Eildon this weekend

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wem21
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Eildon this weekend

Post by wem21 » Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:03 am

Hey guys!
The family went on a weekend trip to lake eildon on a houseboat. Just when we got to the jetty where the houseboat was moored, we saw a pair of at least 120cm cod surfacing. So quick as I could I tied on some cod lures but no luck. While my parents were sorting out the rental details I had a quick flick with some plastics, landing a 37cm reddy and a few 20cm ones.
We began exploring the lake via houseboat, and naturally I trolled a variety of lures, ending up with 3 trout around the 30cm mark. We found a suitable spot to spend the night, so we tied up the boat and settled in for dinner with another family that had come along. During dinner we had a big hit on a live yabby that turned out to be a decent carp at 60cm. It went quiet after that.
Next morning, woke up at 6 and walked the banks casting placcys while the adults prepared brekkie. Landed a Redfin at 40cm dead on, and dropped another 40+ fish. Countless tiny Redfin were also landed.
After brekkie we set out on the houseboat again, exploring the lake, while also trolling some lures. At around 9am there was a hit on the cod lure - my mate pulled up a 40cm trout cod.
Nothing else happened after that, and it was time to leave.
All in all was a great trip, with everything but the carp and a pair of Redfin released.
Cheers!

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by smile0784 » Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:09 am

Sound like a awesome weekend

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by Lightningx » Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:09 am

Sounds like a great weekend. Nice work :thumbsup:

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by Texas » Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:33 am

Great report
Sounds like a fun trip
Cheers Gra

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by benders » Sun Feb 25, 2018 11:48 am

Spot on lad. That’s top work.

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by Brownie » Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:06 pm

Good fishing, catered for, couldn't ask for more!

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Re: Eildon this weekend

Post by Eug1 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:22 am

Thanks for the post. I'm going on a houseboat trip with extended family in April, you've given me some great ideas :a_goodjob:

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