Fishing Report 3/12/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam found it hard over the weekend, mainly due to the windy weather conditions.  Anglers fishing in the earlier part of the week landed some reasonable fish.  We received reports of some nice Murray Cod being landed, some measuring up to 90cm in length.  These fish were caught on trolled hard body lures in the main basin.  Shrimps, worms and saltwater yabbies all accounted for legal sized Golden Perch.  Anglers continue to land Golden Perch while casting blades and mask vibes in the deeper water.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly is fishing well at the moment, with kayak anglers landing some nice fish early on Saturday morning.  We received several reports of legal sized Golden Perch being landed on a variety of lures.  Anglers also managed to land some smaller Murray Cod while trolling hardy body lures and spinnerbaits.

CONDAMINE RIVER: The Condamine River is definitely worth a try as we received several reports of fish being landed in the town area.  Anglers are having success on both bait and lures, with most fish being landed just on dark.

Fishing Report 20/11/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish reasonably well, with anglers reporting on legal sized Golden Perch being landed along the bank as well as from boats.  Blades continue to work the best in the deeper water.  Anglers trolling hard body lures along the creek line and in the narrow parts of the Dam landed a few legal sized fish.  We have also received reports of some Murray Cod on the move, with several fish being landed during the week.  These fish ranged from 50cm to 80cm in length.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly Dam have reported on some nice Golden Perch on the move over the weekend.  Several anglers landed some quality fish, with kayak anglers landing some lovely Golden and Silver Perch on a variety of lures.  Anglers also reported on a few smaller Murray Cod on the move.  Worms and saltwater yabbies also landed a few nice fish.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has fished quite well over the past week, with anglers reporting of some nice Golden Perch on the move on the western side of town.  Spinnerbaits and smaller hard body lures accounted for the majority of these fish.  The town area is also worth a look, with local anglers landing a few nice fish.

PRODUCT REVIEW

ONE WEEK TO GO.  It is Closed Cod Season in all Queensland waters contained in the a Murray Darling Drainage Division - 1 September to 30 November, with the exception of Leslie Dam, Connolly Don’t forget it’s Closed Cod Season in all Queensland waters contained in the a Murray Darling Drainage Division - 1 September to 30 November, with the exception of Leslie Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Storm King Dam and Beardmore Dam.Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Storm King Dam and Beardmore Dam.

Fishing Report 13/11/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam have reported on things being a little slower than previous weeks.  Blades and mask vibes landed a few quality Golden Perch in the deeper water in the main basin.  Anglers trolling hard body lures picked up a few better Golden Perch.  A Clifton angler landed four legal sized Golden Perch and a 69cm Murray Cod on Saturday morning on a Kezza Mudmouse.  Shrimps and worms accounted for a few Catfish along the bank.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Anglers at Coolmunda are seeing best results while trolling hard body lures in approximately 1.5 to 3 metres of water.  Anglers fishing with bait have also managed a few Golden Perch along the creek.

 

MAROON DAM: Anglers at Maroon reported on landing some healthy Bass over the weekend.  Anglers fishing Paddletail Plastics over the weed beds landed some nice Bass, some measuring in excess of 40cm.  We also received reports of blades and tailspinners accounting for the odd fish in the deeper water.

Fishing Report 7/11/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie has seen plenty of boat traffic over the past week.  Murray Cod continue to be quite active, with several fish being landed measuring between 70cm and 106cm in length.  Most of these fish were landed on lures, with spinnerbaits being the most successful.  Anglers reported on plenty of smaller Golden Perch being landed over the weekend on both lures and bait.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly Dam are landing some solid Silver and Golden Perch along the bank.  Anglers casting lures also landed legal sized Golden Perch on TN60 Jackalls and smaller diving hard body lures.  Anglers reported on the odd smaller Murray Cod on the move.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River remains quite dirty in the town area, which has slowed things up for the lures anglers.  We received reports of Golden Perch being landed downstream of Scots Weir and below the Bacon Factory.  Anglers fishing in and around the Killarney areas landed some nice Golden Perch on lures.  Anglers at Millmerran also reported on some legal sized Golden Perch being landed on both lures and bait.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shimano SLX 150 Baitcast Reel

SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won't break the bank.

20% more compact than the Caenon, but offering the same line capacity, the Shimano SLX Casting Reel leverages proven Shimano technologies to provide dependability and performance in spades.

