queensland n/pine dam 22/07

[faulked]

can we bring canoes to the dam or are they banned at the moment

[Feral]

Have to be a member of the canoe club to be allowed on at any time, dont know if they are currently allowing the canoe club to use the dam.

[faulked]

what sort of gear do u guys use at np ive only ever fished there a couple of times and never got a thing

so any pointers are really apreciated

[Feral]

anything that is heavy and sinks from recent posts.

I've fished there a couple of times for nothing, so cant give you any first hand experience, but jackalls, G vibes (I'd recommend the deep versions), heavy plastics and slugs have all been reported as catching fish recently.

[blue_mako]

faulked: Any old spin rod with a half decent drag will do fine and a main line class of somewhere between 6 and 12lb. Braid is a better option as you can feel more, set hooks quicker and get more out of the fight as it doesn't stretch like mono. If you're going to use braid don't for get a 8-14lb leader of about a rod length for a bit of stealth.

As for baitcast any main line class between 10 and 16lb is good. Again, braid is better with a leader of 10-20lb.

Bass are one of those species that will literally eat just about any type of lure. Per lure, Soft plastics are probably the cheapest option. Anything from 2-4inch is the best size to go with. Also curly tail grubs like Bass Assassins and Berkley Tournament Grubs and paddle tailed baits like Ecogear Grass Minnows and Squidgy Fish are probably better lures to get then actionless ones. The best jighead size for them when fishing landbased at North Pine is something between 1/6oz and 1/2oz. Also it doesn't hurt to use TT Rev Heads, they are like a jigheads with a colorado or willow leaf blade attached the same way as a Spinnerbait. A packet of plastics and jigheads will cost no more then $20.

Slugs are also a good option, just read the recent reports from there, they are smashing them. Anything between 10 and 30g are good.

Troy

[STU]

we will be there about 5.30 at mcgavins just past no fishing line good out from around there.

[Lozzel]

Aaron/Brian; What time are you heading out in the mornin,and where are we gona meet.McGavins seems to be where the others will be.

Laurie

[Angus]

AS Troy said i should be at McGavins at about 4:45am. This has turned into quite a little event!

Angus

[STU]

Angus & Troy your keen getting there that early no sunlight for 1 1/2 hrs I seem to do better once the suns up we have caught them in the dark but the numbers pick up as the morning gets on

[woody1]

I was out there early friday, and all I can say is rug up!!! Until about 630 I had to take a break after every cast to warm my hands. they were far too frozen to tie a knot on a new lure.

I recommend gloves and a beanie!

and good luck

Woody

[mackmauler]

mate and i got 3 bass this arvo one went 54, temp was quiet nice in the sun very little wind.

[kevinchen19870316]

man thats's a nice bass, i have never caught an australian bass of that size.

u got it around macgavin view?

[mackmauler]

wasnt mcgavins, a spot a bit off the beaten track, it wont be long till you get one like that kevin there is a lot in there.

[Lozzel]

Angus ; where do you park out there, I see on the map that the road doubles back towards the wall. Is that the carpark. laurie

[Brian D]

Lozzel wrote:

Aaron/Brian; What time are you heading out in the mornin,and where are we gona meet.McGavins seems to be where the others will be.

Laurie

I'm picking Aaron up at 5am. As to where I got no idea but he has.:whistle:

You can call in th emorning on 0413 408 900 to confirm.

[Aaron H]

Loz we will folow the crowd to Macgavins view