On Wed
Normal time at Raiders Weston.
Claude and Gary will present “4th time to NZ and still learning lessons…that can be applied to any fishing adventure”. There will be photos of the trip including a couple of ‘Grip and Grins’, descriptions of locations and most importantly a discussion of lessons – some new and some that we keep need reminding of . Join us at the Raiders. Please let Claude know if you plan on dinner beforehand to ensure we have booked a large enough table.
NSW Recreational Fishing Alliance are conducting a workshop to develop the most appropriate body to represent recreational anglers in NSW. They are looking for broad engagement and have issued this open invitation.
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Claude is leading the May tie for Kelly Galloup’s Sex Dungeon fly. There are a number of YouTube videos showing the tie, including by Galloup, but warning you they are very long.
Claude is assembling a materials kit of the more esoteric items. Contact him to place an order.
Claude’s notes below.
The sex dungeon is the pinnacle of what many articulated flies strive to be. Meaty enough to drive fish crazy, yet simple enough to exhibit a natural, unencumbered swim, the sex dungeon capitalizes on its versatility, and ability to elicit reactionary, as well as predatory strikes from stubborn underwater monsters.
Something great about large streamers such as the sex dungeon is the fact that it’s in no way limited to a single colour. While fishing white and tan versions of the fly can be a great way to bring in fish on a sunny day, darker patterns such as black, purple, and brown are also highly effective. In deeper water, feel free to get creative and throw some bright green or yellow patterns in order to spark the curiosity of hunkered down fish. For small creeks and rivers, feel free to tie on an olive, or earthy toned sex dungeon in order to imitate sculpin, crayfish, or even larger baitfish. For tiers, this can be a tricky project, however, once you get the hang of it, it becomes one of the most fun flies one can tie.
An articulated, double hooked, dumbbell eyed, marabou, flash, silicone legged, schlappen and spun deer hair creation that not only moves like crazy when trout can see it in clear water but it also “pushes” water (thanks to that deer hair head/collar) so that in dirty water the trout can also “feel’ it. This fly casts a very sculpin-like profile and is most commonly fished on a sinking tip line and fished around river structure and pulled off the banks/drop offs when looking for a meat eating trout.
It would be a fly that could be swung or stripped like a bugger – good for trout and natives – probably saltwater if you used stainless hooks. I’ve seen some great videos of large trout being caught in NZ and Nathan believes they would be great during spawn run.
Ingredients:
Rear Hook: Daiichi 2460 #2
Tail: Natural colour
Flash in Tail: Silver Flashabou
Body: Pearl Ice Dub or UV Minnow Belly
Hackle: Natural Schlappen
Rib: UTC Ultra Wire (Brassie Silver)
Legs: White/Pearl Flake Barred Crazy Legs
Optional Wing: Natural Marabou
Connection: AFW Surflon Micro Ultra Wire-19 Strand w/ 1 red bead
Front Hook: Daiichi 2460 #1/0
Skirt: Natural Marabou and Silver Flashabou
Body: Pearl Ice Dub or UV Minnow Belly
Hackle: Schlappen
Rib: UTC Ultra Wire (Brassie Silver)
Legs: White/Pearl Flake Barred Crazy Legs Optional
Wing: Marabou
Eyes: Large Double Pupil Lead Eyes (Red/White/Black)
Head/Collar: Deer Belly Hair
Keywords streamerfly
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Key Points
There’s been a post on the Canberra Fishing Network Facebook page that this has been cancelled and has been confirmed. Circumstances beyond OzFish control has resulted in the event being cancelled.
OzFish Unlimited, in partnership with Reflections Holidays, is hosting their Reflections Sustainable Fishing Series event at Burrinjuck Waters from March 21 @ 3:00 pm to March 23 @ 1:30 pm AEDT.
More information:
https://ozfish.org.au/event/reflections-sustainable-fishing-series-burrinjuck-waters/
Come along and join fellow club members for a great weekend fishing at Lake Eucumbene on 21-23 March. We will be basing ourselves out of Buckenderra Village which has a number of accommodation options from cabins to camping out.. All types of fishing are available – bait, lure and fly.
With the tough summer and small amount of rain, the rivers have been particularly tough, so a number of us have taken the opportunity to focus on lake fishing……and it’s been pretty productive if you happen to there at the right time and employing the right techniques, even for the shore-based angler.
