Kayak Camp 2009 - EOI's

[Angus]

Hey guys at an excellent suggestion from Paul (Username Taken), i will be attempting to do something a little different for this years Kayak Camp.

Basically as suggestion we will take on the Upper section of the Brisbane River Canie Trail. I would suggest we do a bout half it over 2-3 days. This will leave ample time for fishing between actually tavelling.

The idea would be to liaise with Steve's Sports Tuition team so we have a moving camp. Thus the participants could fish leisurely knowing when they pulled up at the designated location a camp would be made and food provided.

Logistically there are a few things to work out and if we had the interst id make a trip up there and suss out the best spots for each night. Plus we could organise a car pooling arrangement to drop everyone back to cars to bring them back to the camp site at the end. Would not be to difficult at all!

Anyway guys let me know what you think of this.

Im assuming this would be a 2 night camp with 2 1/2 days fishing.

In regards to fitness, this is another reason i think half the trek, but more fishing is the main reason. at least we will be going with the current Worst case sceario we will have support crew with cars so id still encourage anyone to join in!

Cheers.

Angus

[shortie]

wivanhoe dam wall to twin bridges is doable in a day. Good camping at twin bridges.

leave 1 vehicle at twin bridges. When finished for the day can ferry 5 people back to dam wall to pick up other vehicles.

[Feral]

I'd certainly be interested, I'd be in the "low fitness / slow poke" contingent though! Maybe I could cheat and fit an electric!

[Angus]

Feral wrote:

I'd certainly be interested, I'd be in the "low fitness / slow poke" contingent though! Maybe I could cheat and fit an electric!

Paddle, Peddle or Leccy, as long as its a kayak

Angus

[rayke1938]

Dont think that you can camp at twin bridges any more it was all fenced off last time I had a look.There used to be some nice paces between Lowood and Fernvale with road access but council also may have closed them off. Schultzy would probably know.

If its not in March I will be in it.

Cheers

Ray

[jeff f]

all the old camping spots between wivenhoe and twin bridges have been closed off by the esk shire council

i'll be i if i can borrow a yak again

if not i'm available to help as a logistics/driver/camp seteruperer if needed

[paul10]

Jack & I will be there providing no other conflicting dates come up. Sounds fantastic.

I've been thinking lately about combining camping with kayaking now this comes up.:cheer:

Paul

[Angus]

Jeff: So there is no where to camp along the trail?

This could be a major hurdle

Angus

[Feral]

Angus,

Dont know the area, but as a last resort we could always pack up at night and find a country pub that can put us up. (or let us camp in the back paddock, we do it for car rallies all the time) I am sure the boys would put up with the hardship of a few ales and a warm bed.

Just to wet some appetites - the info from upstream paddle on the trip.

Wivanhoe to twin bridges

http://www.upstreampaddle.com/lowood.html

Twin Bridges to Savages crossing

http://www.upstreampaddle.com/fernvale.html

Savages Crossing to Burtons Bridge

http://www.upstreampaddle.com/savages.html

Burtons Bridge to Kholo

http://www.upstreampaddle.com/kholo.html

[jeff f]

Angus wrote:

Jeff: So there is no where to camp along the trail?

This could be a major hurdle

Angus

not with out special permission and i dont know who to contact to find out

[Angus]

Hmmmm.

I might ask Schultzy & Garry Fitzgerald. Im sure one of them might be able to help.

Angus

[jeff f]

i just rang the esk shire council there is no camping along there at all unless you arange it with a private land holder

[bretto]

I would be keen for a shot at this one. Sounds like it would be a fun but different sort of trip up river.

Had a blast last year so how could I say no

[big dyl]

bommie might be able to convince a farmer who has a property on the water just up from twin bridges for a camping sight:)

[Angus]

big dyl wrote:

bommie might be able to convince a farmer who has a property on the water just up from twin bridges for a camping sight:)

Mate if you could do that that would be UNREAL.

Make sure he knows we would have actual staff so we would make sure the place was spotless! Plus we would happily help him out a little financially as well. It would be good to have a good relationship with someone like that for future such adventures as well.

Cheers.

Angus

[big dyl]

i'll get him onto it now

[Angus]

big dyl wrote:

i'll get him onto it now

Legend.

