Brockman dam report (Logue brook)
Headed down to Brockman dam midday Saturday to find a very empty dam. Looked around for a fishy looking area,pick out a spot and setup camp for the night. Sun was out and not a cloud in sight. (Ok maybe a couple)
No ski boats to destroy the serenity or make waves.Cracked me first beer and headed down to the waters edge and flicked a variety of lures and spinners around. My son had a few followers but not takers. After a few hours with no luck we changed tack and sent out a couple of baits, within no time at all my son got the first rainbow trout not size but it was a start.
More were to follow in a steady procession all about 200-250 mm, good to see some healthy fish but we wanted some size ones.
After I was nil, son 1 and cousin 2 it was time to step up. Like usual the banter had started, but i was after quality. Cousin is to far away from his rod when he gets a strike ah well I'll take that one but still under size.
Well time for another beer and a bit more patience then finally i get a good hit and I'm on, not much of a fight but in comes a size rainbow. Well bragging rights are mine.(well for now that is).
Not huge but nice and healthy. Fished till early evening with no more fish landed. Time to sit around a warm fire, have a hearty feed and settle down for a chilly night. Woke up to a clear morning and time to have another shot. 3 small ones landed but that's it for the day.
Time to packup and head home. Another magic trip out in our picturesque country. Looking forward to another session in the near future.
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.
scott99
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water
the water is hell low , did ya get any redfin?
sarcasm0
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What baits were you using as livies?
Just curious as I may be heading on a trip down that way at the end of August for bit of a fish.
Bryan
Wes F
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Yep not much water
No redfin. My understanding is there's none in this dam.
Live bait, Trade secert I normally use what is in or around the area i.e. jeugies (look like small marron) minnows, bugs& grubs, or worms. Not a good idea using crusteceans from other dams or water ways may transferr disease.
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.
scott99
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redfin
had a big 1 follow my lure there last year ,but at the wall end ....so i know there in there
Wes F
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Dam wall
Was talking to me young fella as we left about trying at the wall next time. Maybe get a few reddies next time.
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.
meglodon
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whats happened to all the water
is there a hole in the wall or some thing
grantarctic1
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No water
Wow, the last time i was there (same time of year) the water was only 50m of the tree line in most areas. You did well to get some fish Wes, looks like you guy's had a nice time .
Wes F
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Some one
Pulled the plug. The water may be getting used for backing up drinking water supplies, or eles Alcoa the water hogs have been tapping into the system.
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.
Spence
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Didn't think bait was allowed
Didn't think bait was allowed in logue brook?
there are some 6lb+ fish in there still, seen one last year, but it spotted me before i even got a look at it.
-Spence
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Damien F
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bait
i think that the only bait you can use is one which is natural to the area such as worms, which is what we were using.
still young, still learning
Wes F
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Secrets me Boy
Will catch a few if ya going to pass out the trick's of the trade. HaHaHa
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.
Damien F
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working
you shouldnt be on fish book you need to be working, they didnt send you over there for a holiday :P
still young, still learning
grantarctic1
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Few rule changes this year
There are a few rule changes this year.
There are a couple more dams/rivers that are open all year including Louge Brook.
All other water ways are now closed to all line fishing (this include Redfin Cobbler etc) during the closed season.
The daily bag limit is now a comined bag of 4 trout per fisher. ( there is no longer different bag limits for different dams )
Also there no longer is any reference to bait or non bait areas. Bait can be used in all waterways ( this is my understanding and can not find anything to validate for or against bait )
I do understand that you could get into serious trouble if you bring live bait into these water ways that is deemed to be an introduced pest.
I am not having a go at anyone but surely fishers check the current rules before heading down for a fish.
Here is the link to this years rules.
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Documents/recreational_fishing/licences/rec_licence_freshwater_angling.pdf
Spence
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Probably should have read the
Probably should have read the brochure that came with my licence renewal...lol
Thanks for the info....didn't know it was fishable all year round now. Makes targetting easier.
-Spence
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Wes F
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+1
Agree yor are allowed to use live bait at Brockman dam. main things is not introducing diseases or pest's. Was hoping to get back down there but now I'm over in sunny Italy for a month. Hmm life's hard some times. HaHa
Old fishermen never die they just smell that way.