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Subject: Fishing Report. Aug 30.
Fishing was alot better for anglers this week with catches reported from out at sea on the rocks and in the local estuaries. This is great news as this time of year can be very tough with plenty of effort for a small result. Outside the flathead have been up to 50 cm in reasonable numbers and plenty of snapper, morwong, sweep and nannygai caught on the inshore reefs. The snapper over the weekend ranging from a kilo to 2.5 kilo in weight which is great for this area this time of year. Barracouta are the only problem but you don't mind losing a bit of gear when quality fish are about. Whales are starting to show up in our waters and are also an added bonus when fishing so take your camera for a couple of memorable photos. Beaches have reasonable numbers of small salmon and rock fishing this time of year is well worth the trip as drummer are about and its perfect when the winds are coming from the west. Local estuaries are good with bream, trevaly and tailor on the chew, but the pick of them would be Pambula River as salmon have also been keen to take lures on the troll or when cast. Our new 2010-2011 committee was appointed recently and will soon announce the full club calendar detailing functions and weekends of club interest to be held. Our weekend away has already been locked in for Wonboyn Resort on 16th- 17th October so ring president Shane 64950008 to book early or put your name down on the list at the clubhouse. Congratulations to club stalwart Robert Wood who has been recognised for his tireless efforts over many years and has been awarded life membership.
May your reel scream, Mex.
A Fishing was a bit tough for anglers over the past week and hopefully things will improve. Last weekend was the first leg of the Broadbill Swordfish tournament and most crews stayed home due to a forecast of south west winds. Those that did brave the elements were rewarded with Blue Shark, Mako Shark and Tuna. We are all hoping for better conditions this weekend as the second leg of the tournament starts Friday afternoon and finishes Monday morning. Bottom fishing was also tough on the inshore reefs as the Snapper, Morwong and Leather Jackets were about but only fired up early mornings. Flathead fishing was slow but a feed was caught by most if prepared to move around until a patch could be found. Reports of Thresher Sharks on the Flathead grounds are common so live bait under a balloon is worth a shot. The surprise of the week has been schools of Striped Tuna within casting distance of the rocks and anyone looking for Salmon and Tailor with small metal lures would be in the box seat when a school of Stripies pass by. Estuary fishing has been best late in the day with Tailor up to 800 gram keen to eat bibbed lures. Tom Scott and Bill Pryor on bar duty this Friday night so come down to our club for a fun night with happy hour starting 6.30 pm followed by the beer and seafood raffle after the fishing report.
May your reel scream, Mex.
Fishing Report, Aug 9
MBGALAC.
Fishing was tough for anglers during the past week and about the only fish to be caught were flathead taken north of town. Some of these fish were up to 45 cm but most were around the 40 cm mark which is great as that is an ideal size for eating. Anglers fishing over the shelf and the inshore reefs did it tough with very few bottom fish found. Estuary fishing was slow but tossing squid jigs from the wharfs and rocks is the best bet with calamari ready to pounce. Dont forget our presentation night will be this Saturday night at the RSL and our AGM at the clubrooms Monday night. Both nights are very important for the club and all members are encouraged to attend.
May your reel scream, Mex.
I will be overseas on holidays and not be able to do the report over the next 2 weeks but will try and find someone else to do the report,
cheers, Mex.
Fishing Rep,aug2. MBGALAC.
Fishing slowed down nearly to a holt over the last week with most anglers having a quiet time or staying home out of the wind. The gamefish seems to have gone but a few crews that had a drop in the waters over the 100 fathom line had success with harpooka, blue eye trevalla and ling on the chew. Inshore reefs still are firing along with a few flathead on the sand flats whilst estuary fishing was hit and miss. Both Merimbula Lake and Pambula River were fishless apart from the occasional trevally and tailor. Salmon have been found on days in the Pambula River but that also can be a lottery. Our presentation dinner will be at the Merimbula RSL club 6 pm Saturday 14th August . Cost for adults is $31.00. Meals for juniors and small fry will be at a much cheaper rate. If attending please put your name down at the list provided at the fishing club this Friday night or ring Shane 64950008 after working hours for more info. Just as important is our AGM held on Monday16th,7.00pm. Committee elections will be held on the night and if you've keen to get involved with all aspects of our club come along. Dave Stewart and Darragh Reynolds will open the clubhouse this Friday 6.30 pm starting with happy hour then following up with the beer and seafood raffle after the fishing report. Bring a friend and join in the fun with fellow fishos at our fully heated venue.
May your reel scream, Mex.
