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Matthew Langford and Lennie with two brace of big Bass from the depths of Boondooma using blades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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August 6, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Matthew Langford<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fishing has changed considerably in the South Burnett since the onset of winter but with a little bit of patience and some searching you can find some cracking catches of native fish.<\/p>\n

No matter what type of angler you are, there\u2019s always some great options when targeting fish in Boondooma and BP dams.<\/p>\n

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Lake Boondooma<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Over the past few months the fish have been sitting unseasonably deep in Boondooma.<\/p>\n

Generally at this time of year, you\u2019ll see the fish up along the rocky edges or feeding up shallow in among the weed.<\/p>\n

This season it’s totally different. The fish have been up a little shallower in the morning in 20ft but as the day warms, they seem to be moving out into the 30 to 60ft range.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t remember the last time I caught Bass this deep in Queensland, let alone Lake Boondooma.<\/p>\n

The reason for the fish sitting so deep, though, is the bait.<\/p>\n

The Bass are feeding on very small shrimp, redclaw and bony bream which are moving along the bottom out in the deeper zones of the dam.<\/p>\n

The area to target is the Boyne River up in the timber,\u00a0 early in the morning when it\u2019s cold.<\/p>\n

Small \u00bc blades and ice jigs seem to be the best way to catch a few Yellowbelly and Bass in 18 to 25ft.\u00a0Fish these lures vertically with small sharp hops off the bottom in among the timber pockets.<\/p>\n

The afternoon has been the pick of the time to be on the water, as the fish are responding well to the warmer afternoons.<\/p>\n

Once that water is above 16 degrees, the deeper sections along the Barber\u2019s Pole area have been fishing very well in 30 to 60ft.<\/p>\n

Fishing water this deep is still quite easy using \u00bd ounce blades, 20 gram spoons, tail spinners and \u00bd ounce rigged plastics fished along the bottom.<\/p>\n

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Lennie with his PB Bass of 51cm caught on a \u00bd blade along the Barber’s\u00a0 Pole area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bait fisherman have been getting good catches of Yellowbelly in the Boyne arm of the dam, fishing close to trees and the Boyne rocks.<\/p>\n

Most have been using saltwater yabbies, shrimps and worms.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to use smaller sinkers as the bite is hard to detect if you\u2019re using huge ball sinkers. Simply tie up to a tree, drop your bait to the bottom, and slowly move the bait up and down off the bottom. It won\u2019t be long until you get a bite.<\/p>\n

Trollers have been getting a few Yellowbelly but they have to work hard for them. Make sure you take a tackle retriever with you as you\u2019re bound to get a snag or two while trolling.<\/p>\n

Redclaw are still coming in pretty good numbers around the shallow rocky edges. Soft fruits and vegetables have been the best bait during the winter months.<\/p>\n

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Lake Barambah<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Typically BP Dam\u2019s fish move in closer to the edge during\u00a0winter and can be caught using a few methods.<\/p>\n

Lately, the best edge fishing methods have been Ecogear ZX blades, skirted jigs and jerk baits cast up shallow.<\/p>\n

Slower-moving baits such as the ones suggested are dynamite in winter. The key is small hops off the bottom near the edge with the ZX blades and long pauses near the edge with the jerk baits.<\/p>\n

The deeper flats have also been producing lots of fish, be it Bass or Yellowbelly.\u00a0Jigging blades have been the best method. Most anglers have been sounding fish in about 20ft and sitting on top of them.<\/p>\n

Ecogear ZX blades have been the real standout as they have two small stinger hooks attached.\u00a0Drop them down to the bottom and hop them with small sharp hops. A fish only needs to touch them and the stinger hooks will grab them very quickly. Best spots have been the big flat out from the main dam wall.<\/p>\n

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The Bass are keen on skirted jigs or yabbies as the afternoon heats up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s valuable to remember that most fish in the dam are gorging themselves on small bony bream so it\u2019s a great idea to throw anything that looks like a small bait fish.<\/p>\n

Look for steeper banks that hold some timber or rocks as this is a likely place that fish will be looking for bait in shallow water.<\/p>\n

Out deeper, try to find flats that are close to significant drop-offs or the main submerged creek line.<\/p>\n

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Nick Anderson with a beautiful Yellowbelly caught from the edge on a small, soft plastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bait fisherman have been getting a ton of nice fish from BP Dam.<\/p>\n

Most have been fishing along the edge using saltwater yabbies and shrimps.<\/p>\n

Trollers are catching the odd fish trolling around the main lake points; small deep-diving hard bodies are the best.<\/p>\n

Redclaw have gone very quiet and should start popping back up as the water gets warmer.<\/p>\n

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Fishing Charters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget that you can book a fishing charter with me on BP and Boondooma dams.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like a great day out and all the info and knowledge to catch Bass or Yellowbelly in our two great dams, make sure you give me a call on 0408-658-592 and I\u2019ll be happy to take you out for a great day’s fishing.<\/p>\n

You can also check out our website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until next month, tight lines and bent rods!<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Photos: Matthew Langford]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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