G'day all. New to the Forum

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G'day everyone

I'm Jono from The Caves, Central Queensland. (Just north of Rocky). I'm usually found chasing Mudcrabs & Mackerel. However I have been doing a bit of freshwater fishing of late and finding myself now looking for the next freshwater adventure.

I took my first trip to Awoonga back in Feburary and caught my first impoundment Barra @ 94cm and thats the last one so far but keen as to get back there and chase em again as soon as I can.



A good mate who goes by the name "Sooty" also got me onto my first Toga this year, Only small but still a Toga. And thats about it so far as quality fish go.



Now you's have got me looking at Yaks and Minn Kotas etc.  I could justify a Yak as the road I live on ends at a launch site into Alligator Creek wich inturn runs into the mighty Fitzroy River above the barrage (Freshwater). I reckon it would be great to get home from work and unwind with a paddle and a quiet fish.


I hope to make the most out of this Forum to help me on my freshwater adventures. It Looks Great.

Cheers
Jono

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Hi Jonno,

               Just a quick question , are there "crocogators" above the barrage? I have heard of other yak fishos frequenting croc infested waters , how do they deal with them? or do you just have to have big stones?


Cheers,
Dave.
         

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G'day Dave

Crocs above barrage? Yes big buggers 4mtr+ and lots of them. I guess after growing up in this region its just another day on the water, I can't get around worrying about them or no fishing would get done. I guess Big Stones either way your looking at it.

This is one I spotted in Water Park Creek (Byfield area North of Yeppoon) a while back.



Cheers
Jono

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G'Day Jono,

I've called into Alligator Creek a few times & it looks fishy. Been very tempted to drop a kayak in there a few times.

If you're looking at getting into kayaks, talk to Tim that's got the produce at Farnborough & The Caves as well I think, he's a crazy keen kayaker. I went for a paddle with him at Waterpark Creek recently & am going to show him some of my favourite fishing spots up the Connors River / Funnel Creek on my next run north.

Cheers,

Fitz..

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Welcome Jono,

Not sure that I'd be too keen yakkin with mud geckos but if it was the only way I could go fishin' I guess I'd give it a shot, with a very large yak.  Mentioning that you're Sooty's mate on you first post could go for or against you really.   Hope you enjoy the place mate.

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Welcome Jono from CQ, who loves chasing mackerel and mud crabs.
From Johnny from CQ, who loves chasing mackerel and mud crabs.
Small world hey?!
Enjoy the site- plenty on tap.
Johnny Mitchell

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Welcome Jono.....Any mate of Sooties has a lot of explaining to do

He`s not too bad I spose.

Look forward to seeing how you go in the Lakes Jono...it can be great fun.

Randall.

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Thanks for the welcome all.

G'Day Jono,

I've called into Alligator Creek a few times & it looks fishy. Been very tempted to drop a kayak in there a few times.

If you're looking at getting into kayaks, talk to Tim that's got the produce at Farnborough & The Caves as well I think, he's a crazy keen kayaker. I went for a paddle with him at Waterpark Creek recently & am going to show him some of my favourite fishing spots up the Connors River / Funnel Creek on my next run north.

Cheers,

Fitz..

Cheers Fitzy

I will see what Pete at The Caves Shop has got on offer. He's a top bloke too. I'm getting keener by the minute hanging round here. I shall have a kayak in no time!

Regards

Jono

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"Any mate of Sooties has a lot of explaining to do"
sh!t fish rule  Randall
Wot U mean Mate I isa top fella Hey

WARNING  Beware of the Port Cask, medical authorities advise that more than one glass could lead to this

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Welcome Jono,

I take it you don't mind a drop of VB as well???

Looking forward to reading future reports mate, in the mean time go easy on the port.

Cheers Dave

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WARNING  Beware of the Port Cask, medical authorities advise that more than one glass could lead to this
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This the one to beware of, full of unknown substances 

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I take it you don't mind a drop of VB as well???
Mate he buys VB Singlets by the carton 

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Hey Sooty

Jono's a better man than me, I reckon that stuff tastes like horse you know what unless it's been on ice for about a week. And yes I can compare, a story I tell every now and again around a camp fire from when I had a pretty severe fall riding rough stock at a rodeo in Dirranbandi, a small Queensland town about 100k's south of St. George. Funny stuff now but back then, not so good.

Give me a XXXX any day! 

Dave

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Hey Sooty

Jono's a better man than me, I reckon that stuff tastes like horse you know what unless it's been on ice for about a week. And yes I can compare, a story I tell every now and again around a camp fire from when I had a pretty severe fall riding rough stock at a rodeo in Dirranbandi, a small Queensland town about 100k's south of St. George. Funny stuff now but back then, not so good.

Give me a XXXX any day! 
Dave

Mate I grew up in Dirran, went to school there etc,  just a few years back 
When were you out there?
Kev

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Your obviously good mates.....I expect Jono will come back with some unflattering piccies of you now?   

Jono.....I had a singlet like that back in the 70`s.....hang on, that IS my singlet!!!!

Randall.