Fishing Report 31/10/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam are reporting on plenty of fish on the move over the past week.  Murray Cod have been quite active, with several larger fish being landed.  Spinnerbaits continue to be very successful when casting the structure in the main basin.  They have also accounted for some nice fish when being trolled.  There has also been reports of some quality Golden Perch being landed.  Some anglers have reported on landing up to 35 fish in a session.  Anglers are seeing he best results when locating the schooled Golden Perch on their sounders and jigging blades off the bottom.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly Dam reported on a few more Golden Perch being landed than previous weeks.  Anglers using worms accounted for a few legal sized Silver Perch along the bank.  Anglers also reported on a few Murray Cod on the move, with some better fish being landed on lures.  An angler from Gatton caught and released a lovely 82cm Murray Cod on Friday morning on a Jackall Gantarel.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River remains a little quiet at present, particularly for the lures anglers.  This is mainly due to the poor water clarity.  Anglers landed several legal sized Golden Perch in the town area on bait.  Anglers fishing downstream of the Bacon Factory reported on some nice Golden Perch being landed, with some measuring up to 43cm.  These fish were all landed on worms.  We also received several reports of big Carp being removed from the river.

Fishing Report 24/10/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish well, with local anglers picking up some nice fish over the past week.  Anglers have landed some quality Golden Perch, with several anglers filling their bag limits.  Shrimps and worms are working well for the bait anglers from both the boat and various spots along he bank.  Murray Cod have been quite active, with several reports of fish being landed ranging between 60cm and 90cm in length.  The majority of these fish were landed on spinnerbaits, while trolled hard body lures also saw some results.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly experienced mixed results, with some having more success than others.  Bait anglers are landing some legal sized Golden Perch on worms along the edges.  Kayak anglers landed some solid Golden Perch while trolling spinnerbaits and TN70 Jackalls in the deeper water.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River saw a slight fresh in the Warwick town area during the week, which has resulted in a few more fish on the move.  The majority of these fish were landed on bait.  A local female angler landed a lovely 48cm Golden Perch at the Wallace Street bridge on bait.  Regular spots are still worth a try.  Spinnerbaits are having more success than hard body lures in the dirtier water.

PRODUCT REVIEW

It is Closed Cod Season in all Queensland waters contained in the a Murray Darling Drainage Division - 1 September to 30 November, with the exception of Leslie Dam, Connolly Don’t forget it’s Closed Cod Season in all Queensland waters contained in the a Murray Darling Drainage Division - 1 September to 30 November, with the exception of Leslie Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Storm King Dam and Beardmore Dam.Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Storm King Dam and Beardmore Dam.

Fishing Report 16/10/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish well, with anglers landing some nice fish over the past week.  Murray Cod at Leslie are still quite active, with several reports coming in from anglers trying their luck.  A local angler landed a lovely 78cm Murray Cod on a trolled spinnerbait.  We received several reports of other smaller cod on the move.  Anglers chasing Golden Perch also landed some solid fish from both boats and along the bank. Blades continue to be the lures of choice at the moment.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly are landing some reasonable sized Golden Perch in various spots along the bank on a variety of lures and bait.  We received a few reports of some Murray Cod on the move.  Anglers casting swimbaits early morning seem to be having the most success, landing fish around the 70cm mark.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River in the town area is definitely worth a look, with anglers landing some quality Golden Perch upstream of the Mill Hole on Mumblers.  Anglers continue to land Golden Perch in various locations close to the town area.  Anglers from Allora also reported on a few better quality Golden Perch being landed in the Dalrymple on bait and lures.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shimano SLX 150 Baitcast Reel

SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 3 gear ratios to choose from and a long handle, SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won't break the bank.

20% more compact than the Caenon, but offering the same line capacity, the Shimano SLX Casting Reel leverages proven Shimano technologies to provide dependability and performance in spades.

Fishing Report 10/10/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam is fishing well at present, with anglers landing some great fish.  Murray Cod have been very active, with several anglers landing legal sized fish from both the bank and out of boats.  We received reports of three fish measuring in excess of 1 metre being landed over the weekend.  The biggest of these measured 113cm and was landed on a Bassman Spinnerbait.  Anglers continue to land plenty of Golden Perch.  Land based anglers landed some good numbers midweek while casting TN60 Jackalls in various spots.  Anglers also saw an increase on fish being landed on bait and trolled hard body lures.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has seen an improvement, with anglers landing some solid Golden Perch midweek on lures.  Spinnerbaits have been working well on the eastern side of town.  Anglers fishing in town also landed a few better quality Golden Perch on bait.  Anglers fishing in the Pratten, Victoria Hill and Millmerran areas also reported on some good numbers of Golden Perch on the move, with both bait and lures working well.

Fishing Report 18/9/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam have landed some reasonable fish over the past week.  The weekend was a little quieter, mainly due to the windy weather conditions. Anglers reported on some larger Golden Perch, with some measuring up to 48cm in length.  Blades continue to work the best for the lure anglers.  Leslie’s Murray Cod have been quite active, with several fish being landed on trolled spinnerbaits and larger hard body lures.  A Toowoomba angler caught and released a lovely 92cm Murray Cod on Friday morning on a 5/8 Spinnerbait.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly remained fairly consistent on previous weeks.  Anglers fishing along the eastern edge of the dam landed Golden and Silver Perch on worms and saltwater yabbies.  Anglers also reported on some big Catfish on the move.  Kayak anglers reported on things being quiet over the weekend, with only a handful of Golden Perch being landed on smaller hard body lures.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has seen an increase of Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  We received numerous reports from both sides of town of fish being landed on lures, with spinnerbaits being the most successful.  Anglers fishing in the Pratten and Millmerran areas reported on some good numbers of Golden Perch, with reports of a few Murray Cod on the move.  Remember that it is Closed Cod Season so they must be returned to the water as soon as possible.

