Guest Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I had the pleasure today of having Brad (breambusters) aboard for a bass session up at the Gorge at Penrith. 5 am start and overcast and drizzle with a few heavier showers for good measure and a steady barometer of 1014 with light SE winds. Got through the narrows no problems and its a credit to the waterways people who have now installed lights on the narrow channel We started off with surface lures,Brad with a River 2 sea cicada and me with a sure catch popper in purple and silver. The fish were hitting the lures straight away and even though only small they at least kept us hopeful of bigger fish. As we leccyed into the gloom we changed to betts spins with atomic 2 inch grubs in motor oil and a few better fish started to come along with the little fellas,it still amazes me how a fish the size of our lures can be so aggressive . It was a nice day out on the water and we had the whole river to ourselves as we chatted and ate pink and pineapple donuts whilst gettin rained upon all day. The water clarity is great atm and the fish are definately feeding even if a bit smaller than last yrs good run. Called it a day at around lunchtime as all Brads talk about KFC had my stomach rummbling like thunder Thanks for the company Brad and we should have nicked off to Garie for some salmon action. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Oh man .... top report Stewy and Brad! Ideal (apart from a little damp) conditions for chasing the bass in Great photos again Stewy, particularly the ones with the rocky banks in the background. The water quality looks bloody superb! Just ironing out the last few 'kinks' in preparation for the November sojourn, were ya? Well done fellas Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanker Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Beaut pictures Stu, looks like a memorable day, makes you realise that doesn't need to be sunny and 30 degrees to make the most of things Spanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 looks like a top spot Stewy. Great fish! Well done ! Where exactly is the gorge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 looks like a top spot Stewy. Great fish! Well done ! Where exactly is the gorge? head left from the tench reserve boat ramp and you cant miss it about 1-2kms straight ahead. awsome countryside with plenty of bass, mullet, carp and eels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 top little sesh guys and great pic's as well onya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 head left from the tench reserve boat ramp and you cant miss it about 1-2kms straight ahead. awsome countryside with plenty of bass, mullet, carp and eels. thanks for the info.will give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 looks like a top spot Stewy. Great fish! Well done ! Where exactly is the gorge? Hi Glenn,when you get to the 4 knot zone at the "narrows" make sure you are doing 4 knots or lower and keep a sharp lookout for large rocks as it is quite shallow and once through the narrows there are many submerged rocks which will steal your propellor. When under petrol motor power ,stick to the centre of the river at all times . Once you have been up there a few times you will feel more comfortable. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hi Glenn,when you get to the 4 knot zone at the "narrows" make sure you are doing 4 knots or lower and keep a sharp lookout for large rocks as it is quite shallow and once through the narrows there are many submerged rocks which will steal your propellor. When under petrol motor power ,stick to the centre of the river at all times . Once you have been up there a few times you will feel more comfortable. Cheers Stewy Thanks for the advice Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Nice work Stewy, Looks like you and Brad had a great time and got onto some nice Bass, even with a bit of drizzle about. The low clouds in some of the pics look VERY ugly mate.......but I'd much sooner spend a rainy day up the gorge than a day at work!!! I cant wait to get up there soon myself. Cheers, Smitty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer666 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 nice fish there boys well done on the catch Cheers Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Nice work stewy love it when those bass are smaking surface lures again diitto about size being generally smaller this year, i have found the same have not cracked 35cm yet this season cheers kael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breambusters Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for having me on board Stewy, the donuts certainly were good but some hot coffee to go with them would have been even better. As Stewy & I discussed on the day, even thought it was a little wet it was better that fishing in blistering hot sun with the flies. Good luck at Glenbawn in a few weeks Stewy, sorry I can't make the trip this year. Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Great looking area to be fishing Stewy. Love the report and the photos So much for needing a high barometer for good bass fishing! Mind you, it looks like the humidity was off the scale Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riley93 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 looks like a nice spot to fish and with good fish, great fun to catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordan Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Some top fish Fellas, A few nice fish caught, but Bassin is great regardless of the size. Not to mention the doughnuts Bring on Glenbawn! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve07 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Good report there,with some nice photo's of the action too. Not a bad place to wet a line either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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