Fishing slowed down nearly to a holt over the last week with most anglers having a quiet time or staying home out of the wind. The gamefish seems to have gone but a few crews that had a drop in the waters over the 100 fathom line had success with harpooka, blue eye trevalla and ling on the chew. Inshore reefs still are firing along with a few flathead on the sand flats whilst estuary fishing was hit and miss. Both Merimbula Lake and Pambula River were fishless apart from the occasional trevally and tailor. Salmon have been found on days in the Pambula River but that also can be a lottery. Our presentation dinner will be at the Merimbula RSL club 6 pm Saturday 14th August . Cost for adults is $31.00. Meals for juniors and small fry will be at a much cheaper rate. If attending please put your name down at the list provided at the fishing club this Friday night or ring Shane 64950008 after working hours for more info. Just as important is our AGM held on Monday16th,7.00pm. Committee elections will be held on the night and if you've keen to get involved with all aspects of our club come along. Dave Stewart and Darragh Reynolds will open the clubhouse this Friday 6.30 pm starting with happy hour then following up with the beer and seafood raffle after the fishing report. Bring a friend and join in the fun with fellow fishos at our fully heated venue.
May your reel scream, Mex.
Subject: Fishing Rep. July 19.
MBGALAC.
The weather over the past week has been kind and boats put to sea hoping to find bluefin tuna. Unfortunately none were sighted or caught and many anglers are now starting to think that the run for 2010 is over. Was interesting to hear that a few yellowfin tuna up to 45 kilo were caught and apparently there is a report of a patch of water coming down with tuna and marlin in it. Fishing the bottom in close has had mixed results with reef species including snapper and morwong although some days barracouta are about on the reefs , headlands and flathead grounds. If its calamari on your menu then all local wharfs and rock platforms are worth a shot particularly at daybreak or dusk. Estuary fishing was a little tough but for those that persisted tailor, trevally and big bream were found. Alot of bait fish are also in both the Merimbula and Pambula systems so its wont be a surprise if the fishing gets better. Over 90 club delegates and the executive of the New South Wales Game Fishing Association held its annual general meeting and trophy presentation at Club Sapphire in Merimbula last weekend. New South Wales Southern Zone that encompasses fishing waters from Eden to Kiama took many trophies for the year including the highly sought after Cock of the Walk trophies in both capture and Tag and Release categories. Host club Merimbula was congratulated time after time on a job well done and I would personally like to thank Club Sapphire, Lindon Thompson and all those people who contributed in making the AGM a fantastic weekend. Please don't forget we are now into the new fishing year and club membership needs to be payed.Our trophy presentation night will be on Saturday August 14th and AGM the following Monday 16th. Andrew Buckland and Darragh Reynolds will open the Spencer Park clubrooms 6.30 pm Friday night so bring a friend and enjoy a night including happy hour, raffles and the local fishing report,
May your reel scream, Mex.
Subject: Fishing Rep. July 5.
MBGALAC.
What a difference the weather makes when travelling wide and far. Calmer conditions made for great results during the past week with anglers catching bluefin and yellowfin tuna out over the 1000 fathom line. Blake Buckland fishing on Jedi hit the scales with a personal best bluefin tuna weighing at 56.5 kilos. Most of the bluefin have been around the 40 to 55 kilo mark and hopefully a jumbo sized fish will be caught over the next few weeks. Yellowfin tuna have also been caught but unfortunately only small fish and not the 50 kilo plus specimens found earlier in the season. Flathead fishing is also great with plenty of fish north of Merimbula and reef fishing is still firing with legal sized snapper and morwong on the chew. Kingfish are about and can be found on any of our local reefs or headlands and a few bonito have also been found with them. Estuary fishing is good with bream, tailor and trevaly on the chew and Pambula River also has salmon some days keen to take a lure. Also squid are about and again any rock platforms or wharfs are the spot to try. We will be hosting this years NSWGFA annual general meeting at the Sapphire Club Merimbula over 16th, 17th and 18th July. Saturday night is trophy presentation night and if any members would like to attend please ring me 64954795 and book a seat. Greg Liddell and Johno McKay are on bar duty this Friday night and will start with happy hour 6.30 pm. Members and visitors all invited to enjoy a night at our Spencer Park clubhouse.
May your reel scream, Mex.
Subject: Fishing Report. June 28.
MBGALAC.
Unfortunately the winds kept coming over last weekend and due to this no crews put to sea to fish the 2nd leg of the 18th Broadbill Tournament. Lets hope that the winds do stop over the next few weeks as reports of bluefin up to 90 kilo have been reported. These fish are well over the shelf so we need perfect conditions to have a crack at them. People that did go to sea had a great time on snapper fishing the inshore reefs both north and south of Merimbula. Not a lot of big fish in amongst them but plate sized fish seemed to be encountered in numbers. Morwong and leatherjackets are also on the chew along with heaps of rubbish fish including barracouta. Flathead have been very patchy but once found fish up to a kilo have been caught. Rock and beach fishing is still firing with plenty of salmon and tailor about and the local estuaries are still fishing great with bream, trevaly, salmon and tailor on the chew most days. Michael Hampson and Darragh Reynolds are on bar duty this Friday night starting with happy hour 6.30 pm. Raffles and fishing report to be held during the night so bring a friend and come and enjoy a fun night at our Spencer Park clubrooms. Members and visitors al invited.
May your reel scream, Mex.
