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St Helens – Tassy Game Fishing Capital   by Gavin Wyatt

The north east of Tasmania is rich in romantic sentiment, an area whose natural beauty is offset by its long history and and established cultures. Driving through the countryside the most striking thing you will notice is the depth and the variation of colour- in the sky, in the vegetation and in the soil itself. Vineyards and farmlands merge into tall green forests in the countryside, and when you near the coast the deep blue of the ocean will spread out before you, bordered by stunning white beaches, and red rocky headlands. A town in this region which is favoured by visitors because of its seaside location and its proximity to many of the natural attractions is St Helens.

St Helens has a resident population of about 200 people, making it the largest town on the north east coast. Its reached by a scenic coastal drive from Hobart (250 kilometres), or an 150 kilometre drive east from Launceston. It was a fishing port initially established as a whaling base in the 19th Century, and ironically today it is still large marine creatures that attract people here. Across the sand bar the waters are rife with gamefish such as Albacore Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna, and the town is recognised as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, a title cemented by its hosting of the ‘St Helens Classic’, a deep sea fishing competition that draws over 100 boats every March. St Helens is essentially a fishing port, with fishing being its chief source of income alongside tourism. So whether its reef, coastal or deep sea fishing you are after, you’ll find it here- or if youd rather enjoy the fruits of the ocean instead of catching it yourself then sit back in one of the restaurants and enjoy some of the freshest seafood around.

Built on the shores of St Georges Bay, the town is sheltered by the long headland of St Helens Point, a large portion of which is a public conservation area. The headland is popular amongst bushwalkers, as are many of the nearlying regions. To the south there is a stunning coastal reserve where high sand dunes lie next to thick wooded forests on one side and a magnificent white beach on the other. Immaculately clean, it is perfect for long romantic walks! Nearby lies Diana’s Basin, where you can see an amazing example of geological folds, the peak of which offer stunning views of the ocean. The hinterland is just as appealing to bushwalkers. At St Mary’s, which is a 25 minute drive inland, there is a large rocky hill known as St Patricks Head which is popular amongst hikers. The views are stunning, although there is a fair degree of effort required to see them, as some parts of the hill are so steep there are chains to heave yourself up with.

To the north of St Helens lies one of the most popular tourist regions in Tasmania, the Bay of Fires. The town of Binalong Bay, ten minutes drive north, is the gateway to the Bay, and is home to a pristine beach of its own. The Bay too is characterised by extremely white sands (a result of the large presence of granite in the ground), azure water and large red boulders. The area is very popular amongst scuba divers because of the waters clarity and the large underwater caves they explore. Extensive kelp forests are also a unique feature, which help contribute to the large array of marine life under the surface. As a result rock and surf fishing are very popular around the Bay.

Just a little further north of this bay is Mt William National Park, a place that constantly fascinates and delights. Teeming with animals and birdlife, the park is a haven for marsupials including the Forester Kangaroo, the second largest marsupial in the world. The beautiful beaches of the park complement its rugged interior, where you can find the 216 metre high Mt William. Another spot worth visiting is Eddystone Point, primarily because of its large granite lighthouse. The three houses at the station are the oldest surviving lighthouse quarters in Australia, and in the secluded bases close at hand there are numerous crayfish and abalone. There are a few sheltered camping areas that have been developed in the park, mostly around Stumpy’s Bay towards the north. Another one lies close to the Musselroe Bay township.

Whatever kind of holiday you are looking for in the north east of Tasmania you will find it. St Helens is in a fortunate geographical location where the surrounding hills and the warm ocean currents have produced a micro climate of plenty warmth and sunniness. With the friendly people and lots of nearby attractions to explore in your rental car, this is as good a place as any to spend a few delays relaxing and rejuvenating.

About the Author

Gavin Wyatt is a journalist with a passion for travel. originally from Zambia he has traveled around the world to end up on the sunny shores of Australia. For more of his articles visit Tasmanian Car Hire
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How To Catch Flounder $15.02 DVD How To Catch FlounderLearn the tricks, where to find, best tackle to use & how to fillet flounder!One of the most popular species of fish to catch is flounder. Learn the best tackle, hooks & bait to use, where to go and the different techniques in fishing in the surf, from a pier, jetty or on the open water. 64 min.

