We had a Coral Trout Bonanza off Mourilyan harbour while taking out our wonderful dog sitter Peta-Jane.
Peta-Jane always looks after the house and sea dogs when we go away and we’re excited to treat her to a day on the water.
We had a great day fishing and swimming the Great Barrier Reef.
Coral Trout Bonanza off Mourilyan Harbour
The day started a bit blowy but soon dropped to a perfect glass off.
After unsuccessfully chasing a few tuna, we found a good patch of rubble and started fishing.
The first drop was a double hook-up that became a coral trout bonanza.
Ryan won the day but PJ lost the two biggest fish and is itching for a rematch.
He also wants a rematch with the big blue spot that went ballistic and handed it to Ryan big time.
PJ has had some health issues of late with a brain aneurism causing havoc.
So we are very pleased she is on the mend. The seadogs adore her and they are very good judges of character.
We wouldn’t be able to go away and make the videos and tips we do without her help.
So glad we had a brilliant day and a coral trout bonanza to show her a great day.
Fish Finder Fundamentals
Having a coral trout bonanza session is easier with a good understanding of your sounder.
This time of year when you only get small weather windows for fishing offshore, it makes sense to make the most of it by investing in knowledge.
Our most popular course has students from over 28 countries and covers the fundamentals of using your Fish Finder.
It’s called our Sounder Skills 1 course.
And it’s only $20 Australian at the moment and well worth a look.
If you don’t learn anything let me know and I’ll give you your money back.
A stunning day on the Great Barrier Reef.
A coral trout bonanza is just a bonus really when you consider the diverse beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
Gear and tackle used for our coral trout bonanza.
During our coral trout bonanza fishing, video we used the following gear.
Electronics
GARMIN 8412 and GT51 transducer. (find out why >>here)
Overhead
When heading to the reef chasing coral trout, don’t go under gunned.
Rod: Jarvis Walker E/Force 601SPH
Reel: Fin-Nor Offshore 650
Lures: Various – the best ones we will stock in our shop from October 2021
Line: 50lb braid with 80lb Ande mono leader.
Knots used.
Perfection loop to attach lures.
