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janderson

5th June 2013, 06:31 PM

Glad you checked up on that as i read that it was banned upstream from Tocumwal.

Hope you have a good trip.

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The new regulatory arrangements include:
Prohibiting the take of Murray crayfish in all NSW waters except in the Murrumbidgee River between the Hume Highway road bridge at Gundagai and Berembed Weir, near Ganmain, and in the Murray River between 130 metres downstream of the Hume Weir, near Albury and the Newell Highway road bridge at Tocumwal.
Changing the opening of the fishing season from 1 May to 1 June to protect pre- spawning females.
Increasing the minimum size limit (from the rear of the eye socket to the centre rear of the carapace) from Murray crayfish from 9 cm to 10 cm and introducing a maximum size limit of 12 cm, to ensure all females reach sexual maturity and that very large crayfish can continue within the population.
Reducing the daily bag limit for Murray crayfish from 5 to 2 and the possession limit from 10 to 4.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/all/2013/murray-crayfish-rules

MEGOMONSTER

5th June 2013, 06:58 PM

The new regulatory arrangements include:
Prohibiting the take of Murray crayfish in all NSW waters except in the Murrumbidgee River between the Hume Highway road bridge at Gundagai and Berembed Weir, near Ganmain, and in the Murray River between 130 metres downstream of the Hume Weir, near Albury and the Newell Highway road bridge at Tocumwal.
Changing the opening of the fishing season from 1 May to 1 June to protect pre- spawning females.
Increasing the minimum size limit (from the rear of the eye socket to the centre rear of the carapace) from Murray crayfish from 9 cm to 10 cm and introducing a maximum size limit of 12 cm, to ensure all females reach sexual maturity and that very large crayfish can continue within the population.
Reducing the daily bag limit for Murray crayfish from 5 to 2 and the possession limit from 10 to 4.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/all/2013/murray-crayfish-rules

That's exactly what I found, thanks, I told a couple if guys at work and they wouldn't believe me.

janderson

5th June 2013, 07:02 PM

That's exactly what I found, thanks, I told a couple if guys at work and they wouldn't believe me.

The way I read it, west of Newell Hwy is ok

MEGOMONSTER

5th June 2013, 07:17 PM

The way I read it, west of Newell Hwy is ok

The taking of crayfish is banned now in all waters other than the two areas you mentioned.
I too was confused with the wording so I rang the NSW.DPI to find out exactly what it says and they confirmed that on the Murray cray fishing is only between Hume weir and Newell hwy Tocumwal.

MEGOMONSTER

5th June 2013, 07:21 PM

This is what I found.

Cannot be taken in any waters at any time other than between June and August (inclusive) in the following specified waters
(a) Murrumbidgee River between the Hume Highway road bridge, Gundagai and 100m upstream of the weir face at Berembed Weir near Ganmain
(b) Murray River from 130 below Hume Weir near Albury to the Newell Highway road bridge at Tocumwal

MEGOMONSTER

5th June 2013, 11:40 PM

The way I read it, west of Newell Hwy is ok

The guys that are planning to come with me were having a debate about the pronunciation of Bearii

Is it bear-eye
Or berry
Can you please clarify as you live there.

janderson

6th June 2013, 04:03 PM

The guys that are planning to come with me were having a debate about the pronunciation of Bearii

Is it bear-eye
Or berry
Can you please clarify as you live there.

Its Pronounced "Beer-eye". when you coming up. Where are you planning to camp, I will drop in. I'm cutting fire wood tomorrow.

MEGOMONSTER

6th June 2013, 04:07 PM

My mates went up a few weeks ago and reckon its a half an hour down the dirt tracks to get to the spot, so only god knows where they're taken me.

threedogs

6th June 2013, 04:29 PM

Beer eye and 22 k south is way eye. go figure
And after too many drinks you're pie eyed lol
maybe going towards Picola IMO.

janderson

6th June 2013, 04:33 PM

Beer eye and 22 k south is way eye. go figure
And after too many drinks you're pie eyed lol
maybe going towards Picola IMO.
Or maybe "bull eye" NSW haha

threedogs

6th June 2013, 06:00 PM

Normally this weekend would be our Bemm River weekend, Loved surf fishing back then .Around 6 hrs to get there, very good
accomodation at great rates. Went there for 17yrs great memories, now its the Murray been going to Bearii now about 9-10 yrs.
cant see that changing.

threedogs

10th June 2013, 01:50 PM

Bumped, guys will be returning soon.

gaddy

10th June 2013, 03:58 PM

No big fish this weekend , spent the weekend at our club grounds at south straddie good time as always , all about the kids
my eldest was rapt with her whiting (RELEASED) she has caught fish before but this time she pumped the yabbies with me , baited her own hook cast and hooked and landed and unhooked this one , plus a sample of the crabs as well, top weekend

Steve

threedogs

11th June 2013, 05:19 PM

Could it be, is it possible that Bob and Mego have returned empty handed.
Only Gaddy's daughter produced the goods, on that Gaddy are they blue swimmer
or red claw. not familiar with interstate terms

MEGOMONSTER

11th June 2013, 06:04 PM

Nah, I'm back last night and funeral today.

gaddy

11th June 2013, 06:22 PM

Threedogs , the front ones are blue swimmers or as we up here say sandies. Total count for the weekend was 6 sandies ,4 muddies , 1 ctn gold , a 2 bottles moscato and a bottle of bundy , and a good time had by all
Steve

threedogs

11th June 2013, 06:42 PM

@ Mego never a good time, we'll talk later,
@ Gaddy Thanks seems there are more choices the further Nth you go.

MEGOMONSTER

11th June 2013, 07:13 PM

Went to Bearii for the weekend and had a great time.
We got two keeper cod on the first night only.
One 63cm and one 68cm put them in the keeper net over night as we got them after midnight and it was f.....ing cold.
Went to the keeper net (which my mate bought brand new just for this trip) the next morning to take photos, lift the net out of the water and no cod. But a great big hole had been torn in the net. Very upset.
Got 9-10 carp, one big one, rest pretty small.
We came on river track where the old rickety bridge is and maybe a kilometre in turned right on a track with a big stump, which took us to the camp spot.
Very nice spot they selected.
Deep water straight off the bank.
Step in the water and its 1.5-2metres deep.
We caught 4 Crays on the rods, which we let go.
So much timber we went through, literally a trailer load every day.
Couldn't get any reception whatsoever.
Sorry boys no pics.

threedogs

12th June 2013, 07:45 PM

So its a big lie with no Pics, lol Can you if possible put a pic of the cray you caught in the Murray please
The crays we get in the Goulborne are big black and white units big claws not much of a tail, but oh so juicy
BIL got some that were brown like a really big yabby with sawtooth edge on their shell.

MEGOMONSTER

12th June 2013, 07:50 PM

I didn't get pics this year, as we're not allowed to keep them where we were, so they were immediately released.
We got these last year. 30184301853018630187

Avo

12th June 2013, 09:26 PM

got these living in the dam behind my house...

MEGOMONSTER

13th June 2013, 12:08 AM

got these living in the dam behind my house...

I'm coming over and pulling the plug on that dam.
MAMA, EYEMA HAVEN YABBY TONATE

Avo

13th June 2013, 07:42 PM

WA marron megomonster .that's what they is.If I showed you how close youd want to live here.

