Long time no speak

[Broomstick]

Hi everyone, it's been a while!

I haven't fished a whole lot the last couple of years, but we have recently bought a place in far north Queensland and I've got the bug again. I've started a fishing instagram for anyone interested:

https://www.instagram.com/broomy_stick/?hl=en

Also, if anyone is interested in wildlife photography, this is the reason I haven't been fishing much lately (it's tough to make time for two obsessions!):

https://www.instagram.com/pattomkinswildlife/?hl=en

Anyway, hope everyone is well and catching lots of fish

Pat

[Kimtown]

WB!

Property in FNQ would be the dream, especially if it was a remote property close to a river / beach.

I miss your fishing blogs. Feel free to do some trips soon and post some more blogs!

[Pedro]

Good to see back. Missed your contributions on both fishing and photography. Looking forward to your future posts.

[Broomstick]

WB!

Property in FNQ would be the dream, especially if it was a remote property close to a river / beach.

I miss your fishing blogs. Feel free to do some trips soon and post some more blogs!

Thanks mate, it's up in the rainforest. Lots of rivers with sooties and jungle perch nearby, and only 20 mins from the beach so can't complain

[Broomstick]

Good to see back. Missed your contributions on both fishing and photography. Looking forward to your future posts.

thanks mate

[saph]

very nice to see you back, did read some old posts when i first joined, if your up near cairns and the Atherton Tableland watch for the gympie gympie plant. horrible bit of plant google up the story gympie gympie: once stung never forgotten.

[Kimtown]

very nice to see you back, did read some old posts when i first joined, if your up near cairns and the Atherton Tableland watch for the gympie gympie plant. horrible bit of plant google up the story gympie gympie: once stung never forgotten.

Ahhhh yes the Gympie Gympie. It’s been getting quite a bit of of publicity in the international media the last couple of years. I had some American friends questioning me about this plant that causes a lifetime of excruciating pain... I think someone else was posting about it here a while back too

I’m sure broomstick is well educated on it though

[Broomstick]

very nice to see you back, did read some old posts when i first joined, if your up near cairns and the Atherton Tableland watch for the gympie gympie plant. horrible bit of plant google up the story gympie gympie: once stung never forgotten.

I've been done by Gympie Gympie before and I can confirm it's not pleasant! I only just brushed it with my foot and did all the right things treatment wise (wax strip's to remove hairs, treated with mild hydrochloric acid solution) and it still hurt for weeks

[Texas]

Wow good to here from you Pat.
How's the old man, still got that lure ??? & of course Luna and Lando ????
Opening a fishing lodge in North Queensland is a great idea, I'll be there.
Cheers Gra

[Broomstick]

Wow good to here from you Pat.
How's the old man, still got that lure ??? & of course Luna and Lando ????
Opening a fishing lodge in North Queensland is a great idea, I'll be there.
Cheers Gra

Sorry Gra I missed this message! Bristle is good, him and mum just bought a landcruiser with all the trimmings and are going to start touring. Luna and Lando are living with them in Melbourne and getting spoilt and fat. I'm not sure about a fishing lodge, but we have a guest house that we will air bnb!

Hope you're well mate