Fishing Report 09/07/2020
Saltwater
Flounder
Are a real option with still nights ahead, and good numbers of fish being reportedly caught around the outskirts of Hobart, this may be a good option for some. Keep your eyes peeled as Garfish may also be a nice side catch to your outing – use a dip net.
SBT
Have been a little patchy this week for a few anglers, the fish are still there but reports of some smaller bait about, down-sizing lures may produce fish. Deep diving lures such as Laser Pro 190DD and the deeper diving XDD, catching a large percentage of fish.
Barracouta
Although numerous have been a lot of smaller in size, especially in the channel, Derwent and Storm Bay. This may provide entertainment for children on school holidays.
Sea Run trout
Are still being caught in the Derwent system from the Tasman Bridge up stream to around Granton. Look for bait, current and structure. Natural Bait patterns in fly and lures give the angler the best chance of success.
Scallops
Have been very large in size and plentiful this year with most anglers getting their bag rather quickly. Some fish have been the size of the end of a soft drink can.
Bream
At little Little Swanport have been fishing rather well for this time of year. The upper reaches around the road bridge on the Tasman Highway is a really good option if you are looking for a short trip out of Hobart. Recent rains have given this system a good flush – this will bode well for later in the season.
Freshwater
Brown and Rainbow trout
Craigebourne Dam has been producing good numbers of brown trout, with the recent rain and higher water levels the trout are starting to feed around the edges. Bibbed minnows with UV highlights (flank and belly slashes) will work in the muddy waters.
Don’t forget the 2020-21 Inland Fishing Licences are now available in store.
Justin Parr with a couple of nice schoolies.
Photo: Sam Shelley
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Simple Scallop Salad
Scallops, pancetta and pesto dressed garden salad
This week we thought we would share a scallop recipe given there are plenty of good sized ones available at the moment.
Ingredients
Serves 2
12x Lrg Scallops
4x Slices of pancetta
1 Cos lettuce
1 Lebanese cucumber
Salt and pepper to season
Olive oil
Pesto
2 cups Flat-leaf parsley (packed in)
1 cup Walnuts
½ cup parmesan
1 garlic clove
Finely grated rind of 1 lemon and juice of ½
½ Cup olive oil
Method
In food processor coarsely blend parsley, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Then add olive oil and blend further. Add more oil if too thick. It should be a little loose.
Fry pancetta in a pan in a little oil until crispy and set aside.
Fry scallops in the same pan until nicely seared.
In a salad bowl toss cucumber, pancetta and cos in about 3-4 heaped tbs of pesto. Add scallops on top and season with black pepper and serve.
