Whitsundays fishing!

[Hutcho]

I agree with Jeffo, Shifty, once you visit our shores, you won't want to leave! And after taking a peek at the boat you're hiring for the Whitsundays, I'd say you're in for a grand time whether or not you catch a big bag of fish or not. But best of luck anyhow on your adventure.

Remember...tight lines!
Hutcho.

[krazyfisher]

yep
you will get more help from the tackle shop if you buy it from them and their prices as as good as anywhere

[jeffo]

i checked out the link to the cruiser... looks a treat. does any one know how much it is? would be good to get a few super keen fishos and do a trip out on it, use it as a mother ship.

[Shifty]

Jeffo the cost was $1850 for five days and two days free. Obviously there are hidden costs like insurance, fuel, mooring costs etc so best to do a wee bit of digging first. If you click back on the link you can find out more from the site. I think I should be on some sort of commision for this from the company hiring the boat! Hutchy, my girl lives in Sydney so I'm sure I will be back on yer shores after this visit. 8)Cheers again lads.

Shifty

[DaneCross]

Shifty, the boat looks great! Travels at 6kn too - perfect trolling speed! We hired a yacht up there a few years back, best holiday ever [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]. We didn't fish that hard, but trolled a mackerel spoon on a handline whenever we were underway.. only managed 1, but the fish was just a bonus when your on holiday in such a magnificent area.
I'd suggest you do the same, maybe not with a spoon, but a heavy duty handline and a couple of good trolling lures would do the job. Then when you're anchored, a sinker on top of a baited hook dropped over the side is a cheap and easy option. I'm suggesting a handline as its very cheap compared to a rod/reel set up and if your only going to use it for 7 days it'll probly do what you want it to do - catch fish!
Enjoy your stay,
DC

[DaneCross]

Forgot to mention that there are a number of areas that are closed to fishing, make sure you suss these out before dropping the line over.
Good luck,
DC