dirvin21 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Best way to spend a couple of days off, head out to the Mann river with one of my daughters for a quick overnight trip. We weren't there long before we knew the fishing woukd be a challenge, it was hot!!! And the water was also hot, I reckon over 30 degrees a swim wasn't refreshing so we waited out the worst of the heat and headed off for an arvo kayak. The river looks stunning as always, a little low but still running well. To say the fishing was slow is an understatement. Kept searching for deep water where hopefully the bass wouod be holding, atleast when the fishings tough the river provides quality scenery Kept casting and casting using a 1/4oz spinnerbait working it as deep as possible Coincidentally took this photo, where some boulders come out of deep water screaming fish, rolling the spinnerbait along it finally get hit, the fish takes off my first thought was an eel took some hard runs, finally got a glimpse of a big eastern cod, put up a solid fight when he went in the net I knew I'd smashed my pb He went 75cm, Tried to release in the shallows but he seemed unhappy so I waded out chest deep into cooler water and watched him swim off strong, magnificent sight The rest of the arvo was uneventful but the weather was pristine Overnight we got hammered by an unexpected storm, getting up early with everything drenched jumped back in the yak, switched from the spinnerbait to a 1/4 oz chatterbait for something different The morning was looking good and the water temp had definitely dropped It didn't take long to get hit A nice little cod to get the morning started The fishing again was slow but did manage to score a final beautifully marked cod to finish the session The fishing had been tough but you can't be disappointed in a place that looks like a painting Abbi finished of our trip with a mullet on a worm while we were packing up Just for FYI we were targeting bass unfortunately the bass just didn't want to play, although they're said to be endangered eastern cod are prolific through the Mann river and I'm definitely never disappointed to catch one as by catch Cheers for reading Dave 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 What a cracking report Dave and Abbi. Those Eastern Cod look to be in great condition and are a very pleasant by-catch in the Mann River. Some huge Eels in there that take a lot of stopping. The scenery is amazing too. Top pics Dave. Tight lines. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the report Dave - an interesting and comprehensive report (as always). I’ve never caught an Eastern Cod (not sure I ever will), but that one looks fat and healthy. Good to see Abbi in on the action. Edited December 15, 2023 by Pickles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Thanks Dave - they are magnificent looking fish. Thanks for the report & photos. It only takes one fish to make a trip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Great Photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Nice cod, and as you said, some good colour on a few. Great scenery to top it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Fantastic Dave! Gorgeous eastern cod there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 That certainly is a great way to spend a couple of days, with your Daughter, beautiful country and a few fish thrown in. Great work both of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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