Anything fishing

[skippy201284]

that a awesome idea where you score that

[Bob]

Our new Club Champion

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For those of you that dont know that is AB's Daughter

[AB]

Our new Club Champion

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48424"/>

For those of you that dont know that is AB's Daughter

Forgot about this thread...lol

After she caught her first fish her niece had a meltdown because she didn't catch one. We had to sit there for 4 hours trying to get her a fish but no joy...

Even funnier Mia cracked it because we threw it back in and she said she wanted to eat it...lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Our new Club Champion <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48424"/> For those of you that dont know that is AB's Daughter

Our little curly top.

[AB]

Here's a better pic

[NP99]

Is that at Goulbourne river? Nice start to a fishing career :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here's a better pic

Great catch, not bad to eat either.

[AB]

Is that at Goulbourne river? Nice start to a fishing career :)

Nah it's the creek that runs along the camp sites at murrindindi. Not sure the name but it runs down into the yea river.

That's at the water gauge camp site. Best spot, toilets right near camp and a bridge with a good hole underneath to fish.

[NP99]

Yeah, it looked like the area of the Goulbourne near Nagambie, it has a similar metal bridge infrastructure.

[AB]

Yeah, it looked like the area of the Goulbourne near Nagambie, it has a similar metal bridge infrastructure.

Must be the same fabricators. There's two of these along that stretch that were put in after black Saturday.

Well built actually...lol

[Family4x4]

Yeah, it looked like the area of the Goulbourne near Nagambie, it has a similar metal bridge infrastructure.

A stones throw from my place!

[NP99]

Last time I was in that loc was about 1978 :)

[AB]

Last time I was in that loc was about 1978 :)

Maybe not the same blokes then...lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finally booked my accommodation for the Cod Classic for the first weekend in December.
After I had booked a 3bedroom house in June as I had several people wanting to come up with me, have now change there minds, and I don't want to pay for the house on my own (me and my brother) lucky the unit I always get every year, still had my name on it from last year, even though they knew I had booked the 3 bed house, go figure.

[Bob]

As there are only two weekends left in the Murray Cod Season I am going up to Christies Beach (Near Echuca) this weekend.
Friday through Sunday.
If anybody is interested give me a PM

[Family4x4]

I am probably going craying tomorrow and Friday (overnight). We camp on private property on the Goulburn. Might be room for a couple more people if anyone is keen.

[Family4x4]

I had to tough it out today on the Goulburn...........

7 crays between us we will cook them up tomorrow night.

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Acouple of carp but no other fish.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Great catch, river looks high too.
I love the anticipation when lifting a net, has it got one or not, then you see 3 and scream woohoo. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

I spoke thoroughly to NSW Fisheries today in regards to the Cod regulation being spoken about.
I have now found out, after months of discussion regarding the Murray Cod NSW fisheries and now talking about a 60-80cm size limit and a one fish catch limit.

However, I also heard that DPI Vic are still talking about a 50-70cm size limit, which is pretty silly both departments not co operating together to get a national limit on Australia's largest fresh water fish.

If the two states do have two different size limits there will certainly many problems arising.

One that comes to mind is the Bundalong boat ramp is on the entrance of the Ovens river (Victorian waters) and only a short trip to the Murray river proper (NSW waters)
So now your fishing on the Murray in NSW waters, and you have caught a 79cm cod which is a legal size for Nsw fisheries, you now come back to the Bundalong boat ramp on the Ovens (Vic waters) with Vic fisheries at the ramp checking catches.
Your 79cm Murray cod is now an illegally kept fish cos you are now on Victorian waters on the Ovens.

[Family4x4]

Ridiculous.

Perhaps they should then make the size limit bound by which state license you hold?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ridiculous. Perhaps they should then make the size limit bound by which state license you hold?

And the fisheries realise this and would be very hard to police.

They (NSW Fisheries) also told me, that they also have in discussions to allow Bow fishing on the Murray and perhaps full protection on Murray Crays.

[NP99]

Are the crays now vulnerable as a species?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Are the crays now vulnerable as a species?
Supposedly extremely low in numbers and locations.

[Family4x4]

Supposedly extremely low in numbers and locations.

I am not sure what healthy numbers would look like. With roughly a week left in the cray season we pulled up approx 30-40 crays in a 500m stretch of river. We kept 7 between 4 people, we could have taken another and we had opportunity to but didn't.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I am not sure what healthy numbers would look like. With roughly a week left in the cray season we pulled up approx 30-40 crays in a 500m stretch of river. We kept 7 between 4 people, we could have taken another and we had opportunity to but didn't.

I know I was the same when craying but they did say it was only being discussed. They must be talking about other tributaries other than the Murray, cos he was saying that the Crays were unable to live in the black water after the bush fires and cannot survive on land alone.

[Drew]

Managed to pop my cherry and bagged out on squid this arvo with my son
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[MEGOMONSTER]

Managed to pop my cherry and bagged out on squid this arvo with my son <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48667"/>

I'm jealous. What a glorious day.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Managed to pop my cherry and bagged out on squid this arvo with my son <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48667"/>
Oh yeah.
Nice catch. Location. Lure choice.

[Drew]

Oh yeah.
Nice catch. Location. Lure choice.

Campbell's cove 3m water (nearly crapped myself when we went over a bit of reef and the depth alarm went off, didn't realise we went that shallow lol)
They went orange, brown and a blue. The orange was the most successful though.

