Cossack

We enjoyed a lazy Sunday morning in bed and slow start to the day. The nought was cool an in the morning a fresh breeze blew up and I decided to take down the awning whilst we went exploring.

We drove a short distance to the historic settlement of Cossack which was established in 1863 to service the gold rush in the Pilbara. The wharf was built on an inlet which is reasonably well protected from the winds and the settlement formed around the wharf. Over the years the pearl luggers came and made Cossack their home but eventually moved onto Broome and the Cossack was finally abandoned in 1950. The old buildings are in reasonable condition and give tourists a glimpse of life in this remote area over a century ago.

The old wharf wall is still intact and provides a great fishing spot. We joined in the fun and tried to catch dinner. Although we fished a couple of hours before high tide, which is supposed to be the best time, there was no dinner fish caught. Not by us and not by anyone else on the wharf.

Of course, she who catches all the fish, caught the biggest fish (see picture) for the day, a Striped Scat (I think).

After fishing we checked out

Readers Head lookout which provides and excellent view of the area and it's tidal creeks. No wonder they have crocodiles here without he muddy bottom and mangrove covered creek areas.

On the way back we stopped at John's creek for a few casts as we observed someone catching a Barra. Needless to say, apart from some more little fish, there was still nothing to put on the dinner plate.

At the caravan park we also met the couple from Bright which we got to know a few weeks back in Esperence and have seen a number of other times since.

After lunch we went for a look at the Point Samson boat harbour and Samson Creek to see where we can fish tomorrow. We decided to have a few more casts but today wasn't our day. As the sun set and the sand flies took over the area we went home in a fishless state.