3 Big Murray Cod in 3 Hours at Copeton Dam — Rain, Wind

🎣 Tournament pro Dean Silvester has just three hours to fish Copeton Dam before driving to Brisbane — 3am start, rain, wind, and three giant Murray Cod. Horrible conditions, a ticking clock, and the fish still eat. Full breakdown of how to make the most of a short session in tough weather, why the Blackbay Beetle in Irish Bream colour triggered the first bite, and how switching to the Mikado Tench 22cm Bassman MFT Swimjig produced back-to-back giants. If you've ever wondered whether Murray Cod feed in the rain — watch this. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – 3am — in the car explaining the trip, location & game plan 2:30 – On the water — fishing in the rain and wind 3:50 – First big Murray Cod on the Blackbay Beetle (Irish Bream) 5:40 – Why the Blackbay Beetle works — lure advantage breakdown 6:30 – Weather deteriorates — conditions get worse 10:18 – Giant Murray Cod on the Mikado Tench 22cm Bassman MFT Swimjig 12:56 – Next cast — another big Murray Cod immediately 14:07 – Sun comes up, weather worsens 17:00 – Time to go — 3 hours, 3 fish, driving to Brisbane 17:56 – Full rod & lure breakdown — Mikado Swimbait rods, Blackbay Beetle, Tench Swimjig 20:00 – Wrap up — getting the boat out 🎯 TACTICS USED • Lures: Blackbay Beetle (Irish Bream colour), Mikado MFT Bassman Swimjig (Tench 22cm Jaws MPT) • Leader: Mikado Fluorocarbon 60lb • Braid: Reaper Rope 57lb • Target: Trophy Murray Cod • Session length: 3 hours • Conditions: Rain, wind, pre-dawn 3am start 📍 LOCATION Copeton Dam, New South Wales, Australia Nearest town: Inverell, NSW Target species: Murray Cod 🎒 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO Rods: Mikado Swimbait Lures: Blackbay Beetle (Irish Bream), Mikado MFT Bassman Swimjig (Tench 22cm) Leader: Mikado Fluorocarbon 60lb Braid: Reaper Rope 57lb --- 🏆 WANT TO FISH COPETON DAM WITH DEAN? Sport Fishing Australia is running guided Murray Cod charters at Copeton Dam — May 2027. Fish Australia's most legendary cod impoundment with a 28-time tournament winner who knows this water better than anyone. 🗓 Limited spots available — book early: sportfishingaustralia.com.au 📧 [email protected] --- 🏆 ABOUT DEAN SILVESTER 28-time tournament winner | 4x Australian Championship title holder | Ranked #1 in Australia 2013–2017 | Personal bests: 132cm freshwater barra, 138cm saltwater barra --- 📱 CATCH MORE FISH APP Dean's own bite timing app — know exactly when to be on the water. 🍎 Download on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/catch-m... --- 🔗 FIND ME ONLINE 🐟 Freshwater Channel (you're here):    / @deansilvester   🌊 Saltwater Channel:    / @silvesterssaltwaterfishing   🌐 Website: deansilvester.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/dean_silvester_ 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/deansilvesterfishing --- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for fortnightly freshwater fishing videos — going weekly soon! 👍 LIKE if this helped you plan your next Copeton session 💬 COMMENT — have you ever fished in conditions this bad and still caught? Drop it below! --- #CopetonDam #MurrayCod #MurrayCodFishing #BlackbayBeetle #MikadoFishing #FreshwaterFishing #NSWFishing #AustralianFishing #DeanSilvester #SportFishingAustralia #TrophyCod #CodFishing #RainyDayFishing #DaytimeCod #MurrayCodLures