Coochiemudlo island Brisbane Australia - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

keljad · 01-29-2008, 09:23 PM

We had a 6am start today, myself, my eldest daughter Khe-sanh (3yrs old) biggles and almost a dozen of the boys from the AKFF.

We all started out together, but I broke away from the main group as the boys were heading out through the main channel and to the reefs beyond in search of some of those big snapper that red has been catching.

I kept reasonbly close to the island, and away from the channel for safety's sake carrying my daughter on board, and fished (my kid fished ) around some of the weedbeds, rocky points and the moored boats.

Khe-sanh caught her very first fish (some sort of sweetlip) on her very first outing on any kind of vessel. Not only that, but she brought the first fish ever over the side of the Xfactor - I felt very proud.

She caught two other fish of the same species not too long after, and I got myself two little undersize bream. We were only soaking some prawns over the side to keep things simple, although I did take the plastics rod out but never even ended up rigging it.

We pulled up on the island beach and built some sand castles together, went exploring, and collected some sea shells to take home to mum.

I decided to leave around 10am as the sun was getting a bit hot (although my kid wanted to keep fishing ) and I didnt want to get either of us sunburnt and wear the reprocussions that would come with it once we got home

I never got a chance to say hoo roo to everyone as they were all too far out (sorry fella's), but I hope they all got amongst some good snapper.

keljad · 01-29-2008, 09:31 PM

forgot the fish shot......

Handymansd · 01-29-2008, 09:59 PM

Wonderful father-daughter times! and fishing to boot! Enjoy them!! pretty soon she will be saying "ooooo gross" !!

steveooo · 01-29-2008, 10:25 PM

Looks like a great time with the family. Keep the reports

coming!!!

herbo · 01-30-2008, 02:35 AM

Good for her..looks like you both shared a fantastic outing

....H

Iceman · 01-30-2008, 08:50 AM

Very cool James, there is nothing better than watching them overcome that "whopper" on the other end of the line

dgax65 · 01-30-2008, 09:12 AM

Way to go James

Tman · 01-30-2008, 12:50 PM

Way to go Dad....

tacmik · 01-30-2008, 01:37 PM

Fishing with your daughter, PRICELESS

Sherm · 01-30-2008, 01:55 PM

Sweeeet!!! Nothing like fishing with the kid. I can still see my daughters face when she caught her first fish. Absolutely priceless. A vouple of more years and I will be able to take the grandson fishing.

Looks warm where you are.

lamb · 01-30-2008, 08:26 PM

Nice!

East coast of Australia is on our destination list. I may be getting in touch when I make it there.

I think I know that snapper. Is it all nice and silvery when you catch it, and then within seconds it gets these dark spots?? It freaked me out.

keljad · 01-31-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

Looks warm where you are.

Mate,

It was a lovelly day. Queensland Australia.......beautiful one day, and perfect the next

keljad · 01-31-2008, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lamb

Nice!

East coast of Australia is on our destination list. I may be getting in touch when I make it there.

G'day mate,

make sure you do. There is a spare bunk at my place if you need it, plenty of water within an hours drive in any direction, and plenty of beer in the fridge.

Sherm · 01-31-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by keljad

Mate,

It was a lovelly day. Queensland Australia.......beautiful one day, and perfect the next

Sounds like San Diego

h2ofishfo · 01-31-2008, 06:05 PM

HOW DO U LIKE THE X-FACTOR I KNOW FROM PREVIOUS POST U JUST BOUGHT IT W/OUT TEST TRIAL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT THE LITTLE 1 LUVS IT

slayersmith · 02-01-2008, 07:56 AM

What great Pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Take it easy!

