EP's In The Swamp
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EP's In The Swamp
It was bitter cold today in the estuary and the surf beaches were way to rough so I decided to explore the coastal swamps. Recent rains had flooded the swamps, which just a few short months ago had very little water in them.
It wasn't easy going. The reeds in places were 10 foot tall and you could never be sure how deep the water was, so it was on with the waders and with the help of a wading pole it was time to see what was in there.
The end result was doughnuts but three EP's were hooked and lost in the snags plus quite a few lures were donated to the swamp Gods.
I considered it a good day and learned a lot. Those flooded swamps have a lot of potential.
:water:
It wasn't easy going. The reeds in places were 10 foot tall and you could never be sure how deep the water was, so it was on with the waders and with the help of a wading pole it was time to see what was in there.
The end result was doughnuts but three EP's were hooked and lost in the snags plus quite a few lures were donated to the swamp Gods.
I considered it a good day and learned a lot. Those flooded swamps have a lot of potential.
:water:
Re: EP's In The Swamp
Whiskers wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:06 pmIt was bitter cold today in the estuary and the surf beaches were way to rough so I decided to explore the coastal swamps. Recent rains had flooded the swamps, which just a few short months ago had very little water in them.
It wasn't easy going. The reeds in places were 10 foot tall and you could never be sure how deep the water was, so it was on with the waders and with the help of a wading pole it was time to see what was in there.
The end result was doughnuts but three EP's were hooked and lost in the snags plus quite a few lures were donated to the swamp Gods.
I considered it a good day and learned a lot. Those flooded swamps have a lot of potential.
:water:
Man, you are dedicated to your craft Whiskers :a_goodjob: . Then I realised, going that bit extra, is where the best results are. 3-0 is at least promising. But like you said, always a good day being able to get out, that's the best and only way to learn those lessons too.
Those Swamp Gods sound as unforgiving as the Reef Gods
Cheers, Bugatti
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Re: EP's In The Swamp
Head back in spring or summer if there's enough water about and throw surface lures at dusk, just watch out for snakes of which there was plenty when I was in that area
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It’s always a good day when you learn a lot!
At least you hooked onto a few mate.
Hopefully next time you have some more luck landing them
Cheers :thumbsup:
At least you hooked onto a few mate.
Hopefully next time you have some more luck landing them
Cheers :thumbsup:
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Re: EP's In The Swamp
Get a kayak , you won’t regret it
There is always more to learn , fish to catch , places to see and friends to make.
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Re: EP's In The Swamp
Summer, swamp, dusk- MOSQUITOES as big as a Cessna
Drain an infant's blood in 5 seconds
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Re: EP's In The Swamp
Nothing like trying new ground mate :thumbsup:
A smart person knows what to say. A wise person knows whether to say it.
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80% bushmans gel on face, neck and back of the hands with the rest clothed. Haven't ever had a mozzie, sandfly or leech problem
Re: EP's In The Swamp
Cheers, Bug (different family )