“October – Big Golden Snapper month at Cape Don”

October has been a big “Fish Fest” with many of our guests  delighted with the size of the fish and the large number of species caught in and around Cape Don. Great Golden Snapper also continued to be caught with the boys out of the big smoke wanting to come back for more.

The Thompson family brought over the side more than 30 different species. Ray, Lisa and the two girls just revelled in the fishing activity, with the girls showing Mum and Dad how its done.

Lisa who normally fishes Lord Howe Island and NSW waters fished Cape Don and netted good sized Coral Trout and a larger than life Big Black Dew fish.

“Snapper Bob” was delighted with this Triple tail catch and again was part of a large number of species Bob  landed during his stay at Cape Don.

Talk to us today about your groups booking dates for 2011. The season will again open in March and run through until late October November. You can also email us for your free DVD featuring fishing at the “DON”.

Bookings -   Call  08-89790030

Cape Don Manager – Jeff Clarke

“Mild Nights  &  Good Fishing”

The weather is just magnificent for the start to September fishing. Recent groups have had  good hook ups with countless numbers of fish species gracing the surface. With the weather near perfect the boats have had the opportunity to venture away from the coastal areas and creeks. Spanish Macs, great Golden Snapper have been caught in good numbers along with Mangrove Jacks being plentiful in close.

An 8 person group visiting from Africa,Singapore, America and Australia found themselves in the thick of a Mangrove Jack feeding frenzy last week. ”A worlds best spot, for Mangrove  Jacks “was a guests comment after spending a few hours amongst them.

Great Golden Snapper caught at Cape Don, have been some of the largest landed in the permit area. Cape Don has a catch and release policy so most see the light of day and the side of the boat but are returned to the water for the next and other groups to bring to the surface.

September and October will be busy for us but we do have some last minute openings for small groups for short to medium stays. If you would like to  fish Cape Don late in September or during October and one of the following dates suites your party call us now.

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September     -  18th to the 25th - 2 Boats 3,4 & 7 day

October           – 2nd to the 9th     -  2 Boats 3,4 & 7 day

October           – 23rd to the 30th – 1 Boat 3,4 & 7 day

We ‘re also taking bookings for the 2011 season. Call our bookings number today

08-89790030

Tight Lines Jeff Clarke

Manager

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Temp:      4.30 pm  28c

Wind:   SSW    8-16 knots

"Can the Barra get Better"

We’ve had a number of enquiries regarding our availabilities for the remainder of the 2010 season, so I’ve put together some of the dates you may like to consider for you next visit to Cape Don Experience Fishing lodge for this season. Keep in mind that the dates and boats available are as at the date of this update (03/08/10).

Guests have experienced some big days out on the water. The photo shows one of those exhilarating moments when you get a real feel of what fishing in the Top End is all about. If only every day could be the same, calm seas, just the right amount of light on the water, tide not too fast or slow and it’s the 5^th big fish you’ve pulled in over the side of the boat. Even the guide has his eyes wide open. It comes as no surprise that many of our guests are taking advantage of our last minute fishing deals and experiencing their second and in some cases third and forth visit to the Don.

August, September, October will see more of the pelagic fish species to target, however, for the angler who wishes to fish for as many different species as possible, this is a good time for you.  These months consistently produce the most diverse fishing available from the challenge of Barramundi in the creeks to sight fishing over clear water shallow reefs for the powerful Giant Trevally and Queen fish or the thrill of the open water speedster, the Spanish Mackerel on light tackle.

Our rates cover an all inclusive stay with the only other additional item being alcohol which is ordered prior to arrival.

Availabilities as at 03/08/10

8/09 to 11/09………2 Boats triple share (6 Pax) 3 day

11/09 to 15/09…….1 Boat Quad, triple or twin share (4 Pax max)4 day

15/09 to 18/09…….3 Boats triple share (9 Pax) 3 day

18/09 to 22/09…….2 Boats 1 triple 1 Quad share (7 Pax) 4 day

02/10 to 06/10 ……3 Boats triple share or Quad   (10 Pax) 4 day

09/10 to 13/10…….2 Boats triple share or Quad   (7 Pax) 4 day

27/10 to 30/10…….3 Boats triple share or Quad (9 Pax) 3 day

Call if any of these dates suit your party.

Jeff Clarke

Manager-Cape Don

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• Temp: A beautiful 29.1 c
• Wind: ESE at 8-14 knots

The days just get Better and Better !!!

The Brown Boys fly back home today after another top week of fishing at Cape Don. Their highlight while on the water was catching over 100 fish in three days within 10-16 kl from the guest house and lighthouse. During August Cape Don can produce a wide variety of species at numerous locations. A Barra last month was just short of a metre and Mangrove Jacks have been out in full force in many of the creeks.

An ABC television crew has completed filming another episode of “Can We Help” for airing in September. The program will feature one of the children, now 90 yo plus, who grew up living in the current Cape Don guest house some 70 years ago. This was a long, long time before it became a favoured destination for fly in fly out fisherman from all over the world.

Preparations are underway for our new August guests. We still have a few windows available for 4 and 6 person groups mid to late in the month.

Jeff Clarke (Cape Don Experience – Manager)

P.S – Check out the recent Cape Don video footage above