[Bob]

Oh well Cod Season finishes in a couple of Days.
Went away last weekend and did not even get a nibble.
Rods were in the Water from Friday Lunch Time to Sunday Lunch time (24 Hours a day ) so not for lack of trying.
Tried most baits without success . First time ever not even a Carp.
River was very low

[Family4x4]

Mates are at Barmah as I type this and have been catching cod.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Oh well Cod Season finishes in a couple of Days.
Went away last weekend and did not even get a nibble.
Rods were in the Water from Friday Lunch Time to Sunday Lunch time (24 Hours a day ) so not for lack of trying.
Tried most baits without success . First time ever not even a Carp.
River was very low
Now is the time when they really start getting on the chew, very surprising you didn't even get a bite, must be very shallow if you say it was very low.
Did you move around at all, try to find a hole?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mates are at Barmah as I type this and have been catching cod.

thats what I would expect at this time of year.

[Bob]

Did you move around at all, try to find a hole?

I was fishing from the Bank and did move around however could not get near the Holes that I know in that area due to the River being so low and Mud Banks 6 Metres or so from the edge with big drop offs and would have been hard to land anything..
One spot that I know has a good Hole was being fished by someone else but they were not getting anything either.
Strange I know but I must have been holding my Mouth wrong LOL

[Family4x4]

Just got back from Greens Lake a great morning to be on the water.

[Family4x4]

I just convinced the Mrs that a river cruise was a good idea while the boat is on so we are heading to the campaspe!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just got back from Greens Lake a great morning to be on the water. Any yellas.
Did you try Cooper for Reddies.

[Family4x4]

Nothing at Greens this morning but a few reddies this arvo at Eppalock on the Campaspe arm. All on worms but having been throwing a variety of lures all day with no luck.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate in Yarrawonga, has been doing well on the Yellowbelly over the past week, up near Majors creek.

And they are about to get smash by this storm.
Always bad when you see Black on the radar.

[Family4x4]

I just got back from eppalock. We got nothing but the barometer was rising so a mate who is into that stuff rang up and said lets go out.

[NP99]

When I was a kid, we caught Redfin and carp in the ponds at Caulfield racecourse. These days they probably have security and fences....

[Bob]

Attached is a PDF of the new Fishing Rules in NSW

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[threedogs]

When I was a kid, we caught Redfin and carp in the ponds at Caulfield racecourse. These days they probably have security and fences....

Used to catch coi carp in Albert Park lake and sell them to pet shops, along with blue tongue lizards from Coburg cemetery,
The Merri creek used to flow at the back of mums place great for frogs and redfin till the Tulla freeway came and they concreted the lot.
where were the greenies then, lol

[NP99]

Used to catch coi carp in Albert Park lake and sell them to pet shops, along with blue tongue lizards from Coburg cemetery,
The Merri creek used to flow at the back of mums place great for frogs and redfin till the Tulla freeway came and they concreted the lot.
where were the greenies then, lol

Great days mate.... :)

[megatexture]

I would catch cane toads and sell them to wild world in cairns 5$ for 10cm and another 5 every cm over. With a cane field at out back door it was easy $ lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just received news if the new regulations for Cod in NSW waters.
All minimum size limits remain the same at 60cm but a maximum of 80cm.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/529287/Changes-to-rec-salt-and-fresh-fishing-rules-factsheet.pdf

[NP99]

I would catch cane toads and sell them to wild world in cairns 5$ for 10cm and another 5 every cm over. With a cane field at out back door it was easy $ lol

That's bloody good money. :)

[megatexture]

Not sure why you would want the big toads they never win the races lmao

[gaddy]

Just watched the best boat I've ever owned drive off with it's new owner ,
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[threedogs]

Not sure why you would want the big toads they never win the races lmao

I brought some from a Croc farm in 83 sitting on a 4xxxx barrel fishing, taxidermied

Anyone interested going up to the murray fishing on the 3rd of Oct. Bob and Roofy will be attending
all welcome BYO

[Avo]

well as our holidays drew to a close Ebb and I jumped on a charter out of Kabarri..8kg west aussie dhu fish,4kg coral trout,3 mixed size mulloway,and a baldchin groper...Ebb bagged most on boat and the biggest coral trout,secon biggest mulloway and baldchin..

[Avo]

here's a view from the boat coming through the mouth of the Murchison river mouth,not to good a pic but you can see the wave crashes next to the boat..got the camera wet taking this one...very proud of my daughter for not getting sea sick.it was her first time on a charter and I don't think I will ever be allowed to go alone again..

[NP99]

Family bonding at its best mate.... :)

[TPC]

well as our holidays drew to a close Ebb and I jumped on a charter out of Kabarri..8kg west aussie dhu fish,4kg coral trout,3 mixed size mulloway,and a baldchin groper...Ebb bagged most on boat and the biggest coral trout,secon biggest mulloway and baldchin..
looks like you had a great time and got a feed too.

[SG1]

Bit of white water there.. Still dislike crossing bars or entering river mouths, one way good other way terrible.

[threedogs]

A local today has told me that the Yellowbelly [golden Perch] are on the bite at Lake Mulwala

[MEGOMONSTER]

A local today has told me that the Yellowbelly [golden Perch] are on the bite at Lake Mulwala

Yes they are, it is true.
Going there this weekend.
But they always go nuts in October.

[kind]

Bass season is here for the pinr river in qld its great :)

[fitzyfootlong]

I bought 2 new rods about 2 years ago and have still not caught a fish on either of them.. still does not stop me from trying!

[kind]

Haha thats the spirit :)

Im the same with camp road at cruiser park never made it up there but have a crack every time im there :)

[threedogs]

I bought 2 new rods about 2 years ago and have still not caught a fish on either of them.. still does not stop me from trying!
10 out of 10 for trying though, I tried my new rod last weekend and ended up with 3 Murray Cod 1 Silver perch and a few carp, Bob standing to my right had similar catch
and my mate standing to my left caught nothing for the second trip in a row , go figure

[TPC]

10 out of 10 for trying though, I tried my new rod last weekend and ended up with 3 Murray Cod 1 Silver perch and a few carp, Bob standing to my right had similar catch
and my mate standing to my left caught nothing for the second trip in a row , go figure
I bet you keep reminding your mate he caught nothing.

