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General Category => Fishing Reports => Topic started by: aussiebasser on January 17, 2012, 01:34:27 PM

Title: Murray River Fishing.
Post by: aussiebasser on January 17, 2012, 01:34:27 PM

While we were holidaying down south, I borrowed my nephew's boat for a few days.  We were on the Murray River between Rutherglen and Parolas Bridge.
The trailer was made in 1961, the boat is a slightly newer De Haviland Speed Topper, and I think the 'rude is an '80's vintage 8hp.
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/aussiebasser/IMG_0140Small.jpg)
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/aussiebasser/IMG_0139Small.jpg)

He gave me paddles, in case the motor broke down.  These are made from plastic white markers from the side of the road attached to an old shovel handle.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/aussiebasser/IMG_0135Small.jpg)

The hull integrity has obviously deteriorated since the 1960's allowing plenty of water to find it's way to the inside instead of remaining on the outside.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/aussiebasser/IMG_0137Small.jpg)

The ramp facilities could be described as rudementary.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/aussiebasser/IMG_0141Small.jpg)

I did manage a 50cm Cod on a lump of cheese while we were there though.

Title: Re: Murray River Fishing.
Post by: bushwacker on January 17, 2012, 09:07:23 PM

I think the floor ventilation was a trait of de haviland baking dishes. good ol bunghole

Steve

Title: Re: Murray River Fishing.
Post by: Sweetwater on January 17, 2012, 09:17:07 PM

If it aint broke don't fix it. I love that rig.  :thumb

Title: Re: Murray River Fishing.
Post by: StevenM on January 18, 2012, 06:46:26 PM

Looks like a Bee      Ei  Ay    Ute one to me.