Hodgey Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 G'day all, March was a month of drenching rains and volumes of fresh water pouring down Brown Mountain and into our little estuary. A drop in salinity levels and the appearance of chocolate coloured water laden with floating debris is enough to deter bait and lure fishos alike. Over the last couple of years this has been a regular occurrence, which has meant a major re-think when chasing fish. Whilst the water was at its dirtiest, we spent a lot of time targeting deep holes in the hope the water would be saltier. As you can appreciate, the current has been ripping through these areas, making lure fishing particularly challenging. A couple of weeks ago I fished one of these deep holes, and accounted for these EP's: The last 2 weeks has seen a significant improvement in water quality (particularly close to the entrance) and some better quality fish have started to make an appearance up river. Once again though, the strong current determines where and how you fish. An hour either side of a tide change appears to be the key at the moment. An 80mm wrigglers cast into a back eddy last weekend produced this fish. The photo doesn't do it justice ... it was incredibly fat and was a real handful for me in the shallows! Saturday was a day of mixed fortunes. A large seal decided to frequent many of the areas we were fishing, often surfacing with a mouth full of mullet or tailor. For the first time in many years, we dropped a very big flatty due to line breakage. Deno salvaged the day (and a little pride) by landing this beautifully marked fish. Topped off the day with 2 keepers (45cm and 53cm) for Good Friday The important lesson learnt to date though is to treat fishing like you would in Winter: slow down scale down lure size lighter rod work when working the lure My son is visiting over Easter so I hope things improve for him. Have a terrific Easter break everyone and stay safe on our roads and waterways, Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMick Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 It's been a tough month, good to see you get a few, Happy Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Nice report mate with the usual Hodgey tips and tricks, hope you get a few more over Easter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Nice flattie that!!! I see your testing out you brag may for next Sunday's comp... Good luck over Easter And next Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Good to see you & Dean still getting out there harassing those flatties - and EPs now too!! NICE EPs! That 40cm would have given you a bit of stick!! Have a great Easter, Ian - give my love to your better half & the kids cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james7 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Some quality fish caught in difficult conditions Skip. Love the big EP. Couple of top flatties too (as usual)! Great pattern on Dene's flathead. Good luck over Easter Skip. Hope you get a few when your son arrives. Cheers Peter Edited April 5, 2012 by peterS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy888 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well done hodgey and dean some cracker fish there! Those EP's are great size, love it when they are that big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.kenny Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Great fish Hodgey, especially considering the conditions. Hope the fish are more active over the Easter weekend for you and your son. PS that 40cm EP must have given a great fight. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hey Hodgey, A tough month makes those big flatties even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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