queensland Cod Country

[ryanyoung]

G'day All,

It's been a while since I have posted, or done any decent sessions, due to work, and as such, I am pretty out of practice with it all. As a result, I will keep this short

1. I got an invite from Lee (pcsolutionman) to head north to an old stomping ground and target some natives on some timber-riddled skinny water.

2. Too many rusty nails the night before delayed my departure by quite a bit, however did get there eventually (after smiling for the camera at 10km/h over the limit :pinch: )to find Lee waiting patiently

3. Launched into this.....

4. And caught some of these....

5. Also managed one of these, going 73cm and with shoulders wider than mine :woohoo:

6. All up, only about ten fish caught, which was pretty quiet for this location, however a couple of decent fish to show for our efforts.

7. Ha ha.....you thought the report was over.....I wish it was.....seriously....

8. Promised the girls I would take them out yakking also, so RV'd at Young's Crossing for a paddle and a fish.

9. Found - I bass

10. Lost - One Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500.

- One 1-3kg Shimano T-Curve.

11. Total - Approx. $500.00 worth of gear somehow disappearing over the side at some stage during my brief tenure on the water, I didn't even hear a splash

12. Bloody nice Cod though....... :woohoo: :silly: :whistle: :cheer:

Thanks for the invite Lee, and good to catch up again, also great to have a paddle with my girls, Miranda now controls the yak while I fish.......who needs a hobie?

Cheers, and thanks for reading,

Ryan.

[Gad]

Ta for the report ryan.. sh!t happens sometimes.. but it`s that smile on the dial that keeps us going back for more.

[Tryme]

That is freakon awesome, i always wanted to chase cod but dont know where to go. Not trying to steal your spot or anything but where a good place to start if you dont mind me asking?

[kiwifisho]

Mate that is a freakin awesome Cod :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: . Rocket and I are fishing that way 2moro so hope to pick one of those green fish up meself.

Kiwi

[Guest]

nice cod mate! ashame about your combo disapearing though.

[reel mate]

Mate I'd still be smiling after catching that cod - even after losing an expensive out fit like that! Well done!

[Surfingant]

That's a session to remember with a cod like that :woohoo: looks like a very nice little waterhole. Shame about losing the combo mate, you might have to go for a snorkel also great effort getting Miranda controlling the yak you'll have to take her everywhere now

[Perky]

Ryan, thats a top fish mate congrats i am still yet to crack the mary river cod but one of these days soon i am hoping. Were you expecting a cod and what did you get him on if you don't mind me asking.

Sorry to hear about the rod and reel mate. Have you thought about having a snorkel for it?

[Rocket75]

what a day of highs and lows :cheer: :pinch: bloody good stuff boys :woohoo:

[elops]

Nice Cod Ryan, nice bit of water too looks like the diet of feralbelly and Bass has fattened him up nicely

[Doobsy]

Good to see you back mate and what a triumphant return!?!

Beautiful fish, congratulations.

Don't worry about the loss... T'was only Shimano...

[ryanyoung]

Ryan, thats a top fish mate congrats i am still yet to crack the mary river cod but one of these days soon i am hoping. Were you expecting a cod and what did you get him on if you don't mind me asking.

Sorry to hear about the rod and reel mate. Have you thought about having a snorkel for it?

Ha ha ha, every time I go to that system I am hoping for a cod . The by-catch usually include decent to thumper sized yellas, which are top fun too, so yes, I was aiming for cod, just not expecting one, especially one of that size lol.

I got him on a 1/4oz bassman spinnerbait in boney bream colouring (white and yellowy gold). 9lb mainline and 20lb leader, using a stradic Ci4 2500 and a 1-3kg stick.

As for snorkelling for the gear, I have already packed it in the car, here's hoping I can see well enough.

Cheers,

Ryan.

[taib]

Great stuff Ryan and Lee!! Ryan you lived the dream of many fishos today catchin that cod! Well done!

Hey ask your home and contents insurer to see if they will cover your rod

cheers

[PlasticFantastic]

Yeah cracker Cod there :woohoo: Bet he would've towed you around for a bit.

Cheers

Mark

[ryanyoung]

Yeah cracker Cod there :woohoo: Bet he would've towed you around for a bit.

Cheers

Mark

I was pretty luck Mark, I managed to turn him just enough initially for him to swim out of the snag, and then the fun started. It felt like ten minutes, but was probably more like five, awesome fight, so powerful. He released very well too. They are pretty hardy fish in my opinion.

