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How Hot is Hot!!

November 10th, 2010 by Helen

It’s summer in Exmouth. From November to April it is hot.

But what is HOT to you is cool to others. Think of it this way. If you are living in Pannawonica and it is 52 deg outside, then a 45 deg day on the waterfront in Exmouth is bliss!

If you have however just flown in from the south coast of Tasmania then 45 deg days are HOT.

Here is my tip for all holiday makers looking to have the Exmouth Experience in the off season of summer. It’s easily done if you don’t lock yourself in your home and you leave the air conditioning and travel to the reef side of the peninsula. Get out of town and away from the concrete. Get in the water. Come home in the cool of the day, crack a cool drink, use your barbecue not your oven….and wrap that sarong around yourself. You too boys!

I am also happy to negotiate a better deal in summer…so give me a try!

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Fishing Report 30.5.2010

June 2nd, 2010 by Helen

The squid have been prevalent around the marina this last week with reports still coming in from anglers in small dinghies heading out of an afternoon.  Blue manner crabs have also shown up in the gulf with the cooler weather.  Mullet bait has been working well for the crab pots and frames from fish works well too.  The cooler weather should see the whiting anglers return to the town beach of an early morning on the high tide using prawn bait and small long-shank hooks.
Pictured this week is Brett Stevens from minigolf, who was beaming with smiles after catching this giant trevally in the Exmouth Gulf.  The fish had some old battle wounds on it that were healing well and after a few quick photos the fish was released.  These fish are very hardy and we’ve seen many caught with battle wounds like this one.

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is hosting the Exmouth Classic in mid June, so if you’re keen to get out and target a few reef species, then grab an entry form from Betta Electrical or one of the local tackle or fuel shops.  

The opening of the eatery in the clubhouse is Friday the 4th of June! Nemo’s, as it will be known will be open for lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 and dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6-9.  For bookings call 9949 4567.  Profits go towards the clubhouse and non-profit organisation of EGFC.
 

Brett from Minigolf with Giant Trevally

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Support Whaleshark Research

June 2nd, 2009 by Helen
Give support to the biggest fish in the ocean

Give support to the biggest fish in the ocean

Last week in Exmouth there was a gathering of over 100 scientists and interested parties at the 3rd annual Ningaloo Research Symposium. This was held at the Novotel Ningaloo Resort.

The aim of the event is to bring together Ningaloo reef researchers, managers, stakeholders and interested community members so that the critical needs of the Ningaloo Marine Park are based on sound and accurate scientific information.

The 300km Ningaloo coral reef provides habitat for more than 500 fish, 250 coral and 600 mollusc species as well as whale sharks, humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays, turtles and dugong.

‘In our quest to save the world’s oceans let’s begin by celbrating and preserving the world’s biggest fish.” Tim Winton-Author

for more information contact www.whaleshark.org  or register your support at www.ecoocean.org

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Ningaloo Reef Fish Stay Close To Home

April 8th, 2009 by Helen

If you are into fish, this is the place for you. About 500 species of fish call the Ningaloo Reef home.

As they are territorial many will spend their entire life in only one area.  The little ones can spend all their time in just one specific location on the reef.

Smaller fish you might expect to see include: Angel Fish, Butterfly Fish, Damsel Fish, Parrot Fish and the Scissor Tail Fish.

You might also see larger fish such as Cod, Coral Trout, Groper, Mackerel and Trevally. Almost sounds like a menu doesn’t it?

If you are intending to fish, it would be wise to check out the special fishing rules that apply for the Ningaloo Marine Park at The Department of Fisheries.ningaloo-fish

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