Aonther Mexican (Victorian)

[Luvit]

Hi All,

I have moved up to Brisbane 6 months ago with my family for a life style change. So far loving it hence my user name LUVIT. a little bit of hostory on my passion. For the last couple of years I have nearly done exlusively Murray Cod and Yellow belly fishing with lures. Previous to this most of my fishing has been salt water in Western Port bay for King George whiting, calamari squid and Gummy sharks. I have dabbled in game fishing for 10 or so years dragging the boat 9hrs drive to Bermagui NSW chasing yellow fin Tuna and Marlin. I love all forms of fishing but lures are now my prefered method.

In the last 6 weeks I have started to do a bit of fishing after getting the busniess side of things sorted. I now seem hooked on surface bass fishing and I have literatly bumped into a couple of members here who said to join the site. I will post a couple of photos to test if I can do it correctly. So if they don't post i'm sorry.

OK I hope I can tribute in some small way and look forward to fishing with other like mind members.

cheers,

Wayne

[bersim]

Surface bass fishing is great fun in skinny creeks!! It's always exciting when you watch the water explode :woohoo: Beautiful little bass! I think I need to start doing a bit more creek fishing....now you've got me excited :silly: :silly:

James

[Luvit]

Hi James,

Just bought another yak the other day so my sons can join me. Now I know how to do the photos here it is.

It's fantastic but hard to fnd water close to home that is not hit hard. I'm going to explore further a field when time permits. You have been doing well from the reports I see, well done.

[ellicat]

Welcome aboard, Wayne.

As you've no doubt seen there are plenty of bass boys onboard AFO.

Don't be too shy to recount some cod stories; a lot of us love cod stories (and pics)

[Luvit]

Thanks for the welcome Ellicat,

I have some photo's but not much of a story teller.

Here is a couple of my favourites and PB's.

First Yellow belly from Loddon River Vic. 61cm This is the fish that hooked me on Freshwater lure fishing

Hungry little cod

Just a fav pic

C & R

PB 110cm Murray Cod C & R Lake Mulwula NSW

[bersim]

Those are some beautiful fish Wayne!!!!!!!! I'm sure your sons will enjoy the yak. Is that a Mantra Noa kayak?

James

[Wahoo2]

Welcome to AFO!

Just quickly what kind of Yak is that Camo one? Do you have stats etc for it?

I am looking for one atm but I am 6'2 and 130kgs so need something extra sturdy. Hopefully catch you out sometime!

Merry Christmas,

Kane

[Luvit]

Thanks James,

No it's not a a Mantra Noa however, when I look at them both i wouldn't be surpirsed if they came from the same factory.

Hi Kane,

I got it off ebay

specs says 130kg safe load

/>http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-FISHING-KAYAK-Sit-on-Kayak-with-DELUXE-Seat-Paddle-and-Leash-/251203686617?pt=AU_Sport_Boating_Water_Sports_Watercraft&hash=item3a7ce810d9

Outdoortrader

or search freak kayaks.

WHAT YOU GET:

• Luxury Padded Kayak Seat RRP $79

• Lightweight Alloy Paddle RRP $130 - adjustable angle for comfort

• 1x Kayak L=2.83m, W=0.80m, H=0.35m, Weight: 20kg

• 4x Flush Mounted Rod Holders

• 1x Adjustable External Rod Holder for trolling. FREE RRP $29

• 2x 6†Twist Lock Storage Compartments

• Rear Compartment with Bungie Straps for Tackle Box

• Front and Side Carry Handles with bungie strap fro paddle

All for under $500 bucks, the Mantra is $699

I found if you sit forward of the seat, like on the storage compartment is buckles a little but sitting where you are suppose to sit it is fine. i wanted a light yak to pull over rocks and trees to get into skinny water so you can have everthing. You can't have cheaper yak that is light and super strong. I am very happy with on the 2 quick trips i've done in it.

hope that helps.

[crazywalrus]

welcome aboard mate. Those are some very impressive exploits there. I am sure you will fit in here as there are a lot of very passionate bass and cos fishos on here.

[aussie123]

Nice cod Wayne

I grew up just up the road from Mulwala so I fished it all year round for half my life back in the good days before it got severely plundered.

I mostly fished the upper reaches around the junction at Bundalong and the lower reaches of the Ovens where it meets the Murray at Bundalong.

Ive seen some monster cod in there over the years.

[Angus]

Welcome aboard mate!

Look forward to hearing more about your exploits on the water

Angus

[Luvit]

Thank you for your all for your kind words.

Heading to the Stanley river today to have an explore.

Hope i will have something to report.