Ideas For Barramundi Fishing
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:30
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Member - michael H (NSW)
Hi All I need some tips /advise about a barra fishing trip I’m planning for next September-October for approx 4 – 5 days fly in fly out with the Mrs. Was thinking about Wiepa or
Cape York,
Darwin, Tiwi Island. I don’t know much about the areas But love my fishing and a dream would be to be let loose with a guide in barra waters for two days and a couple more days to take in the sights .Only a short stay because the kids will be looked after for the duration in
Sydney. I would love to here about your trip/s and if you have recommendations of
places or guides other than what I have listed.Unfortunately I also have a budget so five star is out
Thanks Michael H
Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:39
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:39
Michael ,
I can recommend
Darwin Barra Fishing . I have been into Arnhem land with them three times and also done the South and East Alligator , the Mary and the Daly with them . Very professional and they work really hard to get you fish .
I have fished with many outfits up there over the years , but they are the best - in my humble opinion .
October should be a good time .
Tight lines ,
Willie .
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:49
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 21:49
Thanks Willie Thats the sort of feedback I'm after. The trip is a present from my wife for my 40th next year.I'll search the net for them. Cheers
Always in debt to Exploroz for the wealth of Knowledge Its Members are willing to share.
Thanks Michael H
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 22:23
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 22:23
No probs, just had a look that remote
camp sounds good to me. I would love to have a pic like yours of ME in there photo gallery.
Thanks Michael H
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 22:32
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 22:32
Michael ,
What pic like
mine ?
You will not be able to do the remote
camp out at the island just for two days ( I don't think so anyway ) . Endyalgout ( spelt ? ) Island on the Coburg Pen. , is half a day in and the same out ( from
Darwin ).
Willie
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 23:03
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 at 23:03
On the
Darwin Barra Fishing site in there photo gallery they have a picture that you used as a rig pic a while ago holding a GT from memory. I have just emailed them about remote
camping so hope to here back from them next week sometime about packages.
Cheers Michael H
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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 09:57
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 09:57
Michael ,
Yes , your right , I have two on page 6 . You have a good memory !
That was the best Queenfish I have ever caught - not a GT - but there are heaps of small to med GTs off the coast from the island .
John owns the business - his wife is also on page 6 , holding three beautiful barra .
In 15 minutes at the island , I hooked three barra over a metre . I dropped one and landed a 102 and a 112 cm .
Willie .
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:17
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:17
just got email minimum stay 4 days at remote
camp BUGGER. Unless I can convince wife into 4 days of it ?? Wish me luck I dont like my chances.
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Reply By: Member - Terry G (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 08:17
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 08:17
Have a look at this bloke too. He did a great job for us.
http://www.icfish.com.au/
Tessa
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 09:02
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 09:02
Thanks Tessa I'll check them out. From what I can work out Sep/Oct may not be the best time for barra fishing, what time of the year would you suggest?.
Cheers Michael H
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Follow Up By: Member - Terry G (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:23
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:23
Michael
I fished July 2004 with Preston ( charter bloke) and we bagged out by 10.00am but continued all day catch & release. We didn't get any monsters - up to about 85cm, but Preston said if you want the metre plus fish the best time is May.
Hope this helps.
tessa
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Reply By: deserter - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 11:31
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 11:31
I fished Melville Island a few years back. Its about a 40 minute flight from
Darwin. Fishing was sensational. October was their recommended best month of the year.
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:31
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:31
Thanks deserter will check it out
Cheers Michael H
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 11:48
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 11:48
Michael,
Try Dean Jackson @ Cooinda. Ph: 0427 790 004
He does half & full day charters on Yellow Waters, and usually gets a few barra.
Sept/Oct is beginning to get warm, and if you come from down south, the afternoons can be a bit hot/humid. We went up there at that time a few years ago, and found it sometimes uncomfortable, and we live in west qld where it can get very hot.
Cooinda is only a couple of hours from
Darwin, so would suit your limited schedule. July/Aug would be better weather.
Hooroo...
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:43
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:43
Thanks Bob If I have to I might stay in
Darwin and book in day trips as you suggest, I could fish 5 days straight but it might be pushing it with the Mrs.
Thanks Michael H
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Reply By: tdv - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 09:06
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 09:06
Weipa is my favourite fishing spot. Plenty of guides and easy access by plane from
Cairns. You have so many fish species to choose from.
http://www.weipafishingadventures.com.au/
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Follow Up By: Member - michael H (NSW) - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:10
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:10
Thanks tdv just requested free dvd from them.
Thanks Michael H
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