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.
Jeff.O

Leroy replied:

I don't think you will be doing much fishing

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

Leroy

HowdyDoody replied:

Cheese.

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

Pajman Pete (SA) (now PajLess) replied:

Expanding bait??

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.