NormC
05-01-2007, 04:10 PM
Hi guys, I’ve got another topic going at the moment on Lenthalls. (Fishing and Camping at Lenthalls). Looking to do a bit more around the same time. The story is that we are heading to Fraser Island for about 4 days over Australia Day week-end. ‘Clean-Up Fraser’ is on and we go out there each year for it. All the SE QLD 4WD Clubs go out and are each allocated an area to clean up; amazing the amount of rubbish we remove each year. We go with the Gold Coast 4WD Club.
Anyway, I’ve convinced my wife to head up to the area a few days early and to stay 4 or 5 days after we return to the mainland, a total trip of around 14 days. Last time I took her to Awoonga she had a good time, but complained about the distance (and the fact that all she caught was a Cat Fish). I’ve convinced her that since we will be ‘in the area’ we should take advantage of it.
We will fish Lenthalls, probably before we head to Fraser. I’ll hopefully drop the boat and fold up trailer with some friends in Hervey Bay (hope they are home) so we don’t have to cart it to Fraser (towing the camper trailer is enough). After Fraser, I though we would hit Awoonga or Monduran, or possibly both. I’ve fished Awoonga before (camped at the Boyne River camp ground), but have not yet fished Monduran. It’ll be 29th Jan before we hit either place, so hopefully the holiday crowds will have dissipated somewhat.
We will have done 3 days (4 nights camp) at Lenthalls before Fraser. I’m figuring 2 days (3 nights) at Monduran, then up to Awoonga for 2 days (3 nights), before the long (well 7 hours) trip home.
So, to my questions:
For those how know each of these dams, is that a good distribution of time? Can easily be changed if the fishing is likely to be batter or more pleasant at any of the dams.
At Monduran, can we camp near the water and leave the boat in the water (means I don’t have to set up the fold up trailer as I will at the other places. This can get a bit tedious on this sort of trip with lots of short stops. Makes set up and pull down a bit quicker and easier.
I generally target specific species when fishing. But for my wife, I just want her to catch some fish, preferably a barra. She is yet to catch a fish on a lure and still struggles a bit with the continuous casting. For her, I’ll probably do some trolling to give her the best chance with least effort. What lures will be best for this at Lenthalls and Monduran?
Any other tips for this little excursion?
Norm C
Anyway, I’ve convinced my wife to head up to the area a few days early and to stay 4 or 5 days after we return to the mainland, a total trip of around 14 days. Last time I took her to Awoonga she had a good time, but complained about the distance (and the fact that all she caught was a Cat Fish). I’ve convinced her that since we will be ‘in the area’ we should take advantage of it.
We will fish Lenthalls, probably before we head to Fraser. I’ll hopefully drop the boat and fold up trailer with some friends in Hervey Bay (hope they are home) so we don’t have to cart it to Fraser (towing the camper trailer is enough). After Fraser, I though we would hit Awoonga or Monduran, or possibly both. I’ve fished Awoonga before (camped at the Boyne River camp ground), but have not yet fished Monduran. It’ll be 29th Jan before we hit either place, so hopefully the holiday crowds will have dissipated somewhat.
We will have done 3 days (4 nights camp) at Lenthalls before Fraser. I’m figuring 2 days (3 nights) at Monduran, then up to Awoonga for 2 days (3 nights), before the long (well 7 hours) trip home.
So, to my questions:
For those how know each of these dams, is that a good distribution of time? Can easily be changed if the fishing is likely to be batter or more pleasant at any of the dams.
At Monduran, can we camp near the water and leave the boat in the water (means I don’t have to set up the fold up trailer as I will at the other places. This can get a bit tedious on this sort of trip with lots of short stops. Makes set up and pull down a bit quicker and easier.
I generally target specific species when fishing. But for my wife, I just want her to catch some fish, preferably a barra. She is yet to catch a fish on a lure and still struggles a bit with the continuous casting. For her, I’ll probably do some trolling to give her the best chance with least effort. What lures will be best for this at Lenthalls and Monduran?
Any other tips for this little excursion?
Norm C