FISHING REPORT 22/12/2015

LESLIE DAM: Golden Perch at Leslie Dam are active at the moment, with anglers having success over the past week.  There were plenty of Golden Perch landed in lures in the main basin over the weekend.  Trolling hard body lures seems to be a method that is working very well at present.  The fish are sitting in approximately 20 to 25 feet of water.  We also received reports of several smaller Murray Cod being landed, with the largest measuring 65cm in length.  Live and frozen shrimps as well as saltwater yabbies are also accounting for some nice Golden and Silver Perch.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam has seen some improvement, with a few anglers reporting of some legal sized fish being landed.  One local angler landed a lovely Murray Cod from his kayak on a spinnerbait.  This fish was estimated to be close to the metre mark in length.  We also received reports of some nice Golden Perch being landed on TN70 Jackalls.  These fish are hard in the weed so it is important to place your cast in the correct spot.  There were also some nice Golden and Silver Perch, as well as the odd Catfish, landed on bait, with saltwater yabbies working the best.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: The Bass at Maroon have been a little tight lipped over the past week or so.  Anglers are sounding plenty of fish in the deeper water but are struggling to get them to bite.  Plastics seem to be the best option on the deeper fish.  Spinnerbaits casted hard into the weed edges are also accounting for the odd fish.  There have also been a few fish landed in the mouth of the creek and along the timber on shrimps.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is starting to improve, with a few more fish being landed on the eastern side of Warwick.  We received reports of some nice Golden Perch being landed just below the weir at Queens Park on bait.  The river is still a little dirty around the Pratten area, so things remain a bit quiet.  Shrimps and crays have been working the best in the Clifton area, with one local angler landing 4 Golden Perch on Sunday afternoon.  One lucky angler landed a lovely Murray Cod, measuring approximately 75cm, in the Killarney area in a red and black TT Spinnerbait.

 

 

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Fishing Report - 16/12/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Leslie Dam continues to fish well, with several reports of Golden Perch being landed on bait in the latter part of the weekend.  One angler reported on landing his bag limit on Saturday afternoon on shrimps.  There were also quite a few Golden Perch landed on lures, with most of these fish being landed in 20 to 30 foot of water.  Blades and Jackall TN60 are working well on the fish in the deeper water.  Anglers fishing in the main basin are still seeing the best results.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Coolmunda remains fairly consistent, with one local Inglewood angler landing some nice fish while trolling Little Rippers along the creek bed.  We received reports of some nice Golden Perch and Silver Perch being landed in the deeper water.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: Moogerah remains a little quiet, with only a few reports coming in.  One angler managed to land nice Bass on Friday morning on plastics.  Anglers trolling tight through the timber are also landing a few nice fish in the deeper water (approximately 5 to 7 metres.  A local angler reported on landing a few nice Bass in the gorge while using spinnerbaits.  He was casting the spinnerbaits hard on the rock edge and letting them sink.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has been a little slower than previous weeks, with not too many reports coming in from anglers.  There were a few Golden Perch landed at Murray Bridge on a mixture of lures and bait.  We also received reports of a few smaller Golden Perch being landed near the Lyndhurst Lane Bridge.  Water clarity remains an issue, particularly around the Pratten area.  However, one local angler managed 3 Golden Perch on Sunday afternoon from his Kayak on a purple Southern Cross hard body.  There was a massive 60cm Golden Perch landed in the Ballandean area on a Jackall TN60.

 

 

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FISHING REPORT - 8/12/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam fished well over the weekend, with good numbers of Golden Perch being landed on both lures and bait.  Soft and Hard Body lures worked well for the lure anglers.  We received reports from several anglers who had their bag limit in a reasonably short time on the water.  One local angler landed two smaller Murray Cod as well as six legal sized Golden Perch on Saturday afternoon on an Atomic Semi Hardz.  There were plenty of Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Catties landed in the main basin on a variety of bait.  Shrimps and saltwater yabbies accounted for most of these fish.  The Silver Perch and Catties that were caught were quality fish.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Coolmunda is fishing reasonably well, with some anglers landing some nice fish over the past week or so.  Blades are working well on Golden Perch in the deeper water.  There have also been a few Murray Cod landed in the more shallow water (approximately 6 feet) while trolling spinnerbaits.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: There have been some nice Bass landed in Moogerah earlier in the week, with anglers reporting of fish being caught on a variety of lures.  Numbers weren’t huge but most of the fish were quality fish.  The timbered area seems to be the most successful area, mainly due to the boat traffic on the dam.  One Stanthorpe angler caught and released seven nice Bass on Monday afternoon on an OSP Shad Tail Plastic.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River in the Pratten area is fishing well, with reports of plenty of Golden Perch being landed on bait.  Worms seem to be working the best.  The water clarity has slowed things down for the lure anglers.  One local angler landed a lovely 80cm Murray Cod in Emu Creek on a spinnerbait.  This fish was released after a quick photo.  There was also a few Golden Perch landed in the Mill hole on Saturday afternoon by a local father and his 5 year old son while using shrimps.

