antonywardle Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi All I got the chance to head up to Darwin to chase the Barra. Last year was a "dry" wet season and that meant that the Barra were hard to find. I ended up with a treble in my hand and not much else. This year, there was plenty of water so the run off was promising to be excellent. We arrived at a very nice look boat ramp on the Daley River and proceeded to drive 3 hours down stream to the mother ship. Then we were off fishing. I managed to get my first ever Barra, a 50 cm. Quick photo and back in the water Then over the next few days, I caught some more including this 65cm keeper Very happy with that. Managed to get a few new species on my list, including a 3 1/2 metre lemon shark, a parrot fish and a tricky snapper. There is a nice spot called Red cliffs where we tried trawling. Got on to a couple of nice Barra, but ended up losing them and half a dozen lures when they took off around the rocks. Still Its a nice looking place. Anyway, I had a great time and hoping to get back there next year. thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Antony Sounds like a great adventure and a successful trip! Good to break the duck, then you start to enjoy the fishing a bit more. A good selection of other species there as well and looks like the conditions were pleasant as well. SImilar species to what I caught on a trip to Weipa a few weeks ago. That 'parrot fish' looks like a black spot tusk fish - top quality eating and they fight hard for their size. Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Great report mate. That entire experience is on my bucket list, but unlikely to happen. Your report emphasises just how good these trips can be. Great photos too! Cheers, BN Edited May 27, 2017 by big Neil additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Great report Anthony! Totally different fishing up there! Congrats on your first Barra. Ive been to the top end twice and yet to tick that one! Well done cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 good stuff ..great report im envious..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 thanks for the comments guys. Its worth a trip up there, even if you don't catch anything although catching something is a great bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC H Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 good stuff antony good to tick a few of the list wish that was me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 theres a nice couple of barramundi for your first ones those cliffs looks amazing but a pain about the ones that busted you off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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