Murray Cod

[MEGOMONSTER]

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Just a photo of a Murray Cod I caught recently in Lake Mulwala on the troll

[AB]

Good size....What bait did you have on?

[MEGOMONSTER]

I was trolling about 5 mtrs of water with a River2Sea 100mm perch look lure

[Maxhead]

Nice, catch anything else and did you save us a fillet? hahah

[MEGOMONSTER]

We got 4 all up but only one keeper which is in the photo.

[MEGOMONSTER]

At the Cod classic this weekend, got 4 undersized cod, 4 carp and 1 yellow belly yesterday. This morning got two keepers for the comp, 1 at 61cm, 1 at 62cm both caught within minutes on the troll.
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Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience. Y2K

[stevogq]

Great catch mego, good luck

[The BigFella]

Hey Mego, I hate you!

[The BigFella]

This will only be the second year since 2000 that Ive missed the Classic!
Its the best comp Ive attended ever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,

[threedogs]

Good work, What size was biggest cod? Good thing you have the shirt on that would be tough conditions to fish in, or maybe a tad cooler on the Lake.? Next time buddy

[MEGOMONSTER]

Biggest cod caught at the cod classic was 117cm by a female competitor. 350 cod caught and released or something like that, over 4000 carp caught and donated to Charlie carp. Nearly 3000 competitor.


Never argue with an idiot, cos he'll bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience. Y2K

[MEGOMONSTER]

Found a photo at the 2010 Cod Classic. 23351

[MEGOMONSTER]

And another we got 4-5 years back. 23352 with a red fin hanging out of its mouth.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just had a call from a mate Yarrawonga/Mulwala that a 95lbs Murray cod caught today. That's about 42-43kilos. No measurements yet and no photos. So don't really know if its true. At 95lbs, it would measure well over 120cms. I also won't believe till I see it.

[threedogs]

Pics MEGO Pics, or just one arm fishing stories

[stevogq]

If they caught it on the murry I'd believe it, must of been a good fisho to have land that beast

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[MEGOMONSTER]

If they caught it on the murry I'd believe it, must of been a good fisho to have land that beast

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They did say it was in the lake, if It was Dusko, then I would believe it. He only fishes for the big ones. Deep water holes etc.
Dusko has 5 trophy fish all over 100lbs, all caught on the lake and most out of the Everglades on lake Mulwala.
Pretty sure only one of them come out of the channel going under the border crossing bridge in town.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Pics MEGO Pics, or just one arm fishing stories

As for pics, I too am waiting.

[threedogs]

Yo Mego trust xmas with the family went well. here those options I was telling you about, would give you more than enough light for reversing on a boat ramp. I also have here 6 x 4" 35 watt HID round driving lights,
.
I used to have them on the roof bar like you have, next time you're over this way, pop in and I;ll show you. Even have some awesome internal LED lights. Home all the time

[MEGOMONSTER]

These don't like a Murray cod. LOL

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went for a day trip to Yarrawonga, to see a few of my mates who have been camping there since Thursday.
Left bright and early yesterday morning and got there about 6 in the morning. Launched the boat and went for a fish. We didnt have to wait long before the first catch. It was a hundred mm Cod, yes that's right first fish was 10 cm.
then we got this only moments later
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66cm Murray Cod, my biggest so far out of the Murray river in Yarrawonga.
We did get another of the same size but was lost at the boat, just pulled the hook. Right under our nose.

[Maxhead]

You prick, that's all I want to say!


Very nice bro






.........on the move

[AB]

Bloody decent cod mate, well done!!!

[Blownlc]

Nice job mate! I was in Mulwala from tues to sat and didn't land a single thing! Spent many hours around the blue hole and came up with nothing!
Good on ya, nice catch!

Lure or bait?


LESS YAP YAP, MORE TAP TAP!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Nice job mate! I was in Mulwala from tues to sat and didn't land a single thing! Spent many hours around the blue hole and came up with nothing!
Good on ya, nice catch!

Lure or bait?


LESS YAP YAP, MORE TAP TAP!!

Got mine on bait, I normally fish the lake but was told not to bother as fishing has been very slow. So now that you mentioned it, I guess he was telling the truth.

