The last week has seen some of the best weather all year with magnificent temperatures, no wind and to top it off, excellent fishing. If you were here during that week, you were one of the lucky ones. The evenings were still and perfect for a late afternoon reef fish venture.

Many people took advantage of this and headed out to areas inside the reef at Tantabiddi, or the bigger boats were off the Muiron Islands. Catches of coral trout, rankin cod, mackerel, spangled emperor, robinson sea bream and gold band job fish were common. Sadly the wind has picked up a little and the temperature has dropped, but it is winter now, so it is to be expected.

The winter temps have brought out the early morning whiting enthusiasts, and I've been informed that there are a few about (whiting that is). Last week I wrote that squid had been scarce, but since then, they must have heard me and have been caught in all areas around the Cape including the weed beds north and south of the marina, off Bundegi and off Tantabiddi. Even inside the marina, the squid have been prevalent.

Keith Menner brought up the two sensational bluebone pictured this week at that familiar fishing ground known as 'spot X'. Wow, what a feed he and his family must have had that night... and the rest of the week!

We had a customer in the shop this week asking about how to make use of fish heads and frames. Fish heads from species such as this bluebone make great stock, and bases for dishes such as seafood chowder and Laksa. Frames cooked up on foil on the bbq with ginger, sweet soy sauce and lemon juice can taste great too.

It depends on how good the filleting process is on your fish, as to how much meat you will get from a frame. I know a few filleters that are very quick at the job, but leave enough meat on the frame to get another two or three meals! Please remember to use all of the fish, as we are privileged to have such great fresh seafood at our back door: besides, it tastes wonderful and is less wasteful.

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is going to hold a fishing clinic and comp during July and August for general fishing. Keep reading this report each week for further details, and if you would like to be involved email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Suggestions have been made for a squid comp, learning to tie basic rigs for fishing, reef fishing, night fishing off the beach and many others. There is plenty more to come out of the new committee this year, with some great ideas to involve more of the community, so we will keep you informed with any progress.