Exmouth GT's

[Jay Burgess]

I know the oysters at the tip of the north-west cape are a serious proposition for land based anglers, but for those wanting to head out to the muirons for a bit of GT action what options are available? Are there any sportfishing charters that can put you onto the GT's around Exmouth?

[Luke Wyrsta]

I'm not aware of any that are available unless you sole charter them and that can be way too much $$$ - not saying they are, but i doubt that many would have such specialised info either.

One person of interest to speak to would be Matt Gates of Bluewater Exmouth. He may be able to take you out or put you onto one of the other locals in the know - i was going to go out last time for two days but the swell was mammoth making reef popping and the Murions way too dangerous.

Alternatively, there is Bluewater boat hire that has a fairly large and powerful boat for hire at competitive rates. As long as you have a good skipper and are sensible you may be able to pop the Ningaloo reef edge or Murions yourself.

Another island of particular interest is known as Peak Island. Hal Harvey has fished it - may also be worth asking him as he has also fished the Exmouth region quite extensively.

[Jay Burgess]

That's a bummer... guess the only option would be to bribe the bluewater crew hehe. How far out are the muirons Luke?

[Luke Wyrsta]

That's a bummer... guess the only option would be to bribe the bluewater crew hehe. How far out are the muirons Luke?

10km North-East of the Cape - Launch from Bundegi if the ramp is in suitable condition.

There's also a place at the Murions (or Peak?) that "isn't called 100lb point for nothing", so i'm told...

[Jay Burgess]

I've heard that the south side of North Muiron is one of the hotspots out there.

[Che Carson]

Hi Jay,

Matt and I dubbed the south end of North Murion 100lb Point after a few days we spent on the island in 2000. We saw a fish drifting in on the swell that we called a shark because of its width and the way its pecks were sticking out, turns out it wasn't a shark but a rather large GT. I have caught GTs all over the islands both north and south, shore based and from a boat, it is extremely diverse and awesome fishing.

If you have never fished there you will have to be either very switched on or make sure there is no swell. Some spots can be quite hairy to fish when the swells up. It can be pretty full on having to surf in the boat and tangle with a ballistic G.

The boys in the shop should be able to give you some pretty sound advice. Goodluck with it, I'm thinking of heading back in July myself.

Cheers,
Che

[Jay Burgess]

Thanks for the info/advice Che. Can't wait to tangle with some. The GT86 is going well by the way.

[Hal Harvey]

Peak Island is far enough further away from Exmouth that it doesn't get pressured. It takes some commitment to get there, even with a spell of good weather; 72km round trip as I recall it. I've done it in a 12-footer, so some people say I should be committed. Also fished it with Kenzaburo Fukui for a Japanese TV show. He was enthused, got lots of fish from the shore in daylight, but it can only be done in times of low swell. Big queenies there too. Good area for sails, would be nice to have a big enough boat to reside out there for a week.

But when it's going off, the Oysters in the first couple of hours after an evening high tide can be as good as anywhere, and it's shore-based too, so you get full points.



Che' and Matt, on The Oysters.

[Peter Lowe]

Wow Hal   

A pigeon pair of schoolies - RESPECT - who ever said hard work doesn't pay ah...



That is such a great shot.......