I'm coming over and pulling the plug on that dam.
MAMA, EYEMA HAVEN YABBY TONATE

MEGOMONSTER

13th June 2013, 08:14 PM

18kg Red Emperor caught up Lonicus's way. Hint hint.
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Lonicus

14th June 2013, 12:56 PM

Yeah, the ones I got today weren't quite that big, in fact I would have taken a pic of them but didn't have my macro lense with me :)

MEGOMONSTER

14th June 2013, 01:36 PM

Yeah, the ones I got today weren't quite that big, in fact I would have taken a pic of them but didn't have my macro lense with me :)

I thought it would be more appropriate here.
Drive down Hastings street into the Noosa woods, at the third car park on the left (I think it's the third could be second) there is a toilet block, turn left into the car park and walk through to the Water, bait up (fresh shrimp the bomb)
Bream whiting Trevally tailor flathead plenty to choose from.

Lonicus

14th June 2013, 07:39 PM

Thanks Mego, will give it a go tomorrow.

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MEGOMONSTER

14th June 2013, 08:09 PM

Thanks Mego, will give it a go tomorrow.

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Once your there, a little further left you'll see a little bay with a small mangrove in the water at the edge.
This little bay is a little deeper, just walk up to the tree is see where the water drops off, I've had success on flatties using a soft plastic shrimp imitation.
The lure is made by Zerek Innovations, probably the one lure pattern I've had good success with using soft plastics.
This is what the packaging looks like.
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This is the colour selection.
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MEGOMONSTER

14th June 2013, 08:22 PM

I thought it would be more appropriate here.
Drive down Hastings street into the Noosa woods, at the third car park on the left (I think it's the third could be second) there is a toilet block, turn left into the car park and walk through to the Water, bait up (fresh shrimp the bomb)
Bream whiting Trevally tailor flathead plenty to choose from.

Here's some photos of what I've got in this first spot. 30287
This is the same spot but on the boat but casting where I would if I was on the bank. 30288
My sister in law also caught a mangrove jack from here as well.
(Picture for illustration purposes only. LOL)
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Lonicus

14th June 2013, 09:49 PM

Thanks Mego, some great info there mate.

LOL I was just thinking what an "average" looking girl your sis in law is until I read the disclaimer :)

Going through my gear tonight I realise that I'm going to need a couple of new outfits, as most of the stuff I have is either deep sea bottom bouncing, game fishing or heavyish Barra gear (20 & 50lb baitcasters) with a couple of very light bream sticks. Will have to venture into Davo's and see what I can find :)

MEGOMONSTER

14th June 2013, 10:14 PM

Lonicus

15th June 2013, 05:52 AM

Gotta love having choices :)

Time to head to the water!

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MEGOMONSTER

15th June 2013, 06:10 AM

Gotta love having choices :)

Time to head to the water!

Good luck. Just remember, a bad days fishing is better than a good day at work.

Lonicus

15th June 2013, 12:15 PM

Found the spot, I think, the beach area that eventually ends at the rocks leading to the car park. Dead low tide at 6am so pretty quiet, but it gave me a chance to check out the holes and ledges that should be firing with a bit more water over them.

Beautiful morning, wind is up now so might check it out this arvo if the wind settles down a bit.

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gaddy

16th June 2013, 09:21 PM

had a spare couple of hours this arvo 10 min from the ramp on sunset , the top fish a a 3kg model not big but tasty

Steve

MEGOMONSTER

16th June 2013, 10:25 PM

had a spare couple of hours this arvo 10 min from the ramp on sunset , the top fish a a 3kg model not big but tasty

Steve

Well done, is that Redlands qld

gaddy

16th June 2013, 10:29 PM

The one and only ,

MEGOMONSTER

16th June 2013, 10:30 PM

The one and only ,

Is that where Greg Norman is building a massive resort.
Redlands bay.

gaddy

16th June 2013, 10:55 PM

Not sure but there are some golf courses near by that have sharks in the water hazards , and bad ass bullies at that

Lonicus

17th June 2013, 07:15 PM

Nice one Gaddy, good feed in those :)

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gaddy

17th June 2013, 08:09 PM

Lonicus the tailor should be starting to show up now on the beaches , day or so after the full moon this weekend

MEGOMONSTER

17th June 2013, 09:24 PM

Here's one for you WA boys.
Couple of magic Dhufish
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Caught off Margaret River.

DX grunt

17th June 2013, 09:27 PM

Here's one for you WA boys.
Couple of magic Dhufish
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Caught off Margaret River.

I was in Margaret River 2 weeks ago. A bit late to post this pic, now. lol

MEGOMONSTER

17th June 2013, 09:33 PM

Here's a baby groper out of one QLD billion rivers.
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Lonicus

22nd June 2013, 10:40 AM

MEGOMONSTER

22nd June 2013, 02:17 PM

Been pulling a few decent bream out of your spot Mego but nothing else on the chew there yet. You'll just have to come back up and show me how it's done :)

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I don't think Noosa is on the cards this year, but with my Missus you never know.

MEGOMONSTER

22nd June 2013, 04:22 PM

Going out to flick some soft plastics around for some flatties in shallow water off Werribee.

Lonicus

22nd June 2013, 07:15 PM

Good luck mate!

Got a new outfit today, Pfluger Trion 4-7kg stick, Shimano Curado baitcaster. Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow.

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MEGOMONSTER

22nd June 2013, 08:42 PM

Got my self a feed at least.
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Biggest flattie was 51cm.

My mate went out a couple hours earlier and he got 23 flatties and 12 squid. Thus the reason to go try.

Lonicus

22nd June 2013, 09:58 PM

Good afternoon session mate :)

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MEGOMONSTER

22nd June 2013, 10:08 PM

Been pulling a few decent bream out of your spot Mego but nothing else on the chew there yet. You'll just have to come back up and show me how it's done :)

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This is the misses, I will come up anytime and show u where to fish. I am packing my bags as I type.

Lonicus

24th June 2013, 06:57 AM

This is the misses, I will come up anytime and show u where to fish. I am packing my bags as I type.

LOL You guys must have to try and convince each other not to go to Noosa when planning your trips :)

PS perfect winter weather here right now!

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MEGOMONSTER

24th June 2013, 09:48 AM

LOL You guys must have to try and convince each other not to go to Noosa when planning your trips :)

PS perfect winter weather here right now!

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We use to come up, February, August or October and never during peak seasons.
Sometimes twice in a year.
We used to plan our holidays around Jetstar flight sales and then frantic on the phones trying to get the house we rent to coincide with flights.

MEGOMONSTER

24th June 2013, 06:07 PM

Had another couple hours on the water this afternoon.
Biggest 49 cm. 30653

Lonicus

24th June 2013, 09:32 PM

MEGOMONSTER

24th June 2013, 09:35 PM

Nice one mate!

Flatties still not playing nice here, can get all the bream I want but the boss doesn't like bream!!

Can't wait for the bloody house to sell so I can get the boat.

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The yellow fin bream are quite tasty. Much better than our black bream.

Live bait is the key out there.

Lonicus

24th June 2013, 09:46 PM

I agree, they are a very sweet tasting fish, but flatties are her favourite so I'll just keep trying.

