Lure Fishing For Murray Cod And Yellowbelly At Lake Nillahcootie

[@mrgrogfather]

Robbie, You pass on much knowledge and your ethics and etiquette are fantastic. Your vids inspire. Thank you !

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much for your kind words mate.

[@tonycostanzo4276]

YOUR VIDS ARE VERY GOOD AND OLD FASHION ,GOOD OLD AUSTRALIAN FISHING ,ITS THE BEST AND EASY ,WELL DONE ROB YOU ARE GENUINE AUSTRALIAN KEEP PUNCHING

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much for your kind words mate. Keeping it real. 👍👍

[@browntrout1156]

Nice spot there Robbie, yep i like it simple too. Simple has worked for decades. I love fishing as you can get away from it all and have fun. If you catch a fish, well that's a bonus.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, and spot on. I agree 100%.

[@bestpix100]

Great comments on livescope, I have stopped watching videos where they are used. Too much like watching a fishing game on the PC 😊

[@bushfishncook2128]

Agree mate, I can't stand the scope videos. I start watching a video and see the scope setup, I immediately stop watching.

[@robertcotton9091]

Very enjoyable to watch as always . Big thanks for sharing Mate :)

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Robert. 👍👍

[@garyjohnson1295]

Keep on keeping it simple, entertaining and above all surprising, because you never know when the rod will bend.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Gary. 👍👍

[@michaelhayes1068]

Hiya rob Great fishing mate a perfect evening,, I'm old school all day every day. There a time and place for technology.. Thank you mate , hope your weekend is going well.. Hope everyone is I good form 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Mike. I agree. Technology is asking in the medical field, and with cars, but in some places it's just not necessary. My weekend was great mate, I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend too.

[@AndrewFishman]

I like my cars simple too. I could work on the old Falcon and TF cortina all my ownself. I look at the engine in today's car and close the bonnet again. @@robbiefishing Ad nothing annoys me more than having to turn the engine on to wind up the windows because I don't have a winder, but a button instead. Who ever thought THAT was a good idea?

[@noelmcgregor8126]

Suitably impressed mate! Loretta did a fine job of packin ya gear! haha

[@robbiefishing]

Haha 😂😂😂 She wouldn't know where to find half of it. LOL

[@jbgrant7250]

Great session Robbie. (and great singing). I do a lot of cod fishing, like many others an no live scope for me, bit like shooting fish in a barrel...but each to there own and good luck to those that use them.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, that's exactly where I'm at. Once I'm on the water I just want my lines in, no stuffing around. Haha 😅😅

[@allanotoole3304]

Thanks for the entertainment Robbie 😅plenty of fish too keep you busy. I picked up one of those Rex Hunt rods in a garage sale and you got me keen to use it maybe tomorrow. Al😁👍🏽

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Al, that is really awesome. I hope the new rod brings you luck mate.

[@shaekruizinga8620]

Robbie fishing deserves 100k subscribers getting close Robbie. Also great fishing👍

[@robbiefishing]

You are so nice, thank you so much. 🙏🙏

[@Chucky-b7v]

Absolutely great viewing, Robbie. It looks like a lovely day on the water. Those first fish were so small and taking the lure at that size lol. That was a nice Cod on your way back, lol .... Thanks for a great video, mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks Wayne. That last cod was rather ambitious. LOL 🤣

[@JohnosOutdoorAdventures]

Love ya work Robbie.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi mate, love the boat well done out. Hope your well and also Holley and family catch some big one mate. Very relaxing. Nice size cod as well. Take care mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Des. 👍👍

[@brettellis1837]

Same at JANDOWAE dam choc brown water got to love that frogy green lures work a treat nice and clean as well top chew when white.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. 👍👍 Green is my favourite lure colour for cod and yellas.

[@brettellis1837]

@@robbiefishing All good good weather here whiting in full force cottontree ZX UNREAL 400MM PLUS 🐠 LATE ARVO FOUND A NICE GRUNT 670MM HOLY SHIT PURE FREIGHT TRAIN LIKE A 90 TON DIESEL ON WHITING GEAR ABU HELD HER GROUND.

[@itsdisko]

The Rex Hunt rod is God tier.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha it sure is. 👍👍👍

[@terryharwood1969]

Great session bro... Love to see you do a catch n cook with a large yella or cod...

