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A skippers job is never over – Hinchinbrook to Palm Island leg.
February 9, 2023
Nearshore Islands/Bays/Headlands (Snapper, Jewfish, Fingermark, Dhufish) Travelling Australia
Cruising from Hinchinbrook to Palm Island our journey continues… You may recall last episode we were stuck in spectacular barra mecca Hinchinbrook Island, awaiting a ...
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Boat issues in Cardwell – Cairns to Hinchinbrook Island leg.
February 2, 2023
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
We didn’t get far! Boat issues in Cardwell have us stuck in Hinchinbrook island for the night! We knew crusing the Queensland coast in our ...
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Cruising the Queensland Coast – Departure Day
January 26, 2023
A bit of everything Travelling Australia
Cruising the Queensland Coast in our motor boat Mood Swings begins! Exhausted from all the prep and the last minute push to finish our latest ...
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Preparing for an ocean voyage – South to the Swains
January 19, 2023
Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.) Travelling Australia
Preparing for an ocean voyage can be a mission, as we also have to prep the things we are leaving behind. Like cars and house ...
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Fishing wide offshore Cairns
January 5, 2023
Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.) Offshore fishing tips
Today the goal was red emperor fishing wide offshore Cairns. In about 65 metres of water. Of course, we chose heatwave conditions to head far ...
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Reflecting on 2022
December 29, 2022
A bit of everything Travelling Australia
Well it’s the end of the year and time to start reflecting on 2022. So we can let that year go and gear up for ...
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Finding Wonky Holes in under 20 metres
December 8, 2022
Finding Wonky Holes Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.)
To find new Wonky Holes in under 20 metres nice and close to home requires searching. Some days I make it my quest to find ...
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Testing our (heavier) RMF Pillager 36 gram stick bait lures
November 24, 2022
A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots
Our RMF Pillager sinking stick bait lures in 24 grams has been dynamite on fish! But in periods of stronger current or areas a bit ...
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Autohome Columbus Roof Top Tent Review
September 22, 2022
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
Back in 2009 Karen bought a short wheel base Pajero and an Autohome Columbus Roof top tent. It was her goal to travel solo across ...
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Daintree to Wujal Wujal via the CREB track (Part 2)
September 15, 2022
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
Travelling from the Daintree to Wujal Wujal, the CREB track is reported to be one of the toughest 4×4 tracks in Australia. We started our ...
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Tackling the CREB track (Part 1)
September 8, 2022
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
The CREB track from Daintree to Wujul Wujul has been on our bucket list for about ten years know! It is reported to be one ...
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Best Sunglasses for Fishing IMO
August 25, 2022
A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots
The best sunglasses for fishing are not just to protect your eyes from harsh glare. They are also an effective tool for fishing in general; ...
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