Cape Naturaliste Report
With Spring weather staying true to its reputation, we have had a taste of all four seasons over the last fortnight. When the conditions have been right, they have been outstanding, and unfortunately, the same goes with the bad weather. Both landbased and boat anglers have succeeded when out and about, with a host of species being targeted and landed. From the shore, Herring, skippy and whiting have all been around in good numbers, with beaches between Dunsborough and Bunker bay proving worthy.
On the west coast, adfter the herring slow down after dark, tailor to 75cm have been landed, with one session for a Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz Employee landing 4 fish over 55cm with largest at 69cm and a whisker under 2.5kg. The following night saw another angler lose approx 170m of 50LB on a Saragosa 10 000, what we can only determine as being a shark. There were no head shakes, and the more drag that went on, the more line would peel. Great to see, from dry land that is.
Out in the boats, Pinkys, Dhuies, and the usual Sambos, YTK and Amberjack have all been around. The dhuies have been in depths from 30-90metres, with jigs and plastics still proving too tempting for them. One angler had a ball on light gear landing 25 sambos ranging from 15-35kg. They were apparently so thick, a set of pliers was dropped overboard by accident, and as they sunk , got smashed by a pair of hungry sambos. Pinkies are still in the bay, with the 4 and 8 mile still producing great quality fish.
As the weather continues to warm, we all look forward to those days with perfect conditions. Whether it be fishing from the beach with the kids, or deep dropping in 300m, stay keen, stay safe, and happy fishing. For all advice on your tackle and diving needs, feel free to drop us a line or find us on facebook or on our website.
Until next time, good luck and happy fishing!
Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz
Snags
Posts: 558
Date Joined: 07/05/09
I was down smiths beach way
I was down smiths beach way earlier this week and did ok on the tailor and herring.
I dropped into your store Monday and picked up a few lures. Thanks for the service
Looking forward to coming back down ASAP!!!
wagoewanderer
Posts: 48
Date Joined: 16/02/12
Great report, keep up the
Great report, keep up the good work
Lamby
Posts: 3145
Date Joined: 04/08/09
I hear that two members had a
I hear that two members had a visit from a pod of killer whales out there today (also visited by some killer pingers as well unfortunately) can't wait to see some pics!
Faulkner Family
Posts: 18023
Date Joined: 11/03/08
sounds like its going off
sounds like its going off down there. some happy anglers about
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
TheJettyRat
Posts: 733
Date Joined: 02/03/12
Looks like I will have to
Looks like I will have to head over that way for a fish, can't wait till those big west coast tailor move into the bay during summer. Any word on Cosy Corner ? The sambo's have been thick over here in busso also, lost a blues code to one this week and hooked up one on the handline with a live mulie, pinged my line real quick since it was only 30Lb, I estimate he weighed over 30kg.
ANTMAN
Posts: 95
Date Joined: 04/06/12
Where is cosy corner mate,
Where is cosy corner mate, if u don't mind me asking? Local down here and never heard of it before.
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
Just south of Hamelin Bay.
Just south of Hamelin Bay.
ANTMAN
Posts: 95
Date Joined: 04/06/12
Ok. Cheers mate. Once I get
Ok. Cheers mate. Once I get this movin house caper sorted then I'll be chasing them tailor! Got some beauties in the bay last year. Later at night the best and the bigger ones tend to nibble, like whiting, let them take the bait in their own time, load the rod up then hold on! Best way to spend summer nights, with a couple bevys of course!