Pineapple Flat Fishing Trip - 18 - 19/20 Feb 12
Where – Pineapple Flat on the Upper King River
When - 18 - 19 February 2012 with the option to stay till 20 Feb 12
Staying at - Pineapple Flat on the Upper King River close to Mount Stirling
Trip co ordinator - Peter Cogden 0418 360 757
Trip classification – 4 x 4 River Fishing Trip
Trip Description:
There are various 4WD tracks in the area, visit Craigs Hut at Clear Hills or just go fishing. If you would like to come on this trip but don’t have a 4WD, put your name on the white board in the Clubrooms and we will find a seat in one of the vehicles for you.
Accommodation:
BYO camping gear, food, water and toilet paper. There is a long drop toilet at the camp ground.
Fishing:
Because of the isolation of the River in this area, the fishing should be good, but not guaranteed.
Flies:
The usual flies such as Red Tags, Humpy’s, Royal Wullf’s, Stimulators Para Duns and Nymphs should all work well.
Activities:
There are various 4WD tracks in the area, Visit Craigs Hut at Clear Hills or just go fishing.
Map:
Meet at the Clubrooms car park at 6.45am on Saturday 18 Feb. We will be departing at 7am sharp, so don’t be late.
We will travel in convoy to Mansfield for a morning coffee break, from there we will take the Mount Buller Road to Mirimbah, then turn left onto Mt Sterling Road and drive to Telephone Box Junction. After which we will turn onto Circuit Road to King Basin Road on the left, drop down into the valley and cross the King River to Pineapple Flat.
A map of the route and location is here or a printable version can be downloaded from here.
