queensland NPD Anzac Friday

[Tom B]

Going to go and do battle with the grass at np and hopefully catch some decent bass. ill try to be there as early as possible so probably about 7.30 at forgans if anyone wants to have a fish.

[Terry H]

Best of luck mate. It would appear that there is plenty in there

[Dinodadog]

Early is 5/45am as soon as you can see and this is when the snakes are still asleep. That way you can leave the area before the snakes come out to sun themselves. For this reason avoid open clear bits of ground that is sunny. You are safer where the long grass shades the track.

[EMP]

Dinodadog wrote:

Early is 5/45am as soon as you can see and this is when the snakes are still asleep. That way you can leave the area before the snakes come out to sun themselves. For this reason avoid open clear bits of ground that is sunny. You are safer where the long grass shades the track.

Oh dear, I've always thought cleared spaces were safer........

Thanks for the info, Dino.

EMP

[Terry H]

EMP: I know when you have heaps of long grass everywhere, then a nice walked on track in the middle of it in the sun, you'll most likely find plenty of snakes there. Why? because its the only spot around where they can easily rest and get the sun.

Afterall,they're out there to bask in the sun

[EMP]

TerryH wrote:

EMP: I know when you have heaps of long grass everywhere, then a nice walked on track in the middle of it in the sun, you'll most likely find plenty of snakes there. Why? because its the only spot around where they can easily rest and get the sun.

Afterall,they're out there to bask in the sun

Thanks, Terry.

I thought it might be a bit safer to stay in the clear path. The last time I was at the dam, I was sitting just beside the tall grass. This is making me shudder!

Thanks again.

EMP

[Cowfish13]

Snakes usually won't attack you if your just sitting there. So there is no need to worry about a snake leaping out from behind you EMP.

If you're walking along, and you step on one, it may bite you. They are generally more scared of you, than you are of them:)

[Terry H]

Mate, just walk through, becareful when you're walking. If you see a snake give it time to bugger off.

From what I know, the idea is to make noise to alert the snakes to your position so they can get out of your way. It's when they feel threatened that they will attack.

[Tom B]

Early is 5/45am as soon as you can see and this is when the snakes are still asleep

Looks like it will be an early morning then :laugh:

[rayke1938]

The ranger who was bitten earlier this year was in a cleared mown area. Brown snakes are agressive and will attack if you approach unlike black ones .

Wear thick jeans or similar and a decent pair of boots not shorts and crocs.

Cheers

Ray

[Dinodadog]

Wherever there is big rocks there are usualy snakes, like down near the dam wall, they like to sun themselves and use the heat from the rocks. I usualy watch the ground for snakes and keep an eye on the grass for wasps.

[Tom B]

im definately going to wear long pants but im thinking it might be safer if i wade in the water, that way i only have to face the grass twice,

and thanks for the help guys, anyone thinking of joining me?

[Tom B]

well another disapointing np trip for me, spent 4 hours fishing forgans and bullocky for 1 yellow, i think someone needs to show me the ropes of np cos i never seem to catch fish there.

[Rocket75]

You and me both Tom, I'm on a 4 trip duck at NP...I know they are there, but I can't find em.

Let me know the secret when you get it!

Rocket

[kevinchen19870316]

i was just about to have a go there but it seems i really need to wait for another month or so.

[Dinodadog]

Wind seems to be a dominating factor at NPD. No wind is usualy no fish, light wind hitting your face is good and if a strong wind make sure you are casting with it. If bait fishing from the boat and anchored from the front a light breeze is good as it makes your boat yaw from side to side and cover more ground.

[Tom B]

well the wind wasnt too bad yesterday, but the yellow i got was caught in the bay to the left of forgans and the surface was glass

[jeff f]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

i was just about to have a go there but it seems i really need to wait for another month or so.

planning to hit them with the slugs again kev?

[kevinchen19870316]

lol.

a shallow crank will be the 1st to put on if i brave the grass

[uglyfish]

long pants wont save ya but it will help..snakes will be a bit slower in the mornings now its cooled a bit,but by arfo time they will be more active...especialy in these warmer days...just walk heavy so they can feel ur viberations and bugger off before you get to em..