Drop Bear

On 08/06/2022 at 5:35 PM, Aaron H said:

We stayed at the weipa caravan park and they hire out polycrafts with I think they were 40 to 60 hp  fishing spots we found were mostly rocky outcrops and  fishing near beacons near the  shipping channel for the pelagics

Thanks for the tips.

I gave the camp ground a call and they don't do it any more but gave me a number for the Tackle world that also don't do it any more haha. 

They gave me a number for Nathan that does do it... 0419 703 624 

On 08/06/2022 at 1:56 PM, Huxstang said:

Mate is going up in July to build a airbnb on his block up near Grassy Hill, so next year I will have a better place to recommend.  He is taking up one of his tinnies to leave as well - so perfect for my next visit.

Bucket list! Thanks for the info mate

11 hours ago, Huxstang said:

Land based - Archer Point - south of cooktown - was an old jetty there for loading cattle but its rocky headlands. 

got any tips on where to stay in Cooktown? 

13 hours ago, Aaron H said:

I am guessing fuel is going to be scary over $2 in some areas in 2016 and we also may have paid $144 for a carton of Bundy cans in seisia 

Good point. I will pack the xxxx gold and some wine... I don't think we are going to any dry communities but will double check. The fuel will be expensive... I am expecting to spend around $1,500 on it. This will probably be the biggest expense as camping is pretty cheap. Thanks for the tip. 

13 hours ago, natang said:

If you stay yeppoon stay water front caravan park headong towards Farnborough beach (free access 4wd) used to catch blue salmon and queenies off beach up top of beach (15min drive) at rivers mouth. 

http://beachsidecaravanparkyeppoon.com.au/

Is this  the one? 

13 hours ago, natang said:

If you stay yeppoon stay water front caravan park headong towards Farnborough beach (free access 4wd) used to catch blue salmon and queenies off beach up top of beach (15min drive) at rivers mouth. 

Ok that is pencilled in for the trip home. What bait/lure did you use for the salmon and queenies? 

13 hours ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Good luck @Drop Bear, I hope your trip is great. Yeppoon is always an option to stop for a night on the way up or back. Flicking plastics around any of the creeks/harbour/causeway lake may get you something. 

We won't on the way up but have a few more days on the trip home so might stay there. the beach camping looks nice. Thanks for the tip. 

13 hours ago, Aaron H said:

Hired a boat at weipa had some great fun on Queenies and trevally and the longtail tuna didn't spook like the moreton bay variety also did a barra charter but we had more fun in the hire boat 

Do you have a contact for this? How did you find where to fish? Such a better option than towing mine all that way. Thanks for the tip

13 hours ago, Aaron H said:

Did the Tele track in 2016 caught Queenies off the beach on the walk to the sign.

Seisia jetty mountains of herring under the jetty lots of unstoppables lost more trevally than we caught couldn't get the mackerel past the sharks and had some good fun with some unstoppables

Hired a boat at weipa had some great fun on Queenies and trevally and the longtail tuna didn't spook like the moreton bay variety also did a barra charter but we had more fun in the hire boat 

 

Also watch for crocs they even visited us out near the tuna schools 

 

Trip of a lifetime enjoy 

 

Yep I have pencilled in a morning fish from the Jetty before we drive to Captain Billies Landing. Looks insane. Did you just jig up the herring? 

14 hours ago, Angry51 said:

Yeah, fuel will be off the chart up in the cape.

Watch out for crocs!!!

Take most of your food from home as it's dear too.

Watch out for crocs!!!

I'd take a camping trailer as it's a bit nippy and wet from dew in the mornings and

a little bit of comfort for the Finance minister. They're pretty cheap to hire

for 2 weeks, only a basic one not to fancy.

Watch out for crocs!!!

Drive to conditions/ safely, you're on holidays don't have to hurry.

Watch out for crocs!!!

There was some crocs cruising the beach at Cardwell last week.

That's about it Robbie, enjoy yourself and did I mention

the crocs!!!

 

Did you see any crocs?  

I will check out a camping trailer... We have been avoiding one as we mostly camp but if it is quicker to set up and has more stuff then probably worth it. Thanks for the tips

Updated itinerary

11 hours ago, Huxstang said:

Not going into Lakefield NP?  Cherubim on the crossing at Hahn Crossing camp area at night.  All you need is a torch and a scoop.  If Midway is open you can flick lures off the bank and dodge crocs

I think we will do Lakefield next trip. My old ute doesn't have a lift kit or a snorkel so we are taking it pretty easy for our first go at it. 

I love the sound of the Cherubim. Delicious. Thanks

13 hours ago, natang said:

Hey Robbie,

Check out Cooktown museum amazing Captain cooks anchor and canon are there. Waterfront landing spot of endeavour lookout is good. Creb track on way with Lions Den accomodation(great pizza). Enjoy. Carry 20ltr diesel from Cooktown as it gets dearer further north you go! 

Thanks mate, Got any tips on where to stay in Cooktown? 

Hey legends,

Brrrrr its too cold here in Brisbane and its only gonna get colder over the next few weeks/month. 

Mrs Drop Bear declared that we need to head north and hibernate for the winter... And as everyone in the world knows, there is no further north than Cape York (you all know Drop Bears cant swim and cant get passports)

So... we plan to do a roughing it type quick trip for just over 2 weeks... road trip... sight seeing and perhaps some land based fishing... Take a tent and an eski and a few rudimentary things but that is about it. 

We are working on an itinerary but rough idea is;

Any tips, tricks, recommendations, fishing options, fuel carrying capacity, insect replant preferences are greatly appreciated.

The weather looks great for the rest of the week. 

They have such big mouths.

I am interested that you use cheese. Are you making sure that the hook is exposed or are you burying it in the cheese? 

Good luck today @ellicat

1 minute ago, Kat said:

Yeah Glad Brian edited out the bits where I dropped the fish in the boat about 7 times - at least that's my memory anyway.  I was a little embarrassed when I realised the GoPro was running

slippery little suckers....

Happy Birthday Kat,

There are some great impoundments up that way if you are wanting a Barra and don't like crocs

Nice one mate. Looks like a great evening. So good to see you on the boat so much. Great for your health and wellbeing. 

Well done @Kat. Cracking trip.

Wow hard to go past it at that price. 

On 31/05/2022 at 10:05 PM, Kizzyaggots said:

Some real nice steaks there on those little drag busters. Can anybody recommend Shimano reels and rods to suit these brutes?

I just bought a Stradic 6000 with 30 lb braid. Its pretty fast and a great reel for the price. I matched it with a live fibre 7 foot RLF8 (8 - 15kg).

This is probably considered light for longtails and if there are lots of sharks I don't think you would get any to the boat. The plus side is it is very nice to cast and light in your hand. Its all about compromise... if and you could go a LOT heavier. Up to you. 

On 01/06/2022 at 9:03 AM, tugger said:

See ya old mate 

Thanks Tugger. A perfect send off. 

Good on you mate.

I am not to butch to admit that I had a bit of a cry when I watched your Facebook video. 

I hope you are doing well and we can catch up soon.