Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre

Fishing Report - Last of Season

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:28:46 +1000

The fishing report has been updated. Please click the headline link to visit this page.

Fishing Report Update

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:37:09 +1000

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Fishing Report Update

Fri, 8 May 2009 11:06:34 +1000

The fishing report has been updated today on Friday May 8. Please click on the banner headline to visit the site and read the report.

NZ 2010 - Hurry - A few spots remaining

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:48:08 +1100

As it say's above, we have only a handful of places remaining for NZ 2010. Please contact us on FreeCall 1800 458 111 to discuss the options.

Fishing Report

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:47:17 +1100

The fishing report has been updated today on Friday April 3rd. Please click on the banner headline to visit the site and read the report.

Fishing Report

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:36:00 +1100

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Fishing Report - We are OPEN for business

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:19:40 +1100

The fishing is report has been updated. Enjoy.

Fishing Report & Fires Over

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:11:14 +1100

Please visit the website for the latest fishing report from GVFFC. Our fire season is now essentially over due to the soaking rains of the past 48 hours. Great news for all Australians.

Fire Update - All Quiet

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:34:54 +1100

Last night's rain has been a welcome relief to all involved in the Murrindindi North fires. Please visit the website by clicking the link above. Normal fishing report services will resume tomorrow.

Fire Threat Update

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:52:48 +1100

The fire threat for our region has been upgraded ahead of tonight's southerly change. While we are quite prepared and believe that the CFA will contain it if it manages to reach the grasses of the valleys, it is worth reading the latest update and familiarising yourself with the current situation.

Fishing Report Fri Jan 22

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:39:27 +1100

The fishing report has been updated. Please click the headline link to visit this page

Fishing Report and NZ Trips

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:54:38 +1100

We have just added on spot for our New Zealand trips this summer. The week is Saturday 14-21. Those interested should contact us ASAP. Also the fishing report has been updated. Please click the headline link to visit this page

Fishing Report Fri Dec 12

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:01:00 +1100

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Fishing Report Fri Dec 5

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:18:10 +1100

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Fishing Report Fri Nov 21

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:59:08 +1100

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Fishing Report Fri Nov 14

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:45:43 +1100

It's that good they are just jumping in the boat. Click the headline link above to visit our fishing report page. It has just been updated.

Fishing Report Oct 30

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:13:29 +1100

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Fishing Report Oct 17

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:57:05 +1100

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Click here to watch our videos on YouTube

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:27:16 +1100

For those interested in watching our videos simply and quickly, check out our listing on YouTube by clicking on the link at the top of this announcement. Enjoy.

Guiding Spots available this Sat 18, Mon 20, Tues 21, Wed 22, Thur 23

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:07:33 +1100

We have had a last minute cancellation of a group staying with us this coming week and as a result have a half day slot now available for Saturday, as well as full day slots available for next week Mon-Thurs inclusive. The cottage is also now available from Mon 20 - Thurs 23 inclusive. Discounted rates will apply for anyone taking up time in the Mon-Thurs slot.

Phone on FreeCall 1800 458 111 or if on a mobile, 03 5773 2513 to discuss the options.

Streamcraft Masterclass

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:01:10 +1100

We have several spots left for our streamcraft weekend on Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9. $300 for two days of instruction in small, intimate groups designed to take your stream/river fishing to the next level.

Click on the Streamcraft Masterclass title above to visit the page on our website or phone us on FreeCall 1800 458 111 or 03 5773 2513 to book a place today.

Swamp Trips - Available Dates

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:41:33 +1100

Just a head's up regarding our Swampy trips this coming November and December. We still have availability on Thursday November 6 for the first round of trips. In December we still have Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Sunday 7 available. Please visit http://gvffc.com/Services/swampy.htm for more info or phone us on FreeCall 1800 458 111.

Fishing Report OCT 3

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:51:39 +1000

The fishing report has been updated.