[katwoman]

Licola trout fishing comp
Next w/end. Oct 17,18,19.
Is a great family weekend with dinner supplied and a massive raffle on the sat night. ( 100 + prizes). Even if u catch nothing.
I'm excited !!

[threedogs]

I bet you keep reminding your mate he caught nothing.
Wouldn't call him a mate If I didn't , he even fished between Bob and myself and got Zip
we had a good laugh lol

[Family4x4]

I am so busy at the moment I wish I could get to Mulwala!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I am so busy at the moment I wish I could get to Mulwala!

I'll definitely try my best to catch something

[threedogs]

Might try and head up that way myself soon

[MEGOMONSTER]

Might try and head up that way myself soon I'll let you know how I go. Just so you know, I am visiting friends, so not sure how much fishing time I'll get.

[Family4x4]

I have convinced the mrs we have time for 2 days next week at Yarrawonga!

[MEGOMONSTER]

First cast, first fish.
A fat little cod. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Wind has really picked up here.
Half metre waves on the lake.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Two nice carp to take home for my mum.
But that's it.
Yella's not biting.
Time for breakfast ands change of spots.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another spot another small cod, but really good fight from him. Fought much bigger than what he was.

[MEGOMONSTER]

570mm Murray Cod, they're slowly getting bigger. Just lost one at the bank about a minute before.

[Bob]

570mm Murray Cod, they're slowly getting bigger. Just lost one at the bank about a minute before.

Nice Cod Mego Pity you have to throw it back

[MEGOMONSTER]

All up we got 9 small cod and 4 carp.

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Unfortunately no yellow bellys.

[Family4x4]

in the last 24 hours I have recieved 2 pic of 2 different yellow belly's. I will post them late 6 and 7 kg fish.

[kind]

There is no where around me to get fish like that :( I need to head far north haha

[MEGOMONSTER]

Blowing a gale. Storm coming through.

[Family4x4]

First Picture

Caught in lake Eppalock Heathcote Vic

7kg Yellow Belly (Golden Perch)

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Second Picture.

Caught in Lake Eildon Vic

6Kg Yellow Belly

This fish had a whole 25cm red fin in its stomach!

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Both great catches caught 1 day apart the second pic was the biggest yella I had seen then trumped by the top picture this morning!

Both fish will be eaten and enjoyed by many.

[threedogs]

What a horse that 2nd one is is that a record ? both awesome fish
Just re-spooled with heavier braid bugger this light tackle fishing .
want a 50lb fish use 100lb line LOL skull drag the lips in oh yeah
Why fight it for 5 mins and let it build up Lactic acid, and taste like poo poo lol

[Family4x4]

My sentiments exactly TD

I have just recently swapped to 20lb braid on all of my reels.

[threedogs]

300 mtrs of Dyneema is only $12 or so
every one should be re-spooling.
great cast quality as well ,,,,20lb braid is only .2 of a mm
that's ridiculas

[MEGOMONSTER]

What a horse that 2nd one is is that a record ? both awesome fish Just re-spooled with heavier braid bugger this light tackle fishing . want a 50lb fish use 100lb line LOL skull drag the lips in oh yeah Why fight it for 5 mins and let it build up Lactic acid, and taste like poo poo lol
300 mtrs of Dyneema is only $12 or so every one should be re-spooling. great cast quality as well ,,,,20lb braid is only .2 of a mm that's ridiculas

I assume your shit stirring about the 100 braid.
As it wouldn't cast very well unless on a huge spool. 100lb braid on a small reel/spool would actually decrease your casting distance.

As for your $12 dyneema, it's cheap for reason.
I'm just saying.

Always choose a braid that is near round and not flat, as this cause issues and strain on the line, reel and spool.

[MEGOMONSTER]

First Picture Caught in lake Eppalock Heathcote Vic 7kg Yellow Belly (Golden Perch) <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50299"/> Second Picture. Caught in Lake Eildon Vic 6Kg Yellow Belly This fish had a whole 25cm red fin in its stomach! <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50302"/> Both great catches caught 1 day apart the second pic was the biggest yella I had seen then trumped by the top picture this morning! Both fish will be eaten and enjoyed by many.

Yellow belly that are giant footballs, are not very nice to eat, they have very fatty flesh.
But they are beauties.
Great catch. They would have thought they caught a cod.

[Family4x4]

Yellow belly that are giant footballs, are not very nice to eat, they have very fatty flesh.
But they are beauties.
Great catch. They would have thought they caught a cod.

The young bloke in the first pic thought he was snagged!

[threedogs]

@ mego how long was that big carp.

Never had a problem with the dyneema.
its only $12 cause I'm not buying bulk , I don't need to
only enough to do two 4000 series reels,

Id only spool 100lb braid if I was going to Cape York
and up size everything rods etc been spooled too many times with light gear

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350908615061?var=620178160349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ mego how long was that big carp. Never had a problem with the dyneema. its only $12 cause I'm not buying bulk , I don't need to only enough to do two 4000 series reels, Id only spool 100lb braid if I was going to Cape York and up size everything rods etc been spooled too many times with light gear http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350908615061?var=620178160349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 We got two big carp, one 670mm, the 690mm.

Karl got one 900mm in the same spot, not long ago.
Weighed 12kg.

[Family4x4]

Are the snapper on yet Mick?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Are the snapper on yet Mick? You mean these fellas.

[threedogs]

#Mego 900mm carp wow never knew they went that big, would have pulled Bob into the drink.lol
Bob fishes with the drag locked up, gotta say it works, Bob's 680mm crp was 3.46KG at
current market prices that's $20.72. Carp=$5.99 a kilo, not my cup of tea but each to their own I say

Your mates carp was worth $71.88

[Family4x4]

who buys carp?