How To Rig Natural Baits Fishing 10 $35.29 DVD Saltwater Fishing 101 For Beginners & How To Rig Natural BaitLearn everything you need to know to begin this exciting sport. Plus how to catch fish the first time out & how to rig bait that seem to swim!Learn saltwater fishing from the fisherman who in a single year was named both "Angler of the Year" and the "Release Angler of the Year." In this instructional DVD, Dr. Jim covers the different rods and reels, how to use different types of line, hooks and sinkers along with the techniques for boat, shore, surf and pier fishing. 70 min.

Knack Fishing for Everyone $19.95 Before you hook yet another clump of weeds, take heart with Knack Fishing for Everyone, a quick-reading, picture-driven guide to fishing with style and success. The first such reference created for visual learners, it guides you to becoming a capable and knowledgeable angler–one who, with a set of basic skills, starts catching fish and continues to do so, refining your techniques as you go. It presents all the essentials of fishing, using various kinds of tackle, for a variety of both freshwater and saltwater species. Step-by-step full-color photo sequences and information-packed, clearly worded instructions are the hallmarks of this definitive one-volume resource. Inside are 460 color photos covering: 450 full-color photos covering: Spincasting Baitcasting Surf Casting Fly Fishing Big-Game Saltwater FishingLures, Lines, and Tackle Boats Cleaning & Cooking Essential Knots

Okuma Tundra Spin Rod 13Ft Med Heavy 3Pc Tu-130 $36.39 Okuma-Feet s Tundra TU-130 medium action is a great surf/pier fishing rod. With its highly durable construction and comfortable fore and rear grips this 13 foot rod is ready for any big game fishery there is. Features include durable glass fiber rod blank construction, 3 pcs, reinforced double footed guides, Long lasting ceramic guide inserts, stainless steel hooded reel seats, comfortable EVA foam fore and rear grips, fold down stripper guide, split butt grip configuration and durable rubber butt cap.

Okuma Tundra Spin Rod 15Ft Med Heavy 3Pc Tu-150 $29.29 Okuma-Feet s Tundra TU-150 medium action is a great surf/pier fishing rod. With its highly durable construction and comfortable fore and rear grips this 15 foot rod is ready for any big game fishery there is. Features include durable glass fiber rod blank construction, 3 pcs, reinforced double footed guides, Long lasting ceramic guide inserts, stainless steel hooded reel seats, comfortable EVA foam fore and rear grips, fold down stripper guide, split butt grip configuration and durable rubber butt cap.

Omersub Master Torpedo Buoy with Removable Flag $44.95 Omer Sub’s Master Torpedo Buoy is made of high visibility orange 420D Nylon with an inside air chamber manufactured in very resistant PVC material. Buoy comes equipped with a removable Red and White Dive Flag for added safety. The Torpedo Float is the ideal Buoy for spear fishing from the shore were surf conditions are present. Its Hydrodynamic shape and removable flag reduces the drag one may experience with a buoy that is round and will create more water resistance when in tow through the surf zone.

Orvis Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing $115.6 This is a thorough and practical guide to all aspects of saltwater fly fishing – flats, surf, inshore, and bluewater. Tackle and techniques are the key focuses of this important new book, which clearly covers fly lines, fly casting, knots and leaders, fishing techniques, rods and reels, flies, and other equipment. This solid and helpful book will interest anyone, anywhere in the world, who fishes a fly in salt water. (6 X 9, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, diagrams)

