990 Darwin NT 0801. Regulations concerning mandatory safety equipment are nearly the same, but it pays to check the rules before leaving home. Fishing Tackle Lures can be purchased in the Gulf Region at prices sometimes cheaper than city prices. It is suggested, however, to bring along a supply of extra strong hooks as the standard variety supplied on many lures will not survive the aerial antics of large barra or queenfish. A selection of bibbed and swimming minnows, poppers, spoons and jigs should suffice.
Traces ensure fewer lost fish.
As there are only few fish with big teeth, a strong mono trace is sufficient in most situations. Don't forget that live bait usually work better than the traditional dead baits such as pilchards. A careful inspection of road maps shows several patches of aboriginal land in the region. It is possible to visit Borroloola and Doomadgee without a permit, but access and camping on most of the Wellesley or Sir Edward Pellew groups of islands is not permitted. The maps are not always up to date and the situation is changing rapidly, so seek local advice.