[Family4x4]

You mean these fellas.

Can I please go with you?

[threedogs]

A lot of ppl still eat carp its sold at the Vic market in Melbourne, most fish mongers will stock it.
Nah couldn't do it myself . even if cooked so it tastes like a garlic clove.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Can I please go with you?

I haven't been out this year, they were last years early fish.

Two mates went out this weekend, near P2 marker, one boat got 1, one boat got 5, for all days work. Had to keep sounding for more than a hour before dropping anchor.

I'll try to find my little black book of fishing marks, but these are just marks, you still need to sound around to find them. They have a very distinctive arch on the sounder.

[MEGOMONSTER]

A lot of ppl still eat carp its sold at the Vic market in Melbourne, most fish mongers will stock it. Nah couldn't do it myself . even if cooked so it tastes like a garlic clove.

My mother and inlaws always hassle me to get carp for them, but they would never buy any. Tightarse wogs. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Are the snapper on yet Mick? My mate Zoran went out today, again around the P2 marker and got these this morning.

Edit: boated 4, dropped another 5
9 fish total.
About 200-300 metres off the marker, didn't say which direction though.
Sounding around until you find fish.
Berley, berley. Berley. And keep cubing out pillies

[Family4x4]

http://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/tuna-caught-with-sailfish-bill-protruding-from-its-head/story-fnn3gfdo-1227098979747

A weird/interesting read.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate went out for snapper early this morning in the same vicinity of P2 and didn't even turn a reel.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Caught off Rickets Point this morning in their big 7mtr boat 5 blokes.
Lucky buggers.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Today at work, I found out they had a ball with pinkies to 2kg at Black Rock yesterday.
Bagging out in the first hour and just having fun for the rest of the morning

[mudnut]

Does any one know what type of fish this is? I have looked in a few books, but can't seem to find it. Maybe it's a juvenile.

[gaddy]

Does any one know what type of fish this is? I have looked in a few books, but can't seem to find it. Maybe it's a juvenile.

I maybe wrong , but I'm thinking a species known Talipa (spelling maybe wrong ) introduced species , lives in brackish to fresh water ,

[4bye4]

I maybe wrong , but I'm thinking a species known Talipa (spelling maybe wrong ) introduced species , lives in brackish to fresh water ,

If it is a Tilapia as gaddy says, google it. It appears that it a bit of a pest. In fact it get heaps of mentions, looks like its not popular with the authorities. It may be illegal to even think of these things lol.

[threedogs]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=tilapia+fish&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=oulSVLvMIpHt8gXZ64LYCw&ved=0CCgQsAQ
heres some pics looks like they change colour to where they are found

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilapia

[mudnut]

Does any one know what type of fish this is? I have looked in a few books, but can't seem to find it. Maybe it's a juvenile.

I have found a few pictures of Drummer which have the same body shape, but different markings, so it may even be a hybrid, which occurs quite often according to one book.

[threedogs]

Good news for us here , seems Mr Naphthine wants to ban commercial fishing in the bay altogether.
Can only be a good thing I hope, not sure how it will affect the Mussell leases yet

[Bob]

Murray Cod Season opens on the 1st December and there are new regulations regarding Size.
55cm-75cm two per day and 4 in possession
Click on Link below

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/fw/fw-bag-and-size

and for Victoria

http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/fishing-and-hunting/recreational-fishing/murray-cod-size-limit-review

BTW
A few of us are going to Beari 4th through 7th December for Cod Opening. Anybody is welcome to join us

[Bob]

Found this handy Table for Conversion of Length to Weight for Murray Cod

You need a PDF Reader to open attached File

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[janderson]

Rules for Murray Cod have changed. It would seem.

http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/deniliquin/anglers-welcome-cross-border-cod-agreement-1.83380

[threedogs]

Found this handy Table for Conversion of Length to Weight for Murray Cod

You need a PDF Reader to open attached File

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I think I have that on a sticker they give you when I bought a licence

[HuskyInAuz]

One of my lesser known hobbies.. mate and myself started the day launching a Murrays Beach (a bloody disgrace of NSW/ACT planning) at 0800.. bagged out by 1030 and helped another boat with .... flatties, 40-62cm.. Not King'ies but the are starting to show up as water is warming.

[BigRAWesty]

Parked up here at Lake ratzcastle with the rod and net in.
Pulled 2 150mm bodied yabbies this morning

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And had a good 250-300mm yellow belly snap my line yesterday.
Of course as always last night here and the weather is turning bad

[BigRAWesty]

Here is the lake

[Family4x4]

Spent the day out at western port only 1 pinkie. Still a great day to be out.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Spent the day out at western port only 1 pinkie. Still a great day to be out.

Plenty getting caught around Sandringham, Blackrock and around the P2 marker

[threedogs]

Parked up here at Lake ratzcastle with the rod and net in.
Pulled 2 150mm bodied yabbies this morning

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And had a good 250-300mm yellow belly snap my line yesterday.
Of course as always last night here and the weather is turning bad

I going to make a point of getting a feed of yabbies this summer , good stuff Kallen

[Family4x4]

Plenty getting caught around Sandringham, Blackrock and around the P2 marker

The friend I went with pretty much stays in Western Port...

[MEGOMONSTER]

The friend I went with pretty much stays in Western Port...
Quality of fish much better in WP.

[threedogs]

Passed a boat yesterday heading for Altona, Have always admired the witty names on some boats like "Piston broke" and "Y Knot"
Any way this boat was called "Holy Cheeses" I thought that was very clever, tough looking boat too



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281352209868?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Found this better than a gimal belt

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate Miki, has been working in Kunnunurra for a little while now and one of his new friend took him on a fishing trip.
They ended up driving all night and ended up fishing at Laccrosse island.