[Blownlc]

I met two older gentlemen who were staying in the caravan park across the road from us. They would go out for three hours in the morning and three hours again at night to my knowledge they did this for 5 days.
They didn't catch a thing until day four, when one of them found a lure on a tree. He caught 3 cod ranging 64-80cm and a Goldie at 45cm all within three hours on the found lure! This was all in the lake.


LESS YAP YAP, MORE TAP TAP!!

[threedogs]

X 2 on the Prick bit, ingham Chipees have a lot to answer for lol.
Good to see the Bigger ones are still around, I was questioning the
117cm winner of the Cod Classic, Go mego Go Mego.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wouldn't I love to see this27446 when trolling along a bank.

Or see this in the shallows.
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[MEGOMONSTER]

Reports of decent Murray cod, Yellow Belly and big carp being caught behind the weir wall in Yarrawonga.
The water authorities have been letting out a stack of water from Lake Mulwala, raising the levels of the Murray causing a swarm of fish to swim upstream towards the weir.
The area is anticipating over 100mm of rain in the coming days.

[threedogs]

Bummer ,Bob and a few of us due to go fishing ,but not much fun with 100mm of rain,
plus I'm going back in soon,

[MEGOMONSTER]

We're you going this week end, or next week end. Cos I would think next week end will be even better

[threedogs]

Bobs going this weekend but not sure where, pretty sure surgeon wants me here,
I.m thinking should go up after long weekend, If Janderson is reading maybe his take on the fishing>>

[Bob]

I am going next week Thursday through Monday

Wide Beach near Strathmerton

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[MEGOMONSTER]

I am going next week Thursday through Monday

Wide Beach near Strathmerton


You going there again.
Just saw the radar, it has been bucketing down on the border.

[Bob]

You going there again.
Just saw the radar, it has been bucketing down on the border.

Yeah hopefully it will have cleared up by Thursday.

Heavy rain in Bendigo overnight

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Yeah hopefully it will have cleared up by Thursday.

Heavy rain in Bendigo overnight

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Should be great fishing by then, water would have had a chance to clear up and it should all on.
Are you gonna drop any cray nets.

[Bob]

Should be great fishing by then, water would have had a chance to clear up and it should all on.
Are you gonna drop any cray nets.

Yeah hope to although i am allergic to all Shell FIsh both Salt and Freshwater

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[threedogs]

Forgot about Cray season, any month without the letter "R".
But you really need a boat ah,

[janderson]

Don't know about the fishing, but Cray season started today. Only had about 25mm rain. Parks Victoria Seasonal Road Closures Barmah National Park 13/06/2013 to 31/10/2013

[janderson]

and another 20mm of rain overnight

[threedogs]

So they closed that road to Daves camp???

[Bob]

and another 20mm of rain overnight

Hopefully it will clear up a bit by thursday.

Should be OK to get into Wide Beach


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[janderson]

So they closed that road to Daves camp???

Not yet, but to close 13th

[janderson]

Hopefully it will clear up a bit by thursday.

Should be OK to get into Wide Beach


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Wide Beach should be ok by then. today is a bit windy and the sun is out

[Bob]

Wide Beach should be ok by then. today is a bit windy and the sun is out

Thanks mate

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[MEGOMONSTER]

Wide Beach should be ok by then. today is a bit windy and the sun is out

What's Bearii going to be like on the long weekend, might come up for the day.

[janderson]

What's Bearii going to be like on the long weekend, might come up for the day.

7-day Weather Forecast looking good. http://weather.ninemsn.com.au/vic/northern-country/bearii

[MEGOMONSTER]

7-day Weather Forecast looking good. http://weather.ninemsn.com.au/vic/northern-country/bearii

That's just perfect. Not too cold at nights either.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have had an update from the boys long weekend trip to the Murray River in Bearii.
Here are two gorgeous specimens of the mighty Murray cod.


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90cm beauty on Thursday night.


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80cm on Friday night.

