With limited time left on the cod counter, it is time to have a crack. Some anglers are fishing the deeper, slower moving water – working each snag hard, but slow. Other anglers are working the shallow, faster-moving water – flicking at eddies, rocks and bars. It’s not just the native-targeting anglers catching fish, as a few dedicated carp fanatics are cleaning up too. 

Burley Griffin is still consistent, with many anglers catching yellows (on the days you don’t get blown off the water). A few pictures have emerged from Googong of some good yellows and reddies, and also one mammoth cod caught on 8lb line. Those anglers that are craving a screaming reel should head to Eucumbene, again in the spotlight for producing some fat trout. Fly and lure anglers site fishing the flat in the early morning are cleaning up.

Another good option is the coast, where things are shaping up nicely for a cracking spring. Flathead are back on the bite, and were found on the sand in 35m of water by boat. Imitation-squid plastics worked well for me, but a simple bottom-bashing rig with some fresh bait works really well too. Most beaches are also holding good flathead and a simple hard body or soft plastic worked close to the bottom will work a treat. Drummer have been quite active as of late, so peel some prawns and gather some green weed.