Hi folks
Ruth and I are heading up to the Engonia Races (about 120ks north of Bourke) via Straddie in a couple of weeks time and was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a bit of land based swoffing.
As this will be our first time on the island I obviously have no idea (as many of you already know) as to where to start so any pointers will be a great help.
Thanks in advance

Rob

Hi Rob,

I went there a couple of times a long time ago. Took the spin rod. First time in May, there were loads of kings and other surface fish around. Rocks at Point Lookout are definitely fishable with a fly rod, depending on the wind direction. I had a couple of great days on the kings in between surf sessions.

Second time was in October. Not many fish at all. A few small tuna around, but I did not catch any. Tiny surf too, but clean and fun.

Other than the rocks at Point Lookout, you are probably going to be fishing the beach for the usual species. Not sure if there are flats on the Moreton Bay side.

We returned to Sunny Sydney last Sunday and as always the trip was way too short!
Straddie is a great place for a visit with heaps to see and do ie: watch the seemingly endless parade of whales, plenty of opportunities for fishing off the rocks and the beaches, 4w driving along the beaches that have heaps of camping areas just in behind the dunes and dining on some of the freshest sea food available anywhere.
I didn't get that many opportunities to fish with most of my time spent exploring the island, however I did spend a very plesant late afternoon session casting chromies off the rocks just around the corner from Cylinders Beach, no fish but nice just to hang out.
Here are a few pics.
Enjoy

Rob

Big Bird on main beach

Sea Eagle on the wing

Oh did I mention the surf cranks .
This day was 5' and three guys just got out of the water leaving the line up empty, haven't seen that in Sydney for the last 30 years or so

Rob