Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

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Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by meppstas » Fri May 12, 2017 7:25 pm

** Though this may be of some interest to the fisho's on the site..... This is what keeping a diary is all about, then on top this I also do a write up on the rivers & catches of every river I fish each trout season.. always great to look back on..

Adrian's (meppstas) Trout Seasons 2000 – 2017

Here's my stats since moving down to Tasmania back in March 2000. The first 4 years were a little on the low side (catch rate) due to me getting to know the rivers and where I could get in and fish them. After that and getting to know several farmers, land owners and the purchase of a pair of waders the fishing really went up from there on. Having access to many more sections of rivers and wading them really opened up some great fishing seasons for me from then on that's for sure.
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2000-01 Season : Total Trips: 76.. Total Fish : 57 browns

2001-02 Season: '' '' 54.. Total Fish: 63 browns, 2 rainbows

2002-03 Season '' '' 66.. Total Fish: 93 browns, 13 rainbows

2003-04 Season '' '' 48.. Total Fish: 98 browns, 2 rainbows

2004-05 Season '' '' 96.. Total Fish: 347 browns, 35 rainbows, 1 blackfish

2005-06 Season '' '' 107.. Total Fish: 652 browns, 24 rainbows, 1 blackfish

2006-07 Season '' '' 87.. Total Fish: 354 browns, 83 rainbows, 2 blackfish

2007-08 Season '' '' 109.. Total Fish: 629 browns, 74 rainbows, 1 blackfish

2008-09 Season '' '' 106.. Total Fish: 599 browns, 67 rainbows, 2 Atlantic Salmon.

2009-10 Season '' '' 126.. Total Fish: 1167 browns, 89 rainbows, 2 blackfish,
5 redfin perch. 1 Australian Grayling (protected species)

2010-11 Season '' '' 91.. Total Fish: 819 browns, 52 rainbows.

2011-12 Season '' '' 81.. Total Fish: 481 browns, 33 rainbows, 1 Atlantic Salmon, 1 brook trout ( Meander River)

2012-13 Season '' '' 75.. Total Fish: 318 browns, 52 rainbows.

2013-14 Season '' '' 65.. Total Fish: 320 browns, 77 rainbows.

2014-15 Season '' '' 91.. Total Fish: 405 browns, 78 rainbows, 1 redfin perch, 1 Aust Grayling

2015-16 Season '' '' 106.. Total Fish: 744 browns, 78 rainbows. (same last season)

2016-17 Season '' '' 79.. Total Fish: 575 browns, 71 rainbows.

** Only approx 3% of my catch is kept, all Blackfish & Aust. Grayling caught are released. **

** Only trout are counted in my total catch & averages. **

** Since moving here to live (March 2000) and trout fish I've had 1463 trips to rivers for a total catch of 7821 brown trout, 828 rainbow trout, 1
brook trout, 3 Atlantic Salmon, 6 blackfish, 6 redfin perch & 2 Australian Grayling. **

** Average for trout caught over the 1463 trips = 5.91 **

** Ulverstone Anglers Club Vic Whitehouse Trophy holder for most trout caught in rivers & streams. (joined the club in 2006/07)
2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/??
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My first season with the Ulverstone Angler's Club in 2006-07..
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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by Whiskers » Fri May 12, 2017 7:47 pm

That's impressive!

The trout must be feeling a bit relieved now that the close season has started.

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by Paulanderson » Fri May 12, 2017 8:50 pm

Many thanks for the impressive stats and the many very enjoyable articles on your outings plus, of course, some really great photos along the way. You have really worked out how to regularly catch the trout in the areas you fish and that is a lesson many anglers never seem to learn. Thanks again and am sure I can speak for all of us that we wait with interest your exploits next season.

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by meppstas » Fri May 12, 2017 10:42 pm

Thanks guys, after 53 years of trout fishing rivers I am still finding a few tricks that lure the trout to the hook.. ;-)

Appreciate the comments and look forward to posting many more reports & photos next season too.. :thumbsup:

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by smile0784 » Sat May 13, 2017 6:31 am

Very impressive stats there
Well done
Great report

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by davek » Sat May 13, 2017 7:06 am

Some very big numbers there Adrian, well done, cheers davo
It's an exhilarating feeling catching a fish
But it's an even better feeling releasing them

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by Lightningx » Sat May 13, 2017 11:14 am

Those stats are very impressive Adrian.
It's great how you keep a record of your catch like that each year.
Well done on another great season! :thumbsup:

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by Texas » Sat May 13, 2017 12:26 pm

Very impressive Adrian.
My stats for the year, 12 carp, numerous weed & gum fish.
Now I have a new knee, I might be able to get out more.
Can't wait for your next season reports.

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Gra

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by meppstas » Sat May 13, 2017 2:34 pm

Now you've got the new knee Texas, hopefully you'll be back wetting a line very soon... Take your time with it though mate..

I'm already bored as ever, we've had some rain that's given the rivers a lift too... going to be a long three months I'm afraid..

May have to get the salt water gear out and brush the cobwebs of them..

been around 11 years since I've fished the salt water not that I forgot how to fish salt water, just seem not to do it through the closed trout season..

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Re: Trout fishing stats.. 2000-2017

Post by happyfriggincamper » Mon May 15, 2017 6:09 pm

Impressed by both the catch numbers and the diligence you have had over all the years to track and record your catches. Thanks for sharing!

Are browns the primary trout type released in Tasmania or do they just adapt significantly better than rainbows in the wild rivers?

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