Having recently moved and not being familiar with the area, I found myself in the off-season searching Google Maps, focusing on the upper reaches of nearby river systems for my freshwater fishing fix.
Upon locating a few promising locations, I undertook a few “reccies”, going on bushwalks to assess the viability of fishing. While there was certainly potential, challenges presented in the form of steep terrain and uneven (and almost non-existent) bush tracks. It seemed near impossible to transport and launch a traditional kayak or canoe. Also, land-based fishing and access along the banks was very limited.
But having seen the fishing potential, adopting a different approach seemed worthwhile.
I purchased an inflatable kayak – being smaller and lighter it allowed me to carry it through the bush along with the most basic of fishing equipment. Then it was a matter of finding an appropriate site for access, inflating the kayak, and launching into the river.
LOCATION
During the warmer months bass migrate upstream and the key when locating fishable locations is establishing where the tidal influence