Cheers
Antony

Fishing Report Fri Sept 26

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:15:03 +1000

Goulburn River Level: 1500 Megs (Megalitres Per Day) Water Temperature: 13.0 Degrees Celsius Dissolved Oxygen: 10.5 ppm (parts per million) Lake Eildon Level: 23.4 Lake Eildon Inflow: 2000(Megalitres Per Day) Rainfall (past 24hours): 0 mm Eildon Pondage Phone 5770 8128 * subject to rapid change

Phone 5770 8128 for latest river level details - phone recording updated daily

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Weather Pattern:

A cold front will cross Victoria this afternoon and evening. Another cold front will develop south of the Bight on Saturday and cross Victoria later Sunday

A high pressure system will then develop over Victoria during Monday.

Friday Fine and mostly sunny. Fresh and gusty northwesterly winds shifting southwesterly and easing tonight. Max 24 Precis: Fine. UV Alert: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High

Saturday Fine. Min 7 Max 23

Sunday A shower or two later. Min 5 Max 18

Monday Fine. Min 4 Max 16

First up we want to wish Lachlan the best wishes for a speedy recovery following his car accident last week in Buxton. It just goes to show how easily this sort of thing can happen and when you least expect it. From all of us here we want to wish you a full and speedy recovery and look forward to fishing with you in NZ this summer. Were glad that you are ok mate.
To the fishing.

The river has snuck up to one of those great levels that many of us wish it could stay at all year round. 1500 Meg sees the trout of the Goulburn becoming a lot less shy/wary and also adds a lot more in the way of fish holding habitat. It also adds a heap of gravel bars on which fish will immediately take up positions on. Suffice to say it’s a wonderful level for fly fishing.

The river is starting to warm enough to stimulate not only the trout to feed, but also the caddis and mayfly to hatch. The past few days have seen the first signs of caddis up near Thornton as well as a couple of species of mayfly. In comparison to recent years, this year is about a week to ten days behind in terms of hatches, but we should see the very best of the dry fly fishing kicking off in the next fortnight. My calendar for the past five years points to and October 1-5 kick off on the better hatches, so we are right on the cusp now.

Right now the best of the fishing is for those willing to methodically search with nymphs. Reports continue to trickle in (I say trickle because mon – fri = few fisherman about) of consistent fishing for those willing to persist using small imitative nymphs below an indicator. Pheasant tails and copper johns have been the best bet but keep them in the 14-18 size for best results.

With the way things are going it makes sense to be using small dry flies as indicators. We have caught enough fish on dry flies to say that this method is the way to go. Nothing is more heartbreaking than having a good fish come up and eat your foam indicator.

Hatches at this stage are a bit hit and miss. It’s hard to pick them one day to the next. One thing is for sure, if you get an overcast day your chances go up 75% and if there is a bit of wind you can add another 20% to the probability of something happen on the top. The only advice is to have a few small, hatch matching caddis and mayfly on you at all times. Drop by if you need some help with this as we have the specific ties to match local bugs.

There are no special local events of which to really speak of. We are getting some beetle falls at the moment but they are not large in size just yet. Also the recent thunderstorms produced no termite activity. We are probably 4-5 weeks away from their first appearances.

The smaller rivers are worth a fish if you don’t mind working hard for a shot at one or two fish. Those skilled in the bait fishing method known as ‘high stick’ or ‘Czech nymphing’ will do well if they know the stretches to target. But to be honest this is not enjoyable fishing and is physically demanding work for those new to it. The sarcasm reflected in the bait fishing remark is a bit tongue in cheek. It becomes a numbers game for many of these anglers and is very one dimensional to say the least. Anyway…time to get off my high horse and finish this report….

The small rivers will produce fish, particularly those on the valley floor around Thornton/Alexandra/Buxton. Those running into the lake are still running high and cold and are tough going. The water temps up there are extremely cold, particularly on the Mansfield side as they funnel snow melt downstream. I would stay out of the hills for at last a month; possibly two depending on how much warm weather we get in the not too distant future.

