Harvey Dam

[renovator]

Look fwd every year to here the goss from those lucky enough to get to Harvey Dam to fish trout opening. Expect you will find a bit more water than the previous couple of years.

[steve anderson]

Monday for me

First day last season.

[sexton]

The weather might put a few off, but I'll be there

[Jparatore]

Would like to give it a shot this year what's the opening and closing dates for the season

Cheers Joe

[Bear]

Heading over on Monday as well. Looking forward to giving the new woolly buggers a go.

[Hooked]

Originally Posted by steve anderson

Monday for me

First day last season.

Seeing that pic Steve has got my trout blood pumping...been years since I have targeted them think I will dust off some gear.

[Jparatore]

hey guys

could anyone please tell me what lures you us?

[sexton]

Pretty much any minnow type bream lure will work. A few of my favs are Pontoon21 CrackJacks , Sx 40's and 43's,River2Sea Baby vibes, Halco scorps and Cranka Shads just to name a few... More natural colours like a Rainbow Trout pattern tend to do quite well.
Hope this helps a bit mate

[Jparatore]

cheers mate

[Shortly]

I am heading down to Harvey dam in a few weeks time to have my first go at catching trout.

I read Sextons response to lures which was a great help. Thanks
What I was also wondering though, is what depth the lures need to dive to? If at all.

But what sort of leader and line should I be fishing. I have 3, 5 and 6 lb leader and have 4lb mono on my reel. Should I be fishing lighter or heavier?

What sort of habitat do the trout like? Are they like bream and like some structure or it doesnt matter?

Thanks for the help.

Di

[Shortly]

Doesn't any one want to help a girl out in trying to catch some trout for the first time?

[Bear]

Hopefully give you a better idea after tomorrow, but if the water is amongst the grass the trout love going in looking for insects. I would start at 6lb leader and only go down if the bite is really off. First thing in the morning or last thing in the day is beast time unless you have a yak or dinghy and can troll the deeper water. Jig around the dead trees for reddies as well. Great fish to eat.

[Shortly]

Thanks Bear.
Your info is a great help.

I wont be landbased as I have the yak so I will make sure I take some deep diving lures as well.

Di

[Bear]

Check my thread from today Di. 6lb in the grass, just as I had hoped.

[Bear]

Well........ there's been a bit of extra water added. Recognise this place?????