big Neil Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Have been out today for a fish on the 'bidgee and had the best day so far, since Cod opening on Dec 1st. Today mate Jeff and I accounted for 11 Murray Cod and 1 Trout Cod. What was notable was that almost all were either legal or nearly legal size. This has been a stark contrast to the records so far where I've only had 3 legal size (2 in the 'bidgee, and 1 in the Ovens River, Victoria at Porepunkah). Only managed 25 Cod in about a dozen outings. Hardly setting the world alight, and way down on previous years early reports The river where I live has been up and down like a fiddler's elbow but today looked promising with a rising barometer and water level adding to the 25c water temp. Tried shrimps, worms, shrimps and worms and cheese with the cheese being the only bait being taken. I haven't been able to get into the lures and spinnerbaits yet as the river flow is too quick at present. Can't wait to get into the spinnerbaits, surface and subsurface lures when the conditions present themselves. 66cm Murray Cod... Snags galore 61 cm Murray Cod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 good stuff neil..incredible how addictive them little green buggers are hey...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfish angler Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Well done Neil top report mate it has been awhile I have been after cod . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellzy94 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 They're a beautiful fish! I'd love to chase these some time. Gotta start doing some research, I think! Cheers, Wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 44 minutes ago, Wellzy94 said: They're a beautiful fish! I'd love to chase these some time. Gotta start doing some research, I think! Cheers, Wellzy Well if you fancy a trip down here, I'll put you on to some. Cheers, BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 That water looks perfect for large spinnerbaits Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSmarty Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Caught a nice one off a Bidgee beach on cheese few weeks back. Beautiful 50 cm fish, out for a photo with my son then went back in for next year. Edited January 10, 2017 by TheSmarty Added location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 5 hours ago, TheSmarty said: Caught a nice one off a Bidgee beach on cheese few weeks back. Beautiful 50 cm fish, out for a photo with my son then went back in for next year. Lovely looking fish aren't they? Well done guys. BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Keep those reports coming Neil. I really enjoy reading them. I don't do much freshwater fishing, so it's very interesting for me! Cheese??? Bega or coon??? cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackleberry Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 good one Neil it's good to see you in to some fish . cheers TAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Scratchie said: Keep those reports coming Neil. I really enjoy reading them. I don't do much freshwater fishing, so it's very interesting for me! Cheese??? Bega or coon??? cheers scratchie!!! Colby or mozzarella. Lot of Italians down where I live. LOL BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Well done Neil, Glad tis starting to pick up a bit for you. Hopefully it stays that way. Cheers Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargo05 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Looks like being a much better cod season than last year Neil. The floods have made a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSmarty Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 13 hours ago, big Neil said: Colby or mozzarella. Lot of Italians down where I live. LOL BN Yep mozzarella does the trick for me but you need to keep it cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-ziller Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Well done Mate, great fish! Cheers, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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