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Fisho's Reef Fishing Guide

by Fisho's Tackle World 20 May 2023 00:04 UTC
Fisho's Reef Fishing Guide © Fisho's Tackle World

Some of the best reef fishing to be experienced around Hervey Bay is through the months of May to August!

As we approach the end of Autumn and make our way into the winter months, we traditionally enjoy lighter wind patterns offshore allowing boaties to venture wide to their favourite offshore fishing grounds - timed perfectly as the offshore currents subside.

Combine these favourable weather conditions with ideal currents and large aggregations of reef fish that congregate over the next few months and you'll see that winter certainly is the serious reef fishos play time. All while the sharks numbers (hopefully) subside with the cooling water temperatures.

Top locations of interest

  • Southern and Northern Gutters
  • Lady Elliot/African Gutter/West of the lightship country
  • Break Sea Spit and beyond and down south off Double Island Point across the Wide Bay Bar

You can expect to encounter any of the following species

Make sure you have the correct gear to make the most of this epic time of year.

Fisho's Reef Fishing Gear recommendations

1. Light to medium spin combo ideal for hopping soft plastics and vibes
Shimano Stradic or Saragosa SW 6000 spooled with Pe3 braid and matched to a Venom RLFVS12 15-50lb

2. Medium spin combo ideal for bait fishing
Shimano Saragosa 10,000 spooled with 50lb or up to 65lb braid and matched to a custom Wilson Live Fibre Fisho's Fraser Series 6'6'' 8-30kg rod.

3. Heavy overhead combo ideal for bait fishing
Shimano Talica 12 or 16 spooled with 65lb or up to 80lb braid and matched to a custom Wilson Live Fibre Fisho's Fraser Series 6' 15-30kg rod.

4. Medium jig combo ideal for slow pitch jigging and vibing
Shimano Ocea F Custom 2000HG spooled with Pe3 braid and matched to a Venom Oceans Warrior RVSF2 Pe2 or RVFS4 Pe3 rod.

Tackle - Fisho's 'Go To' lure options

1. Samaki or Zerek Live Shrimp 127mm rigged to a TT Headlockz 1 1/2oz 7/0 jig head
Absolutely everything that swims eats this lure!

2. NEW RELEASE Nomad Squidtrex 110, 130 and 150s
Stock is arriving in store soon if you want to secure yours call up or drop in to make pre-orders.

3. Nomad Vertrex Max 110mm and 130mm soft vibes
Ultimate deep water vibing option.

4. Mustad Wingman 80g and 100g and Staggerbod 150g and 200g slow pitch jigs
These are pre-rigged with quality twin assist Mustad hooks top & bottom which increases your hook up rate on reef species.

Tackle for bait options

Watch the video explanation by staff member Dane.

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