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Quick Central Queensland Swag n' Pop!

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Luke Wyrsta:
A short and sweet report.

A few weeks ago, some mates and I towed the boat up to central Queensland to fish the building tides of the Full Moon on the 17th. We packed some swags, plenty of rum and fuel and a huge cache of gear!

You've got to love a bit of messy water, plenty of pressure waves and standing water to make things interesting. Exactly the conditions we wanted, albeit very challenging in a trailer boat with limited fuel supply.

In summary, the conditions we toiled didn't really live up to expectation for the areas we were hunting in.

I was lucky enough to score a few fish by changing techniques. I lost a Fisherman Long-Pen 100 to a pack of GTs, which ended up breaking the PE by another fish or tail scute. I immediately grabbed my other outfit and fished a Gamma 160 like a skittering pencil - rod-tip high. It worked!

The main run of the tides and current really didn't yield any spectacular results, instead plenty of Bludger trevally and the odd Mackerel. Amr also nailed a dinosaur-sized Barracuda of 30kg plus, boy are those things a baitfishes worst nightmare. Luckily, we did retrieve the lure from that bastards mouth!

With the boys fishing light tackle, I persevered and nailed a very healthy GT nearing last light on a Prosele Strong Pop. The fish monstered the popper and the fight was face-paced and aggressive in a mere 10 feet of water. A lot of fun for the last cast of the day before packing up camp and steaming home.

Luke Wyrsta:

Chris Webster:
A few years ago i did a live on board up there and it was a complete disaster.
Mainly due to a monster low pressure system though. We persisted popping around the islands in heavy conditions to no avail.
I have mates who live up there and they have told me since it is very hit and miss.
Great being out on the water and still better than being at work though.
Cant wait for the next trip!

Chris

Luke Wyrsta:
Very true Chris. We all have to factor in and live with the weather, it's a tax we must all pay ;)

Saltywater Tackle:
Very Nice Luke, love the pictures  ;)

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   Sami

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