Hamilton Island Nannygai Fishing
Large-Mouth Nannygai (Seaperch)
Hamilton Island Topnotch Nannygai Fishing Charters
Who is keen on some Topnotch Hamilton Island nannygai fishing!
Topnotch Game Fishing offers affordable Hamilton Island fishing charters. The charter business is based at Hamilton Island Marina, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and 74 island wonders. Discover North Queensland’s tropical Coral Sea nannygai fishing and the 74 island wonders. Experience fishing in style aboard The Pirate, 34-sports fisher or Moonshine 40 Black Watch.
Large-Mouth Nannygai has several other common names and nicknames. Seaperch, Reds, Big Mouth Nannygai, Saddle-Tail Snapper, Large-Mouth Seaperch, Scarlet Seaperch and even Red Snapper. Nannygai is considered an excellent tablefish and highly prized for its undeniably fighting ability by many Australian fishermen.
How To Identify A Large-Mouth Nannygai?
Large-Mouth Nannygai has a very intense red colour on the upper flanks, which changes to a reddish pink towards the belly. You will know you have caught one because it has a distinctive saddle spot between the lower dorsal fin and the caudal fin. Large-mouth Nannygai/Saddle-Tailed Seaperch look very similar to Crimson Seaperch. The immediate visual difference is that the head and mouth are much more prominent in the Large-Mouth Nannygai/Saddle-Tailed Seaperch. The distance from the front cheekbone to the tip of the snout is also longer in the Large-Mouth Nannygai/Saddle-Tailed Seaperch.
Additionally, the head looks much like that of the Mangrove Jack. 7 or 8 scales are also found above the lateral line. Large-mouth Nannygai can grow to a full metre in length and weigh around 12kg.
Where To Catch A Nannygai?
Large-mouth nannygai can be found off the coasts of Queensland. They prefer warmer waters, so seeing many around the Whitsunday region is unsurprising. Nannygai is a schooling fish and can be found in different structures depending on where they are located along the coastline. In the Whitsundays, they are often found in 50 m to 60 m of water around the many picturesque Whitsunday Islands.
How To Catch A Nannygai?
When you come across Large-Mouth Nannygai, you know you are in for loads of action because they travel in large schools and are a very hard-fighting tropical reef species. As a matter of fact, they are generally bottom feeders, so you must adapt your technique to catch them. Without a doubt, be sure that when you hook up to this fish, pump and wind fast to beat the sharks to your catch!!! Also, when you hook up, be ready for a great fight! Be careful not to strike at the fish too early (have some patience!) Allow the fish to slurp in the bait, …….. wait for the load up, and ….. then lift the rod smoothly to strike. (not aggressively) The reason is that their bite may be a soft one, and we especially don’t want to spook the fish or undoubtedly lose the whole school.
Size And Possession Limits
Be careful regarding your catch because there are regulations for bag limits, and minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by the appropriate State Fisheries Department. Check this link out for more information on Size And Possession Limits.
Head to the Hamilton Island Fishing Charters page for more information about our Nannygai fishing charters.
Topnotch Game Fishing
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If you’re looking for a professional fishing charter experience from Hamilton Island, look no further than Topnotch Game Fishing. We have various charter options to choose from, like shared half-days, private half-days, private full-days & liveaboard fishing charters at the Great Barrier Reef. We pride ourselves on our topnotch expertise and passion. I look forward to your inquiry! Contact Marlene today at 1300 347 444 or email tgfcharterinquiries@gmail.com