[MEGOMONSTER]

What a mama. http://youtu.be/G_g185N3aSg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Thought I might post this here too.
It's about new proposal of slot limit of 50cm to 70cm for Murray Cod http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/266163/Consultation-Paper-The-use-of-slot-limits-to-improve-the-Victorian-Murray-cod-fishery.pdf

[MEGOMONSTER]

My nephew Jacob's first Murray Cod. 57cm 53162 About 5 mins later a 59cm Cod caught by me and Dante.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here's a pic of Dante's cod.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My most recent cod trolling Lake Mulwala.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Interesting vid Natalie seen on FaceAche.
http://youtu.be/IiHrW-Wg6Dg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Murray Cod attacks duck. http://youtu.be/I8rb7qvwvWc

[Family4x4]

Great video.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Second chance at the Cod that had a go at the duck. http://youtu.be/Cd7-Eopr0ws

[MEGOMONSTER]

I feel for this guy.
Metre cod in the net.
http://youtu.be/ro2yw7yE3kE

[MEGOMONSTER]

Copeton Dam monster and fish of a lifetime.
Caught using a FULL MOON orange & black spinnerbait. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/374.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/375.jpg

[threedogs]

@ Mego did you see the size of the cod the guy in USA caught from his canoe, bloody thing was
over 200lbs and they say what ever species it was grow to be 800lbs, monster fish broke his rod.
Judging by the size of the hook looked like he was targetting big cod.

[threedogs]

Not sure if morning or evening but nice cod from Mulwala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnR_-OREUic

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looking at getting a new Cod lookalike spinnerbait called the Greenback. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/431.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

This is the product as I'll get it.
With stinger hook and soft plastic attached.
Although the photo is sample of what I'm getting as the stinger hook and plastics are just placed for visual understanding. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/432.jpg
Very happy.
They are from EdgeCrusher lures.
http://edgecrusherlures.com.au

[BigRAWesty]

When's the next trip????

[MEGOMONSTER]

When's the next trip????

Depending on how the back feels after this week at work, I'm hoping to go to the annual boys Queens birthday trip to Bearii. Which I missed last year and these were caught. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/3.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/4.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finished product from EdgeCrusher lures are on their way.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/50.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/51.jpg
A single and a twin spinnerbait.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Interesting capture of an albino Cod http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/168.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bought myself a new lure today, a new Jackall Cuprap noisy pencilbait. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/06/169.jpg
http://youtu.be/DieWow6cwqg

[threedogs]

Looking at getting a new Cod lookalike spinnerbait called the Greenback. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/05/431.jpg

Most lures Ive found only catch fisherman, but a Spinner bait with a soft plastic and stinger hook,
with specks that catch the sun are very good up the Murray.
the guy who makes a Bardi grub lure lol or the guy who sell cheese moulds in the shape of bardi grubs.
a small cube of tasty cheese if fishing from the bank works a treat, and has never failed to catch a fish to date

[Bob]

Just buy a Packet of these. They are cheap and work every time

http://www.inghams.com.au/ingham-chicken-breast-chipees

[Maxhead]

Just buy a Packet of these. They are cheap and work every time

http://www.inghams.com.au/ingham-chicken-breast-chipees


What was it you were using up at the Brindies meetup Bob??

[Bob]

What was it you were using up at the Brindies meetup Bob??

I was mostly spinning and only use the Chicken Chippees in the Murray.
They wrork with Cod & worst luck bloody Carp

[Maxhead]

I was mostly spinning and only use the Chicken Chippees in the Murray.
They wrork with Cod & worst luck bloody Carp


Can't remember now but seem to recall you using something different...LOL anyway...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just buy a Packet of these. They are cheap and work every time

http://www.inghams.com.au/ingham-chicken-breast-chipees

That was a secret Bob. Gotta be careful who we tell.

[threedogs]

Just watched "fishing edge " with Lee Rayners, WoW dude was fishing somewhere Nth Wst of Vic on the Murray
They pulled in some huge Cod. Worth watching and they made it look so easy most cod over 1000mm and 40lb.
Lure used was about 200mm -250mm in a red /black pattern, big lure for sure. Episode 8

[threedogs]

That was a secret Bob. Gotta be careful who we tell.

After you told me I forgot , then went to Safeways and the Chick there remembered the name.
saying my husband swears by them lol. would be great at Cullymurra water hole IMO

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate took his son Derek for a quick fish today on Mulwala and little Dezza pulls this in. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/08/128.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went to Yarrawonga with some friends to take away some pain from burying their father recently.
Went to catch some carp for our parents and caught plenty of fish.
All Murray cod were released as its closed season.