Was messing about yesterday with the new rig, getting a feel for it and tossing one of those prawn plastics around. Been at it for about an hour without a touch when a couple of blokes (poms) rocked up and proceeded to chuck a silver spinner with a treble on it around. Four casts later he's hooked up and drags the fish into shore, both of them standing there looking perplexed. They called me over and asked what type of fish it was......bloody 50cm flattie! They didn't have cooking facilities so gave the fish to me :)

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gaddy

6th July 2013, 04:04 AM

60kg ice 15kg bait , big day ahead hopefully !!!!

Steve

MEGOMONSTER

6th July 2013, 07:11 AM

60kg ice 15kg bait , big day ahead hopefully !!!!

Steve

Good luck, sounds like big fish time.

gaddy

7th July 2013, 08:37 AM

What a day , going across the bay big pea soup fog , bugger all vis and clowns still flying along , not smart when you can't see lights on boats at less than 50m , the bar was the same so we waited till we had some vision before crossing , idiots still going through tho , the it will be alright I' ll follow my GPS marks , bars move and no fish worth getting in the poo over ,

Any way on to the fishing ended up with about 80 to 90kg snapper , sharks were a handful probably cost 10 or so fish , the fish pretty much chewed all day so a bit sore today , skull dragging from 90m of water to bet the sharks takes it out of ya ,

Steve

Lonicus

7th July 2013, 11:36 AM

Great result Gaddy!

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MEGOMONSTER

7th July 2013, 11:38 AM

That 80 to 90kg snapper must of a been huge. Lol I know what you meant.
Well done, sounded like it was a great day once you got started.

threedogs

18th July 2013, 05:00 PM

Reigning Cod champ is Cuppa but is unavailable to defend his title, but If anyone is interested in a bit of fishing on the Murray on the First weekend of August, you are more than welcome.
All welcome, a few members going plus , A few New members going, I'm hoping Janderson can put some co-ords up of Daves camp. Place is called Bearii , north of Sheparton. Pm if interested
and I'll give some rough directions, weather permitting usually great fishing , Pic is of a visitor from last time

janderson

19th July 2013, 04:15 PM

Reigning Cod champ is Cuppa buy is unavailable to defend his title, but If anyone is interested in a bit of fishing on the Murray on the First weekend of August, you are more than welcome.
All welcome, a few members going plus , A few New members going, I'm hoping Janderson can put some co-ords up of Daves camp. Place is called Bearii , north of Sheparton. Pm if interested
and I'll give some rough directions, weather permitting usually great fishing , Pic is of a visitor from last time

These are the one you posted last year. I found it easy enough. Daves camp co-ords are 35 degree 51' 38.65" S 145degree 17' 45.04"

janderson

20th July 2013, 06:16 PM

G'day all, just came across below.

Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 22 July 2013 due to severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to severe weather conditions. View the Barmah National Park park note for more information about the Murray River Park area. at Barmah National Park; Thursday 18 July, 2013

We have had about 35mm rain. My truck is still down south. Will keep you informed as to what happens, if reopens or not. I think it should be right but see what happens. Jeff.

threedogs

20th July 2013, 06:21 PM

While we can get uo to date info from Janderson [thanks]
We might be able to get onto River rd up stream from Bearii
Via Haynes rd . earth google. Some great camps along that section

Bob

20th July 2013, 07:52 PM

While we can get uo to date info from Janderson [thanks]
We might be able to get onto River rd up stream from Bearii
Via Haynes rd . earth google. Some great camps along that section

Wide beach in from strathmerton is a great spot to camp and some good fishing holes nearby.gravel road and camp on a sandy beach

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TPC

20th July 2013, 09:01 PM

How about you guys find a fishing spot downstream closer to the border and maybe a few guys from SA might join you for a weekend.

Too bloody far for us to go to Bearii.

MEGOMONSTER

20th July 2013, 11:48 PM

How about you guys find a fishing spot downstream closer to the border and maybe a few guys from SA might join you for a weekend.

Too bloody far for us to go to Bearii.

If we meet half way, it's a 6 hr drive for both of us and end up in Mildura.

TPC

21st July 2013, 12:14 AM

If we meet half way, it's a 6 hr drive for both of us and end up in Mildura.

I think someware around Robinvale would be better and more central.

Bob

21st July 2013, 11:22 AM

Would be interested in a trip up robinvale way in the future.
Do we have any members from around that way ???

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threedogs

21st July 2013, 05:52 PM

@ Mego and Alitis007 you guys up to a frolick around the campfire.
more than welcome as you know

MEGOMONSTER

22nd July 2013, 04:34 PM

@ Mego and Alitis007 you guys up to a frolick around the campfire.
more than welcome as you know

Something like this
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threedogs

22nd July 2013, 05:13 PM

Kum by yar that's it

janderson

22nd July 2013, 05:19 PM

Latest Change of conditions

Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 29 July 2013 due to the impact of recent severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to the impact of severe weather conditions.

I wouldn't say that we had severe weather conditions but parks people are alarmists. I'll keep you all informed anyway. Jeff.

threedogs

22nd July 2013, 05:31 PM

Only need to know when it get closer if gate is locked or not.
A bit of rain is ok, how are your tanks??

janderson

22nd July 2013, 06:55 PM

Only need to know when it get closer if gate is locked or not.
A bit of rain is ok, how are your tanks??

Tanks are full finally.

MEGOMONSTER

22nd July 2013, 07:08 PM

Tanks are full finally.

That's good news, but how long will it last without a refill.
Out of curiosity of bush country life.

janderson

22nd July 2013, 08:43 PM

That's good news, but how long will it last without a refill.
Out of curiosity of bush country life.

with all tanks I have 20,000gals. never run out. this year is the lowers I had them 10,000gals.

MEGOMONSTER

22nd July 2013, 08:45 PM

with all tanks I have 20,000gals. never run out. this year is the lowers I had them 10,000gals.

Gallons, bloody hell, no wonder the dams don't get water. Lol

Bob

30th July 2013, 12:11 PM

Barmah National Park is still closed and according to Parks Victoria and wont open until at least next week.

Roofy , luke28 and I are going to Finley Beach near Tocumwal this coming weekend and if anyone else wants to come Pm me

janderson

30th July 2013, 07:00 PM

Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 5 August 2013 due to the impact of recent severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to the impact of severe weather conditions.

Don't know what the recent severe weather conditions are. We had about 22mm rain 2 weeks ago, not much since though. Over reaction again by National Parks.

janderson

5th August 2013, 07:21 PM

Change of conditions
Well since last update we have had 1.5mm of rain. But it’s a severe weather conditions according to the Barmah National Park people. Any excuse to keep us out. As a local I’m really getting pissed off. Before it was a National Park we had no problems. We were promised it would not change when it was turned into a National Park. Bullshit.
Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 12 August 2013 due to the impact of recent severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to the impact of severe weather conditions. View the Barmah National Park park note for more information about the Murray River Park area. at Barmah National Park
Tuesday 30 July, 2013

gaddy

11th August 2013, 03:54 AM

Haveing a a coffee and away we go , should be a good day !

Steve

MEGOMONSTER

11th August 2013, 10:36 AM

Haveing a a coffee and away we go , should be a good day !

Steve

Good luck and have a great day. Pics please.

MEGOMONSTER

12th August 2013, 06:48 PM

Haveing a a coffee and away we go , should be a good day !

Steve

Any updates on your outing. Where fished, catches, anything. Including pics.

Lonicus

12th August 2013, 07:51 PM

MEGOMONSTER

12th August 2013, 07:56 PM

Bit of an update from Mrs Mego's favourite part of the world.

