big Neil Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 We haven't had any heavy rain for a few weeks now and have even had a bit of sunshine. I decided to have a look at one of my usual boat ramps and was very surprised to see the water level (still) right up at the top of the boat ramp. The normal level is about 13 metres down the ramp. The first 2 photos show the current level at the ramp and the weir, the 2nd two show what the normal level is usually. Only 6 weeks till Cod opening and I'm still unsure whether the river will be fishable.......Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sure is pretty wet out there Neil. Hope when the water level drops the fish will be hungry! Nice little rig you have there, looks just about perfect for the local rivers. Fishing has been pretty hit and miss here on the south coast. Water has been a bit green and full of algae, with the snapper here one done and gone the next. Kingies haven't come on yet but shouldn't be too far away, I hope...... Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Gee, it seems there's a bit of water still flowing around your area there Neil. I suppose at the end of the day its for the better good. All the best in the upcoming Cod season, will look forward to the reports mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks guys. I am very optimistic that the Cod will have had a very good breeding season because of the additional flooded low areas. Normally at this time I'd be targeting Yellowbelly. There's stacks of available food in the river and creeks so everything (fish, yabbies and shrimps) should be very fit and raring to go come Dec 1st. Can't wait. Still hoping to get to the coast before then to do a bit of estuary fishing and (hopefully) a trip offshore for my first Kingfish. Fingers crossed. Big Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'll let you know when they are here with some regularity, hopefully not too long now...... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargo05 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 So Neil, looking at the photos you must have put the boat in and cruised around a bit. Couldn’t resist? Wanted to see if the boat still knew how to swim? LOL. Has the river level stabilised yet or is it still rising? With the amount of water across the state it may be around for some time yet. At least it will give the system a good flush, and hopefully provide a good breeding habitat. Filling the reservoirs has to be a good thing for the irrigation farmers as well as giving plenty of river flows over the coming couple of cod seasons. Got to feel sorry for the farmers who had decent crops for the first time in years, only to have them flooded. Farming is a tough game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 So Neil, looking at the photos you must have put the boat in and cruised around a bit. Couldn’t resist? Wanted to see if the boat still knew how to swim? LOL. Has the river level stabilised yet or is it still rising? With the amount of water across the state it may be around for some time yet. At least it will give the system a good flush, and hopefully provide a good breeding habitat. Filling the reservoirs has to be a good thing for the irrigation farmers as well as giving plenty of river flows over the coming couple of cod seasons. Got to feel sorry for the farmers who had decent crops for the first time in years, only to have them flooded. Farming is a tough game. Sure is a tough, helter skelter life for farmers. They have to be among the most optimistic workforce out there. The river and surrounding flood waters are starting to subside as we speak. How quickly they go down is a matter of conjecture. As long as I can get on the water on Dec 1st, I'll be a happy man. Look out Cod. As you say , I think the floods will be of benefit down the track. I'll be keeping tabs on it anyway. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'll let you know when they are here with some regularity, hopefully not too long now...... Dave Thanks Dave, you're a good 'un. So exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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