Seisia - Blog 4

Before we went out fishing today we called into the Tackle and Bait Shop at New Mapoon.  The owner was extremely helpful with local knowledge of fishing spots and weather.  Here we learnt of the numerous tides that this area gets and how they are relevant only for creeks/rivers.  The new knowledge we obtained was about tidal stream predictions for this area and how that affects bottom bashing .  Our loss of gear the previously day was due to not fishing the slack.

Wind was again picking up this afternoon so we went out to fish in the shelter of Possession island.  We followed the coastal route which was a lot shallower and we had to navigate through the area.  Trolling this area got a nice Mackerel.  Wind picked up at lunch so we headed back to Seisia.

Stay still Mac trying to get a photo.

The plan the following day was to head out to Possession island again in the sheltered water and stay till after 1pm as the wind has been settling later in the afternoon.  Around the headlands we bottom bashed but it was too windy and not on the slack so we trolled along the edge of reefs around Possession Island.  Before long Queenies were smashing our lures.  Kiss and release for these fish apart from the one poor fellow we needed for bait.

Fishing around Possession Island 

Queenies Galore - Lots of fun to catch.

On numerous days visibility was down to 100 mtrs as wind and rain squalls came through.  Fishing today even in  the shelter of the island did not protect us from the wind and rain.  The trip back was again hairy with water coming in on the side of the boat.  Nothing dangerous just very uncomfortable.

As we neared Seisia the weather cleared up some so we fished around Parau and Red Islands but no more luck today.

That afternoon at camp local fishermen were selling fresh live crayfish they had just caught.  YUM....  Gene had investigated catching crayfish but at $25, there is no way I was letting him in the water with the Sharks and Crocodiles.  Our resident Croc had made his appearance on a number of occasions and I thought he had a glint in his eye!

Magnificent Crayfish

We trundled on down with our neighbours and celebrated the 2nd win for Queensland in State of Origin at the local fishing club.  Great night had by all, assured by the result.  GO QLD !!

Can't come to 'Cape York' without a visit to the Tip which consisted of the photograph and a trip to the Croc Tent.  It was nice to see the same lady at the Croc Tent and she is a complete darling and a wealth of knowledge. A must for anyone heading up this way.

The Tip

Seafood diet continues with fish for lunch and Crayfish for dinner.

Dinner - definitely could get used to this.