my first barra trip, tip's please.

[robersl]

and sorry to say i dont think im gunna buy some lip grips and a huge net just for one trip so what are the alternatives??

try and borrow some for the weekend and then buy it if you like the fishing

shane

[PNG1M]

I've only ever caught wild barra. Never had a go at the impoundments ones yet.

But, make sure you have the following lures in your tackle box:

1) TILSAN 'Big Barra' in the Green Mackerel pattern (a great mid depth balsa wood non-rattly suspending lure)
2) Rob Gadon 'Barra Classic' in the Glittery Gold/Black patttern

3) My mate swears by Reidys & Nilsmaster lures for barra and he's come up with the goods too.

If you can afford the outlay: YGK Jigman X8 ultra braid (20 - 24kg) is the way to go, even though most of the best quality fish I've caught (barra n bass) was on the YGK Jigman Powerhunter x4 braid before the x8 stuff came out (and it's cheaper).
I've never used more than a 60lb nylon leader or 50lb fluero.

Rotary-hoe...

[BarraBandit]

going for 4 days either next weekend (27th-2nd) or the weekend after (6th-9th) ANY PREFERENCES?? Moon etc?? from those in the know, both is fine with me.

when does barra fishing slow down in these dams?


and sorry to say i dont think im gunna buy some lip grips and a huge net just for one trip so what are the alternatives??

and i dont eat fish much anyway so i will be letting them all go.

1. Cold water (I find under 26degrees water temp or so everything goes sluggish). Full moon helps in barra fishing.

2. You dont NEED lip grips... try to use an Environet, knotted nets really do alot of damage to these beautiful fish.

3. No point eating dam barra, really claggy... doesnt taste good... But there is 1 way to make em' taste ok, but thats more a family secret.




Hope everything is going to plan and that you will get some big barra,
Bandit.

[chewy01]

br , you can just comfort lift them in if you want,do a search to find more info, just make sure they are tuckered out a bit.Iv got them in as cold as 20 degrees in monduran,you got plenty of time.Moon,imho,fullish moon you get a better night bite, dark moon you het a better day bite,in saying that dawn n dusk are best iv found.you should be able to pick up a set of lip grips for 20 bicks or some of the boys use a garden glove to protect their delicate hands.....

[bar raider]

ok going from the 6th to 9th.


i upgraded line class got some heavy leader and now taking my heavy combo as well. will be stopping in at gin gin for a selection of lures and advise.

all set.

one more Q, are there battery charging facilities or do i have to get a powered camping site?

[nipsta]

mate good luck onceyou catch ya first you will catch a very contages illness called IBD only cured by tempary chat on this forum and return trips to the dams
hope ya strike it lucky first trip awsome dam you can get lost that is for sure

[BR65]

1. Cold water (I find under 26degrees water temp or so everything goes sluggish). Full moon helps in barra fishing.


Hope everything is going to plan and that you will get some big barra,
Bandit.

Bring on winter, less crowds, better sleep in, not so stinking hot during the day, cant wait!

[Pete62]

No charging facilities that I know of, unless u have a generator u will need a powered site.

BTW don't listen to Brian, he is a freak, can catch fish in a coffee cup.

Good luck, look forward to your report.

Cheer's Pete.

[Whitto]

ok going from the 6th to 9th.


i upgraded line class got some heavy leader and now taking my heavy combo as well. will be stopping in at gin gin for a selection of lures and advise.

all set.

one more Q, are there battery charging facilities or do i have to get a powered camping site?

There are battery charging options at Mondy.......Speak either to Kel or Rob at the Kiosk and they will accommodate you......or pay for a powered site....or If there is an Ausfish member up there on a powered site......no worries.....Whitto