Just back from Fraser (Updated with photos)

[whynott]

We got back the other night from Fraser after a week camping at the last camping ground south of Indian Head.

When we arrived on the island, the rangers were doing a control burn off on the southern end of the island and gave us reduced visibility:





The first couple of days, we were only catching 2 tailor each a day.
Opening of the closed section on Wednesday was unreal.
We fished Waddy Point this year off the rocks and I landed 3 and dropped 2 big tailor, just with in sight of the rocks. First one was caught on a pilly, then the others were caught on spinning lures, something I had never tried before.
Biggest one came in at 58cms.

Here is a photo of what the gutter near Indian Head was like on our last day:



A few tailor from a morning of fishing:



There were the most amount of whales up there this year then I have seen there before.
The tracks are very dry and boggy.
Indian Head cutting is not too difficult to get through, but Champagne Pools cutting is a bit tricky which resulted in a few cars getting in trouble.
The track to Orchard Beach is desperate need of a grader to do some work on it. I would hate to be towing a boat up there along the track now compared to when we were up there for the comp earlier this year in May.
We had a fantastic time with fabulous weather.

The Live Fibre surf rod that I won from the Moreton Bay Classic comp got a real workout.....

Photos of a couple of sunrises:











Graham.

[whynott]

I had problems with attaching the photos, but now is fixed.
Graham.

[deefa66]

Well done, good report nice photos

[lunatic]

G'day Graham,
Mate, top report and awesome photos. We have been going to Fraser at least once a year, but we miss out this year because we are going overseas. Your photos make me want to pack up and head for the barge right now!
Cheers,
Lunatic

[whynott]

Yeah, my wife and myself go up there the same time each year at the same time of year and have a great time.
Graham.

[hakuna]

Must be damn close to where we camp each year after easter, beautiful part of the world

cheers

[Stik-ugly]

Great photos whynott ,I'm heading up on Friday night for a week and after seeing your photos I'm counting down the hours

[Swindells]

Nice report and photo's mate.

[whynott]

Must be damn close to where we camp each year after easter, beautiful part of the world

cheers

Just a magic spot watching the whales go past the camp site every day,
Graham.

[whynott]

Great photos whynott ,I'm heading up on Friday night for a week and after seeing your photos I'm counting down the hours

Hope you have as much fun as us.
Good luck.
We are counting down the days for next year.
Graham.

[For Steve]

Hi Graham

Excellent photos and nice report mate. We camped at Waddy Point last week. It was an awesome trip - only 50 weeks and 3 days until our next Fraser adventure. Thinking about camping south of Indian Head next year.

We fished Indian Head for the opening. Plenty of good tailor caught on pillies - best went 54cm. Spun up a few at Ngkala Rocks during the week also.

Til next time,
Brad

[Mattg68]

excellent report whynott. looks like the crowds are gathering. you gotta love Fraser don't ya.

matt

[bondy99]

G'day Whynott,

Very impressed with your photos, can you tell me what software programme did you use for this.

Impressive fish too. Worth the effort, well done.

Peter

[whynott]

G'day Whynott,

Very impressed with your photos, can you tell me what software programme did you use for this.

Impressive fish too. Worth the effort, well done.

Peter

Peter,
No program needed.
Put the photos on photobucket and copied the link.
Buy the way, the photos have not been touched up at all.
Graham.

[whynott]

Great photos whynott ,I'm heading up on Friday night for a week and after seeing your photos I'm counting down the hours

Hope you have a great trip just like us.
Good luck and look forward to your report when you get back.
Graham.