For a long time I was an exclusive user of hardbodied lures when targeting Murray cod. The rest of the world seemed to be using spinnerbaits while I found it too hard to step away from the lures that had served me well for so many years to explore something new.
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December 1 spells the start of Murray cod madness for another season – how I love chasing cod.
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In recent years there has been an explosion in the popularity of the relatively small, skinny lures known as blades.
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To say the amount of rain Eildon has received has been good would be an understatement.
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Lake Mulwala has a deserved reputation as the best Murray cod fishery in Australia. No other water comes close to producing Murray cod with such consistency and in such numbers as Lake Mulwala. Recent seasons have been the best ever and it is great to see the growing trend of anglers practising catch and release so that the fishing will continue to improve.
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For trout fishers looking for an off-season fix, the Eildon Pondage has several advantages. It’s close to Melbourne, it’s heavily stocked with trout and, best of all, it’s open for fishing all year round. VFM’sRod Grotaers – himself with plenty of experience – caught up with some other Pondage experts. Together they’ve spilt the beans on how to maximise your success on your next trip to ‘The Pond’.
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The Rubicon River begins as rainfall sustaining life within the lush green Royston Ranges. The excess turns into flowing veins of water that form small streamlets to enter the Royston River.
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