This was the last thing I expected to catch fishing in the Ovens River

This was the last thing that I expected to catch while fishing in the Ovens River. I have been fishing in the Ovens River for 4 decades and have seen a lot of things come and go, and seen a lot of changes to the fishing.
During the 1980s the Ovens River was an absolute redfin fishing hot spot. The river was teaming with redfin, otherwise known as English perch and it was not uncommon to catch 10 or a dozen nice redfin in a single afternoon.
During the 1990s fisheries stocked the Ovens River heavily with yellowbelly (Golden perch) which seemed to create a rapid decline in the number of redfin
By the end of the 1990s yellowbelly stockings had discontinued in the Ovens River and trout cod stocking began under the trout cod recovery program which lasted several years.
With all of these native fish being stocked into the Ovens River, the redfin population was decimated to the point that they have become as rare as hens teeth.
So rare in fact that I can only remember catching 1 single redfin in the last 20 years and that was about 8 or 9 years ago on a cast lure.
This redfin was the last thing that I expected to catch in the Ovens River in Wangaratta. To be honest, I would have been less surporised if I had of caught a rainbow trout!
I suspect that this redfin may have been washed into the Ovens River from a nearby creek, lagoon or dam in recent rain events and no doubt it was only a matter of time before a Murray cod or a trout cod found it....and ate it!

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robbiefishing why were the police there m8 and another great video

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Robbie - come to Latrobe Valley and I'll get you some good fish

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@@bettsiexx4050 that’s all we get from him haha 😂

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God this bloke reminds me of every genuine bloke at the pub. Too good

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks mate. I am genuine, and I do like visiting pubs. 😂😂🍺🍺

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Lmao robbie you are being stalked by subscribers you are officially a KZbin Star

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Hahaha Thanks mate. Might need to start wearing a wig! LOL #ilovetheattention

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You are truly the nicest guy ever. Thank you, the world needs more people like you.

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Thank you so much for your kind words.

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Where’s that place?

[@aussies4trump176]

Not gonna lie but when I read the title and looked at the thumbnail I straight away thought that you probably fished a dead body out of the river

[@robbiefishing]

Haha I wouldn't be putting that on KZbin if I did mate. LOL

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@robbiefishing ikr what type of idiot would put a dead body on KZbin hahaha, oh....

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@@pvmchrisy hahahahahaha yep.

[@TheHungrySlug]

Cheers Mate, You have inspired me to take my 3 kids out fishing. You have returned to me a feeling I've not had since my pop's family fishing trip holidays. He passed away about 9 years ago and my heart and fishing had been strangers since then, Until now with you and your video. Thank You.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thank you so much for your amazing words. You comment has hit a chord with me. I use to love fishing with my Pop as well, he passed away 15 years ago aged 83. Today would be his 98th birthday if he was still with us.

[@adrianxenia5670]

My grandfather was a WW1 war veteran, his advice to me before he left this life was. Don't trust the police don't trust the government & don't go to war ! Go Fishing 👍

[@robbiefishing]

WW1 WOW. My great grandfather was a WW1 veteran as well, he was a light horseman at Galipoli. Hius son, my beautiful grandfather (My hero) was a spotter in WW2 in New Guinea. Full respect to them all.

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Fine advice God. Bless him

[@connorarmitage6286]

Not gonna lie, that’s one unique line, it sounds like he knew something that the government was hiding lol

[@banjopete]

Adrian Xenia , we hope those who would make you a slave feel the same way.

[@hyperspacejester7377]

Wise man! Lol

[@Toukoi]

Nice to hear some positive feedback on the police for a change, there’s too much negativity surrounding them at the moment. Nice Red fin ..

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mark. I agree mate. Like all organisations there's always going to be a few rogues but on the whole they're a good bunch of people with a job to do. I have a couple of friends who are coppers locally and they're great blokes, just like these 2 in this video....wonderful.

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Man I never meet nice trappers when im fishing but Robbie youre a local legend

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha Thanks mate.