DON’T FORGET, MURRAY COD SEASON IS NOW OPEN.

 

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Fishing Report - 1/12/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam remains consistent, with most anglers having success over the past week.  There were several Golden Perch landed on trolled lures in approximately 15 – 25 foot of water.  Brighter coloured lures seems to be the most successful.  We received reports of some smaller Murray Cod being landed, with two of these fish measuring in excess of 60cm.  There were also several fish landed on bait, with some quality Silver Perch and Catties being landed off the bank on worms.

GLENLYON DAM: Glenlyon Dam is fishing well, with some great Murray Cod being landed down there over the past week or so.  There were plenty of fish measuring in between 70cm and 85cm.  The majority of these fish were landed on spinnerbaits.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: There were a few solid Bass landed at Moogerah over the weekend.  These fish were being landed on spinnerbaits by anglers fishing the weed edge in the main basin early in the morning.  There were also a few nice fish landed in and around the timber on both lures and bait.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River saw a few more fish being landed on lures late in the week.  However, the storm on Sunday afternoon has caused a slight rise in the river again and a colour change which will slow things up for the lure anglers.  There were several Golden Perch landed on bait in the town area as well as to the east and west of Warwick.

DON’T FORGET, MURRAY COD SEASON IS NOW OPEN.

 

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Imakatsu Metal Craw Spin

New bladed vibration type.  Metal Craw Spin is excellent for lift & fall technique as well as a slow to medium roll.  The blades will spin freely on the fall making it excellent fishing vertical structure such as steep rock edges, weed edges and standing timber.

The size 3 blades will create vibration and flash to attract a bite. The bottom blade can be removed and a W hook can be fitted without affecting the lures action. If needed a stinger hook can be fitted to the tail when fish are not aggressive and short striking.

It works well straight out of the package but you can bend the wire to make the blades occasionally touch. The sound will imitate a fleeing shrimp.  The Metal Craw Spin will be a hit in Australias freshwater impoundment for bass, yellow belly and cod.

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Fishing Report - 24/11/2015

LESLIE DAM: We received numerous reports of some good fish being landed at Leslie Dam over the weekend.  There were a few more Golden Perch landed on trolled lures.  Anglers had success trolling the main basin, with one angler reporting on 6 legal sized Golden Perch on Sunday afternoon before the storm.  He was using a green and black Predatek Boomerang.  A Clifton angler managed to land a 76cm Murray Cod on a black Mask Vibe while fishing in the deeper water.  There were also several small Murray Cod landed. Shrimps are proving to be the most successful for the bait anglers, with some good numbers being landed over the past week or so.

CONNOLLY DAM: There hasn’t been much change at Connolly.  Anglers are still landing a few nice Golden and Silver Perch on bait.  There have also been some Catfish landed over the past week. 

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: Moogerah Dam has seen some quality Bass being landed in the timber on lures, with a few more reports received than previous weeks.  TN60 Jackalls, Piranhas and Blades are all working well.  Anglers also reported on some nice Bass being landed in the gorge on shrimps.  Anglers at Maroon have landed a few Bass in the main basin on soft plastics.  There were also a few Bass landed on the weed edges on spinnerbaits.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River remains dirty with anglers still landing some reasonable Golden Perch on bait in and around the town area.  We received reports of some Golden Perch being landed around the Pratten area.  Anglers in the Killarney area are also landing some nice Golden Perch.  Sandy Creek is definitely worth a try, with one local angler landed some lovely Golden Perch being landed on Friday afternoon on small green hard body lures.

 

MEETING NOTICE

THURSDAY, 26 November 2015 at the Warwick Golf Club starting at 4:00pm.  There were will a follow up meeting to discuss and refresh everyone’s memories on the importance of preventing new pest fish becoming established in the Condamine River system.  The meeting will look at the risks pest fish post to the Condamine Catchment and the increasing threat tilapia pose to the Murray-Darling Basin.  It will also discuss how to restore native fish populations and how healthy native fish populations will help prevent pest fish becoming established.

