The whiting have been showing up around Bundegi lately, holding up on the flats close to the new boat ramp. Schools of buff bream have been passing by as well, and the occasional queenfish has been attacking the hardy head bait schools.

Hardyheads spend their days considering the benefits of safety in numbers

Customers have been reporting catching the whiting on soft plastic lures, using really light outfits. The water has been very clear with the small tidal movement, and a stroll along the beach with some lures can be very rewarding.

The sharks have been thick lately, with people reporting many sharks coming up to their boat while anchored. The bait schools of mulies have begun moving into the Gulf, which may be a contributing factor towards the increased shark activity. The abundance of whales could also be influencing the numbers of sharks. The bait schools have certainly brought sailfish with them, as anglers have been reporting bait balls showing up on sounders and sailfish in the Gulf areas around Exmouth Reef.

Sascha O'Meara caught a sailfish on a practice afternoon out with an all-female team recently. Jae Danks tagged her first billfish and Shannon Dandie took a stack of photos. The girls are amped up to fish the event at the end of the month and are keen to get out a few more times beforehand for a practice. The EGFC will be holding a rigging session prior to the event and if you are keen to be involved, make sure you express you interest with Bluewater Tackle World on 9949 1315.