Day Two - Bynoe Sheep Stakes (and a look to next outing)

Sorry so long to finish of my report on the Sheep Stakes
Disappointment the main reason

After doing so well the first day the second day was abysmal
From the first spot nothing went right, don't think we fished any planned spot after that at the planned time so miss the windows to catch what we needed and had seen the day before.

Again we spent too much time chasing species that didn't really impact our scores - but that's not saying we didn't catch fish cause we did - but the not the key ones to impact our scores.

Hard day again wind wise as the day wore on but calm for a long time in the morning that we didn't take full advantage of.

Peter ended up coming second by 50 points - basically one good fish or catching two of the species listed for the day. Still a good bunch of folks to hang out with once off the water. Well done to Ron for winning and having two good days of catching the right species. I think I ended up sixth but not too worried about my placing, Just feeling for peter who has finished in the top three for the last few years both the freshwater and Bynoe comps. Close but no cigar again!

Quite frustrating not being able to catch what was needed when leading the comp. Took a bit off what started as a good weekend competition.

Really got to stay focused the whole tournament and spend most of time on water targeting the key species - despite the distraction of fish busting the surface everywhere around us when not the species you want.

So moving on from that disappointment.......

Currently looking forward to my son visiting during the two weeks long service leave I am taking. He is taking time off from his building apprenticeship in Sydney for a week of fishing up here in Darwin. As he hasn't fly fished since a little kid, he will be using a light spin stick to cast the flies with a small sinker for helping the cast. Might be able to get him attempting a fly cast or two - if the fish thick and active.

We were going remote to Peron Islands to stay at a friends house down there but last week a service for motor and a look at impellor ended up $1500 with a few more things found. So spent trip money on repairs - so sad. In the positive they found those problems before the issues helped me get stuck in some remote place and they also found the issue with the battery problem that hassled me my previous trip to Bynoe - awesome!

So local waters  this week coming but that's OK too and I get to sleep in my own bed each night near what I think is one of the best and most productive waterways near a capital city in Australia.
Might finally get to the Vernon Islands with Monday the 26th looking the best day for tides I like. So maybe if wind is kind and as it is only a short ride up Gunn Rd to Leaders Creek and a short boat ride from there.
Still the harbor fishing well lately. As too the Barra in the harbor arms are starting to get quite active according to a mate who is quite the gun on my nemesis species. Got a good deal going - I am helping him with queenies and trevally for his kids to catch and he is helping me with that species that has alluded me for the last 3 years - bugger me that sounds bad when you write it down!!!!! I seem to be able to catch most species locally but these silver icons of Australian tropical waters! See them on the flats, Yes! Many times. Have had them follow the flies  - Yes!  Plenty of times. Hook them, yes! Once or twice. But stay hooked long enough to use the enviro net - not likely!

well here's to hoping for some good fishing - some good photos of my son with some awesome fish!
blog soon........