I looked at the Yeti backpack - the Panga 28L Waterproof Backpack - and it is a sick piece of kit - what I liked about the Yeti is that the longer zip gives you much better access to the inside of the backpack - you can unzip the Yeti and fold down the outer side of the backpack and have full access to the inside of the backpack - frankly, I also prefer the permanent nature of the pouches in the Yeti backpack - I find the Velcro Pouch on the Fishpond to be a bit annoying - the Velcro detaches whenever you put anything large into the backpack (or take anything large out of the backpack) - but, there is one feature that is far far far superior on the Fishpond Thunderhead Backpack, and that is the waist strap - the Fishpond waist strap is so much more secure - and the holster of my Simms wading staff fits snugly on the Fishpond waist strap…
Three from three, Robert! You might have to do a trip with Grant, not just for the beer but to gain more insight into this river, its moods and where the fish lie.
Frank - I agree completely - and support a local entrepreneur - my whole rediscovery of my love of flyfishing started with 3 days on the Goulburn in Victoria with a professional guide, Scott Xanthoulakis, the owner of Wilderness Flyfishing - you learn so much form these guys…
That was a cool vid to back up the last one so soon mate. Just checked and it's raining up Eucumbene River Thursday to Sunday I might head down again from Dennison campground are you going?
I am desperate to head down and fish the Goulburn again - also keen to pop in to Untamed Flies & Tackle in Benalla and say his to Darren Asquith - there are so many adventures that I have planned…
Nice one Robert. You're going to have to learn to carry with you the makings of a G & T. That, or fish with Bill a little more often and be the beneficiary of one of his famous, extra special, extra cooling, extra long (one pint) G & Ts. No matter the weather, there's nothing better after the exertions of a few hours on the river.
Love that Fishpond backpack - very similar to mine!
Just needs a YETI sticker!!
I looked at the Yeti backpack - the Panga 28L Waterproof Backpack - and it is a sick piece of kit - what I liked about the Yeti is that the longer zip gives you much better access to the inside of the backpack - you can unzip the Yeti and fold down the outer side of the backpack and have full access to the inside of the backpack - frankly, I also prefer the permanent nature of the pouches in the Yeti backpack - I find the Velcro Pouch on the Fishpond to be a bit annoying - the Velcro detaches whenever you put anything large into the backpack (or take anything large out of the backpack) - but, there is one feature that is far far far superior on the Fishpond Thunderhead Backpack, and that is the waist strap - the Fishpond waist strap is so much more secure - and the holster of my Simms wading staff fits snugly on the Fishpond waist strap…
Another nice video. It seems to me that the Cox R is a pretty social place, although I am sure you had some solitary moments as well.
Three from three, Robert! You might have to do a trip with Grant, not just for the beer but to gain more insight into this river, its moods and where the fish lie.
Frank - I agree completely - and support a local entrepreneur - my whole rediscovery of my love of flyfishing started with 3 days on the Goulburn in Victoria with a professional guide, Scott Xanthoulakis, the owner of Wilderness Flyfishing - you learn so much form these guys…
@@robertlouis24 So true.
That was a cool vid to back up the last one so soon mate.
Just checked and it's raining up Eucumbene River Thursday to Sunday I might head down again from Dennison campground are you going?
great video mate. keep them coming.
Making the trip down to N.E. Victoria soon?
I am desperate to head down and fish the Goulburn again - also keen to pop in to Untamed Flies & Tackle in Benalla and say his to Darren Asquith - there are so many adventures that I have planned…
Never used a net in my 30 + years swoofing.
Comfort lift only, but a net puts less strain on the fish true.
The bottom is like quicksand - you think it is a foot deep but sink another 2 or 3!
I really need to get up to the Coxes. Been a while since I did a fly fishing vid.
Nice one Robert. You're going to have to learn to carry with you the makings of a G & T. That, or fish with Bill a little more often and be the beneficiary of one of his famous, extra special, extra cooling, extra long (one pint) G & Ts. No matter the weather, there's nothing better after the exertions of a few hours on the river.