Fishing Report - 17/11/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam remains consistent with reports of several legal sized fish being landed over the weekend.  There has been a few nice Murray Cod landed, with the largest measuring 91cm.  These fish were landed on a variety of lures and bait.  The Golden and Silver Perch have been quite active, with angers landing some quality fish from the bank on worms, blades, mask vibes and Atomic Semi Hardz.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly remains fairly good, with some anglers experiencing results on bait with worms working the best off the bank.  There has been some quality Silver Perch and Catfish landed over the past few weeks. 

MOOGERAH DAM: Anglers are finding things a little tough at Moogerah at present.  There has been a few nice Bass landed in the timbered area on spinnerbaits.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has seen a good fresh, which has slowed things down for the lure anglers.  The anglers using bait are seeing the best results, with reports of some nice fish being landed in various spots.  We received a few reports of fish being landed on lures.  There has been several Golden Perch landed to the east of Warwick.  We have received numerous reports of some nice Murray Cod being caught and released.  Only a few more weeks left for the Murray Cod Closed Season.  Anglers fishing in the town area have been landing Golden Perch in various spots, with the Mill Hole being an area that has been fishing well.  We also received reports of fish being landed downstream of the Scots Weir and below the Bacon Factory.

 

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Cazna FA Spin Reels

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Fishing Report - 10/11/2015

LESLIE DAM: There were some nice fish landed at Leslie Dam over the past week.  There were plenty of legal sized Golden Perch landed on shrimps and saltwater yabbies in the main basin.  One local angler managed to land 7 quality Golden Perch on TN50 Jackalls.  There were also reports of a few smaller Murray Cod landed.  We received reports of a few nice Silver Perch and Catfish being landed on worms.

CONNOLLY DAM: We received a few reports from Connolly of anglers landing a few fish, mainly from the eastern bank on bait.  There were some great Silver Perch landed on worms.  We also received reports of a few Golden Perch being landed, but the Silvers out numbered them over the weekend. 

STORM KING DAM: Storm King Dam remains consistent, with some nice fish being landed from the bank on bait.  There were also a few nice fish landed off the edges on spinnerbaits.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River experienced a good fresh during the past week, which made it a little tough for the lure anglers around Warwick.  However, there were some great fish landed on bait.  There was some quality Golden Perch landed on saltwater yabbies to the east of Warwick.  One lucky angler managed a lovely 89cm Murray Cod on a saltwater yabby.  This fish was released after a quick photo.  Anglers also had success upstream of Scots Weir and around the Wallace Street Bridge.  Anglers landed a few nice fish around the Pratten area on lures before the fresh made it there.

PRODUCT REVIEW

GLoomis E6X Rods

E6X is the next generation of handcrafted rods specifically designed for Australian fishing. There are 6 models ranging from two Baitcast options perfectly suited to Barramundi and Murray Cod. As well as 4 Spin options ranging from light freshwater and estuary to a coastal/inshore to cover all but the ultimate blue water side of the spectrum. All rods have G-Loomis new E6X material and are fitted with Fuji Guides, Fuji Reel Seats and High-density Cork.

Fishing Report - 3/11/2015

LESLIE DAM: There were a few legal sized Murray Cod landed over the weekend, with reports coming in from several anglers.  These fish were landed on both bait and lures.  We received reports of some quality Golden Perch being landed also.  The bait anglers are having good results on live and frozen shrimps.  Anglers trolling hard body lures had more success than previous weeks, with one local family landing 10 Golden Perch and 1 legal Murray Cod on Sunday afternoon.  There were plenty legal sized Catfish landed from the bank on worms.

STORM KING DAM: Storm King Dam is fishing well, with reports of some big Golden Perch being landed on hard body lures.  Anglers using worms also experienced some success, landing some nice Golden Perch and Catfish from the bank.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to fish well, with several anglers reporting on legal sized Golden Perch being landed during the week.  We received numerous reports of Golden Perch being landed in the town area again this week, on both lures and bait.  Anglers fishing between Murray Bridge and Killarney had good results on spinnerbaits.  We also received reports from one angler trolling downstream of the Scots Weir.  He managed to land 2 Golden Perch and a small Murray Cod on a purple Southern Cross lure.

 

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TT Lures FroggerZ Snr Spinnerbait

FroggerZ Snr Spinnerbaits are built tough for taking on Murray cod and will also find themselves in the mouths of other large fresh and saltwater predators. They feature a realistic frog profile, along with a 10X Tough ZMan 4” Hard LegZ trailer and double Colorado blades for plenty of flash, vibration and a frog leg thump in the water. Other features of these quality spinnerbaits include 3D eyes, quality silicone skirt, 24K gold and nickel blades, heavy duty hook, included stinger hook and of course that crazy leg action of a 10X Tough 4” ZMan Hard Leg FrogZ trailer in a colour to compliment the overall lure. Throughout the R&D process the FroggerZ Snr produced on the cod when other lures wouldn’t raise a scale. Available in 3/4oz and 9 colours. Cod on!

