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MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« on: December 02, 2014, 11:19:59 AM »
Just received news that some MRC fingerlings are to be released into Wyaralong this thursday,
No idea how many but at least its some,
Thanks to Russel Manning.
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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2014, 07:49:36 PM »
Congratulation to LAFMA for getting some for the Wyaralong Dam stocking program.  :Clap)

Now to get fisheries regs changed so anglers can legally fish for them.



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Upstream of the walls of Cressbrook, Hinze, Maroon, Moogerah, North Pine, Somerset and Wivenhoe Dams and lakes Dyer (Bill Gunn dam) and Clarendon.
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Re: MRC for Wyaralong
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2014, 08:44:20 PM »
Previous river fish must be breeding as well Fitz. Had a member advise that they caught a 14cm fish from the dam. We have yet to release any cod in the dam as of yet.

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2014, 09:26:23 PM »
Previous river fish must be breeding as well Fitz. Had a member advise that they caught a 14cm fish from the dam. We have yet to release any cod in the dam as of yet.

Or a MSG Murray. :popcorn)

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2014, 11:34:52 AM »
Not necessarily MSG, it was quite legal for farmers to stock their dams before construction of the wall.  I know the original owners, and current owners of Wyaralong Station are keen anglers.

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2014, 05:26:27 PM »
Well there in

4800 very healty Mary's dropped into Wyaralong Dam today.

Pics can be found on our facebook site.  normal stuff at the front then    /lafma

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2014, 06:54:22 PM »
Hopefully the first of many.
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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2014, 10:19:57 AM »
What's the growth rates ? How long before there a viable target

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2014, 11:56:47 AM »
At the moment they are totally protected in Wyaralong, they'll be viable when the rules are changed.

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2014, 02:58:43 PM »
Pictures or it didn't happen.

Stalkbook doesn't count. :)

Seriously though  :youbeauty  good stuff.

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2014, 08:00:38 PM »
Here are some photos that I snipped from their fb page.
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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2014, 08:32:04 PM »
Looks like santa did come early  ;D  :NiceThread)

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Re: MRC for Wyaralong Dam
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2014, 08:48:26 PM »
Congrats on your first Cod stocking guys.  :Clap)
I did notice the small size of the fingerlings, did you have to get them quick, I only ask as when I was with BVA we used to get them from Russell at around 75 t0 100 mm long to reduce possible predation.

I also saw that old reprobate Willman standing around looking the part as usual, a good man to have around a club, lots of knowledge and humour :thumbsup

 

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