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Pete62
30-09-2008, 12:54 PM
Hi all, with only 17 sleeps to go I thought I would put up a thread to see who was going to be on the dam during our week.
We will be doing the long haul overnight on the 17th October, dropping in to introduce ourselves to Foxie and his credit card machine then heading out to set up camp.
We will be there for the full week leaving on the 25th.
Red Toyota Kluger, unpainted Sea Jay 40 Yamaha and proudly displayed red Ausfish stickers on the bow.
I would like to thank all those who have shared their knowledge and tips to this untested but very keen Barramundi fisherman and hope to put some faces to names during that week.
Cheers, Pete
Good luck mate. Get the good oil from John & Jackie. Keep and eye on any reports in the lead up as they may have hints for techniques that are working in the current conditions. Most important, Don't forget to have a good time at it.
Cheers Roo.
Jungle Jim
30-09-2008, 01:38 PM
Pete
My wife and i will be there from 20-25th.
It's our first impoundment barra trip too so we'll be madly trawling through this sight and digesting as much info as possible in the next few weeks.
We have a green Land Rover towing a black stacer side console with a 60hp yammie on the back. Our boat is called "THE OFFICE"
We'll definitely come and say G'day.
Being our first trip we'd be keen to swap or share ideas on what is or isn't working throughout the week.
see you there
Jim
Pete62
30-09-2008, 01:53 PM
Good one Jim, r u camping? We have a guide booked for Sunday the 19th so with what info fellow Ausfishers have imparted, picking Foxie and Jackies brains and the guide we should be in with a good shot. Look forward to meeting u both. Cheer's Pete.
Peter4
30-09-2008, 01:53 PM
We'll see you there Pete.
Kyle & I will be there from 23 - 26 October.
White Horizon Stalker 400 with 40 hp Honda four stroke tiller steer....towed by maroon Mitsubishi Challenger.
Regs
Pete
Jungle Jim
30-09-2008, 02:06 PM
Mate we are in one of the cabins there.
We've never been there before and figured less time putting up tents meant more time enjoying a few quiet bundy's.;D
Jim
Peter4
30-09-2008, 02:09 PM
Mate we are in one of the cabins there.
We've never been there before and figured less time putting up tents meant more time enjoying a few quiet bundy's.;D
Jim
We are also in a cabin Jim (there are only four) but we spend all of the daylight hours on the water!;) ;)
Pete62 is from Coffs Harbour, we're from Redlands (Brissy) - where are you coming from?
Jungle Jim
30-09-2008, 02:20 PM
Mate we are coming up from Capalaba... small world it is
Jim
Peter4
30-09-2008, 02:24 PM
lol - we're at Alex Hills!
Pete62
30-09-2008, 02:26 PM
Hey Pete, good one, I was hoping u were still on the hook. Jim, cabins sounds like the way to go, air con and all.
Cheers, Pete.
Peter4
30-09-2008, 02:36 PM
Hey Pete, good one, I was hoping u were still on the hook. Jim, cabins sounds like the way to go, air con and all.
Cheers, Pete.
Yeah Pete,
We're hoping for a repeat of October 2007 and January 2008 after donut trips in March and August.....
We are so time conscious that we hit the dam pre-dawn at usually come in just before dusk. In the cabin all meals are eaten using disposable cutlery, plastic plates & bowls and styrofoam cups so we don't have to waste time cleaning up or washing up!!
Any food in a ready to eat packet is good! Weather is warming up nicely and little or no rain forecast for your/our stay.......
You might say we are a little bit keen to catch fish;)
Pete
Pete62
30-09-2008, 02:50 PM
Yeh Pete I can imagine you will be very keen, as we are. If I am correct the full moon falls on the 17th so after reading some promising reports on dusk onwards successes we will be keen to have a go at those times as well.
Cheers,Pete
Peter4
30-09-2008, 02:58 PM
Full moon is 15 October. We were there for the full moon in October 2007 but only fished daylight hours. The problem with the full moon is that a heap of trollers come to Monduran and work the main basin all night.
Makes both ramps very busy. If you're in the cabins then the dirt ramps is bigger, closer and easier to access than the concrete ramp. The Kluger should handle the dusty, slippery slope......
The bite last year was hot for just about everyone - except Steve B who eventually came good! Hot temps, still days and the occasional storm all helped.
Let's hope it's the same this year.
Pete
Jungle Jim
30-09-2008, 03:13 PM
jeez guys talk about whet the appettite...!!:D
i thought i was keen before...!
Jim
Peter4
30-09-2008, 03:22 PM
Don't get too excited Jim.
When the barra don't want to play it can be a long hard slog.......having said that there's nothing like having one on the end of your line........
Here's some pics to whet your appetite even more.....;)
Pete62
30-09-2008, 03:27 PM
Pete, sounds like the full moon brings out all the hopeful. I will shoot u an email with my mobile # if u want to do the same i will text u with all the good news b4 u arrive.
Cheers, pete.
Jungle Jim
30-09-2008, 03:33 PM
Peter 4
I can tell you've done this before...
thanks for the tips on plastic plates and the closer dirt ramp..
these little tricks of the trade hey...
we are starting to pack this weekend.
rods check
reels check
oversized net big enough to swat jumbo jets with check
rum check
coke check
plastic knives, forks and plates check (thanks peter4)
ill be spooling up 2 reels on the weekend with 30lb tufline and doing the owner ring and hook upgrade on some/most lures.
you can't half tell im a barra virgin...;)
Jim
Peter4
30-09-2008, 03:45 PM
I have 30lb tufline on a couple of reels and match it up with 60lb Black Magic supple trace leader (Erskine Twisted Leader).......
