It’s been going off in 12m off the race course. Limits in 2-3 hours. Mostly 35-40cm models but a few 50+. Bigger 7inch softbaits are catching the bigger fish but they definitely fish slower than the 5inch or squid vicious. Plenty of real good size Trevally out there at the moment as well. Planning to get out again this Friday, I’ll keep fishing this area until they bugger off when it gets a bit cooler then start focusing on the 40 and 50m marks. if I remember I’ll post how I get on.

Any tips on fishing softies in the harbour? Are you casting ahead of the drift, or dragging behind the boat? Either way, how do you cope when the current in full flow and pushing you along fast? 

Thanks Daz. I may give it a go on Friday as well. Want to go fishing, but don't fancy dealing with that swell! 

When softbaiting in the harbour, i always cast ahead of the drift. You can always find an area where the current isnt too strong. being stationary isnt good neither. 0.5-1.5 knot drift speed seems to work fine usually. Basically if you are finding the drift too fast, move away from the channel. I am using 3/8 to 5/8 Oz jigheads, depending on the current. the lighter the better usually.

KC Fishing - trevs are great to eat but don't try freezing them, they are nowhere near as good. They are also one of the best fish for sashimi.

KCfishing wrote: Also - if i can, i usually fish three hours before and after high tide.

Haha i wondered if you were going to stay in the harbour. i guess its a 5 min ride from Parua Bay to the entrance on the jetski, so cant blame you ;) Nice trev though! 

Catchelot wrote: Kahawai is good as Sashimi Andy, do try it

JAson if you keen and are daring enough to try it, catch a dogfish or school shark/tope... soak the fillets in cold salt water...and then cook it and see what you think, washes the stinky sharky ammonia smeel out...

solid fish mate!