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ofuros
10-03-2010, 07:35 PM
After 3-4 months of reading & enjoying everyones streamside exploits on this forum,
the time had finally come, for one of my own.

Headed down the coast, crossed the the border into NSW (Australia),where the new
trout season was about to open.

Just a quick opening day session. Dawn till Dusk.
Grey & overcast, drizzling heavily, a blanket of silence hung in the air.
No wind...sheltered, overhanging canopy, numerous small fish, so went with the 2wt, 7ft leader,
2lb tippet with my version of a black & peacock Sz 16.
Mostly tie on large eyed hooks nowadays because my eyes arent so good & just plain
easier to tie on with cold, numb, clumsy fingers !
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/BlackPeacockSmall.jpg

Alarmed by my noisy bushbashing, a wiry Bush Turky shreeked its call,
before disapearing into the dense, wet undergrowth.
Aniticipation high. Movement in the pools & runs. They're there.
Hooked & lost the first few, frustration starts to build until,
finally I catch my first for the season !
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020012Medium.jpg

Happy now, the theme of loose a few & hook a few continued
throughout the long day.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020041Medium.jpg

Steady drizzle with occasional heavy downpours continued,
but I was warm & dry. I sheltered under a trees dense canopy when I had to.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020021Medium.jpg

All browns so far, which seemed strange as the mix is usually 50/50, browns & rainbow.
Love the red spots on this one.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020033Medium.jpg

Stopped counting after 8 fish came to hand, anyway, in my book I was having
a very gooood day.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020053Medium.jpg

Further upstream, a rainbow, just three for the day.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020047Medium.jpg

Time got away from me & before I knew it, it was time to start heading back to camp.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020023Medium.jpg

Drizzle gave way to a steady downpour the river was rising.
My pace quickened as the light started to fade, slippery rocks, in the darkness
is not my idea of fun....then again.....there's always time for one more :D
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/ofuros/2010%20trip1%20Oct2%20opening%20day/PA020035Medium.jpg

Happy & contented,
Warm & dry,
exhausted but elated........its going to be good season.

Ofuros.

ksbioteacher
10-03-2010, 08:06 PM
Now that.....





.....is living. I bet you slept well.

ofuros
10-03-2010, 08:36 PM
ksbioteacher,

I sure did, a deep & contented sleep.
Maybe, even woke up......dare I say .....a little younger ;)

I wish.

Tight lines,
Ofuros

BrkTrt
10-04-2010, 03:49 AM
Very well done.

Great photos.

Thanks for taking us there.


Brk Trt

ofuros
10-04-2010, 04:24 AM
Thanks Brk Trt,

No more cabin fever, I am finally cured......

erics beetle
10-04-2010, 08:11 AM
Blimey theres me writing on my blog about being depressed because my season is just ending and you are just starting yours... I need to move to Australia...

ofuros
10-04-2010, 08:40 AM
You could be on to something there, erics beetle,

the mythical......never ending trout season,
part of the year in the uk, the other in Oz.
Then again, taking a look at the state of my superannuation,
I'd say it will only ever be a myth to us mere mortals. ;)

soupmix
10-04-2010, 10:17 AM
Well it looks like many of us are going to rely on you to give us our "fix" now that our season has ended. =_)

Brooktrout
10-04-2010, 10:19 AM
great pics.
thx

nic
10-04-2010, 03:12 PM
My trout season is also ended,

you had a good season start,
beautiful trouts there,

thank you

Nic

jw_sartini
10-04-2010, 03:50 PM
gorgeous stream and absolutely beautiful fish. thanks for sharing!

ofuros
10-04-2010, 04:08 PM
soupmix, brooktrout, nic, jw-sartini,

Glad you liked the pics guys,
I know its a long haul until the season opens again...
Just keep taking the cabin fever medication & try not
to bite your fingernails........

Ofuros

AZWanderings
10-05-2010, 07:44 AM
Very nice write up. Look forward to more stories about the rest of your season. Thanks for sharing.

Ben

ofuros
10-05-2010, 08:12 PM
Thanks AZWanderings,

Nice to get out & about,
Cool fresh air, bird calls, scents, animal tracks....
Actually felt like a hunter / gatherer......instead of a endless consumer.

Ofuros

Satoshi
10-07-2010, 09:29 AM
ofuros,

Thank you for the beautiful pics.
Is the fly in the first picture a nymph? Do you use it with an indicator?

Satoshi

ofuros
10-07-2010, 01:34 PM
Thanks Satoshi,

Used as a Nymph, drowned beetle, wet fly.....
I use indicator putty, about a metre above the nymph, but they can also be used under a high floating dry fly,
just in case the fish are looking to the surface, covering both bases.
Easy to tie & the fish seem to love them.

Hook sz 14 ~ 18
Tying Thread ~ Black
Body ~ Bronze peacock herl
Hackle ~ Two turns of black hen

Satoshi
10-08-2010, 10:24 PM
Thanks Satoshi,

Used as a Nymph, drowned beetle, wet fly.....
I use indicator putty, about a metre above the nymph, but they can also be used under a high floating dry fly,
just in case the fish are looking to the surface, covering both bases.
Easy to tie & the fish seem to love them.

Hook sz 14 ~ 18
Tying Thread ~ Black
Body ~ Bronze peacock herl
Hackle ~ Two turns of black hen

Thank you ofuros.
Interesting.

Satoshi