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Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:16

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We're shooting through for a week at the end of September. We'll be spending 4 or 5 nights at The Boomanoomana State Forrest near Mulwala.

Whilst I have modest saltwater skills I really am a rank amateur when it comes to fresh water.

Any tips on what breeds to chase and specialist techniques would be very welcome.

Jim.



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AnswerID: 323791   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:21

Member - Jeff O (VIC) replied:

Jim
See if you can contact Scrubcat,he has been fishing the Murray for over 40 years .I will call him about your request.
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FollowupID: 590855   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:43

Best Off Road posted:

Thanks Jeff,

I met the Scrubber at Bendigo last year. Hell of a nice bloke.

Jim.

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AnswerID: 323797   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 15:15

Leroy replied:

I don't think you will be doing much fishing

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/angling/Introduction/MurrayRiver.htm

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AnswerID: 323802   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:45

HowdyDoody replied:

Cheese.
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AnswerID: 323803   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:54

Member - John T (NSW) replied:

Evening Jim

Just be aware that if you are fishing the Murray River you will require a NSW fishing licence (unless exempt). And also be aware that the closed season for Murray Cod commenced on 1 Sept until 1 Dec.

Have a look at this http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/freshwater-fishing

Have a great break

Cheers



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AnswerID: 323804   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:55

Pajman Pete (SA) (now PajLess) replied:

Expanding bait??

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FollowupID: 590867   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:06

Member - Doug T (NT) posted:

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O.B.laden will supply lots of that , even an aid to do the job ,

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AnswerID: 323809   Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:55

Louie the fly (SA) replied:

Sorry to tell you this Jim, but you need water to catch fish. LOL

As a long time 'user' of the Murray I can remember when the fish was good enough to eat; Catfish, Callop & Redfin, not to mention the yabbies as long as beer bottles. How things have changed. Iin SA Catfish is now protected , Redfin is a noxious pest fish, and the yabbies are as scarce as hens teeth. The Callop stocks seem good but the fish tastes like shyte due to the muddied water.

We used to use grasshoppers or grubs tied to a hook for Cod, and shrimps for Catfish & Callop. I caught my 1st European Carp at Avoca Dell when I was about 6, using string, a safety pin & a bit of fritz.

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