Fishing Report 10/9/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam have reported on some better numbers over the past week.  We received several reports of legal sized Murray Cod landed.  Anglers trolling spinnerbaits and hard body lures had the most success on Murray Cod.  The larger Golden Perch have been a little quiet.  Anglers have managed to land some smaller ones, from both boats and from the bank.  Anglers trolling hard body lures also landed some nice fish.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers have seen an improvement at Connolly, with reports of a few nice Golden and Silver Perch being landed on bait.  Anglers fishing with lures also had some success, with a legal sized Murray Cod being landed on a Jackall Gigantarel.  Anglers also reported on some Golden Perch being landed on TN60 Jackalls and Spinnerbaits.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: Anglers fishing the Condamine River landed some quality Golden Perch over the weekend, with several reports of solid fish measuring over 45cm.  Spinnerbaits proved to be very successful for the lure anglers fishing on the western side of Warwick.  Anglers fishing to the east had success on worms, with a local angler landing 3 legal sized Golden Perch at Murrays Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

Fishing Report 4/9/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam are landing a few more fish than last week.   Midweek anglers reported on some nice fish being landed, with afternoons proving to be the most successful.  The windy conditions on Saturday saw anglers only landing a few fish from the bank.  We received a few reports of Golden Perch and Catfish landed at the Washpool on frozen shrimps and saltwater yabbies.  Anglers on Sunday had more success, with anglers reporting on some reasonable numbers of legal sized Golden Perch as well as the odd Murray Cod.  Blades continue to be the lures of choice for the lure anglers.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly experienced mixed results, with some having more success than others.  Bait anglers are landing some legal sized Golden Perch on worms and crazy along the edges.  Kayak anglers landed some solid Golden Perch while trolling spinnerbaits and TN70 Jackalls in the deeper water.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to fish well in some spots.  Anglers fishing the eastern side of Warwick reported on some solid Golden Perch being landed on lures.  Spinnerbaits are working well at the moment, with several reports coming from the Cullendore/Murray’s Bridge areas.  The town area also produced a few legal sized Golden Perch on diving hard body lures.  The western side of Warwick was a little slower this week.

PLEASE NOTE

Don’t forget it’s Closed Cod Season in all Queensland waters contained in the a Murray Darling Drainage Division - 1 September to 30 November, with the exception of Leslie Dam, Connolly Dam, Cooby Dam, Coolmunda Dam, Glenlyon Dam, Storm King Dam and Beardmore Dam.

Fishing Report 28/8/18

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam commented on things being fairly quiet over the past week.  We received reports of a few anglers landing Golden Perch in the main basin on bait.  Blades were a little slower than previous weeks.  We received reports of a few more Murray Cod on the move, with a Toowoomba angler landing two legal size fish on trolled spinnerbaits.

MOOGERAH DAM: Anglers at Moogerah are landing some reasonable sized Golden Perch on both lures and bait, with afternoons being a little more successful than mornings.  Anglers targeting Bass are also landing some nice fish.  Numbers aren’t huge but the fish landed have been quality fish.  Spoons, blades and jerkbaits along the edges have all landed some nice fish.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River saw a few better fish landed this week, with some solid Golden Perch being landed in the town area on hard body lures.  Anglers in the Cullendore area also reported on Golden Perch being active over the weekend, with some fish measuring up to 48cm in length.  The majority of the fish were landed on lures.

Fishing Report 22/8/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam are reporting on reasonable numbers of Golden Perch being landed over the past week.  The windy weather conditions last weekend made things difficult for anglers.  Blades and soft vibes continue to work well for the lure anglers, particularly when fished in the deeper water.  Anglers are seeing the best results in the main basin just after lunch.  We received several reports of smaller Murray Cod on the move, some measuring up to 75cm in length.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly commented on things being very quiet, with only a handful of legal sized fish being landed.  Most of these fish were landed from the bank on bait.  Kayak anglers casting along the western bank landed the odd Golden Perch on TN Jackalls.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine Rivers remains quiet on the fishing front.  Anglers fishing in the town area landed only the odd undersized Golden Perch in bait.  We received a few reports of Carp being removed from our waterways over the past week.  This is mainly due to drop in water levels.  The Killarney and western side of Warwick continue to be fairly quiet.

Fishing Report 14/8/2018

LESLIE DAM: Golden Perch at Leslie Dam continue to be very active, with several anglers landing some reasonable numbers over the past week.  The majority of these fish are being landed in approximately 5 to 6 metres of water.  Shrimps, worms, saltwater yabbies and small crays are working well for the bait anglers at the moment, with some nice Golden Perch being landed.  Some of these fish measured up to 50cm in length.  Anglers fishing lures continue to see the best results when being fished on the bottom.  Anglers targeting Murray Cod landed only a few smaller fish over the past week, with the best measuring 67cm and landed on a Obsession Spinnerbait.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly remains quiet mainly due to the windy weather conditions, with most anglers going home without a legal sized fish.  Anglers using bait landed the odd under sized fish along the eastern bank.  Kayak anglers didn’t see too much action either.

 

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to be quiet, with anglers only landing the odd fish in the town area.  Anglers fishing on the western side of town managed to land a few more fish than previous weeks.  Overall things remained very quiet.

PRODUCT REVIEW

OBSESSION SPINNERBAITS

 

Features include:

• Double and triple bladed spinnerbaits come in various sizes; 3.5 oz down to 1/4 oz.
• They come in all Colorado or a combination of Colorado and Willow blades, painted or unpainted.
• Blades come in two types, Willow and Colorado. Willow Blade sizes are 5 and 4. Colorado blade sizes are 6-3.
• Triple blades come in two types, Willow and Colorado, sizes 5, 4 and 3. 
• Jigheads come in nine colours. 
• Hot-Tips and Turbo-Flared skirts come in all your favourite colours.

Fishing Report 7/8/2018

Leslie Dam: Leslie Dam remains consistent on last week and continues to be the best option for local anglers at the moment.  Anglers continue to land reasonable numbers of Golden Perch, with the majority of these fish being landed in the deeper water in the main basin.  The lure anglers are seeing the best results on sinking soft vibes and blades. Anglers fishing along the Washpool bank and around the boat ramps landed a few better fish on worms and saltwater yabbies.

Connolly Dam: Anglers at Connolly Dam landed a few legal sized Golden Perch and Silver Perch mid week along the eastern side of the dam.  Most of these fish were landed on bait. Anglers fishing from their kayaks over the weekend, reported on only a few legal sized Golden Perch being landed on trolled hard body lures.

Rivers and Creeks: Anglers fishing the Condamine River continue to report on things being slow at the moment.  We received a few reports of smaller Golden Perch being landed on the western side of town in the Pratten and Victoria Hill area.  Most anglers fishing in the town area went home empty handed.  Kayak anglers fishing in the Cullendore area landed a few better quality Golden Perch on spinnerbaits, with black and red working the best.

Fishing Report 31/7/2018

Leslie Dam: Leslie Dam is fishing well, with some great fish being landed over the past week.  We received numerous reports of good numbers of Golden Perch being landed in the main basin, with some anglers landing over 30 Golden Perch in a session.  Most Golden Perch are in the deeper water at the moment so sinking soft vibes are working well for the lure anglers. Murray Cod were more active during the week, with several reports of legal sized fish being landed. One local angler landed a magnificent Murray Cod over the weekend. It measured 115cm and was landed on a hard body lure.

Connolly Dam: Connolly Dam us a little slow a the moment. Anglers are landing a few smaller Golden Perch along the bank on worms and saltwater yabbies. There was also a few legal sized Silver Perch landed on bait. Afternoons seem to be fishing better than mornings. We received two reports of smaller Murray Cod being landed on spinnerbaits along the western side of the dam.

Rivers and Creeks: The Condamine River remains quiet. The area between the Mill Hole and Warwick High was the most productive in the town area, with a local angler and his son landing one legal sized Golden Perch and three under sized fish on Sunday afternoon on bait. Anglers fishing in the Murrays Bridge and Cullendore area reported on a few smaller Golden Perch. Killarney anglers fishing upstream of the town, landed the odd legal sized fish on spinnerbaits and crays.

Fishing Report 25/7/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam continue to land some reasonable numbers over the past week.  Anglers commented on a few smaller fish on the move, with blades and mask vibes working the best for the lure anglers.  Most of the fish have been landed from midday onwards when sitting in approximately 5 to 6 metres of water.  Anglers reported on Murray Cod on the move with several reports of fish between 60cm and 70cm landed.

MOOGERAH DAM: Anglers at Moogerah landed some quality fish over the past week, with some solid Bass close to the 50cm mark.  Jackall Squirrels have been working well on the bigger fish.  Bait anglers landed some quality Golden Perch on shrimps.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is fairly quiet at the moment, with not too many reports of legal sized Golden Perch or Murray Cod being landed.  Anglers fishing with bait landed the odd smaller Golden Perch upstream of the O O Madsen Bridge and in the Mill Hole area.  We received reports of only a few smaller Golden Perch being landed in the Killarney and Murray Bridge Area.  Anglers fishing on the western side of town reported on things being fairly quiet also.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Rapala NAJA Bait Cast Reel

NAJA LP features include:

• left or right hand version
• 4+1 bearings
• alloy main
• brass pinion gears
• hi speed 6.3:1 ratio
• smooth drag
• magnetic spool control
• alloy handle with rubber knobs

Fishing Report 16/7/2018

LESLIE DAM: There was some quality fish landed at Leslie over the past week.  We received reports of several Golden Perch landed on both lures and bait.  Blades continue to be the most successful for the lure anglers, with shrimps and saltwater yabbies landing some nice fish for the bait anglers in the main basin.  The majority of the fish are sitting in approximately 6 metres of water.  There were reports of some Murray Cod on the move, with two nice fish being caught and released.  These fish measured 81cm and 102cm, with both being landed on soft vibes.

 

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly landed a few Golden and Silver Perch along the bank, with bait being a little more successful than lures.  Kayak anglers landed a few nice Golden Perch over the weekend while trolling small hardbody lures.

 

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River remains consistent with previous weeks, with only the odd legal sized fish being landed in the town area.  Spinnerbaits accounted for a lovely 70cm Murray Cod upstream of the Mill Hole.  We also received reports of only the odd legal sized Golden Perch being landed.  The Eastern side of town continues to be the most successful area to try.

Fishing Report 10/7/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam continue to have success on Golden Perch, with the majority of these fish being landed mid week on a variety of lures and bait.  The weekend was a little quiet, mainly due to the windy weather conditions.  Shrimps and saltwater yabbies accounted for some good numbers in the main basin.  We received several reports of Golden Perch measuring in excess of 35cm in length.  Blades and soft vibes continued to work the best for the lure anglers.  Anglers trolling hard body lures picked up a few nice fish in the more narrow part of the dam.  Two regular anglers commented on some smaller Murray Cod on the move, with some fish measuring close to the 70cm mark.  There were also a couple of larger fish that pulled the hooks.

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly experienced mixed results during the week.  Worms and saltwater yabbies accounted for a few better Silver Perch along the eastern bank.  Anglers commented on several smaller Golden Perch on the move.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: Anglers fishing the Condamine River reported on a few more fish than previous weeks.  Hard body lures were successful around the Killarney area, landing a few better quality Golden Perch as well as a few smaller Murray Cod.  We also received reports of some Golden Perch being landed in the town area on both lures and bait.  Spinnerbaits were the most successful for the lure anglers.

Fishing Report 3/7/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam has seen an improvement over the past week, both in size and quantity of fish being landed.  We received several reports of anglers filling their bag limits of Golden Perch on both bait and lures. Blades and soft vibes are the lures working the best at the moment, particularly when fished in the main basin.  Anglers are landing the odd fish while trolling hard body lures, but the majority of Golden Perch are tight on the bottom in approximately 5 to 6 metres of water. Anglers landed some nice Golden Perch and smaller Murray Cod along the bank on bait.  We received three reports of legal sized Murray Cod, with the best measuring close to the 80cm mark.

 

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly remains consistent on previous weeks, with only a few legal sized Golden Perch being landed over the weekend.  Anglers commented on some of the gates being locked which restricted their access to some spots of the dam.  Worms and saltwater yabbies worked well for the bait anglers along the eastern bank.  We received reports from a local angler of a lovely 71cm Murray Cod caught and released on a Jackall Pompadour early on Saturday morning.

 

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to be a little hit and miss at present.  Anglers fishing the eastern side of town had a little more success, with anglers in the Cullendore and Murray’s bridge areas landed some solid Golden Perch on spinnerbaits over the weekend.  We received the odd report of Golden Perch being landed in the town area.

Fishing Report 19/6/2018

LESLIE DAM: Things were fairly quiet over the weekend, mainly due to the weather conditions.  We received reports from local anglers of some good numbers of Golden Perch being landed in the deeper water in the main basin.  Blades continue to be the most successful lure, with Atomic Semi Harz also accounting for some nice fish.  Anglers fishing along the bank experienced mixed results, with a few going home empty handed.  Anglers trolling diving hard body lures landed the odd Golden Perch towards the back of the dam.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly was a little slow over the weekend, with only a couple of reports of legal sized Golden Perch being landed.  A Toowoomba angler landed two legal sized Golden Perch on a Whiptail Piglet.  We received a couple of reports of a few Silver Perch and Catfish landed along the bank on worms.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: Anglers fishing the Condamine River upstream of Scots Weir landed a few smaller Golden Perch on bait.  Anglers also reported on several big carp being removed from the river below the Bacon Factory on corn.  We also received reports of the odd Golden Perch and a few Catfsh being landed on worms in the Cullendore/Murrays Bridge area.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

Taylor Made Lures: Rattling Reptile

*The NEW Taylor Made Rattling Reptile has finally been unleashed!! Stock is available NOW!

Rob's NEW Surface Wake Bait has a great swimming action with a rattling clicking sound!

 

The Rattling Reptile is a 200mm (40gm), 4 Piece Surface Wakebait that is setting a new standard in both freshwater cod fishing and saltwater mulloway circles.

Made by Rob Taylor, this lure is light enough to cast on conventional Baitcast or Spin Outfits. Originally created in timber, Rob chose to manufacture the final product using an injection moulding process that adds a rattling clicking sound (as the segments brush against each other) to enhance the Reptile's great swimming action.

Specifications:

Length: 200mm

Weight: 40 grams

Fishing Report 5/6/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie is definitely worth a look as several anglers have reported on some nice Golden Perch on the move, particularly in the earlier part of the week.  Anglers landed some reasonable numbers of smaller fish on bait in the latter part of the previous week and into the weekend.  We received reports of a few larger Golden Perch on the move, with reports of some measuring in excess of 40cm in length.  Shrimps and saltwater yabbies have been the most successful forms of bait.  Darker coloured blades and soft vibes continue to work for the lure anglers, with good number of fish being landed in the deeper water.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is in desperate need of a fresh as the weed in very heavy in places.  Anglers reported on the odd Golden Perch being landed in the town area.  Anglers fishing on the eastern side of town reported on a few Golden Perch being landed on spinnerbaits.  Anglers to the west of Warwick, around the Pratten/Victoria Hill areas and downstream, reported on the odd fish being landed.  A Clifton angler reported on a 72cm Murray Cod landed on Sunday night on a surface lure in the Ellangowan area.

COOLMUNDA DAM: Anglers reported a few nice fish being landed at Coolmunda over the past week.  Most Golden Perch fell to bait in approximately 8 to 12 foot of water.  There were two reports of Murray Cod being landed, with both fish close to the 70cm mark.  These fish were landed on spinnerbaits.

Fishing Report 29/5/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish reasonably well, with reports of some good numbers of Golden Perch being landed during the past week.  Anglers fishing with frozen shrimps landed some solid Golden Perch in the main basin, with late afternoon proving to be the most successful time.  We also received reports of Golden Perch being landed on blades, soft vibes and trolled hard body lures.  We received reports of a few smaller Murray Cod on the move.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly remains consistent, with anglers reporting on small numbers being landed along the bank on bait.  Anglers reports that worms accounted for a few Silver Perch over the past week.  We also received a report of a nice 64cm Murray Cod being landed mid week by a Pittsworth angler.  This fish was landed from the bank on a Southern Cross Top Ass.

 

RIVERS AND CREEKS: Anglers fishing the Condamine River experienced mixed results, with the town area fishing a little better.  There were a few more Golden Perch landed than previous weeks.  Smaller diving hard body lures and spinnerbaits accounted for a few Golden Perch between Scots Weir and the Mill Hole.  Anglers fishing from their kayaks in the Cullendore area also managed to land the odd legal sized Golden Perch, with spinnerbaits proving to be the lure of choice.  The western side of Warwick remains a little slow, with reports of only a few fish being landed around the Pratten area.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Live Target Mouse

The LiveTarget Hollow Body Field Mouse is the perfect treat for Cod stalking in heavy cover, waiting to ambush their quarry. This weedless tool is most effective when skirted across the tops of pads and grass mats; however it also has an incredible side-to-side walk-the-dog action when used in open runs. The intricate life-like details make this rodent so realistic you’ll swear it is alive. The rat is back, the new LiveTarget Hollow Body Field Mouse.

Colours:

Brown (400)

Grey (401)

White (402)

Black (403)

Solid Black (404)

Sizes:

60mm (5/8oz)

70mm (3/4oz)

90mm (1oz)

Buoyancy: Floating

Fishing Report 22/5/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam landed some nice Golden Perch over the past week, with a few more being landed on lures.  Anglers fishing mid morning landed some quality fish on blades.  Dark colours seem to be working the best at present.  Anglers trolling hard body lures in the more narrow part of the dam are picking up a few Golden Perch as well as the odd small Murray Cod.  Anglers fishing along the bank reported on some smaller Golden Perch and a few legal sized Silver Perch being landed.  Catfish numbers are down on previous weeks.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is fishing well in some spots, however the weed in the town area is quite thick in places causing things to be a little slow.  We received reports of some nice Golden Perch being landed on smaller hard body lures in and around Killarney, as well as in the Murray Bridge area.  Anglers fishing in the Wheatvale and Pratten areas also reported on the odd fish being landed.  We had reports of a few more smaller Murray Cod on the move.  This is mainly due to the cooler mornings.

MAROON DAM: Anglers at Maroon Dam are landing some solid Bass with good numbers being landed on lures.  Jackall Squirrells seem to be working the best for the lure anglers fishing the weed edges.

Fishing Report 15/5/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam saw a few more Golden Perch on the move over the weekend than in previous weeks.  Anglers reported on some nice Golden Perch being landed on blades in the main basin in approximately 15-20 foot of water.  There were also some nice fish landed on trolled TN60 Jackalls, with “Brown Dog Gill” being the most successful colour.  Shrimps continue to produce some reasonable fish from both the bank and the boat.  Anglers commented on not as many Catfish being landed as previous week.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River has been a little hit and miss, with some anglers having more luck than others.  We received reports of a few better Cod on the move on the western side of town, with fish landed measuring up to 85cm in length.  Mumblers landed a couple of legal sized Golden Perch in the Scots Weir area.  Anglers fishing in the Cullendore/Murrays Bridge area had success landing some nice Golden Perch on spinnerbaits.

MOOGERAH DAM: Moogerah Dam is definitely worth a look, with local anglers landing some solid fish.  We received reports of some quality Golden Perch on the move over the weekend on both bait and lures.  Blades, mask vibes and tail spinners fished close to the bottom also accounted for some nice Bass in various spots around the dam.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

Predatek Jabberwok

Calling big Murray Cod

Jabberwok has been designed to appeal to big Murray Cod, but field testing has proved that plenty of feisty cod in smaller waters will attack it. It's a surface-paddler with a dynamic, splashing action and a variety of sound effects.

Interchangeable bibs

Want two lures virtually for the price of one? Jabberwok delivers. You get both a black and a clear enduroShok bib in the box with each Jabberwok. The bibs are interchangeable without the use of tools if you choose not to fasten the bib to the Jabberwok with a split-ring. Head over to the Project Jabberwok page (www.predatek.com/jabberwok) for a full explanation.

​Quick off the mark & low stall speed

You'll appreciate Jabberwok's ability to quickly get into it’s Australian Crawl mode when you start winding it in. You'll also appreciate how slow you can retrieve it without it stalling.

Versatile

In addition to the tow-point on Jabberwok's head, there are four other wire eyelets for attaching hardware...or whatever your imagination comes up with.

Bristling with heavy & symmetrical hardware

Out-of-the-box, Jabberwok runs three 2/0 VMC trebles, but you can run it with two...or four if you're a glutton for punishment! It’s not advised.

Because of the smart, horizontal orientation of the wire eyelets, the hooks hang symmetrically.  It's better than the traditional, asymmetrical way that treble hooks hang on the vast majority of hard-bodied lures.

Noisy

Jabberwok makes burbling noises thanks to the lobes at the tips of the paddling blades. It also has internal rattles to complement the jangling of its hardware. Fishing in the dark, your ears will tell you where Jabberwok is and how it's working.

​Swing blade

Out-of-the-box, Jabberwok also comes with a hammer-finished swing blade attached to the belly eyelet. This gives off its own clicking sound as well as adding flash.

Fishing Report 8/5/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam remains consistent on last week, with some solid Golden Perch being landed over the past week and into the weekend.  The windy conditions made it a little difficult at times, particularly for anglers fishing from boats.  We received several reports of fish being landed along the bank between the Washpool and the wall end of the dam, with bait anglers seeing the best results.  Blades, mask vibes and semi hardz were all successful in the deeper water.  Anglers trolling hard body lures also managed to land some nice fish.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam was a little slower than previous weeks, with not many legal sized fish landed.  Anglers reported on the odd Silver and Golden Perch being landed from the bank on bait.  Smaller hard body lures also accounted for a few Golden Perch along the edge.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River hasn’t seen much change over the past week.  Anglers are reporting on a few smaller Murray Cod on the move, particularly on the western side of town.  Anglers fishing in the town area are landing a few smaller Golden Perch on bait.  Spinnerbaits are working the best for the lure anglers.  We also received a few reports of some big Carp being landed on corn.

MOOGERAH DAM: Moogerah was extremely busy of the long weekend.  Anglers saw the best results in the mornings, with reports of Bass being landing on both lures and bait.  The majority of the fish were landed in or close to the timber.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shimano Tranx 300

 

The Shimano Tranx is the next level in saltwater proofed baitcast reels. Featuring the coreprotect concept, meaning the Tranx range has greatly improved water resistance whilst maintaining a “free” feel when winding. Ideally suited to most baitcasting applications like soft-baiting, light-jigging and casting small and medium sized Shimano stick-baits. The Shimano Tranx baitcaster reels are not only ergonomic in the hand, packed with more than enough drag, durable and strongly built but are also setting the bar in water resistance.

Fishing Report 1/5/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish reasonably well, with anglers fishing along the bank having more success than from boats.  We have received several reports from anglers fishing between the Washpool and the boat ramps of some good fish being landed.  Anglers reported on several Golden Perch being landed around the 35cm mark.  Anglers trolling mid week landed a few smaller Murray Cod on yellow and black hard body lures.  ZX40 Blades continue to be the most successful in the deeper water.  There are also still plenty of Catfish on the move.

 

CONNOLLY DAM: Anglers at Connolly Dam landed some solid Golden Perch over the weekend, with bait having a little more success than lures.  Worms and saltwater yabbies accounted for some legal sized Golden Perch along the eastern bank.  There were some nice Golden Perch landed by kayak anglers when trolling spinnerbaits in the deeper water across from the wall.

