Tyenna River
It has perhaps the highest fish population in Tasmania with an estimate of 150 fish per 100 meter stretch of river with around 40% of that number being above legal size.
Stephen Chatterton
Little Pine Lagoon
Little Pine lagoon is a shallow weedy fishery with self sustaining population of brown trout that has been reserved for fly fishing only.
Derwent River – upper
As you can see from the photo above this can be a big fast flowing river … it has plenty of challenges but they are matched by plenty of fish.
Arthurs Lake
Perhaps the most iconic lake in Tasmania and for many the most iconic lake in Australia. From a fly fishers aspect Arthurs Lake is one of those “must visit” fisheries and to many of us is always on the itinerary when we visit Tasmania.
Tantangara Reservoir
Tantangara is one of my favourite lakes not only because its fishes well most of the time but also because it is harder than most of the lakes in the scheme to access and consequently it doesn’t get as much fishing or boat pressure as some of the other lakes.
Gladstone – Coastal reefs, rocks and other structure
[map state=”QLD”] Mast head and other off shore reefs Rundle Island (top of Curtis Island) Facing island reefs including Perl Rocks and Sable Chief Jenny Lind and Seal rocks Channel markers Gear options: 1) General fishing: 15/50 with 30lb braid, 50 flouro and a #4 fastatch clip. This can fish for “big fish” (particularly, barra … Read more
Samaki hardlicious vibe 110
Maneuvered up or down or held on the hang in front of barra I can see when I have my Garmin’s set in “Perspective” mode I can see not only the lure but also moving fish. As long as the barra hangs around I am happy to hold the lure in its vicinity imparting just the smallest of movements with the rod tip. When a barra does decide to feel the offing in its mouth all hell breaks loose … wow.
NSW – fishing season reminders
Bass Zero bag limit for bass and estuary perch starts 1 May and ends 31 August. Catch and release is allowed. The zero bag limit does not apply to fish in stocked freshwater impoundments, including Glenbawn Dam and Glennies Creek Dam in the Hunter Valley, Brogo Dam near Bega and Clarrie Hall and Toonumbar Dams … Read more
NSW – Changes to rigged rods regulations
It’s about time … “Anglers in NSW can now carry additional fishing rods and lines rigged with artificial flies or lures when fishing in non-tidal waters.”
Belista Juggenaut
I over-paint my Juggernaut’s in two popular barra colours. The first is gold with black bars and the second is black with chartreuse bars. In each case the area where the light shines has two coats of undercoat so the the light is subdued but still faintly obvious to barra.