Basil D Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 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 theĀ 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 usĀ asĀ theĀ 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 PhotosĀ Ā 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scratchie Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 What a trip and half basil. Some amazing photos and fish there mate! Congrats ššššš Iām sure there would have been some good stories on the trip back home!Ā Cheers scratchie!!!Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Awsome trip, looks like you had a ton of fuel onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Scratchie said: What a trip and half basil. Some amazing photos and fish there mate! Congrats ššššš Iām sure there would have been some good stories on the trip back home!Ā Cheers scratchie!!!Ā 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 dietĀ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, JonD said: Awsome trip, looks like you had a ton of fuel onboard. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Great effort there Basil, nice fish, especially the emperors. Just have to hook smaller fish so you can pull them up faster before the sharks grab them.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Some awesome fish mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Wow alright Ā Ā Great pics & stunning looking fishĀ Ā Some truly tasty species there! Ā Nice looking kebabs toĀ š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 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 yourselfĀ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Great report and Super photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Like a dream come true Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) On 9/16/2019 at 2:44 PM, Basil D said: you have to go back, dont deny yourselfĀ 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. Edited September 24, 2019 by JonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 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. Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Basil D said: awesome, wish I was going back already, next year is too long to wait. Ā 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 60-80kĀ offshore normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Great reports and photos Basil. Thanks for sharing with us. bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 7 hours ago, JonD said: 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 60-80kĀ offshore normally. Might be the moorings inside Fitzroy Lagoon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 17 hours ago, JonD said: 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 60-80kĀ offshore normally. Fitzroy reef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) On 9/25/2019 at 6:32 AM, big Neil said: Great reports and photos Basil. Thanks for sharing with us. bn my pleasureĀ Big Neil Edited September 26, 2019 by Basil D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakelad Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Wow, thanks for sharing, what an epic adventure and fantastic memories! Love the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 4 hours ago, lakelad said: Wow, thanks for sharing, what an epic adventure and fantastic memories! Love the photos. My Pleasure Lakelad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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