Monduran Dam

November 26th, 2009.

Brett and Scott, our two sons, came up from Ipswich with Scott's boat and we towed the caravan to Monduran Dam, near Bundaberg, in search of the elusive Barramundi.

Set up the van and annex (for Brett and Scott to sleep in) then about 2:00pm went out in the boiling hot sun fishing. Stayed out until about 8:00pm and only fish caught was a catfish, by Kathy. Only lures used, no bait allowed in Scott's boat.

Hit the water at 5:30am on Friday and came back about 10:30am for two more catfish, one for Brett and one for Scott. Went out again about 4:00pm and got nothing.

Next morning, Saturday, went out about 4:30am and about 9:00am Scott got a 95cm Barra. Very nice fish, he can't get the grin off his face. About half an hour later he hooked up again but lost this one to a log. He was using his 12lb Bass gear so did well to get the first one, but don't tell him. We reckon we did not SEE the fish so it counts as a log.

Same afternoon, we went out at 4:00pm ish and cast lures around. You wouldn't believe it. Scott hooked up again and landed a 92cm barra. He is in grave danger of a mutiny. Very lucky it is his boat. Ten minutes later Brett hooks up and lands a catfish about 40cm long. Gee he was ever so thrilled. Just check the photo.

I never got a touch in the four days. And broke about a foot off my $500 Egrell Fishing Rod.

I guess it was an outing more than a fishing trip.

Never mind, we are spending January, 2010 at Arno Bay SA where apparently you have to hide in the bottom of the boat to bait your hook. Can't wait.

Up early Sunday and fished a couple of hours before admitting defeat, so packed up and headed for home. Brett fueled up at Appletree Creek so we stopped too and when I started the car it looked a if I had a fire under the bonnet, but soon woke up it was Airconditioner gas. The plastic cover over the engine had been rubbing on a hose and eventually wore through it. All fixed now. I can thoroughly recommend Hyundai for their warranty.

While we were away the 3way Dometic fridge did its usual trick of getting down to 1°C at night and up to 9°C during the day. Therefore I have now ordered a Waeco CR110 compressor type fridge to replace it. Should be here tomorrow with any luck. Will probably get another battery to power it as well. I wonder do we ever finish with van alterations???

Waz