Hi all, did the unthinkable and headed down to Nelson for a few days during cod season but I am lucky enough to be able to fish for cod more than most so thought it was a good birthday present for myself.
Caught and released about 60 to 70 fish in 3 1/2 days. All but 2 were caught on soft plastics and had a ball. All caught on a 2lb-6lb IMX Loomis with a Ci14 Stradic loaded with 2lb fireline with 6lb leader.

My 1st Mulloway on soft plastic, 61cm and gave me hell on 2lb line.


But they all weren't so big!


My new Hummingbird sounder worked a treat locating fish and steering us clear of barren areas that looked good but had few if any fish.

Good work mate well done.

I have only been there once last year with Murls and we only managed a few bream in rather trying conditions.

Haven't you got another pic to post up with a bigger fish you caught? Haha, just went to post my reply and you got in first. Great work on the Mulloway, I have mates who have put in many trips chasing them and have only ever caught a few.

-Boob's

Good stuff Wilbur, it's a bloody nice place down there but can be tough going at times so you did well mate.

great report Wilbur. the Glenelg is a magical place, I was meant to be there last week in July for my 40th birthday too but decided to do a home reno instead

LOL Allroy I got my reno done at christmas time. Is a great place for sure.

Whats with all the clothes ya big girl

Seriously cold down there hey. Well done on all the fish though. Getting a Mulloway on a soft plastic on that line woulda given ya half a..... I reckon

Fellow codseeker Steve Wright also made his 1st trip to Nelson and managed about 30 fish with PB bream, ep and Mulloway. He had a ball as well.

47cm ep

57cm mulloway

Nice,
Fishing down there at night this time of year must certainly be hard work but well rewarded it seems.

-Boob's

Nice one Fellas, sounds like a great spot. Would be good snagging all those fish to get the old juices flowing.
Been a bit tuff 'round my way

Johnny