Owner ST-66 hooks are best and Hyperwire rings or Halco 4XXX rings....
If you have a pool play around with the weights on your lures so they suspend/rise slowly or sink slowly........
Pete
Tropicaltrout
30-09-2008, 06:58 PM
Yeah Pete me and the little lass might be there I may duck up friday arvo and fish the weekend, after the mayheme of the comp thing will probably be a touch quieter people wise so will see how we go, if not the weekend after.
Either way will keep a eye out
Nath
Nath, me and a mate are up on the first weekend in November, introduceing our Dads to a bit of IBD, is that when you were thinking??
:P Dont forget some plastics guys 110 & 130mm slick rigs ( Evil Minnow + black & Gold) upgrade the jig heads to Nitros though !
Chris
flairj
30-09-2008, 09:30 PM
White 4m stacer bass elite towed by a Pajero.
No doubt I'll be there on the Sunday
And a little appetite whetter....... buy a couple of River2Sea Kong Jnr Swimbaits from a BCF in the floating version and throw them around dawn and dusk. Lets just say the last couple of Sunday evenings there have been some large implosion feeding sessions on them slow to medium rolled across the surface.
Steve B
30-09-2008, 09:38 PM
Geez Josh,
that looks like Robo-fish!!!!.
I would see you there sunday, but its Footy final weekend!!!
have a good trip mate.
cheers steve
Whitto
01-10-2008, 06:52 AM
Will be at Mondy 8/9/10 Oct...back to Strathpine on Friday arvo before the onslaught of the Family Comp....will be in the Top Camp site area.....White Rodeo/Stessco tinnie......Cheers Whitto
flairj
01-10-2008, 05:08 PM
Yeah....... late scratching. Just found out the family fishing comp is this weekend from the guys at Tackleworld.
Apparently last year they had 730+ entrants! Even if that is 3 in a boat and lots lots of kids that's like 250 boats. So I'll give it a miss this weekend me thinks. It would have been great to meet a lot of Ausfishers out there but walking 4km to get back to the boat after launching is enough to keep me away.
Hope it's a good weekend for those going though. Hey, matbe I should hit Awoonga this weekend then
Josh
Awoonga
01-10-2008, 05:37 PM
Yeah....... late scratching. Just found out the family fishing comp is this weekend from the guys at Tackleworld.
Apparently last year they had 730+ entrants! Even if that is 3 in a boat and lots lots of kids that's like 250 boats. So I'll give it a miss this weekend me thinks. It would have been great to meet a lot of Ausfishers out there but walking 4km to get back to the boat after launching is enough to keep me away.
Hope it's a good weekend for those going though. Hey, matbe I should hit Awoonga this weekend then
Josh
....................You are more than welcome Josh...Max walking distance here is only about a K....;D ;D All uphill >:( Its called the Awoonga fitness trail
Whitto
01-10-2008, 05:48 PM
Yeah....... late scratching. Just found out the family fishing comp is this weekend from the guys at Tackleworld.
Apparently last year they had 730+ entrants! Even if that is 3 in a boat and lots lots of kids that's like 250 boats. So I'll give it a miss this weekend me thinks. It would have been great to meet a lot of Ausfishers out there but walking 4km to get back to the boat after launching is enough to keep me away.
Hope it's a good weekend for those going though. Hey, matbe I should hit Awoonga this weekend then
JoshJosh....The Winn Family Comp is on the 11/12 October....not this weekend......unless there is some other comp that I'm not aware of....thats why I'm going 8/9/10 October
Tropicaltrout
01-10-2008, 07:42 PM
Yeah Brian Mate I will be up there the weekend after the comp but will be there for the two weeks from the 8th to the 23rd of november
scoota_74
02-10-2008, 09:18 PM
Hey Josh that robo-lure of yours, how do you go about rigging somthing like that?
themissus
07-10-2008, 01:07 PM
You luck buggers!! Must nearly be down to counting sleeps by now!! Good luck!! Looking forward to the reports!!
Cheers Kim.
Pete62
07-10-2008, 02:09 PM
Hey, thanks Kim, If we have half as much fun as you 2 had last trip we will be stoked. I have high hopes but also realise as a newbie to the Barra I have to put my head down an put into practice what I have learned from the helpful folk at Ausfish.
I have been out bashing the credit card today, all stuff I MUST have u understand, twisted leaders and hook upgrades to do tonight. Counting sleeps? One of the boys is counting hours:-/
Cheers, Pete
Peter4
07-10-2008, 02:50 PM
Counting sleeps? One of the boys is counting hours
LOL - you guys have got it bad! ;D ;D
Remember, there is no cure for IBD and I guarantee that a visit to Monduran will make it worse, not better, regardless of the outcome.......
Pete62
07-10-2008, 03:25 PM
Hey pete, don't u start, u are one of the main offenders, getting me all excited. When u get a text message from me next Sunday open it at your peril.:o
Cheers, Pete.
Jungle Jim
07-10-2008, 03:31 PM
. Counting sleeps? One of the boys is counting hours:-/
Of course we are........................ 301 and counting.
i've sorted everything out bar leader solutions.
i was thinking of running a bimini albrighted to 80lb for slick rigs
and
a bimini to twisted leader on separate rod for hard bodies.
someone told me the other day that slickies don't swim well on twisted leaders.
i'd be interested to hear anyones opinions either way...
any help appreciated.
