AFO Pin Flathead Hunt - Official Thread

[Angus]

Hey everyone.

After many PM's and asking in the thread I have decided the Flatty trip will just be a social.

So basic Plan:

Arrive and start fishing as soon as you can/want.

Date: 14/09/08

BYO Lunch.

Lets all meet up behind Shelter Island at 12:00 midday for a chin wag and a feed.

Please all send me an email to let me know you are coming anyway as Ill put the official list into this post as it grows to keep everyone updated.

Attendee:

Ian Gorrie (Guru). Subject to spot on a boat.

Angus Gorrie (Angus). Subject to spot on a boat.

Lee Strachan (pcsolution).

Ben Ebelt (benno573).

Ray Walker (Stinger).

Jake Walker (reef_raider).

Picture: The picture is Shelter Island and where i suggest we meet up. [img size=414]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/closeup.JPG

[Angus]

Picture:

Sale spot but further away to give you an idea on where it is in relation to everything. [img size=414]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/faraway.JPG

[Angus]

Also guys I am looking for a deckie spot for me and my dad. Would massively appreciate it if there is anyone with two spots!

Cheers.

Angus

[pcsolutionman]

Might try and make this one a fair hike but well worth it i reckon, anyone with a Deckie spot thats keen on fishing lures Id appreciate it. Wouldnt mind fishing from a boat fro a change if not ill bring the yak along

Lee

[Stinger]

Jake and I will be there.:woohoo: :woohoo:

[jeff f]

hey angus that spot you have marked is is almost impossible to get into on anything but high tide

[Hellcat Dan]

jeff f wrote:

hey angus that spot you have marked is is almost impossible to get into on anything but high tide

you can get there on any tide you have to use the small channel from the southen end it is fully marked as the place is a camp site but you can not enter from the northen side

[benno573]

is that at the bedrooms? if so, to get there at a low tide is nearly impossible for me (well it was last time i tried), i need a bit more than 40cm of water to make the boat work. :dry:

just a suggestion - there is a campground in tipplers passage that would make a really nice venue, has dunnies and all that, think it may even have a bbq. just an idea.

[Angus]

Can you mark where Tipplers is mate?

[benno573]

the bedrooms are at the top of tipplers passage.. the campground is down further near the yatch club, i'll see if i can mark it for you.

angus, check
/>http://www.caravancampingnetwork.com.au/qld/gcoast/south_straddie_campgrounds.html

crappy map i know but it is very hard to see on google maps. it does have bbq facilities and a dunny block. deep water access right up to the beach. please note that there is a 6kn zone getting in and out of here though, it is about 1km long.

[benno573]

i just rang up the managers of the campground. there is a $2 pp fee for use of the bbq facilities at tipplers... :dry: payable on the day at the office which is right near the bbq's apparently. wasn't aware of this before, sorry angus! if you want to call and have a chat the number is 55772849 and i spoke to sharon (didn't mention AFO or anything).

[Angus]

Na thats cool.

Stay tuned to teh thread as the location is subject to change. Might just make it where we had it the first time. That seemed fine!

Angus

[Confused]

am i the only one who cannot find when?

[jeff f]

Confused wrote:

am i the only one who cannot find when?

14/09/08 mate

[noname]

angus, you and your dad are welcome to jump on mine, maybe a chance to meet you too.see how you go mate.

[Angus]

Rob Low wrote:

angus, you and your dad are welcome to jump on mine, maybe a chance to meet you too.see how you go mate.

Confused: Mate sorry. Date added to the first post.

Rob Low: Mate that would be awesome. Not that it matters much to me for this day, but will you be mainly bait or lure fishing just so I can bring appropriate gear!

Angus

[Confused]

i too will most probably attend and may be looking for a deckie spot in the new boat, however is this spot suitable some ppl are stressing on getting there (access low tide) and well i dont want to run me new boat into trouble?

[benno573]

you will get in there on all but the lowest of low tides mate, just have to trim the motor up and take it easy, same as me!

and btw - the bottom is sandy so no dramas with rocks etc if you do touch.

[bootyinblue]

I am in and have a deckie spot up for grabs for a SP fisho. I have attached a map showing the area. Red was where we were going to meet last year, blue was where we actually met and yellow is Tipplers.

Will be fishing from early till about lunch. Taking a BBQ plate, butane and then sausages, onions, bread and sauce for about the first 10 in the line!

