HOOKED WITH HEFF: Strong winds drive majority of local fishos back to calm waters of our rivers and creeks

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Jamie Beitzel from Daintree Fishing with the photo of the week. Picture: Supplied

Since our last report the weather conditions have dampened even the best laid plans in recent times.

Unseasonably persistent strong winds have driven the majority of fishos back to the calm waters of our rivers and creeks. Only the brave have dared venture offshore and obviously in a bigger stable vessel which still posed its own set of challenges.

It still remains that the trophy fish podium is owned by the inshore scene. The brilliant run of Barramundi continues with Fingermark and Mangrove Jack completing a trifecta pay day. 

This trio of species are dominating proceedings on the Daintree River whilst the local estuaries are very much Mangrove Jack driven.

 It is also that time of year to start thinking of setting pots for our famous mudcrabs as the days gradually get cooler.

Along the coastline there has been an indication that the school Mackerel are making a start and something to look forward to when there's a break in the weather.

On the outer reef, the reports have been slim unfortunately with a smattering of Coral Trout, Nannygai and Cod. We still have a big window open on the calendar for fantastic fishing overall and we pray the weather gods give us that opportunity. 

*Heff has spent 28 years in the fishing industry and is the owner of Fishing Port Douglas.

www.fishingportdouglas.com.au

 

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