Decided to take a trip out to Yellow Waters for the weekend.
Arrived about 10pm and set camp at Mardugal camp ground, no problem with the neighbors as I was the only one there!!
First light Saturday morning saw me launching the boat at
Home Billabong. Water level was very low with a steep launch ramp that has been
given a top dress of rocks to assist traction. 4WD a must, slow and easy equals
no problems.
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| Slow and easy the way to go. |
Within metres of the ramp the first Barra was spotted and
sightings continued for the duration of my time on the water. Super clear water
gave rise to super spooky fish, turning away from the fly in the water, taking
flight at any splash or fly line in the air. Frustrating, no, just a challenge.
A change of fly to a synthetic fibre that goes translucent in the water solved
one issue, casting improvement and thought about the cast assisted with the
other issues. Result was 5 legal Barra in the boat and a very enjoyable
morning.
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| One of many. |
For years we all have known that Salvinia has had a presence
in Home Billabong, I can report that it is there with a vengeance and I do have
serious concerns for the future of this waterway. I would really like to know
if parks have any action plan to control and stop its spread. Look at the
impact on 4 Mile Hole in one year!!
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| It's there with a vengeance. |
After a civilized cold foaming draft beer at the lodge at
lunchtime it was time to hit Yellow Waters for the afternoon. After 5 hours on
the water the tally was 26 Barra boated, smallest being 52cms, largest being
74cms, all sight casted to!! Due to the water being dirty in the lower reaches from
cruise boat operations I headed upstream where the water was crystal, heaps of
fish either cruising or tucked up in the snags. Again flighty fish but good
presentation reaps rewards. My reward was a bag limit of fish for neighbours
and people at work!
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| Another one. |
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| 5 families having fish for dinner tomorrow. |
On the water at first light Sunday led to a repeat
performance in both Yellow and Home Billabongs with all fish landed being above
legal limit.
Good weekend, good fishing, great fun in a great location.
How lucky are we?? Trust me I think that Million Dollar Barra is lurking in them
waters. Give it a go!!
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| Jon and Jack ask me I know where the birds are! |
Remember; “you’ll never never know, if you never never go!
Get out there and fish.
Jim Churchley
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