[Angus]

Well guys numbers look like no worries.

I guess it will all come down to camping.

Ill invite the ECKFF, KFDU and AKFF if we go ahead.

Cheers.

Angus

[Angus]

Tanya is super keen for this as well. I was not sure if she would be but she said even if she doesnt fish it would be an awesome trip.

So dont exclude the Mrs.

I think we will have to devise a price thats for paddle only participants just to cover their food, insurance etc

Angus

[kriso]

depending on timing i would be interested if there will be loan yaks available

[Angus]

kriso wrote:

depending on timing i would be interested if there will be loan yaks available

Kriso im sure based on last time that we should be able to get some through both BLA and Viking.

If not dont worry as you have shot gunned my second spare Yak (a fully kitted out Espri).

Jeff F has my spare Pro Fish.

Tanya will take my other Espri and ill use my primary Pro Fish.

Cheers.

Angus

[Nastymind]

I'm sure i could organise one of our rental kayaks for you to use Kriso

[pcsolutionman]

ofcourse im keen pending dates :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Lee

[rayke1938]

What is it like rapid wise? I am keen but dont want to do a Brian.

Are canoes allowed?

Cheers

Ray

[Bommie]

Angus wrote:

big dyl wrote:

bommie might be able to convince a farmer who has a property on the water just up from twin bridges for a camping sight:)

Mate if you could do that that would be UNREAL.

Make sure he knows we would have actual staff so we would make sure the place was spotless! Plus we would happily help him out a little financially as well. It would be good to have a good relationship with someone like that for future such adventures as well.

Cheers.

Angus

I'll go out there this saturday and have a chat with him

[Angus]

Thanks for your help with this Bommie and Big Dyl, its all looking very promising!

Angus

[wesfish]

rayke1938 wrote:

What is it like rapid wise? I am keen but dont want to do a Brian.

Are canoes allowed?

Cheers

Ray

no serious rapids , but there is a log jam near lowood which means you have to walk it over land to continue, check out google maps sat pics, its a stretch that you dont follow the river , you have to paddle to the end of a cove , its just before the river bends to the left near lowood.. lots of gentle rapids!!

[Angus]

Canoes will be allowed for those not Kayak confident.

Cheers.

Angus

[Angus]

Hey guys.

Another tihng for this camp, I am fairly sure there is a closed season for Bass below the dam wall...

Can anyone clarify for me:

a: is this correct?

b: when is it?

Obviously we would have to work the camp around this!

Cheers.

Angus

[Feral]

Closed season for Bass is always Winter, July & August from memory.

[Angus]

Cheers Feral.

This will prob be after winter then.

Cheers.

Angus

[rayke1938]

Closed season 1st June till 31 August.

Cheers

Ray

[James W]

the bass closed season?...does it mean that you just cant take them to eat?...or you cant fish for them at all?...

[Feral]

Cant fish for them at all except in listed stocked impoundments.

[username_taken]

we'll be fishing for catfish, bass are just a bycatch.

[Angus]

username_taken wrote:

we'll be fishing for catfish, bass are just a bycatch.

Hahaha.

No need for that.

We will just make sure its in the right season

Angus

[Mac_fish]

Angus

Fitzy over at Sweetwater is organising a similar event, maybe you two should combine the events and organise one, just a thought:)

Cheers

[Biggles]

pcsolutionman wrote:

ofcourse im keen pending dates :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Lee

I guess that means Midget and I are in as well dates pending. We might struggle getting Midget there if it's cold :woohoo:

Regards

Al

[Bommie]

Bommie wrote:

Angus wrote:

big dyl wrote:

bommie might be able to convince a farmer who has a property on the water just up from twin bridges for a camping sight:)

Mate if you could do that that would be UNREAL.

Make sure he knows we would have actual staff so we would make sure the place was spotless! Plus we would happily help him out a little financially as well. It would be good to have a good relationship with someone like that for future such adventures as well.

Cheers.

Angus

I'll go out there this saturday and have a chat with him

sorry, I went down to the south coast for new years and only got back tonight stayed a bit longer then expected:silly: , I'll go see him during the week

[Angus]

No worries at all mate.

Cheers.

Angus