[@Andysfishing]

Nice social fish there.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps Andy. Sure was a fun night.

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@Andy's Fishing Wild Cook social fish, like social fishing? Like social distancing... BUT WITH FISH?

[@rolo4447]

Wow thats amazing. The amount of loyal fans you have is awesome.

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Rhanks you so much mate. I am truly blessed with the amazing people that follow me, yourself included.

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Never seen a more positive and nice guy on youtube honestly . Glad i found your channel mate

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Thank you so much Valcor.

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Bloody oath, you're a hometown hero Robbie, love the positivity.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Sam thank you so much. Huge believer in positivity right here.

[@Hrdtop75]

I couldn't believe you got handed the "Encyclopedia of Fishing Australia". There are three large folders in the set, my father started collecting them from the newsagency mid 1970's. They are a top read.

[@robbiefishing]

Yep....how lucky am I. That's so awesome.

[@milex20]

Glad to see someone in my area starting a channel

[@dogcatcher-tq8tl]

Nice cod and redfin keep up the amazing work Robbie you inspire so many to get out and wet a line 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thanks so much for your kind words.

[@MelbourneFisho]

I only just subscribed. Took about 3 years off from fishing and never really a freshwater fisho but your videos have inspired me. Genuine fella, you can tell. Well done mate keep up the content 🤙

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thanks so much for your kind words.

[@kotarain9582]

Great video! I really enjoyed it. can't wait for the next one.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Kota. I have another fishing video coming out tomorrow night.

[@waynecoburn5362]

Great video Robbie. I remember fishing there with my old man 30 years ago probably just before I unfortunately became too cool for family holidays.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha too cool for family holidays. LOL 30 years ago there would have still been plenty ofnredfin in the river too.

[@paulorchard7960]

Enjoy your fishing mate, I’m a salt water man but have occasionally fished rivers! Caught a huge Mary River lungfish when I was about 12 and the thrill of that catch and release has never left me in over 40 years!

[@robbiefishing]

WOW Paul that sounds very exciting mate.

[@Geologistandcoins]

Was waiting all day for this, bring on the Redfin!!!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I love catching redfin....whether intentional or not.

[@iggie1439]

Keep up the good work Robbie, you make my day start with a smile.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thanks so much for your kind words.

[@BushKayakersCampingAustralia]

you would be one of the nicest people they ever met . I am sure if i ever met you , you would be one of the nicest people I ever met . Love your vibe Rob . great channel great info great fun

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your kind words mate. I always try to be the nicest person that I can be. The best thing about being nice is that it doesn't cost anything. 🤣🤣👍👍

[@bennuballbags2]

Robbie, you are a legend! I grew up in Shepparton, and its great to see some rural VIC fishing.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Ben thanks so much mate.

[@andyd6033]

I just found you channel and I love what you do so I just subscribed! I love Aussie KZbin's

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Andy thank you so much mate.

[@davehuggins6835]

Great video mate!! Local legend 👌 Great fish, great people....

[@robbiefishing]

Haha Thank you so much mate. Certainly were great people.

[@hankbraff1135]

Love your work Robbie.

[@healthynewshub7655]

Good size fish and nice to have friendly visitors

[@freefall0483]

Thank you very much. Great channel.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Daniel thank you very much for watching.

[@X-Gen-001]

First fish I ever caught as a kid was a redfin. It was a bit smaller than that one though, nice catch indeed. Great video. I haven't gone for a fish in far too long.

[@CamBill_ROBLOX]

Looked a fun trip and meeting nice people as well good one mate 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps Cam..always great to meet good people I reckon.

[@lucasbarber3412]

2 pests removed and a beautiful winter cod as well man. Well done and great video.

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Lucas.

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Really good video, great to see the interaction with the public. That book that Jarrod gave you looks like a beauty.

[@BatesonBen]

Subscribed. Cheers Robby, love what you're doing mate

[@robbiefishing]

WOW thank you so much Ben.

