Isabella and Billabong departed together for Zoe Bay at 6am.
I never like early mornings but this was bearable as there was a
slight westerly wind and very calm seas. The forecast indicated we would have
to motor all the way and it was correct.
It was a picturesque day with beautiful scenery along
Hinchinbrook Island and the fishing was quite good too.
Picturesque Scenery
A Relaxing Sail
First Hook up was a tuna but let go as in got to the back of the
yacht.
2nd hookup was a really good Spanish mackerel just as
we entered Zoe Bay. Had to fillet it straight away as we would be away from the
yacht for 3 hours on the walk to the waterfall. Got 11 meals off this one.
11 Dinners in this Spanish Mackerel
We then headed off in the dinghy to the start of the walk which
took about 20 mins to reach the pool at the base of the waterfall. It was
another 20 mins to the top and we had a great time in the freshwater pool up
the top.
We were walking across the river and spotted two crocs in there
Spa Bath for Two
Swimming was refreshing
Lots of Jungle Perch
Back down to the pool at the base of the waterfall and we had a
really nice swim with the jungle perch who were eager to get fed.
Girls having fun
Back to the yachts at 3pm and headed off towards Pioneer Bay and
as we were passing Hillock Point the fishing line went off with a substantial force.
I knew this was a big one and as it turned out it was a Big Eye Tuna. Similar
to a Yellow Fin Tuna.
A Big Eye Tuna
It bled very well on the deck leaving the yacht like a murder
scene.
Arrived at Pioneer Bay about 5.30pm and after filleting the tuna
we were invited for dinner and drinks to Isabella.
Judy cooked crumbed Mackerel and we had Sashimi Tuna accompanied
by a lovely coleslaw with wasabi mayonnaise dressing.
We were all very tired after a long day and we retired early to
a peaceful sleep. The fish we caught today have supplied enough protein for at
least 2 weeks in the freezer.
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