Ben Green shows off an 87-centimetre barramundi caught on a lure during a morning flick at the Aurukun boat ramp. Photo: Supplied.
Do you want to be as famous (well, Cape York famous) as Ben Green with this 87-centimetre barramundi he caught during an early morning flick at the Aurukun boat ramp?
Cape Catch of the Week will showcase a Cape York angler – big or small – and provide them ultimate bragging rights around the barbecue or campfire.
All you have to do is send us a photo of you and your catch, and answer a few simple questions.
If everything goes to plan, we are hoping to be able to offer a great weekly prize, but for the time being, the best you can hope for is seeing your mug and your catch online, and sticking the clipping from the paper on your beer fridge as a conversation starter.
Where do you call home? Lakeland is home, but I’ve been living in Aurukun for a few years now.
What do you like most about living on Cape York? I like the laid-back lifestyle the most – it’s so much better than Victoria.
What is your favourite fish species to target? The bluebone – it’s just seeing that colour come up from the water, and it tastes so good.
Where is your favourite location to wet a line? My favourite fishing spot is the Pennefather River on the western Cape.
Who is your favourite fishing buddy? It all depends. Sometimes, I like just fishing by myself, and other times, it’s great to go out with a friend. It really just depends on the day.
What is your biggest brag catch? I caught a 1.5-metre cobia once. I also got a 3.5m lemon shark, but I obviously didn’t keep that one.
Bait versus lure? I’m a fan of both lures and bait.
DO YOU WANT TO FEATURE AS OUR NEXT CAPE CATCH OF THE WEEK? FLICK A PHOTO OF YOUR BEST RECENT CATCH (THE HIGHER RESOLUTION, THE BETTER) TO [email protected] OR TEXT IT TO 0419 891 666 BY SATURDAY NIGHT.
