Good places to fish up north
Submitted: Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 09:59
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Pony181
Hello all.
Im on my way up the east coast of Australia at the moment.
My plan is to do alot of land based fishing and target some big fish any way possible.At the moment im nearly in Makay and from there ill be heading further north and then on to the west coast. I have a 2wd campervan so some spots i wont be able to get to but any advice on some good land based spots would be good(or do most most beaches produce).Ill also be looking at doing some fishing charters (any good ones i must do?)
what is the Deal with fishing licences ? do i need one? if so how much?
Any a dvice would be greatly appreciated ,
cheers
Reply By: DIO - Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 11:00
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 11:00
Perhaps the locals. They can also advise you regarding fishing licence etc. Never know, you might even get to learn of some 'secret spots' !!
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Follow Up By: handy - Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 14:48
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 14:48
dont need one for saltwater in QLD or NT
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Reply By: Member - Tony & Julie (FNQ) - Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 16:13
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 16:13
Pony181 - :-) Nice try - Not sure there is a fisherman out there that would answer this question on line.
In the
water is a good start :-).
Other factors come in to play up this way as
well as a good spot. You need the right tide the right day and the right weather.
I suggest for the right information that you call in to the local Tackle
shop at each spot and buy some bait, when there ask for a spot to try. Most of the locals that run these shops like to point a person in the right direction because it brings them back.
Me i will tell you where to fish, but most likely you will not try it again :-) Cheers Tony
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Reply By: Angler - Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 17:18
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 17:18
Lucky you are fishing the east coast, WA has exorbitant license fees now family of four over $1200.00 for the year. You need a license to fish specific fresh
water dams, available at local fishing tackle stores.
About the
Townsville area only.
Fishing charters ? May I suggest Eddie Riddle fish city charters 0408 767 387
I don't have any interest in eddies charters though I do know he can catch barra in a bathtub. Very experienced local bloke.
Also Andrew Mead is worth a look up , don't know his phone number however he has been chartering the local
creek for some years now.
Pooley
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony & Julie (FNQ) - Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 17:27
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 at 17:27
Angler - I do not live in
Townsville anymore, maybe we could give him some of the good spots there :-)
Is Magnetic Island a Green Zone yet? I used to have a great spot there for catching large Queenie's and Scarlet Sea Perch. Also a couple of good barra spots across the southern bay. Cheers Tony
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