Angling ? Drummer is booming around Diamond Head and Point Plomer where you will also find sea bream and blackfish | Port Macquarie News
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After enduring more swell and wind than we would like over the past two weeks, it looks like we’re taking it to the next level this weekend with a big bang and even bigger swell expected. In the estuary, the number and quality of bream is constant, although the current full moon phase may see them a little more timid during evening sessions. A clear line and minimal lead will work best with the moon or so. Both gut and band bait should work well. For day anglers, the lures will prove to be effective as well, especially the soft vibrations and plastics caught in the deeper sections. Still a lot of flathead in the system, with some nice models approaching a yard taken last weekend. Hanging minnows and gentle vibrations are the profiles of choice. The number of Blackfish is improving, the breakwaters fish well and will increase noticeably if the big swell occurs. One thing that will not benefit from the expected swell is the entrance to Lake Cathie. Last weekend, the shutdown only seemed imminent for a brief reprieve earlier this week. With the amount of sand now around the entrance, I wouldn’t be surprised if the weekend swell breaks the camel’s back. Hope mother nature proves me wrong. On the rocks, handsome tailors were offered with the best results from the area around Crescent Head and Hat Head. Those who throw small metals have also tagged a few bonito and occasionally jacks. Beaters continue to improve with some nice fish at around 3 kilograms caught at Diamond Head and Plomer. If this weekend’s swell hits what is expected, expect plenty of ledges to be washed away and some good beater action as soon as conditions allow. Still good numbers of sea bream and blackfish with Plomer and Miners are worth the detour. On the beaches, the best results were obtained in the most protected areas with still a lot of bream and whiting. Tailor numbers also increase as long as the swell allows reasonable access to any deeper gutters you can locate. The southern part of South Beach in Dunbogan is worth a visit, with the salmon and the Mulloway School as well. At sea, the results have been quite mixed. On days with a bit of current, the snapper was pretty good close up on baits and plastics. But when the current stops, so does the action level. Further on, there are some pretty snappers 50m to 70m away, as well as some jacks and perch. On the coastal pelagic front still plenty of mackerel tuna and a few solid longtails closer, although reports of mackerel are now rare. Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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After enduring more swell and wind than we would like over the past two weeks, it looks like we’re taking it to the next level this weekend with a big bang and even bigger swell expected.
In the estuary, the number and quality of bream is constant, although the current full moon phase may see them a little more timid during evening sessions. A clear line and minimal lead will work best with the moon or so. Both gut and band bait should work well.
For day anglers, the lures will prove to be effective as well, especially the soft vibrations and plastics caught in the deeper sections. Still a lot of flathead in the system, with some nice models approaching a yard taken last weekend. Hanging minnows and gentle vibrations are the profiles of choice. The number of Blackfish is improving, the breakwaters fish well and will increase noticeably if the big swell occurs.
One thing that will not benefit from the expected swell is the entrance to Lake Cathie. Last weekend, the shutdown only seemed imminent for a brief reprieve earlier this week. With the amount of sand now around the entrance, I wouldn’t be surprised if the weekend swell breaks the camel’s back. Hope mother nature proves me wrong.
On the rocks, handsome tailors were offered with the best results from the area around Crescent Head and Hat Head. Those who throw small metals have also tagged a few bonito and occasionally jacks.
Beaters continue to improve with some nice fish at around 3 kilograms caught at Diamond Head and Plomer. If this weekend’s swell hits what is expected, expect plenty of ledges to be washed away and some good beater action as soon as conditions allow. Still good numbers of sea bream and blackfish with Plomer and Miners are worth the detour.
On the beaches, the best results were obtained in the most protected areas with still a lot of bream and whiting. Tailor numbers also increase as long as the swell allows reasonable access to any deeper gutters you can locate. The southern section of South Beach in Dunbogan is worth a look, with the weird salmon and the Mulloway School as well.
Offshore, the results are quite mixed. On days with a bit of current, the snapper was pretty good close up on baits and plastics. But when the current stops, the action level also stops. Further on, there are some pretty snappers in 50m to 70m, as well as some strange jacks and perch.
On the coastal pelagic front still plenty of mackerel tuna and a few solid longtails closer, although reports of mackerel are now rare.
Our journalists work hard to provide local and up-to-date information to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content: