Dalucius Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 We have just returned from our annual trip to Jindabyne with five other people. The weather was perfect until Saturday when the wind started. The lake is down a fair bit I have photos below of various spots We had a very productive trip. The catch was varied with rainbows, browns and a couple of salmon. Our first day Thursday they walked the Thredbo River from the road bridge to the lake. Spotted a lot of big fish but there was no enticing them onto their lures or flys. There were large schools of fish in the bay at the Thredbo River end which is where Geoff caught his big brown trout. Most of the other trout in the photos were caught at the Snowy end. We launched our 4.8 boat at Creel Bay without a problem. Once the trailer hit the water we turned hard towards the drivers side to a nice drop off careful not to go too far and drop the trailer over the edge. Anyone heading down there be very careful of rocks and trees just below the water, even out in the middle of the bays. Mudeyes seem to be the flavour of the day with some people trolling them behind attractors or on a bubble float, Smiling Jacks and perch pattern lures also worked well. We did see some fish rise while feeding on the surface. Fish were either on the bottom or at the half way mark. If you pick a school up on the sounder work it hard and I’m sure you will get one eventually. All the fish we caught were legal size and we released all the salmon and most of the trout. We kept the three browns and one rainbow caught on Friday and the collection in the picture on the Saturday. Most importantly, have fun. Boat Ramp behind Snowlind Caravan Park; Marina behind caravan park; Daniel's Brown Trout View of East Jindabyne from our accommodation; Geoff's Brown Trout; Geoff's Rainbow Trout Wayne's Rainbow Trout; Snow clouds building up on Saturday evening; Bec's Brown Trout Some of our Saturday combined catch which we kept for dinner; Looking towards the Snowy Arm (pumping station). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Well done on a great catch , I thought Jindabyne had slowed down a bit but going by your catch all seems well my Dad's caught some big trout there I'll have to give it a go one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Great Result, Lyn & Geoff! Shame you didn't connect yourself .... next time! Looks pretty cold down there now!! Lots of snow falling - the resorts will be smiling! Cheers Roberta PS Which smiling jacks were they (colour/size)?? I have just discovered them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 We used smiling Jacks that are gold on the sides, black on top and orange underneath. Sorry I don't know the number or colour name. I'm glad we're not still down there. It's snowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Great stuff mate!! WHat did you get the fish on? Just hope its still going off when i go down in around 3-4 weeks. DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Awesome fishing. We used to fish Eucumbene each Winter.. haven't been for a few years now. I think we are going this year though. Have the water levels helped the fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DV8 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 We used smiling Jacks that are gold on the sides, black on top and orange underneath. Sorry I don't know the number or colour name. I'm glad we're not still down there. It's snowing. The snow is the best time to be there. Fishing in the snow is the experience of a lifetime. There is no such thing as cold - just bad equipment. Congratulations on a good time. did you find cheap accomodation? Davo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Hunter Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm heading to Jindy on Monday thanks for the report...I might pack my thermals I feel We'll be trolling and abit of fly in the river and lake and looking forward to it. Well done on your catch. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Ross - we talked to the guy in the tackle shop near Snowline caravan park. He gave us the best info on what to use. Weighted mudeye fly, perch pattern lures, attractors etc. even the good old smiling jacks. Good luck. Our accommodation - we rent a house which is where I took the photo of East Jindabyne from. It is a dual Occ. very comfortable and clean perfect with all mod. cons. and sleeps about7/8. I will pm you the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DV8 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Ross - we talked to the guy in the tackle shop near Snowline caravan park. He gave us the best info on what to use. Weighted mudeye fly, perch pattern lures, attractors etc. even the good old smiling jacks. Good luck. Our accommodation - we rent a house which is where I took the photo of East Jindabyne from. It is a dual Occ. very comfortable and clean perfect with all mod. cons. and sleeps about7/8. I will pm you the details. Pleas do PM deatils I go to Jindabyne twice a year on my own and stay in the backpackers accomodation at Snowline for $17 a night and have the place all to myself. However, next time I am taking my family and am looknig for somewhere affordabble. davo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Hunter Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Ross - we talked to the guy in the tackle shop near Snowline caravan park. He gave us the best info on what to use. Weighted mudeye fly, perch pattern lures, attractors etc. even the good old smiling jacks. Good luck. Our accommodation - we rent a house which is where I took the photo of East Jindabyne from. It is a dual Occ. very comfortable and clean perfect with all mod. cons. and sleeps about7/8. I will pm you the details. dalucius The guys name is Steve Williamson he is a very knowledgable fisherman. I actually built his Broadbill boat and have known him for many years I will be having a fish with him this trip, something I do learn a lot from each time. I cannot open your private email but you are more than welcome to email direct to gamefishing@big pond .com You may like to read an account of my "trout fishing sojourns' and my fishing companion at Jindy. Go to Game Fishing Charters and Go into "Fishing Stories and Hints" Once in there keep scrolliong down and then click continue,....Read "A Pair of Salties in the Sweetwater" you may get a laugh. I will put up a report on our Jindy trip upon our return. Edited May 23, 2007 by rzep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Ross I have sent that info to your email address. Read you story ... nice just like being there again. Except while the 'boys' walk the river on our first morning, I'm still tucked up in bed nice and warm. I can't handle those goat tracks anymore with my knees and ankles. I wait till we go out in the boat all nice and comfy. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your catch. Good Luck and Davo I pm the info to you hope you got it ok. Edited May 24, 2007 by Dalucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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