BEN HUR:MONDY MUSTER 1&2) & Part 3 Sept 10-12th 2010

[NAGG]

Im not too worried about a return trip to the ramp....it will be 98% full moon and I've a spotlight that will burn the fur of a Possum at 100yds......depends how active the day has been will determine any evening sortee.......Whitto

Hey Whitto ..... We will follow you in

With that spotty ....... you'll attract every bug on the dam

We discovered that ...... coming back from whiterock after dark ......... We turn the 1 million CP spotty on & it was like a snow storm .......... It was a shocker

[NAGG]

chris ,and all heading up the said weekend ,, to keep with the olympic spirit,instead of posting reports in reports section,
how bout we all post our reports of the weekend and further reports from your awoonga trip chris and the later stayers at mondy on to the back of this thread
think it would be a fitting send off to a monumental thread.. fish ,photos, campsite report, goodbyes ,next trip plans,shoot, this thread could go forever..

I like it Deano ........... a 1000 poster if I've ever seen one

[Steve B]

Heres todays report!!

Foxie and I hit the water about 11:13 am screamed up to some new areas. found some likely water.....no fish. found a bay that had about 20 fish in it all spooky and cruising around...I hooked one with a slickrig as it swam past the boat. It peeled a bit of drag with the hook in its back, not realising what was happening. It had no idea the hook was in its side!!!...when I put a bit of weight on it all hell broke loose....goooone. did that again once...silly idea. We moved back down towards C area and spooked another bay full of fish...on actually had a swipe at a lure..missed. In a nutshell, we would have got more fish if we had a spear. We could have landed several fish with the landing net alone. I am not sure whether they were sick or just relaxing in the lovely sun. All I know the dam has heaps of fish all over the place!!...bring on spring proper!!! Water temps were from 20deg to 22 deg. Should have caught heaps, but didnt... Strange day fishing wise. Spoke to Deb Grell (wife of the great Eric) they also struggled, but saw equally as many fish cruising. So dint be dismayed by this, things will get better in a few weeks!!

OOOOhhh its going to be a great weekend!!

cheers steve

[NAGG]

Heres todays report!!

Foxie and I hit the water about 11:13 am screamed up to some new areas. found some likely water.....no fish. found a bay that had about 20 fish in it all spooky and cruising around...I hooked one with a slickrig as it swam past the boat. It peeled a bit of drag with the hook in its back, not realising what was happening. It had no idea the hook was in its side!!!...when I put a bit of weight on it all hell broke loose....goooone. did that again once...silly idea. We moved back down towards C area and spooked another bay full of fish...on actually had a swipe at a lure..missed. In a nutshell, we would have got more fish if we had a spear. We could have landed several fish with the landing net alone. I am not sure whether they were sick or just relaxing in the lovely sun. All I know the dam has heaps of fish all over the place!!...bring on spring proper!!! Water temps were from 20deg to 22 deg. Should have caught heaps, but didnt... Strange day fishing wise. Spoke to Deb Grell (wife of the great Eric) they also struggled, but saw equally as many fish cruising. So dint be dismayed by this, things will get better in a few weeks!!

OOOOhhh its going to be a great weekend!!

cheers steve

Thanks for the report Steve
Those days ..... lots of fish seen but none landed - while are very frustrating are also exciting at the same time ..........

Yes mate ........ It will be big ( worth a 1360km drive ...one way ..... I reckon )

[DEANO68]

Heres todays report!!

Foxie and I hit the water about 11:13 am screamed up to some new areas. found some likely water.....no fish. found a bay that had about 20 fish in it all spooky and cruising around...I hooked one with a slickrig as it swam past the boat. It peeled a bit of drag with the hook in its back, not realising what was happening. It had no idea the hook was in its side!!!...when I put a bit of weight on it all hell broke loose....goooone. did that again once...silly idea. We moved back down towards C area and spooked another bay full of fish...on actually had a swipe at a lure..missed. In a nutshell, we would have got more fish if we had a spear. We could have landed several fish with the landing net alone. I am not sure whether they were sick or just relaxing in the lovely sun. All I know the dam has heaps of fish all over the place!!...bring on spring proper!!! Water temps were from 20deg to 22 deg. Should have caught heaps, but didnt... Strange day fishing wise. Spoke to Deb Grell (wife of the great Eric) they also struggled, but saw equally as many fish cruising. So dint be dismayed by this, things will get better in a few weeks!!


