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I am writing this report on Monday, and I expect the fishing will improve this week, especially by Thursday. By the weekend, there will be a little bit too much run to be perfect; however, the tide will slow towards the bottom of the tide and the first two hours of the incoming.

These tides will be perfect to fish for Grunter both in the estuaries and along the drop-offs in the Hinchinbrook area.

The freshwater reaches of the major rivers in the Cassowary Coast are clearing, and providing we don't get a lot of rain should provide good fishing by this coming weekend. There has been some good runoff fishing for Barra; however, at this stage, I don't think it has been up to the standard of some of our better years. Hopefully, the fishing will improve through March and April.

At this early stage of the week, the various weather sites are forecasting winds in the 10 to 15-knot range for this coming weekend. Looking at the weather map, it looks like there are many influencing factors, including a low out in the coral sea, which is predicted to be east of Mackay by Friday. This could mean it could be flat, calm or rough, so keep an eye on the weather before heading out.

As mentioned earlier, we have opportunities for Barra, Mangrove Jacks and Grunter this coming weekend. I would fish for Barra and Jacks on either side of the afternoon low tide and the Grunter around the early morning or evening top of the tide. The early morning high tide will suit fishing along the Cardwell foreshore.

We should also see some decent Mud crabs enter the rivers on these big tides, be sure to tie your pots up to the mangroves to stop them from drifting.

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

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