Aaron

keljad · 02-01-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

HOW DO U LIKE THE X-FACTOR I KNOW FROM PREVIOUS POST U JUST BOUGHT IT W/OUT TEST TRIAL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT THE LITTLE 1 LUVS IT

i absolutley love the x factor. i honestly believe that there is no other kayak that offers as much in one package. i am already looking at another for my wife

h2ofishfo · 02-03-2008, 12:00 AM

sweet good 2 hear glad .i luv mine its a boat w/out a motor doesnt make me sketchy when the little ones get restless & wanna go from back to front every 5 mins

keljad · 02-03-2008, 01:37 AM

yes I agree. I was very nervous at first taking her out so young in a kayak for the first time, but the X is probably one of the safest yaks for taking kids out on. The stability and size of it made both of us very comftorable and has left her tugging at my arm every day since asking when the next trip out is going to be

01-29-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	Coochiemudlo island Brisbane Australia We had a 6am start today, myself, my eldest daughter Khe-sanh (3yrs old) biggles and almost a dozen of the boys from the AKFF. We all started out together, but I broke away from the main group as the boys were heading out through the main channel and to the reefs beyond in search of some of those big snapper that red has been catching. I kept reasonbly close to the island, and away from the channel for safety's sake carrying my daughter on board, and fished (my kid fished ) around some of the weedbeds, rocky points and the moored boats. Khe-sanh caught her very first fish (some sort of sweetlip) on her very first outing on any kind of vessel. Not only that, but she brought the first fish ever over the side of the Xfactor - I felt very proud. She caught two other fish of the same species not too long after, and I got myself two little undersize bream. We were only soaking some prawns over the side to keep things simple, although I did take the plastics rod out but never even ended up rigging it. We pulled up on the island beach and built some sand castles together, went exploring, and collected some sea shells to take home to mum. I decided to leave around 10am as the sun was getting a bit hot (although my kid wanted to keep fishing ) and I didnt want to get either of us sunburnt and wear the reprocussions that would come with it once we got home I never got a chance to say hoo roo to everyone as they were all too far out (sorry fella's), but I hope they all got amongst some good snapper. Attached Images __________________ Regards, James

01-29-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	forgot the fish shot...... Attached Images __________________ Regards, James

01-29-2008, 09:59 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Wonderful father-daughter times! and fishing to boot! Enjoy them!! pretty soon she will be saying "ooooo gross" !! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

01-30-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Very cool James, there is nothing better than watching them overcome that "whopper" on the other end of the line __________________

01-30-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Way to go James __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

01-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Looks like a great time with the family. Keep the reports coming!!!

01-30-2008, 02:35 AM	#5
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Good for her..looks like you both shared a fantastic outing ....H

01-30-2008, 12:50 PM	#8
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Way to go Dad.... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

01-30-2008, 01:37 PM	#9
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Fishing with your daughter, PRICELESS

01-30-2008, 01:55 PM	#10
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Sweeeet!!! Nothing like fishing with the kid. I can still see my daughters face when she caught her first fish. Absolutely priceless. A vouple of more years and I will be able to take the grandson fishing. Looks warm where you are.

01-30-2008, 08:26 PM	#11
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Nice! East coast of Australia is on our destination list. I may be getting in touch when I make it there. I think I know that snapper. Is it all nice and silvery when you catch it, and then within seconds it gets these dark spots?? It freaked me out. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

01-31-2008, 06:05 PM	#15
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	HOW DO U LIKE THE X-FACTOR I KNOW FROM PREVIOUS POST U JUST BOUGHT IT W/OUT TEST TRIAL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT THE LITTLE 1 LUVS IT

02-01-2008, 07:56 AM	#16
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	What great Pictures! Thanks for sharing! Take it easy! Aaron

02-03-2008, 12:00 AM	#18
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	sweet good 2 hear glad .i luv mine its a boat w/out a motor doesnt make me sketchy when the little ones get restless & wanna go from back to front every 5 mins

02-03-2008, 01:37 AM	#19
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	yes I agree. I was very nervous at first taking her out so young in a kayak for the first time, but the X is probably one of the safest yaks for taking kids out on. The stability and size of it made both of us very comftorable and has left her tugging at my arm every day since asking when the next trip out is going to be __________________ Regards, James