Mattyl 0 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi All,As a new fisherman I was pretty pleased with my catch of Carp on the Torrens Lake since I must have been doing something right. I was therefore a bit gutted when the lake was closed.I have a basic rod and 2 standard river rigs and a bottom feeder saltwater rig, any ideas where I could go as an alternative? what bait I should use? and what I might catch?Any catch is a good catch with me just starting out. (I'm based in Mile End)Many Thanks,Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidm#2 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 hey budif u go to any of our local beaches/jettys youll be sure to pik up a few yellow fin for agood feed.westlake is usually consistent for bream(i thought it was reopend coz of the rain)cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattyl 0 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi David,I can't find anything saying the lake has reopened (I checked the council website).What bait would I use for the bream? Can I fish easily enough from the land? and do I just use the river rig?Sorry to bombard you with Q's!Cheers,M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davidm#2 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 no worries, glad to help.i might have miss interpreted another post in the freshwater threadsbream are prety easy to chase. they will take just about anything from worms, cockles, prawns or even lures. you can easily fish from the land just pull up a spot sit bak and wait for the fish to bite. also the bottom rig u were using in the torens should be fine,if not go into a tackle shop and they should have rigs already made up for ur chosen species cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anestimav 0 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 you need to use a running sinker and tube worms for bait this will enhance your chances Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 hey mate, me and Softy are in richmond, we fish the torrens regular. and plan to hit some salt water spots after our snapper trip this weekend.might be able to bring ya along since you live pretty much next door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattyl 0 Posted December 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Hi Del,Soz just seen your response, haven't been on here as much since starting work. I'm off until the 11th of Jan so if you're heading out let me know, I would be very keen.Cheers,Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CD-5 0 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 if you want have another go at carp just park near the zoo and wander along the biuke track behind the zoo, havent fished there much but you can see the carp cruising around, got totally smashed there last time i fished there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highfly 0 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 When u carp fish just use 1 no 6 hook.No sinker no swivel nothing else. Use maximum 3 kg lineShould increase your catch rate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61southoz Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 matty,when the torrens is closed you can still fish in it .brenttry breakout creek !henley bch rd,lockleys, northern side of bridge,theres catfish in there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Actually if you find any large pools that have very little movement in them leading up to is it holbrooks or hardys rd you should find some carpOr at least you used to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattyl 0 Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Brent,I fished breakout creek for carp but didn't catch a thing. I was just north of the bridge near the wooden platform. Might have to give it another go.What sort of catfish? How would you go about fishing for them?Cheers,Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61southoz Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 i use just bread on the hook, nothing flashy..if you want to try the torrens gimme a yell, i pass by you almost,henley bch rd..but not today, ive just got in from being on the water since 5am. no snapper but 60 gar ,yummybrent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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