[Jords]

Thumper green mate! Sucks bout the combo - was it at youngs? Isn't tOo deep there so fingers crossed! Watch out for the three bullies I saw there yesterday though!

[wesfish]

wow mate!!!! :woohoo: thats the biggest cod i seen from up there!! all worth it

[wesfish]

and check out the tail on the yella its purple flash yella lol

[Milan]

beautiful fish and a great report mate.. spewing about the combo but thats fishing

[eg_vtec]

bad luck on the ticket and the combo. very nice cod though! well done mate

[tugger]

Thats a monster cod Ryan now you know he is there to catch again each time a little bit bigger

[buih87]

nice job on that cod. I have 2 of those T series T-curves and they are great rods. perfect for lures:)

[Carter]

What a sensational Cod, AWESOME!

[FishingMania]

Shame about the combo mate but a bloody awesome cod !!! Well done

[Dinodadog]

Well done some nice fish comming out of there

[Angus]

Wow! That is awesome mate absolutely cool.

Will make my soon to come report not as impressive

Angus

[ryanyoung]

Wow! That is awesome mate absolutely cool.

Will make my soon to come report not as impressive

Angus

Ha ha ha, I doubt it lol. I hear on the digger-net that there is an awesome report coming tonight from someone else too!

[dansike]

Do you know anyone with scuba gear??

[Jords]

Wow! That is awesome mate absolutely cool.

Will make my soon to come report not as impressive

Angus

Thats not what Facebook tells me! :cheer:

[ellicat]

Ripper cod, ryan. Not many reports with them featuring. Great highlight!

[Hfisho77]

wow cracker cod!! but must've been a real bummer to lose the combo over the side.. unlucky :whistle:

[Scope]

Mate that is a massive high followed by a deep deep low! Far out! Well done though

[tomca]

Its nice to get picture messages when I am working Whats with the heavy line, I've never seen you use more than 6lb. Getting soft perhaps?

Isn't it funny how some clowns get on their high horse about bass being caught in closed season, yet noone ever tries to guilt us when we get a MRC in a system in which they are protected

[ryanyoung]

Its nice to get picture messages when I am working Whats with the heavy line, I've never seen you use more than 6lb. Getting soft perhaps?

Isn't it funny how some clowns get on their high horse about bass being caught in closed season, yet noone ever tries to guilt us when we get a MRC in a system in which they are protected

Lol, thought you might appreciate a pic mate

I have decided at certain times, that is is okay to go heavier, and not lose man-cred . I got beasted a few times recently to realize this......and save money on lures ha ha ha!!!

As for no-take, the location he was caught allows a bag limit of 1, and they can be legally targeted in these areas. This info straight from DPI website. The majority of waters they are found in however, they cannot be targeted.

Cheers,

Ryan.

[Little Grey Men]

Beautiful fish Ryan, certainly does make fishing special when you come across something like that hey ?

[ryanyoung]

Beautiful fish Ryan, certainly does make fishing special when you come across something like that hey ?

Mate, I honestly can't take the smile off my face....still!!!! It is my best catch to date of both salt and fresh, loving it!!!!

[pcsolutionman]

great day great COD mate goot a buzz just watchn ur excitment

[youngy]

Sorry for the late contribution to your post Ryan, i am still trying to get over the Angus Barra post.

That is a fantastic Cod and i am sure you will remember the capture for a very long time, mate if your PB whiting is still only 33cm as stated on the bottom of your post i would help you up it a bit if your ever down my way.

Would have to be bait though not lure, cheers wayne

[ryanyoung]

Sorry for the late contribution to your post Ryan, i am still trying to get over the Angus Barra post.

That is a fantastic Cod and i am sure you will remember the capture for a very long time, mate if your PB whiting is still only 33cm as stated on the bottom of your post i would help you up it a bit if your ever down my way.

Would have to be bait though not lure, cheers wayne

Cheers for that Wayne, and I will gladly come down your way for an upgrade on several species, let alone whiting. As for bait, no worries what-so-ever lol!!! Let me know when you are heading out next and have some space!!!

Cheers,

Ryan.

[James W]

thats it! that is the fish! congrats ryan...wish i was there to watch it all unfold, ..well i sort of was, but i was landbased behind yas..lol (saw ya cars)... beautiful fish mate...lost combo?? who cares! lol