shorncliffe

[nannah]

I finallly got to go fishing last Saturday - decided to try the 'SHORNCLIFFE PIER', because reading the web site of 'ausfish' and looking at the maps - it looked like it could be a nice area. After driving for about 45mins to get there - what do we find - the pier is closed - it looked like the local council have allowed it to get into such a state that is was unsafe for use - there were some supports about 1/2 way along that appeared to be collapsed. Such a shame - it certainly looked good IF it had been maintained properly.

Ended up at Cabbage Tree Creek - but - the tide was wrong and then some great mobile dredge turned up to dredge some of the channel for a couple of hours.

We caught about 5 toads, 1 small whiting - but, it was still nice to be out there - I like catching fish, but I also just like being out on or near the water as I find it so peaceful (even with humanity noise) it is good for the soul.

We have now been in Brisbane for about 6 1/2 years and we have managed to go fishing probably about 5 times - hope, we can improve on those ratio's.

[livaio]

Have a look at this reports.

The status of the structures.
/>http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/downloads/facilities_recreation/parks_venues/shorncliffe_pier_report.pdf

Shorncliffe Jetty Newsletter
/>http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/downloads/facilities_recreation/parks_venues/shorncliffe_pier_newsletter_august_2012.PDF

Pretty sad that they shut it down as it used to be my favourite jetty due to distance from brisbane.

[OneLastCast]

It is a shame. I have caught some very nice bream from under that peir and had some rather large unstoppables hooked to!!

Hope ll goes well and repairs can stay on track so we can all enjoy it again.

[nannah]

thanks for that info - it is a complete disgrace that they allowed the pier to get to that stage of disrepair, before attempting to do something about it - is almost seems like they need to start from scratch and completely rebuild.

There is an old saying - 'spend a penny and save a pound' - meaning if you fix a problem while it is only SMALL - it will save you having to fix it when it becomes a BIG problem and it costs you a lot more.

anyway,I had a good day out - didn't get any fish but - oh. well, what's new. I just like being out there.