JIM
Peter4
07-10-2008, 03:39 PM
Hey pete, don't u start, u are one of the main offenders, getting me all excited. When u get a text message from me next Sunday open it at your peril.:o
Cheers, Pete.
What.....? I didn't do anything...........;)
Jungle Jim
07-10-2008, 03:45 PM
i'm with you pete 62...
pete4 sends me all these photos of these big girls (he also sent a couple of pics of barra) then tells me not to get too excited....
Jim
Peter4
07-10-2008, 03:49 PM
You blokes are just ganging up on me.......
BTW Jim, single strand leaders for slickrigs and frogs (80lb) and twisted leaders (60lb) for hardbodies are my preference........others may differ.
PS Have never caught a barra on a slickrig or frog!!
Jungle Jim
07-10-2008, 04:04 PM
thank for the tip on leaders
it's probably one of those things if you don't know (which i don't) you just ask as many people as possible and go with the concensus.
and unitl i get up there and give it a go ----- that'll have to do.
Jim
Jim, I only run single strand 60lb leader and so far only the missus has lost one to a bite through......best 2 were 115 and 117 and they very nearly got through the 60....it was worn almost flat in places. we had 80 on the spin gear but had to run very short leaders as the knot didn't like going through the single foot guides too well. I might try it again on the baitcaster next time as the dual foot guides might handle the clunky knot a bit better.
Good luck
Cheers Roo.
chewy01
07-10-2008, 04:56 PM
what i dont get with these leadders is why they fail so much in fresh water.Back when i used to bait fish salties i used a 6 kg mono main line and 10 sometimes 15kg leader if we were fishing really diabolical country.We lost an occaisional one round the trees but not normally rubbed /bitten through.?any thoughts?
Steve B
07-10-2008, 09:09 PM
Jim,
I am yet to be convinced the twisted leader is all that its cracked up to be. I can find more faults than good with them. Snaps..bad...twists get snot weed caught in them and they are just too chunky through runners and in the water.
I have never had 60lb straight leader fail yet (including with plastics). I have been converted by Roo and Jas W to the slim beauty knot to join leader and braid. It is the best knot I have ever used. tie lure on with loop knot. All easy to tie, and simple.
Owner upgrades are a must as you said!!
good luck with the trip mate.
cheers steve
The dirt Ramp is no longer dusty as it got a black top dressing on the 30th of last month. Cheers Voda
pontificator
08-10-2008, 12:19 AM
We were in the next cabin to Peter4 in October last year, he and his son are indeed men on a mission and fully deserve their great results!
We will be there this year around the full moon in Nov, and hope that both ramps are running this year.
My tip is think about how much you need to keep the hooks in the fish -v- how much you need to keep the hooks out of yourself. Barbed -v-crushed barbed hooks need to be considered in terms of personal resilience -v- a drive to Bundy and a visit to a busy emergency dept-you could lose a day or so...... and there is that poster from the hospital at the campground kiosk that says to leave all of the treble behind when cutting off the 'offending' fish.
I have squashed down all my barbs, and have a set of mini boltcutters (8") in my boat to help the less fortunate - ST66 or 6XVMCs might be a bit of a test for lesser tools.
Rick K
Big_Ren
08-10-2008, 07:19 AM
Jim,
I am yet to be convinced the twisted leader is all that its cracked up to be. I can find more faults than good with them. Snaps..bad...twists get snot weed caught in them and they are just too chunky through runners and in the water.
Jim, I'm with Steve on this....I will never ever use a twisted leader again after a quality crosslock snap opened up on a good fish like it was on honeymoon. Snaps are the weak link, and I would not trust using the leader again even if only one of the strands got a good scuffing. Everyone has their favourites I guess....mine's wind-ons and loop knots.
Rick, the boltcutters are a great idea. Hope I never have to use mine. Steve would also have some professional advice about the management of embedded trebles. I think leaving the entire treble in is sensible as it gives the medicos something to work with. Unless you are lightly pinned of course.
Cheers
Paul
SQUIDDA
08-10-2008, 08:09 AM
Will be at Mondy 16th 17th 18th Oct.Camping.Unpainted Hornet.Old blue ute.
Pete62
08-10-2008, 08:26 AM
Hey Squidda, thanks for letting me know, will catch up for sure,camping also. Is there better or worse areas to set up? have been advised not to close to the kitchen.
Steve B or Roo, with the slim Beauty can I asume when making the knot the figure 8 part is done on the leader?
Thanks Pete.
Big_Ren
08-10-2008, 08:49 AM
Hey Squidda, thanks for letting me know, will catch up for sure,camping also. Is there better or worse areas to set up? have been advised not to close to the kitchen.
Steve B or Roo, with the slim Beauty can I asume when making the knot the figure 8 part is done on the leader?
Thanks Pete.
Hi Pete
I can answer that for the boys if you like. Yes the figure 8 is tied in the leader first. Make sure it's a proper figure 8 and not a granny knot.
Cheers
Paul
Pete62
08-10-2008, 09:05 AM
Thanks Paul, I watched the video on utube and it was a yank doing it on Fly line so I wanted to make sure.
Cheers, Pete.