FISHING REPORT - 27/10/2015

LESLIE DAM: Murray Cod at Leslie Dam have been more active over the past week, with anglers landing some smaller fish measuring between 55cm – 65cm.  One local angler caught and released a lovely 85cm Cod on Sunday on a spinnerbait.  There were also good numbers of Golden Perch landed during the week, mainly on bait.  Shrimps seemed to be the most successful.  Anglers saw good results in the main basin, just north of the ski club.  The deeper water, opposite the dam wall, also produced some nice fish.  One angler managed 4 legal sized Golden Perch on a Jackall Mask Vibe.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam has seen some improvement, with a few more Golden Perch being landed on bait.  Saltwater yabbies worked well for the anglers using bait.  There were also a few big Silver Perch landed on worms.  One local lady angler landed an absolutely beautiful Murray Cod on a mix of saltwater yabby and worm.  This fish measured in excess of 1 metre and was released after a photo.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River remains much the same, with reports of several Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  We received several reports of anglers landing some nice Golden Perch while fishing in the Pratten area.  One young angler landed 3 Golden Perch on Saturday Morning on Z-Man Soft Plastics.  Anglers also had success to the east of Warwick.  One local angler managed a 52cm Golden Perch as well as 4 smaller ones in the Murrays Bridge area.

 

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FISHING REPORT - 20/10/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam has seen some improvement over the past week, with several anglers landing their bag limit of Golden Perch.  Shrimps were the most successful in the main basin.  Anglers fishing late afternoon had the best results on bait.  We also received reports of fish being landed on trolled lures.  Numbers will start to increase as the water temperature rises.  One local angler landed a 68cm Murray Cod on a Salmo hard body.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers Connolly Dam landed a few fish over the past week.  There were some nice Golden and Silver Perch landed on bait.  There were also a few Catfish landed on worms.

MOOGERAH DAM: Moogerah is certainly worth the drive, with some good numbers of Bass being landed on both lures and bait.  There were some quality fish landed in the timbered area on blades and TN60 Jackalls (Beetle Juce being the most successful colour).  There were also some big Golden Perch landed on shrimps.  We received reports of a few Bass being landed on spinnerbaits by anglers fishing the weed edges.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is fishing well, with numerous reports of legal sized Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  There were plenty of fish landed in and around the town area.  Anglers had success on a variety of lures, with spinnerbaits being the most successful.  There were fish landed in most of the usual spots, with the section of the river below Queens Park being the most popular.  There were plenty of fish landed all the way from Killarney to Pratten.

MURRAY COD CLOSED SEASON

A spawning season closure applies to all Queensland waters contained in the Murray Darling Drainage Division from 1 September to 30 November.  An exception to this closed season applies to Beardmore Dam, Beehive Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Leslie Dam and Storm King Dam.

FISHING REPORT - 13/10/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam anglers commented on things being a little slow again, with only a few fish being landed over the past week.  One local angler caught and released a lovely Murray Cod, measuring 104cm, early on Saturday morning.  This fish was landed on a 1/4oz Blade on 8 pound Toray leader.  What a great effort.  There were a few Golden Perch landed in the main basin in the deeper water on blades and Jackall Genes.  We also received reports of a few fish being landed on trolled hard body lures around the Black Boys.  Shrimps also accounted for a few fish over the weekend, but numbers weren’t huge.  Anglers also had some success just to the north of the Ski Club.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam remains fairly quiet.  We only received a few reports of fish being landed.  Bait has accounted for most of these fish.  The eastern bank has been the most successful.  One local angler landed two legal sized Golden Perch on saltwater yabbies on Sunday afternoon.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is well worth a try, with several quality fish landed over the past week.  Spinnerbaits have been working well on the town area, with reports of legal sized Golden Perch landed in various spots.  Killarney through to Murrays Bridge saw several fish landed, with hard body lures working well.  One family had success on Saturday, landing several legal sized Golden Perch in the Killarney area on Hydro Bugs.  Don’t forget to release your Murray Cod during closed season – 1 September to 30 November.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Cody Haynes for competing in the Bass Nation Grand Final, held at Boondooma Dam last weekend.  Well done Cody.