HERE IS THE MAP, ITS AN EXAMPLE ONLY AND NOT A CONFIRMED MEETING POINT [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Jacobs_Well_AFO-30a04f14c4f1611a12f56f26b5d60e1c.jpg

[username_taken]

hey booty, I'll take your deckie spot if nobody has beaten me to it!

[reef_raider]

pcsolutionman wrote:

Might try and make this one a fair hike but well worth it i reckon, anyone with a Deckie spot thats keen on fishing lures Id appreciate it. Wouldnt mind fishing from a boat fro a change if not ill bring the yak along

Lee

Lee dad said you can have a deckie spot with us if you want it.

We fish plastics and lures.

[dunney]

should be there too.ive never been to anything from afo so this is my first..may have a spot for a lure/plastics fisherman too if tur85 and i dont go in the same boat

[pcsolutionman]

reef_raider wrote:

pcsolutionman wrote:

Might try and make this one a fair hike but well worth it i reckon, anyone with a Deckie spot thats keen on fishing lures Id appreciate it. Wouldnt mind fishing from a boat fro a change if not ill bring the yak along

Lee

Lee dad said you can have a deckie spot with us if you want it.

We fish plastics and lures.

Sounds great mate, A good chance to get that rod to yah too lol. what time and where can i meet up with you guys?

Lee

[noname]

angus mate, i'm up for anything, sounds like a casual fish, and thats what i'm there for

[Angus]

Rob Low wrote:

angus mate, i'm up for anything, sounds like a casual fish, and thats what i'm there for

Nice one mate.

Can you PM me your contact details and Ill give you a buzz later in the week to tee up time and place.

Thanks again mate!

Angus

[bootyinblue]

Gus, rack me up for me + 1 for this day, yep I am bringing a special mystery guest. Nah the other half wants to come along, as long as I am nice to the fish (I think that means no fish for dinner!)

I will still chuck in the BBQ plate and some sausages and bread for lunches.

[username_taken]

Since Mrs Booty has taken my spot in his boat I need a deckie spot. Anyone got space?

[Feral]

Mrs Booty?

Is this a new development Greg?

Here I was thinking what a great a roll model you were for the young blokes, single professional, doing what ever you pleased, when ever you pleased. Now I find your on the leash same as the rest of us

[username_taken]

maybe he's married to the badge? Mrs Booty is a glock.

[Do$tylz]

Hey all.. would love to attend.. but you'll need to add me to the Deckie spot list. Would be great to catch up with everyone.

[dunney]

saltshaker wrote:

should be there too.ive never been to anything from afo so this is my first..may have a spot for a lure/plastics fisherman too if tur85 and i dont go in the same boat

dammit im out..i forgot its my sisters wedding which im a groomsman for..i suppose i should go

[Confused]

well i looks to be going and still may have a deckie spot open for someone will, keep you posted. BTW may need a deckie with some prior knoledge of the area and sp fishing. Also if the weather is kind enough may just forget about the flattie's and get outside to see the depths :dry:

Also is there going to be an official weigh in angus? or kinda just a meet. If the weather is kind to me can i weigh in my cobia,snapper and marlin:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[STU]

I will be going with Tomcat Dan so I will have to dust off the saltwater gear haha, see ya all there.

[fishyman]

if there is someone who is goign to be fishing plastics that doesnt mind a decky id be keen

[Hellcat Dan]

i dont want to be in the same boat as you stu your bad luck:laugh:

[Confused]

fishyman wrote:

if there is someone who is goign to be fishing plastics that doesnt mind a decky id be keen

know the area much fishy?

[fishyman]

if by know you mean havnt fished in years then yes lol.

hahah i havnt fished the Pin since about mid last year

[Confused]

well ive never been except landbased on my old man drinking pin with his mates missions:ohmy: so you know more than me.. ill let you know if its available (waiting on a mate to get back to me on going)

[fishyman]

awesome thanks mate

im not a definete yet because of assignments but if i can i would love to come

[bootyinblue]

Confused wrote:

well i looks to be going and still may have a deckie spot open for someone will, keep you posted. BTW may need a deckie with some prior knoledge of the area and sp fishing. Also if the weather is kind enough may just forget about the flattie's and get outside to see the depths :dry:

Mate, I will PM you my mobile number. I am leaving Jacobs Well ramp about 6am and you are welcome to tag along for a while to get an idea of the area. I fish a couple of specific spots there for flathead.

As for outside, I dont go anywhere near the Pin bar, as I have seen way too much flotsom and jetsom floating back in after boats come to grief on it.