Mark's very first cod http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/57.jpg

Then I got this massive 93cm COD on a tiny size 2 circle hook with a tiny cube of chicken chippee.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/58.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/59.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/60.jpg

Caught a massive 7kg Carp.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/61.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/62.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have finally popped my cherry and scored my metre cod.
Measuring 103 cm.
Caught on the banks of Lake Mulwala bait fishing.
Using chicken chippee, scrub worm and cheese on the same hook.
Rod was in the water all of three minutes. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/58.jpg

[BigRAWesty]

I have finally popped my cherry and scored my metre cod.
Measuring 103 cm.
Caught on the banks of Lake Mulwala bait fishing.
Using chicken chippee, scrub worm and cheese on the same hook.
Rod was in the water all of three minutes. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/58.jpg
Shit yea. He's a monster.......

[Maxhead]

I have finally popped my cherry and scored my metre cod.
Measuring 103 cm.
Caught on the banks of Lake Mulwala bait fishing.
Using chicken chippee, scrub worm and cheese on the same hook.
Rod was in the water all of three minutes. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/58.jpg

Congrats Mick, Something every fisho aims for when cod fishing...NICE!!

[threedogs]

You da man,, well done buddy

[threedogs]

Yo Mick what did it weigh in at 50-60lb ,
bloody horse mate hope you did the dance of joy

[MEGOMONSTER]

I would say over 20kgs but probably under 25kg.
We're guessing 22-23kgs.
About the 50lb mark.

[threedogs]

still impressive this one caught near Swanhill was 40lb

[MEGOMONSTER]

Stacks of big fish caught lately.
138cmhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/64.jpg
132cmhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/65.jpg

[threedogs]

Yeah you want those with the Girth eh
I like looking at old photos on the pub walls with all the blokes in their fishing suits lol
All the cod hanging from a pole, no wonder they put a limit on them those suit fisherman
nearly cleaned them out.
Those big ones taste crap anyway as you know 600mm is about the best eating.
released or Taxidermied

Guy around the corner goes Robinvale way and
his best is 110cm but a lot of big Cod that way

[MEGOMONSTER]

Also caught this albino cod. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/83.jpg

[threedogs]

Wow thats just weird, over breeding maybe????

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wow thats just weird, over breeding maybe????

Plenty of lighter colour fish around.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate Wally got this 99cm cod on surface lure this morning. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/95.jpg

[threedogs]

What lb line you using??

[MEGOMONSTER]

For my metre fish I had 20lb Fins braid and about 6' of only 20lb Black Magic fluorocarbon leader.

[MEGOMONSTER]

The boof of a Murray Cod surface lure fishing.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/252.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wally scoring a 93cm cod on surface lure.
Again another big one. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/254.jpg

[threedogs]

Better get Wally to buy a Patrol and sign up lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Better get Wally to buy a Patrol and sign up lol

That'll never happen. Lol

[threedogs]

And check his tape as the 93cm one looks bigger than his 99cm one.
or was he drinking late in the arvo lol
Ill go he if thats 99cm,,, impressive fish as it is

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/266.jpg
Caught off the banks in Yarrawonga using cheese.
Went 111cm.

[NigeP62]

As a South Aussie may I just say " I hate you blokes"

[threedogs]

As a South Aussie may I just say " I hate you blokes"

Apology accepted lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

As a South Aussie may I just say " I hate you blokes"

Your welcome. Anytime.

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/284.jpg
134cm caught between Cobram and Tocumwal.

[threedogs]

Wow now thats a horse they say that stretch between Cobram and Tocumal is good for big cod

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wow now thats a horse they say that stretch between Cobram and Tocumal is good for big cod

Isn't Bearii between them

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another monster caught trolling the Murray. Location and size Unknown.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/01/319.jpg

This went 130cm but location still not known.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate Wally just got his first metre plus fish about an hour ago 5:30am.
With a fish over 1200mm. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/54.jpg
By himself with a crook arm/shoulder aswell.

