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Beach bonanza
Fishing advice provided by IFISH TV and boatsalesAustralia’s beaches are the best in the world for many reasons. But for me, the endless fishing options are what make this country's 10,685 beaches so special.
The multitude of fish species offered and places to catch them along our beaches can be both an exciting and daunting prospect for all who love to fish here.
The key to maximising your chances is in narrowing down the vast stretches of coastline to areas that could produce fish, in the most favourable conditions
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Simply, not all beaches hold fish. Knowledge of identifying signs and conditions at your destination, which attract fish, is a must.
You have heard me often talk about sourcing a high vantage point to search for structure and differing water depths; any situation where a fish might seek protection or food. At beaches, gutters are what you should look for and focus your attention.
Gutters are areas of deeper water, represented by a darker colour when viewing from above. They form at different distances from the shoreline and differ in in width and length. If standing on the beach, typically they will be areas where the water surface is flatter and the waves break either side.
Identifying a gutter may be the first indication whether to fish an area or not. If one is present, distance and accessibility will also dictate your fishing method.
Keep in mind gutters are dynamic, with rips and tides causing sub surface movements, changing the conditions daily. Observing a beach layout at low tide may also be a good indication of where fishing may be at its best.
Rocky occurrences in beach situations can be a fisherman’s friend or foe. These areas can contain drop offs, temporary habitats and food sources for many fish species. When targeting these areas you run the risk of abrasion bust offs, especially if using braid, so a mono leader is recommended.
The presence of weed can be a potentially frustrating experience when beach fishing. Countless metres of line and time can be lost untangling and picking weed in the wrong conditions. In some instances weed can be confined to particular areas, with short distance moves paying dividends, as long as it doesn’t take you out of the strike zone. In other cases, a total change of beach or early trip home may be in store.
I wish you the best of luck on your next trip to one of our golden beaches. Remember, find and fish the gutters, your chances here will be greatly improved.
Yours in fishing,
Paul Worsteling.
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