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At last some #$#@# rain!!! |
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Monday, 13 May 2013 05:08 |
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The trout gods have finally delivered some rain with around 50mm registered at Thredbo. Some light snow over the coming days will also help the cause. I have a few spots left for the remainder of the season so give me a call. Please remember that only one fish is allowed to be kept now until the season closes and that fish must be at least 50cm in length and mean looking. Regards, David |
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Warmer days leading to a pick up in conditions - finally |
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Monday, 03 December 2012 02:16 |
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Yes it is true that the 2012-13 season thus far has been a tough one when it comes to fishing the streams. Somewhat surprisingly given the massive amounts of rain and wonderful snow season (melt), the rivers have on many occasions appeared eerily dead. Some days you would be hard pressed to spot a fish. Having said that, with the warmer weather of late and dramatic lift to insect activity, spottings have increased big time. Rising fish can now be seen on a regular basis and matching the hatch whilst targeting spotted fish likely ends with a good result. Nonetheless, there is still no doubt in my mind that numbers are low across all the major streams. The lakes have been on fire throughout the winter and spring and the summer looks like being a pearler. Greater numbers of damsels and dragonflies can be seen so some mudeye action is in offing. Bring it on! Best, Dave |
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Little man nails a few thumpers |
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Monday, 28 May 2012 02:03 |
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I went out for a quick flick yesterday afternoon with my favorite client - my son. The weather was superb and water conditions as good as they come.
Browns taking the usual suspects and as always the better fish tucked in the tightest of places.
The recent snowfall and rainfall has got things firing with some beautiful browns now getting jiggy with it.
If you see fins popping out of the water hold on tight.
There are only two weeks left so enjoy the time.
Remember that only one trout above 50cm is allowed to be kept, but really let's release these pearlers back after a quick snap.
I also want to say a Big Thanks to all the nice people I guided this season.
I hope you enjoyed yourselves. I did.
David
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Friday, 27 January 2012 21:05 |
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It has been a great season thus far. Cooler temperatures and the odd sprinkling of rain, apart from recent weeks, have made for ideal water conditions. Wading is now a breeze and those hard to get to points are just a short flick away.
Hatches are still becoming more common and varied through the course of the day and terrestrial action is firing up big time. Hopper and mudeye fishing is on the cards whereas last year it was a very short and interrupted time. The streams around Jindabyne are all providing good fun and the browns are the better fish to be caught.
Vary the flies you are using very often and through the course of the day. I still prefer big things – they have an uncanny knack of dragging some nice fish up. The remote and higher flowing waterways are going nuts!
Many people say that the middle part of the day is a no go zone – I could not disagree more. Think about the fly and corresponding stretch of water you are fishing – then give it a go. Also you will start to go through sections of streams where there appears to be no trout whatsoever. I put that down to cormorants. Look for their milky plastered shit on rocks. There have been big numbers of these rascals but the fish that are escaping these menaces are typically the bigger and better trout. I guess this has been going on for years. So if a rough patch surfaces just keep soldiering on and enjoy the day – it could be worse.
My favourite flies remain Mozzies Kozzies, Dobos, Stockdales and Hoppers. The way the weather is unfolding should make Autumn a bloody pearler!
Best
David |
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Saturday, 22 October 2011 11:19 |
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The 2011/12 season is now in full swing and it has been a cracker of a start. The opening weekend saw plenty of spawners being caught with the majority of the rainbows, particularly the males, looking very straggly indeed. I guess that is what happens when the ladies have been treating you harshly and leading you on for months.
The first week was challenging from a wading point of view due to the big dump of rain and accompanying snowmelt. However since then the weather has been perfect, with little rain to speak of. Water levels have been dropping and more insect life is becoming evident. There has been good fishing on mayfly and stonefly nymphs and the dry over the last week is dragging fish up. Some late afternoons have seen some great ant action and rises have been plentiful.I have been fishing around 50/50 dry/nymph, however I can see this gravitating towards the dry as some real pearlers are actively feeding on top. The quality of fish taken on these patterns has been magic. Duns are becoming visible and should increase in numbers with a further modest drop to the water level. I have again been using my infamous MK dun, which is doing wonders in the head of the runs. Cormorants have already started nibbling away at our beloved trout! Be good and hope to see you soon on the water. Watch out for those snakes. David
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