There have been no large hatches reported on the Rubi or Acheron. A few midge in the latter but no real mayfly or caddis as yet. It’s simply a time for bombing the depths with nymphs if you want to catch a fish in these waters.

Reports of poor fishing in the pondage emanating from other websites are a bit perplexing. Everyone I have spoken to of late has had success up there due to recent stockings. Having not seen it myself the answer may lie in the fact that the river is at 1500 which does mean that the levels of the Pondage will be fluctuating quite a bit. Knowing where the old river course is and the best times of day to fish it seems to be making all the difference. If you are going up to fish it stop by for a mud map……..

I have not heard any further reports from the lake this past week. Given the great water temperatures at the moment, there is little doubt that the trout fishing would be good. But I suppose who would bother when the Goulburn is in perfect nick.

I hope this helps those of you contemplating a trip up to make a decision – one way or the other. If you have a limited number of brownie points you should hold off and cash them in over the coming weeks as the hatches really get going. If you are not so shackled and are going fishing somewhere no matter what, then the Goulburn is far and away the leading prospect.

While I am thinking of it, we have had one of a party of three had to pull out of our New Zealand trip as he is being sent out to an island to study or monitor something. Yeah right! A likely story…. I should have expected this from our good friend Brian at the Bureau of Meteorology! He can’t even get the weather forecast right let alone book for a trip 9 months out. Oh well he did come last year and his two boys are still coming on the week he pulled out of so I should criticise him too much.

For those interested the group for this week comprises of a couple of young and very skilled fly fishers and another younger fella currently at University who is really easy going. The week is Week 6. Feb 14 – 21 and is peak cicada time for those thinking about it. It is going to be a week of excellent fishing and going on the personalities booked into this week, it’s going to be very low stress. If you are keen please let us know ASAP as we have just sent this information out to those on the waiting list earlier this morning.

So that’s it for now. Again we would like to say get well soon to Lachlan and wish him the best. Apparently he will be fishing again in a few weeks time which I’m sure is a major relief. For those contemplating a visit this weekend, we will be open right through to at least 5pm on both days.

Ciao for now Antony

Fishing Report Sept 19

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:28:48 +1000

The Fishing report for this week has been updated. Please don't forget about our Swampy Trips. Dates are now listed and filling quickly.

Last Fishing Report for Season 07-08

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:47:59 +1000

Click on the link to visit our website and view the latest fishing report.

http://gvffc.com/Information/fishing_report.htm

Fishing Report

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:34:16 +1000

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Camera Kit for Sale

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:14:24 +1000

Canon Camera and Gear Canon EOS 350D, 18-55mm standard lens, Tamron Aspherical XR Di 28-75mm Lens, Manfrotto Monopod 682B with 3025 head, 4 x batteries, 3 x CF Cards, 1, 2 and 8 Gig, Hoya Polarising Filter for both lenses, Warm UV filter for Tamron, Canon cable shutter release, Lowepro Bags Mini Mag AW and TLZ 1. All manuals and books. Cost over $3000., EC $850 Thornton

Fishing Report Update

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:14:02 +1000

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NZ TRIPS ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:48:37 +1000

Only four spots remaining for our Summer 2009 NZ trips. Please click the headline to access the NZ trip page and get more info.

Dates Left - Mar 21-28

NZ Photos Uploaded

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:47:14 +1000

Want to find have a peak at how we did in NZ. Click on the headline to visit our NZ pics page for this past summer's trips.

Fishing Report ANZAC DAY Weekend

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:46:44 +1000

Click for the full fishing report. The river is at 1750 Meg.

