This report in from Cormac Walsh of the Lure Fishing Podcast:
The fishing has been hectic again this set of big tides. Lots of bait fish in the water with lance, garfish and sprat all in abundance – hard to believe the best fishing of the year is in November!
Don’t get me wrong it’s not easy. It’s not just a matter of heading to the coast and catching them. I go to locations that I know should hold fish for a particular reason, be it an estuary or a coastal feature, structure or current.
On this set of tides I have really discovered the effectiveness of big top water lures. I have been catching fish in locations off the top where I never thought I would. I was never a fan of big top water lures, but I sure am now!
The best fish of 7lb took that 13cm, 30g Rapala Walk and Roll. The more commotion it causes the better. It just makes so much sense with all the bait fish on the surface and the bass are locked into surface feeding.
Simple tactics have been producing fish, with first and last light being the most productive periods. If you are not using big top water, give it a try you might be surprised!!