Jungle Jim
08-10-2008, 01:03 PM
until today i'd been thinking bimini onto improved albright...
then out of the blue a few guys start saying go the slim beauty - which makes sense given that the main concern i had with the albright was a rather thick tag end from the 60-80lb leader facing forward when going through the guides.
so i pop downstairs to the library find a guide to the slim beauty and from the look of iy, the forward most part fo the knot actually tucks under itself with the tag ends comign out toward the middle to back of the knot.
sure the thick leader is still at the front of the knot but at least its not a pointy tagg end facing directly forward and smashing into every guide as it passess.
the slim beauty looks the business to me... thanks to all those who posted.
Jim
Pete62
08-10-2008, 01:53 PM
Hey Jim, how many hours now?
I think for us newbies it's going to come down to personal choice and the lads r good enough to give us there opinions and options its up to us to work out the details.
I am not a fan of the Bimini, it just seems too bulky, but I was never very good at it so that was probably the main problem.
I went shopping, again, yesterday and bought the makings for the JE twisted leaders so I will make some of those up and as Pete4 said just use them on hardbodies and 60 via a slim beauty(video on utube) for the plackies.
Bear in mind the JE twisted leaders are only short and don't go through the guides.
Cheers, Pete.
Peter4
08-10-2008, 02:44 PM
[quote=Pete62;909503] Bear in mind the JE twisted leaders are only short and don't go through the guides. [quote]
If you make 'em right they will have a small bead to stop them going through the guides.
Happy with either an allbright or slim beauty connection straight to the main line.....no failures yet (fingers crossed!);)
Pete62
08-10-2008, 03:16 PM
Hey Pete, gonna have a go at making up the JE's tonight, let u know how I go. Went to Mo Tackle, big hole on the display wall where the frogs and Hollowbellies r supposed to be, my bestest mate there told me he would try to snavle me a few pack of each if they come in in time.
Geez if I buy anymore gear i'm gunna need a support vechile.
Cheers, Pete
Big_Ren
08-10-2008, 03:23 PM
Hey Pete
Just remember to whack a little glow bead (slightly bigger than your tip runner) or similar on top of the crimp to protect your top runner.
Cheers
Paul
Pete62
08-10-2008, 03:34 PM
Hey Paul, thanks bud, I printed off the thread from Mak579 dated 4/9/07 and took it shopping so I have got some of the beads.
Cheers, Pete
BTW sweet ride..............
Big_Ren
08-10-2008, 04:05 PM
Hey Paul, thanks bud, I printed off the thread from Mak579 dated 4/9/07 and took it shopping so I have got some of the beads.
Cheers, Pete
BTW sweet ride..............
Thanks Pete.....boat goes better when Ben doesn't try to tow entire fence lines behind her;)
Cheers
Paul
themissus
08-10-2008, 04:31 PM
Thanks Pete.....boat goes better when Ben doesn't try to tow entire fence lines behind her;)
Cheers
Paul
There is years left in that one yet!!
Pete, Foxie has both hollowbellies and frogs. Give him a call he may be able to put you some aside.
Cheers Kim.
Big_Ren
08-10-2008, 05:32 PM
There is years left in that one yet!!
Pete, Foxie has both hollowbellies and frogs. Give him a call he may be able to put you some aside.
Cheers Kim.
I reckon Kim....we'll milk it for all it's worth;)
Cheers
Paul
China
08-10-2008, 06:02 PM
Hi Pete I will be up there from the twentyfourth Oct until the thirtfirst Oct, I am staying in the last house before the dirt boat ramp with seven others. Drop in for a cold one before you go. Regards Brian.
Boys, Im a big fan of K.I.S.S, so with leaders, for me its straight Penn 10X 80lb, a loop knot at the lure, allbrite at the other end, a dab of super glue rolled between my wet finger and thumb to smooth out the bulkiness of the knot and add a bit of insurace.
Yeah yeah yeah, I know, I should be able to tie a knot that doesnt need to be glued, I can tie the bimini twist thingy, and know how to do a twisted leader whatsit, but couldnt be bothered, these are barra, not grander marlin, WTF, it works for me
Whitto
09-10-2008, 07:34 AM
Im the same Brian....Albright knot and a loop knot to the lure...Your abit flasher than me putting super glue on the knot to lock it....Ill put your tip into practice it seems to make sense....Im not into rocket science u can eventually dissapear up your own ar.s.....things are looking good Brian.....Cheers Whitto
Pete62
09-10-2008, 07:36 AM
Kim, thanks for the heads up.
Brian, I will def drop in to say hi, and hopefully gloat.
BR65, def a fan of the KISS mantality, have some 80 and superglue on board.
Paul, obviously a story in that one, look forward 2 the details.
Cheers, Pete.
Steve B
09-10-2008, 08:25 AM
There is years left in that one yet!!
Pete, Foxie has both hollowbellies and frogs. Give him a call he may be able to put you some aside.
Cheers Kim.
Kim, peter's and fellas,
Foxie doesnt have hollwbellys as such, BUT he has another couple of plastics that are almost identical. The pick is the Manns Hardnose, which I believe are as good as hollowbellies. As the name says the hard nose helps hold the hook in position better. I like the action and I can guarantee they catch fish! I find they are stronger and more robust in general, although their colours are not as refined as hollowbellys
The name of the other brand escapes me...something ....lichous!! I haven't had a chance to use them yet but they look absolutely superb....the best colours too. Very very very similar to hollowbellies and hardnoses.
