Bass
[map state="NSW"]Located in that part of New South Wales that is still referred to by some as “old town country”. By virtue of how it is accessed the lake is virtually split into three areas of public access. The only access point I have used, and consequently the focus of this post is via…
Last Udpated: March 2026[map state="QLD"]Located near Imbil south of Gympie Borumba Dam is unique in that it offers both great Bass and Saratoga fly fishing. The layout of the lake is interesting in itself and basically forms a cross. On the north east axis you have the dam wall and main lake and opposite that you have…
Last Udpated: February 2025[map state="QLD"]Lake Maroon is one of South East Queensland's best freshwater fly and surface fishing destinations It lays close to the base of the Great Dividing Range on Burnett Creek, a tributary of the Logan River. It is a relatively small impoundment with a surface area of 350 ha and an…
Last Udpated: February 2025Published on :Nov 25,2009 [map state="NSW"] Tallowa Dam was constructed at the confluence of the Kangaroo and Shoalhaven Rivers in 1976 for the Sydney Catchment Authority to form what is known as Lake Yarrunga. Lake Yarrunga is a popular recreational waterway and particularly popular as a canoe /…
Last Udpated: May 2024Leaders This very much a matter of personal choice by for me for these species but keep in mind that its a compromise between your fly or flies presenting better on thinner leaders and avoiding break offs with thicker leader. My default tippet material for toga in Cania is Sun FC Rock 14lb…
Last Udpated: May 2024[map state="QLD"]Cania Dam has a reputation of being an all round fishing venue but in reality for me it is best suited to the warmer months when there is plenty of insect activity. Even then, for the best results, fish a morning session from at least half an hour before sun rise to when the dawn…
Last Udpated: May 2024[map state="NSW"] Opened in 1976 Brogo Dam was created by damming the Brogo River with concrete faced compacted rock dam wall. It has an uncontrolled unlined rock spill way which unfortunately allows fish to escape down the Brogo river when the lake overflows but does not allow bass to return to…
Last Udpated: May 2024This a really neat small diving lure that dives down as much as 3 meters. I particularly like it because it’s a floating lure and if you feel your line or leader touch timber and immediately pause the retrieve the lure rises quick enough it to risen above the timber by the time you restart your…
Last Udpated: July 2022This very popular surface lure is my choice of cicada surface lure for bass and for any species that feeds on the natural. My colour choice is black or olive tsukutsuku. The wings fold in on the cast so that it casts well and the pressure of water as the lure is retrieved makes the wings fold out…
Last Udpated: July 2022See also: Getting started – dry trout flies Getting started – wet trout flies Getting started – salt water flies Getting started – the gear Bass and native fish flies are are flies that have been designed specifically for use fresh water environments to catch bass and other native fish that spend a…
Last Udpated: October 2020Read in conjunction with: [start-member] [list Link="p=2890" Title="Fly lines"] [list Link="p=6193" Title="Casting a fly line"] [end-member] In terms of manufacturers of fly lines there are heaps of very good manufacturers out there. Look for brand names that are well known and proven in the fly…
Last Udpated: October 2020