken.

The Mackerel have been consistent for the past few weeks. The reefs have been producing better than the inshore Islands but this may change as the weather continues to get colder.

Russell Heads

The lure fisho's have been happy over the past week spending most of the time in the freshwater reaches of the system chasing Sooty Grunters, Jungle Perch, Tarpon, Mangrove Jacks and Small Barra's.

Two kilo outfits with small lures and poppers is an excellent way to chase our freshwater species. Lure loss is very high using two kilo line and is no sport for the feint hearted.

Queenfish and small GT'S have been down at the mouth around the sand bars. Using poppers by either casting them or trolling is normally a 'sure thing' especially around the tide change.

Trinity Inlet

If you put your crab pots in last weekend

For more information call Northern Angler on 40 554117.

Glenn Campbell
Northern Angler Tackle Shop