[threedogs]

@ Mego if your are after a custom rod give SG1 a pm.
He may even repair your favourite rod not sure
but anything fishing rod related he would be your go to man

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego if your are after a custom rod give SG1 a pm. He may even repair your favourite rod not sure but anything fishing rod related he would be your go to man
Thx John, perhaps he can show us his skills on here,pics of what he has done.

[threedogs]

I just brought his roof rack,modifying it on another thread

[SG1]

Thx John, perhaps he can show us his skills on here,pics of what he has done.


Hi Mego, will put a couple of pics of my recent builds, tho prob not for everyone as one was for lady who wanted pink and a bit of bling, we have a Face book page @ https://www.facebook.com/evolvefishing.com.au and encourage anyone who is interested to like the page as there will be more and more builds coming in the future with a couple of really nice ones coming up.

I am relative new to building custom fishing rods, was a fishing guide for more than 7 years up north based out of Cairns working throughout FNQ and Cape York and have spent the last year learning as much about the craft as I can, reading everything I come across and talking to people in the industry, for me its something to keep me occupied since making the move down south to be with family, if you or anyone is after a custom rod by all means get in touch and we can have a chat about it.

Cheers

Scott.

[SG1]

A couple of builds,

One for the Ladies. Built on a MHX 6-12lb blank with Microwave guides.

520035200452005

One for the Kids built on a 6-10lb CRB Blank, with a yellow and black theme for there favourite footy team, we can also put names, nick names, favourite sayings, what ever you want on your new rod.

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And another.

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And a little 2-6lb built on a Matrix blank, this will have Fuji K SiC micro guides and is still a work in progress, will be built for performance and comfort rather than looks and bling and will be my new one for up in the mountains chasing trout in the small streams and rivers.

52009

Got a couple of really good ones coming up including a custom cork grip, still restoring an old old surf rod, hoping to bring it back to original condition if I can source the guides and reel seat, work in progress..

[Sir Roofy]

Iil get the boss to do your face ache page well done scott

[threedogs]

Are you crazy Scott most ppl move to FNQ not away from there.
Might want to PM AB about becoming a Vendor on this Forum there are strict rules in place

[SG1]

Haha yeah I do miss it, but she was worth the move ;)

Will look into the Vendor thing,

Cheers.

[jack]

Two casts, two squid both well over 1kg each. Apollo Bay harbour.
We won't mention the next 30 casts that produced zilch.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Two casts, two squid both well over 1kg each. Apollo Bay harbour. We won't mention the next 30 casts that produced zilch.two big squid better then no big squid.
Did anything change after you got the two.
Wind, tide, temp, cool change

[jack]

two big squid better then no big squid.
Did anything change after you got the two.
Wind, tide, temp, cool change
I've had plenty of days with no squid lately, no real changes in conditions. Close on high tide and very calm.

[threedogs]

Got some new gear to try up the Murray this weekend.
might and I say it lightly might even try some surface poppers near some snags at night.
they tell me the strike is mind blowing and explosive yeah right

[MEGOMONSTER]

Got some new gear to try up the Murray this weekend. might and I say it lightly might even try some surface poppers near some snags at night. they tell me the strike is mind blowing and explosive yeah right I've never tried a popper before but I have had minimal success with a jointed surface walker.

[threedogs]

can only try I suppose , we'll see,
Haven't used lures since fishing the channels up Yarrawonga years ago.
@ Mego you might miss my mate who caught a wallet with $200
in it at the Yarrawonga caravan park just at the spillway, true story
We were sitting side by side he had a huge strike reached for his rod to set the hook
and yeah reeled in the wallet,

[SG1]

The black one, pic posted by mego is the go, they also make the non jointed one in black to if the fish are a bit shy, if there is a good moon with light then they can work a treat.

[threedogs]

Mind you at that time of night some ppl might no be capable of casting a line LOL

[MEGOMONSTER]

The black one, pic posted by mego is the go, they also make the non jointed one in black to if the fish are a bit shy, if there is a good moon with light then they can work a treat.

I have the black one, last light and after dark under the moon light.

[MEGOMONSTER]

All up we got 12 cod over the weekend but only only size. 61cm. All the rest. Between 40-50cm.
My mate when biggest carp at 78cm.

Biggest cod was 104cm
And biggest yellow belly was 57cm.

[MEGOMONSTER]

My nephew Jacob with a whopping 84cm carp weighing 7 kg.
this would have won longest carp in the recent Cod Classic.

[megatexture]

Nice size, just a shame its a carp lol

[threedogs]

My youngest is down Lakes Etrance for the new year and has been out fishing this morning.
Landed a very nice 40.5cm black bream,

[MEGOMONSTER]

We also had this guy terrorising our camp at night. We didn't know who it was until the 6th or 7th night.

[threedogs]

MMMMMmmmmmm Possum lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

MMMMMmmmmmm Possum lol he would of feed a big family.

[threedogs]

just heard a guy drowned in Lake Mulwala not good
Also on morning TV the record holder for the largest carp caught was on,
the fish was just under a metre long and weighed in at 20 kg.
A lot of fish in anyones book

[MEGOMONSTER]

just heard a guy drowned in Lake Mulwala not good Also on morning TV the record holder for the largest carp caught was on, the fish was just under a metre long and weighed in at 20 kg. A lot of fish in anyones book
I haven't heard about any of them.
20kg carp is a monster.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Did it look like this. Lol

[gaddy]

Put the pots out last night , 1 muddy , hope the buggers that checked the others enjoy the crabs , bloody share farmers !

[threedogs]

I've lived in Darwin been to the Cape ,grew up in Mackay and still have not tried mud crab.
It is the number one thing on my to eat list, envious you bet ya.

[threedogs]

I haven't heard about any of them.
20kg carp is a monster.

