I’ve been a little slow to appreciate the excitement of impoundment fishing over the years. It wasn’t until I first chased golden perch at Windermere Dam seven years ago did I understand the enjoyment and nuance of fishing man-made fisheries.
It’s such a different game to saltwater fishing and the environmental triggers to what make fish bite were foreign. It was a learning curve that has made me a better fisho and appreciate our freshwater sport fish. I mean who wouldn’t like catching football sized “yellas” and monster Murray Cod? To that end, the prospect of trout fishing though had never really excited me. Fly fishing seems too gentlemanly, and I’d rather poke my eyes out with a fork than spend a day trolling Tassie Devils. So, when a good mate of mine and resident trout expert, Terry Swann, invited me up to his cabin at Buckenderra, nestled on the banks of pristine Lake Eucumbene, did I get to, again, realise what I have been missing all these years concentrating solely on saltwater fish. Since that first trip up to the cabin, I’ve returned many times. There is something magical about an alpine waterway. However, the best part is the fishing on offer.
