The afternoons in the gulf have been a total glass-off, and many people have been targeting squid in small dinghies and kayaks. Success has prevailed for most anglers resulting in a fresh sweet feed of calamari for dinner. This is especially great fun for kids.  After dark the flashing ‘Squidgy G jig’ has been working well and there has been plenty of garfish about too. Apparently there are also many squid off Bundegi, however, it is a little further to run in a small craft as the Bundegi ramp is still not in use.

Aaron Rampling took his mum, Judy, out for Mother’s Day in the hope of secretly helping her to catch her first marlin. Judy was happy just to be on the water, but when a small black marlin jumped on the line she was even more excited. The fish pranced at the stern and after a tussle with the rod and reel, Judy finally had the tag put into her first marlin.  The Billfish Foundation print out embossed certificates for tagged billfish for members that state the angler, boat, skipper and area the fish was tagged.  I’m sure she will be happy to join up and frame such a certificate of that significant catch, as well as assist with research.

The new Ockta jigs have been creating a storm with one customer claiming that his son caught more spangled emperor using the odd looking jig than he did using bait. The red emperor have continued to show up, but in smaller sizes. Some customers have been unsure of the fish they have been catching and releasing - and they are believed to be crimson sea perch.  It is good that they let them go because they were unsure, but it does pay to have a fish guide book onboard for those days or you might miss out on a good dinner!

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club has had its AGM and the new committee for 2008 has been elected.  There are some new faces on the team and there is always room for more, especially this year with the building of the clubhouse.  The secretary position is vacant at this stage.  It is to be a paid position and involves duties such as taking minutes at monthly meetings, mailing correspondence, responding to emails and membership processing.  If you have an interest in this, please contact the president Jeni Gates on 9949 1315.