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Mersey River Report 19/3/2014

CATCH RATE QUITE THE OPPOSITE FROM YESTERDAYS FISHING

With another day of howling winds I decided to go and see what the Mersey River had to offer at Weegena this afternoon. It's been quite a while since I've had a session there and I was looking forward to it as it normally fishes well at this time of year. Once there I strolled out onto Dylan's Bridge to check out the river and I couldn't believe how low the river was.

: Category: Mersey River; Published: 22 March 2014; Hits: 5428

Mersey River

Merseylea Report 18/3/2014

CATCH RATE A LITTLE BETTER TODAY

With a forecast for strong West to Sth Westerly winds today I headed over to Merseylea for a mid afternoon session on the Mersey River. On leaving Sheffield at 2.20pm the wind had really picked up and I knew it was going to be a bit of a challenge on the water today for accurate casting. At one stage I was thinking about not even going given the strength of it and knowing how difficult it can make the fishing. Then I thought what the heck, it's still good practice casting in these conditions.

: Category: Mersey River; Published: 22 March 2014; Hits: 5202

Mersey River

Lake Leake Report 14/3/2014

Grandson finally catches the biggest fish for the day

Pop come over again from Bicheno today to show us grandkids “How to catch a big trout” and to see if he could show us young’uns up again, like last trip out on the lake! We ditched school at 1pm (not really, for those whom don’t know we are schooled through distance education and seeing that Connor and I had all of our tasks up to date, we got to knock off early and as you all know fishing is VERY educational!)

: Category: Lake Leake; Published: 20 March 2014; Hits: 5824

Lake Leake

A media release hot off the press from Joe Ludwig's office

I am just drafting a response - until I send you something more detailed, just be careful about too strongly supporting this straight away, as it turns out it just extends their ability to prevent other proposed supertrawlers temporarily and initiates a scientific review (as per the current one). This is NOT tough supertrawler powers - tough supertrawler powers would be a permanent ban on ALL supertrawlers...

Will get back to you asap,

Rebecca Hubbard
Marine Coordinator
Environment Tasmania

: Category: Super Trawler; Published: 19 March 2014; Hits: 6317

Super Trawler

Merseylea Report 14/3/2014

ONLY TWO BROWNS FROM SEVEN HOOK UPS.

Cloudy, humid conditions today made for a run over to Merseylea for a couple of hours in the Mersey River in the hope of picking up a trout or two. The river was still running low and clear and the rocky river bottom was just as slippery here like it was further upstream at Kimberley last Friday. I did see the odd fish jumping which was good, as it was a sign that there were a few trout about and so I might be in luck today.

: Category: Mersey River; Published: 18 March 2014; Hits: 5008

Mersey River

Striped Marlin

Striped marlin caught, tagged and released 11 March on Professional Charters boat Saltshaker with Rocky Carosi.

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: Category: Tuna Fishing and other Game Fishing; Published: 16 March 2014; Hits: 6093

Tuna Fishing and other Game Fishing

Triabunna Fishing Festival

Information and entry forms are at http://www.fishtasmania.com.au/
Click Read More for the Flyer

: Category: Fishing Competitions; Published: 16 March 2014; Hits: 5955

Fishing Competitions

Yamaha Introduces New Four Stroke Models

Yamaha Motor Australia is thrilled to announce the release of two new models in Australia, the all new F175A and F115B. The new F175 is an important addition to Yamaha’s product line up and fills a gap in the current range of inline four-cylinder outboards. The all-new F115B will replace the existing F115A, a motor already considered to be class leading. The upgrade of an already top selling motor along with the introduction of a whole new horsepower category is a good illustration of the depth and quality of the four-stroke product line up Yamaha is offering Australian customers.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/

Click Read More to read the full press release as a PDF

: Category: Commercial Interests; Published: 16 March 2014; Hits: 5009

Meander River BROWNS VERY FEW AND FAR BETWEEN TODAY 6/3/2014

With the forecast being for fine and mild conditions I thought it worth while to head over to the Meander River this morning for a few hours. I wasn't happy with the wind direction that came with the forecast though, South East to Easterly winds. I don't normally do too well with the wind from any easterly direction but I still thought it would be nice to have a session in the Meander any way.

: Category: Meander River; Published: 14 March 2014; Hits: 5510

Meander River

MERSEY GIVES UP BOTH SPECIES IN A FIVE HOUR SESSION 7/3/2014

Headed of to Kimberley this afternoon to give the Mersey River another go at giving up a few trout. The river was running very clear and much lower than my last trip to it. The day was humid and overcast with only the slightest bit of a breeze from the Nth East which wasn't even enough to put a ripple on the water. I stuck with the rainbow pattern Rapala F3 again today as it has been working out well for me lately, and so when you're on a good thing then stick to it I say! I started off flicking the lure into a long run of fast water that flowed into a large pool and just let the lure drift downstream with the flow. I then slowly retrieved it back along the edge of the flow with a light twitch of the rod then let it drift back again and "'bang'" it was hit hard and I had my first fish for the session. After a short battle with this fish which was a rainbow (360gm) I soon had it in the net photographed and returned to the river. Another good start to a session I once again, but will it stay like this for the rest of it I wondered as I've been in this position (like yesterday Meander River) before.