FISHING REPORT - 6/10/2015

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam have commented on things being a little quiet, particularly early in the weekend, with only a few legal sized fish being landed.  Most of the Golden Perch were landed while trolling hard body lures, in the main basin in approximately 20 foot of water.  There were also a few Golden Perch landed in the deeper water out from the boat ramp on blades and tail spinners.  These fish were hard on the bottom.  Shrimps proved to be the most successful bait, but numbers weren’t huge.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam saw a few nice fish landed over the past week.  There were some nice Golden and Silver perch landed, as well as a few Catfish.  The majority of these fish were landed on bait, with saltwater yabbies proving to be the most successful.

MOOGERAH / MAROON DAM: The Bass at Moogerah have been a little tight lipped, with most of the fish being landed in or just off the timber towards the back of the dam.  There has been a lot of boat traffic which made fishing in the timber more pleasurable.  Spinnerbaits, blades and mask vibes all caught fish, with shrimps also accounting for a few fish.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to fish well, with reports of fish being landed in various locations.  One local angler caught and released a 15 pound Murray Cod on a purple and black Jaz Spinnerbait.  There were several quality Golden Perch landed on both lures and bait.   One angler had good success in the Mill Hole early on Saturday morning.  He managed to land 4 legal sized Golden Perch on a small hard body lure.  There were reports of fish being landed at Murrays Bridge, Pratten and in the Killarney area.  We also received several reports of quality fish being landed in the Stanthorpe and Ballandean areas.

 

CLOSED MURRAY COD SEASON

A spawning season closure applies to all Queensland water contained in the Murray Darling Drainage Division from 1 September to 30 November.  An exception to this closed season applies to Beardmore Dam, Beehive Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Leslie Dam and Storm King Dam.

Fishing Report - 29/9/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam remains consistent, with some quality fish being landed over the school holidays.  There were plenty of Golden Perch landed over the 45cm mark, with the deeper water in the main basin proving the best.  Blades continue to be the lure of choice, as anglers are seeing good results in 20 to 30 feet of water.  We received reports of Golden perch being landed on trolled lures.  One local angler landed four Golden Perch on Saturday morning while using a green and gold Southern Cross Jackass.  There were also several Murray Cod landed over the past week, with most being around the 65cm mark.  One lucky angler managed to land a 78cm on a Jaz Aussie 200.  Spinnerbaits also accounted for a few smaller Murray Cod.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam remains fairly quiet, with not too many fish being landed.  There was also the odd fish landed on bait from the bank.  Things have been a bit quiet for the lure anglers. 

COOLMUNDA DAM: Murray Cod at Coolmunda Dam are very active at present, with several big fish being landed over the past week.  Spinnerbaits and big hard body lures are working well.  We received reports of plenty of Golden Perch being landed, with one Warwick angler landing seven Golden Perch on Friday morning on Squidgie Fish Soft Plastics.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The local river and creek systems have been the standout, with most anglers experiencing success.  Small profile lures have been working well in the town area, with one angler landing some big Golden Perch below Scots Weir.  There also fish landed in the Mill Hole and at Wheatvale.  Anglers fishing in the Killarney area also caught some nice fish.  Don’t forget that it is closed season for Murray Cod and these fish must be released.

 

LAKE COOLMUNDA FISHING CLASSIC

Don’t forget that this weekend (3^rd and 4^th October), the Lake Coolmunda Fishing Classic is being held.  Heaps of prizes are up for grabs.  For more information, contact Coolmunda Caravan Park on 07 4652 4171 or Tackle World Toowoomba on 07 4632 9770.

FISHING REPORT - 15/9/2015

LESLIE DAM: This week has seen a big improvement at Leslie, with anglers landing over 20 Golden Perch for the weekend.  There were several fish landed on a variety of lures.  Anglers had the best success on blades again as there are plenty of fish in the deeper water (around 30 feet).  Saltwater yabbies were also a good option over the weekend, with plenty of fish being landed on them.

GLENLYON DAM: Glenlyon Dam is also worth a look, with several Murray Cod being landed over the weekend.  Most of these fish were landed on trolled hard body lures, with yellow and black being the most successful colours.  One local angler managed to land a 72cm and a 64 cm.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The local river and creek systems are fishing well, with several legal sized Golden Perch being landed and also a few Murray Cod.  Don’t forget to release these fish as soon as possible as it is closed season.  There were some nice Golden Perch landed in various locations to the east of Warwick, with Canningvale and Killarney areas fishing the best.  Small lipless vibes and spinnerbaits were very successful.  Anglers also experienced success in the Pratten area, with one local angler landing 3 big Golden Perch on Saturday afternoon from his Kayak.  All of these fish were landed on bibbed diving lures.  We also received reports from Kings Creek, with some legal sized Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  One local Clifton angler managed 4 legal sized Golden Perch on saltwater yabbies.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to local anglers Cody Haynes, Sean Haynes, James Buchner and Michael Thompson on participating in the Bass Nation Grand Final at Somerset over the weekend.