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks bro. The catch and cooks will be back soon, I'm just waiting for it to cool down a little bit.

[@peterhipwell4632]

Great to see well done My nephew caught three or four Murray God from the bank about 40 - 45 there last week on cheese

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Pete. The lake sure is teaming with small Murray cod and yellowbelly.

[@cointector]

My mate loves the angles and he loves the doc. Grew up with him and once we’re were drunk singing he shouted it’s the doc it’s the doc lol 😜. Wasn’t quite the same old mate but it’s bringing back memories. 👍😜🎉🚤

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks mate. The Angels are an amazing band, Aussie rock is the best. 👍

[@cointector]

I seen them live in about 1990 . Bridge water hotel in Adelaide. The angels,, Screaming jets,, and the poor. It was called the barbwire ball . Blew my ear drums out haaaaa .

[@AndrewFishman]

That sounds like a great gig. I saw Angels and Jets heaps . Spent New Year 1988/9 at the ANU Refectory with the Angels/Spy vs Spy. When I say with, I knew the venue staff, so sat and hung out with the bands all evening and well into the next morning. @@cointector Knew the guys from the Spies quite well, we used to go to all their local gigs and a mate was a photographer for the local paper, so we would get shots of all the bands. Some were really cool, others not so much. Spies were the best. A few times I would drop off the photos the morning after the gig and have breakfast with them at the hotel. Fun times back in the 80s and 90s.Everyone was not so strungout and stressed.Much more relaxed. RIP Doc.

[@gato8695]

Another top video robbie 👌. Thanks to you and your vids I finally caught my first murray cod .

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, that is so awesome to hear. Well done. 👍👍

[@gato8695]

@@robbiefishing I'm absolutely stoked and I even just subscribed to you on patron . Thanks for being such an awesome bloke .

[@AndrewFishman]

Good on ya mate. That is so cool, congrats and welcome to the Green Fish Club :D @@gato8695

[@gato8695]

@@AndrewFishman thanks mate proud to be a member of the club lol

[@AndrewFishman]

😃@@gato8695

[@tworodsdownunder]

I think we're in the same boat when it comes to live scope Robbie, I also try to keep things simple. Most technical thing I've done was put a small trolling motor on my kayak for those long trolling sessions.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Simple is best. The more simple things are the less you have to pack up and pick up.

[@anthonyc4909]

Great to hear your thoughts on fish finders/LiveScopes. To me it takes the fun out of fishing, not to mention the craft of finding fish through your own nous. Like you, I won't fault anyone for using them. They're just not for me.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, spot on. My thoughts exactly. They're like hottened up motorcars, some people love them but they're not for me.

[@AndrewFishman]

Livescope is just like polaroids and other sounders, a tool that is there in the arsenal for those who wish to use it. I cannot understand the debate. Personally, I wouldn't use one, but I do love to see the fish rising to the lure on the live scope videos I have seen.

[@vincecotton127]

You are like me Robbie....Fishing For me is relaxing and enjoyable....you make it to confusing and complex then it isn't fun or blood pressure reducing.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Vince. I agree 100% mate. I love to keep my fishing as simple as I can. There's less to set up and pack up then. 👍👍

[@AndrewFishman]

Very much agree, Vince. I keep it as simple as a hook. Maybe a running bead sinker. Even a paternoster is too fancy for me to tie. I can tie it, I am just too bloody lazy ad a blood knot is just the simplest :) Mind you, I do sometimes tie a dropshot soft plastic.

[@nedthefisho16]

great to see that lake nilacoohtie is fishing well im going to canada soon on a huge fishing expedition which will be a whole lot different than fishing in australia i look foward to all your uploads robbie cracking vide0

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. WOW you are so lucky. I hope you have the time of your life in Canada. 🍁

[@AndrewFishman]

Oh, awesome! I always wanted to go to Canada to chase Pike and Ice fish.

[@charlielane-s4k]

absolutely beautiful i went fishing today myself and court my first redfin it was 30cm

[@robbiefishing]

30cm is a lovely redfin, well done mate.

[@AndrewFishman]

The problem with starting out with a good sized reddy is now you have to fish more to top it. 🤣 The first one is ALWAYS a PB, so it helps when it is tiny, so you can get another PB. 🙃😉 Congratulations. I am a bit of a redfin fan myself. I have caught thousands and never get tired of the little blighters. Except when the small ratfin are taking my bait to bits but avoiding the hooks, they do that so well.

