A couple of Echo highlights

I went for a quick paddle this afternoon as a big storm was passing across the south east side of Canberra. The golden perch are around, however lovely cod continue to hit the small lures designed for the goldens. I was really happy to get this little thumper on the particular Jinjulu pictured, as it's one of my favourite paint jobs. The fish wasn't removed from the water. A quick couple of snaps and it charged off.







Cheers,

Danny.

Thanks Graeme, it was a solid fish. In the future I'll be doing my best to leave any fish I intend on releasing in the water. You can still get a great photo of them in the water and I've noticed the way they charge off once I release my light hand grip is substantially better. Maybe something to think about for other fishos if they plan to let go what they catch.

Cheers,

Danny.

More Echo highlights but these will go into the collection - sorry Danny .

Sensational carving and paint patterns to die for... and the finish






Who said Canberrans' are good for nothing must have been referring to the Politicians, definitely not Mr Raffey - many thanks and well worth the wait..

wadey

I cant see that yellow and blue one being very good
Cheers Graeme

Beautiful (a) fish and (b) lures. Great work Danny.

I know that C&K cod fishing polarizes people so I'll essentially avoid commenting on it here, but it is heartwarming to see your approach to C&R that treats this wonderful species with the respect it deserves.

Good on you!

John

Love the Blue & Yellow Lure Danny, so not sure what Graeme is talking about!

Sure the beats the all the Wooden spoons people have given me in recent years and wouldn't be ashamed to display the "Merrit!"

 

I've been able to get out for a paddle the last couple of afternoons/evenings. The local lakes around Canberra are fishing really well. Last night I explored a bit on LBG and picked up half a dozen goldens in some nice new locations.






This evening I headed out with Phil to a different location and picked up quite a few nice cod while fishing for goldens with small lures.

Phil got a nice fish on one of the first Jinjulu lures I made earlier in the year.




I managed a nice 50cm+ golden and smaller cod on an ultra deep baby Merrit.






However the stand-out lure this evening for me was the purple and blue laced Gimlet, which after landing a nice little cod ~45cm, produced a 104cm beast.









Cheers,

Danny.

Very nice last pic even looks like he is smiling.
Cheers Graeme

The photos came up pretty well considering the pandemonium going on! Easily best night I've had on the local lakes. Awesome to be part of such a special catch! Well done mate!!!

Thanks guys.

Graeme it was a very placid model considering it went into the net very green. It was great to get up close to it in the water and watch the massive bow wave as it cruised off back over the weed bed.

John there is some incredible fishing around Canberra. I've done numerous trips to Burrinjuck and found that I could have caught just as many quality fish 5 minutes down the road. There's plenty of stocked populations to keep anglers more than occupied this time of year while the delicate wild river populations should be left in peace to spawn.

Pip thanks for your help mate, it would have been difficult to get a nice photo of it in the water on my own.



Cheers,

Danny.

Hi Whipit,

Mate it was a little on the chilly side however more than worth it.

Cheers,

Danny.

What Matt said Great fish on some top class lures. One for the wall I recon!

There would have been a bit of adrenaline running through the body when you saw it for the first time. You wouldn't have felt the cold water.
Cheers Brad.

Davent wrote: h my Cod! That green lace lure next to the Loomis is a stunning lure! Would youmsell me that one, or make me one please? Cheers Dave.

Apologies Dave I didn't respond to the rest of your message. PM sent re: Kneller patterned Jinjulu.

Cheers,

Danny.

One happy little fisherwoman - awesome

Thanks guys it was a fun morning

Cheers,

Danny.

Good photos, nice fish