Outdoors Year Round $17.95 To the west is a stretch of Interstate 95 running from the D.C. suburbs to the South Carolina state line. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean. What lies in between, a four-hundred-mile stretch of coastal country traversing Virginia and North Carolina, is home to some of the best hunting and fishing grounds on the East Coast. For the first time, those who love to hunt and fish this unique area have a book. In Outdoors Year Round Stephen Ausband looks at an uncommonly rich spectrum of outdoor opportunities. Readers will delight in accounts of night fishing in Pamlico Sound, surf casting at Chincoteague, and bottom fishing in Chesapeake Bay. Ausband also covers large and small game, including numerous waterfowl and upland bird hunts, deer hunting tips for both rifle and bow hunters, and the pleasures of tracking bear with a practiced guide. The book is laid out chronologically, its twelve chapters covering each of the twelve months, from duck hunting in January to fishing for gray trout at Christmastime. Each chapter features two trips that allow the reader to take full advantage of what each month has to offer. These custom itineraries, which include complete traveling instructions and pricing information, outline exceptional hunting and fishing opportunities that do not strain the pocketbook.But Ausband provides more than just great practical advice. He also relates his personal experiences as an avid outdoorsman, one who has heard the howl of the red wolf near the Alligator River and flushed black ducks on the Eastern Shore–as well as his thoughts on introducing newcomers, particularly young people, to the diversity of life in the tidal zone. This is a book sportsmen will reach for, month in and month out. With Outdoors Year Round, there is no off-season.

Precision Pak Ocean Shield I Surf-Fishing Bag $32.95 Designed for avid sportsmen and fishermen who require a versatile and light storage system.

Precision Pak Ocean Shield II Surf-Fishing Bag $59.99 Designed for avid sportsmen and fishermen who require a full-size, but versatile and light storage system.

Rio Tropical Outbound Short Fly Line WF10F/I 10Ft Sinking Tip Fly Fishing $79.95 The ideal tropical line for wading the surf or throwing huge flies, featuring a short heavy head. Perfect for Baja and the Amazon and for such speciesas Peacock Bass, Dorado, Trevally and Rooster fish. The line is built with a hard saltwater coating that ensures the line will not wilt in tropical heatand has a welded loop on both ends for easy rigging. It is available as a full floating line, a floating line with a clear 10 ft intermediate tip or a floatingrunning line with an intermediate sinking head. DualTone ensures the angler can easily find the perfect loading point.The ideal tropical line for wading the surf or throwing huge fliesShort heavy head, perfect for Baja and the AmazonHard saltwater coating ensures the line will not wilt in tropical heatExtremely easy casting tapers that give ultimate distance3 densities available: Floating, floating with 10 ft clear intermediate tip and floating running line with 30 ft intermediate head (15 ft clear)Size: WF10F/I Model Number: 6-20903UPC: 730884209038

Seaweed Surf Co FS1 12X18 Aluminum Sign Gone Fishing (White) $27.8 Features Gone fishing sign. 12 inches by 18 inches. Made of Aluminum.

Storm Fin Keepers – Pair – Large $6.98 Fin straps to secure fins during white water fishing, surf entry and exits, diving, and more.

Storm Fin Keepers – Pair – Medium $6.98 Fin straps to secure fins during white water fishing, surf entry and exits, diving, and more.

Striper Hot Spots $39.73 This popular guide will help eager anglers find the best surf-casting spots in the northeast from Maine to New Jersey. Included are general fishing tips and local contact numbers for each location, with special emphasis on hot spots that boast flyfishing success and a list of 10 common surf-casting errors, along with notes on beach access, and requirements for oversand vehicles. Daignault is a highly sought-after, well-respected writer and lecturer. Twenty years a fishing and outdoors writer, he regularly contributes to Salt Water Sportsman, Field and Stream, Fishing World, and Sports Afield. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages)

Surf Fishing the Atlantic Coast $19.95 Updated information on tackle, baits, and casting techniques and new photos and knot-tying illustrations Fishing sandbars, points, jetties, scalloped beaches, and inlets Species include bluefish, striped bass, red drum, weakfish, spotted sea trout, flounder, sharks A comprehensive guide to fishing along the coast, Surf Fishing the Atlantic Coast describes where and when to locate all the popular species. You”ll learn how to cast for distance and accuracy and how to find and keep bait, including squid, worms, crabs, clams, mussels, shrimp, and baitfish. In-depth sections on rods, reels, lines, the best knots to use, and a chapter on rigging and driving a surf-fishing vehicle cover all the gear you”ll need to begin surf fishing. A rundown of the best access points along the coast from Maine to Florida tell where to begin. The first edition”s ISBN is 0-8117-2301-1.