Fishing Report Update

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:18:53 +1000

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Fishing Report Update

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:08:21 +1100

The fishing report has been updated. Sorry about the lack of RSS updates for the past two fishing reports. I totally forgot to update it....:-(

Regards
Antony

Fishing Report Feb 22 Update

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:32:05 +1100

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Fishing Report Feb 8

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:04:16 +1100

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Shop Closed Today Friday Feb 1

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:37:37 +1100

Hi folks,

Sorry for any inconvenience that this causes. We have a funeral that we must attend today and so the shop will remain closed. A new fishing report will go up late tonight.

FYI the fishing has been great in the small rivers near Thornton and the Goulburn has had consistent nymph fishing this past week, likely to peak today and tomorrow due to the cooler than usual weather over the past few days. Hoppers and willow grubs in the Rubi have been the main flies. Small stimulators with beadhead nymphs have brought success on the G.

Regards
Antony

Fishing Report Jan 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:42:56 +1100

The fishing report for the long weekend has been updated. Please visit the website by clicking on the headline link.
Cheers
Antony

Fishing Report

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:52:23 +1100

The fishing report was updated yesterday and a further amendment made today. Please Click the link below for more info.

Fishing Report Dec 28

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:42:02 +1100

The fishing report has been updated. Click the headline to read it.......

NZ TRIPS NEW DATES

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:31:54 +1100

If you are interested in joining us in NZ this Summer, this is your last chance! We have one spot now available in the week of Feb 23 - Mar 1 and two spots for a couple of mates to go on March 15 - 22. These dates will go quickly. Please contact us ASAP if you have any interest in going.

Cheers
Antony
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Fishing Report Update Dec 14

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:28:32 +1100

Plenty of options, summer is here, the hoppers are growing, the small streams are in great shape......Read on......

Fishing Report December 7

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:19:19 +1100

The smaller creeks are all fishing well and the Goulburn is great at times although a little inconsistent. Click the link for the full report.

Weekly Fishing Report Nov 30

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:09:59 +1100

The fishing report has been updated. Plenty going on in the region with hatches of multiple species - aquatic and terrestrial going on daily. Click for more info.

NEW FISHING REPORT

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:17:02 +1100

A bit of rain in the past few days has reinvigorated things in the Goulburn Valley with the fishing improving out of sight. The hot spike earlier in the week and the slow fishing that resulted is now thankfully a thing of the past and we can look forward to excellent fishing opportunities in the coming week. Click for more details.

Fishing Report Updated

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:19:22 +1100

Hi folks,

I am finally back after 5 weeks off work. A new fishing report is up and ready to be viewed. Click the link above for more detail.

Cheers
Antony

Swampy and NZ: The Remaining Dates

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:32:33 +1000

Hello to all,

We have four days still available for Swampy Plain Raft trips in the coming fortnight. They are Oct 30th, Nov 6th, Nov 8th and Nov 9th. Please phone if you are interested in a day's fly fishing this magnificent river. Drive up or fly options available.

New Zealand is all but booked out. With one of the three remaining spots being taken today, we now have two spots left in the final week only. That is two spots in Week 10. Mar 22 - 29, 2009. This would obviously suit a couple of friends wishing to have a week away, however lone fly fishers are just as welcome. It's a case of first in, best dressed.

Phone us on FreeCall 1800 458 111 to make a booking or discuss the options further.

Cheers
Antony

Site Updated Finally

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:34:11 +1000

Hi there folks,

I finally have full access to my site again after two and a half weeks of problems. Please visit the fishing report by clicking on the headline link above. Expect a return to normal reporting from now on.

Quick Fishing Report Update River at 500 Meg

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:53:48 +1000

22.7% Lake 2300 Meg In 500 Meg Out 11.6 C 9.9 p.p.m 38% Pondage

Sorry that I didn’t get a chance to update the report last week, but I picked up a cold on Thursday night and was a little worse for wear between now and then. I wish I had have been able to write something because the fishing has improved drastically.

First off I will tell you a little about the rivers. The Rubicon is very cold and running hard, but there are a couple of hardy souls getting out there with tungsten headed nymphs and working the place over for some good fish. Nothing big, but 30-40cm river fish that are a little light in condition at the minute. I have had a look at it on numerous occasions and it is still a while away from fishing well, but those who persist should be able to catch a fish or two.

