Brisbane Fishing Online Lake Kurwongbah Tilapia Cull

[John]

This thread discusses the Content article: Brisbane Fishing Online Lake Kurwongbah Tilapia Cull

This looks like another good day out fishing!

[Angus]

Yeap should be a good day.

Thanks to everyone that has already signed up in "Attend Events" and to our sponsors.

Angus

[Feral]

Looking good - 26 odd signed up already, still a month or so away!

[Angus]

Just did a bit of a count from the list.

So far 29 specific adults and 12 specific kids have been accounted for. Plus pretty much everyone has said they will bring mates. Looking good!

Angus

[Angus]

Hey everyone.

Just picked up and mistake. The front page article advertised the Tilly Cull as the 2nd Of March and the Calendar had it advertised as the 9th.

The correct date is: THE 9TH OF MARCH 2008

Sorry for the mistake. Fixed on the front page now.

Angus

[slider65]

I take it that this is a shore base event. It would be great to be able to use a kayak

[kriso]

cant wait! gonna have to do a prefish to check it out

[jeff f]

should start groundbaiting the place a couple of weeks before and attract every tilliapia in the lake to the area

[Benno]

Yeh those bloody tilapia, hope you guys rip into the bastards

[shayned]

The ski club which has been on Lake Kurwongbah for 50 odd years, are aware of what is trying to be achieved and without being asked have offered to stop access to areas close to public fishing area in an attempt to not disturb the fishing effort on the day. Which is a good gesture on their behalf.

[jeff f]

thats real nice of them,good on you guy

[ellicat]

Bump.

6 days to go.

Any word on recent results ?

[benno573]

does anyone know what tilapia eat and the best rigs to catch them on? i'm going to try and knock a few of the bastards on the head on sunday, but don't think i have ever caught them before. any assistance appreciated.

[slider65]

Many years ago some mates and i used to fish for them below north pine dam wall and down behind the country markets, We used to use peeled prawns and it seemed to work well.

Back then we used to keep a few fillets as they wern't bad eating.

[benno573]

yeah i was thinking peeled prawns or worms on a tiny hook, catch as many as i can!! no thinking about being nice to the fish this time!!!

[Lured]

hay does the peeled prawn really work. we have always used bread with a float. we also found that they like to swim in schools.

Can someone let me now on this thanx:dry:

[Angus]

Lured: Either way will work.

I find the trick is to not use overly large baits.

Angus

[faulked]

where abouts are we meeting up? near the dam wall or where the last kurwonbah thing was held:)

jason

[Nog]

I was at the last cull and I'd like to make one suggesstion. Kids get BORED in about 10mins. If there are kids activities to break up the day you will have mum's and dad's hanging around longer.

My $0.02

Norm.

P.S. Sorry can't make this one though, good luck

[ellicat]

Good point Nog.

If my blokes come they'll have a cricket set and a footy.

(I'm batting first:P :laugh: )

[benno573]

could be a good training session for the potential cricket team??? :laugh:

just been looking at the map, where exactly are we meeting? never been to the place before so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[EMP]

I'll try to be at Kurwongbah before Saturday.

Oh btw, I'll try to bring my kid to the cull. He gets bored, too-just like all kids in the planet.

[Feral]

There is enough bank left dry for a few games (the only grass at Kurwongbah is in the lake bed, the park area is pretty much only rotten rock!) But I suspect a lot of people will walk left around the first point looking for deeper water. Although it is quite deep at the park know.

I was a little sneaky, I kept a few container of barra pellets from the other day, I'll be going down and salting the area in front of the park for you friday evening with them. hopefully it will help!

[ellicat]

benno573 wrote:

could be a good training session for the potential cricket team??? :laugh:

just been looking at the map, where exactly are we meeting? never been to the place before so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Likewise....I went past it once I think. But no idea of where/how many access points or where the meeting place is, so some guidance from you regulars would be appreciated:) .

[ellicat]

So, no point bringing the sports equipment for the kids then Feral ?

[Feral]

Sorry, I meant there is plenty of room left on the lake bed for the kids, its only at about 60%. If it was full - no. The park itself is just rubble.

[ellicat]

All good then. Thanks for that.

Any word on where to access the meeting place ?

[EMP]

ellicat wrote:

All good then. Thanks for that.

Any word on where to access the meeting place ?

Shayne was offered by the ski club their spot there that is normally not accessible to others. I'm just not sure if the cull is going to be held there. Let's ask Angus?

Ellicat, your avatar is a bit scary.

[ellicat]

EMP wrote:

ellicat wrote:

All good then. Thanks for that.

Ellicat, your avatar is a bit scary.

It's OK EMP, I was eventually able to crawl back out :laugh:

[shayned]

The parks name is Mick Hanfling Park, it is located on Beeville Rd Kurwongbah/Petrie. Access to park is easier from Petrie side. There will be plenty of space to park as we will open up the additional carpark area. We normally use african night crawlers for bait, the boys from Bribie used shrimp for great success about 8 weeks ago. Tne Tackle shop at Carseldine carries the worms if your local doesn't. Number 6 hooks seem to be the right size.

Ski club access is not available but they will stay well away from this side of the Lake to assist out. They have shut down the slalom run on the next arm for the day for this reason.

Pine Water asked we remind you that the pumping tower is off limits, no matter how attractive the walk way looks!!!! As we are still building a relationship withthis body, being mindful of their requirements would very much appreciated.

Because the relationship is continuing to improve they've given Angus an extra privledge for the day to try and help us be successful on the day.

[ellicat]

Thanks for the info Shayned:)

[benno573]

cheers mate

[EMP]

shayned wrote:

The parks name is Mick Hanfling Park, it is located on Beeville Rd Kurwongbah/Petrie. Access to park is easier from Petrie side. There will be plenty of space to park as we will open up the additional carpark area. We normally use african night crawlers for bait, the boys from Bribie used shrimp for great success about 8 weeks ago. Tne Tackle shop at Carseldine carries the worms if your local doesn't. Number 6 hooks seem to be the right size.

Ski club access is not available but they will stay well away from this side of the Lake to assist out. They have shut down the slalom run on the next arm for the day for this reason.

Pine Water asked we remind you that the pumping tower is off limits, no matter how attractive the walk way looks!!!! As we are still building a relationship withthis body, being mindful of their requirements would very much appreciated.

Because the relationship is continuing to improve they've given Angus an extra privledge for the day to try and help us be successful on the day.

Makes me wonder, Shayne whereabouts we can fish on the 9th. Is it just along the park or can we roam around a bit provided we don't reach the pumping area (and other private properties in the area)?

[shayned]

Mate there is some good deep water all way up to and around spill way. Just use a little commonsense and we'll be ok. There will be a few prfma guys on hand to help on the day. We need to keep an eye out for the remote control yachts who are also operating that day in front of the ski club.

[ellicat]

Now there's a group that would be handy to team up with for the day :laugh:

[Angus]

Hey guys. As Shayne suggested we have been granted a spcial consession. We are aollowed a yak on the dam for the day with a sounder.

Purpose?

To sound out the drop offs, deeper water and hopefully schools of fish.

Ill be discussing the best way to execute this with Alex from Viking Kayaks.

Cheers

Angus

[Feral]

Sounds good!.

[jeff f]

interesting

spotters on yaks with sounders yelling cast here, cast here

[faulked]

what sort of depths are we talking here 5or 6 feet or fifty it looks deep at the dam wall

[Feral]

jeff f wrote:

interesting

spotters on yaks with sounders yelling cast here, cast here

I can drop some slugs off in the morning :evil: