W4z Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi everyone, Its been a while since my last post, haven't been fishing so much lately. It's been a busy time between getting married, leaving Sydney and moving to a 100 acre farm, also starting up my own business and all with a 1.5 year old boy. Anyway I had the chance to fish for Murray Cod the other week and so I jumped at it. For a long time I'd dreamed of catching one on fly so I only took a fly rod so I wouldn't be tempted to spin. I managed to get in 2 morning sessions and an afternoon session. I saw some activity each time but it was the afternoon session that will stay in my memory for a long time. We arrived just as the sun was behind some trees so we had around an hour of light left. I was fishing with a black gurgler - a foam popper on my 6wt setup. First cast and after a few pops there was a blup! and I was on! I was so excited and my heart was racing. After about 5 seconds I dropped it... damn. Oh well good start. It was great having my mate there with me this time to share the excitement. For the next few cast there were plenty of swirls behind my popper but the fish kept missing the hooks. Again I hooked up but this time only for 1 or 2 seconds before I lost him again. Frustrating but also encouraging. Altogether I must've had 12 - 15 swirls behind my popper which kept the excitement up. Next thing I was on again! This time after a short tussle I managed to land it. What a beautiful fish. I am so happy to have caught one of these amazing creatures and even happier that I managed it on fly. A few quick photos and he was released again. I can't wait to have another crack at them sometime. It's given me some inspiration as well to try flyfishing for some local bass. When the manning river settles again after all this rain I will be giving it a crack. Thanks for reading guys and girls. Cheers, Waz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Let me be the first to congratulate you on your fantastic result Waz. What a beautiful looking specimen and it would have been really exciting getting it on fly gear. Loved the way you described the anticipation building up as you got follows and near hook ups before BANG. You'll be back! BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thats a great catch Waz, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 So busy with your life change Waz! That is a fantastic fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 congrats dude..another one hooked on the greenfish..they are awesome fish..i feel your frustration with hits n misses we had the same last week..hope you can give the bass a blast we are mud city at moment..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4z Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Yes it was a lot of excitement and fun. Yeah big changes mrs swordie. It's been very rewarding but also a lot of work. Yes the river is very muddy at the moment but we needed it to flush out all the weed, it was unfishable for quite a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Good stuff mate. Great to see amd no small feat. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock&Beach Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 That is the first time i have heard of a Murray cod on a fly. Great looking beast. Well done on the fish and the tree change. Cheers R&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Congrats on a ripper fish Waz! Your persistence has paid off! Well done cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4z Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Cheers guys, couldn't be happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Get yourself some gutless frog flies mate! They swim well amd take a lot of cod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Beautiful fish and a great photo for the memory too. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 9 hours ago, luderick -angler said: Get yourself some gutless frog flies mate! They swim well amd take a lot of cod What are they Royce? Any chance of a picture? Cheers, BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 1 hour ago, big Neil said: What are they Royce? Any chance of a picture? Cheers, BN I'll take a pic tonight if I can find one in my fly box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Here's a couple screenshots from google mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks Royce. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 11 hours ago, big Neil said: What are they Royce? Any chance of a picture? Cheers, BN Big Neil heres some professionally tied cod flies and my own home ties the block poppers are made from rubber thongs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swano Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Beaut feeling that first cod and on fly you must be rapt. Me thinks you might just find bit more time for fishing now with all that action. The green fish bug has bitten. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 10 hours ago, luderick -angler said: Big Neil heres some professionally tied cod flies and my own home ties the block poppers are made from rubber thongs! Amazing! Much cheaper than $30 lures, too. Cheers, Royce. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4z Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Cheers guys. Yep I'm thinking a trip up further north might be next, chasing some more murray cod. Cheers royce I will look into those frog flies and see if I can get my hands on some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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