Chris, that was a good effort in what is heavily fished water. As to not getting any more there are a number of explanations. Most likely, the 'bite window' closed due to time of day etc. The fish may have been disturbed further upstream by an angler, cormorants, etc. A change of lure type or method may have made a difference, but just as likely not.happyfriggincamper wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:31 amThought it was going to a hot day after the action in the first two pools and a number of similar looking pools ahead - but the next few brought nothing, which prompted the change up of lure cycle which felt neverending and non-rewarding with no more trout or indications of interest. So i was doing something wrong no doubt
Getting trout on lures in the Yarra is never easy. Anyhow, you have September to look forward to.
Hornet, 12lb line is too heavy for lure fishing for trout, unless you fish at night or trolling heavy lures down deep in lakes. In most circumstances it is way too visible. Also heavy line can impede the action of some lures and it definitely affects casting, increasing friction off the spool and through the runners. 6 to 8 lb is most popular with some people using 4 lb on very light tackle.
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Truedogz