Tough conditions have certainly made it difficult for anglers to sneak out for a fish.
The outer harbour offered a tasty mixed bag to anglers with whiting, flathead and calamari all holding in great numbers.
Some fishos have been finding all three species holding in the same area and able to target them on the same anchor.
Ideally anchored for whiting and drifting for the squid and flathead. The 4 to 6 metre zone is proving to be ideal for the whiting and flathead and 2 to 4 metres for the calamari.
Natural coloured jigs have been the pic of colours as of late.
St Leonards remains a standout location again this week for King George whiting with anglers still getting amongst great numbers of fish. The area known as Bourke Street again remains the pic of locations to fish however they do seem to be well spread out across the area.
Offshore has still got some great fishing on offer (when weather has permitted) for kings, mako sharks and tuna. Kings are still lurking in close off Point Lonsdale and out of the wrecks in a bit deeper. Livebaits, poppers and jigs have all been accounting for plenty of fish.
Tuna are still in good numbers right across the coast just cruising on the surface. Anglers showing persistence have been finding success with poppers and stick baits worked slowly on top of their heads.
Makos have still been hanging around out deeper to those putting out a solid burley trail with plenty of sharks coming up for a sniff. Makos have been around the 50kg mark with plenty of bottom fish action to keep you amused until they come about.
The Barwon River has been offering some great local fishing this week with estuary perch and redfin on the chew. Small soft plastics have been working very well with the aid of a Jigspinner for extra vibration and flash in the water. The jig spinner offers a bigger profile appealing to larger fish such as bass and yellowbelly.
