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Here's a few early morning photos of what it's like to be on a river very early this time of year here in Tasmania....
cheers
Adrian
 













Beautiful calm and cool conditions and fresh crisp air..

Then there's the odd day when the skies open up on one....  Torrential rain with no where to hide..

Firstly Mate would I would have to get you really drunk then blindfold you and then leave a 2am lol. 
But sure l can take you 

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yeah, still married to one 

I'm generally pretty handy on the kitchen. My son's request tonight, after eating all his dinner:
Choc chip mint ice-cream with ice magic and sprinkles !
 

Firstly Mate would I would have to get you really drunk then blindfold you and then leave a 2am lol. 
But sure l can take you 

Hi Del,
Pretty sure Cray's are protected in Sa. 
Without giving to much away I know of 2 spots within 30km of Murray Bridge that still have Cray's. Both spot's are not where many people would target 

Firstly Mate would I would have to get you really drunk then blindfold you and then leave a 2am lol. 
But sure l can take you 

Firstly Mate would I would have to get you really drunk then blindfold you and then leave a 2am lol. 
But sure l can take you 

lol im down for that. ill start drinking and you bring the blindfold 

Firstly Mate would I would have to get you really drunk then blindfold you and then leave a 2am lol. 
But sure l can take you 

wilda if this is so why haven't you taken me there yet lol 

Hi Del,
Pretty sure Cray's are protected in Sa. 
Without giving to much away I know of 2 spots within 30km of Murray Bridge that still have Cray's. Both spot's are not where many people would target 

OnkaStompa 2017 was off to an early start yesterday as it always is. A total of around 238 entrants and approximately 298 in attendance. It was a hot day but people still came out and enjoyed a family day of fishing and fun.
The total raised throughout the year and announced on the day was $24,760 with that number to be topped up a little when every last cent was counted. Well the grand total ended up being an astounding $25,181.60.
The official results...
Champion - Brett Haslett Bream 44.5cm and Mens Title
Women - Lisa Solly Bream 28cm
Junior - Christina Fontanot 39.5cm
Mulloway - Caleb Maunder 61.5cm
Other Fish Senior - Peter Hayesman Mullet 35cm
Other Fish Junior - Beatrice Nash Mullet 24.5cm
The BBQ although a bit quiet compared to other years went well with the Strike Hook crew at the helm. Just look at this bunch of legends!
We have Kidney Slapper, Myself, Southie the Banger, Doobie and The Fishing Guru who was an official on the day. A huge thank you to the guys for helping out with the BBQ and continuing the Strike Hook BBQ tradition.

Nigel another legend who has helped at the Bunnings BBQs couldn't make it but still managed to drop in and drop off a very well received frozen drink for us.

While in the BBQ area most of the time, I tried to get out and take a few pics of what else was going on during the day. A few of natures freakiest creatures made an appearance and one of the locals decided it was too boring and just slept all day.





It was great to be part of and so good to put the feet up afterwards.

doobs 20ft was starting to get small lol
might go trade her in on something a little bigger when we get back from fnq😂
either way i plan on being on the water real soon😆

Chicken Liver Pate and Lambs Fry & Bacon all in 1 post - really           
Each to their own I know and I'm glad you enjoy the "different" delicacies  .... but   ........ where's 'Ralph'
 
Enjoy

Awesome trip

Trout fishing the hard to get to streams/creeks.. 17-9-17
 

Getting into some of these small streams & creeks can be quite testing..

Once there, well it's worth it most times..
 
I was sitting here today going through some of the 22,000 plus photos that I have taken over the years I've spent trout fishing rivers, streams & creeks around Tasmania since moving here back in March 2000. I know the majority trout fishers that fish the rivers normally go to the more accessible areas and rarely try the more difficult hard to get to little rivers,streams & creeks that are quite plentiful here. The majority of them run into the larger rivers and all contain trout of various sizes. Yes it can be quite tough getting through the dense foliage to get to one of these streams and keeping a lookout for snakes as well. It can take up to an hour of bush bashing just to reach a stream only to find out there's not enough water in it or there's no fish in the one that has plenty of flowing water.. That's just one of the minor downfalls with this type of fishing, then there's the times when the effort is well worth it and you'll find one that's holding trout. Most of them are are usually a dark tannin coloured streams & creeks and have held some nice browns of various sizes.. While going through my photos today I didn't realise how many of them were tough going with so many fallen trees, log jams etc on them. Now when I look back on it I feel I was very well rewarded for the effort put into it by catching some beautiful wild brown trout in them. Yes it was tough work and there were plenty of disappointing trips too, but that's what this type of fishing is all about isn't it...



One of the rewards of fishing these small streams/creeks..

And one of the many downfalls on them too...

This is where it can be tough on the old body..

But then, the hard work is worth it once again..

Peace & tranquility in a small stream..

Golden colours in this wild brown trout..

Another log jam, climb over it or go around it... Hmmm!!! I went the hard way.. "over it"

Another beautiful area on a small stream..

Doesn't get any better than this.. well it does really..
 
cheers
Adrian

Gday KS,
 
Have you tried your lamb ribs?????

Gday KS,
 
Have you tried your lamb ribs?????

How to keep the kids happy

Marinated land ribs over the coals, spuds with coleslaw sour cream and cheese and roast capsicum garlic and olive oil.
Followed by 5 kids fighting over the marshmallow sticks.
Nothing fancy, in the backyard enjoying the sunset over Bird Island sipping a nice wine.
Gotta love spring 👍

Checked out the lakes today, Lakes Augusta & Great are snowed in and whites outs as are Penstock and Little Pine.. damn cold up there that's for sure..

Just love these Winter sunsets and how they change so quickly on fifteen minutes..  took 13 photos tonight.. here's four of them
 
cheers
Adrian
 

Is that for zombies?