queensland Wild Wolffdere Bass - Albert River

[Brian D]

Yahoo got a couple. I headed out to the freshwater section of the Albert River for a bit of a reconnaissance mission, heard the bass were active. Went as far as Luscome to see if the water was running and yeap it was sort of

So I headed down stream and tried looked at a few spots before I settled on this one

Started with a ¼ oz black and red spinner and not long before I got a hit on the tail and the spinner came back less its’ feathers. Switched to a white and beige and look what happened!

The switched to a popper and got another.

Got em right here (go to next post up the line).

[Fisher_90]

Beats sitting at home, Thats a Beautiful Spot imagine it after a Huge Downpour. How big was the biggest?

[Brian D]

Only about 40 but they fight a bit better or maybe it was the 2 lb line I was using.

[STU]

Thats awesome brian on surface too great trip

[Brian D]

Cheers Stu but Trip! - it's only ten mins from home! Yahoo looks like I'm buying a canoe.

Appartently they were going to dam it years ago - wish they had done so. See the weir in the back ground, I was down stream of it in case anyone wants to know where.

[Fisher_90]

Is their any tracks to different spots or do u have to make your way through bush?

[Aaron H]

Just got back from an exploring drive, i drove past that weir wall it looks good country, I have a spare yak if u want to borrow it one day, I went a bit further past the Luscombe area, and its a series of runs and pools, I wonder if thats where they get the Mary river cod that the Carpbusters have stocked?

[rayke1938]

Well done Brian . It is good to see you exploring new territory and sharing it with us.

Ray

[Feral]

Very nice Brian!

looks very fishable!

[Brian D]

Aaron H wrote:

Just got back from an exploring drive, i drove past that weir wall it looks good country, I have a spare yak if u want to borrow it one day, I went a bit further past the Luscombe area, and its a series of runs and pools, I wonder if thats where they get the Mary river cod that the Carpbusters have stocked?

Maybe not that weir, not the one on the left Aaron the one on the right. Turn right at Luscombe bridge and pull over about 900 mtres up the hill (maybe a bit more). The other Weir is at Wolffdere which is good for catching dead cows and rubbish.

What's mine is yours Ray - I didn't make, buy it or create it so it's not mine to hide.

Aaron I'm too fat for a yak :laugh: but thanks anyway.:S

[Brian D]

Brian D wrote:

Only about 40 but they fight a bit better or maybe it was the 2 lb line I was using.

Aaron have another look. This weir can't be seen from the road. Luscombe Creek Bridge, the road is Veivers Rd. You can see the weir marked in the UBD street directory.

Mate I'll show you next time you are down this way if you haven't found it yet.

The cod are out near Tabragalba fro my info.

[Brian D]

Well I went to continue my search for the wild beast this morning and thought I would just finish off this spot with a few more picks

Here's a look at where I was this morning (if interested)

and I caught this

here's the weir I have been dribbling about

here's the other side (yuk)

here's the overflow chanel into the bottom pond, I wonder how many fish go for the slippery slide

I tried poppers and spinners again with many attacks, tail smacks and nibbles but only 1 little one this morning.

[Brian D]

Fisher_90 wrote:

Is their any tracks to different spots or do u have to make your way through bush?

Sorry Fisher I missed that question. As to the tracks some yes and some not. The weir has a well worn path but some of the other spots are a hassle.

I am very concerned about snapping a rod so I'll look at taking some old 2 pieces when I do the rough country. I'll also put my work boots and some long pants on in the future.

I don't know but a canoe is becoming very appealing. I might just wait for Aaron to have a go with his yaks then decide. I was watching an archer fish this morning on the other side of the bank, I could get to it but with a yak!

[Dinodadog]

Gee Whiz Brian,well done on the captures and you sure know how to tease a guy. I was reared on creek fishing for bass or [pearch down my way] It is my no 1 style of fishing. By the photo's it realy looks fishy. I'll wait till you have some fun down there befofe I go. ha ha

Dino

[Malcolm]

Looks a great time Brian good on ya

[Aaron H]

Found them both mate, the first one on the left had kids riding through the pipes, I didn't see where u access the second one drove past and saw the wall, do u crash through the bush? good looking water unerneath it, above it looke like it was full of algae

[Brian D]

Mate I didn't know you could see the wall, must be the old eyes again.

Turn right at Luscombe Bridge onto Veiners Ct then follow that for about 900mtres. Don't have to charge through the push that way.

Better still just pick me up on the way past;)

[Brian D]

Dinodadog wrote:

Gee Whiz Brian,well done on the captures and you sure know how to tease a guy. I was reared on creek fishing for bass or [pearch down my way] It is my no 1 style of fishing. By the photo's it realy looks fishy. I'll wait till you have some fun down there befofe I go. ha ha

Dino

Stay away Dino, you catch too many fish:woohoo: :laugh: .

I got a real buzz out of catching them wild, dam fishing gets a bit like shooting ducks in a pond.

[Aaron H]

Yeah drove down the vievers rd (missus driving me taking in the scenery) I have great fishing spot radar:laugh: sawe the wall from the road the photos u got show that algae looking stuff, might have a sticky beak after work tommorrow;)

[Aaron H]

Brian D wrote:

Aaron H wrote:

Just got back from an exploring drive, i drove past that weir wall it looks good country, I have a spare yak if u want to borrow it one day, I went a bit further past the Luscombe area, and its a series of runs and pools, I wonder if thats where they get the Mary river cod that the Carpbusters have stocked?

