Lyne River

MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019

Up early much to Jenny’s delight for today Deb and PJ took us fishing in the Lyne River. Larry, Jen and PJ hopped in the front of the old Landcruiser towing the boat to the port’s boat ramp. Once the boat was in the water and ute parked we waited for Deb (who had to drop the kids to school) and then we were off. Jenny and Larry had a comfortable seat each in front of the driver’s station and the 250 on the back pushed us along quickly but the boat rides extremely well. We enjoyed the scenery as it was a 2 hour trip as we went close to the beginning of the Cambridge Gulf.

The water turns from muddy brown to a green colour as more of the ocean water overcomes the mud stirred up from the tides. A trip up here really gives you an idea of the size of this part of the world.

Once we reached the first fishing spot Paul sorted our fishing gear and we were soon bottom bouncing our rig on the rocks below and the fish started being hauled in. During the day as were moved to various spots all four of us caught a lot of fish but we threw back a lot as they were undersized or occasionally bad eating fish. So Jenny’s big catch of a Mother in Law fish lives to swim another day.  Deb and PJ even caught a Mangrove Jack each which are highly sought after due to their taste and fighting qualities.

We went as far as we could up the Lyne River to the gorge and Larry put the drone up to see what was up there.

2:30 was the cut off time for leaving due to the 2 hour trip back to Wyndham so we hauled in the gear and off we went.

Very tired as we got back to the house and unloaded the gear.  Paul filleted the fish whilst Larry and Jenny got themselves sorted and packed some van gear.

A quiet couple of drinks whilst once again Deb and PJ provided us an delicious meal of the Mangrove Jack fish and salad.  Some of the other fish we caught are being vacuum sealed for us to take with us in our caravan freezer.

 

A truly awesome day spent with great people who are very generous who made our day a highlight of the trip and one we will remember for a very long time. Thanks Paul and Deb.