Number 10 on the Bucket List – go fishing and catch a big fish – has thus far proven an elusive feat. It has become palpably clear that fishing the Johnstone River in the tinny is never going to cut the mustard. Luckily for Mr M and Grandad M, our next-door neighbour is single, butContinue reading “Reeling in ‘The Big One’”
Category Archives: Fishing
Flying Fish Point
With school holidays upon us we’ve been thinking about things we can do to get out-and-about when one parent does not have leave from work (bummer). About a month or so back we took an afternoon drive to Flying Fish Point, just to hang out. Flying Fish Point is the northern headland of the entranceContinue reading “Flying Fish Point”
Boating at Mourilyan Harbour (aka social distancing)
We are living in strange and uncertain times at the moment. With COVID-19 measures in place cancelling the girls’ sport and other activities, we have found ourselves with free weekends, but avoiding crowded areas and tourist hubs. Still wanting to get out of the house, but mindful of trying to maintain social distancing , weContinue reading “Boating at Mourilyan Harbour (aka social distancing)”
Lake Tinaroo and Curtain Fig
This past weekend we had grand plans to take the boat out for a spot of fishing and sightseeing before weekend sporting commitments steal away our Saturdays. Unfortunately, it became clear in the lead up to the weekend that the weather forecast was going to be against us. Undeterred, we kept monitoring all week, noticedContinue reading “Lake Tinaroo and Curtain Fig”
Tiny Baby Fish
Bucket List goal number 10 is to go fishing and catch a big fish. We have had a couple of short fishing trips since arriving, but so far the big fish has eluded us. In fact, it’s fair to say that nearly all fish have eluded us. As part his strategy to land ‘The BigContinue reading “Tiny Baby Fish”
Home Town Adventurer 