FISHING REPORT - 8/9/2015

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie commented on things remaining much the same as previous weeks.  The water temperature is on the incline, which is certainly a positive step forward.  Anglers fishing off the eastern bank caught some nice Silver Perch and Catfish on worms.  Saltwater yabbies worked well in the main basin.  There were a few Golden Perch landed in the main basin while trolling hard body lures.  Kezza Mudmouse in purple and green proved to be quite successful.  There were also a few fish landed on metal baldes.  We received a report of a 68cm Murray Cod being landed on a frozen shrimp opposite the dam wall.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam remains fairly consistent, with anglers reporting of some nice fish being landed on bait.  Again, the water temperature is on the increase, which will make the fish become more active.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Coolmunda Dam fished reasonably well during the week, with the weekend being a little slower.  A local angler landed 7 legal sized Golden Perch on Sunday afternoon, while casting a TN60 Jackall in the deeper water.  Blades and mask vibes are still landing a few fish.

MOOGERAH DAM: Moogerah has been a little slow, with most of the fish being landed in the timber.  A local angler managed to land 3 legal sized Bass on Saturday morning on soft plastics.  Shrimps are also accounting for a few fish.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River fished well over the weekend, with some good numbers of Golden Perch being landed.  One local angler had success on Saturday afternoon in the Murrays Bridge area, landing 6 Golden Perch on bibless vibes.  Anglers are also picking up some fish just below the Scots Weir and around the Wallace Street Bridge.  The Condamine River around Wheatvale and Pratten has been fishing quite well, with several Golden Perch being caught.  One young local angler landed 10 Golden Perch on a hard body lure in the Pratten area.  Saltwater yabbies have also been working well on Golden Perch and Carp.

FRESHWATER CLOSED SEASON

Murray Cod

A spawning season closure applies to all Queensland waters contained in the Murray Darling Drainage Division from 1 September to 30 November.  An exception to this closed season applies to Beardmore Dam, Beehive Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Leslie Dam and Storm King Dam.

FISHING REPORT - 1/9/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam has started to fire up, with some nice fish being landed over the weekend.  There were several Golden Perch landed as well a few Murray Cod.  One angler caught and released a beautiful 112cm Murray Cod from a kayak near the dam wall on a timber lure.  Blades, plastics, lipless crankbaits and hard body trolled lures worked well.  There were also a few fish landed on shrimps in the deeper water.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam anglers reported on a few more Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  These fish were landed in various spots around the dam.  Worms worked well, with one angler landing two Silver Perch and one Golden Perch off the eastern bank.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Coolmunda Dam is certainly worth a try, with several reports of quality Golden Perch as well as a legal sized Murray Cod being landed towards the narrow part of the dam.  Soft lipless vibes are still working quite well.  Shrimps and saltwater yabbies accounted for a few legal sized Golden Perch on Saturday afternoon in the deeper water in the main basin.

MAROON DAM: Anglers fishing Maroon landed some larger Bass on shrimps in the creek entrance as well as along the southern bank.  We received reports of a few Bass also being landed on surface lures.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: Anglers reported on the Condamine River being a little slower than previous weeks.  Anglers experienced some success in the Killarney area on spinnerbaits as well as larger hard body lures.  In the town area, anglers managed to land a few fish near the Wallace Street Bridge and below the Mill Hole.

 

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Stradic FK Spinning Reel

Every couple of years it seems the Shimano technical people grab hold of the Stradic spin reel lineup and make a great reel even better. Well the 2016 reels continue that tradition — big time. Firstly, a reel of this standing couldn’t be without the new Hagane Body. This metal frame delivers high rigidity, so there’s no flexing when under load and no loss of cranking power either. This is complemented by the Hagane Gear system — not cut gear teeth, but 3D design cold forging for increased resilience and longer durability. The new Stradics have an additional SA-RB bearing and they’re all high 6:1 to 6.2:1 plus gear ratios, so cast lures will really motor on the retrieve. Aero Wrap II, the AR-C spool, One Piece Bail and G-Free Body all demonstrate that these reels are going to be are a repetitive caster’s delight to use, with better balance in the hand. While the new gen’ Stradics can be used just about anywhere, the presence of Coreprotect on the roller clutch, the drag, the body and the line roller, indicate that these reels are going to be perfectly at home in the world’s harshest environment — the salt.

