Took the Cape Fear out for another paddle from Ricketts Point this morning.
Paddled down along the beautiful red sandstone cliffs that are a feature of this area. Ricketts Point is a small marine sanctuary so there's no power boating or fishing here. There's an abundance of bird life along these short sections of cliff. A safe nesting place because it's inaccessible for the foxes and local cats and dogs
There were some 'yak fisho's out beyond the perimeter of the sanctuary......about 500 meters. Can't wait to get her fitted out with rod holders and anchor trolley.....and get stuck into it!
Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
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Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
Pretty terrain and nice water. Interesting area to paddle in
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
Olsnapa the day of my launch draws nearer isnt it great to paddle something you have built your self
Matt must get such a buzz out of seeing so many happy campers
Matt must get such a buzz out of seeing so many happy campers
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
Just thought I'd put this up for our frozen northern hemisphere friends.......
I hope it makes you feel better.......rather than worse
Taken 2 days ago at the appropriately named Pebble Cove in the south east part of Port Phillip Bay, about an hours drive south of where I live. It was about 10.00am and about 30 degrees C (86F)
Enjoy!!
I hope it makes you feel better.......rather than worse
Taken 2 days ago at the appropriately named Pebble Cove in the south east part of Port Phillip Bay, about an hours drive south of where I live. It was about 10.00am and about 30 degrees C (86F)
Enjoy!!
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1 Cape Fear Sit In....a couple more planned
2 Laker 14's
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
It should be called "Hull Scrapin' Cove". Great picture, thanks from the cold north.
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Thank you for posting the beautiful pic! I feel warmer already. How was the fishing?
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
That is some pretty country. Thanks
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Re: Cape Fear on Port Phillip Bay
Cheers fella's...
Scottrunnr.......fishing wasn't so great. One flathead that was under regulation size so had to go back in.
A couple of other hookups but no landing. Not sure what they were although I think one might have been a small stingray. I was kind of glad it threw the hook......don't really fancy trying to land a 'ray in the kayak.
It was such a perfect day, I went for a swim instead.....
Scottrunnr.......fishing wasn't so great. One flathead that was under regulation size so had to go back in.
A couple of other hookups but no landing. Not sure what they were although I think one might have been a small stingray. I was kind of glad it threw the hook......don't really fancy trying to land a 'ray in the kayak.
It was such a perfect day, I went for a swim instead.....
John.
1 Cape Fear Sit In....a couple more planned
2 Laker 14's
1 Paddle board
"People who don't make mistakes don't make anything"
1 Cape Fear Sit In....a couple more planned
2 Laker 14's
1 Paddle board
"People who don't make mistakes don't make anything"