FISHING TRIP: 1/2 day $100pp. PORT LINCOLN
In
April, my parents were visiting from Victoria. Wanting to show off
the thing that Port Lincoln is probably best known for - fishing - we
booked ourselves into a fishing trip.
Now most fishing experiences I have had involve coming home empty
handed talking about "the one that got away" so, as you could imagine I
was not expecting a lot. It would be a highlight if I caught
something. Anything.
We
set off through Boston Bay, whizzing past fishing boats on their way out
to sea and container ships that were waiting their turn to fill up at
the silos. Our first stop was at a little island that was alive with
curious Fur Seals and Sea Lions.
We saw Dolphins splashing in the waves from our boat. The sea was alive and bustling. Tuna's latched onto our pilchards and what seemed like a difficult fish to catch, came quite easily under the guise of our experienced skipper - Peter.
We saw Dolphins splashing in the waves from our boat. The sea was alive and bustling. Tuna's latched onto our pilchards and what seemed like a difficult fish to catch, came quite easily under the guise of our experienced skipper - Peter.
For those that have never caught Tuna, the aftermath of Tuna fishing is quite labourious. After fighting with the fish to reel them in, and wrestling with them to get them onto your boat, they must be bled or they are no good for eating. Not a pleasent sight or sound for a young lady. Then, once back at the Jetty, they need to be filleted and with 3 big ones in toe it was quite a task! Rewarding though...
Even if it's not Tuna season, you are sure to catch something grand on this fishing trip.
Even if it's not Tuna season, you are sure to catch something grand on this fishing trip.
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