It was good while it lasted !

[Awoonga]

As most of you are aware The Boyne River has been the recipient of the Barramundi that went over the spillway when Awoonga Dam overflowed. Those fishing the dam since that event have by all reports been tough. But the Boyne has been on fire.Record numbers of fish caught have been the norm and word quickly spread thoughout the fishing community and this fishing location has been visited by not only the angler wanting to get his Barra fix but those with a higher profile in the industry. And l think we shall see a couple of DVDs in the future showing how good the fishing has been.It seems that the fish have decided to" leave the building "Sick of this unwanted attention most seem to have moved to the mouth of the Boyne or beyond. There maybe pockets of fish still in the river but l and others cant seem to find them. So where is this Beyond ? Maybe the Gladstone Harbour with its many creeks, backwaters islands,and port facilities. Or shall they move further afield to areas like the Narrows or Turkey beach with there myriad of mangrove lined creeks. Those that fish the salt could stumble upon a bonanza. And human nature being what it is someone tells a mate who tells a mate and soon spot X is common knowledge to all. As far as the Boyne is concerned l am sure its long time residents will be glad to see the back of us fishernen but it was good while it lasted