Townsville Fisho's - NQ Fisho's Lets Take on Mission or Kurrimine Beach

[levinge]

Well I've had 24 hours to mull it over in my head and I think that we Fishos from Townsville to Cairns should have a big get together and fish on the Reefs off Kurrimine and Mission Beach.

So far I am thinking of making the home base for the M&G at either Kurrimine or Mission Beach.

Would like to hear from all interested in putting this together, in relation to the following:

Base Location: Kurrimine or Mission

Dates: thinking of January, February or March 2009 (takes that long
to organise)

Accommodation: King Reef Resort or Mission Beach (Big Caravan/Cabin Park
on the Beach)

Amenities: Kurrimine has minimal amenities, 1 shop/fuel station, pubs etc
Mission Beach: has Pubs, cafes, supermarket, lots of other stuff

Ramp Access: Kurrimine (beach only) or drive to Mourilyan Harbour Single Lane,
lots of parking. 30 mins north of Kurrimine
Mission Beach - Dual Lane all Tides Ramp, good amount of
parking spots. 5 mins from Camp

Fishing - I'll leave that up to you

Numbers of People Interested: ???

I am leaning toward Mission Beach as the location, as it has a bit more to offer than Kurrimine Beach, however, I will follow the Majority Vote.

Now its up to you guys and girls. Lets here you options/opinions???

Just a footnote added Jan 2009

added to the thread by Disorderly:

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I just emailed Alistair Pike of Dunk Island Sportsfishing Charters...he is a local guy who runs a 7-8 metre plate boat around the islands and out to the reef...

He also has a bait and tackle shop at Nth Mission between the Hideaway and the clump point ramp directly across from the beach on the main drag about a km or so north of the shops....

He is willing to give all Ausfish members a 10% discount on bait and tackle...

He is also a good bloke and I've found him to be the most helpful guy when its comes to general fishing info locally...

There will be someone there all weekend as they live onsite....

So stop by and mention that you are an ausfish member to get the discount and you may even get some advise as to where the fish are to be found...

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[Scott nthQld]

Sounds like a good idea Brett. I'm sort of leaning towards March....still got a few items the boat needs, and it will be a bit (Ok maybe not much, but I'll take what I can get) cooler. Also depends on the weather, as you know my boat is not as capable as yours, but a good day will see me out with the best of them.

Hopefully I can get my ass into gear and get all the essentials. If the weather predictions are good, I'll take my boat up and will have a spare seat, if not then if I still end up going, I'll be the first to volunteer my services as a deckie........Thats if everything goes ahead.....

If I'm deckie-ing, it'd be safe to say we could expect some fish like this one I caught last night as a deckie for Ronnie

[levinge]

Ron stopped by this morning and mention he gave up the only squid you guys managed to find, pity a GT and not a thumper Finger instead, apparently you need some time at the gym to boost your stamina LOL, just jokes, good fish, bet the arms and back are still stiff!!!

March would probably suit me also, we can hope for glass weather and then everyone will have some fun, if not, take alot of panadol!!!!

[Scott nthQld]

Yeah, Brett, tell me about it. I was absolutely rooted after that, probably would've done better if I had've breathed through the whole thing though, they're were plenty of times I was holding my breath for extended periods! I always thought I was reasonably fit, but after that, I'm seriously considering doing some of that dreaded excersise stuff.

[fish-n-dive]

I'm in and as usual am easy on the location & date.

[ronnien]

i will need a bigger boat other wise can only hope for better weather.

ron.

[ferrett]

I would be keen to go also, March sounds good to i think close to easter and water cools down a little. Hopefully i wont have my current boat then though i need to sell it as a deposit for my big toy next year....... But yes like i said i am keen but might need to bum a spare seat.

[Wahoo]

i be in this, thou around Easter time can get a bit windy, and just as long as Scott ( Disorderly ) can be in my team as we will kick you ar$$, sounds like a great M/G Levinge, either place is good for me

Daz

[disorderly]

i will need a bigger boat other wise can only hope for better weather.

ron.

I'm sure myself or someone else will have a deckie spot for you,Ron...



MB offers the advantage of a close all weather/tide ramp and a fishable/crabbable estuary (hull river - launch from Sth Mission)..... if the usual crap weather turns up....

But then again Cardwell offers fishable area's in almost all weather...and also accessible with smaller craft...although a bit further to the main reefs...something to think about,anyway...

Anywhere hereabouts sounds good though...

Scott

[disorderly]

i be in this, thou around Easter time can get a bit windy, and just as long as Scott ( Disorderly ) can be in my team as we will kick you ar$$, sounds like a great M/G Levinge, either place is good for me

Daz

Yeah Daz...looking forward to taking on the Townsville Tiddlers Club .

[ronnien]

come on boys, i can pull fish from the bath tub

ron.

[matmuller85]

I am in hopefully weather is good doesnt worry me to much but.

[matmuller85]

PS Ron when am i going to take you out so you can show me the bath tub trick

[levinge]

Sounds like we have some interesting banter starting, just what I like to see, a little healthy competition!!!!

As I said, I am open to all info/opinions.....

Watch this space

[fish-n-dive]

I'll be taking the troops but they don't do too well in the sea so will have room for a deckie or two...............