Well, what can I say! It’s been nothing short of a crazy spring. My prediction of Eppalock flowing over, well it came true and then some. The fabulous fishing below was short lived however, as the rains came and came, creating flooding chaos right through the systems. Suddenly the fishing was th …

It’s on! What is I hear you say? Well, it’s a phenomenon in Central Victorian fishing circles not often seen, but much anticipated and enjoyed. But what the hell is it? It's Lake Eppalock, Campaspe River SPILLWAY SEASON!Whatever your thoughts on global warming, climate change or 5G radio towers fryi …

Aside from a small hiatus with work, I’ve been fortunate enough to call the Bendigo region home for over 40 years now. Even as early as the 1980s, I sought out the local fishing hotspots. With a background and passion for redfin fishing I was immediately drawn to the south of the city, firstly b …

Cairn CurranBack in the day (yea I know, ok Boomer) Cairn Curran Reservoir was my winter “go to”. The colder months provided exceptional brown trout fishing, as well as some fabulous reddy angling over the weedbeds in the bays, or deep in the main pool off the downrigger.About 18 years ago my job …

Thanks to Victorian Fisheries, the school holiday trout stocking program provides a great family activity to get the kids involved and catching a few ready-to-catch Rainbow Trout! These fish are relatively easy to catch (as far as catching fish goes) on a good variety of both bait and lures. You …

We come in for a bit of flak “we lure trollers”. Often seen as the poor cousin to the casting brigade, I’ve fielded good natured jibes from mates, been called a “drag queen”, as well as other unsavoury titles. But that’s ok. I smile and nod, and then turn to my frequent fishing mate Jas’, “who g …