[threedogs]

Isn't Bearii between them

Yeah doh thinking Toc to Yarra

[threedogs]

This would look neat on a boat or trailer, thinking its better than the NFI stickers they give you
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150cm-Vinyl-Silver-Self-Adhesive-Measuring-Tape-Ruler-Sticker-For-Sewing-Machine-/272063464943?hash=item3f583f05ef:g:c8AAAOSwnH1WXpR G

[janderson]

65081 This was put out yesterday

[threedogs]

Did a bit of a google and found we dont have European carp but Cyprinus Carpio.
Earliest records show "carp" were introduced in 1907, and later Koi Carp
were released to control aquatic weed, seems that failed big time.
I was hoping that carp would control this blue/green algae, gotta be good for something eh

[threedogs]

Been onto a mate about going to Bearii when it cools down and how a few cod 1 mtr plus are being caught
at Lake Mulwala, He pulled one out of the lake a whopping 1.4 mtres long. Ill see if I can get some pics

[MEGOMONSTER]

Two great specimens caught in the Murray river in the last week.
Second one went 130cm.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/107.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/06/108.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Relaxing on the Murray.
Until some spastic decides to fish on top of you. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/67.jpg

Murray up high. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/68.jpg

And a visitor about a few metres above my head. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/69.jpg

[macca]

Can not get over the size of those fish and that photo of the lure being smashed is incredible, great shot.

[threedogs]

MEGOMONSTER any sign of that algae over your way?????

[Throbbinhood]

Hey mate, just wondering what kind of setup you have for these monsters? Starting to get into fishing more and wouldn't mind rigging up for this.

[MEGOMONSTER]

MEGOMONSTER any sign of that algae over your way?????

Gone a long time ago

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey mate, just wondering what kind of setup you have for these monsters? Starting to get into fishing more and wouldn't mind rigging up for this.

I have several set ups I use.

I use a couple of Shimano Catana 9 foot 6-8 kg with 4-5000 size reels with 20pound braid 2 mtr 20-30pound fluorocarbon leader in s paternoster rig for all my bait style fishing on lakes and rivers.

For my trolling rods I use 6-7 ft Gladiator Snakeskin graphite rods 3-4000 reels
20-30 pound braid and 30-40 pound leader.

Also a Shimano Tcurve hi modulas overhead rid with a 200 size Tica over head reel.

I also have another 36 different rid and reel combinations that I use for specific targets.

I got 2 new Shimano Expride 2-4kg rods with 3000 size Shimano Stradic Ci4 that I'm using for nearly everything. Cos they're new. Lol

Flatties squid whiting pinkies.
Yellow belly etc flicking lures around, soft plastics

[Throbbinhood]

I have several set ups I use.

I use a couple of Shimano Catana 9 foot 6-8 kg with 4-5000 size reels with 20pound braid 2 mtr 20-30pound fluorocarbon leader in s paternoster rig for all my bait style fishing on lakes and rivers.

For my trolling rods I use 6-7 ft Gladiator Snakeskin graphite rods 3-4000 reels
20-30 pound braid and 30-40 pound leader.

Also a Shimano Tcurve hi modulas overhead rid with a 200 size Tica over head reel.

I also have another 36 different rid and reel combinations that I use for specific targets.

I got 2 new Shimano Expride 2-4kg rods with 3000 size Shimano Stradic Ci4 that I'm using for nearly everything. Cos they're new. Lol

Flatties squid whiting pinkies.
Yellow belly etc flicking lures around, soft plastics

Wow mate, that's awesome! Thanks! I've got a couple of 4-8/5-10kg rods, not sure what reels they are. But I'll braid them up and hit em with some good leader and see how I go.

You get much smaller stuff in the Murray? Been looking into getting a 1-3/2-4kg rod to double as a bream rod or for squid, that sort of stuff. Wonder if it's worth taking that down too.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wow mate, that's awesome! Thanks! I've got a couple of 4-8/5-10kg rods, not sure what reels they are. But I'll braid them up and hit em with some good leader and see how I go.

You get much smaller stuff in the Murray? Been looking into getting a 1-3/2-4kg rod to double as a bream rod or for squid, that sort of stuff. Wonder if it's worth taking that down too.

Just remember hook size to bait size not to fish size.
My meter plus Cod was caught on a 2/0 hook, tiny compared to the mouth.
2-4 is good but might not be strong enough if fighting s fish wrapped in a snag.
At least 4-6 or 4-8 or 6-8. For peace of mind.
Even small cod under 60cm can fight hard.
Although the fight is in the first 30 seconds.

[Throbbinhood]

Thanks for the tips mate. Hopefully find some cod around Yarrawonga. Will be fishing landbased there in a month or so, when the weather is warm enough to take the young fella with me.

[threedogs]

Thanks for the tips mate. Hopefully find some cod around Yarrawonga. Will be fishing landbased there in a month or so, when the weather is warm enough to take the young fella with me.