Big Ren, thanks for explaining slim beauty for me. Its a great little knot. I have been meaning to buzz you and barby boy Benny for a chat, but I have been working and crook. PM me you mobile again...I wiped my PM tray the other day and forgot to write it down!! you too Ben.
As for trebbles, Just leave the WHOLE trebble in your finger (or wherever you have been stung)...we or the hospital will be able to get it out one way or anoother;);D
Cheers steve
DEANO68
09-10-2008, 08:43 AM
Kim, peter's and fellas,
Foxie doesnt have hollwbellys as such, BUT he has another couple of plastics that are almost identical. The pick is the Manns Hardnose, which I beleive are better than hollowbellies. As the name says the hard nose helps hold the hook in a set position without supa glue:P They have a better action and I can guarantee they catch fish! (more than one on the same platic without it getting destroyed is always a bonus too!!)
The name of the other brand escapes me...something ....lichous!! I havent had a chance to use them yet but they look absolutely superb....the best colours too. Very very very similar to hollowbellies and hardnoses.
Big Ren, thanks for explaining slim beauty for me. Its a great little knot. I have been meaning to buzz you and barby boy Benny for a chat, but I have been working and crook. PM me you mobile again...I wiped my PM tray the other day and forgot to write it down!! you too Ben.
As for trebbles, Just leave the WHOLE trebble in your finger (or wherever you have been stung)...we or the hospital will be able to get it out one way or anoother;);D
Cheers steve
How are ya steve,, they are called shad a lichous, can be rigged weedless on a 6/0 or 7/0 worm hook great amoungst the weeds and swim awsome..
deano....
Peter4
09-10-2008, 08:44 AM
As for trebbles, Just leave the WHOLE trebble in your finger (or wherever you have been stung)...we or the hospital will be able to get it out one way or anoother
Thanks Steve,
Great info (as usual).....
Speaking from experience (with trebbles) I cut mine short only so I could continue fishing - what can I say, it was a hot bite and I did manage a 97 with the trebble barb in my thumb!
But the hospital did rous on me big time and the doc had to go on a cutting and digging expedition to get the offending bit of metal out of the digit.....
So listen to the paramedic - leave as much of the trebble hanging out as possible;D
Pete
Awoonga
09-10-2008, 09:25 AM
Kim, peter's and fellas,
Foxie doesnt have hollwbellys as such, BUT he has another couple of plastics that are almost identical. The pick is the Manns Hardnose, which I beleive are better than hollowbellies. As the name says the hard nose helps hold the hook in a set position without supa glue:P They have a better action and I can guarantee they catch fish! (more than one on the same platic without it getting destroyed is always a bonus too!!)
The name of the other brand escapes me...something ....lichous!! I havent had a chance to use them yet but they look absolutely superb....the best colours too. Very very very similar to hollowbellies and hardnoses.
Big Ren, thanks for explaining slim beauty for me. Its a great little knot. I have been meaning to buzz you and barby boy Benny for a chat, but I have been working and crook. PM me you mobile again...I wiped my PM tray the other day and forgot to write it down!! you too Ben.
As for trebbles, Just leave the WHOLE trebble in your finger (or wherever you have been stung)...we or the hospital will be able to get it out one way or anoother;);D
Cheers steve Steve so you can give me a undertaking that on the Barra tour you wont be using the hollowbellys ;D ::) ???? And at Monduran yesterday what caught the fish ?? Just ask Woodsy
Big_Ren
09-10-2008, 09:31 AM
PM sent Stevo.
Hey Steve,
They are called Dolphins aren't they?
Boys, Im a big fan of K.I.S.S, so with leaders, for me its straight Penn 10X 80lb, a loop knot at the lure, allbrite at the other end, a dab of super glue rolled between my wet finger and thumb to smooth out the bulkiness of the knot and add a bit of insurace.
Yeah yeah yeah, I know, I should be able to tie a knot that doesnt need to be glued, I can tie the bimini twist thingy, and know how to do a twisted leader whatsit, but couldnt be bothered, these are barra, not grander marlin, WTF, it works for me
Hey Brian ........ After your Awoonga trip using plastics , please let us know if change your opinions on leader:-/
Chris
Steve B
09-10-2008, 11:34 AM
Steve so you can give me a undertaking that on the Barra tour you wont be using the hollowbellys ;D ::) ???? And at Monduran yesterday what caught the fish ?? Just ask Woodsy
Hey Trev,
Ha Ha I might use them in ABT..see what the conditions produce...Frogs might even be the go;););D I have a couple of packs if Hollwbellies just in case. I just wanted to let people know about other similar products they may not have seen yet (ie hardnoses and shadilcious).....i doubt this little black duck will derail the hollowbelly juganaught. ;) ;D
I havent spoken to Woodsy yet, how did you go??
cheers mate Steve
Hey Trev,
I might use them..dunno...see what happens. I have a couple of packs and I like them too, I like the others better thats all. As I am not sponsored by anyone, so I dont mind telling people about other products they might not have seen yet (ie hardnoses and shadilcious).....i doubt this little black duck will derail the hollowbelly juganaught. ;) ;D
I havent spoken to Woodsy yet, how did you go??
Steve
Throw em all in :P
Chris
Awoonga
09-10-2008, 03:20 PM
My thoughts on Monduran....As jason says uneducated fish...they must be.. We fished a bit in "B"... Boats boats and more boats... lost count of how many boats in there but there fishing etiquette leaves a lot to be desired... We where tied up to a tree fishing a point not only did they travel between us and the point they fished it as well... And when a fish was caught ... like bees to a honeypot...
