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Basil D

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well where do I start.

I got an Invite to take my new boat to central QLD to fish and stay Overnight around the Islands.

Plan was to stay Local for two weeks, Pick the best weather to go out fish and stay on the reefs.

Once we got there I went out to sus the ground out for half day and the next day it was on.

we fished the Islands for Spangled Emperor , Red Throat , Coral Trout, Tusk fish, Red Emperor .

Day one we landed all species and Trevally, also an amberjack before the sharks moved in.

second day was the same and the third day on the way back to land Chris landed a Legal red emperor , we tried for hours after that but we couldnt find anymore.

we headed back to land for a good rest and I was happy for my mate to land one and frustrated not to have landed one myself .

We had a break in the weather next day and yep 5 days fishing in a row we fished .

we had a really go break after that and the following looked bleak wind wise.

we had other activities like taking the boat into the  creek and exploring Agnes water and Gladstone.

Our 3rd last day we had a break and headed out for an overnighter again but that night anchored 75km away from land was windy and looked like we where heading home with tails between our legs but someone was looking out over us as the  morning was amazing so we went to the surrounding reefs for trout then turn of the tide we went for reds.

Didnt take Long before I got my Dream fish, A Red Emperor , Man was I Jumping for Joy.

we got another before the sharks moved in and I was onto an Amberjack of approx 25kg and was savaged, I would have loved to have landed that but wow what a fight and Only 5 meters near the boat before I lost most of the fish, Only the head remaining .

we got back that night and cleaned up, slept, got up sat morning to clean the house and the Long drive home to tall this amazing story Today.

Hope you Enjoy the Photos 

 

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10 minutes ago, Scratchie said:

What a trip and half basil. Some amazing photos and fish there mate! Congrats 👏👏👏👏👏

I’m sure there would have been some good stories on the trip back home! 

Cheers scratchie!!! 

Having my Brother over from Tasmania and my Long time fishraider mate Pongrass 18 foter Chris, we had Jokes, avoided Kangaroos only Just , too much Maccas and putting on 5kg in two weeks, yeah I have many strories lol. Now back to my diet 

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13 hours ago, Basil D said:

yeah first time up and didnt know exactly how much i needed and also we may have wanted to cruise another 100km north but decided against it

When I took my boat out around Musgrave I had a plan to travel further north and south, unfortunately I ended up carrying 4 extra drums of fuel around that weren't needed. Also 4 20lt containers of water which all add up to a very heavy boat when it's only being pushed by a 70hp!!!!

I had another trip planned up there for the last school hols but the weather stopped that one. This post has got me thinking of trying again in the next hols in a couple of weeks.

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5 hours ago, JonD said:

When I took my boat out around Musgrave I had a plan to travel further north and south, unfortunately I ended up carrying 4 extra drums of fuel around that weren't needed. Also 4 20lt containers of water which all add up to a very heavy boat when it's only being pushed by a 70hp!!!!

I had another trip planned up there for the last school hols but the weather stopped that one. This post has got me thinking of trying again in the next hols in a couple of weeks.

you have to go back, dont deny yourself 

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On 9/16/2019 at 2:44 PM, Basil D said:

you have to go back, dont deny yourself 

Ok you persuaded me, heading up in just over a week if the weather stays good. This time it will be just me and my son, with far less gear!!!!

Would love to get him a red emperor.

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9 minutes ago, JonD said:

Ok you persuaded me, heading up in just over a week if the weather stays good. This time it will be just me and my son, with far less gear!!!!

Would love to get him a red emperor.

awesome, wish I was going back already, next year is too long to wait.

 

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2 hours ago, Basil D said:

awesome, wish I was going back already, next year is too long to wait.

 

I notice there are a few boats around you and a red marker, what area is this as I don't see any boats once I get 60-80k offshore normally.

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