Moreton Island

[Fisherman02]

thanks steve
so coming DOWN from the campsite we would start casting and retrieving slowly close in for the flatties all the while moving north towards north point which would be right with inland behind you until you get to the surf (looks like a long walk) I have inclused a map not sure if it is too big
cheers jack

[SteveCan]

Good Map Jack,

you would never get near North Point - it's about a 15k walk from Bulwer! You might get as far around the point as Bulwer is south of it. But that's ok - you can get flatty's south and north of the Bulwer wrecks - give special attention to the outflows from the freshwater creeks. Once you get up around the top of the Island you are likely to see some gentle surf - that is where the Tailor start. Don't discount the humble Dart either, they can be a lot of fun on light gear, and there can be lots of them too. they love beach worms and you can get great worms from the Bait and Tackle shop.

They tell me that you are more likely to fish well at night - but I haven't noticed much difference. Whether you get fish or not - I am sure you are going to enjoy the Island.

Cheers
Steve.

[Fisherman02]

yeh mate went there once before great place absolute beautiful. Will try fast retrives for tailor with slugs and use pillies for the flatties and for tailor. I got a 2kg block in the freezer which we can use for burley so yeh bound to get a few tailor. I know early morning is best but is that the only time they r on coz we will have to get up pretty damn early and walk probaly near heath island but it looks a bit far.
cheers jack

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

oh Jack !

what a joy to be young, dumb & full of c... (err commitment to fishing). What you are planning seems good on a map - the reality of walking Moreton is quite different.

The walk from the Bulwer Wrecks to Comboyoro Point will be enough to give you a board short rash capable of compromising your manhood. Also the inland tracks are just that - tracks & not necessarily flat - even the slightest rise when walking in soft sand is a bugger - there are some steepish rises thru the dunes of moreton.

I have pursued on foot the fabled Moreton rogue tailor at the southern end (see the inset map) walking from where the moreton barge drops off & the exit onto the surf beach near the dump & beyond. Its a fair hike even in the cool months of winter made even harder when you've found the fish & have a load on board when returning.

My advice Jack is work the area Bulwer to Comb. Pt targetting flathead & whiting dawn to dusk - make that your goal - you will have fun & be successful. Carry a chrome lure for tailor or, at this time of year, the Macks & Tuna show. For evening fun fish slabs behind the wrecks for some noah action or there is could even be some calamari waiting to be crumbed if you have a squid jig.

Spend your time fishing not walking!

chris
(learnt from experience - I still bear the scars!)

[Fisherman02]

fair enough mate
sounds good
cheers jack
p.s yeh i do have a squid jig how far r the wrecks out form bulwer? Also mate i dont think i have enough line on my reel for sharks and dont fancy taking any overheads

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

g'day jack,

when i say behind the wrecks I mean the beach behind the wrecks - you could not cast to the wrecks - #they are a fair distance out.

Also consider your water & don't waste it. A minimum of 2L drinking water per person per day. e.g Three guys for three days - that's about a 20l jerry can, unless you want to do more walking.

When are the holidays jack ? Will we see some pics of your adventure?

chris

[Fisherman02]

hey mate holds start on the 18th april will we leave on the 6:30am combie barge on the 23rd. I dont have a digital but will take a normal camera and will see if i can get some pics up. Thanks mate i checked with combie and the prices for going over haven't rised at all nor the camping fees so now its almost definite
cheers jack