FISHING REPORT - 25/8/2015

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam had reasonable success over the weekend.  The bait anglers managed to land some quality fish on shrimps and saltwater yabbies.  There were some nice Golden Perch landed in the main basin, in approximately 30 feet of water.  There were a few fish landed by anglers trolling hard body lures along the Washpool bank.  Ecogear ZX Blades and Jackall Genes accounted for some nice fish in various spots around the dam.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam remains much the same as previous weeks, with reports of several Golden Perch and Silver Perch being landed over the weekend.  Bait anglers are having more success that the lure anglers at the moment.  This will change as the weather warms up.

COOLMUNDA DAM: There was some quality Golden Perch and Murray Cod landed over the past week.  Unfortunately you just had to be in the right spot at the right time.  Some anglers reported on landing in excess of 30 fish, while other couldn’t even raise a bite.  There was some quality Golden Perch, some measuring up to 55cm in length, on blades and mask vibes.  We also receive reports of Murray Cod being landed up to a metre in length.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The local river systems are improving, with some quality Golden Perch being landed in and around the town area.  Anglers fishing downstream of the Wallace Street Bridge have been landing some nice Golden Perch on bait.  Killarney, Murray Bridge and Pratten areas are also fishing quite well.  We received reports of two legal sized Murray Cod being landed during the week on spinnerbaits.

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Imakatsu Aventa Crawler

Special Crawler Bait for super dead-slow retrieving. The biggest feature of Aventa Crawler is the ability to maintain its action for a long time with a super slow retrieve.  The big profile and slow action imitates a drowning animal perfectly. Aventa Crawler is good at switching on the instinct of big Murray Cod the have strong territorial aggression, and making them attack by intimidation. If you retrieve in same course many times, Aventa Crawler drives big Cod mad will draw a bite from the most stubborn fish!

• Big Wings made by duralumin. The wings catch water easily enabling a good action on a super slow retrieve.

 

• The body design of Aventa Crawler keeps it in a horizontal position with its tail down whilst retrieving. This places the rear hook deeper in the water for positive hook ups.

 

• The improved wing design creates a louder metallic sound and excellent durability.

Specifications:

Length: 115mm

Weight: 36g

Class: Surface

FISHING REPORT - 17/8/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam anglers landed some quality Golden Perch over the weekend.  Numbers were a little down on the previous week.  Locals fishing the deeper water had success on saltwater yabbies in the main basin.  There were also a few big Silver Perch landed at the Washpool on worms.  Anglers trolling the narrower part of the dam, near the Black Boys, landed a few Golden Perch on smaller diving lures.  We also received reports on a 72cm Murray Cod being landed on a Imakatsu IK800 Hard Body while being trolled in the deeper water.

CONNOLLY DAM: There were a few more fish landed at Connolly over the past week, with the bait anglers seeing the best results.  Saltwater yabbies and worms worked very well.  There were several legal sized Golden Perch landed while fishing off the bank to the south of the dam wall in the deeper water.  We also received reports of a legal sized Murray Cod landed on a saltwater yabby.

COOLMUNDA DAM: The Golden Perch at Coolmunda were extremely active over the weekend, with anglers landing plenty quality fish.  These fish were landed on a variety of lures, with mask vibes, blades and soft plastics all working well.  There were also a few smaller Murray Cod landed over the weekend.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River around the Killarney area continues to fish well, with reports of some quality Golden Perch being landed on spinnerbaits.  There have also been a few legal sized Murray Cod landed on Stumpjumers.  Sandy Creek, to the west of Warwick, was a little slower this week with only a few fish reported.

 

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Omen Concept A Baitcast Reels

Sleek and Stylish is what you expect from 13 Fishing, but the all new Concept A series reels are more than just a pretty package....they are loaded with the features knowledgeable anglers want. The A model sports a rugged lightweight aluminum chassis with a design that sits remarkably low on your rod. The streamlined design was built so you could easily wrap your hand around it to maximize comfort and control. 7 total ball bearings include 3 anti-corrosion and a Dead Stop Anti-Reverse bearing. Our proprietary Arrowhead line guide, 22lb Bulldog drag system, and 6-way centrifugal braking system round out the highlights on this 190g reel.

