2004-2005 Season Wrap Up

The end of the season is upon us and it has been a really interesting one to say the least. The Swampy was a let down this year with huge water releases during our visits. But the flip side was the trips we did up higher in the Snowy Mountains were all brilliant with fish to 5lb being caught. A particular highlight this year was the Thredbo.

New Zealand was a great success with better weather than the previous year but still not a normal summer. Plenty of fish were caught with a good number in the 3-5lb range and the odd sprinking in the 6-9lb class. This is rapidly becoming the highlight of the year for both guides and clients.

Local rivers turned it on at times for some wonderful fishing. Biggest fish from the Goulburn for the season was 5lb with a fish Cameron got from the Rubi going close to the same weight. Of course most fish caught blind fishing on the Goulburn were about a pound average, those caught in backwaters averaged closer to 2lb.

The levels in the Goulburn this year were weird thanks to an unusually wet late spring to mid-summer period. Unusually low but good levels under 4,000 megs contributed to some good fishing but the end of sumemr and autumn brought about extremely dry conditions that have persisted right up until now. That saw levels of the river skyrocket up and over the 10,000 mark and made all but backwater fishing impossible. Even up untila fortnight abo we had a high river thanks to demand downstream for irrigation water. An unusual year to say the least as far as level go.

On the technological side of things we have shot a couple more videos and are in the process of getting them ready for sale. Our NZ has been ready for over six months but we are still waiting for one last detail to be tidied up before it can go on sale. We now have a free promo DVD of our services for those interested in our rafting services on the Goulburn, Swampy drifts, NZ trips and also the features of our centre and cottage accommodation.

Our stream is being built as we speak and as of this minute is operational which is great to see. A man made stream on private property that is well maintained and open year round. Also the fish in the lakes have come back on the job with plenty of 6-12lb fish caught in this past fortnight thanks to the cooler water temps in the lakes. See photo.

The coming year is going to be a huge one for us. We have so much planned and it is very exciting. We hope that if you didnt get up to see us this year that you make the effort next season to join us on the water. For all of you who have visited us and helped make this past season the brilliant one it was we say thanks and see you all again next season.

PS- Season Closes on midnight of Monday June 13th.

Our New Man Made Stream

Finally we have finished half of our man made stream which means a private river running through or property, stocked with fish and open year round. This has been a dream of ours since we first started this business over 10 years ago and now it is finally coming to fruition.

This is the ideal learning tool and allows us to teach streamcraft right throughout the year without the possibillity of other fisherman walking through and also means we can teach river fishing techniques through the closed season. Click here for more info.

Calendar of events

We have so much happening over the coming year. Another round of trips to New Zealand's South Island, The Swampy Plains, Snowy Mountains, fly fishing workshops and fly tying days. So much to do and so little time! Click here and get the latest info to make the most of your limited leisure time. There is something for everyone..