big Neil Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Just got back from an early start on the Murrumbidgee River, where I went downstream for a change. Those who have noticed a big change in my reports will be aware that the river may as well be on another planet. I can't believe the changes since the floods of 2022. There are substantially more snags and the fish (all species) are in excellent condition. It's like moving to another town and starting afresh with where things are. One thing which is still the same is the "bite window". Right on 10am I got bites on both rods at the same time. Prior to and after the going was very slow. Nevertheless, I managed to lose countless rigs on the multitude of new snags. I managed a very healthy Trout Cod 0f 35 cms and a Murray Cod of 53cms. Pity it wasn't a bit bigger as I wanted one to take home for a feed. Both of these fish were caught on running sinker rig down to the hook and cheese bait. Managed to clean out a heap of Carp once the bite window had passed (all dispatched). Here are some photos of the downstream area... Small Trout Cod Murray Cod Some new areas downstream More information gathering next week. bn 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Great photos again Neil. Looking forward to the next report mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitDropper Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Yep, Great report, Looked like a good session out.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Great report. Top photos. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 What are he Cod like to eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 6 hours ago, bessell1955 said: What are he Cod like to eat? The right-sized ones (55-60cms) are very good to eat but bigger than that they are too fatty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 A bit like Yellow belly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 12 hours ago, bessell1955 said: A bit like Yellow belly? River-caught Yellas are often much leaner than impoundment-caught ones, they have to work harder to get a feed. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Thank you BN! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Beautiful pics! a couple of nice fish. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Looks like you’re having some really good fishing Neil and some really healthy, good sized fish mate - well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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