queensland Awoonga - 2007

[jeff f]

terry i've got a heap of that super reflective self adhesive plastic film they use to make higway signs if you want to stick it allover yourself and your yak

[Feral]

I could get you a vest of some description easily enough, I can ask around to see if anyone has a spare shirt, similar to the classic ones, but orange with reflective stripes.

Obviously I doubt you would be interested in one of mine! (XXL)

[MichaelJ]

feral yeh it shuld work its the same way they use to catch sharks lol mayby if u get 2 4l juice bottles quicker lol

[Brian D]

hahahaha :woohoo: :laugh: Jaws in Lake Awoonga

Hey it's all good humour that Terry is used too, afterall he is a state level wicket keeper and don't they cop some.

Lee has gone quiet, maybe he's a bit scared!

I was serious about the Land Based Barra too.

[pcsolutionman]

nah im here, just been very busy the last couple of days. but still found time to chuck a line in tonight

Lee

[Fisher_90]

Just take up the tiagra's. You gonna troll with the Tiagra's? I would reccomend it. Free tow and no barra is gonna get away.

[Terry H]

Lee mentioned it to me, and I've also thought about it a bit. The idea was rigging up a live bass as bait and leaving that out at night.

Jeff: That'd be great. I was thinking of running some of that tape up and down either side of my kayak. You'd see it reflect a mile away. Then it would be good for when I'm shark fishing as well - my kayak would be clearly visible when on the beach.

Feral: We should make something like that - the new \"AFO Night Fishing Shirt\" That would be great if you could - probably a small for me mate. - otherwise I'll look like young alex with that BRC shirt.

Fisher_90: I'm certainly NOT trolling the Tiagra in a kayak. The 100lbs I use wouldn't make me roll the kayak, it will send me flying out of the thing. Perhaps if they are auditioning for another Superman movie I could troll with that :woohoo: Besides I don't want it ending up in the drink.

[pcsolutionman]

hey terry have you got a UHF? if so ill have to get one so we can keep in contact out on the water at awoonga

Lee

[Terry H]

yeah, only about 3km line of sight though. It's just a cheap walky talky

[pcsolutionman]

thats ok will at least be able to call for assistance when we get a good fish for a pic or whatever, thats if were not on a double hookup:)

Go team Yak

Lee

[Terry H]

Yeah. I'd stop everything (except fighting a fish) and come see how you're doing. Perhaps even hold onto your yak - act as an extra bit of drag.

[pcsolutionman]

yeh sounds like we might need it maybe we need to take a drogue?

Ill get meself a uhf before then will be very handy

besides I dont have a camera yet and I want a pic of the 1.3M of barra im going to get lol

hey Terry you gonna set up a nught light on yah yak so we can do a night troll. I am going to

Lee

[Feral]

Ray and I used el cheapo UHF's there last time, it easily covered the eastern part of the main basin, only issue was when we went up Iveragh creek when it got windy (Ray kept trolling the main basin.

This year Jamie and I will have hand held VHF's as well as the same cheap UHF's, we should be able to get the word around ok. Besides I reckon we will hear Terry Hollering further than 3k's!

Besides with Brian and the cruisecraft, and possibly Ray in his big boat, they will probably be there in under a minute!

[Terry H]

Yes Lee, as I mentioned before I'll be getting a 360 degree white light - like the ones those yakkers/canoes use in the river

[Feral]

Do you need a loan of a battery Terry?

I've got a 40amp hour deep cycle I can bring along for you to use. (13 kilo's)

[Terry H]

I've got no idea Feral. I'll have to look at this light system pretty soon.

Whenever I get time that is!

[Brian D]

Terry

May I suggest one of those stick on Red/Green travel lights for about $20 which runs on batteries and a head lamp.

This will have you legal - remember there is a comp on.

[Terry H]

Brian, Red/Green travel lights are not required for my kayak. To be legal I must have a 360 degree white light.

Edit: this is assuming I can't exceed 7knts...

[Brian D]

Is that the rule - thanks Terry, never knew that. What happens when a barra gets you onto the plane?

[Terry H]

Brian: Boats under 7m and that can't exceed 7knts are only required to use a white light.

Rowers on the Bris River have to use a flashing white light.

What happens? Well.... beats me

[polyphonic]

Only 4 weeks to go.:silly: Scott's coming around home on Sunday for a pre-start meeting to see who's got what and what we still may need to buy.

What days is everyone travelling, There was some talk of stopping in at mondura on the way. Our plan at this stage is to head up 6am sunday and get there just after lunch, settle in and fish the sunset and come back Saturday.

What's everyone else doing?

[rayke1938]

Brian what is provided in cabins do we have to bring sheets,pillows,towels and cutlery .

Also would anyone be interested in a guided charter there are 4 operators.

Mathew mott uses 4.6m twinfisher I think he can take 4 but will probably want at least 2 days hire as he has to come from Boondoomba.

Johnny Mitchell takes 2 charges $275 each for 6 hours.

Paul Dolan comes from Hervey takes 2 specalises in Barra on fly but also does lure wants 2 days.

Harro local no idea of boat or charges I have sent an email to Harro enquiring availability and charges.

Depending on availability I would be interested if i can do it early in the trip. Anyone else interested.?

Ray

[polyphonic]

Ray if you find someone that takes 3 Scott and myself may be keen, I'll discuss it with him on Sunday. Like your self I would want to do it Monday or Tuesday if possible. Mathew Mott is suposed to be the best from what I have heard.

