Morrie has arranged to pull his pots and throw them back in to make room on his vessel for the Farmers and the crew.After seeing her up close they must be the best looked after pots in the fleet,very comfortable.
They departed Brambles about 9 to call up Morrie and arrange a meeting place,all good action for the camera.
Ben and I washed up and tidied the boat up,never done so much washing up in my life!The crew do help as they appreciate the task at hand.
We waited until they had done some filming ,heard Ross say "we are now in Port Davey"across the water.They are very good at making statements to the camera,must be difficult sometimes finding things to say but they never seem run out of ideas.
We decided as we were not wanted to go fishing , pulled the pot ,three rats.
Motored out into the harbour to try and find some bottom to fish on.Found quit a lot of suitable areas but no good fish appeared.Plenty of Red Faces and some couta wherever we found a bit of feed on the sounder.A couple of different winter bream but no other fish for the table.
The weather looked threatening but did not come to much,overcast with light showers.
The wind picked up a bit and so we decided to give it away.
Returned to where we had reset the pot to rebait it.Put a couple of hooks on it for good measure.Should get something this time put plenty of bait in,three different type of fish.
Went over and anchored in Whalers Cove to wait for the fisherman's return.Solquest had gone on ahead to Clayton's.
By now the weather was real Port Davey but fortunately late in the season and little wind.We got a call from Morrie,come and get these blokes,been calling you for an hour! Typical Morrie,they had been telling him about yesterday's radio problems.I had my other small one rigged up as a test with a long range aerial on it.We had been listening to the fishermen moaning about their catches all afternoon.
I am in Whalers I replied ,be there soon .Then Josh called up "we are bearing gifts he said". Terrific I said because we can't help.
About fifteen minutes later they turned up out of the mist.La Golondrina steaming towards us.
They pulled up a bit away and Ben went over in the dinghy with a fish bin,then back for another one.
The Farmers were the first on board and filled me in on the days fishing in sixty fathoms,never done that before they declared.They will always have a fish story to tell now.
It seems Mathew was the hero,after quite a few drags things were looking grim,Morrie had a backup plan but he was getting quite embarrassed about the lack of fish,he had painted him self into a corner .The only catch was Nicks 1.8 meter school shark,not really what they were after..Just about to take the top off the well and hook one on for a fake catch.
Morrie was looking towards the heavens,the Lord took pity on him.
Mathew said I think I have something,Morrie had a feel ,yep feels like it,and so the slow wind began. then Ross two more ,the day had been saved on the last drag.That is Stripie fishing.
The crew arrived for the trip up to Melaleuca Inlet but first a shot of Morries boat so we chased him as he was intent on recovering his dinghy on anchor in Whalers and to salvage what was left of the day.
What do you want he called over the radio,just a shot of your boat I replied ,ok he said I will come round you.I pulled up no point both of us steaming around in circles and I had noticed he seemed to like getting fairly close to me. Gilly back on the job.
We set off towards Breaksea and the channel,unfortunately the rain had really set in now,
Visibility was down to one hundred yards with a few breaks now and the when you could see the outline of the shore.
A pity because apart from Ben and I no one on board had been here before.The Plotter and Radar enabled us to run up the channel at eighteen knots with safety,I must admit plenty of concentration required by me.
We arrived to see Solquest tied up to the right hand side of Ocean Pier as Clyde used to call it.
We took the other side.
The Farmers helped to tie up Masterpiece while recounting the days exploits to Garth and Rod.
Rod de camped straight away as some scenes were required on Solquest.Back to work for the rest.Arrangements were made for dinner,Rod and our crew to dine on Masterpiece,the Farmers and Garth up at the house.We sat down with Rod and discussed anchorages on the coast and in Davey,especially the sixty knot ones in here.Always an interesting topic,Morrie had told him of one in Joe Page Bay which I will check out sometime.Most probably in Jerries book but it is interesting how you read it and do not take in all the details,Ben noticed the Lime Kilns marked in tiny writing after we left the Gordon.They were about where we thought but will have to wait for another day.
We also listened to the weather for our departure on Tuesday,not ideal but will be ok.
The mob moved up to the cottage as the fire was burning to do the dinner scenes.I believe Mathew grilled half crayfish on the fire with some additions of his own.
Very acceptable we heard.The crew were impressed with the homeliness of the evening and the setting.I can't help to think Win and Clyde would be happy to see their cottage being used.
I can remember having scones ,raspberry jam and cream with them and Al Gibson and I think Roger Martin many years ago.Clyde looking out of the window frequently for the Aero Club plane he had conned into bringing him some fags down.Don't tell Win he said,they turn their engine off and glide so she can't hear them.I have to see where they land so I can go up the hill behind to get them.
I can't help but think Win knew exactly what was going on.A perfectly suited pair those two.
Thanks for the friends of Clayton's for their efforts in restoring the cottage.Also Jim Bacon for restoring the jetty,but that is another story.
The filming over our crew returned to the boat for dinner,talk of the farmers having a whiskey and a game of canasta in front of the fire.
Crays on the menu tonight always a treat finished off with jelly and icecream for Rod,Ben and I.
We marveled at Bens perseverance,cleaned up all the left over legs and gearboxes while leaving his tail untouched.He did have quite a pile in front of him before he ate.Must mean something about your husband Kate.Do not know what though.
Into the bunk about eleven Josh long gone,no wonder he is usually first up to put his coffee on.
Quite a big day tomorrow,hope the weather is ok.Should be.
Port Davey Rats,will be a year or two yet.
Crew off to do a days work,never less than twelve hours,might get a few breaks but always on the go.
la Golondrina returns with hard earned "gifts".
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