Thursday, March 17, 2011

105. Gloucester Tree - Hamlin Bay

JANE



Kaz enjoying the last part of the climb.



HERRING FOR DINNER


Hamlin Bay was to be a one night stop over. We stayed for four & had we stayed any longer may never have left the place. Hamlin Bay is right at the bottom of the south west tip of WA & now you find the Indian Ocean meeting the Great Southern. I could write about this place for ages, it is just so good. Dano & I set up for another species we had never targeted before; Herring. You can catch them via the relatively conventional method of bait drifted below a float, however for a bit more fun we decided to troll lures. Bingo!, we found a good spot & within a few hours had a fine catch. These fellas are great for young anglers & are truly a sensational fish to eat. As one local said, ‘If they were rare, you’d pay $80.00 per kilo. Well done Dano.



HAMLIN RAYS


These majestic animals were more than happy to take a few fish frames. For a wild animal that is as big as the car bonnet & weigh in excess of 150kgs they are so gentle.