Wow, what a great weekend for the 22nd Annual Deniliquin Fishing Classic with weather and water conditions near perfect.
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Predictions of similar weather and a continued improvement in water clarity in the coming weeks will make for excellent conditions for lure fishing.
Once again, Deni drew a great response from those keen to test their skills and luck to catch the biggest cod and yellowbelly in the fishing classic.
From fishing from the bank, kayak to boats that would require a small mortgage to pay for them, everyone seemed to have a tale to tell about the one that got away.
It was great to see so many juniors getting involved, fishing with their parents and grandparents.
There have been reports of good fish being caught around the Four Post area with a big cod coming in at 93cm.
This monster was caught by Brodie Unwin using a blue 90mm AC Invader.
News of a couple of other fishos also catching fish in the 80s, all caught using lures, have been reported.
It’s important to remember when using lures trolling or casting, to be patient and target areas that contain good flow and plenty of timber (snags).
Bait fishing around town has been slow but there has been news of a some smaller fish caught close to the willows near the bridge.
The most popular technique producing results include bobbing shrimp and also using worm cocktails.
Downstream of Stevens Weir is producing a good number of cod, most caught using cheese and small yabbies, and a few cod caught up to 87cm caught on lures.
The Billabong cod whisperer Peter Wills recently landed a 68cm cod using bardi grubs and a cracking 94cm cod was recently caught by Lewy from Tocumwal, using shrimp at the Wanganella Creek Camp.
Remember the more time you spend fishing the better your chance of caching that fish of a lifetime.