Let me say first that we are not talking the animal kingdom here we are talking of guys that have not been to the cape before, but get the chance to do what most of us dream of doing once in a lifetime.
On the first day we travelled from Cairns to the Wenlock River. Most [...]
Fishing
Fishing is feral in the cape.
The Call of Karumba!
It is well over forty years since I had my first magazine article published and during that ensuing period I have been privileged to visit, fish, and write about some of the most exotic locations on Planet Earth.
My wife Jennifer (my fishing mate) and I have fished all over tropical Australia, and selected regions in [...]
Fishing Plastics on the Cape
Yearn for something different? Cannot afford a luxurious, expensive boat in these times of increasing interest rates and financial pressures? There are other cheaper alternatives for adventurous, fun and/or family orientated fishing trips.
Water craft such as canoes meet these criteria. Canoes, in their various forms, date back thousands of years and during this time, they [...]
Cape York Mothership Adventures
By Tristram Eley
The water beside the boat erupted as terrified baitfish were driven through the surface by predators attacking from below. They fell like a silver rain of mercury splashing onto a floor. It was easy to see what was forcing them to leap skywards in a vain attempt at escape, as the torpedo shapes [...]
Cape York’s Top Fishing Spots
Heading up the Cape in a 4WD is one of those lifetime experiences that should not be missed! Even if touring with the family or friends is the main item on the agenda, there are always plenty of interesting places to wet a line when the opportunity arises. After a couple of decades [...]
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