big Neil Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 This post was recognized by mrsswordfisherman! "Excellent write up - lovely pictures" big Neil was awarded the badge 'Great Content' and 20 points. It's 7.15 pm and the storm which we have dodged for weeks has hit. I suspected that today would be good for fishing, not to mention the last opportunity, if we get more flooding rain. This morning I headed to Narrandera to wet a line. The river was running quite fast, a sure sign that the authorities are sending heaps out from the dams because they know there's more coming. I haven't fished this area for ages. First we had drought, then closed season, then floods. The Cod were feeding really well and I lost count of how many I caught. I know there was a small Trout Cod. Two Cod were "keeper" size but they went back in as well as the undersized ones. The river was a partial mystery to me. The floods had loaded the waters up with stacks of new trees...complete trees which are now embedded in the river for the fish to inhabit. Some of my old favourites were inaccessible and new areas were abundant. As always I take plenty of photos of likely spots for future exploration. Here are some pics of the day. This is all new, from the floods A good flow in the river... Lastly, a small Trout Cod 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHorse Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Lovely cod @big Neil! Good to hear that you got the chance to get out between all this wild weather we've been having. Well done👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restyle Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Love the pics and scenery, with a solid bag of healthy fish and also taking the opportunity to get out and wet a line incase the rain comes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Awesome Neil, I've definitely got have a go at the bidgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Great stuff Neil. Keep taking all those photos as I love seeing that part of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Nice catch of fish, great scenery, plenty of snags for fish hideouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Lovely pics and cod there BN, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Great to see you got the boat in the water at last. Nice to see some fish landed and a couple of legal sized ones among them. Once this rain eases off I'm sure the river will settle down and you will have plenty of new snags to cast at. I'm betting there is plenty of bacteria in that carpet , might be time for a re-fit. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 One top report and top photos well done Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoods Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Good on you Neil for getting out & having a go. With the current weather event here I'm thinking of heading out your way so I can have a fish!! Great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Hoods said: Good on you Neil for getting out & having a go. With the current weather event here I'm thinking of heading out your way so I can have a fish!! Great shots. Give me a shout if you do, be great to catch up. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Super report. Top photos. Well done. Great part of Australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 4 hours ago, frankS said: Great to see you got the boat in the water at last. Nice to see some fish landed and a couple of legal sized ones among them. Once this rain eases off I'm sure the river will settle down and you will have plenty of new snags to cast at. I'm betting there is plenty of bacteria in that carpet , might be time for a re-fit. Frank HAHA Frank, I bet there is too. Looks like we won't have the usual low water as Winter approaches this year, so the fishing may be good for quite a while. Let me know if you fancy a trip down here, you're always welcome. Hope you and Val are well. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Blackfish said: Great stuff Neil. Keep taking all those photos as I love seeing that part of the country. I'll take some more for you when I head out next. Glad it's not just me that finds the setting tranquil and serene. I really feel at home there chasing the ever mysterious Cod. Thanks, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Big neil do cod come on the bite, prior to a storm as Bass do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 6 hours ago, bessell1955 said: Big neil do cod come on the bite, prior to a storm as Bass do? They sure do. The best results I have experienced on the Murrumbidgee was 27 Cod/Trout Cod in 1.5 hrs. I was fishing several kms upstream of the boat ramp when an afternoon storm started heading toward me. I knew I was in for a soaking as it was between me and the boat ramp. Had no other choice than to continue fishing and that was the outcome. I was dripping wet when I finally got back to the ramp, but didn't care. It was worth it for the crazy window of opportunity. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Great report Neil and some top photos well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Great report Neil. I’m sure that session brought a big smile to your face! Well done 👍 cheers scratchie!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Great photos of the river scenery Neil and some very fishy looking snags! Good to see so many fish coming in. Cheers Fil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Great report Neil, it’s wonderful to see the river looking so good and full and some really nice Cod there mate. Good you’re getting some fishing in inbetween the bowls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherlady Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Great photos. Looks like a really pretty spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Fisherlady said: Great photos. Looks like a really pretty spot. It certainly is, and it's just about to start firing again as the water levels drop to somewhere near normal levels. Watch this space as I intend getting among them again later this week. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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