queensland Breaking new ground at Lake St. Clair.

[ryanyoung]

G'day all,

I have recently departed on a work-trip down south to regional NSW, and have bought the rods along for a fish on the off chance that there was time to spare.

Since arriving here (one week ago), I have managed to get out for a few sessions up to Lake St. Clair, which is thirty minutes away to the north.

On first view of the spot I was fishing, I got a pretty good feeling, as the place looks fishy as.....the pictures really don't do it justice, as they are taken on my phone, but it is snag central at this location, and it looks like it would hold a lot of fish.

Prior to heading down I had met up with Zim man for some resupply of sp's and the like......

And so I was pretty keen to get the lines wet lol.

The first couple of sessions to this location, I turned up donuts, with the odd shy hit on everything from sp's, spinnerbaits to hb's, however I just couldn't land a fish. Apparently, there are some good sized bass, silvers, yellas, as well as rumoured Murray cod, but from the first, I realised it was going to be some pretty tough fishing.

My break-through came on my third visit to the area, with this skinny little fella falling to a spinnerbait.

Once again, on this day, I was dealt a couple of missed hits, and the addition of a stinger hook didn't improve my results either.

I went back again yesterday, after some thought of how to change things up a little bit, and managed this one.

Along with a mate, I walked a fair bit of the lake side, casting into snags and open water alike, however didn't even get a touch for the rest of the day. On our travels, we came across significant landslip on the south eastern side of the lake.

I have tried everything on this body of water, excepting bait lol, and have come up with some pretty lean pickings. I am putting it down to the fact that there is a large amount of fishing pressure, especially on weekends, and it is still a bit cool down this way (although not too sure if this is a valid reason). Nevertheless, I am going to continue to hit this location, as the only thing I haven't really tried is different times of day......work allowing ha ha ha!!!

A pretty dismal report so far, and rushed as I have other work to do, however I still have six weeks down here, so hopefully I will have a better report soon.

Cheers and thanks for reading,

Ryan.

[ellicat]

Early days yet, Ryan. I'm sure by the end of the six weeks we'll be seeing pics of plenty of bass being caught by you....and maybe some of you swimming up to a snag to retrieve a lure :laugh:

[nadders]

always takes time to crack a new spot mate well done on getting a few under the belt

cheers

Dan

[Scope]

Nice one Ryan, stick at it mate, they'll soon flock to you

[Angus]

Nice one mate!

As has been said, for a new location if reckon your doing well!

If you get a day off on the weekend its not to far to some trout ground either.

Angus

[ryanyoung]

Ha ha ha, yeah, I reckon it should be all good, I haven't given up hope yet lol. There are a few other spots down this way I am yet to try also, so it is still game on.

Where abouts would I go to get some trout around here Gus? That would be a bit of a change

[Dinodadog]

If you get the chance try and get to Lake Glenbawn I have done OK there off the bank as well as in the boat. Try adding a stinger hook and put one of your paddle tail grubs on your spinnerbait, beetle spins slow rolled just off the bottom should work also. If you have deep lures cast out and keep your rod high when retrieving so as you dont catch the bank.

Dino

[ryanyoung]

If you get the chance try and get to Lake Glenbawn I have done OK there off the bank as well as in the boat. Try adding a stinger hook and put one of your paddle tail grubs on your spinnerbait, beetle spins slow rolled just off the bottom should work also. If you have deep lures cast out and keep your rod high when retrieving so as you dont catch the bank.

Dino

Thanks Dino, will definitely give that a crack. Where-abouts do you fish off the bank at Glenbawn? Sat photo coverage of that area is pretty insufficient to judge good spots.

[Dinodadog]

It costs $8 to get through the gate then its about 3ks around to the water. There are several tracks down to the water and a few ks of shoreline to fish. Its easy casting as most has been cleared near the bank. Its a big area. There are cabins and caravan parks and a Kiosk once you are in there.

Dino

[crazywalrus]

good one mate - looks pretty fishing there - good luck catching some more