We visit the King Parrot - November 2015

Introducing Glenn and Tony, my golfing mates, to the KP was a great opportunity to have a closer look at the creek after not visiting during last year.  The water level was very low, about 39cm, and I doubt if the creek will be running if we don't get some rain soon. Ventured to the creek about 10am and walked one of the more popular access points. Glenn walked downstream and was fishing with a nymph trailing a dry. Tony was fishing a small black nymph and I had an elk hair caddis with a small brown nymph. The sun was out and temperature about 20 degrees. We picked our way along the creek and I hooked a nice fish in an early deep pool with many log jams. Held the fish for a while but he was too good for me and shook himself off the hook after diving down into the logs. Second trout took the nymph and it also escaped without too much trouble. Glenn hadn't had much action and Tony hadn't fared any better. The creek looked very fishy and that kept us enthused. We all changed flies a number of times trying to find the right combination. I took two browns on a Glenn Innes Hopper while Glenn caught the fish of the day after working his magic at a nice run along the left bank of the creek. It was a beautiful brown about 32cm long and maybe 500-600grams. Great fish for this creek. Unfortunately, poor Tony went fish less for this trip but will be keen to make amends next time we fish together. If we get some regular rain the KP will be OK. without it, a poor season lies ahead.