[@charlielane-s4k]

yeah @@AndrewFishman

[@michalesinclair5274]

Good session mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mic. 👍

[@lightningsfishingadventures]

It's windy everyday here lately, starts off calm in the morning then starts blowing early afternoon. Awesome session, at least you beat your 4 and a half fish hahaha 😁🎣

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks mate. Wind is so annoying when fishing from a kayak. LOL

[@lightningsfishingadventures]

@@robbiefishingoh yeah, definitely not wrong! Lol

[@beckyrobinson5672]

Nice job on the fish.God bless.

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Becky. God bless you too. 🙏🙏

[@HuntNhook]

Awesome video Robbie keep up the good work 👌😉

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@bean4310]

Sick video

[@coopersfishingadventures]

Nice Robbie, good session. I’ll have to get up to Nillahcootie in my boat soon. I went cod fishing today, but I caught nothing unfortunately. Keep it up mate, good work

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks buddy. I went fishing today and caught nothing as well. Holly fished with me and caught 1 carp and 4 cod, but I caught nothing. Haha 😂

[@AndrewFishman]

Don't worry Coop. It has been a hard season to pin down, with no stable weather ,the fish are a bit hard to read at present, I am finding. Those doughnut sessions are valuable though, to teach us when the fish are NOT interested. Hope you do better next time mate. It is frustrating to go out and catch nothing after all the prep and anticipation. Happens to us all though.

[@AndrewFishman]

MATE, that girl of yours is getting a bit too precocious! You are going to have to pick up your game or YOU will be the guest angler, not her! ON YOUR OWN CHANNEL! @@robbiefishing If you need a manager, just call. You have my number 😆😆

[@Jetdog_edits_9]

Great job

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. 👍👍

[@khailebziday8537]

My biggest cod from the lake is roughly 75cm in the close season on a tiny size 1 J hook on worms around midnight targeting yellow belly but got 2 to take home 35 and 42cm

[@robbiefishing]

WOW that is dedication. Well done mate. Hopefully one day there won't be a closed season on cod in Nillahcootie, or Eppalock.

[@khailebziday8537]

@@robbiefishing definitely

[@CamBill]

Good one mate nice day out 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Cam. 👍👍

[@DownSouthWaterRats]

Nice episode mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. 👍👍

[@TobysfishingNoutdoors]

Gday rob, love the content ❤, I’ve always wanted to catch like you do and I don’t know how u do it ur just a natural fisherman and I guess I’m not 😂😂 keep the great content going

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Tony. Never give up buddy. 👍👍

[@victorbitter583]

Band name for ya mate. Bobby and the Deaf Tones. lol. cheers mate. P.S. My brother and I are sitting here making up a song about your tone deafness to the tune of Manowar.. Death Tone lol.

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks mate. I had a Manowar cassette when I was a teenager. LOL 🤣

[@tombarlow5991]

Great video Robbie, you did catch a lot yellow belly still have you got any good spots for cod, fishing within an hour of Bendigo

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Tom. Try the Campaspe, the Loddon or Lake Eppalock mate.

[@OVTraveller]

Hi Robbie, you mentioned a waterproof container in which you keep your valuables. Any advice about a supplier- just any fishing gear outlet?

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, mine is a waterproof bag. It was sent to me by a company called Deeper, the company that makes fish finders. I have a feeling that they're not available any more. You can buy different brands of waterproof bags from most good outdoor stores. I also had a waterproof container in the waterproof bag. That was a small plastic camera container, similar to the Pelican cases..

[@OVTraveller]

@@robbiefishing thanks mate, I have been caught in the rain with of all things, my bloody passport , so need something really waterproof, but have not been to a good fishing gear outlet for Jonks. Will google my nearest and hope for the best. Love your show, love the north east. Tight lines as always. Cheers

[@robbiefishing]

@@OVTraveller Thanks mate. If it is for non fishing, I would highly recommend the Sea to Summit waterproof bags. They're lightweight and work very well. They are OK for fishing, but they're quite thin and I don't trust them around hooks. Most hiking and camping stores sell them.

[@dylanmclachlan2720]

Love it robbie! I've been catching plenty of perch, carp and turtles but no yabbies, all my usual spots have nothing and they don't seem to be anywhere near the menindee area. I'm dying for a feed mate I'm losing the plot 😅

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. The yabbies have been really slow around here too.

