Lots Of Fish Found On Beaches After Rain
Illawarra Mercury
Monday June 30, 1997
The big flush out of creeks and streams from a heavy downpour of rainwater last week will make beach fishing most productive for Illawarra anglers this week.
After the flush out of food matter such as worms and other marine life into the surf zone, fish move in closer to the mouths of these waterways to feed.
When the rain stops and the run off of water eases, the food supply dries up. However, it's not long before the fish get back on the tooth.
This is the time to toss a live worm baited hook off a beach.
A good spot for blue nosed winter bream this week will be the sand gutter in front of Windang Surf Club.
Bellambi Point along with Bass Point will be hot spots for rock hoppers targeting bream and blackfish, but remember there's going to be a few big stud drummers there to bust up your light gear.
Inshore fishing was as slow as a wet week last week but boaters who did get out between rain squalls and wind gusts picked up reddies between Kiama and Gerroa, bream around the edge of the Bellambi bombora and flathead off the Stanwell Park sand gutters.
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In news on coming events, the Sussex Inlet Family Fishing Carnival, sponsored by Shakespeare Australia, begins this Saturday and runs until midday July 11, followed by a presentation evening at the RSL Club. Highlight of the event will be to see who can catch a tagged bream or blackfish, worth a $3500 cash prize.
Wollongong Sportfishing Club will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a gala dinner at the Illawarra Leagues Club on Saturday, July 12.
Corrimal Leagues anglers are sharpening their hooks in readiness for their annual "Spring into Corrimal" fishing bash to benefit Camp Quality over the second weekend of September (13-14).
In its first year the Corrimal fishos held the benefit, Camp Quality received $8000 and last year it was $10,000.
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Ever wondered what happened to Garry Todd, the bloke who put the Woonona Bulli RSL Fishing Club on the map during the 1980s.
Well, he's alive and well, running the Mountain High Tackle shop in Cooma.
Toddy lets me know the Snowy Mountains Trout Festival, to be held from November 1-6, will be sponsored by Prime Television and boasts $35,000 in cash prizes and trophies.
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Tip of the week:
A safety tip from NSW Waterways is for those who are considering boating during the winter months and expose themselves to cold temperatures that could result in hypothermia.
Hypothermia is the term to describe the lowering of body temperatures due to exposure to cold air and water.
Beware of suffering hypothermia this winter, which can result from immersion or wearing damp-wet clothing and being exposed to wind chill.
Always wear woollen clothing with good heat retention qualities, cover your head with a woollen beanie and remember one life jacket for every person in your boat.
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The South Coast Fishing Clubs Association is seeking to add to its 2500 members.
The association, which consists of about 35 clubs from Austinmer to Ulladulla, is seeking new clubs as well as individual members.
Apart from social and competitive angling activities, the association and its member clubs are involved in promoting the sport to youth.
The association also represents members' interests on issues such as facilities, access to fishing locations, the environment, resource conservation and fishing regulations.
A major benefit to anglers is insurance coverage under the NSW Sporting Injuries Scheme. Anyone seeking further information should contact the association's secretary Ian Campbell on (042) 288 974.
© 1997 Illawarra Mercury
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