Murray River Fishing
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:16
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Best Off Road
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.
Reply By: Member - Jeff O (VIC) - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:21
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:21
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
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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:43
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 14:43
Thanks Jeff,
I met the Scrubber at
Bendigo last year. Hell of a nice bloke.
Jim.
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Reply By: Leroy - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 15:15
Reply By: HowdyDoody - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:45
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:45
Cheese.
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Reply By: Member - John T (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:54
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:54
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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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) (now PajLess) - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:55
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 16:55
Expanding bait??
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:06
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:06
Pete
O.B.laden will supply lots of that , even an aid to do the job ,
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Reply By: Louie the fly (SA) - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:55
Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 at 17:55
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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