The Goulburn though is the place to be. The hatch on Monday night behind our place was enormous. Duns constantly drifting dun in good numbers and the expected reaction from the fish to such a quality hatch. David did very well with five six nice fish in short time.

The following night the weather was much better and the duns didn’t show up. Not all was lost though as the spinners returned to the water to mate and lay eggs and it was on again. Great fun on the dry fly in mid September.

The days have offered up consistent nymphing to those not straying too far down river. How far is too far yo may ask? Well in this case I am talking Gilmore’s Bridge. That would be the lower limit of the better hatches. Stick to the water below Deer Park but above Gilmores.

Some folk are consistently 5+ fish per session while others are blanking. You have to be thorough and go slowly, fishing at the right depth. Small beadheads are the go.

Things are primed to go off in the very near future. Drift sampling has revealed a large increase in the activity of both caddis and mayfly and we should start to see some consistent fishing in regards to both these insects in the coming weeks. We are on schedule for an early start to the better hatches as illustrated by Monday and Tuesday nights hatches and falls respectively.

On another note, our lakes have had some superb challenging fishing. For the first time since filling our main lodge lake with water about six or seven years ago, we have seen our first huge mayfly hatches. What’s more impressive is that it is not the usual mud burrowing mayfly that we know exists in the region, but rather a much smaller #18 species that we have never before seen or even heard of /read about.

Today the hatch went for a good five hours and the fish rose consistently right through. The weather was overcast with some drizzly showers and this no doubt helped the hatch and rise no end. A few larger March Browns came off as well, but the fish were locked into the tiny duns. One thing we found though was that the duns were being blown across the lake quite quickly (about 6”/second) and the fish would not look at inert presentation. These fish are no easy marks in the clear water.

That’s it for now. I hope that you are all well and hope to see you up here soon.
Cheers Antony (+ David, Geoff and James)

Website Updates

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:03:28 +1000

Once again it is that time of the week and the fishing report on our site has been updated. We have also uploaded a new video report for those who enjoy viewing that GVFFC production.

On another note we have a single place remaining for our Beginner's Workshop starting tomorrow. A comprehensive two introduction to fly fishing for $300. Phone for more info.

Also in regards to New Zealand. We now have seven spots left, two of which I think will be gone by Sunday. If you are contemplating it and haven't yet touched base with us, now is the time to get a move on.

That's it for now. Enjoy the report and have a good weekend....

Antony, David, Geoff and James.

Quick Update on Conditions

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:28:19 +1000

Beginner's Workshop and NZ 2008

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 09:26:47 +1000

Hi folks,

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we have had a last minute withdrawal from our workshop. This has also freed up the accommodation for the Saturday night. If you are interested please get back to us on Free Call 1800 458 111.

We also filled a further three NZ vacancies on the weekend, leaving a meagre eight spots remaining. There are two weeks left with a single spot and three weeks with two remaining for those that wish to bring a friend. If you are at all interested we would urge you to contact us ASAP as we know that at least two more will go this week.
Last but not least, we will be putting a short write up on the conditions in the next few hours via this Feed. It will not be a full fishing report update, but rather a summary of what happened and what is happening at the moment.

All the best and hope that you managed to get out and wet line on the weekend gone.....

Antony

Pre-Opening Season Fishing Report

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:10:06 +1000

Hi all,

Just a quick note to let you all know that we have updated our fishing report and you can access it by clicking the headline above. We hope that you find this information useful in planning your first trip for the season.

Tight Lines
Antony, David and Geoff.

Video Fishing Report Updated

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:26:25 +1000

Those of you savvy enough to be subscribed to the RSS feed are getting this info immediately while the rest on the email list will have to wait until midnight or the morning to access it. The email send out process has begun but will take most of the night to complete. As such you are getting the very latest info immediately. You can access the video reports by clicking on the Headline link above. Enjoy.

