First Trout

[imported_admin]

Just got back from a trip to Northern NSW, fished and stayed at Uncle Billy's Retreat http://www.unclebillys.com.au #a magnificent place to stay and fish.

We were down there to do some filming so I only got to fish for a few minutes here and there.

Had never fished for trout before, luckily I was in good company, Harro, Nugget and Shaun Ash. These guys know their stuff when it comes to fishing for trout, both with lure and fly. Thanks guys, appreciate the help and knowledge you passed on.

Armed with a rod, reel and lure borrowed from Harro I had a few casts when time permitted and was rewarded with my first ever Trout.

http://www.ausfish.com.au/chat/uploads/stevetrout.jpg

Here's a pic of the master with one of many caught

http://www.ausfish.com.au/chat/uploads/harrotrout.jpg

[Touchy - R.I.P.]

Steve,Horrible rumour going around that you were so pleased to outgun the "Legends"you were with that you posted the hall of fame piccie's BEFORE you even got home, ::)But dont worry mate I stuck up for ya & told them it probably was'nt your fish anyway :P.The("Glad to Help Anytime)Fella. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.Touchy.

[lordy]

Nice looking fish Steve. Harro's looks like it needs a good shot of iron http://www.ausfish.com.au/chat/images/smilies/cwm1.gif

[imported_admin]

Touchy, by no means did I outgun anyone, I only caught one fish, they caught plenty more.

Lordy, was the only pics I managed to get on the digital, plenty more of Harro's and Shaun Ash's on video though.

[Touchy - R.I.P.]

Steve,Still a very nice looking fish & in good nick too,bet you were pleased eh!.T.

[Randall]

Steve, excellent images!! Trout are a pretty fish. How do they hit a lure and fight?

BTW Harro, you have dropped a fair bit of weight there ole son!!!
Lookin good!!

Your dropping it...I`m putting it on.

Randall.

[rumblefish]

Hope those vermin got eaten.

[Left1]

Rumblefish,
Trout are a legitimate fishing target and are endorsed for stocking by 4 australain states.
They are a good sports fish in theyre own right & pretty good on the table too. Places like Unclie Billies help take pressure off wild fish stocks. 8)
A broader view is sometimes needed. Try thinking outside the circle & you'll see that trout do have a place (although limited) in australian fishing future. ;)

Left1

[lordy]

Rumblefish,
Trout are a legitimate fishing target and are endorsed for stocking by 4 australain states.
They are a good sports fish in theyre own right & pretty good on the table too. Places like Unclie Billies help take pressure off wild fish stocks. #8)
A broader view is sometimes needed. Try thinking outside the circle & you'll see that trout do have a place (although limited) in australian fishing future. #;)

Left1

5 states I would have thought, Tas, Vic, SA & NSW, as well WA which has some small trout streams.

Last but not least there are trout in Qld, not many and very rare, but the odd ones do exist.