[@AndrewFishman]

Yabbying seems off all over at the moment. Too much water and they are spread thin, too much variable weather and as soon as they start to move, they shut down when the next freezing cold rain comes through.

[@Semicon07]

Robbie, really want to have a beer and hang out mate. You seem like a top bloke.

[@michael-fb7ps]

Great stuff mate good to see some small ones the will get big soon enough and the live scopes well I don’t use one I would prefer to cast my butt off and find a fish I don’t have a problem with people using them but I fished a resent comp and to be honest there is no way to win a comp these days if some are using the scope and some aren’t they scope is definitely and unfair advantage in the comps to the people that don’t have one cheers mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, I'm with you 100%. 👍👍

[@brycearmstrong5532]

Loved the video Robbie. Of all the lakes you fish this has to have more yellows stocked than any other. Also do you know why Nillahcootie looks so dirty all the time compared with Eildon just down the road.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Bryce, to be honest I am not sure mate. It has me baffled a little bit. It never use to be dirty at all until the 1993 floods. Since then it has never cleared up.

[@AndrewFishman]

Must be the carp then, mate. @@robbiefishing 🤣🤦‍♀

[@dougpetty6854]

I’m with you on the live scopes Robbie... down to watercraft, venue, weather and experience... PLUS I’m a technophobic by choice... thank God I’ve got a a son-in law that isn’t 😂🤣😆

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha the older I get the more I need to get my kids to help me with technology. When I was a kind my parents always got me to change the time on the VCR. 🤣🤣

[@dougpetty6854]

What’s a VCR ha ha 😂

[@rhondawilkinson313]

hi robbie when was this? i asked on a couple of other sites friday was going to go down to nilla but was advised ther was a fair bit of that Alge about ???

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Rhonda, this was last Wednesday, 4 days ago. There is a lot of algae in the lake. It seems to be in a lot of lakes these days. The lake is still open. There's warning signs to warn of the algae though.

[@grantgamble7859]

It's good to see a lot small yellow belly and cod it shows that hopefully we are building the breeding stock.😂😂

[@AndrewFishman]

More likely, it is the 100,000 yellowbelly fingerlings stocked last February growing out. Don't want to blow the bubble, neither cod nor yebblies breed in lakes.Only carp and redfin. There might be limited recruitment from river spawn cod, but yebblies spawn in floodplains when the water is high. Dams and locks and weirs are the major factor in the DECLINE of these species, not the introduction of carp. They were already gone by then. My question at this point is, are the fish that have bred many generation in the rivers and dams not now naturalised at the least or native by virtue of being a hybrid found only in Australia? Are they not MORE native then the "Native" fish we introduce in huge numbers? Many places, if we stop stocking them, will peter out in a few years but the carp and redfin will remain. Sad facts but true.

[@Urbanfisho]

You got a lot of smallies, ARE they still stocking those fish or ARE they breeding in there also?

[@robbiefishing]

Hey UF, the lake is still being stocked, quite heavily. 100,000 yellowbelly were stocked last week.

[@Urbanfisho]

@@robbiefishing Sweet!

[@krissteel4074]

A lot of little fish will be bigger next year so that's something to look forward to.

[@jefflouis5658]

Gee your quick releases are getting to Olympic standards. I agree with your attitude keep it simple. However it is fascinating seeing the fish on live scope what they do inspecting the lure , milling around structure. Etc. but at $3-6 thousand dollars forget it. They are also very frustrating for users as they can see the fish but they don’t want to play the game. Thanks for the vids. I love em.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Jeff. I can totally understand that. I think I would be quite fascinated watching it, but when I get to the water all I want to do is get my lines in asap. Haha

[@hairyscary8511]

The 2nd fish I singing "from little things big things grow"😅 not big on "fish finders" they have their place out in the big blue but otherwise I'd rather hone my ability to read the natural world and also not lose it, do chuckle every time on the river with someone sonar chasing whilst I'm already on the board😅

[@robbiefishing]

Haha I'm hearing you loud and clear mate. I'm exactly the same. I much prefer to use my anglers nous.

