b'FeatureMy original plan didnt evenDisappointment washed overin the shallows, something we include fishing in Broome, butme, but time was running short,dont see back in Canada when when a massive storm rolled in,and the looming storm remindedfishing the sturgeon rivers!I extended my stay for safety. Ime of the adventure ahead. This trip reinforced the importance seized the chance to fish beforeof diligence and preparation. Before the rain hit. After quickly stockingBARRAMUNDI DREAMSyou set off, do your homework. up on garfish at the local serviceNext on my list was Kununnura,Know the tides, the boat ramps, station, I took to the water. It feltwith barramundi as my target.and the local conditions. I spotted promising as I saw sailfish huntingBut with the water temperaturesmore than a few sunken 4x4 baitfish, their fins breaking thecooling down in June, they provedvehicles along the beaches, dreaded surface like dark shadows.elusive. I found myself laughing inreminders of what can happen if I set my bait perfectly and feltthe face of the challenge, however,you rush into it without a plan.the unmistakable head shakeeven as I caught silver cobblerAs I look back on my journey, after the hook set. Unfortunately,catfish instead. While not myI realize that fishing isnt just a just when victory was withintarget, they provided fun momentshobby, its an addiction that only reach, the hook let go, andamidst jaw-dropping scenery filleddeepens with every cast. The with it, my chance at a sailfish.with freshwater crocodiles lurkingthrill of the chase, the beauty of 50FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'