Antony, David and Geoff.

Written report updated tonight........

New Beginner's Workshop in October

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:58:30 +1000

Our September Beginner's Workshop is now full and as a result we have added another one for October (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21). This is a comprehensive two day workshop designed to take beginner or intermediate fly fishers to the next level. Summary below or visit the website.

Beginner's Workshop OCTOBER - Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 A comprehensive two day introduction to fly fishing that will give you express entry into the sport and cut years from the learning process. We take you through all you need to know, starting at the beginning with gear Fly selection and basic fly casting and finishing with choosing the right fly and presenting it to fish in the wild. The workshop commences at 9.30am on Saturday September 8 at our fly fishing centre in Thornton. We provide all of the gear including flies, rods, waders, morning/afternoon tea, lunch and instruction. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing and a sense of humor! All are welcome to join us on this weekend. While it is a Beginner's Workshop in name, many intermediate fly fishers will get a lot out of the it as we move onto the bigger issues of entomology, fly selection and streamcraft by lunch time on the first day. Both days end on dusk back at the fly fishing centre. Workshop Outline * Gear overview * Casting instruction * Line management * Entomology * Fly selection * Trout behavior * Streamcraft * Reading water - lakes and rivers * Stalking fish * Fishing blind * Casting to fish * Releasing fish This is a great way to get a firm grounding in the sport. Our aim is to take you from total novice to fly fisher 'lance-corporal in the one weekend. You should be capable of independent progress on completion of the workshop; having a good grasp of casting, and how to locate and fool trout with a fly. PRICE: $300 per person. Includes sandwich or BBQ lunch, tuition, course materials and use of any gear as needed. Workshop starts at 9.30am Saturday October 20 at our establishment and concludes on dusk the following night. To book or for more information phone us on Free Call 1800 458 111

Swampy Trip Dates Listed

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:16:02 +1000

We have just listed the dates for our Swampy Plain trips for 2007. There is a strictly limited number of spots this year and we would urge all those interested to please visit the site and take a look at the package as it will fill very quickly.

On another note. The podcast has been fixed. The file was corrupted and the audio dropped out after about 6 minutes. It now plays for the full 32 mins.

Thanks and tight lines. Seven sleeps to go until Opening Day!;-)

Antony

Latest News from GVFFC

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:54:24 +1000

Hi there folks,

Another week has passed and the opening of the new trout season draws ever-closer. We have been busy on this end getting ready for the start of the real fishing, and if the weather remains as it has been this past week, we are in for a superb start to the season.

Daytime temperatures have been reaching the high teens, with windless blue sky days lining up, one after the other. Rising fish have been common in the river and water clarity has improved markedly over the past few weeks. We will be doing a new video report later this week to give you all idea of the state of the rivers. While we are hoping for rain, if we don't get some we are in for another brilliant opening weekend complete with rising fish.

This past weekend we ran our New Zealand Revisited workshop. Two days of New Zealand based fly fishing sensory overload. David spent much of Friday setting up his casting course, ensuring that the saucer shaped targets were in progressively more difficult locations. Overhanging trees, cross-wind corners, distance and lack of back casting room were used to test the skills of all participants. Par on some of the 'holes' was 20 casts which should give some idea of the difficult nature. The 19th hole was a seven metre cast to 'boat'! Everyone made par on the 19th!;-)

Saturday night was topped off with some wonderful footage shot out in the boonies on the remote west coast of the south island. Helicopters and wild fish in stunning locations It doesn't get any better than that.

Next year's event is already being planned and we will keep you posted via the website. It is something that all fly fishers should make an effort to attend regardless of whether they have never been across the Tasman or have made the trip twenty times. It was a lot of fun and there was a lot to share and learn.

