A bit of action on the Yarra

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A bit of action on the Yarra

Post by ThomoT » Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:52 pm

With the warm weather and some time off I took the kids down the Yarra one morning.

Within 5 mins of my Son's line in the water, before I got mine in, he had hooked up a ~45cm carp. I am surprised his little collapsible rod didn't just explode!

Eventually I got my rod and my daughters in the water and we were enjoying the cool air. We got a few more bites, then my son hooked another. This time it was a small cod!
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Then he managed to get the last fish of the day, a small Macca.

Despite having our lines in the same river, within meters of my son, with the same bait, my daughter and I didn't get anything but bites. So we decided he wasn't invited next time! :-D

This warranted a second trip yesterday to the same spot. This time solo as the kids don't appreciate the early start.

Quickly I had some action and pulled in an eel. It is a long time since I caught one of those in the Yarra.
Then manage to get about 6 Maccas, most smallish, the largest ~30cm.
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And this monster:
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And to add to it all, of course a carp (~50cm):
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It made for an interesting morning. Usually, all I catch are carp. It made a nice change to have a few species turn up. I've never had that many Maccas around at once either.

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Re: A bit of action on the Yarra

Post by Lightningx » Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:54 pm

Great report an pics!
Looks like the kids had a good time :thumbsup:

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Re: A bit of action on the Yarra

Post by smile0784 » Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:12 pm

Great report mate
Kids must had a ball

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Re: A bit of action on the Yarra

Post by Cornacarpio » Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:11 am

Nice mixed bag there...

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