TAS - Huon River - Saturday 5th of April

[Robb]

Gale force winds, clearing showers, swells to 3.5m......whats the go, we still up for it?

Maybe even a late change to Sunday which is exspected to be 19 and fine for the whole state?

Im easy but, the wind really pisses me off

Cheers

Robb

[jimmy34]

I'm still going to turn up and if it is hopeless I think we should just evaluate the options then. If in fact it turns out to be gale force I won't be getting the hobie off the car - will have to think of a few different options, like look at the wooden boat centre, go to banjo's at Huonville nd eat a dozen pies and sausage rolls, and find a cafe and read the paper. I can think of plenty of things to do if the conditions are as described... hobie ain't goin nowhere!

Robb, I have your stuff in a box ready to go tomorrow.

James

[Robb]

Yeah probably a good option, get down there and if it's blowing a gale just bail out I do know of a sheltered river that cuts off the main river though


James, great cant wait to see the collection.

Robb

[Blaen]

Gale force winds, clearing showers, swells to 3.5m......whats the go, we still up for it?

Maybe even a late change to Sunday which is exspected to be 19 and fine for the whole state?

Im easy but, the wind really pisses me off

Cheers

Robb

Where are you getting your forcasts from Robb?

Just got this from BOM:

Forecast for Saturday :
A shower or two, clearing around the middle of the day. Light to moderate southwest winds easing.
Precis Morning shower or two. Min 11 Max 17

UV Index: 4 [Moderate] UV Alert from 11:40 to 14:50

Sunday Fine. Min 08 Max 18
Monday Fine. Min 08 Max 18
Tuesday Fine. Min 09 Max 19

And this from Weatherbug:

Showers early. Partly cloudy. Cool. Temperature of 17°C. Winds 21km WSW. Humidity will be 73% with a dewpoint of 8° and comfort level of 17°C. There is a 35% chance of precipitation.

[Baldy]

"swell to 3.5" You numpty....theres no swell in Huonville ol boy But I know what ya mean, it might be a bit brisk early on BUT with the bend in the river just downstream from the ramp and the hills on the right hand side of the river if your heading upstream, I reckon there will be some fishable water.

Closest tide forcast ive seen was Hobart, 1.18m at about 8am for tomorow, no idea how far off Huonville is from that. Doesnt seem any higher than normal but with the winds we have had I can only imagine the amount of water pushed towards us in the form of swell and waves, Im sure it would be enough to top up the tides down your way Scott.

Ive got ya waders packed Robb, even gave them a wash so you have to come down now Ive got the big red machine on the car allready, gear is packed and Im ready to roll

I plan to get there between 7:30 and 8[ meaning I'll try for 7:30 but I know what im like so 8 is a fair bet]

Cheers
Baldy

[Robb]

John, just watched the ABC 7.00 news. Thats what they forcasted for Saturday, but they coulb be wrong

Dan,

Thanks heaps for the waders, I'll bring ya some dosh for em, cant go empty handed
You had better bring the fly gear Dan, or your meat
Nah bring the 'ol' puppy down throw some fluff

Well im all for it!

Cya guys down there, biggest fish = biggest Meat pie!!!!

Thanks

Robb

[Blaen]

Just to confirm the Boat Ramp is between the Fish Punt and the Jet Boat ride jetty

[Deepsouth]

hey guys
long time no chat... life has taken over for a while... you know how it is. Anyways update on the outback is that its now on the back burner. My car decided to blow a turbo seal, so no go until I sell that. if you know anyone who wants to buy a toyota soarer with a blown turboo seal ( i have replacement just no money to replace...) and expired rego for about $6000 ono give us a tinkle
Hope the trip was good anyhow and hopefully in the next forever i'll be out and about with you!

[Blaen]

Hey DS,

Sorry to hear about the car mate, I hope you get something sorted soon.

Check out the trip report in the Trip Reports section

[jimmy34]

To Wrassman, Scott, Baldy, Col etc and others interested

Just thought I would post here again as mention was made previously of Lake Skinner. I went there on Sunday (20/04/08) for the first time with a couple of mates. What an awesome place, couldn't have picked a better day. If you want to see the photo's send me a PM and I will send you the link to my photo's.

regards

james