[@livingterminal5792]

On ya Robbie keep it up mate love ya work and your fun attitude !!

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Hamish thanks so much mate. Its all about having fun. In not the beat fisherman but I reckon I might be the best at having fun. Hahaha

[@baileyrohde7794]

Robbie I can’t tell you how much I love you content, keep it up mate ❤

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your super kind words mate.

[@petestopher4864]

After a shitty 12 hrs shift at work mate it's nice to unwind and watch your vids. Cheers mate

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Pete thanks so much. Sorry to hear you've had a crap day. I worked all afternoon and had a great shift. My shitty shifts were just a few weeks back. I think we all go through good and bad patches mate.

[@petestopher4864]

robbiefishing 100% mate, we need the Shiite ones to appreciate the good days, all the best mate

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Bro you have the best videos! I really love it!

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much.

[@jacktiver8906]

Thanks Robbie for making such great content, just got out of hospital after breaking ankle badly and your video is keeping my spirits high. Can't wait to get back out fishing this summer. Also I have now caught many redfin in the Tea garden creek just about 800m up stream from were I met you the first time. Thought I would just let you know, I was also very surprised to see them there as well.

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Jack thanks for watching. To be honest I am surprised that I have not caught a redfin there. When I was a kid there were heaps in there. Brett and I fished it a few weeks back and caught nothing. LOL WOW that sux about your ankle mate. I hope you're OK.

[@jacktiver8906]

Broke it playing basketball of course hahaha. Only a break luckily I didn't need surgery.

[@mase8444]

Robs are usually the nicest blokes

[@danyoungy]

Love the videos mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Youngy.

[@EshayOgWheelCo]

Great fishing mate, love the redfin

[@vinniemcintyre4987]

Robbie I caught my first legal Murray cray in a long time off the bank on the Goulburn river all thanks to you because of how you modify the hoop nets thanks!!😁

[@robbiefishing]

WOW well done mate that's so awesome. And thanks for your kind words.

[@jordanwhatley4699]

Redfin are going off in my local area melton res if anyone lives 25ks from there landed 5 nice reds yesterday everyone had a good day , love these vids rob

[@asgardianadventures132]

Awesome video mate and what a chunk of a redfin..and it's always nice to see the cod

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. That redfin was the blast thing I expected to see in this river. Blew my mind!

[@RKJFishing]

Wow you've got all the luck mate! I can't even buy a fish at the moment haha. Hanging out for Springtime. I bet your heart skipped a beat when you first saw those cops coming at you lol

[@robbiefishing]

Haha Its all skill mate. I was specifically targeting redfin. LOL No luck involved. Hahaha

[@mickssouthaussieadventures1631]

RKJ Fishing, Rohan, I think he was secretly waiting for a pat down from the passenger cop :)

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Didn’t mean to dislike this vid such a good one !

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love ur vids

[@idklmao5952]

I’m not even into fishing but I love your positivity

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much. There's so much nastiness in fireworks today. I'm so grateful to live where I do, where I can pop down the river after work, do a bit of fishing and mingle with the locals. I LOVE it!

[@murrayprosser5082]

Love it your fishing in the place where i caught my first cod in 1975-76. scary when i think how long ago.

[@robbiefishing]

WOW Muzza thats so awesome. I remember catch heaps of reddies there back in the 80s.

[@phoebemckenzie5707]

good fishing robbie such a variety of fish. great job keep up the good work. big smiles

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Phoebe thank you so much for tuning in.

[@eldel5.023]

This guy has great sense of humor!!! Be cool to fish with him! Subscribed!

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Mike thanks so much mate. I might not be the best fisherman but I reckon I have the most fun. LOL

[@petericyou856]

Merry Xmas mate to u n yours keep on fishing mate I’m stuck in the city and I relax watching your pleasures. Well done bro.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Peter thanks so much mate. I don't think that I could handle living in a city. I would feel like a fish out of water. I hope you had a fantastic Christmas too mate.

