queensland Albert River by Yak

[Brian D]

Hi there fellow fishos, here's a little report about a fishing trip or more accurately written a Yakking Trip from Stanmore Road Weir at Wolffdene to Eaglby.

I arrived at the ramp just before sun up to find the river still in minor flood mode. By this I mean: in coming tide but so much fresh water coming down from the mountains the water was running out against the tide. Not to worry I thought as I was heading for the mouth anyway.

Unloading the Yak I was chatting to a local from Beaudesert who cast netting for bait. He intended fishing for Mary Cod back up stream, catching to a meter he says, up near the Stormy Ranges. I suspect he was using under size bass as livies because he was throwing the mullet back.

The other interesting thing he mentioned was that Glassy’s Barra Farm overflowed in the recent flood and plenty of Barra escaped into the river. The rouge fish could be anywhere between the farm and Moreton Bay but he seams to think that you’ll find em on the dirty water line where the salt meets the fresh in the Albert.

I bet that pricks a few ears up!

Anyway – how did the fishing go for me – 2 catfish on SX40 507 colour, nothing else.

The water was way dirty and not really fishable.

How did the yakking go – for those who want a workout it’s a great 6 hour paddle with many fishable spots under the right conditions. Lots of things like eagles, roos, cows and serenity. The only person I spoke to after leaving the ramp was when I phoned wifie asking her to pick me up at the ramp so I could get a lift back home and back to the other car 6 hours up stream by yak or 20 mins by car.

Here's a shot of the launching spot. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/P1110004_AFO.jpg

[Dinodadog]

I had a couple of casts from there yesterday morning on my way down to Canungra, but as you said it was very dirty

[Angus]

Mate thats sounds like a great day! Glad to see you getting so serious use out of your yak mate. 2 catfish oh well. When the water eases up and settles looks like you have a pretty sweet stretch and not far from home.

Angus

[faulked]

that looks like a great little spot mate ill have to come join you for a paddle one of these days mate

jason

[WayneD]

Dissapointing Brian. I was going to head down there Wednesday as I have the day off work, but I guess I'll try somewhere else. Don't think it would clear up much in three days.

Sounds like it would have been a nice trip though and would be keen to do it once this rain stops.

[pcsolutionman]

good to see you getting a good long paddle in brian, how are the shoulders today?

Lee

[kriso]

least ya got out for a paddle and a fish mate well done!

[Brian D]

pcsolutionman wrote:

good to see you getting a good long paddle in brian, how are the shoulders today?

Lee

Shoulders are just fine thanks for asking. It must be all the years of surfing, bum got a bit sore. I did the paddle for that reason - to get some long paddles trips under my belt.

Also I was testing the trip to see if it would be any good for Steve from Hinze.

[Angus]

Brian you keen for the Kayak Camp with Steve later in the year?

Angus

[ellicat]

A metre long Mary ?!?! I'd like to see that:woohoo:

Sounds like an enjoyable day of solitude Brian . Good for the soul:)

[Brian D]

Hey Ellicat you picked it up - yeap and the guy was deadset. But how about the excaped barra? Hope he's right.

[ellicat]

Hope you can prove him to be right!

[Aaron H]

Stormy ranges? where would these be located skip

[kriso]

barra in the logan nice! well have to chuck the yak in once i get it

[Brian D]

Aaron H wrote:

Stormy ranges? where would these be located skip

I could have the name wrong Aaron but he was referring to the bottom of the hills behind beaudesert. I have been there and abouts (Lamo Nat park) but I wasn't looking for fishing holes.

He said "where the stocking group release" - he was referring to the old carp busters. I was kinda hoping you could ferret out the water.

We could take the cannon ball and the yaks and go for a bank launch?

[Aaron H]

Ahhh think I know where, been there on one of my exploring adventures and caught a few carp. I think another exploring drive this Friday morning (start of holidays yay for me ) let me know if u want to come along if your not working mate

[Brian D]

Sorry Aaron

I just can't get away from my desk, I so much want too but it'll only make next week harder. But if you go ahead and find the Cod Spot I might be able to get a day next week.

Angus, Not so much a camp, I was just sussing out some spots for Steve to add to his agenda. Man I am lucky living where I do, some people would get a real treat out of doing a paddle like that and I can do it just about any morning I feel like putting in the effort.

My next trip is either from Chardon Bridge Rd (either direction) or from Albert Street to Rocky point. One start point is fresh to fresher and the other start point is fresh to salt. Both should be fun.

[Angus]

Nice one mate.

Aaron: Looking forward to hearing how you go mate. One of my objectives this year is to go on random exploring mission to odd places Good luck.

Angus

[Aaron H]

exploration has been postponed due to seriously needing a fishing session so chasing toga on the Hinze with Rod.

[Brian D]

Aaron, I bet I get a cod before you do. :P

Are you taking the yak? If Rod wants a go on my Profish just say the word. (I start pimping it tonight.)

[Aaron H]

Brian D wrote:

Aaron, I bet I get a cod before you do. :P

Are you taking the yak? If Rod wants a go on my Profish just say the word. (I start pimping it tonight.)

Game on skipper;)

Thanks mate but we are just taking the boat