[@captainfrank01]

Well, by my reckoning that was 7 half fish, so you almost made your 4 and a half in the time you had! All looked in lovely nick too.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha I'm happy to agree with that logic Frank. LOL

[@AndrewFishman]

Well, I guess 7 half fish is better than no half fish. You'd be able to tell me, wouldn't you Frank? How did it feel to watch Doug the other day and chronicle his partial success? 🤣

[@captainfrank01]

@@AndrewFishman You’re a hard man Andrew, just one poor day and …… Seriously though, didn’t really worry me, it was just good to be out and we always have a good time. Also gave me a different angle for a video rather than just being about catching. My ego is well past the point of being bruised by having a poor day!

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha

[@robbiefishing]

Don't worry Frank, I went fishing with Holly last night, about 2 bends downstream from where we took you fishing. She caught 3 Murray cod, 1 trout cod and a carp. I didn't get a single nibble. Haha 😂😂😂

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

Lake Cillahnootie!

[@robbiefishing]

Haha

[@jeffbaade8480]

To me the latest technology takes the excitement out of my fishing

[@robbiefishing]

Yeah I'm a bit the same with some things, but then in other areas it's great.

[@02bigkev]

Live scopes would be ok in fish comps, but just an every day sounder is good enough for me. just so I know the depth to troll my lures.

[@robbiefishing]

That's about all I ever used my for when I had a boat and fish finder years ago.

[@christiaanvandeur6169]

I recall when Nillahcootie was built and opened. I thought, why? How young and ill informed was I back then?🤣

[@robbiefishing]

Haha how times change. Back then the Broken River probably had a much more reliable flow and a lot less people drawing from it. I've seen it completely stop flowing above the lake.

[@Fishing4life752]

My first Murray cod was 110cm and caught it on chicken fillet.

[@robbiefishing]

Awesome, well done mate.

[@AndrewFishman]

Excellent. Was talking to a mate about using chicken for bait today. It is excellent for most species!

[@Aussies_Fishing]

do you have any recommendations for my first left handed baitcaster rod and reel combo, i’m not sure what to get

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, you may be best heading into your local tackle store and asking them buddy.

[@AndrewFishman]

That is an open question. What are you targetting? What terrain? What lures? All these things will affect the length and type of rod you get. If limited in space for casting due to overhanging trees and stuff, you want something in the 5'6 range. If you are trying to put a big cod lure half way across the lake, you will want a longer rod with a lot more "OOmph" than if you are tossing small vibes for redfin and goldens in the margins. Horses for courses. BIG RECOMMENDATION - If you are LEFT HANDED, get a reel with the standard retrieve handle on the right side. This is in fact set up for LEFT HANDERS. If you are looking for a LEFT HANDED reel for Right Handed casting, with a handle on the left, then you can pick up a reel with LEFT SIDE HANDLE (to hold rod in right hand) from most brands, but you may have to order it as many stockists do not keep them, frustratingly, in stock. You should select a reel that allows you to hold he rod in the dominant hand and reel wtith off hand as it gives you much more control of your fishing. Hope you catch a whale with your new gear mate. Do not overspend on fancy stuff, get reliable and reputable mid priced gear that will last a long time. That will allow you to learn with a reliable kit and then move up if you require it later. Cheap and nasty is nasty. Avoid the hassles.

[@Aussies_Fishing]

@@robbiefishing cheers mate

[@Aussies_Fishing]

@@AndrewFishman thanks for the tips mate

[@AndrewFishman]

@@Aussies_Fishing Always a pleasure mate. Let us know how you went.

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Perch are all a bit on the mad side and punch well above their weight.

[@AndrewFishman]

🤣 And then you have the EP, who is a little more than a bit on the mad side and hold their own with the salties!

[@chriscoyne4827]

The Murray cod are pretty skinny over that for some odd reason in poor condition. Then you go to lake Eildon and there much fatter very weird

[@robbiefishing]

Hey mate, I reckon there's less fish and more food in Eildon. Especially with all of the drowning trees around the edges.

[@orange3too]

the live scope is the demise of the fishery. great now but once they are used the pop. will decline and the all part of the plan one step at a time. 2 cents trolling in rev. and/or in a serpentine method puts a shift in speed to the lure and often catch more fish.

