[Mike Barrio]

Hi folks

I received a nice email from "catman" Alex with a photo of this Tasmania Brownie he caught today



Thought I'd share it with you
Best wishes
Mike

[Rob Brownfield]

Its amazing to think that the ancestors of that fish once swam in a Scottish river.

Lovely fish!

[Iain Goolager]

Nice fish - eveil looking though

Half Brownie half Moray Eel

[Alex Burnett]

Hi folks

I received a nice email from "catman" Alex with a photo of this Tasmania Brownie he caught today



Thought I'd share it with you
Best wishes
Mike

Hi Guys

Well where do I start, temperature has not been below 17°C since I got here , slightly over cast a couple of days  but just perfect for fishing .
I have now been fishing in both the Rivers/Lakes for wild Brown & Rainbow Trout & also at a Fishery . I have sent Mike some more pictures of yesterday's outing 28th, one was a cracking brownie which was returned unharmed after I took it's photo.
Looking forward to a couple of more outings over the next few weeks , can't say I am in a hurry to get home .

Alex "Catman"

[Jim Eddie]

Nice Fish Alex , glad to hear you are enjoying yourself.

 

Jim

[Dave Mundie]

Great stuff Alex, unfortunately i can only dream 

Dave

[Mike Barrio]

Hi folks

Here are some more photos that Alex has sent me













The Barrio fly reel looks quite small next to that trout Alex! ...... Nice one

Best wishes
Mike

[Alex Burnett]

Hi folks

Here are some more photos that Alex has sent me













The Barrio fly reel looks quite small next to that trout Alex! ...... Nice one

Best wishes
Mike

Hi Guys

Thanks for putting up the photos Mike This was all taken at a Fishery called Rod & Field, they do fishing & shooting.
Yes it was a rather large Brownie, I estimated it was at least 7lb but it was probably more.
If you look at the photos of the Fishery, the logs round the outside are normally partly submerged with the level of the Loch but water levels are so low that they are completely dry. You will also notice that they seam to like putting snags in the lochs.
Weather is still great, 17-19 Deg C every day.
See you all in June when I have to come home!!!

Alex

[Mike Barrio]

Sure they're snags? ...... and not crocs?

Cheers
Mike

PS: Have you seen a croc on your trip?

[Alex Burnett]

Sure they're snags? ...... and not crocs?

Cheers
Mike

PS: Have you seen a croc on your trip?

No haven't seen any crocs yet & don't want to . Have seen a few snakes!! but didn't hang about to take any pictures      .

Regards
Alex

[Dave Mundie]

Great pics great to see your having a good time.

Dave

[Mike Barrio]

Hi Alex, we really need to think about renaming you "Taz" instead of "catman"?

Thanks for the latest pics

Looks like fun ....... exploring a wee Aussie burn like this









Hope you're having a great time
Best wishes
Mike

[Charlie]

welcome to the colonies where the sun shine all day and no such thing as freezing your things off, its good to see your getting amongst a few of our fish, come north and I'll show you a few more, try a barra on that reel and we'll really test it for Mike.

[Alex Burnett]

welcome to the colonies where the sun shine all day and no such thing as freezing your things off, its good to see your getting amongst a few of our fish, come north and I'll show you a few more, try a barra on that reel and we'll really test it for Mike.

Hi Charlie & all

Just got back to Mount Nelson in Tasmania from Springwood in the Blue Mountains late last night,  have't tried the Barra on the fly yet,
but have eaten a couple this last week (Beautiful).
Things have finally turned a bit wet in Hobart now,  only have 6 days left until I HAVE to go home,  notice I didn't say WANT. 
Have had the most wonderful time over here.    Guys this is definately the place for a fishing trip.    

[Alex Burnett]

Hi Charlie & all

Just got back to Mount Nelson in Tasmania from Springwood in the Blue Mountains late last night,  have't tried the Barra on the fly yet,
but have eaten a couple this last week (Beautiful).
Things have finally turned a bit wet in Hobart now,  only have 6 days left until I HAVE to go home,  notice I didn't say WANT. 
Have had the most wonderful time over here.    Guys this is definately the place for a fishing trip.    

Hi Guys

Well that's it, I have packed up my rods & packed my bags & have a check-in in 9 hours to start my journey home.  Have had a fantastic time out here  & would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. 
Looking forward to a couple of days fishing at Haddo on Thursday & Saturday and trying out my new Bario Rods. 

Alex the EX-Tasmanian Catman