Peter4
09-10-2008, 03:38 PM
Bloody rude blowflies......by the time you tell them to bugger off it's too late, the fish have been spooked.....
Big_Ren
09-10-2008, 03:48 PM
My thoughts on Monduran....As jason says uneducated fish...they must be.. We fished a bit in "B"... Boats boats and more boats... lost count of how many boats in there but there fishing etiquette leaves a lot to be desired... We where tied up to a tree fishing a point not only did they travel between us and the point they fished it as well... And when a fish was caught ... like bees to a honeypot...
Gidday Trev
You must have been fishing Gay Bay as Foxie and Steve call it....every man is on top of each other.
The bees are thick in B Bay that's for sure.......we have fallen victim to the invading hordes more than a handful of times. Apparently two smoke engines, loud noise and bad banjo music do not put the barra down;D
Pete62
09-10-2008, 03:48 PM
It's the same on any waterway, creek, estuary even the bloody ocean................and jetskis................. don't even start......................
Cheers, Pete.
Whitto
09-10-2008, 04:03 PM
My thoughts on Monduran....As jason says uneducated fish...they must be.. We fished a bit in "B"... Boats boats and more boats... lost count of how many boats in there but there fishing etiquette leaves a lot to be desired... We where tied up to a tree fishing a point not only did they travel between us and the point they fished it as well... And when a fish was caught ... like bees to a honeypot... Im guessing you were at Monduran on the weekend Trev....Thats one reasons I try to get up there during the week....just to try and Di..kh..d proof my time up there....sometimes it even works>:(
darylive
09-10-2008, 04:49 PM
Im guessing you were at Monduran on the weekend Trev....Thats one reasons I try to get up there during the week....just to try and Di..kh..d proof my time up there....sometimes it even works>:(
So Whitto I am guessing you won't be there this weekend ;D
Whitto
09-10-2008, 05:11 PM
So Whitto I am guessing you won't be there this weekend ;D I love your thinking Dazza......There is no way...far to many people for me mate.....all bays will be Gay Bay this weekend...although there is always a hidey hole somewhere.....Have a great weekend and good luck if your competing or not
darylive
09-10-2008, 05:43 PM
There is a meet and greet at Johns landing. I might go that way I think, chase the little red barra.
Awoonga
09-10-2008, 05:51 PM
The bees are thick in B Bay that's for sure.......we have fallen victim to the invading hordes more than a handful of times. Apparently two smoke engines, loud noise and bad banjo music do not put the barra down;D .........yes thats it Those Monduran Barra love Banjo music... And the more smoke engines the better..
Hey Brian ........ After your Awoonga trip using plastics , please let us know if change your opinions on leader:-/
Chris
Mate, in a ludicris sort of way, I hope Im back here next week sprouting the virtues of twisted over straight leader, at least it will mean I have seen a fish.
Big water, no experience there, weather looking crap, full moon crowds, should be great, cant wait;D
Whitto
09-10-2008, 07:44 PM
There is a meet and greet at Johns landing. I might go that way I think, chase the little red barra. Yeah had a look at that thread looks like a fair old roll up going....should make for an interesting weekend if it's anything like the Muster:D
Peter4
09-10-2008, 07:45 PM
Brian - Just remember to drive straight past Mondy....no matter how great the urge is to turn right!!!!:o
Brian - Just remember to drive straight past Mondy....no matter how great the urge is to turn right!!!!:o
Pete, I THINK I can do it, but Im a bit worried the old ute will be on auto pilot and who knows what will ahppen lol.
Nah, she'll be right, choof off tomorrow arvo after a short day at the slave pit, head up, get an early night, then see what happens Sat mornng, looking forward to some new ground, besides, I can allways call in on the way back Monday for a quick fix of timber bashing;)
darylive
09-10-2008, 09:05 PM
Mate, in a ludicris sort of way, I hope Im back here next week sprouting the virtues of twisted over straight leader, at least it will mean I have seen a fish.
Big water, no experience there, weather looking crap, full moon crowds, should be great, cant wait;D
Yeh good luck with that! ::)
My thoughts on Monduran....As jason says uneducated fish...they must be.. We fished a bit in "B"... Boats boats and more boats... lost count of how many boats in there but there fishing etiquette leaves a lot to be desired... We where tied up to a tree fishing a point not only did they travel between us and the point they fished it as well... And when a fish was caught ... like bees to a honeypot...
We found a nice little technique to deal with those that feel the need to troll between you & the point being fished ........... while they are still a distance away - start casting towards them ....... we found that they very quickly worked out what we were trying to do ............. If they didn't they risked a lure landing in their boat;D
Awoonga
09-10-2008, 09:57 PM
We found a nice little technique to deal with those that feel the need to troll between you & the point being fished ........... while they are still a distance away - start casting towards them ....... we found that they very quickly worked out what we were trying to do ............. If they didn't they risked a lure landing in their boat;D Made no diff...Tried that....
Awoonga
09-10-2008, 09:58 PM
Pete, I THINK I can do it, but Im a bit worried the old ute will be on auto pilot and who knows what will ahppen lol.