Be wary of the closed season,

[Throbbinhood]

Be wary of the closed season,

Ahh yep. Cheers mate. I'll do some research and see what else I can catch up that way.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Yellow belly getting caught behind the weir at Yarrawonga.
On garden and scrub worms and yabbies.
Hard body Jackells are working well too.

[Plasnart]

Yellow belly getting caught behind the weir at Yarrawonga.
On garden and scrub worms and yabbies.
Hard body Jackells are working well too.

When are we seeing the Mego Master Casts show on C31 mate?? Youd make a classic fishing show host!

Can see it now: "This week we're in Portland chasing tuna in the new 2017 Bar Runner Super Cat. But forget the fishing, check these leather seats!!!"

:D

[MEGOMONSTER]

When are we seeing the Mego Master Casts show on C31 mate?? Youd make a classic fishing show host!

Can see it now: "This week we're in Portland chasing tuna in the new 2017 Bar Runner Super Cat. But forget the fishing, check these leather seats!!!"

:D

Yeah brah. Seeing someone about it.
But it's on the hush. So don't tell anyone.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today's photos of Bruce's bend on the Murray in Yarrawonga. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/106.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/107.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/108.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/109.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/110.jpg

[Throbbinhood]

Wow! Thats one of the spots I was looking at camping at too, although not for a month, but I'd imagine it'd still be pretty soggy.

Has the river level risen much? I take it that's just a low lying area there? Or has the river broken banks?

[threedogs]

What did Rex say years ago, big hooks
catch big fish but a small hook will catch more.
something like that.

Throbbinhood very popular spot that ,,Bruce's bend/beach

[Throbbinhood]

snip..very popular spot that ,,Bruce's bend/beach

Yeah I believe so, I haven't been up that way before, well, not in like 10 years and that was on private property anyway. So just going off what I could find on WikiCamps. Always handy for anyone to yell out a few spots they thing might be better and less crowded. Like to camp right next to the water, well equipped fourby with offroad camper trailer.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Water levels downstream of weir.
Have a look over last two months.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/111.jpg

Water flow through weir.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/112.jpg

Water temperature. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/113.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/114.jpg

Water level downs stream of Torrumbarry weirhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/115.jpg


Bureau warnings.
http://m.bom.gov.au/nt/EK0V/warnings/IDN36629/

[MEGOMONSTER]

What did Rex say years ago, big hooks
catch big fish but a small hook will catch more.
something like that.

Throbbinhood very popular spot that ,,Bruce's bend/beach

One way to get your post count up. Lol

[threedogs]

Yeah I believe so, I haven't been up that way before, well, not in like 10 years and that was on private property anyway. So just going off what I could find on WikiCamps. Always handy for anyone to yell out a few spots they thing might be better and less crowded. Like to camp right next to the water, well equipped fourby with offroad camper trailer.

I think Bearii is under water ATN as well, but Daves camp is a great spot right on the Murray
plenty of dead wood for a fire. give janderson a PM he lives there,and would have the latest
some great spots all along the river @ Bearii, caravan park for ice and milk etc heaps of sun
for any solar applications, also plenty of shade and sometime a Koala or two may invade camp.
Kids love it OK for adults to swim and cool off but keep an eye on the smaller ones.

[MEGOMONSTER]

A couple cod caught , two in two nights fishing session at Bearii.
June 2014 http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/116.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/117.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just found this too. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/118.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wow. Just wow.
It looks only a few metres lower than the lake. http://youtu.be/f0Er8ZBnZO0
This was yesterday.

[Throbbinhood]

I think Bearii is under water ATN as well, but Daves camp is a great spot right on the Murray
plenty of dead wood for a fire. give janderson a PM he lives there,and would have the latest
some great spots all along the river @ Bearii, caravan park for ice and milk etc heaps of sun
for any solar applications, also plenty of shade and sometime a Koala or two may invade camp.
Kids love it OK for adults to swim and cool off but keep an eye on the smaller ones.

Cheers mate, looks tops, I'll give him a hoy when I head down once the weather has fined up a bit.

