MOJO23 Release & Tasmanian Fishing Report 03/11/23
This years Movember lure - The MOJO23. Available in store now.
The MOJO23 Is Here
Like every year 100% of the proceed for this lure are donated to Movember. Last year you helped us donate $17,179 to Movember by purchasing the MOJO22. This year the colour scheme was a group effort by the guys at Wigston’s Lures. This purple and gold colour scheme is a favourite among many anglers…and definately for a reason. It works! It was a personal favourite colour of the late Matty Pace who worked at Spot On Hobart for many years too.
A huge thanks to Wigston’s for supporting this again.
Buy one in store now, but more importantly get out and use it.
Fishing Report
Saltwater
The Salt Water Fishing season has kicked off with the opening of the Striped Trumpeter. With The weather looking promising over the next few weeks. We hope anglers can enjoy the chance to catch this fantastic table fish. Please not bag limit has changed for some areas.
Make sure to check out the new Tasmanian sea fishing regulations.
Striped Trumpeter
Stripeys have just opened and already there has been some reports of some great fish being caught. The bag limits for stripeys have changed as of the 1st November so make sure to double check the rules for your region.
Tuna
A few good bluefin tuna have been caught over the last few weeks. Skirts such as the Meridian XXX have been working well. Large schools of bait have been seen
Squid
Continue to be closed in the east coast zone, but good numbers of fish are being caught in the channel and Bruny island region
Australian Salmon
Good numbers of salmon up to 2kg have been caught lately with halco and gillies minnows in 10-30g being the most popular. Fish have been caught as far south as Southport and as far north as Swansea with port Arthur, storm bay and Frederick henry bay also hot spots.
Mackerel
Continued reports of mackerel being caught in the Derwent and pirate’s bay.
Bream
Bream still showing signs of being in spawn mode with people finding them schooled up in large schools. Browns river, prosser river, little swanport (upper region), swan river (upper region) and Lauderdale canal are all hot spots at the moment. Lightly weighted soft plastics and vibes are proving the most effective way to catch these fish.
Freshwater
Bronte, Brady’s
Reports of some nice rainbows being caught in Brady’s chain on Powerbait lately from the shore while boats trolling Tasmanian Devils have been doing well also. Bronte has been excellent for fly fishing with lots of fish seen tailing around the shores. Small brown nymphs and 007s proving effective.
Echo
Echo remains high and clear with fishing being nothing short of exceptional. Good numbers of fish cruising the shore have been polaroided with all methods of fishing proving very effective.
Woods Lake
Seems to be bouncing back with lure anglers reporting a good number of fish being caught. Size remains relatively low though.
Please don’t forget to send in your pictures so we can share your fantastic catches to info@spotfishinghobart.com.au
Shimano Stradic Fm 2023 Reels have just landed in store. Come in and check them out.
Disability Access
Anglers with disabilities and mobility issues often have difficulty finding fishing spots. The IFS recommends a number of locations that may be suitable depending on your specific restrictions and available assistance.
Reel Maintenance with Penn
Penn have put together some great resources on reel maintenance. Click the button below to fish out more.
Recent Photos
Mark Hallam got 4 at Penstock recently sight fishing from the bank on a hares ear nymph. This one was the pick at 5-6lb.
Jonah with a cracker ling caught deep dropping recently.
Tom with some blue-eye from the same trip.
Phil Ellerton with a late arvo penstock brown
Plenty of tailing fish can be found in the Westerns at the moment
This tailing fish fell to a dry.
Andrew Large field testing this year’s MOJO23 at Woods.