Nah, she'll be right, choof off tomorrow arvo after a short day at the slave pit, head up, get an early night, then see what happens Sat mornng, looking forward to some new ground, besides, I can allways call in on the way back Monday for a quick fix of timber bashing;) Rain , wind 25 Knots plus...pm sent
Made no diff...Tried that....
Unbelievable Trev ......... I know its not in your nature , but surely you let a few F Offs go>:(
Whitto
10-10-2008, 06:01 AM
Pete, I THINK I can do it, but Im a bit worried the old ute will be on auto pilot and who knows what will ahppen lol.
Nah, she'll be right, choof off tomorrow arvo after a short day at the slave pit, head up, get an early night, then see what happens Sat mornng, looking forward to some new ground, besides, I can allways call in on the way back Monday for a quick fix of timber bashing;) Have a Great Safe Trip Brian.....Look forward to your report...Cheers Whitto
Mate, in a ludicris sort of way, I hope Im back here next week sprouting the virtues of twisted over straight leader, at least it will mean I have seen a fish.
Big water, no experience there, weather looking crap, full moon crowds, should be great, cant wait;D
I'm sure you'll be OK Brian ........ best of luck with the trip
Chris
darylive
10-10-2008, 10:34 AM
We found a nice little technique to deal with those that feel the need to troll between you & the point being fished ........... while they are still a distance away - start casting towards them ....... we found that they very quickly worked out what we were trying to do ............. If they didn't they risked a lure landing in their boat;D
That's all right for you NAGG, now you have all those lures :P.
I'll remember that next time i see you and you can cast a few in my boat I am quick with a knife. I'll just make sure to have the glasses on hey 8-).
Steve B, advises it is pouring rain at Mondy that might put a damper on the slaughter.
That's all right for you NAGG, now you have all those lures :P.
I'll remember that next time i see you and you can cast a few in my boat I am quick with a knife. I'll just make sure to have the glasses on hey 8-).
Steve B, advises it is pouring rain at Mondy that might put a damper on the slaughter.
Hey ..... They wont be pissy little HBs ........ I chuck the real deal ( Storm 1 tonne shad AKA : depth charge) ........ It would sink a boat;D
Pete62
10-10-2008, 07:05 PM
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete
TonyM
10-10-2008, 07:58 PM
I've never caught a Bass at Monduran before, however last trip there I did see my first mondy Bass!
I was fishing near the end of the point on the left just before white rock and was using the electric to move down a bit when I almost made mince meat of it as it swam in front of the boat! I wouldn't say it was huge but would have been around the 30cm mark.
Cheers
Tony
nipsta
10-10-2008, 08:19 PM
I've never caught a Bass at Monduran before, however last trip there I did see my first mondy Bass!
I was fishing near the end of the point on the left just before white rock and was using the electric to move down a bit when I almost made mince meat of it as it swam in front of the boat! I wouldn't say it was huge but would have been around the 30cm mark.
Cheers
Tony
i have caught a couple on the troll tony 48 cm and 46 cm fat fish too on a barra classic
darylive
10-10-2008, 08:25 PM
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete
Well as mater of fact, just between you and me SHHH! Dave Hislop swore he would never have a Bassin QLD comp at Mondy because people get lost there. (yours truley was even geographically embarrassed last trip due to an electronic malfunction [xxxx and no GPS are a bad thing @ Mondy] through no fault of mine )
But turns out there were considerable bass caught at the Bassin comp. I, in fact was in company with my Unique special Bassin Qld Vest at the' Mondy Muster ' till some turd thought they needed it more than me.>:(
Yes there are BASS in Monduran ;)
TonyM
10-10-2008, 08:42 PM
lmao - I see Daryl has been hit by the reason most of us need to edit ;D
darylive
10-10-2008, 11:16 PM
Tony mondy, how T F are you bro too late 2 ................
Tropicaltrout
11-10-2008, 05:47 AM
Boys, Im a big fan of K.I.S.S, so with leaders, for me its straight Penn 10X 80lb, a loop knot at the lure, allbrite at the other end, a dab of super glue rolled between my wet finger and thumb to smooth out the bulkiness of the knot and add a bit of insurace.
Yeah yeah yeah, I know, I should be able to tie a knot that doesnt need to be glued, I can tie the bimini twist thingy, and know how to do a twisted leader whatsit, but couldnt be bothered, these are barra, not grander marlin, WTF, it works for me
Hey Brian bring on the November are you up there between the 8th to the 23rd?
Mate it what works for you there is no outstanding knott... We all have our favourites and if asked most of us will say the one we use have never failed. The truth of the matter is its Gills Lips trees and stumps that bring you undone not these common knott we all tie and if your adding a safty chain to it by a little glue all that much more security in you mind. I like a twisted leader again probably not needed but I have done them forever and I feel better knowing its there.
bottom line with conferdence comes fish
Nath
Whitto
11-10-2008, 05:49 AM
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete Have never caught a Bass in Mondy....have heard of others catching Bass while fishing for Barra....as u know when Bass are on the chew they will have a crack at anything......As u are travelling from Coffs and if time permits take a trip to Somerset, have over the years and this time of the year caught plenty of Big Bass......Cheers Whitto
Peter4
11-10-2008, 07:13 AM
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete
Funny isn't it? My first two trips to Monduran all I caught was catfish...........and bass. Only two of them at 46cm and 48cm, both caught on gold predatek vipers targeted for barra......never seen one since.
Your mate will forget all about bass once he has a barra on the other end but in answer to your question, yes you can target them but they seem to be few and far between (and no longer stocked I think....)
