GregOug

Hi all
My dad and I were thinking we should go for a paddle on the Upper Brisbane River fishing for bass. We finally got around to it, and after putting some bait traps in at my local park I got some good river shrimp. My brother and sister came along, and it was a nice session overall. Here's what happened and the only catch was a huge surprise 🙂 
We launched the kayak at twin bridges, at Fernvale. Though, since my mum's having a rest, we had to take my brother and sister... At first, they didn't want to go, but after some thinking we decided we could tow them in Dad's 35-year-old rubber dingy, which is in surprisingly good shape. At first, I was towed to a snag where I've had a big bust off, but not in a pool after the rapids where, I would've preferred to go (as well as my Dad). The people camping seemed fine with us staying there, but we certainly didn't want to get kicked away so we just stayed in ankle deep water. Though, getting towed was a disaster as I was slumped back the whole time and couldn't paddle. We switched roles on the way home and it worked fine because they sat on the edge and didn't half sink it 😉 

The rubber dingy
After soaking a Cicada Jackall, spinnerbait and live river shrimp for about 15 minutes, my Dad and siblings decided they'd want to go over and have a play over the other side of the river. Though, as they were walking over, you won't believe what my brother stepped on. At first, they thought it was line, but then after pulling it in, they realised it was an un-rusted rod with a Diawa Shinobi attached, which still worked!  It had a decent hardbody attached and they gave it a cast straight away 🙂 Free rod and reel for us! The owners must've been so bummed about it, but they obviously didn't know the water was waist deep.

A few river shrimp, caught in opera house traps
We fished/swam for about 15-30 more minutes, but we weren't catching much (probably due to the fact that people were camping and we were so noisy) so we decided to head back. We had to make it a short session anyways, back to school tomorrow so apparently, we needed to 'rest' LOL. I only have to drop my books in though, but they've got a full day. Also, does anyone know where to purchase plumbers’ putty as we need it to mount our depth sounder on. Overall, it was a nice paddle, and on the way back we stopped at the Fernvale bakery for a pie, it was delicious.
Statistics:
Tackle used: 2/o suicide hooks, 20lb fluorocarbon leader, #8 shank hooks, small pencil float, split shots (I know 20lb is a bit excessive but we don't like losing lures and its very snaggy territory around there)
Temperature: About 31C
Weather: Partly cloudy, very humid, 
Caught: Fishing rod and reel, live river shrimp, live garden worms
I hope this was entertaining,  🙂 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 

Well its been a few months since ive wet a line, been busy at work and that bloody summer northerly keeps us from fishing most of our favourite marks in the bay.
Last winter we returned to some of our old gps marks we have collected for 30 years of fishing the bay, and fished around Green and Mud Island for some great catches of Snapper.
With summer well and truly upon us i was mindful that in years gone by, in summer, some of the bigger snaps seem to be found in the more southern bay, so was keen to fish Macleay Island when everything was aligned, and that opportunity was last night ☺
So my son and i left Viccy Point boat ramp late yesterday arvo, spent a few hours gathering bait, and then headed to our favourite spot at Macleay Island.
Set the Minny on spot lock, with a gentle breeze, no rain and a flat bay☺ 
Wasnt long before one of the rods buckled over and line screaming off the shimano! ☺ , wooow this one was unstoppable and reel almost spooled and then it was all over... gooooooone, snapper 1 - fisho's nil.....
 That initial snapper run in the shallows is mind blowing and still has us gobsmacked everytime.
Anyway next screaming spool wasnt too far away, and was really patient with this one, a blistering run like a freighttrain and could feel the head shakes and after a loooong few nervous minutes , out of the darkness of the water appeared a nice 80cm Snap ! ☺
Back to the boat ramp in 15 minutes, what a great fishing haven we have at our backdoor! 
 
 

Worked it out - think it was my browser as I just tried the link via Google Chrome and all good. Rig looks in good condition.

Try going to gandlb.com.au Then click on pre-owned. It’s the first one.

New bottle of port waiting to be opened after BBQ tea will put a mellow glow to the end of Australia Day 😀

Good stuff thank you

Hopefully the below link will take you to a current report re prawning around Brisbane.
 
cheers
Greg
https://www.bnbfishing.com.au/greater-brisbane-prawning-report/?mc_cid=69c9eafe97&mc_eid=47674f88e7

Yeah. Could be ellicat. The designs just looked very good and unlike anything I’ve seen but I haven’t used snorkelling gear for many years so that might be standard these days.

Getting the house ready for an internal repaint  SOOOOOOOO much fun 🙄

Hi all
I hope you all have a great Australia Day and a fun long weekend 🙂 
Cheers Hamish

Electronics look pretty crap though and would need updating in my opinion 

This looks like a good buy. Mind you, I have never sighted the boat, know nothing about It and am certainly not recommending it. Just thought I’d share. 
cheers
Greg
https://gandlb.com.au/boat/243296/cruisecraft-resort-600-2002-my/

Yeah. My casting is pathetic too. That’s why young people exist. To cast for us!

Love to join you KM, if only my boat would finally get finished 

Found this website which seems to have high end snorkelling gear. I never knew such gear existed but it certainly looks like the way to go if you can afford the prices asked. Just posting in case someone is looking for gear at the moment and once again I am not recommending this site. I know nothing about it.
cheers
Greg
https://ninjashark.com.au/pages/australia-day-sale

Hi GregOug
Thanks for that, it looks like a very good product - I might recommend it to my friend who snorkels sometimes 🙂 
Cheers Hamish

Looks like a nice boat - the electronics probably would need updating. I wish I could get my hands on it 😉 
*Cough Cough In your dreams Hamish Cough Cough* 
Cheers Hamish 🙂 

This looks like a good buy. Mind you, I have never sighted the boat, know nothing about It and am certainly not recommending it. Just thought I’d share. 
cheers
Greg
https://gandlb.com.au/boat/243296/cruisecraft-resort-600-2002-my/

Electronics look pretty crap though and would need updating in my opinion 

Hopefully the below link will take you to a current report re prawning around Brisbane.
 
cheers
Greg
https://www.bnbfishing.com.au/greater-brisbane-prawning-report/?mc_cid=69c9eafe97&mc_eid=47674f88e7

Found this website which seems to have high end snorkelling gear. I never knew such gear existed but it certainly looks like the way to go if you can afford the prices asked. Just posting in case someone is looking for gear at the moment and once again I am not recommending this site. I know nothing about it.
cheers
Greg
https://ninjashark.com.au/pages/australia-day-sale

Yeah. My casting is pathetic too. That’s why young people exist. To cast for us!

Time to start practicing my pathetic casting in the back yard......  This WILL be the year

Hopefully the below link will take you to a current report re prawning around Brisbane.
 
cheers
Greg
https://www.bnbfishing.com.au/greater-brisbane-prawning-report/?mc_cid=69c9eafe97&mc_eid=47674f88e7

Yeah. My casting is pathetic too. That’s why young people exist. To cast for us!