Yeah sadly someone lost their life on the lake, not sure if skier or Fisho
but the pics shows all the dead trees

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went Lure fishing on the tweed river in Chinderah yesterday.
What a beautiful area indeed.
We got about 12-15 mediocre flatheads, some bream and other species, with 2 school jewies.
Sorry no pics at all.
I was pissing down rain practically all day, funny thing was when the rain stopped we weren't catching fish.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Such a hard life here in Noosa. LOL

Last night had our first fish on the river.
Got a couple small flatties 30-35cm
And a couple grunting Bream.

[TPC]

Green with envy.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Green with envy.
Hopefully, I will speak to a forum local today in Lonicus and get a fishing report, meet up, have a chat and meet another interstate forum member.

[Bob]

Hopefully, I will speak to a forum local today in Lonicus and get a fishing report, meet up, have a chat and meet another interstate forum member.

Pity you hadnt driven up as you could have shown him your Seats LMAO

[MEGOMONSTER]

Pity you hadnt driven up as you could have shown him your Seats LMAO

Just spoke to him and the first thing he asked was "did I bring my boat". Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Spent a couple of hours this afternoon throwing around a couple of hard body prawn/shrimp imitation lures after the tide had turned with very little success except for one little cod but the fight was great on very light gear.

[Avo]

Draingb one of our dams to add an extra 3 mtrs on the wall,pulled 60 kilo of marron out of it and a heap of redfin perch..and to our supprise a silver perch..we pump up from a crek that is next to ponds and I think their fish have escaped..lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Draingb one of our dams to add an extra 3 mtrs on the wall,pulled 60 kilo of marron out of it and a heap of redfin perch..and to our supprise a silver perch..we pump up from a crek that is next to ponds and I think their fish have escaped..lol

Someone's a lucky devil.
60kilo of marron is cray heaven. Lol

[Avo]

they sold em all......that's how I know the weight.still got 2 dams here I scoop for them.

[MEGOMONSTER]

they sold em all......that's how I know the weight.still got 2 dams here I scoop for them.
Makes sense then, still a hell of a lot of fish.

[MEGOMONSTER]

King George whiting anyone.


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Was being used for bait.

[threedogs]

Draingb one of our dams to add an extra 3 mtrs on the wall,pulled 60 kilo of marron out of it and a heap of redfin perch..and to our supprise a silver perch..we pump up from a crek that is next to ponds and I think their fish have escaped..lol

Been eon's since I've had a feed of Marron, or Gulgies for that matter.
Very jealous indeed

[MEGOMONSTER]

Had a great Australia Day having a picnic with friends at Lake Daylesford, with a little fishing involved.

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Bait fishing with four rods, both me and Zoran couldn't get a bite all morning.
When bringing one of Zoran's rods in using Powerbait for trout, he had hooked up a yabbie.
So I peeled the tail and put it back out to get the only bite all day.
However I was flicking a Salta Cocktail most of the afternoon to only get one small reddie.

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Whilst walking around the banks flicking the Salta around, I noticed a dark shadow in the water and soon realised it was a big carp. We tried to get it to eat our bait but it wasn't interested in food what so ever.
It kept coming closer and closer to the edge where eventually it was close enough to lay on my stomach reach down and tried to grab the fish, I got my hand half way in its gills and tried to lift it out, it was half way out the water and was flapping around and got me drenched, I lost my grip and dropped it but quickly reached down and got a much better grip to pull it out.
Fishing Bear Grylls style.
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Once I lifted it out of the water, all the picnickers behind us, around us and opposite us, all clapped and cheered. It was so funny, but spewing no one took any footage.

[threedogs]

@ Mego I reckon you had them rolling on the grass peeing a little .
How long just for the forum records and rough weight looks about 6lb plus
Bloody broad across the shoulders

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego I reckon you had them rolling on the grass peeing a little . How long just for the forum records and rough weight looks about 6lb plus Bloody broad across the shoulders

Easy 5-6 kgs not lbs.
The pictures really don't show how tall and broad this fish really is.
I reckon 9-10 inches tall and 6 inches wide.
I couldn't get my hand around the tail wrist and it makes my forearms look skinny.

[pat in a troll]

hi guys does anyone know any good spots to cast out a rod on the bellarine peninsula?

[threedogs]

hi guys does anyone know any good spots to cast out a rod on the bellarine peninsula?

St Lennards pier can be very productive with the right conditions,
Do you have a boat???

[pat in a troll]

St Lennards pier can be very productive with the right conditions,
Do you have a boat???

I don't have a boat unfortunately so i'll be fishing from land but i'll eventually get around to that pier thanks

[Family4x4]

http://www.lakeeppalockfishingclassic.com.au/

[threedogs]

Might be up for this Family, Ive already sms'ed the troops to see who's on board

[Family4x4]

Looking forward to it

[Bob]

Will be in this

[threedogs]

could go a feed of Reddies HHHMMMmmmm redfin

[threedogs]

Just watching "Extreme fishing with Robson Green in China this time,
they were using egg beaters about 4000 series but they had a finger/hand brake on them
not a drag but a brake , tried looking but couldnt find one

[TPC]

Just watching "Extreme fishing with Robson Green in China this time,
they were using egg beaters about 4000 series but they had a finger/hand brake on them
not a drag but a brake , tried looking but couldnt find one

Like this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AIHUA-TRIPLE-4000-FISHING-REEL-Hand-Brake-Lever-System-/390264309740?pt=UK_BOI_Packing_Postal_Supplies_Lab els_LE&hash=item5add90c7ec

[threedogs]

Like this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AIHUA-TRIPLE-4000-FISHING-REEL-Hand-Brake-Lever-System-/390264309740?pt=UK_BOI_Packing_Postal_Supplies_Lab els_LE&hash=item5add90c7ec

Yeah thats the one, good find
they were using it on 300mm-400mm black bream in the sea

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just watching "Extreme fishing with Robson Green in China this time, they were using egg beaters about 4000 series but they had a finger/hand brake on them not a drag but a brake , tried looking but couldnt find one I got one at home that I'm not using. I think it's a TICA, I'll have a look when I get home.