Spent a few weeks exploring the shoreline fishing spots and spent most of the time at Munna beach, which produced plenty of bream, best of which was 38cm, a couple of tailor, best about 2.5kg, and a few hairtail caught on poppers. A regular fishing partner on the beach picked up golden trevally and a nice mulloway as well as plenty of bream over the weeks.

Picked up a nice little boat a couple of weeks ago, local 2nd hand 4.25 Ally Craft, and have been busy testing out spots and lures with some success. Quite a few flatties coming over the side, even caught a tagged flattie on Saturday, and some horse whiting caught on a popper last week.

The weather at the moment is brilliant so I'll be hitting the water a lot and will post up any significant captures, if any.

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I don't know if I should tell her any of this. Thanks for the update. Get some pics up of any catches big or small.
Great to see you getting out more.

gaddy

12th August 2013, 07:59 PM

sorry for the delay mego , fish were sold before i got a photo but 70 kg snapper and 1 pearly had a really relaxed day . conditions were sensational no roll on , and no wind bar was flat as , and an awsome sunrise , kept the pearly for dinner . no sharks around but plenty of whales

MEGOMONSTER

12th August 2013, 08:02 PM

gaddy

12th August 2013, 08:28 PM

Wow sounds like a super day out. Livin in the lucky country.

bloody oath does not get much better , the fishing was easy , the fish were exactly where they should be and pretty much a fish evey drop . when we got back to the ramp ,talking to a few blokes who reckoned that there were no fish around outside and only had a couple on board ,

MEGOMONSTER

12th August 2013, 08:31 PM

bloody oath does not get much better , the fishing was easy , the fish were exactly where they should be and pretty much a fish evey drop . when we got back to the ramp ,talking to a few blokes who reckoned that there were no fish around outside and only had a couple on board ,

That's why 10% of fishermen, catch 90% of the fish.

Lonicus

12th August 2013, 09:09 PM

MEGOMONSTER

12th August 2013, 09:42 PM

Bit of an update from Mrs Mego's favourite part of the world.

Spent a few weeks exploring the shoreline fishing spots and spent most of the time at Munna beach, which produced plenty of bream, best of which was 38cm, a couple of tailor, best about 2.5kg, and a few hairtail caught on poppers. A regular fishing partner on the beach picked up golden trevally and a nice mulloway as well as plenty of bream over the weeks.

Picked up a nice little boat a couple of weeks ago, local 2nd hand 4.25 Ally Craft, and have been busy testing out spots and lures with some success. Quite a few flatties coming over the side, even caught a tagged flattie on Saturday, and some horse whiting caught on a popper last week.

The weather at the moment is brilliant so I'll be hitting the water a lot and will post up any significant captures, if any.

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Thanks for the update. Just remember that my turn will come where I will be living in a mansion on Noosa river sipping vodka lime soda whilst your paddling your 'row row row your boat down the stream'. Ohhhh and mick will be setting up his gear in a 40 ft luxury liner waving as you loose your paddle in the water.
Anyway, on a more polite note hope you are enjoying life in my town. Send us pics.

gaddy

13th August 2013, 10:55 AM

That's why 10% of fishermen, catch 90% of the fish.

So true mego keep it simple , and I mean simple , we use very bssic quality gear , no braid wont even let it on the boat , no flash leader or any sort of leader when offshore . No bottom bashers , and hold the rod . Fish the moon . Leed up is best and just because you dont see fish on the sounder doesn't mean there not there , no run (current) no fun

Steve

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2013, 12:17 PM

Fish the moon . Leed up is best and just because you dont see fish on the sounder doesn't mean there not there , no run (current) no fun

Steve

Wannabe fisho's, read and memorise the above.
It is written in the gospel.
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Amen

luke28

13th August 2013, 01:58 PM

Does anybody know if your allowed to camp out at lake burrumbeet

threedogs

13th August 2013, 02:16 PM

Lonicus

13th August 2013, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the update. Just remember that my turn will come where I will be living in a mansion on Noosa river sipping vodka lime soda whilst your paddling your 'row row row your boat down the stream'. Ohhhh and mick will be setting up his gear in a 40 ft luxury liner waving as you loose your paddle in the water.
Anyway, on a more polite note hope you are enjoying life in my town. Send us pics.

40 footer is way too big for flatty fishing, silly woman :) All the best with the mansion though! Just in case you forgot what your town looks like, here's a pic from a few weeks ago taken at Munna beach. 32904

Bob

13th August 2013, 02:56 PM

Missed that bit in the bible about the sounder, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.
Got a full set of meds might call the troops together and throw in a line, when Janderson tells me the gates are open

Taken off Parks Victoria Site today

Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 19 August 2013 due to the impact of recent severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to the impact of severe weather conditions. View the Barmah National Park park note for more information about the Murray River Park area. at Barmah National Park

Lonicus

13th August 2013, 04:47 PM

A couple of keepers from this morning, 50 & 55cm. 32910

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2013, 05:58 PM

A couple of keepers from this morning, 50 & 55cm. 32910

Yummy yummy yummy you got flattie in your tummy.

gaddy

13th August 2013, 06:08 PM

A couple of keepers from this morning, 50 & 55cm. 32910

Yum flathead for tea , trade you for snapper and a pearly

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2013, 06:11 PM

Yum flathead for tea , trade you for snapper and a pearly

I'll take the pearly you keep the snapper

Lonicus

13th August 2013, 07:38 PM

Flatties are a definite favourite but I'd take pearly and snapper as well :)

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2013, 08:28 PM

Flatties are a definite favourite but I'd take pearly and snapper as well :)

These are the one you want. 32920

Lonicus

13th August 2013, 09:26 PM

These are the one you want. 32920

Nice one Mego!

MEGOMONSTER

13th August 2013, 09:27 PM

Nice one Mego!

My Missus not happy with your "silly woman" comment.

Lonicus

14th August 2013, 05:19 AM

My Missus not happy with your "silly woman" comment.

All in jest mate, no offense meant.

MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 06:09 AM

All in jest mate, no offense meant.

I know, she made me do it.

Lonicus

14th August 2013, 02:05 PM

I know, she made me do it.

Hope she gets a lime pip in her vodka ;)

A big mist rolling in on the river this morning, a couple of minutes after these shots I had to put my running lights on as visibility was down to about 50 metres. Just the one flattie keeper today.

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MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 04:30 PM

Hope she gets a lime pip in her vodka ;)

A big mist rolling in on the river this morning, a couple of minutes after these shots I had to put my running lights on as visibility was down to about 50 metres. Just the one flattie keeper today.

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It doesn't matter if you had no keepers. You were fishing.
Remember, a bad days fishing will always be better than a good days work.

mudnut

14th August 2013, 05:27 PM

G,day, all. My young bloke is dead set on going after eel. Has anyone got any useful (and legal) hints?

MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 05:30 PM

G,day, all. My young bloke is dead set on going after eel. Has anyone got any useful (and legal) hints?

All I know is you get them more after dark. Well I seem to bycatch them at night, but never during the day.
Early early mornings too.
Fish with strips of beef.

mudnut

14th August 2013, 05:36 PM

The young fella asked If I wanted to go tonight. I chickened out because today we've had thunder, horizontal hail, high winds and I reckon the wind chill would have to be in the double figures below freezing...

MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 05:39 PM

Lonicus

14th August 2013, 08:49 PM

Lonicus

14th August 2013, 08:52 PM

It doesn't matter if you had no keepers. You were fishing.
Remember, a bad days fishing will always be better than a good days work.

I am trying to get out pretty much every day and it doesn't matter if I get anything worth keeping. I'm having a blast exploring waterways, taking in the scenery and flicking lures about. Doesn't get much better than that :)

MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 09:12 PM

Yup, fishing is meant to be fun, that weather sounds anything but fun.

Don't be cheeky. PML

MEGOMONSTER

14th August 2013, 09:13 PM

I am trying to get out pretty much every day and it doesn't matter if I get anything worth keeping. I'm having a blast exploring waterways, taking in the scenery and flicking lures about. Doesn't get much better than that :)

Again don't be so cheeky. LMFAO

Lonicus

22nd August 2013, 09:30 PM

Again don't be so cheeky. LMFAO

Just a little more cheek :)

A decent morning session. Got around a dozen flatties, kept 4 ranging from 46-56cm, and a little trevally. Bit chilly early with ice on the windscreen!! This is Noosa, not supposed to get bloody frost here, warmed up pretty quick though into another perfect day.

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mudnut

22nd August 2013, 09:43 PM

Yeah, yeah, heard it all before... Nice feed of flatties. I reckon the Travelly have been washed out to sea by the local floods. Typed while the rain has resumed its horizontal trajectory. Hmph!

MEGOMONSTER

22nd August 2013, 10:15 PM

Just a little more cheek :)

A decent morning session. Got around a dozen flatties, kept 4 ranging from 46-56cm, and a little trevally. Bit chilly early with ice on the windscreen!! This is Noosa, not supposed to get bloody frost here, warmed up pretty quick though into another perfect day.

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And where abouts are you fishing.

Lonicus

23rd August 2013, 05:17 AM

And where abouts are you fishing.

Up river, past the car ferry, drifting and flicking soft plastics.

Going to head towards the river mouth this morning and see if I can temp some golden trevally with surface poppers for some fun.

MEGOMONSTER

23rd August 2013, 07:24 AM

Up river, past the car ferry, drifting and flicking soft plastics.

Going to head towards the river mouth this morning and see if I can temp some golden trevally with surface poppers for some fun.

Wow, you've become quite the fisherman, I'll be needing tips from you from now on.
I got myself a decent jack drifting near the ferry.

threedogs

23rd August 2013, 07:41 AM

Flatties that size were once commonplace in Port Phillip bay years ago.

MEGOMONSTER

23rd August 2013, 07:55 AM

Flatties that size were once commonplace in Port Phillip bay years ago.

Who says you still can't find them.
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33334
33335
33336
33337
My biggest out of Kirks point in the shallows, less than 2 metres near the mussel rocks.
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The last one is a teaser for Lonicus, caught up his way.

gaddy

23rd August 2013, 02:43 PM

Lonicus

23rd August 2013, 03:09 PM

Some nice hauls there Mego!!

Didn't get out for long today, and things were pretty quiet. No trevs around but the guy drifting next to me, fishing from a canoe with a electric motor, landed a nice 80+cm flattie, quite a thumper!

Always loved fishing Mego, just never had the chance to do it very often when I was living in Bathurst, now I can't get enough of it :)

MEGOMONSTER

23rd August 2013, 03:20 PM

Lonicus

23rd August 2013, 03:30 PM

That flattie would have got your blood pumping, I bet.

Lol yeah, the lure was being tossed out with some extra zeal after I saw his capture :) He did the right thing and released it though, max size to keep here is 75cm as they are all the big breeding females.

threedogs

23rd August 2013, 05:30 PM

Hoping this time to go fishing at Bearii leaving 13th of sept.
everyone is welcome to come, there is a member living there
that can let us know if tracks are open Etc

Bob

24th August 2013, 12:12 PM

Hoping this time to go fishing at Bearii leaving 13th of sept.
everyone is welcome to come, there is a member living there
that can let us know if tracks are open Etc

Count me in

janderson

24th August 2013, 03:48 PM

Hoping this time to go fishing at Bearii leaving 13th of sept.
everyone is welcome to come, there is a member living there
that can let us know if tracks are open Etc

will do when it gets closer

threedogs

24th August 2013, 03:58 PM

Thanks mate wrapping myself in cotton wool till then,
thinking "Daves Camp" as we like that spot

MEGOMONSTER

25th August 2013, 08:09 PM

Monster bream caught in the Browns river Kingston Tassie
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Lonicus

25th August 2013, 08:20 PM

Monster bream caught in the Browns river Kingston Tassie
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What a thumper!!

Spur of the moment trip out this morning with a neighbour and his young bloke. Plenty of clueless idiots on the water, which is why I generally don't fish on weekends, but we managed to extract a few fish from the river. 4 decent flatties and my first Noosa mangrove jack. 33436

MEGOMONSTER

25th August 2013, 08:29 PM

What a thumper!!

Spur of the moment trip out this morning with a neighbour and his young bloke. Plenty of clueless idiots on the water, which is why I generally don't fish on weekends, but we managed to extract a few fish from the river. 4 decent flatties and my first Noosa mangrove jack. 33436

Now that's a delicious treat.

gaddy

25th August 2013, 08:32 PM

took the kids to the sandhills today for a play , had a quick fish on the way home for an hour got a couple feeds , great day on the water the weather was sensational

steve

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gaddy

25th August 2013, 08:53 PM

this time photos

gaddy

25th August 2013, 08:54 PM

the flatty king hey , nice jack too

Lonicus

25th August 2013, 09:35 PM

Bumper load of whiting Gaddy, a few top feeds in that lot.

Lonicus

25th August 2013, 09:41 PM

The jack was a great unexpected bonus. Also got a small trevally and a few more smaller flatties, all on the one plastic.

gaddy

25th August 2013, 09:53 PM

[QUOTE=Lonicus;415458]Bumper load of whiting Gaddy, a few

Only stopped for a hour on the way home , at the moment you could pull a couple hundred in a morning , kids lose interest and want the beach, and today was all about them , I don't want them to hate going fishing , gotta keep it fun

Steve

threedogs

27th August 2013, 08:41 AM

Just having a guess but would think it will be perfect today up the mighty Murray.
Hopefully some of the tracks will dry up before the 13th of Sept ?

Drew

27th August 2013, 01:05 PM

janderson

27th August 2013, 04:31 PM

Just having a guess but would think it will be perfect today up the mighty Murray.
Hopefully some of the tracks will dry up before the 13th of Sept ?

nice and warm and sunny, even took the jacket and jumper off today.

threedogs

27th August 2013, 05:02 PM

@ Drew shoot Mego a PM sure he's up with all the regs etc,
@ Janderson Oh Yeah

Lonicus

27th August 2013, 07:19 PM

Whilst its not really fishing (sorry) but when you buy a boat privately, in victoria I understand you have to do a vessel transfer for the boat and a vehicle transfer for the trailer. I don't know what value you should put for the trailer. Any ideas. Thanks

Sorry for the hijack :)

Hopefully I'll be contributing to this thread soon (if all goes well) :)

Sounds the same as in QLD. Depending on the size of the trailer, and it's age, take a stab at its depreciated replacement cost.

