Ewan with a lovely diamond trevally.
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Phu with his first longtail tuna.
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HE weather is cooling fast and we might get to experience a real winter this year. Though the weather is still rough, with wind and rain wreaking havoc on tours and my aging body. My friends tell me snapper are starting to move and that in close a few squire are lurking ready to smash you on the drop.
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The tuna are still here, with some monsters around. Diamond trevally are moving in – it would be good to crack a few more of them this winter. Occasionally, days of hot queenfish action mark cooling water temperature. And hopefully with that, the sharks are slowing too! Snapper put up a fair battle, however lack the endurance of a pelagic. And generally, the sheer size and weight of the pelagics make for a more testing battle. I prefer to run 20 and 30lb leaders for snapper. They are usually a little more wily than a pelagic. And the smaller tides and cooler weather will create conditions with higher clarity, therefore leader size may impact
on your success. Cooling water triggers a slowing in the taxman’s metabolism, so they become more lethargic and slower. Our target species are less likely to get monstered. Therefore, a lighter tackle change up may be advisable. Fishing at this time of year can be a bit more technical but it can still be good if you can get your skills up to scratch. It’s essential to learn how to perceive the bottom, estimate the position of your lure in the water column and sense those light bites. I prefer 20lb outfits – they are lighter in power and will most times run a 3/8 or 1/2oz jig head. I favour grubs or sometimes soft vibes on these sticks. continued P57
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