keenfisho 1,416 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 So I'm lucky enough I'm going on a four day fully paid trip to Darwin in August by one of my suppliers On the Saturday I had a choice of a few different activities. Options varied from the jumping crocs tour, the place that has the clear tub they put you down to the croc in, day spa, free day to your self etc etc My choice of course was a full day fishing charter which I disappointedly found out today is a off shore charter. Don't get me wrong I'm sure it will be awesome but was really wishing to fulfill a long time dream on flicking some lures in the creeks and catching my first bara. I also was told today that the day we arrive we have the afternoon to ourselves. My hand got twitchy straight away thinking free time = fishing My question is I'm going to chase a half day creek bash charter but who do I go with? Anyone been with anyone up there that they would recommend? Thanks doobie and ludaqryz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Lucky man keeno, a nice paid for trip I'm surprised you didn't go for the day spa considering how hard you must work lol. Never been to Darwin, and really nothing interests me up there, but I'm sure you will get on to some fishing whilst your there - good luck and enjoy the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 My brothers have done a half day barra and crab tour in Darwin with the emphasis on the crabbing and only throwing a few small lures for baby barra around Darwin. Few landbased spots for Barra if you have access to transport. My Bro caught quite a few legal barra landbased throwing lures or livebaiting mullet in the Darwin area. Most barra charters are full day and travel a fair away from Darwin. Also worth landbased fishing from stokes hill wharf, chasing some big diamod scale mullet from behind the deck chair cinema or chasing some milkfish from the rocks near doctors gully iron chef 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hi keenfisho Haven't used a charter up that way for a while now (my favourite has now shifted from Darwin), but here's a link that may be of assistance: http://www.darwinfishingcharters.net.au Also, depending on what time in August you are up that way, you may be able to catch some of this: https://www.airforce.gov.au/pitch-black-2016/?RAAF-3xDAz1/hk42suVVSpr1Cu8g/PIWlvnIr I was up in Darwin during Pitch Black 2014 and 2016 and it was a blast to see some reasonably exotic aircraft at full noise. Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Oops...try 2012 and 2014... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Have heard nothing but good things about this guy: http://www.shoalbaysportfishing.com/about-tours.html What day will you be up here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks all Will look into it Knackers I'm up there Thursday Aug 18 till just after midday Sunday 21 From what I've been told we have the Thursday arvo and maybe the Sunday morning to ourselves Saturday is pre booked with a whole day charter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks all Will look into it Knackers I'm up there Thursday Aug 18 till just after midday Sunday 21 From what I've been told we have the Thursday arvo and maybe the Sunday morning to ourselves Saturday is pre booked with a whole day charter Big tides that weekend - 7.5 m high, 0.86 low. Might be able to take you for a run on Sun morning. Fish the run out in some of the creeks. We'll catch sweet f&*^% in the harbour. What time will they have you back to work? I call Barra 'unicorns'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Sweet! I will double check tomorrow what the exact deal is for the Sunday morning I fly out at 12:55 so hopefully I have the morning free to catch up for a fish mate Will pm you once I know Thanks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 No worries. We'll just have to get out early from the creeks. Some of them I have in mind we won't be leaving until about 5pm if I screw it up! But can always have a flick around the headlands for Barra. The water is still really warm and people have still been catching them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 For anyone heading up North to the Territory with fishing in mind, here is a link to a useful app (NT Fishing Mate): https://nt.gov.au/marine/recreational-fishing/get-the-free-fishing-mate-app Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi keenfisho Haven't used a charter up that way for a while now (my favourite has now shifted from Darwin), but here's a link that may be of assistance: http://www.darwinfishingcharters.net.au Also, depending on what time in August you are up that way, you may be able to catch some of this: https://www.airforce.gov.au/pitch-black-2016/?RAAF-3xDAz1/hk42suVVSpr1Cu8g/PIWlvnIr I was up in Darwin during Pitch Black 2012 and 2014 and it was a blast to see some reasonably exotic aircraft at full noise. Cheers af ...a nice little display to frighten the Barra: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAustralianAirForce/videos/vb.88014372638/10154089306072639/?type=2&theater Cheers af P.S. Good luck on your fishing expedition later this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Well-timed, keenfisho... http://www.ntnews.com.au/business/significant-oil-spill-in-darwin-harbour/news-story/7b5036b84ae48a399a177dc73e6ebdbf Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Interesting I was down the warf drinking beers this arvo👠And didn't see anything Full offshore charter tomorrow can't wait😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just out the front of the main street in the city, down that steep bank they get massive milkfish on bread. It was on a fishing show. I went there for work, but was lucky enough to be taken onto the navy base by a mate in the army. We fished their breakwater and i managed a small spaniard on metal slug, and 6 queenfish on live fuzaliers i got with a baitjig. Awesome fishing there!! But the humidity realy takes it out of you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Berri springs is worth a look. Normally safe (ish) from crocks in the dry season. Most people swim in there. I saw some good barra there when i went, but didnt have a rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Didn't end up bringing a rod with me as didn't think I'd have enough to time Well yesterday would have been good if I had my rod oops Not much luck on the charter today, will post a report when I'm back home Brankim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I bought a $70 silstar baitcaster from kmart in darwin. Cheapest outfit ive bought, but its caught some of my biggest saltwater fish in aus biggest queeny i got was 9.2kg... Smallest was 6.5kg. Squid Inc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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