Snowys Pics

[Bass flicker]

Hit the Kosciusko National park about 11.00am friday after travelling through wee jasper and the brindabella ranges. we had camp set By 4.00pm and went to a wonderful little stream which was completely spring fed. The stretch we were on was called blue water holes and said water holes contained quite a few trout. I threw a gold and red celta around and managed to have up to four trout at a time chasing it around the pool. I had no success with these mid size trout so I stalked in on another deep pool and spotted the biggest rainbow I have ever seen, he must have pushed a kilo. I actually felt rediculous throwing my celta down infront of him as an offering, and rightly so, he took one look at my poor imitation and moved off in disgust.

Big trout who live in places so heavily fished get big and own pools for one reason. They're smart.

The following day we decided to move off to some more remote places in the Kosciusko, though it wasnt long before we came across a beautiful mountain stream with good deep pools under some small rapids. I cracked my fly rod out and had a search around in the grass matching some insects to the fly patterns I had. It took a while for me to lay a fly convincingly on the water though once I did, I had trout mouthing at them straight away. I didnt manage to hook any of these little buggers and Im sure its just inexpirience. Although I know trout are the most destructive introduced fish next to the carp, the skill of stalking and luring these elusive creatures is something I could make habbit of.

After a fruitless fly session we pushed on into a remote corner of the National park with no one around for miles. We had a beautiful camp near a stream then headed on the next day making our way out of the Mountains to the Land Rover 60th Anniversary show in Cooma.

[quintrex101]

that good about seeing all the trout ... at least you got out there ... i tryed abit of fly fishing too no luck tho

i see you had a go a damper t0o ... we had a go at 2 and they came out great

[storms72]

You've got too be loving it there Garth! Beautiful scenery, bit of fishing, good company and the Rover gathering! What more could one want from the weekend!

Top pics mate, all thoroughly enjoyed!

Jason

[salty fil]

Now thats my kind of trip. Great camp mate, nice and isolated. Im jealous.
Awesome pictures and report.

[Bees Knees]

Great read mate:congrats:

[Bass flicker]

Now thats my kind of trip. Great camp mate, nice and isolated. Im jealous.
Awesome pictures and report.

Thanks mate. It sure was isolated, I hate camping near other people. The night before we camped at a NPW camp ground and had to put up with some real wankers. The young blokes beside us stayed up drinking and swearing till late then woke us up at the crack of dawn, I ended up having a dust up with the main offender and put him clean in his place. It just gives you more reason to get your map and compass out and do some searching for a top spot.

[HSV]

Hey BF you really now how to enjoy life buddy, good on ya champ excellet Pics.

[Middo]

Thanks for sharing that with us. This is my favourite part of Australia, in the winter because of the snow and the scenery and at other times simply because it is such a unique place.

[Martijnf]

looks awesome.

Definately going to check that out when I get over there.. look spot on for the type of location I like. Secluded and beautiful.

[Bass flicker]

looks awesome.

Definately going to check that out when I get over there.. look spot on for the type of location I like. Secluded and beautiful.

No worries. Just PM me when you get here and I'll be able to set you up with all the maps.:ohhh yeah:

[armagh6]

Classic stuff BF, bit like 'into the wild'. Would be hard getting back into work in Sydney after that.

[imnotafish]

awesome read BF, and amazing pics..... i feel calmer and more relaxed just looking at em

[jacobvz]

NIce report

Jack

[Bass flicker]

Just looking at this old post gives me an urge to load the landy. I have a three day canoe trip planned in oct which should provide plenty of great pics. Hopefully with more fish in frame:rolling laughter:.

I had a report that all this area is thick with snow right now and all gates are locked for safety BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR:cooll:

[mulloway mayhem]

hey BF.....some tops pics and good read.....

well done and thanks for sharing......:headbang:

[Bass flicker]

hey BF.....some tops pics and good read.....

well done and thanks for sharing......:headbang:

No worries Big Fella.

I encourage everyone in these slow times on the sight to re-hash a few posts, especially the ones with photos. There have been so many great posts over the years that newcomers would never have seen!

[Haji]

Hi Bass

Awesome photo's!

Great to see you letting the Landie of the leash, not too rough for the old girl was it? :rolling laughter::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

And you are right about rehashing some old photo's there are some great and inspiring shots that new members (and us oldies) would enjoy, again and again.

Cheers mate

Haji

[flat rock]

loks great mate,wish i was there in sted of work haha

[Bass flicker]

Hi Bass

Awesome photo's!

Great to see you letting the Landie of the leash, not too rough for the old girl was it? :rolling laughter::rolling laughter::rolling laughter:

And you are right about rehashing some old photo's there are some great and inspiring shots that new members (and us oldies) would enjoy, again and again.

Cheers mate

Haji

To rough!!!(indignent sniff) I know your joking cause you have had the good fortune to be a passenger in the beast. I actually had two land cruisers follow me in to a sticky side trail, turn back and take alternate paths.