[@AndrewFishman]

Mate. Graphite rods were the demise of the fishery, braid line was the demise of the fishery, polaroids was the demise of the fishery, side scan sounders were the demise of the fishery. I am pretty sure that back in the day floats were the demise of the fishery, hooks were the very devil themselves. LOL. Calm down. Live scope is NOT going to be the demise of anything. People still have to catch the fish for a start. Have a wonderful day and don't worry about such silly things. I could be wrong, but I do not think those incline to use Live scope and really learn how to use it, are the type that are killing fish hand over fist.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks for the tip mate. 👍

[@orange3too]

@@AndrewFishman being of a generation when there were lots of fish, ducks, geese, elk, bear, deer etc. etc. but not as many as when my folks folks were alive. Everything takes it's toll. The better the devices are the less chance for the game to elude. I gave up professional guiding as i was able to dream the game animals like the elders of many moons ago. I gave it up cuz most are only concerned about the horns on the wall and how small their horn was. Granted it helps catch more because you don't have to do the leg work. In joy it while you can, i am more concerned about the 7th generation. Peace...in

[@AndrewFishman]

Ah, I don't now the fisheries types in the US. I was talking more about the Australian scene. In the US it is very much more a concern, but I think the easiest way to get ahead is to ban from tournament use. No bass tourney use,means that there will be a lot fewer people willing to use them. @@orange3too

[@dogman129]

Love the line, (There's a drama unfolding) 🤣And live scope users are plain & simple (Fishing Cheats With No Skills)

[@HarleyCirillo]

Hi Robbie I’m a big fan and I want to see if you would come out in my dads boat with me and him to waranga basin one time it would be very cool if you could

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, thank you so much for your very kind invitation. At this stage I am unable to make any commitments though sorry mate.

[@JobeCurrie]

With the live scopes I feel people need to be more educated with handling and release the bigger fish just how you were telling me and jaycod

[@robbiefishing]

I ran into him again the other day.... At the same service station. Haha 😂

[@AndrewFishman]

Murraydoc, very impressed with the way you lads approach things. Good on you both.

[@JobeCurrie]

@@AndrewFishman thank you

[@JobeCurrie]

@@robbiefishing doesn’t surprise me it’s like his second home

[@AndrewFishman]

I would comment on your vids, but the comments are disabled. @@JobeCurrie

[@bushfishncook2128]

Not a fan of scopers and i just can't stand to even watch those videos. Each to their own but yeah im not a fan. Now as for the rest of your video pretty successful for bloke who keeps it simple 👍 That's the type of fishing i grew up doing and what i also enjoy most.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, I'm with you on all of that. 👍👍

[@PhillipWhite-uz3wu]

I don't like them. I also don't like people taking 30 or 40 redfin.

[@AndrewFishman]

TBF, I don't like taking even 1 redfin, however, I cannot fault anyone for taking 1 or 1000. They are, when all is said and done, a feral pest species. Whilst I do not subscribe to the notion that as anglers we can wipe them or carp oout, so return those I catch, I can also appreciate those who do remove them and take them out of the environment. While I do not think it is doing good, in some states it is illegal to return them, such as Victoria, an in others an overabundance of redfin creates "stunt"fisheries, where the young reddies eat out the food very fast and they grow quite fast. At first. However, their growth stops and the other fish suffer from lack of food. This is much less common now than in the past before native introductions could keep pace and regulate the numbers. However, apart from humans, some birds, water rats and other predatory fish, there is not much else to put predatory pressure on them (unlike their home environment in Europe where Pike, big Brown Trout and other predators keep them in check )

[@goonygreat5295]

What’s wrong with taking that many Redfin?

[@Imisspabloescobar]

No size limits or bag limit on Redfin Fisheries encourage anglers to not return Redfin to the water as they are a huge threat to native fish . Also Redfin are amazing to eat

[@goonygreat5295]

Still waiting for a reply. I’m guessing you some how struggle to catch 1 Redfin let alone 30 or 40 and decide to take your frustration out on people who do catch lots of

[@goonygreat5295]

Amazing to eat. When we were kids we would take the real small ones and they would be like little fish fingers.

[@OVTraveller]

Mate, if people are that desperate to take home a fish that would barely feed them, it simply proves they should take up a different hobby. I know you cannot comment, but I know how you feel. Cheers mate

[@johncharlton3147]

I am the first

[@robbiefishing]

You sure are. Well done mate. 👍

[@sheepsfoot2]

18:08 you didn't catch anything for 1.5 hours could be your singing robbie ? 🤣!

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣 Quite likely. LOL