For example I just bought a 2 year old 4.25 metre tinny, and put the value of the trailer at $1,000, 10% of the total value of the package. Replacement value would be about $1,500-$2,000 for a new one.

Steve4wdin

28th August 2013, 04:17 PM

Went out yesterday from Botany bay, to a place called "browns mountain" about 25 nautical miles out. We got 13 Blue eye. from 10-16kg.

janderson

28th August 2013, 05:29 PM

Still got time, but this is as is stand at the moment.
Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 2 September 2013. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed. Camping is still available at the Barmah Muster Yards.
Will keep watch. We now have had 3 days 20 plus deg with no rain.

Lonicus

28th August 2013, 06:17 PM

Went out yesterday from Botany bay, to a place called "browns mountain" about 25 nautical miles out. We got 13 Blue eye. from 10-16kg.

Nice one mate. Fished there years ago, got nothing but one strike from a marlin after a day of cubing for tuna.

MEGOMONSTER

28th August 2013, 06:35 PM

Went out yesterday from Botany bay, to a place called "browns mountain" about 25 nautical miles out. We got 13 Blue eye. from 10-16kg.

130 to 180kgs of fresh fish. How good do you want it.

gaddy

28th August 2013, 08:16 PM

Would love to do that one day , got any pics

Steve

Bob

28th August 2013, 10:09 PM

janderson

29th August 2013, 06:51 PM

What the hell are they doing Jeff. ???
It will soon be Fire Season and another excuse to keep it closed

yep, its a joke really. a little bit of rain and they panic and close it. The river level is up too. but not in flood.

Steve4wdin

29th August 2013, 07:30 PM

130 to 180kgs of fresh fish. How good do you want it.

At $40kg a good cheap day out. Cost me $100 for fuel and bait, a bit of time helping mate wash down boat. Trying to get some pics.

threedogs

30th August 2013, 11:30 AM

Its on if anyone wants to fish and meet some members. At a place called Bearii on the Murray 32 k down stream from Tocumal
off river rd at a place called Daves Camp. more the merrier I say, No Facilities,
but a caravan park is 7km away, All Welcome

Sunshine

1st September 2013, 11:23 PM

Rivers officially open here in VIC. Can't wait to get out and hunt some nice browns and rainbows lurking in the my favourite rivers. Any keen fly fisherman here or is that a stupid question!!!

Bob

2nd September 2013, 11:12 AM

Barmah National Park is closed until Monday 9 September 2013 due to the impact of recent severe weather conditions. Murray River Park, including Barmah Island west of Barmah NP and Ulupna Island east of Barmah NP, is also closed due to the impact of severe weather conditions. Camping is still available at the Barmah Muster Yards. View the Barmah National Park park note for more information about the Murray River Park area. at Barmah National Park
Monday 2 September, 2013
Barmah Creek bridge 2 on River Road (Barmah Island) in the River Murray Reserve is closed – Access to Barmah Island from either end until point of bridge closure or via Corrys Road. at Barmah National Park

This is a Joke as the Weather has been good for the last week or so

Sir Roofy

2nd September 2013, 11:24 AM

Well if they say anything bob were not really there its an illusion

threedogs

2nd September 2013, 12:57 PM

Sounds good if the river is up,
I'll see phil about leaving on the Thursday

MEGOMONSTER

2nd September 2013, 01:01 PM

Well if they say anything bob were not really there its an illusion

You guys would get away with saying were old and frail. We left our reading glasses behind and say we're sorry with your wrinkled old faces. Lol

Just joking bout the wrinkled faces.

Bob

2nd September 2013, 01:07 PM

You guys would get away with saying were old and frail. We left our reading glasses behind and say we're sorry with your wrinkled old faces. Lol

Just joking bout the wrinkled faces.

At least we have got to old Age RAFLMAO

MEGOMONSTER

2nd September 2013, 03:31 PM

At least we have got to old Age RAFLMAO

Wish I was there also, retirement age ooooooooooh the life.

threedogs

2nd September 2013, 04:51 PM

@ Mego come up and show us how its done, basically the same spot.
but easier to find as you can see it from the road

janderson

2nd September 2013, 06:16 PM

there's always the dry river at the back of Bearii, no good for fishing but still can do plenty of drinking and the telling of lies.

MEGOMONSTER

2nd September 2013, 10:29 PM

Went out this evening and got 6 flatties and 3 squid.
And got a a 57cm flattie in 2.5 metres of water.
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The knife is 25 cms

Chilledwun

2nd September 2013, 10:43 PM

Rivers officially open here in VIC. Can't wait to get out and hunt some nice browns and rainbows lurking in the my favourite rivers. Any keen fly fisherman here or is that a stupid question!!!

Yeah I'm a keen feather chucker....but not keen until this coming weekend when I think you'll find is the opening ?

Bob

3rd September 2013, 08:28 AM

Sent a email to Parks Vic yesterday asking when they are going to open up Barmah National Park .
No answer yet.
I did give them a serve though

threedogs

3rd September 2013, 09:13 AM

Thinking high 20's up there today , if its 30 over Mildura

Lonicus

3rd September 2013, 03:18 PM

Went out this evening and got 6 flatties and 3 squid.
And got a a 57cm flattie in 2.5 metres of water.
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The knife is 25 cms

Nice one mate. Been blowing its ar$e off here for the last few days, and looks to be continuing for the foreseeable future, so no fishing happening.

janderson

3rd September 2013, 03:48 PM

Thinking high 20's up there today , if its 30 over Mildura

Averaging mid 20’s

Bob

3rd September 2013, 04:12 PM

Just received this from Parks Victoria

Thank you for your email

At this stage the park will be opening on September 9th.

threedogs

3rd September 2013, 04:19 PM

Don't muck with the "BOB" well Done fella
love your work

Any other takers, great spot

janderson

3rd September 2013, 04:52 PM

Just received this from Parks Victoria

Thank you for your email

At this stage the park will be opening on September 9th.

then on the 9th there page will say opening the 16th. Its been opening every Monday now since the 22nd July when we had 28mm of rain. Since then we have not had a lot of rain

MEGOMONSTER

3rd September 2013, 07:23 PM

Nice one mate. Been blowing its ar$e off here for the last few days, and looks to be continuing for the foreseeable future, so no fishing happening.

That's the way we've been for the last two months.

MEGOMONSTER

3rd September 2013, 07:25 PM

Just received this from Parks Victoria

Thank you for your email

At this stage the park will be opening on September 9th.

Gee they are very informative. I'm glad you let them have it. Just imagine if you didn't , your return email would have been " thank, still closed. "

MEGOMONSTER

3rd September 2013, 07:26 PM

then on the 9th there page will say opening the 16th. Its been opening every Monday now since the 22nd July when we had 28mm of rain. Since then we have not had a lot of rain

Are they closed with gates are just plastic tape, like when I was there in June.

Bob

4th September 2013, 08:40 AM

then on the 9th there page will say opening the 16th. Its been opening every Monday now since the 22nd July when we had 28mm of rain. Since then we have not had a lot of rain

I think I agree with you Jeff

Sunshine

5th September 2013, 08:53 PM

Yeah I'm a keen feather chucker....but not keen until this coming weekend when I think you'll find is the opening ?

Bit too eager here! Yep, midnight this Friday! Can't wait for the balmy nights on a river somewhere, aaaargh, love it!

janderson

5th September 2013, 09:16 PM

Are they closed with gates are just plastic tape, like when I was there in June.

