Christmas 2020

[ellicat]

Should we have an end of year get-together this year ?

Thinking a central Brisbane park and barbecue lunch kind of thing. I should also mention families are welcome.

Open to comments and suggestions and if there's enough interest I'll organise it.

 

Who's going -

ellicat
Benno573
Kat
AUS-BNE-FISHO
Cavvy
kmcrosby78
GregOug
Drop Bear
Do$tylz
Old Scaley
fishingnut
Leosonfire
Crazywalrus (maybe)

 

It has been arranged to meet at Orleigh Park at Noon on Sunday 29 November 2020.

It will just be a simple sausage sizzle with butter and sauce. BYO alcohol. Coke, water and lemonade will be supplied.

It will be a good way to meet potential deckies or skippers or just get to put faces to names, so worth coming along.

[benno573]

I like bbq... providing I can find a gap in Dad duties I’ll be there.

 

orleigh park west end?

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi Brian

I would certainly be keen. It would be great to catch up with lots of AFO-ers. Maybe it could be at Captain Burke Park?

Could probably help with bringing any supplies if needed?

Cheers Hamish

[kmcrosby78]

I'd try and make it - happy to go wherever  

[ellicat]

42 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Captain Burke Park

Looks pretty good and is about as central as we could get. Have to book though, which may be an issue at this late stage.

[Kat]

I'm keen 

[GregOug]

Yeah. I’ll go if you twist my arm. Ouch!

[Dinodadog]

5 hours ago, ellicat said:

Looks pretty good and is about as central as we could get. Have to book though, which may be an issue at this late stage.

Where is that

[ellicat]

59 minutes ago, Dinodadog said:

Where is that

Under the Story Bridge -

[ellicat]

Are we still restricted to gatherings of 10 ?

[Drop Bear]

Im in

[Drop Bear]

Well If the borders open we will be in Melbs for Christmas but some say the likely hood of that is about the same chance of the Northsiders winning next years fishing comp so should be fine. 

[Drop Bear]

Are we gonna have a fish while we are there? 

[ellicat]

1 hour ago, Drop Bear said:

Are we gonna have a fish while we are there? 

If we do Captain Burke Park it will be an option. Maybe some sharking - straight on the bbq.

[Drop Bear]

5 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Maybe some sharking - straight on the bbq

sold

[ellicat]

Date - first suggestion is Sunday 29/11.

[The Mad Hughesy]

4 hours ago, Drop Bear said:

Well If the borders open we will be in Melbs for Christmas but some say the likely hood of that is about the same chance of the Northsiders winning next years fishing comp so should be fine. 

ouch. 

[Do$tylz]

Yeah im keen. Be good to catch some old and new faces

[Kat]

2 hours ago, ellicat said:

Date - first suggestion is Sunday 29/11.

I will have to cancel volunteering that day - what a bummer - I presume the tide is good that day if we have a fish?

[ellicat]

45 minutes ago, Kat said:

I will have to cancel volunteering that day - what a bummer - I presume the tide is good that day if we have a fish?

Low is about 4pm on that day. Not sure if that's a good tide to be sharking or not tbh. I just plucked a day to kick it  off. lol

[Kat]

13 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Low is about 4pm on that day. Not sure if that's a good tide to be sharking or not tbh. I just plucked a day to kick it  off. lol

Cool.  I am sure someone, will do the research on tides and shark fishing - mmmm I wonder who? lol

[ellicat]

I should also mention families are welcome. That's one reason I thought the park would be better.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

5 hours ago, ellicat said:

If we do Captain Burke Park it will be an option. Maybe some sharking - straight on the bbq.

Alright, so I have fished there before and seen lots of videos on it. By catching live baits and fishing off the beach that is there, you have a fir chance at a bully, thready, flatty, or even a grunter bream. I could volunteer myself and my dad to do this. A running sinker rig with a circle hook and a rod holder is all you need. Tides don't really matter here, but the time I got a bully there was on a lower tide. (Rising)

If booking is an issue it could just be a spot for the Sharking Social (if we choose to meet up for that one).

