Day 31 - Friday - Whyalla

Sun was shining, which we didn't expect. We went to town for some spare parts - plumbing, some PVC tube to carry the fishing rods on the car and most importantly some local fishing knowledge and bait. Really surprised by Whyalla, I always assumed it would be a Industrial town but its really lovely with plenty a parks, all the necessary shops are catered for in town.

Back to Van, picked up Sandy, rods and off to see the Peninsular, skipped around the edge of bays north of Whyalla, False Bay, Point Lowly Lighthouse, and Fitzgerald Bay. Wayne was off to the point with rod and lure in hand, first cast and he was hooked up next to another fisherman, unfortunately the other guy was a little enthusiastic and was running around Wayne and he lost the fish. Was a nice Australian Salmon around 3kg he thinks...next time honey.

Went past the bay where they run Giant Cuttlefish tours - it was freezing being dry and fully dressed, let alone when you are wet getting out...brrr

Followed the Coastline around a dirt road, shame the sun had vanished behind the rain clouds, back into town for a quick shop at Woolies. Then went back to the Circular Jetty for Wayne to see. There were 3 or 4 ppl catching squid but it was about to pour, so thought we would give it a miss for today.

Easy dinner back at the Van for the 3 of us and made plans for the next day, hopefully the sun will come out to play again in the morning.Read more