Fishing Report 1/8/2016

LESLIE DAM: Anglers fishing at Leslie Dam in the latter part of the week had reasonable success, landing some quality fish.  There was a lovely Murray Cod landed, measuring around the one metre mark, from the bank on a shrimp.  The Golden Perch were also a little more active, with several reports of legal sized fish being landed on bait.  Saltwater yabbies are proving to be the most successful bait at the moment.  The lure anglers had mixed reports, with some going home empty handed.  Blades and mask vibes seemed to work well when fished on the bottom.

 

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam is till worth a try, with most anglers having some success.  We received several reports of legal sized Golden Perch as well as two reports of Murray Cod being landed, measuring around 70cm.  Anglers are seeing the best results using bait.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River fish a little better than previous weeks, with a few more reports of fish being landed.  We received two reports of legal sized Murray Cod being landed, one measuring 82cm.  This fish was landed in the Pratten area on bait.  We also received reports of Golden Perch being landed in the Murrays Bridge and Cullendore areas.  The Dalrymple Creek around the Allora area is also fishing quite well, with anglers landed some quality Golden Perch on bait.

MOOGERAH DAM: Anglers fish Moogerah over the past week have landed some solid Bass in the main basin, with some anglers landing over 20 fish.  The Bass are holding in approximately 25 to 30 feet of water.  Soft plastics and tail spinners are working well.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

STRADIC Ci4 FB PINNING REELS

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