[MEGOMONSTER]

More from Yarrawonga.
Common boat ramp.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/121.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/122.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/123.jpg

Forges beach 1
This is where I'm always camping.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/124.jpg

Zanetti's beach
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/125.jpg

At the weir this afternoon.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/126.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

The boat ramp behind the weir wall. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/177.jpg

[threedogs]

WoW and there is more rain predicted for tonight as well

[MEGOMONSTER]

Tocumwal is getting high. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/188.jpg

[janderson]

Due to significant rain and high river flows, visitor areas and tracks within Barmah National Park and adjoining River Murray Reserve are temporarily closed for public safety, with the following exceptions: Sand Ridge Track, providing access to Rices Bridge boat ramp, Dharnya Centre and Muster Yards. Parks Victoria will review access on a weekly basis and open the closed areas as soon as possible. Take care on all tracks due to the wet conditions and avoid using wet tracks where possible to prevent track damage. at Barmah National Park
Thursday 22 September, 2016

[MEGOMONSTER]

The boat ramp behind the weir wall. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/09/177.jpg

This Yarrawonga weir boat ramp today.
Unbelievable. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/10/60.jpg


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[TPC]

This Yarrawonga weir boat ramp today.
Unbelievable. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/10/60.jpg


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I guess you are sending all that water our way, we have enough at the moment so hang onto it for a few months for us.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I guess you are sending all that water our way, we have enough at the moment so hang onto it for a few months for us.

I believe I heard 100 thousand megalitres a day going through the weir at Yarrawonga.


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[mudski]

All this rain Mick. Is it good for the fishing? Or makes no difference?

[MEGOMONSTER]

All this rain Mick. Is it good for the fishing? Or makes no difference?

In the river it would.
Water moving way too fast.
Fish will be looking for shelter in slower water.
The lake I suspect they would shut down a bit.
With all the new water coming through I suspect new food comes with it.



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[Throbbinhood]

Are there any campsites available up that way at the moment, or they all closed/flooded/rooted? Was hoping to get up there this weekend but might have to look for alternatives.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Are there any campsites available up that way at the moment, or they all closed/flooded/rooted? Was hoping to get up there this weekend but might have to look for alternatives.

I would say they are all still closed.
Caravan parks might still be open but free camping on the river would still be flooded


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[Throbbinhood]

I would say they are all still closed.
Caravan parks might still be open but free camping on the river would still be flooded


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Cheers bloke

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fun Fact :
Currently the Yarrawonga Weir is clearing 180,000 Megalitres per day down the Murray River.
Lake Mulwala has a capacity is 117,500 Megalitres. The flow down the river equates to 153% of the capacity of the lake.

So currently the lake is getting emptied and filled one and a half times a DAY. WOW.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Never believe someone when they say that lure is too big to catch Murray Cod. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/22.jpg

[GQtdauto]

So I told the Sandgroper Cod are easy to catch , but to get the big ones you need a really small hook , your taking the piss he said , no honest trust me you'll catch a big one with that trout hook and half a skinny worm .
After 4 minutes geez you're right he said , I had my doubts but you were right , I said you realise your walking home .711337113471135

[threedogs]

What did Rex say years ago,,"A big hook will catch a big fish,
but a small hook will catch all fish" something like that LOL.

I have some big lures like that in the form of a red fin, Im yet to
use it ,but would like some red flashes on it at some stage

[GQtdauto]

Unfortunately Rex would only visit an area if they had no less than a 30 lb Cod tethered , ready to go on his hook .
Big personality and big shyster.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ummmmmmmmm ouch.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/182.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/183.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/184.jpg

[mudnut]

Yeoooow!!!! I doubt you can use him as bait, unless you're after shark.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well big bait big fish.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/185.jpg
130cm monster caught between Cobram and Yarrawonga


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[Plasnart]

Ummmmmmmmm ouch.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/182.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/183.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/03/184.jpg

Woooo! How did that happen mego?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Woooo! How did that happen mego?

Not sure wasn't me.
But he would have been casting

[MudRunnerTD]

I saw on FB this morning that the community of Balranald have just done their annual Release and Restock. They run a Raffle every year to fund the restock. 3000 Murray Cod and 6000 Yellow something.

[threedogs]

MudRunnerTD that would be yellow Belly or golden perch to some and Callop to our SA members

[AB]

We've all been doing it wrong folks...

https://youtu.be/IiHrW-Wg6Dg


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Went to Melton reservoir after hearing stories of Murray Cos being caught.
Never seen one caught.
Never heard mates catching one.
Never any anyone I know witness one being caught.

We’ll now I believe them. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2023/02/24.jpg


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