Also check out Johnny Mitchels website, there is a couple of great vids just to get you in the mood.

http://www.fishawoonga.com.au/

[Brian D]

Cabins are well set up including a washing machine and all kitchen needs. I say take your own bedding but last time there were pillows and sheets. I'll have a look at the awoonga gateway cabins web site. I can't really remember.

[rayke1938]

Got a response from Harro.

I'm not booked as yet for the 22-28 Oct.

I limit charters to two anglers at a time. Three turns a boat into a

danger zone and if someone gets hooked in the nether regions it's not

the bloke casting that's in the shit, but me. Two anglers better allows

me to work systems and locations. I pass on a lot of information and

make the charter a learning session. This puts clients in good DIY

stead.

What might work though is for your group to rotate days. My rates are

$50 per head per hour for two anglers. Session durations are flexible -

four, six or eight hours. I like doing two four hour blocks for an 8

hour charter. This lets us fish dawn and dusk - the two prime times.

All

tackle and refreshments supplied.

If there's anything further I can help with, please call on 0418 892

600.

Thanks for the interest,

Cordially,

Rod

Nothing from Motty.I will check availability with johnny mitchell

[Brian D]

Here's an extract from the cabin site, that describes what is in the cabins. I must have stayed in the delux cabin last time.

Our cabins are fully self contained and air conditioned and supplied the same as any five star accomodation, bed linen, latex pillows, pure wool doonas (beds made), coffee tea sugar milk shampoo conditioner body wash and dishwashing liquid tea towels etc, bath towels supplied on request.TV Radio and alarm clock, Our Delux cabins also have a fully equipped laundry, while a communal laundry facility is available at a nominal charge for our other guests .

Here's the link.http://www.awoongagatewaylodge.com.au

What we do need to do is to take our personal supplies like beer for the arvo, food, more beer for the morning, Pepsi max for the hangover and Feral, and then some flavours to taste up the fillets.

[Brian D]

For the uneducated here's a breif.

Nearest major town is about 1/2 hour away (Gladstone)

There are 3 great spots for a feed nearby.

THe Kiosk does good value meals and lunches. They are licenced and last time I enjoyed a monster burger and 3 Goldies on more then 1 ocasion. Great spot to relax overlooking the Dam. You can leave your boat at the water edge at half time and stock up on lunch then go another round of arvo fishing. This is where Terry and Lee should try a launch.

The other 2 spots are back out on the hi-way about 5mins drive past the cabins. The big place is a truck stop with good food at reasonable prices. The other is oposite and a little more boutique but the food is super. These are good to refuel all tanks.

Last trip I lived on Pasta dishes, burgers and beer. Loved it.

Just note this. I will be bringing my supplies because after a 6 hour drive I wont feel like driving into Gladstone and back again.

Note this too - I will be planning a special communal Barra dish for everyone. It will be Thai Barra fillits poached in coconut cream and curry to taste served on aussie long grain spicy rice. Let me know if you don't like the sound of that and I'll switch to a grilled fillet with mango glase. No deep fried here boys. No salad either.:woohoo:

[Terry H]

What? No BBQ every arvo? what's going on Brian!

[rayke1938]

Life at Awoonga

4.30 go fishing for dawn session.

Back for lunch.

2.30 back fishing

10pm back to camp for shower and sleep

no time for barbys.

Main meal of the day is lunch.

Ray

[pcsolutionman]

sounds goof to me ray.

hopefully sell my yak very soon and have the new one setup for the trip. hey terry the new yak im getting is only 70cm wide so no problems getting our 2 yaks on your roof

[Terry H]

There's always time for food. ALWAYS!

Lee, we can hook up, then whilst we're waiting for that barra to tire we can refuel with some food good to start the troll over again

[pcsolutionman]

yep sounds good, I wont get tired ill have peddles and the paddle :):)

Lee

[Brian D]

rayke1938 wrote:

Life at Awoonga

4.30 go fishing for dawn session.

Back for lunch.

2.30 back fishing

10pm back to camp for shower and sleep

no time for barbys.

Main meal of the day is lunch.

Ray

Oh the memories but Ray you forgot the nanna nap after lunch.

Maybe this time, because the ramp will be so busy, I might try a couple of lunches at the kiosk instead of going back to the cabin.

Terry as for the BBQ - I'll be fishing but once you have it ready give me a call on the radio and I'll motor over. truth is a burger and beer is way easier.

[Feral]

Well, wife hands me card from xouriers this morning, goodies from Mo Tackle have been sitting at local depot since tuesday!

Anyway went down and picked up my new hooks and rings this morning on the way to work. Was going to show them off to Poly, but the Bum had the day off!

Anyway have just spent the last 2 hours changes 75 trebles, and similar number of rings.

New hooks and rings look much more business like than the old ones!

Now just got to track down somewhere with larger slick rigs and I am set!

[Terry H]

Pft, Lee and I are paddling all day - was hoping you lazy boaters could put some effort in:P

You know, some reward for our 3 and half hour battle with an Awoonga Horse. Then you guys can drool over the digital pictures (My camera is slobber proof!) whilst we eat our burgers.

[pcsolutionman]

hey I wont be paddling ill be peddling, sold my yak will have the new adventure soon

Lee

[Tim a]

Feral I'm pretty dam sure bcf Keperra has them, they have the new pro range version of them.

[Terry H]

paddling/peddling - all the same: physical effort vs sitting on a seat with the engine powering them along:P

[pcsolutionman]

maybe I should have kept the other yak with the leccy lol, yeh we will be putting in the effort but im sure our results will speak for themselves

[Feral]

I'll be casting Terry, not leisurely peddling / paddling waiting for the barra to commit hari kari!