Don’t be afraid to try somewhere new

[Lizardboy]

I stopped over inland for a couple of nights on the way back from the South Coast with my family and got to explore a couple of spots. 

I did some recon briefly mid afternoon on the upper Shoalhaven close to where we were staying, looked great but wasn’t convinced it was going to produce as I had tried other sections in the past without any luck.

I had a dilemma, do I try the same spot again at prime time early the next morning or drive (somewhere else) an hour each way and therefore have less fishing time. It was the one morning I had to myself without the family, I spent a couple of hours searching online to try and help sway the decision but I found almost nothing, so in the end I just went for it, choosing the drive to explore somewhere new and it turned out to be worthwhile.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers,

Gus

Edited January 1, 2023 by Lizardboy
Added “(somewhere else)” to make it clear I wasn’t fishing the Shoalhaven

[noelm]

Nice photos, there's nothing quite like being somewhere "new" and doing OK.

[lastworm]

I had no idea the upper shoalhaven held yellow belly and cod! Beautiful looking spot and some healthy fish!

[Lizardboy]

Thanks, sorry re-read my post and added “(somewhere else)” to make it clearer.

[Rebel]

Top report.

Can't beat the Australian bush.

Super photos.

Well done.

[bessell1955]

Beautiful fish, well done.

[big Neil]

Great post Gus...envious! A beautiful-looking spot, and obviously full of hungry native species which are in very good condition. We need to have days like that where we can get away for a little opportunity to do something different. You slayed it, well done. Lovely photos that cement your story!   bn

[Lizardboy]

Thanks Rebel, Bessell & Neil