Page 39 - Bush 'n Beach Fishing mag

On the move in isolation
* from P38
Tide Times Sponsored by
AUSTRALIA EAST COAST - WADDY POINT - BRISBANE BAR FRASER ISLAND
I just can’t find those fish in the 38-40cm- plus models we en- joyed catching in the Brisbane River system.
are so happy with the set up.
One would think the action can only im- prove around here as the bream congregate around the river mouth to spawn.
We have a very com- fortable mobile base and we’re excited to put the off roader through a few tests.
The trevally at the moment are the high- light of the area be- cause they cruise the drop offs looking for baitfish.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been using my wife’s 2.8m kay- ak to fish because my 4.2m model is just too cumbersome and not quite so user-friendly.
My best results have been using Shimano Squidgy Pro Prawn Wriggler Tail 65mm in Bloodworm and Eu- phausia colours.
I bit the bullet and purchased a Pryml fishing kayak from BCF and I rate this little beast.
Both appear to be natural colour patterns that the fish may be familiar with.
I love the deep well at the rear of the kayak, especially as I’ve re- moved the rear bungs to allow water to flow in and out.
I’ve encountered a number of small juve- nile giant trevally but for me bigeye trevally are the heart stoppers.
I find it the perfect place to drop a few fish and feel confident that my hard-earned catch will stay in there.
They have been smashing the plastics and that first run on a light line can often feel like you’ve just hooked a passing boat.
Part of the sacrifice for the deep well are the high sides of the Pryml kayak, which can hinder drifts on a strong south- easterly blow.
They slog away in the tide and make you battle, with the rod in one hand and using the paddle in the other to either chase or ma- noeuvre the kayak.
This would be my on- ly whine and consider- ing the majority of my trips coincide with ear- ly morning conditions, it is only an inconven- ience once and a while.
I can tell you this stop-over based in Noosa has been a blessing, and a brilliant place to spend social distancing.
Overall, it’s a great priced kayak with heaps of potential.
In the past, most of the fish I had caught were catch and release but while travelling I’ve subsidised our food source with a lit- tle hunting and gather- ing of fresh fish for the Weber.
I look forward to sharing a few yarns as soon as we’re able to begin our journey, but for now our adven- ture has started here in beautiful Noosa.
While in isolation, we’ve been fine tuning the new Vortex Black Edition caravan and we
Stay safe, healthy and tight lines.
It’s stable enough and a great little fishing platform.
Hope you enjoy a few pics from our stay, and we’re looking forward to catching up with a few stories as we travel.
www.bnb shing.com.au
Cheers, Chief and To- nia.
Bush ’n Beach Fishing, July 2020 – Page 39