13 January 2023

THIS WEEK’S GOLD COAST AND TWEED ESTUARY FISHING REPORT AND NEWS

13 January 2023

Dad joke:

A man was admitted to hospital after swallowing 6 plastic horses.

His condition has been described as stable.

TWEED RIVER by Smithy

G’day everyone this week I started my charters as early as possible as it has been getting too hot through the middle of the day and a bit uncomfortable for my clients. 

Have some mmd splash prawns ready to go and you might get the opportunity to catch a GT on light gear

The early morning starts have also been the most productive bite periods which is not uncommon for this time of the year with the quickly rising water temperatures. Working the deeper holes in the river still produced the best results but I rigged up a couple of extra rods with some MMD Splash Prawns and cast them at some random surface action from schools of Big Eye and Giant Trevally. 

Jack started his first lure fishing campaign with this nice flattie

The species caught this week were flatties, bream, whiting, school jew and the mentioned trevally.

To book a private lure fishing charter with Brad call him on 0419 028 704 around 4-6pm daily

GOLD COAST RIVERS by Clinto

Quote of the week from a charter customer: “Is there anything less impressive than a jetski?”

A nice mix of fishing this week and we caught mangrove jacks, mulloway, giant trevally, grunter, flathead, big whiting, flounder, and endless amounts of bream and tarwine.

Whiting wading charter
Harry caught this nice GT
Harry with a big painted sweetlip

Its like the relatively dry weather will continue here on the coast and the water near the seaway is getting very clean. It pays to find a bit dirtier and deeper water where bait is hiding. Ecogear ZX40 blades have been getting smashed and catching lots of variety.

5 jacks caught and released
Ros with her first ever jack

Best areas have been Curlew island, Benowa, North Currigee. 

This coming week we have neap tides with morning highs getting bigger through the week as we move towards new moon on 22 January. There are high low tides during the day which are good for some whiting spots, or drifting the broadwater channels with vibes and yabbies.

Nice slatey for Andre on zx

To book a charter with Clint 

SMS 0432 990 302 anytime.

Jewies in the river

Best fishing days this week according to the almanac:

Saturday: 35

Sunday: 71

Monday: 37

Tuesday: 13

Wednesday: 23

Thursday: 56

Friday: 79

Saturday: 92

Sunday: 95 🌑

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*This is just a prediction. There are many factors when it comes to fishing and fish are unpredictable at times, there are no exact guarantees. We include this just for fun and see how it plays out every week.

Charter options this coming week:

Tweed river:

Call Brad on 0419 028 704 between 4-6pm daily 👍🏻

Gold Coast:

SMS Clint 0432 990 302 anytime,

Or book instantly here:

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SMS 0432 990 302 to book your charter adventure!

Useful links:

Best selling packs from our online store:

Online store:

www.goldcoastlures.com

Fishing tips and secrets books:

Subscribe to our youtube channel:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UClkPb52-hCxcfI3isXgVLIw

Dad jokes:

https://m.facebook.com/DadSaysJokes

Gold Coast seaway tides:

http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/tides/#!/qld-gold-coast-seaway

Gold Coast weather:

Seabreeze:

https://www.seabreeze.com.au/weather/wind-forecast/qld-gold-coast

Surfers Paradise:

http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/surfers-paradise.shtml

Gold Coast marine waters:

http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/gold-coast-waters.shtml

Rain radar:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml

Finally a huge shout out and thanks to our sponsors, preferred brands and suppliers:

Tackle Tactics

Okuma

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Tasline

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Pro Lure Australia

Frogleys Offshore

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Ecogear

MMD Fishing

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Cheers

Smithy & Clinto

SMS 0432 990 302 to book your charter adventure!

Or book instantly here for Clint’s boat:

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