Texas Coast $29.95 The Texas coast attracts everyone–children playing in the surf and building sand castles; high school and college students partying at spring break; adults easing workaday stresses by beachcombing, birding, fishing, or just watching the waves roll in one after another. In the coast’s elemental landscape of low dunes, sandy beaches, salt water, and sea breezes, life itself seems simpler. There’s time to watch the seagulls fighting over a fish, bodysurf in the waves, pick up shells on the beach, and reconnect with the healing rhythms of nature.This beautiful book combines Laurence Parent’s magnificent photographs with Joe Nick Patoski’s entertaining text to create a one-of-a-kind portrait of the Texas coast. Parent’s images capture Texas beaches, bays, estuaries, and salt marshes from Sabine Pass near the Louisiana border to Boca Chica, where the Rio Grande (sometimes) enters the Gulf of Mexico. He records all the familiar and distinctive scenes–sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico and sunset over the bays, sand dunes covered in goat-foot morning glories, historic lighthouses, shrimp boats and sailboats in harbor, and our favorite destinations of Galveston, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island. He also highlights lovely, lesser-known places you may not have discovered yet, such as Brazos Bend State Park.Joe Nick Patoski takes you on a verbal tour of the Texas coast. He describes the irresistible allure of this undramatic yet somehow unforgettable chain of barrier islands and bays. He also acknowledges the human activity that has always been a part of the coastal story–the arrival of immigrants to settle Texas; Civil War battles at Sabine Pass, Galveston, andPalmetto Ranch; towns, such as Indianola, that flourished and then suddenly folded after devastating hurricanes; the building of a huge petrochemical industry; and the successful effort to create wildlife refuges to sustain migrating birds and endangered species such as whooping cranes and Kemp’

The Complete Book of Surf Fishing $16.95 A full color guide to catching more and bigger fish from the beach from a leading expert.

The Fisherman’s Ocean $21.95 Tides, currents, fish senses and behavior Reading Dave Ross”s work will give you in-depth knowledge of the ocean, its processes, and marine fish, which can only make you a better saltwater angler. –Joe Healy editor, Saltwater Fly Fishing Here at last, in layman”s terms, is a fisherman”s guide to the habitat and behavior of saltwater fish. The author, an oceanographer and avid fly fisherman, explains the marine environment and the factors that affect where game fish congregate, how they move with tides and currents, what they see, smell, taste, and hear. The copiously illustrated text covers inshore and offshore habitat and will prove invaluable to anyone who fishes in saltwater, whether in the surf, on the flats, or out at sea. The ocean is vast. It pays to be educated.

The Striped Bass Book $11.19 Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to catching striped bass (rockfish), written by a seasoned pro. Milt Rosko details everything the striper fisherman needs to know about the most effective lures, baits, tackle, and techniques. Whether fishing from the surf, from jetties, or from boats, and whether using spinning tackle or the fly rod, Rosko covers it all.

The Two Sams $5.29 With this unique collection, acclaimed author Glen Hirshberg breathes new life into an age-old literary tradition. In the title story a husband struggles with the grief and confusion of losing two children, and forms an odd bond with the infant spectrals that visit him in the night. Dancing Men depicts one of the creepiest rites of passage in recent memory when a boy visits his deranged grandfather in the New Mexico desert. Struwwelpeter introduces us to a brilliant, treacherous adolescent whose violent tendencies and reckless mischief reach a sinister pinnacle as Halloween descends on a rundown Pacific Northwest fishing village. Tormented by his guilty conscience, a young man plumbs the depths of atonement as he and his favorite cousin commune with the almighty Hawaiian surf in Shipwreck Beach. In Mr. Dark”s Carnival, a college professor confronts his own dark places in the form of a mysterious haunted house steeped in the folklore of grisly badlands justice.

The Ultimate Guide to Striped Bass Fishing: Where to Find Them, How to Catch Them $22.95 Everything the surf caster bait fisherman or fly angler needs to know in a comprehensive guide to catching the majestic striped bass