Maybe not that weir, not the one on the left Aaron the one on the right. Turn right at Luscombe bridge and pull over about 900 mtres up the hill (maybe a bit more). The other Weir is at Wolffdere which is good for catching dead cows and rubbish.

What's mine is yours Ray - I didn't make, buy it or create it so it's not mine to hide.

Aaron I'm too fat for a yak :laugh: but thanks anyway.:S

Mate I saw how quick u got from the car park to the piupeline at NP dam after I sent u the pic, there is a bit of fitness left in ya mate, u will be right on a yak, besides thanks to Angus getting me the cushy viking seats, its luxury all the way, more comfy than my tinny:laugh:

[Brian D]

Aaron H wrote:

Yeah drove down the vievers rd (missus driving me taking in the scenery) I have great fishing spot radar:laugh: sawe the wall from the road the photos u got show that algae looking stuff, might have a sticky beak after work tommorrow;)

Gezz mate you know how to ferret out a fishing spot.

Below the wall are some huge scales from something big. Jack or Cod I would guess. They looked as big as barra scales. Do cod have scales?

If you think the yak will float me I'm keen to try. My balance should be good (better then eyesight). But can we wait till it warms up? :S Ha just call me Chilly D!ck!

[ellicat]

That's a great looking spot Brian. Some nice wild bass too. Ripper!

[James W]

some real pretty bass from a real pretty part of the river..looks nice

[Brian D]

Last night young Hocko rang at 6.25pm (while the weather report was on ) to see if I was fishing today - dur dumb question Dan.

So off we head at about 5am to a spot along the Albert, I saying to Dan \"mate you are in for something special\" but I don't think he actually believed me.

Check out the arc in the 7'2\" bream stick

And the reason

Well end result is about 6 wild bass landed and another couple of bust offs with about a few spat hooks. From the 1st cast it was on. My little chopper popper was the star of the day but spinners were good too. I lost another spinner skirt today to a greedy something.

He believes me now. Smask smash smash on the surface, so much action it sends you insane

[James W]

great pics in there..good onya dan..well done:)

[Brian D]

Yeah guys thanks it's great. It could be prettier but for the rubbish left lying around from the idiot grubs.

Oh the fat guy got a couple too

[Dinodadog]

Well done Brian and Dan, ya know I wont be able to stay away from there for to long. ha ha [your right for a few weeks as I'll be away]

Dino

[Tim a]

Good stuff BD. Is it true the wild ones fight much harder than the impoundment fish?

[Angus]

Wow. I did not even know that place existed. Well done mate thats the good stuff.

Angus

[Brian D]

Tim a wrote:

Good stuff BD. Is it true the wild ones fight much harder than the impoundment fish?

I feel they do Tim. Have another look at the shot of Dan, not only has the rod got a nice arc to it but have a look at the expression on his face, his teeth are clinched. It all is realative tio the gear.

Dan was loaded with 4lb fireline and 8lb trace, light bream rod and 1500 series reel. So on that gear yeap they fight hard.

[Brian D]

Well day 3 and it's a worry. I went back half expecting another amazing surface display and half expecting a shut down. Small pond lots of lures cast in every direction = shut down. However I'm still keen until I find that the pond has been over taken by some smelly blue green algae crap.

Anyway not deterred too much I let go with the fizzers (thanks Schultzy) and land a mean little 40cm. He jump and slapped around like a togo on steriods. Notice how beat up he is compared to the nice pretty dam fish.

After that there was very little surface action, proberbly to do with no bugs flying around. So I packed up and headed north down river. Feeling a little disponded I cme accross another nice looking hole

First cast and smacko, this little fellow hits like a marlin (well poetic license applied)

I know it's only another small bass but have a look where I got it and what I caught it on. (Lure is sitting on the fish)

Moral of the story \"Go Wild\"

[Brian D]

PS and the star of the show (Schultzy says there are better australian made versions) which I will be seeking out.

[Tim a]

Loving it BD! Keep the good reports coming!

[Plastic Man]

nice brian bass on the surface going wild for sure good on ya mate

[ellicat]

You've got a great spot there Brian. Very satisfying in the wild hey. Keep doing it:)

[STU]

Top stuff brian and dan you dont get them on surface everywhere that often so well done

[Feral]

Lovely looking spot Brian, nice fish!

[adventure_angler]

Brian, thats a great looking spot you have found. Wild bass on poppers, gotta be hard to beat that!

-Nelson-

[Hocko]

They were my first on any type of lure. Those surface hits give the best adrenelin rush. Thanks for the great day out Brian! Dan

[jonathan6580]

Had a look at the spot below the weir today with the intention of giving it a try on Wednesday. One thing that concerns me though is whether or not this weir is Luscombe weir, as fishing is prohibited from the weir to 120metres downstream. I notice there is a sign post down at the bank but the sign has been removed and I cant find any info on the net as to the exact location of Luscombe weir. If anyone could advice if this is Luscombe weir or not as I dont want to be fishing in closed water.

Thanks