TAKE A WASH
Life is becoming busier with work and family commitments and many anglers don’t have the time to put in full, or even half days offshore. But what of I told you 90 minutes was all you needed to catch some quality fish?
Big fish are closer than you think, often near the ramp, and quick trips can result in success. This article explores the art of wash fishing from a boat while maximising your time on the water.
LOCATION
Fishing the wash areas near coastal headlands or islands is not only one of the most productive forms of fishing, it’s also very exciting, not to mention cheap. Usually only a few litres of fuel is required. This form of fishing has the added bonus that these sessions can be very quick. Countless times I’ve been returning back to the boat ramp after catching an 8kg snapper or metre plus kingfish before 8am with a full day ahead of me and many boats still getting organised to head out. Any areas where deep water surges on to rocks is genuinely a hot spot for quality fish. Headlands, islands or even the tips of break walls can be potential goldmines. These areas usually hold schools of slimies and yakka as they find shelter from the open ocean. Where there’s bait schools, the bigger critters aren’t far behind. The best areas are usually tall headlands that stretch for a kilometre or two. Where the