Just a road closed sign

MEGOMONSTER

5th September 2013, 09:53 PM

Just a road closed sign

Cos in June there was only tape across the bridge saying track closed.
But went around to the other side of river track road and no gates no signs no tape. Open free for all.

MEGOMONSTER

7th September 2013, 07:31 PM

A recent catch at Windamere dam NSW

A 97.5cm Murray Cod.
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MEGOMONSTER

8th September 2013, 08:12 AM

I am fishing at the moment and the first two catches were these. Time to move I think. 33943

Lonicus

8th September 2013, 10:56 AM

I am fishing at the moment and the first two catches were these. Time to move I think. 33943

Good day for it mate if the weather there is as good as it is here.

Heading out tomorrow myself, I leave the weekends to the tourists and the rest of the clueless numpties that flood the river on weekends.

threedogs

8th September 2013, 11:19 AM

@ Mego we used to catch those crabs Shark fishing off Pt Welshpoole.
I had two stuffed then sold them to a seafood place .
Those crabs migrate across the seafloor in their thousands

MEGOMONSTER

8th September 2013, 03:50 PM

Only got got three squid before realising something was wrong.
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gaddy

8th September 2013, 03:55 PM

Thats a bugger , someone leave a sinker or swivel ? Looks like a electrolysis hole

MEGOMONSTER

8th September 2013, 03:58 PM

Thats a bugger , someone leave a sinker or swivel ? Looks like a electrolysis hole

No, lifted the floor up and nothing there at all, it is on the down slope of the V.

janderson

8th September 2013, 04:03 PM

Went to have a look at Suttons Track today. This is the entrance. Not looking good.

Bob

8th September 2013, 04:11 PM

That does not look good. Looks like we go up near Tocumwal

threedogs

8th September 2013, 04:22 PM

Phils coming over Tuesday might have to have a conference call
Up the other side of town on the Haymes rd entrance better fishing IMO
5 of us caught over 60 good fish , standing shoulder to shoulder.
It can't flood over that side either I don't think

threedogs

8th September 2013, 04:44 PM

If that's just where the old wooden bridge used to be just past the trees , that's where we had water 1/2 way up the windshield,
That red dirt depression was flowing, that's my mate in the distance

Lonicus

8th September 2013, 07:30 PM

Only got got three squid before realising something was wrong.
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Not good at all mate, almost looks like a bullet hole

MEGOMONSTER

9th September 2013, 06:05 AM

Not good at all mate, almost looks like a bullet hole

The hole itself is about 2-3mm in the thickest spot. Plus I opened it up a little when I was searching for the hole.

Lonicus

9th September 2013, 12:23 PM

Any idea what caused it, sinker under the floor or something?

MEGOMONSTER

9th September 2013, 02:16 PM

Any idea what caused it, sinker under the floor or something?

Nothing was there at all. Look like porous material.

Lonicus

9th September 2013, 05:08 PM

Bummer mate. At least tinnies aren't too hard auto patch up.

MEGOMONSTER

9th September 2013, 05:17 PM

Bummer mate. At least tinnies aren't too hard auto patch up.

Already at my mates engineering workshop, where it will get repaired and get the trailer modified with an extendable draw bar as well as some other stuff I want done and fixed. Which all this was suppose get done last winter, so I'm about 14 mths late. Better late than never.

janderson

9th September 2013, 05:27 PM

As it stands from the parks people.
Change of conditions

The majority of Barmah National Park is closed until further notice due flooding. This includes Barmah Lakes campground and day visitor area, Barmah Island, The Gulf boat ramp, Morgans Mill boat ramp, Ulupna Island, Ulupna Beach, Doctors Bend, Pump Beach, Breen’s Beach and Forest Beach. There is limited access at the western end to the Dharnya Centre education area along the first 500 metres of Sand Ridge Track. Visitors accessing the small area of the park at Rices Bridge (off Moira Lakes road) are able to use the boat ramp to then launch into the Broken Creek and access the Murray River to the north or use commercial boat tour operators. Visitors can also access the small section of Boundary Track heading south from Sand Ridge Track along to Rices Weir to a couple of dispersed camp sites. Visitors can also access some high bank camping at the Ranch (Murray River Park) which is located approximately 2km south of the Barmah township. There is a small section of high bank camping at Carters Beach with limited camp sites available. at Barmah National Park
Monday 9 September, 2013
Barmah Creek bridge 2 on River Road (Barmah Island) in the River Murray Reserve is closed – Access to Barmah Island from either end until point of bridge closure or via Corrys Road. at Barmah National Park
Tuesday 7 May, 2013

I had a look at Suttons track, River Track & Sharps gate at Haynes Rd. All Closed. I went past the caravan park and found a spot on the river that seems to be open. It's about 10Km out of Bearii. There is one spot that is under water, only about 15 to 20 feet long. Only 3 to 4 inches deep with a hard bass. See attached maps.

Bob & ThreeDogs let me know what's happing, if still coming up and when. I have to go to Wallan on wed for the day.

threedogs

9th September 2013, 05:39 PM

Bummer looks like we're going to Bobs spot, looks awesome not many ppl and a few fish as well
I was hoping to catch up and talk of your compressor amongst other stuff

janderson

9th September 2013, 05:46 PM

Bummer looks like we're going to Bobs spot, looks awesome not many ppl and a few fish as well
I was hoping to catch up and talk of your compressor amongst other stuff

Let me know where you end up. Will try to drop in. even if I have to bring the Dragon.

threedogs

9th September 2013, 05:53 PM

Be nice lol there is a tread with co-ords on it started by Bob
@ janderson check the wide beach thread

Lonicus

9th September 2013, 06:28 PM

Already at my mates engineering workshop, where it will get repaired and get the trailer modified with an extendable draw bar as well as some other stuff I want done and fixed. Which all this was suppose get done last winter, so I'm about 14 mths late. Better late than never.

So should be all done and ready for an October trip to Noosa then ;)

MEGOMONSTER

9th September 2013, 06:48 PM

So should be all done and ready for an October trip to Noosa then ;)

Natalie just gave you the finger. PML.

Lonicus

9th September 2013, 08:00 PM

Natalie just gave you the finger. PML.

ROFL

She's not missing much mate, pretty dull here at the moment. Every day just blurs into the next, sunny, 23-24 degrees, afternoon sea breezes and cool nights ;)

Sir Roofy

9th September 2013, 08:11 PM

be nice lol there is a tread with co-ords on it started by bob
@ janderson check the wide beach thread

looking forward to catching up to both of you

MEGOMONSTER

9th September 2013, 09:08 PM

ROFL

She's not missing much mate, pretty dull here at the moment. Every day just blurs into the next, sunny, 23-24 degrees, afternoon sea breezes and cool nights ;)

Her answer.
F-Off

threedogs

10th September 2013, 05:54 PM

All packed just the fresh food and meat to get later, Anyone coming we'll be at Carters Beach tocumal,
Basically due north of Shep, channel 17 will find Bob or Roofy who are going earlier

threedogs

10th September 2013, 05:58 PM

@ Lonicus that's just cruel LOL

MEGOMONSTER

10th September 2013, 06:10 PM

All packed just the fresh food and meat to get later, Anyone coming we'll be at Carters Beach tocumal,
Basically due north of Shep, channel 17 will find Bob or Roofy who are going earlier

Is that past the Newell hwy Tocumwal.
From Yarrawonga.

