Lure Fishing on SEQ Dams

[Jason Taylor]

Hey Guys,

Over Easter the family is off to Stanthorpe for holidays near Stormking Dam.

I'm just learning the ropes with kayak trolling and I even have less of an idea with freshwater fishing.......................

Does anyone have any suggests on a good lure for freshwater fishing on dams (more specifically troll fishing)?

Any help would be really appreciated.

Cheers and regards,

Jay

[Feral]

For stormking, some No2 and no3 stump jumpers. Its stocked with cod and I think Yella's.
Stump jumpers are a good cheap lure specifically made for freshwater fish. Buy a starter set at Big W about $20 for 3. mixed size ones.

Otherwise predatek boomerangs in 65 or 80mm and RMG Poltergeists in the 50 and 80mm sizes are good sizes to start with. usually around $15 each

If your super keen and think you'll get a big cod, No1 Stump jumpers.

There are a lot of good Australian made lures out there for cod, but the prices are frightening. (You'll never think a jackall is an expensive lure again) If you become hooked on Cod fishing they are worth it for serious Cod fisho's, but not for a bit of a holiday trip.

[aussiebasser]

Feral's suggestions will work. Paddle slow. Just keep the lures working.

[gunna]

Take some spinner baits too.

[Gigantor]

Jason,

Also grab a couple of the Halco Poltergeist 50's. These get down to 3+ meters. They're not all that expensive either. I like the R26 and H66 colours. Used these recently at Glenlyon Dam (near Stanthorpe) and got some good Yellowbelly. Was trolling very very slowly (1kph) in 4 to 6 meters of water along the bank - slow is the go, as aussiebasser has commented.

Good luck.

Pete

[Jason Taylor]

CHEERS GUYS!

Will take your advice down to the letter and will let you know how i go after easter.

Bloody excited!

Thanks again

Jason