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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mackerel Whisperer on September 30, 2010, 08:23:51 PM
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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.
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9858/12022010162large.jpg)
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.
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5734/p4252324largez.jpg)
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.
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7868/23052010231large.jpg)
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. :o 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. ;D
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 :D
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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 :youbeauty
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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! :youbeauty
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! :youbeauty
Dave
Mate I grew up in Dirran, went to school there etc, just a few years back ;D
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? :D
Jono.....I had a singlet like that back in the 70`s.....hang on, that IS my singlet!!!!
Randall.
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I expect Jono will come back with some unflattering piccies of you now? :D
Woodda mean? Has he got the one with the goat? :'(
Mate if ever you want a good trip go with him but don't expect any sleep, Jonno lives on VB, Rum and an hour in the cot or on the ground.
Check the name on the big black camp oven in the middle
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Your obviously good mates.....I expect Jono will come back with some unflattering piccies of you now?
Randall.
G'day Randall
I would normally come back with something..... This time I got nothin on Soot compared to what Soot has on me. Its best left alone I feel.
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Jono
BTW Sooty- Thanks for the kind words MATE!!! :o :o :o