Golden Trevally also await this period of the tide so they can feed on the flats. Like clockwork as I made my way up over the deep edge on to the flats I sighted those tailing Goldens.
It was a amazing display of this phenomena on this day and after hooking two fish and dropping both I was contented to get my camera and try and catch some pictures to record the event. The Goldens get harassed a lot at times and by trying to fish different spots regularly you can give them a break. They a very special fish that live in a amazing location and I just wish more people would respect and kill less of them. They are not a good table fish particularly at that size (so I have been told) Never have I killed one personally and never will deliberately. A fish like that is to valuable to be caught only once. The Fraser Island region has a world class reputation for its Golden Trevally sight fishery. As a destination that attracts fly anglers from around the world and from within Australia it should be protected from professional and amateurs alike. A no kill fishery would be the best scenario.
After a hour of taking images I managed to get a couple of reasonable digital photos. The photos show a couple of Goldies tailing and if you look close you will see the dark shapes of their companions swimming around them.
I am not sure who won the tuna comp but I left the water with a winners smile.
Paul Dolan
Editors Note: Paul is a guide working the waters of Hervey Bay you can contact Paul here Paul Dolan or if you are in the United States you can book and find out more at Randal Bryett
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