[@sander5878]

Good stuff Robbie didn’t expect that

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I thought I was seeing things. LOL

[@ashleyflanigan8038]

Gr8 session Robbie. All you needed is a yella to make a complete set lol. First the cops then a Rob, a funny coincidence. Anyhow keep up the good work. 👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Haha Thanks mate. A yella would have completely blown my mind. LOL

[@ryanpowell244]

What a brilliant vid !! Mate you are a brilliant person all those people enjoy talking to you well done old mate !! Good fish to

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Ryan thanks so much for your kind words mate.

[@randorider2801]

Cool seeing the fish you're pulling out! The snow went away and I got the ol fishing truck dug out! I'll have trout in the coals in no time.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

I hope your old man gets better soon mate, you could have worse subscribers than a police man 🤣🤣. What a busy session, great to see all the loving your getting though Robbie 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Steve thanks heaps buddy. They were soooo nice.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

robbiefishing no worries, you know you mentioned putting the boot on it’s head and throwing it back? Do any of you guys eat carp? They had to here but they were kept in very clean waters so may have tasted better 🤷‍♂️

[@TanjasWorld1]

Awesome man

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you. :)

[@Adam-W-]

Good on ya mate!! 😬🤘🏻 I'm up in the albury wodonga area,, nice to know the ovens has some decent fish still in it!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Adam. It's a great cod fishery but redfin sure are rare.

[@Rupe51]

Robbie! you are the most entertaining guy! I really enjoyed listening to you catch the carp, the red fin and the cod. I'm going to have to figure our where the Owen river is. I had fun watching you have fun. Keep it up. Robbie from Canada

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Rupe, thank you so much for watching me all the way from Beautiful Canada. The Ovens River is in North East Victoria, Australia and this video was filmed in a town called Wangaratta.

[@johnvella4889]

Wat a good mixed fish trip .. well done ....

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much John.

[@potatoarms291]

First video I have seen, but loved it mate! You seem like a top bloke

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Cam thabk yku so much for your kind words mate.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome catches. finally did some fishing today and had a pretty good day despite the rain and cold haha

[@robbiefishing]

Awesome work mate. We had cold but no rain today. Hopefully we get heaps of rain next week.

[@markvines7308]

Great stuff 👍👍👊🎣🐟

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps Mark.

[@dexteroce352]

Great video man keep it up

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@PenzancePete]

Even in Oz you have the curse of the Carp. My sympathies to you.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Its actually pretty damn bad here idk whats its like compared to where your from but i heard theres alot of them in our waters.

[@robbiefishing]

Yeah they're certainly a full on pest here mate.

[@magoolew5131]

@@robbiefishing There is a river here in the US where if you take your boat and and traveling at speed, you might just get a carp jump out of the water and hit you right in the face. You could be traveling along on the boat and at any time, you'll see at least 50 of them jumping out of the water. They are so plentiful in that river that the fish commission uses electric shock to kill them and when they float up to the top, they are gathered up by the boatloads and taken to a fish processing plant and ground up and used to make fertilizer. They will have 3 guys on each boat with gaffs and they fill the boats in minutes. Usually at least a half dozen boats used at any time and they do it several times a year.

[@jordythebassist]

It would definitely be a relief when you see two cops walk up and one says 'I'm a subscriber to your channel's 🤣🤣

[@billyakers5583]

Thanks for that 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Billy thanks for watching.

[@SepterNow]

Robbie you deserve 100x more subscribers than u currently have

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate, I can only dream!

[@Geonic-lh4ud]

Liking your energy, keep it up

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Geoff.

[@nicky9589]

Very nice session mate. 👍 Hope your old man loves the reddy. 🇦🇺💚 cheers Rob.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Nick. I have a feeling he filleted it and cooked it for my mum.

[@franceslock1662]

Great idea to go to the local river and have a go in winter when it actually has some water in it.

[@chachichooch6765]

Nice mate.