One location which boasts terrific opportunities for the shore based angler is Buckenderra Holiday Village. Buckenderra is roughly 30 minutes’ drive from Cooma NSW. The shoreline at Buckenderra has all the right stuff to attract feeding trout: If you are not into fly fishing, you can certainly do bait or lure fishing in the lakes and rivers. Kayak and boating are also available on the lake.
Please join us for a weekend of socialising. It’s up to you if you come for two or one night or a day trip. Claude is organising and the CAA trip registration address will be emailed to members.
Cancellation considerations: If the weather is crappy Claude said he won’t be going. He will make the call for himself on Wednesday prior to the trip. As this is largely an independent activity, you are most welcome to continue your trip!
NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers has been seeking Minister Moriarty to expedite release of several Fisheries Action Plans. Whether this is just coincidence who is to say but the Minister has just announced the release of the Trout Cod Action Plan https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/releases/2025/ministerial/threatened-native-trout-cod-recovery-underway-with-innovative-fish-breeding-and-stocking
Of interest, the Minister said “There was a lot of interest from recreational anglers who are supporting the recovery of Trout Cod and I am pleased to say that those hoping to go fishing for Trout Cod can do so at Talbingo Dam where a catch and release fishery has been developed.” … I’d hold off on that till we see Regulation changes.
The Action Plan itself is https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1602216/Trout-Cod-Action-Plan.pdf
As a recognised stakeholder, NSWCFA will need to remain engaged, especially in respect to:
*mid term identification of two new riverine and one impoundment location
*minimise impact of non-native fish
We await release of the other Action Plans
Breaking News: the slot titled ‘guest speaker’ has been confirmed as Luke Pearce from NSW Fisheries Threatened Species Unit.
You are invited to a NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers ‘Fishing for the Future’ mini- conference
The NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers is conducting a one-day conference, ‘Fishing for the Future’, to be held at Gaden Trout Hatchery, Jindabyne, on Saturday 8 March 2025.
The conference will start at 9.00 am and finish mid-afternoon, leaving a few hours for socialising or fishing.
What’s it about?
The conference is about fishery and habitat management to sustain our recreational freshwater fishery.
Speakers will include people from the NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers, the Monaro Acclimatisation Society, Gaden Trout Hatchery, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (the Federal government’s fishery body), NSW Local Land Services, Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach. We’ve had one last-minute speaker withdraw so that slot is now ‘to be advised’.
Speakers will present, discuss and answer questions on their roles and work.
The venue
Gaden Trout Hatchery is hosting the event in their new Visitor Information Centre, and the conference will conclude with a tour of the new facilities at the hatchery, personally guided by Mitchell Elkins, manager of the hatchery. Gaden Trout Hatchery is a few minutes out of Jindabyne on the Kosciuszko Road.
Cost
The cost is just $30 per person. That covers coffees, morning teas and a sandwich lunch. This small charge is just to confirm that you are genuinely interested and does not cover the actual cost of the event—the NSWCFA is footing the bill for the balance.
You must register
You must register by responding to info@freshwateranglers.com.au. The venue is only able to accommodate 50 people, so please register ASAP to ensure a seat.
Walk-in registration is NOT available on the day, as we have limited seating and pre-arranged catering for 50 people. Don’t turn up with your fishing mates or partner expecting to get a place. It just won’t happen!
To register and pay
Simply reply to this email to register and also make a payment to the NSW Council of Freshwater Anglers Westpac account, BSB 032040, Account No 259507. Put the word “GADEN” and your name in your payment details. We will email you to confirm your registration.
Coming for the fishing?
Both Jindabyne and Eucumbene are fishing well this summer, so bring your gear.
Questions
Email us at info@freshwateranglers.com.au or call NSWCFA Past President Peter Gibson on 0425 211 313.
Apologies, last post said March
here are still spare spaces. Cost is $57 per person per night. Money is required in CAA account by 7 Feb. Don’t forget to put your name and Jindabyne in the reference.
Don’t forget to confirm with Bill before paying.
Victorian Fishing Authority are really pressing for action in regards carp. Their latest initiative is a Carp Diem (seize the day) newsletter.
Register here: https://mailchi.mp/vfa/carp-virus-movement