cc118 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Hi Raiders, It’s been a while since I’ve posted as I haven’t wet a line for some time. Unfortunately, I had to cut my Eucumbene trip short as my 4 year daughter was rushed to hospital after an asthma attack. So I’m writing up this report at the Children’s Westmead Hospital. Anyway - onto the report. On day one (Wednesday), I fished a couple of hours with a good friend and caught the one brown just before dark. One day two, I bumped into On Strike and his friend Rob while fishing the river. They arrived a day earlier and have had good success. On Strike and Rob were using lead split shots to get the fly down to the bottom, similar to Czech Nymphing technique, while I was using weighted flies. They’re hook up rates were a lot better than mine, so I decided to borrow/pinch some gear from them. As we were fishing one pool, both On Strike and Rob were getting stuck into 5lb+ fish, while I was only pulling in 1-2lbs little ones…... very frustrating. I than hooked this one fish which pulled like a freight train. Just before we could get a glimpse of him, the fish took off downstream with On Strike and I followed closely behind. The fish took us 100m downstream until finally On Strike slipped the net under my trophy. The fish weighed 8lbs and measured 70cm. Hey Stewy, could you please upgrade my brown trout fly record? Thanks On Strike for lending me some gear, sharing your tips and landing my fish. Without you, I wouldn’t have landed him. I owe you big time…. Here are a couple of other photos from the trip. Yours Sincerely, Caddis Edited May 19, 2012 by Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 WEll done Caddis. Good to see you got amongst some fish. Hope your daughter is recovered. My daughter has had episodes as well. It can be very scary. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Chris that's a magnificent fish congrats buddy and good on ya on strike. Hope the wee one is better soon oh and thanks for calling me at work.........I got nothing done after that was thinking of where I should have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecraft Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Well done Caddis, very nice Brown there. Regards Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Strike Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Hi Chris, We had a great time didn't we and caught some cracking fish too. Glad I could help you land that beauty. The photos really dont do it justice though. It is a beautifully coloured and conditioned fish. It was great to meet you and share some banter as well. We will do it again some time soon. Hope your little one comes through ok On Strike Paul ( P.S. You forgot to mention I gave up my spot to you immediately before you caught that fish too:) Edited May 19, 2012 by On Strike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hey Paul, you are absolutely right. You let me fish the top pool and I immediately hooked the fish. Thanks buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombora Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wow sensational river fish Caddis. He looks fantastic. Great stuff. And true gentlemen to hand over some tackle, and the spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Cracking Brown Caddis The Euc has been throwing up some of the best quality Browns I have seen in ages, plenty of fish up to 12lb are being caught. Also hearing some interesting rumours about big fish in the Thredbo too Keep up the great reports. Windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irongustavius Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Gee Chris that's an absolute behemoth of a brown. Congratulations, and well played to Paul for the assistance. Well done all round I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Great report and beautiful fish, Caddis. Sorry to hear about your daughter... hope she's feeling better. That buck is big but the best thing about it I think is it's markings. Fantastic Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniFIN Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Nice fishes, nice views. Is it water deeb, lookslike "not so big river"? Easy fishing, no trees? Want go there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Awesome fish there, Caddis!! The river would have been freezing - it looks like you beat that cold snap, tho? Beautiful markings & a magnificent specimen!! Well done. Hope to hear your daughter is OK soon! Cheers Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc118 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Daughter is doing well and back at pre-school. Thanks Roberta and slinkymalinky for your concerns. It certainly was cold, but nothing a good pair of thermo underwear won't fix. The Eucumbene river is relatively easy fishing. Unfortunately, I didn't have my switch rod with me as spey/double handed casting would be perfect on the river. Best Caddis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 WOW Caddis that is a monster. As usual awesome report and pics, hope all is well with your daughter now. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Great fish Chris. The river fished well last month, good to see you got amongst a few and that your daughter is feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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