[threedogs]

I take it its just a drag and you play the fish how you see it at the time, good idea ,gimmicky for the market

[Family4x4]

http://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/italian-angler-catches-enormous-267m-catfish/story-fnn3gfdo-1227236178789

wow.

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/italian-angler-catches-enormous-267m-catfish/story-fnn3gfdo-1227236178789 wow.

Now that's one big f....ing fish.

[threedogs]

The Wels cat fish was featured on "River Monsters".
But thats a horse of a fish, love to see the gear he used

[Winnie]

They are smashing the marlin out of Lakes Entrance at the moment

[threedogs]

Gee never knew that must be warm currents off the shelf moving down.
I went to Bemm river for 15yrs every QB weekend

[mullet_hunter]

Did some slayn the weeknd...

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[mullet_hunter]

Mallaway the crown juel as far as land based goes...

[MEGOMONSTER]

Did some slayn the weeknd... <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55429"/>
Do we get any details of location, size, tackle bait. You know, the Jizz.

[Clunk]

Do we get any details of location, size, tackle bait. You know, the Jizz.

I'd rather not know details about his jizz thanks. Could be a sticky subject

[mullet_hunter]

Location was kalbarri/lucky bay... we were using fresh mullet caught frm an overflow catchment...and some pillies.. smashn the tailers. gang hooks and numbr 6 stary.. decided to use fresh tailor for bait. filleted n wrapped.. brang in a couple masive mullaway n a couple sharks...

[threedogs]

I'd rather not know details about his jizz thanks. Could be a sticky subject

Hey Mego what you do with the fish stays with the fish.
Gee it's just not natural lol

[SG1]

Somethings I've been working on, Look amazing in person, photographer needs some work at it tho :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Lse5dk904

[MEGOMONSTER]

Location was kalbarri/lucky bay... we were using fresh mullet caught frm an overflow catchment...and some pillies.. smashn the tailers. gang hooks and numbr 6 stary.. decided to use fresh tailor for bait. filleted n wrapped.. brang in a couple masive mullaway n a couple sharks...
Kalbarri is definitely a place I would to see and fish one day.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey Mego what you do with the fish stays with the fish. Gee it's just not natural lol
These are the best option.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Somethings I've been working on, Look amazing in person, photographer needs some work at it tho :) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Lse5dk904 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Lse5dk904)
That'll set you apart from the rest.
That is cool, sky's the limit with what you could do.
Double thumbs up.

[threedogs]

@ SG1 might want to PM AB about becoming a Vendor Sponsor. love the tuna eye
Nice work BTW , I have a Black Queen that needs attention,
one of the best rods Jarvis walker ever made, mine is a cork handle model

[Avo]

Location was kalbarri/lucky bay... we were using fresh mullet caught frm an overflow catchment...and some pillies.. smashn the tailers. gang hooks and numbr 6 stary.. decided to use fresh tailor for bait. filleted n wrapped.. brang in a couple masive mullaway n a couple sharks...

use to fish next beach up at Wagoe,definitely some nice beach fishing in that area..went there last yr but went on a charter..h

[SG1]

@ SG1 might want to PM AB about becoming a Vendor Sponsor. love the tuna eye
Nice work BTW , I have a Black Queen that needs attention,
one of the best rods Jarvis walker ever made, mine is a cork handle model

Yes I would like to become a vendor sponsor, and understand, just need to sell some rods/restorations to make it viable, cheers and when things pick up a little I will send the PM.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Three generations went fishing for King George Whiting off Werribee on Friday morning. Grandfather, father, son and a mate. They were in close, about 2.5 mtrs of water just before the marina near the old jet ski ramp.

[gaddy]

Saw this poor old fella washed up on the beach ; I reckon he was caught off shore , released but had a bad case of baratrauma ,
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Someone stuck a stubby in his mouth , gives a size indication

[threedogs]

Saw this poor old fella washed up on the beach ; I reckon he was caught off shore , released but had a bad case of baratrauma ,
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Someone stuck a stubby in his mouth , gives a size indication

Gee you get some weid stuff wash up on your beaches.
what is it???

[MEGOMONSTER]

Saw this poor old fella washed up on the beach ; I reckon he was caught off shore , released but had a bad case of baratrauma , <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56186"/> Someone stuck a stubby in his mouth , gives a size indication
That fish sure makes that stubby look small.

[gaddy]

Saw this poor old fella washed up on the beach ; I reckon he was caught off shore , released but had a bad case of baratrauma ,
56186

Someone stuck a stubby in his mouth , gives a size indication

[MEGOMONSTER]

Saw this poor old fella washed up on the beach ; I reckon he was caught off shore , released but had a bad case of baratrauma , <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56186"/> Someone stuck a stubby in his mouth , gives a size indication Yes, thanks, I think we saw this in your earlier post.

[gaddy]

Yes, thanks, I think we saw this in your earlier post.

I didn't re post it ! Spooky

[MEGOMONSTER]

I didn't re post it ! Spooky Yes, thanks, I think we saw this in your earlier post.

[threedogs]

Heres a neat way to carry your rods.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121402903647?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[MEGOMONSTER]

Went out for a quick fish this afternoon until the wind got a bit strong fir my tinny.
Got 2 squid and 9 flatties.
Not bad for a couple hours.

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291353252382?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Great little gadget for putting over the side of a tinnie up on the Murray amongst the snags, affordable to.
I ecpect this thread to been very busy with all the Easter catches lol

[Avo]

The annual salmon run,getting the kids into it...Jess and Bella caught their first ever salmon..Ebb caught some last year..went down the beach yesterday set up the rooftop and awning on the beach..got up first thing and fished till lunch and then came home..