Specifications:

Weight: 190g
Max Drag: 10kg
Bearing Count: 6+1
Gear Ratio: 6.6:1
Retrieve: Right
Capacity: 150m/PE#1.5 Braid (25lb)

FISHING REPORT - 11/8/2015

LESLIE DAM: There was some quality Golden Perch landed at Leslie Dam over the weekend.  Anglers trolling hard lures had a little more success than previous weeks.  These fish weren’t quite as deep as they have been.  Anglers trolling the eastern bank, from the Washpool to the boat ramps, landed some nice fish.  There was only a few Golden Perch landed on live and frozen bait.  We received reports of a fish being landed at Cod Alley, up near the Black Boys and near the Ski Club.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam anglers reported on things remaining much the same as previous weeks.  There were a few legal sized Golden Perch landed, with bait being the most successful.  Numbers weren’t great but the fish landed were quality fish.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Anglers have reported on some quality Golden Perch being landed at Coolmunda Dam over the weekend.  Some anglers had more success than others, with spinnerbaits and TN60 Jackalls proving to be the most successful.  Shrimps and saltwater yabbies accounted for some nice fish in the southern end of the dam.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: There was some good quality Bass landed in the main basin over the weekend.  There were a few fish landed on shrimps in the timber, with some quality fish landed on OSP Soft Plastics and Jackall Genes.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to fish quite well, with reports of several legal sized Murray Cod landed.  These fish measured in excess of 70cm, with the majority of them falling to spinnerbaits.  The most successful spots were Killarney, Murrays Bridge, Canningvale, Pratten and several spots in the town area.

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 Hot Bite Tail Spinners – JETS

Bass fishermen will have noted the rebirth of the tail-spinner over the past 6 months. These lures were used with great success on the early bass tournament scene but over the years their popularity dwindled. The introduction of fancy looking Japanese models along with their effectiveness has excited anglers enough to start filling their tackle trays with them again. They are working so well it is as if the fish have never seen them before.

The lure is the perfect size to get the bass excited and has great hook exposure to give better hook ups when the fish nail it. They come with blades selected to give the best frequency of vibration and work at speeds slower than soft plastics. All are made locally using components purchased from Australian businesses and they have quality trebles.

FISHING REPORT - 4/8/2015

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam anglers reported on plenty of Golden Perch being landed over the weekend, mainly due to the beautiful weather conditions.  Anglers using saltwater yabbies and frozen shrimp had success up near the Black Boys and over near the Ski Club.  There were a few fish landed in the deeper water in the main basin.  Blades, mask vibes and deeper trolled hard body lures worked very well for the lure anglers.

MOOGERAH DAM / MAROON DAM: There was several quality Bass landed at Moogerah over the past week.  Anglers landed a few fish in the timber on shrimps.  The lure anglers had the best results in the main basin while fishing the schooled fish.  Soft plastics are working the best at the moment as most fish are suspended.  Ice-jigs, blades and tail spinners are also hooking the fish close to the bottom.  Bass at Maroon have also been quite active.  There was several quality Bass landed on bait, with shrimps being the most successful.  One local angler also managed a few nice fish while casting OSP Dunks into the weed edges.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is definitely worth a try, with several anglers landing some nice fish over the past week.  Spinnerbaits accounted for some nice fish to the east of Warwick.  We received reports of two legal sized Murray Cod being landed over the weekend.  There have been several smaller Murray Cod landed in the Murrays Bridge and Canningvale areas.  Just below the Bacon Factory and the Mill Hole are also spots worth a try, with anglers having success on shrimps over the weekend.  One young local angler and his father bagged two legal sized Golden Perch on Sunday afternoon.

 

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EDGE RODS by Gary Loomis

One morning in 1974, Gary Loomis stood outside Boeing Headquarters, in Seattle, WA, and asked everyone that came through the gate if they knew anything about carbon fiber. He eventually found someone who would sit down and talk.  Tens of thousands of rods later, Gary Loomis was inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame for his contributions to the fishing rod industry. Few people know as much about building fishing rods as Gary.  But Gary will also tell you that he didn't build a single rod himself. Instead, he worked alongside the best guides, dealers and craftsmen the world over.

The Black Widow Series

The Black Widow series is the flagship offering from the Edge Rods arsenal.  With the introduction of new technologies and design a faultless series of rods have been created that offer unsurpassed sensitivity to the angler.  Exclusive to Edge the Black Widow Handles, made from 100% carbon fiber, also deliver increased sensitivity over cork, EVA or carbon fiber wrapped alternatives. 

 

The Black Widow Handles paired with the high performance HM & IM blanks put these rods into a class of their own!!

The First Strike Series

The First Strike series is the newest offering from the Edge Rods line-up.  Each high quality IM Graphite blank is meticulously hand-rolled and finished in the Edge factory, yielding a powerful and durable series of rods any angler would be proud to own.  Also equipped with lightweight proprietary reel seats, comfortable braided carbon-fiber grips deliver increased sensitivity over cork, EVA or even carbon fiber wrapped alternatives.

Never miss a strike with the new Gary Loomis Edge First Strike Casting Rods!!