chewie Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I have just returned from a week bareboating the whitsundays and had mixed results this time with the fishing. Unfortunately the weather was against us with 35knot se trade winds for most of the week making fishing and anchorage options limiting. I had planned to fish, Bommies and flats that i had discovered on a previous trip but these proved to be unfishable this time so had to opt for the old plan B. Anyway, i managed some nice fish that will make me want to get back up to this unique part of the world. The first pillie i drifted out resulted in this monster 112cm Queenie caught as i sipped my first beer at an anchorage out of the wind. what a start! As the weather was so unkind, i spent time trolling some fishy areas and the highlights were this lovely Bar cheeked coral trout which tasted a treat bbqed at whitehaven beach for lunch. Also i hooked a massive spanish mackerel 25kg plus (easy) that had the lure pull whilst trying to land the fish at the back of the Cat ( my girlfriend wont let me have a gaff) with all the dingy and davits, getting in the way in 35knot windy conditions. Unfortunately the lure flew back and punctured the dingy so i had a foot pump in the tender for the rest of the trip. all in all its an awesome place to fish and visit. we saw tonnes of wildlife, Eagles, turtles, dolphins, and curious baby whales with mother in tow. We also managed about 10 species, including small GTs, Bigeye trevelly, spotted and spanish mackerel and a few small reefies, like red emperor and perch. despited the conditions, the geography of the area allows you to still enjoy your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 That is so awesome. especially whilst im sitting here in the office lol. thats a stonker queenie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredog Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Great article . Fantastic Queenfish . I think I just decided where I'm going for my next holiday and i know what Santa is getting you for Christmas , a Gaff ! I'm stuck filming interviews with my leg still in the mediboot, with only Fishrader to give me a fishing fix . Mind you , had great success with the new smoker, the Tailor tasted amazing Never throwing them back again , working all next week , but , might take the kids out Sunday Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 great read, chewie i want to go there as well congratulation on the fish especially the queenie cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well done Chewie. Great diversity from the warmer waters. Weather has been playing up here too. Shame about that Spanish, it would have kept you fed for a while. Cheers. Erroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Wow, if that's the old plan B, then I'm coming with you when the weathers good for plan A. Congrats, some nice fish there! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 nice report, lovely place it is indeed, you'll be back again I bet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 good old plane B. haha well done nice queenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 We have 14 days there at Christmas and I am looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimira Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice queeny what a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Was up there late last year, hired a 12m yacht and sailed around all the islands, only way to do it up there. We got a few GT's while there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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