 

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River was a little slower in the town area this week, with not too many reports.  We received a report from a local angler of a few undersize Golden Perch being landed upstream of the Madson Bridge on bait.  There was also a report of a 56cm Murray Cod caught and released in the Mill Hole on a Whiptail Boar.  Anglers in the Pratten area have reported on only the odd fish being landed.

Fishing Report 24/4/2018

Leslie Dam: Anglers at Leslie Dam continue to land some nice fish from the bank on bait.  The eastern bank proves to be quite successful, with several Catfish and the odd better quality Golden Perch being landed on on shrimps and worms.  Blades and soft vibes have been the most successful for lure anglers.  Hard body lures have also accounted for a few smaller Golden Perch along the Washpool.  Anglers targeting Murray Cod have managed to land some smaller Murray Cod on spinnerbaits.

Moogerah Dam: Moogerah Dam is on the improve, with anglers reporting on some nice Bass over the past couple of weeks.  The timbered areas are worth a look as there were some nice fish landed in this area on spinnerbaits and Jackall TN60s.  Soft plastics also accounted for a few nice Bass in the main basin.  Anglers reported on landing some quality Golden Perch on bait.

Rivers and Creeks: The Condamine River is fishing reasonably well at the moment, with a few reports of some nice fish being landed.  Numbers haven't been huge but the fish caught have been of a quality standard.  One local angler caught and released a lovely 90cm Murray Cod on a surface lure.  Most of the usual sports to the east and west of Warwick are producing a few fish, particularly for lure anglers.  There were also some Carp removed from our local waterways.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

Shimano Tranx 300

The Shimano Tranx is the next level in saltwater proofed baitcast reels. Featuring the coreprotect concept, meaning the Tranx range has greatly improved water resistance whilst maintaining a “free” feel when winding. Ideally suited to most baitcasting applications like soft-baiting, light-jigging and casting small and medium sized Shimano stick-baits. The Shimano Tranx baitcaster reels are not only ergonomic in the hand, packed with more than enough drag, durable and strongly built but are also setting the bar in water resistance.

Fishing Report 17/4/2018

LESLIE DAM: Anglers at Leslie Dam saw the best results in the latter part of the week and into the weekend.  Numbers weren’t huge but there were some quality fish amongst them.  There were reports of some Golden Perch landed, measuring up to 50cm in length.  We also received reports of a few legal sized Cod on the move, with a Millmerran angler landing two nice fish on Sunday on spinnerbaits.  Bait continues to work well when fished from the bank.  Blades and soft vibes continue to be the lures of choice.

CONNOLLY DAM: Connolly Dam is a little quiet at present, with anglers landing the odd legal sized Golden Perch along the bank on bait.  We received a report from a local kayak angler who landed a 67cm Murray Cod over the weekend while trolling a red and black spinnerbait.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River is fishing well in some places along the Condamine River.  The town area is a little quiet, with anglers landing the odd fish below Warwick High and upstream of Scots Weir on hard body lures.  Anglers around Murrays Bridge and Cullendore area continue to land some reasonable fish on lures.  The western side of town is certainly worth a look.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kingfisher V2 Abela

The Kingfisher V2 Abela is a jointed surface lure. It is an Australian made timber lure made for Australian natives. The perfect paddler imitation for XL sized Murray Cod and Barramundi.

Specifications:

Length: 220mm

Weight: 79g
Colours: Purple Rain, Taipan, Passion, Full Moon, Black Magic

Fishing Report 9/4/2018

LESLIE DAM: Leslie Dam continues to fish quite well, from both boat and bank.  Bait anglers continue to see results when fishing from the bank on most forms of bait.  Anglers continue to land plenty of Catfish and smaller Golden Perch along the eastern bank.  Anglers trolling hard body lures are landing a few fish in the back section of the dam, with deeper diving lures working the best.  Blades, mask vibes and Atomic Semi Hardz are landing some nice Golden perch in the deeper water in the main basin.

MOOGERAH DAM: Anglers at Moogerah have been landing some quality Golden Perch and Bass.  Spinnerbaits and TN Jackalls fished in the timber accounted for some solid fish.  Shrimps continue to be the most successful form of bait, with several reports of legal sized Bass and Golden Perch being landed by anglers using this form of bait.

RIVERS AND CREEKS: The Condamine River continues to fish well, with a few fish being landed over the weekend in the town area as well as to the east and west of Warwick.  Anglers fishing in the Victoria Hill and Pratten areas saw some quality fish landed on spinnerbaits and smaller hard body lures.  We also received reports from Murrays Bridge and Cullendore areas of some quality Golden Perch being landed on lures.  Anglers fishing between Warwick High and the Mill Hole reported on several Golden Perch being landed, with smaller Mumblers working the best.

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kingfisher V2 Abela

The Kingfisher V2 Abela is a jointed surface lure. It is an Australian made timber lure made for Australian natives. The perfect paddler imitation for XL sized Murray Cod and Barramundi.

Specifications:

Length: 220mm

Weight: 79g
Colours: Purple Rain, Taipan, Passion, Full Moon, Black Magic