TOYOTA FRASER ISLAND FISHING EXPO

[DaveSue_Fishos_Two]

Why is it that every single thing that happens which may affect recreational fisherpersons you feel it necessary to take the stick to everyone for supposedly 'sitting on their bums', Derek. I am sure you can't know what we may or may not do behind the scenes by contacting our local members of parliament etc. So many of your posts reflect your negativity, and perhaps that is why so much of the "News" section receives such little acknowledgement. One only has to look at the posts in that section to confirm this.
Please don't get me wrong on this, I do not wish to sound derogratory to your thoughts and opinions, but I do think that at times you are too quick to judge people and lock everyone into the same category.

I do hope this constructive criticism will be taken in the spirit it is offered.

Cheers
Dave

[Any_Weather]

Guys, I think this thread is taking a bit of a detour in the wrong direction. I am sure this topic was placed in good spirit to find out who was going to the comp and to help with info for any new comers who requested it. The debate about who is or is not doing what, needs to be a different thread altogether. Bring on 2006 Comp and lets hope 2007 happens as well. This was not placed to upset anyone, only to keep the friendly nature that this comp instills in its competitors.

Thanks
Lee

[revs57]

Can someone please put info up??? A fact sheet or something, perhaps a web site where I can check it out? I've googled it to find only touristy info, not for potential candidates.

Love to know what's entailed...what arrangements for camping, powered/non powered...how much sites are for the week, other logistical requirements, availability of fuel etc, when registrations are due, how that happens, etc, etc,etc

I'm sure we can muster a crew now the minister for finance has approved the project in principle...just need more info

Thanks

Rhys

[DR]

Can someone please put info up??? A fact sheet or something, perhaps a web site where I can check it out? I've googled it to find only touristy info, not for potential candidates.

Love to know what's entailed...what arrangements for camping, powered/non powered...how much sites are for the week, other logistical requirements, availability of fuel etc, when registrations are due, how that happens, etc, etc,etc

I'm sure we can muster a crew now the minister for finance has approved the project in principle...just need more info

Thanks

Rhys

hi Revs,
i haven't looked through it,but is this any help..
cheers

http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/events/...97_282,00.html

[DR]

Why is it that every single thing that happens which may affect recreational fisherpersons you feel it necessary to take the stick to everyone for supposedly 'sitting on their bums', Derek. I am sure you can't know what we may or may not do behind the scenes by contacting our local members of parliament etc. So many of your posts reflect your negativity, and perhaps that is why so much of the "News" section receives such little acknowledgement. One only has to look at the posts in that section to confirm this.
Please don't get me wrong on this, I do not wish to sound derogratory to your thoughts and opinions, but I do think that at times you are too quick to judge people and lock everyone into the same category.

I do hope this constructive criticism will be taken in the spirit it is offered.

Cheers
Dave

i just started a long reply to your comment, & then decided i couldnt be bothered..

[revs57]

Thanks DR,

just what the Dr ordered (hehehe)

Cheers

Rhys

[Any_Weather]

Rhys, mate the trip is a logistical nightmare but well worth the effort. You really need to take everything for the week with you. This includes fuel, ice, freezers (if you desire), generator and bait. You can buy fuel up there but it is very expensive and who knows how old, you can get ice but once again VERY expensive. We go up on the Wednesday before the comp starts and we camp up past ocean lake which is about 7km from where the comp site is and about 8km from where the general boat parking area is. All the camps sites closer are already taken by Wednesday. The rangers are very strict when camping in regards to tidyness of camps, especially for the protection of dingoes, so all food must be LOCKED in boxes and no rubbish left around. Generally most of the larger boats require 2 vehicles (yours will) to get through the hard going sand and also to get the amount of fuel and gear up there for the duration. Another thing to take note of is that you are only allowed to keep a maximum of 50lt of fuel at any campsite. I think they must turn a blind eye as there is a lot of BIG boats up there that would nearly need that amount to start. We have a 6.5m plate alloy centre cab and it is probably the average size up there with alot of boats alot bigger. I honestly dont know how they get some of them up there. Launching the boats into the gutter is not generally too bad but depending on the gutter at the time it can be very shallow at low tide. The lifesavers do a great job and place a marker bouy to mark the channel back into the gutter. Mate I wont make this so long that it bores you but if you need any other info just say so. Once again, it is definatly worth the effort.
Lee

[revs57]

Thanks for the insight Lee, Check your PM

Thanks again

Rhys

[hundgie]

You could be real nauti and go up to fraser not pay the entry fee, still go fishing and try to catch the biggest fish, show it off to all the boys and look like an absolute tool.

[Lazybugger]

Rhys,

In regard to fees, its all national park so $4 per person per night. (unless thats gone up). The Manta Ray barge cost me $70 a couple of weeks ago but usually there is a bit of discounting for competitors during that week, costs extra for trailers/boats.

Lee is right about the rangers being right on the button with regard to tidy campsites and Dingo security. You need to have everything locked up when its not in use, even the washing detergent. The rangers actually run a comp on tidiest camp and you can be guaranteed at least one visit during the week to make sure you are compliant with at the least the basic rules.

If you aren't towing up a boat and are just doing the beach section then you need to rig up some sort of live tank attached to your 4wd. Usually a large plastic container with an pump. You'll need this to get your fish live for the Catch, Weigh & Release comp. Remember if you are targetting Flatties to make the tank long enough (70cm) so a flattie can lie straight otherwise they will cirl up permanently if laying bent for a couple of hours. Even if you are going in the boating section, it might not be a bad idea as there are usually a couple of days too windy to get out on the boat.

We usually take 2-3 chescold freezers (on gas) in our camp (normally about 6 guys) and have engles/waeco's in the cars. A generator is sometimes taken, but we only use it once or twice for a few hours to charge up batteries for the lighting or use a linisher to sharpen the knives. To get all of this up there we have 2 offroad trailers.

The most important thing is to consider how much rum, coke & beer you will need. Nothing worse than running out. But you do need a designated driver each day as the Police are up there every year doing RBT's

Cheers

Scott

[revs57]

Thanks for your insight Scott...

Things are smoking along...nearly got a crew...not that I thought that would be a problem...3 4x4's should get us over the nasty bits, and give us enough carrying capacity for freezers, fuel and bevereges...oh yeah, we'll bring some food too...

The boyZ are getting toey....and I think that's a good thing

See you all there

Rhys

[insideout]

and on the rough days ,champagne pools is worth a look

[sempre]

Sempre will be there as always,


Towed by a nissan , dont care about the subsidy , that 25 dollar subsidy will be blown out the exhaust pipe through Indian Head anyway .

Own a Nissan and always will , but , love the Toyota comp.

BTW Meet and Great at our house before the comp starts.

[Reel_Obsession]

Went last year with a mate and fished from his boat. Totally awesome week, has to be seen to be believed.
Will be there this year with the new Whittley SeaLegend and a crew of enthusiastic deckies.
Bring on May.

[karl_enchelmaier]

can't wait till i finish all this studying and get a job so i can get up there and join in the fun and games, sounds like good times and good mates. see you there in a year or two