Cheers Hamish

[ellicat]

I've made a submission to BCC for 20 people at the Area 2 of Captain Burke Park for 29/11/20.

From Noon to 3pm

[ellicat]

Just heard back from the BCC. Seems Capt. Burke Park is out. Other suggestions ?

"

Good afternoon

 

Thank you for your park booking enquiry to hold your private function at Captain Burke Park, on Sunday, 29 November 2020 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.

 

Please note there is a major restoration project happening to the Story Bridge and works commenced Monday, 12 October 2020 and are lasting for at least five years.

 

During this time there may be areas of the park that may be unavailable for public use as the works may be disruptive to your event because of noise and infrastructure that may change the usual ambience and aesthetics of the park.

 

We would like to recommend that you choose an alternative location for your Private Event. Please advise if you would like to book another park for your event.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Liam Willis

Administration Officer | Support Services Centre

Organisational Services | BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

"

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

West End? Or maybe Kangaroo Point?

Cheers Hamish 

[GregOug]

Yeah. But at least it’s only five years and we’ll be able to use it!

[GregOug]

Noosa? I can bring my boat for joyrides.

[Old Scaley]

I walked through that park a few days ago and didn’t see anything happening? Oh, well. Orleigh Park at West End has plenty of room but does get busy. Fishing options there too for the tragics (Hamish I am looking at you). 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

8 minutes ago, Old Scaley said:

I walked through that park a few days ago and didn’t see anything happening? Oh, well. Orleigh Park at West End has plenty of room but does get busy. Fishing options there too for the tragics (Hamish I am looking at you). 

If we go there I will cast net prawns, seeing as though the last time I went there there were loads, then try for a salmon or bully, Steve.

I’ve seen people get heaps on YouTube there but apparently it is to heavily fished now, and doesn’t produce as much.

Cheers Hamish 

[ellicat]

2 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

West End? Or maybe Kangaroo Point?

Cheers Hamish 

Kangaroo Pt isn't far from Capt Burke, but the parking is pretty limited. So West End is probably the better of the two. What about you northsiders ? I can't think of any with easy access and parking on the north of the river.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

1 minute ago, ellicat said:

Kangaroo Pt isn't far from Capt Burke, but the parking is pretty limited. So West End is probably the better of the two. What about you northsiders ? I can't think of any with easy access and parking on the north of the river.

It depends on how far we want to go up. There are some nice parks up the river but it could be a fair bit of extra time for some so would probably be inconvenient.

Cheers Hamish  

[GregOug]

It was just announced this week that they have finally finished the upgrade to Kingsford Smith Drive. Supposed to be some good spots along there. Probably be pretty busy though I imagine.

[ellicat]

42 minutes ago, GregOug said:

It was just announced this week that they have finally finished the upgrade to Kingsford Smith Drive. Supposed to be some good spots along there. Probably be pretty busy though I imagine.

Can't say I can see any on Google Maps ??

[benno573]

I’d vote west end. Central enough, easy parking and plenty of room to spread out.

[Another Wazza]

Hmmmmm, 5+ years of major restoration.....?,  ohhh hang on, the penny just dropped, council years are like dog years, 7 council years is the equivalent of 1 private sector year!, Hahahaha

[GregOug]

4 hours ago, ellicat said:

Can't say I can see any on Google Maps ??

How about Northshore Riverside Park?

[Drop Bear]

Exciting times. I am not familiar with all the spots but if someone is keen to go to a specific spot for a fish I am happy to take their lead.  

I will be there, wherever you choose.

[ellicat]

7 hours ago, GregOug said:

Northshore Riverside Park

I've had a close look on Google Maps and it looks too windy. haha

Parking and fishing access look a bit limited, I think. I wonder if the RQGC would mind ...

 

[GregOug]

1 hour ago, ellicat said:

I've had a close look on Google Maps and it looks too windy. haha

Parking and fishing access look a bit limited, I think. I wonder if the RQGC would mind ...

 

No problem