Camp Lake Fire - Camping and Fishing at Maroon Dam Queensland - BBC Year 3 & 4 Father & Son Fishing Weekend May 2011

BBC Year 3 & 4 Father & Son Fishing Weekend May 2011

Sports Tuition has hosted a couple of father & son fishing groups at Camp Lake Fire at Maroon Dam recently and with the use of live shrimp as bait, catch rates have remained high.There have been some solid bass and yellowbelly caught, as well as quite a few red claw.

The last father & son event involved the students in Years 3 & 4 from Brisbane Boys College at Toowong. BBC participated in this event for the first time last year at Hinze Dam, but with Sports Tuition moving base to Maroon Dam, this year’s event was held at Camp Lake Fire. The weather was absolutely glorious, and the fish certainly cooperated. The fishing was best during the Saturday morning session, and it seemed like a fish was being landed on every drop. At the end of the weekend, 2000 shrimp netted around 800 fish in total, which was not a bad effort for 8 and 9 year old boys. The first morning session of the BBC weekend was certainly the best fishing we’ve experienced since commencing our programs at Maroon Dam. The size of the bass was a lot bigger than we’ve been catching and there were some monster yellows caught too. We didn’t move from the areas where we have been fishing; we were still focusing around the timber region at the base of Camp Lake Fire, so it was just some good fortune and a combination of fish movement and perfect weather conditions. So if you’re heading to Maroon Dam, I would definitely recommend fishing around the structured timber regions at the base of Camp Lake Fire at the moment.

During the BBC weekend we added a Rosco Caningi to the fleet. Every aspect of the Caningi has been designed with the angler in mind, right down to where the spare bung is stored. The storage areas are very clever and this provides the large base of the canoe, which simply cannot be capsized. With a 40lb electric pushing it along, I was surprised at how quickly it moved through the water. During this weekend, I had the pleasure to fish from it for a session before other fathers and sons jumped in to enjoy this revolutionary fishing craft. Catching some solid fish helped, but the reviews from those who used the Caningi were all very positive. You can obtain more details about the Caningi at www.roscocanoes.com.auThe Caningi is also available for use at Camp Lake Fire.

So, if fishing in cool, clean, crisp-air days during winter appeals, the long weekend June shapes as an ideal time to get away. The cool weather is always a good reason to make sure the fire is cranking too. So if you haven’t booked you winter camping escape yet, call 0754636121 to book your campsite now.