The William Joseph range arrives in our shop on Thursday and we will be taking orders for a large shipment to arrive in early October. Those interested in trying any of the Willy J range should swing by between now and October 1 to ensure that they don't miss out. Comfortable and durable waders, innovative vests and packs, as well as a heap of great gadgets and technical clothing are what Willy J is famous for. Drop by and take a look if you get the chance.

We are now fully stocked with flies for this season and phone and internet orders have been running hot. Be sure to avoid disappointment and be ready for the new season by securing your flies now. Visit www.theflyshop.com.au to start restocking your fly boxes.

I will leave it at that for now. We added two more spots for New Zealand this summer and so have ten places left from 46! ;-) Those wishing to book or find out more, should contact us ASAP.

Regards
Antony, David and Geoff.

Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre
RMB 1270 Goulburn Valley Hwy
Thornton, Victoria. 3712
Phone: (03) 5773 2513
Fax: (03) 5773 2514
Mobile: 0418 995 611
Free Call Purchase/Enquiry 1800 458 111
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New Zealand Revisited - Free Workshop Weekend

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:06:56 +1000

New Zealand Revisited is a free weekend of Workshops based on fly fishing the south island of New Zealand. We will cover most aspects of fly fishing NZ, from gear needed to techniques used, as well as help you brush up on your casting and fly tying. We will also be screening some as yet unseen fly fishing footage shot on a helicopter trip into the West Coast. Click the headline link above for more information.

New Fly Added to Archive - Egg Sucking Bugger

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 20:25:57 +1000

Fellow fly fishers,

Another fly has been added to the online archives. Check the latest 'Fly of the Week' by clicking the headline link above.

More updates to come later in the week.

Cheers
Antony

August Podcast Updated

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:23:37 +1000

Hi Gang,

Our podcast for the month of August is now ready for download. Please go to the Podcast page to get further info on how to access it. Once there you should subscribe using the information provided so that your podcast software (most likely i-Tunes), will download it automatically whenever we update the podcast.

Click on the headline link above to access the GVFFC Podcast page.

Cheers
Antony

Loads of New Updates to GVFFC.com

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:57:16 +1000

Hi folks,

Get ready for a feast of new content in the coming days. Articles on early season fishing, a few new fly patterns in the flytying section, podcasts, video downloads, fishing reports and much more.

We will RSS ya when the updates go live...

Cya soon
Antony

William Joseph Gear Arriving Soon

antony@theflyshop.com.au — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:37:27 +1000

Be the first to check out the full range of William Joseph gear, from their award winning waders to their brilliant jackets and packs. The entire range will be in the shop from August 18 for you to play with and try on. Orders taken for early October delivery. Click on the link at the top of this bulletin for a sneak peek at their entire range.

Regards
Antony

Welcome to the GVFFC RSS Feed

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:07:16 +1000

New technology is a scary thing. That's what I thought as I first started playing with this RSS stuff a few days ago. I found it very hard to come to grips with the technical side of getting an RSS feed to work and no doubt many of you are feeling the same way about simply subscribing and reading it.

Well that is how I felt on Friday. Today is Sunday and I am confident that this is going to be the best way to ensure that you all get the latest information from us as it goes to 'print'. No more manually subscribing to the email list and manually sending out thousands of emails a week.

Now you can subscribe and unsubscribe as you please. You can view a headline and not read on it if you doesn't have relevance to you. You can also access the very latest info within minutes of it being updated. Things like updates on the river conditions or a cancellation in the cottage that could make or break your weekend. Now you can have it all at your finger tips.

I will leave it at that for now. Please feel free to contact me if you have any feedback or suggestions as to how this all works. I am still on training wheels on this end! One thing that i would suggest is to set up your broswer so that you can see the updates as they happen. In Internet Explorer go to Tools then click Toolbars and then Feeds. The shortcut for this is pressing CTRL + SHIFT + J . If you are using FIREFOX click on View then Sidebar then WIZZ. This should get you started and you can fool around from there.

More info to come in the next day or so.

Antony

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