Pete
Awoonga
11-10-2008, 07:32 AM
Pete.. Still stocked but l think they become Barra fodder........
Hey Brian bring on the November are you up there between the 8th to the 23rd?
Mate it what works for you there is no outstanding knott... We all have our favourites and if asked most of us will say the one we use have never failed. The truth of the matter is its Gills Lips trees and stumps that bring you undone not these common knott we all tie and if your adding a safty chain to it by a little glue all that much more security in you mind. I like a twisted leader again probably not needed but I have done them forever and I feel better knowing its there.
bottom line with conferdence comes fish
Nath
Yeh ..... Ya gotta have confidence with your system - whatever you use.
The hand twisted leader (Thanks Trev) which I used with a short bimini & two turn cats paw connection on the last trip ........ was the first time I've felt confident with my system. ...... I think from memory 3 fish were lost (worn or cut leader) during the last trip & all were on Mono ( 80lb wind on & 80lb FC):( .
Replacing the leader ...... takes just a couple of minutes ( just reverse the cats paw ) :) Very happy
Chris
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete
Definately there Pete, Ive marked some big schools on the sounder up in B, just never tried for them, hard to go past the barra. They do turn up as barra by catch though the 50 lb gear makes short work of them.
cheers
brian
Hey Brian bring on the November are you up there between the 8th to the 23rd?
bottom line with conferdence comes fish
Nath
To true Nath, after this weekends donut, my mojo confidence is pretty shakey :-[
Definately will catch you up there then on a weekender, also Im up first weekend of November
Steve B
13-10-2008, 10:51 AM
Ok boys, Pete4 & Whitto, I have been waiting for a quiet moment to ask this question, and as I have had a couple of throat oils, my decky for the Mondy trip wants to know if he can have a shot at the Bass while we r there. I know the main target is barra but we both, living where we do, love nailing big Bass, so, it doesn't seem to rate much of a mention on the forums but mondy? Bass?
dare I ask?
Cheers, Pete
Pete
I posted a bit in the new thread about the mondy comp regarding bass.
They still do stock monduran with bass (number the same each year) as MASA has a pretty sweet deal going with a supplier., Although they are increasing the Barra stocking as much as possible...as everyone would hope. We are putting another 60000 barra in latter this year for no other reason other than the fact they are available, the price is right, and we have a new contracter (good price) to transport them to us from Bowen. I am not sure when the next bass shipment is coming.
As for Bass, the conditions were perfect for them on the weekend, overcast and cool. There were stacks weighed in and released too. One family caught over 50 but only weighed in their biggest 2. Poor buggers still didnt win!! The fish are extremly health and fit too (dodging XOS barra looking for a snack would be enough to make any mid size bass nervous). So they are in there, in big numbers too, unlike the southern dams, they have plenty of protection at monduran and are rarely targeted, therefor...less reports. A lot of locas tell me stories of big hauls of bass for many years, lots of locals target them too. But mainly with live schrimp....they love them!
cheers steve
Pete62
13-10-2008, 11:36 AM
Thanks Steve for the feedback, I did read your report. The bass gear is packed, and if we do get some adverse conditions next week at least we have a back up plan if the Barra get lock jaw.
U mentioned the fishing pressure around the full moon 15th? I am guessing it's going to be packed to the rafters for a while. Do they mainly just want to fish the actual f/m date or before and after?
I was in a tackle shop over the weekend and the guy told me he knew of a crew of 100 bodies heading up this weekend, got me panicking a bit, hate crowds, but hey, set the GPS and P**S off way up the dam.
Thanks again, Pete.
Pete62
17-10-2008, 08:18 AM
Hi all, the day has finally come, after all the planning, questions asked and answered, gear sorted, packed and re packed we r heading off this afternoon for our first Barra Trip.
Just doing the last hand over at work, then home to pack the car and boat, kiss the kid's and the missus and then bolt.................;D
Just another quick THANK YOU, to all those Ausfishers that have responded to my myriad of questions and to those who will be heading up to or passing by Monduran next week I am looking forward to putting faces to names and sharing a cool drink and a chat.
Pls all say a small prayer to the Barra gods that this Barra virgin is deflowered in the coming days.........................:P
See ya, Pete.
Jungle Jim
17-10-2008, 08:22 AM
Go get 'em mate!
See you monday....
Jim
Peter4
17-10-2008, 08:48 AM
Good luck - see you both Thursday!
Pete (&Kyle)
darylive
17-10-2008, 09:10 AM
Pete I see you are on line still. shouldn't you be heading North. I hope the weather comes good for you mate. I have the week off and may make the trip.
Blue over silver Patrol. Maroon deck 385, Minn kota on the bonnet, mondy muster sticker on the side.
GOOD LUCK, HOOK UP AND HANG ON!!
Remember anything goes at Mondy mate keep changin till somthing takes an interest.
As you say GPS and go you will find a quite place up the dam.
DON'T GO FLAT UNLESS YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE! There are plenty of gotchas just under the water, very dangerous till you have a safe track in your plotter.
SeekingBarradise
17-10-2008, 10:07 AM
Good luck Pete make sure you have fun mate.
I hear the boat ramps at Awoonga and Monduran have been packed. Hard to get a powered site on some wknds crikey.
Have a good one and don't forget to enjoy the camping side of things as well mate.
Cheers Lyndon.
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