OOOOhhh its going to be a great weekend!!

cheers steve

the reports have started already,,thanks steve..already not sleepin right..gona get worse...thanks.

[NAGG]

Hey Whitto ....... by the look of this
you might get a shot at 400 tomorrow

Chris

[Callop]

chris ,and all heading up the said weekend ,, to keep with the olympic spirit,instead of posting reports in reports section,
how bout we all post our reports of the weekend and further reports from your awoonga trip chris and the later stayers at mondy on to the back of this thread
think it would be a fitting send off to a monumental thread.. fish ,photos, campsite report, goodbyes ,next trip plans,shoot, this thread could go forever..

I'll be taking my laptop and with the help of the free internet, the reports can start going up on Friday night.

[DEANO68]

I'll be taking my laptop and with the help of the free internet, the reports can start going up on Friday night.

wooo ,hope your good with one hand, i think other one may have a beer in it.and a bunch of blokes on the left with there report..

[NAGG]

I'll be taking my laptop and with the help of the free internet, the reports can start going up on Friday night.

I can see it now ........ nagg scores a 1.1 carton , trips over the tent peg & lands in the fire

OK ..... do they have signal

Chris

[nipsta]

Come in for lunch ........ Gee , we take out plenty of food , coffee , bickies , soft drink , water........ & a few coldies
It makes for a big day .......... but we wouldn't have it any other way

Chris

yeah i dont need all day on there as my back can only handle so long on the water and i need a break and i like a cold drink and a sitin a chair in the shade for a while i did that last trip and had a fish hit just before i went in for a bite to eat and rest and then i hook 2 more and landed the 117cm that afternoon so i had a good session after my break i know i should stay all day but i dont get to worried if i get a fish or not if i cant catch one in the two session its not meant to be casual as they say hey whitto

[NAGG]

wooo ,hope your good with one hand, i think other one may have a beer in it.and a bunch of blokes on the left with there report..

As long as its not sponsored by Doughnut King or Krispy Kreme

[Callop]

I can see it now ........ nagg scores a 1.1 carton , trips over the tent peg & lands in the fire

OK ..... do they have signal

Chris

Kelly & Rob provide free internet. It is just a matter of organising it with them when you arrive.
I've also been able to secure a copy of a video of a certain ausfisher on his first trip to Tinaroo. Apparently it is worth a look. The first screening will be Friday at 9.00pm.
Dave

[NAGG]

yeah i dont need all day on there as my back can only handle so long on the water and i need a break and i like a cold drink and a sitin a chair in the shade for a while i did that last trip and had a fish hit just before i went in for a bite to eat and rest and then i hook 2 more and landed the 117cm that afternoon so i had a good session after my break i know i should stay all day but i dont get to worried if i get a fish or not if i cant catch one in the two session its not meant to be casual as they say hey whitto

We take the shade with us too Attachment 33568

[NAGG]

Kelly & Rob provide free internet. It is just a matter of organising it with them when you arrive.
I've also been able to secure a copy of a video of a certain ausfisher on his first trip to Tinaroo. Apparently it is worth a look. The first screening will be Friday at 9.00pm.
Dave

Dave , you are kidding ...... right

[Whitto]

Hey Whitto ..... We will follow you in

With that spotty ....... you'll attract every bug on the dam

We discovered that ...... coming back from whiterock after dark ......... We turn the 1 million CP spotty on & it was like a snow storm .......... It was a shocker

Fortunatedly the trip will be from Bird not to far to the ramp.....Full Moon on the 15th won't need to have the light on all the time......OK OK you've found me out.....by attracting the bugs causing aerial and surface berley....enhancing the interest of the Barra and Whoompa....worx for me PS U believe that you'll believe anything