[the evil twin]

Nicely done... excellent gutter in the pics
Warren Beach maybe?

[Avo]

Marlimup beach ET....drove in that end camped overnight and drove out over the meerup river and the warren river and came out yeagerup...Not as many people as other years..heaps off really good deep gutters vacant when we come out at 1pm this arvo

[the evil twin]

Marlimup beach ET....drove in that end camped overnight and drove out over the meerup river and the warren river and came out yeagerup...Not as many people as other years..heaps off really good deep gutters vacant when we come out at 1pm this arvo

Thats because I wasn't there.

When I go the beach is flatter 'n a shit carters hat, has less fish than the Gobi Desert and the 4,000 people taking up every available camp site all bagged out yesterday on unprecedented schools of monster fish the like of which will never be seen again.. or until the day after I leave.

[threedogs]

@ Gaddy nice size salmon lucky to get them that size down the ninety mile beach.
Also what species was that fish deep sea or a Palegic,????

[MEGOMONSTER]

Fish 1, this morning in Yarrawonga, Lake Mulwala.
53cm Murray Cod.

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Second fish 57cm.


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Two more under 55cm and then bang.
Rod goes off.
75cm keeper.
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[threedogs]

Great looking conditions like glass eh

[MEGOMONSTER]

Great looking conditions like glass eh
It was perfect this morning.
Just enough wind to cause a little ripple on the water where I was trolling.

[threedogs]

How long you up for???

[MEGOMONSTER]

How long you up for??? got here yesterday, leaving tomorrow

[MEGOMONSTER]

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Come out for an evening fish.
Just beautiful.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Natalie just got her first Mulwala Cod.
Little but first.
She was very happy. She never touches fish. Lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mates Wally and Andrew trying trolling the area I was in this morning.

[MEGOMONSTER]

One for the environment.
And one for mum.

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All up this evening, we've got about 20 under sized cod.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just got two in a row, both 50cm.
Bloody shit.
Needs to be 55cm.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Stretch went to Daylesford for an early morning fish and got rewarded.

[gaddy]

Droped 6 pots up my local creek this arvo , see if the share farmers leave my any crabs !

[MEGOMONSTER]

My mate Andrew was fishing last night where I was in Friday night near the bridge on Lake Mulwala using a surface lure.
66cm Murray cod.

[threedogs]

Very still down here looks like it wants to rain but warm enough not to

[Oldmate1]

17 muddies in one pot not one keeper

[MEGOMONSTER]

17 muddies in one pot not one keeper

Now that's almost a good catch. Lol. Sorry shouldn't laugh, but is funny.

[Oldmate1]

Mate it's bull sh*t I caught about 60 over Easter and not one keeper

[threedogs]

Droped 6 pots up my local creek this arvo , see if the share farmers leave my any crabs !

And you got how many??????

[gaddy]

Any you got how many??????

1 lonely legal muddy , and 3 open pots :(

[threedogs]

1 lonely legal muddy , and 3 open pots :(

too early or too late in the season??

[jack]

Went mud crabbing near Broome, no nets, not bait, just a piece of fencing wire with a lop on the end. Crawling around the stinking mud flats but certainly produced results. Had five in no time at all, then an enjoyable lunch with the family.
I could get used to this lifestyle.
(Yeap pictures to come)

[threedogs]

@ AF if you need a tattoo in Broome go see my mate Noddy in the main drag lol

[gaddy]

too early or too late in the season??

Still around , just other people helping themselves , at least they left the pots !

[jack]

Wet a line near the Broome jetty (along with about 40 others), not a bite amongst us.
Still had a great evening, now drinking a Matso's Mango Beer catching up on the forum updates.
I could get used to this lifestyle.

[Maxhead]

Wet a line near the Broome jetty (along with about 40 others), not a bite amongst us. Still had a great evening, now drinking a Matso's Mango Beer catching up on the forum updates. I could get used to this lifestyle.

Yeah, yeah rub it in!!!

Have you tried their chili beer yet??? Yummmo

.....on the move

[jack]

Yeah, yeah rub it in!!!

Have you tried their chili beer yet??? Yummmo

.....on the move
Actually I did try the chilli beer and enjoyed it, so far the favourite is the Mango beer. Least favourite is the ginger beer.
They do a good meal as well, so far there's not much I haven't enjoyed in Broome.

[threedogs]

Yeah, yeah rub it in!!!

Have you tried their chili beer yet??? Yummmo

.....on the move

Dont encourage him as he said he may just get used to it lol

[threedogs]

Now its getting colder I must go up the the King Parrot creek where it meets the Goulbourne River.
Usually a good spot for some trout

[jack]

Here you go, and they were delicious too.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/32.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/33.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/04/34.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

Here you go, and they were delicious too.
Great catch, did you leave your kids any.

[jack]

Great catch, did you leave your kids any.
Yeah, there was another one in the pot still boiling. To be honest I did eat the most, but then again they live up there so can get them anytime.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cool vid of nature at its best.
https://youtu.be/F5fZu-1bt6Y

[MEGOMONSTER]

Aussie cuttlefish, legendary. http://youtu.be/E-zodF-XrSEhttp://youtu.be/l1T4ZgkCuiM

[jack]

Aussie cuttlefish, legendary. http://youtu.be/E-zodF-XrSEhttp://youtu.be/l1T4ZgkCuiM
I've been diving with the giant cuttlefish at Pt Lowly near Whyalla during the annual mating season. Absolutely brilliant displays and camouflage, I've got some great pictures from a couple of night dives. Something I need to do again.

[93patrol]

Picked up a couple of wa salmon yesterday and today

[93patrol]

One of the lads caught one of these on a cheap Kmart combo