[@asiaboomstixx3649]

Omg robbie you're hilarious and have such great character definitely earned another subscriber 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing.

[@-fishingvideos-liorben-hai2447]

Great video

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate.

[@rongatai]

That was a fantastic session, Robbie.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I sure had a blast. Was only there 2.5 hours.

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Awesome channel mate just subscribed looking forward to watching your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy my videos.

[@timmymclennan4968]

G’day Robbie, great show mate 👍👍👍

[@kamurashev]

Hey, it was almost like I go back 15 years and was fishing here in Ukraine. I mean the same species the same all, just different country. Lovely video, thanks.

[@lochiefromda2773]

Nice cod and good time laps keep it up 🎣

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Lochie thanks heaps mate.

[@lochiefromda2773]

Can you do more time laps

[@mdmelbourne6076]

Hello Bobbie, just found your channel Brother and I'm a supporter now brother, Thanks for sharing and I'll be back on the next one Tight line's Jim 👍😎

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Jim thank you so much for subscribing and for your very kind words mate.

[@flexieRexy]

So wholesome nice job Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate.

[@campbellslee6773]

Keep it up mate. Not long until summer. Big cod...big.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha I hope you're right mate. I'm already hanging out for December. Hahaha

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

I've got the 2 volume set of those books! Been reading them for decades and now my kids use them for reference material.

[@DavidThomas-ke7ih]

im not into fishing much anymore but i really enjoyed watching your vid and brought memories of when i was a kid and camping along the murray near echuca and catching nothing but those bloody carp and then the odd cod even caught a turtle and a murray cray on my fishing line and luckily the hook had gone through his lip and he hadn't taken it down his throat so i could remove the hook

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Dave,m thanks so much for your kind words mate.

[@jeffe6338]

Your a top bloke Robbie... hope to catch up one day n have a coldie together...cheers from S.A

[@ashk8834]

Very nice catches!!

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you.

[@cointector]

Robbie mate you star .. Even the boys in blue love ya lol .. Great video mate.. Reddies in Wang awesome 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@robbiefishing]

Haha tjanks so much mate. Not often denser redfin in Wang these days mate.

[@ObeerusAus]

Great video mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@OKBushcraft]

Great fishing.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Surprising video mate. Not the fishing, the fact the cops came and didn’t take you. 😂🤣

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha They tried too but I bribed them with a bag of Strike Tiger lures. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

robbiefishing 🤣😂🤣

[@highflying82]

First vid of yours I have seen ..very entertaining .. that red fin ..looks like what we commonly call a Perch in uk .. thanks

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Jeff thanks so much mate. Yep.... These are an English Perch. Here in Australia we have a lot to thank the Brittish for. Redfin...rabbits...foxes... LOL

[@GG-yq5oj]

Your a legend mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate.

[@TheSudsy]

How many thousands of miles, hemispheres and days of flights away, and he lands a common and a perch. Fish and chips and a pint down the pub next. If it wasn't for the accents and the toytown Police - you'd have thought this was the UK. "cold in August" could even be possible. Great video.

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks mate.

[@TLKLures]

Good Vid Robbie, I am heading to Lake Nagambie tomorrow, Hoping for an August Cod :)

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Good luck at Nagambie. I was over that was yesterday at Waranga Basin. Had a BBQ with a few friends.

[@igotdainfinitystones7760]

Trevor Kay I have never had any luck at Nagambie could I please have some tips?

[@onecatch3656]

Great clip mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@F4LLENZEBRAS]

Good video Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps Jaycod.

[@shanevonharten3100]

Nice going Robbie, hope the old mans ok. Nice bunch of people around there by the look of it.👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Old man is well thanks. Just been a bit crook lately. Wangaratta is a great place, lovely country atmosphere.

[@shadowturtle96]

First video iv seen of yours and subed

[@robbiefishing]

Hey man thats so awesome.... thank you so much. I aim to habe as much fun as possible and share it.