dougtovey Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 HEY RAIDERS Just returned from a trip up north qld escaping from the cold city for a week had a ball in the rivers up their, fishing for g.t s, queenies, tarpon, sootys, jungle perch and jacks no barra were found. Set out on the last day keen for my 1st mangrove jack and in the last half an hour of my trip i finally hooked into one land based on the other side of the river, pulling it out free from a nasty looking snag and getting it to the other side of the river we noticed his best mate wasnt leaving his side following him in all the way to our feet. After getting a few shots we sent him back to his home and then straight of to the airport. we were fishing the russell river. this is my first post hope you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Welcome Jitterbug looked liked you had a great time in that warmer weather. Jack looks great. Congrates . Cheers LALA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 jitterbug. Nice jack, did you get any other good fish? Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 mate. That's a nice jack to open your account with. That's a good lookin' lure it has in its mouth ... what is it? Did you get any other quality fish on the trip like the jack? Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo1203 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 And great fish. Im still waiting too catch me a jack.well done.` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Jitterbug Great first post with a nice looking Jack Heading to Cairns in Sept with Sorro and hoping to get into the local Jacks and some Emperor and Coral Trout Is that near the airport where the highway bridge is, I 've been checking that area on Google Earth and it looks good for Jack Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougtovey Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 yeah fellas we got some good fingermark in the daintree river and gt s and queenies on the flats down at hinchenbrook channel. the lure was from ecogear but not sure of the name of it cause i cant find it anymore out thier. the russel river is about half an hour south of cairns and is an amazing looking river watch out for the crocs and have fun good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcha11 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Great Jack mate, congrats. Im still waiting for the day that I bring in one of these beauties. Ive had my fair share of losses tho. And well done on letting her go to fight another day. I've heard their not the fastest breeders and are slow at maturing. Good one mate. Charmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Yeah DT!! That grin's awsome!!! pretty pumped to get the jack huh??? Sounds like fun!!! Im very jealous! Edited August 5, 2008 by fishlexic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Mate of mine owns a pub up near there at a place called Macnade. It's on the road that takes you down to the Lucinda sugar wharf which is basically the entrance to the Hinchinbrook Passage. I was up there a few years ago and caught a Jack about that size in the local creek - not very good eating imo though. Oh , and yes , they do have their resident croc in the nearby creek. He does fishing holidays with boats available as well if any one is interested, staying at the pub. Not real flash, but the tucker's good and the p*** is cold. Swordie, is this ok?? Cheers, Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Mate looking at the backdrop of your photo, it looks like a magic place to throw a line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougtovey Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Mate of mine owns a pub up near there at a place called Macnade. It's on the road that takes you down to the Lucinda sugar wharf which is basically the entrance to the Hinchinbrook Passage. I was up there a few years ago and caught a Jack about that size in the local creek - not very good eating imo though. Oh , and yes , they do have their resident croc in the nearby creek. He does fishing holidays with boats available as well if any one is interested, staying at the pub. Not real flash, but the tucker's good and the p*** is cold. Swordie, is this ok?? Cheers, Russ. tuffy that sounds insane ill keep that in mind when im up their next thanks mate. and yes it is an amazing place to fish best country we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 tuffy that sounds insane ill keep that in mind when im up their next thanks mate. and yes it is an amazing place to fish best country we have. Ahhh north Queensland, i often stay at a quiet suger town called Taylors Beach, near Lucinda..... great part of this magnificent country. I know the pub your talking about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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