The Yellowbelly or Golden Perch are starting to move about a bit more in most Victorian lakes and also in the Murray River. Spring is normally a very productive time of year to chase the Yellas' as the rising water levels bring food into the system for them, and along with warmer water temperatures which make them a bit more active in searching for food. The best part is you don't need a boat to access them, which is handy when the strong spring northerly winds come up!
Over the last week, we've had a few good reports from customer catching Murray Cod around the place, so seems like a good time to target them! Good customer Mario fished up at Mulwala recently, and did well on some lovely Cod in dirty water. He said trolling the edge of the riverbed worked the best, with black/purple Stumpjumpers and Codgers the favourites.
Customer Mijo has also been fishing around Mulwala with some mates, and has caught Cod up to 70cm on Bardi's and the occasional one on lure. Around the Bundalong section of the lake they have also caught a few Yellowbelly up to 40cm on Shrimp.
Customer Nick sent us a report from the Ovens River where his mate David has been catching Cod since Easter. David has been using Bardi's in the river and has caught some great fish, including Yellowbelly to 6lb, along with Cod up to 40lb! David says that most of the Cod have been biting better around the full moon.
Team Member Dylan and Ian, fished Lake Eildon today chasing Cod. Ian landed two Cod, one 6kg and the other 8kg. Both were taken on spinners near the Dam Wall.
Further afield, George (not our George, but a regular customer George) fished Mulwala in the Cod Classic landing a 60cm cod on 12 black blade Bassman.