If it is your ok to fish, if yor on the Yarrawonga side of Newell hwy fishing is banned to ALL forms of fishing.

threedogs

10th September 2013, 06:14 PM

Due north from Strathmerton, but re-reading Jandersons post looks like it says Carters Beach is closed.
I've put Bob onto it

janderson

10th September 2013, 06:21 PM

Due north from Strathmerton, but re-reading Jandersons post looks like it says Carters Beach is closed.
I've put Bob onto it
Quote from Parks Vic wed site. http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/barmah-national-park

There is a small section of high bank camping at Carters Beach with limited camp sites available. at Barmah National Park
Monday 9 September, 2013

Bob

10th September 2013, 06:28 PM

That is why I picked that spot.

If no spaces available Roofy and I will be there on Thursday early enough to find somewhere else.

threedogs

10th September 2013, 06:37 PM

All good Mego trying to get leave, can you launch a boat ??

Bob

10th September 2013, 06:38 PM

Is that past the Newell hwy Tocumwal.
From Yarrawonga.

If it is your ok to fish, if yor on the Yarrawonga side of Newell hwy fishing is banned to ALL forms of fishing.

North of Strathmerton . Downstream of Newel Highway

MEGOMONSTER

10th September 2013, 06:52 PM

All good Mego trying to get leave, can you launch a boat ??

I won't have one, the boat hole is getting repaired and the trailer modified.
Mates rates no fees, so it could be a while.

MEGOMONSTER

10th September 2013, 06:53 PM

North of Strathmerton . Downstream of Newel Highway

At least you can wet a line.

Bob

10th September 2013, 07:11 PM

At least you can wet a line.

Yeah and probably only Carp. Might get lucky and get a Yellowbelly.

John and I will have our biggest Carp Comp again. Which I will probably win again LOL

MEGOMONSTER

10th September 2013, 07:13 PM

Yeah and probably only Carp. Might get lucky and get a Yellowbelly.

John and I will have our biggest Carp Comp again. Which I will probably win again LOL

Not if I come. Lol

Bob

10th September 2013, 07:16 PM

Waiting Waiting for Threedogs LMAO

Sir Roofy

10th September 2013, 07:57 PM

Waiting Waiting for Threedogs LMAO

ok so wich is it bob carters or widebeach ??

Bob

10th September 2013, 08:07 PM

ok so wich is it bob carters or widebeach ??

Carters as Wide Beach is closed. They are not very far apart.

We still go in through Strathmerton

See you on Thursday

Sir Roofy

10th September 2013, 08:34 PM

ok mate noworrys

Timmo

10th September 2013, 09:44 PM

Took the boy to Dundee on the weekend for a spot of fishing......I ended up with nothing but while I was mucking around trying to put a new lure on my line max ended up with his biggest fish to date...... a 58cm threadfin salmon........

MEGOMONSTER

10th September 2013, 10:08 PM

Not if I come. Lol

Just got the "NO WAY, you can't go fishing every weekend."
Sorry folks.

Lonicus

11th September 2013, 01:16 PM

Lonicus

11th September 2013, 01:16 PM

Just got the "NO WAY, you can't go fishing every weekend."
Sorry folks.

Move to Noosa mate and go fishing every day, like I do :)

MEGOMONSTER

11th September 2013, 01:18 PM

Move to Noosa mate and go fishing every day, like I do :)

Sounds good but I'm not retired yet.

threedogs

11th September 2013, 01:42 PM

@ Mego talks cheap lol,, the Carp I caught was 630mm long that's a fair bit of fish,
I even broke my good rod but more from farting around than expert landing skills.
Cuppa has the Cod record ATM, But I don't count carp as fish, but if I can drag some
out of the river, never to return so be it. Bring it on old fella lol, Will take photos this time

Lonicus

11th September 2013, 04:00 PM

Sounds good but I'm not retired yet.

Well there's your problem right there :)

MEGOMONSTER

11th September 2013, 07:30 PM

Well there's your problem right there :)

My wife would like you to go have a look at this for us.
http://m.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-noosaville-113422835

MEGOMONSTER

11th September 2013, 07:41 PM

Well there's your problem right there :)

Here's another one to look at.
Cos you just never know what we'll do.
http://m.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-tinbeerwah-106359514

Lonicus

11th September 2013, 07:54 PM

Both very similar to our place mate, in that I also have grass around the house LOL

Tinbeerwah is a little far from a boat ramp and the first one is on Gympie terrace and way too busy. Go for one in Noosa Waters with your own private jetty :)

MEGOMONSTER

11th September 2013, 10:11 PM

Lonicus

12th September 2013, 04:57 AM

Perfect mate. 5 mins from the ramp, out of the main tourist area so it's nice and quiet.

In by Christmas then? :)

Lonicus

12th September 2013, 12:02 PM

Is Mrs Mego sure she wants to be here though mate?

I mean, the sun is fairly warm so there's a risk of sunburn 34145

Then there's the congested waterways, 34146

and of course there's all the mess from cleaning the days catch 34147

Se may want to rethink, it's pretty rough up here :)

threedogs

12th September 2013, 12:05 PM

I can see Mego now ,,stressing out big time, looks like a great part of Aust.
So cruel lmfao

Lonicus

12th September 2013, 02:15 PM

I can see Mego now ,,stressing out big time, looks like a great part of Aust.
So cruel lmfao

It really is a fantastic place 3D.

I will however be in genuine fear for my life when Mrs Mego makes it back up here again :)

threedogs

12th September 2013, 03:41 PM

You better believe it LOL
Mego's a push over, not so the GLW/MOF

MEGOMONSTER

12th September 2013, 04:29 PM

It really is a fantastic place 3D.

I will however be in genuine fear for my life when Mrs Mego makes it back up here again :)

Don't worry about her, I'll handle that.
You'll just have to take me fishing. Lol

MEGOMONSTER

12th September 2013, 04:30 PM

GLW/MOF

Please Elaborate

Lonicus

12th September 2013, 04:50 PM

Don't worry about her, I'll handle that.
You'll just have to take me fishing. Lol

Deal mate :)

Got my first Noosa jewy today, not quite legal size but was a blast to catch!

34153

threedogs

12th September 2013, 05:01 PM

@ Mego "good loving wife" & minister of Finance.
All packed only need ice in the morning and pick up my mate.
Chose JD as my drink for the weekend DAMN YOU MEGO

janderson

12th September 2013, 05:58 PM

Some local info for you

gaddy

12th September 2013, 08:15 PM

Deal mate :)

Got my first Noosa jewy today, not quite legal size but was a blast to catch!

34153

Very jealous mate , just don't have the time to get out lately , don't even have any fish in the freezer :mad:

janderson

14th September 2013, 05:34 PM

went down to carters beach and spent the day with the boys. no fish, plenty of bull

threedogs

15th September 2013, 02:00 PM

X 2 with janderson the Bull was flowing, great to catch up again with "jando", pump him for ideas.
Pic is off the Saturday night roast beef with all the fixings, Bob gave it a 9.5 out of ten, To be honest not too shabby at all.
Bit of rain Friday other than that sunny as. Plenty of wood. no fish but who cares , great company a campfire win/win
Plus NCOT.

MEGOMONSTER

15th September 2013, 03:10 PM