Rushworth is an old gold town near the Waranga Basin. John's closest trout water is about two hours east, on the Goulburn below Lake Eildon and the Delatite near Mansfield.
East to Thornton and the river below Lake Eildon.
Across to Mansfield, then up the valley.
Via Benalla into the King Valley.
Drive times are a rough guide and depend on the stretch John picks for the day.
Coming from Murchison? The same rivers are the closest for you too, and the drive is about the same.
With an early start, a full day on the Goulburn or the Delatite is doable from Rushworth or Murchison. You'll be home that evening.
The full day is the better value from here. A half day means almost as long in the car as on the water.
A night in Mansfield is the easy way to do it. You'll be close to the Delatite, the Howqua and the King, and can fish two rivers over a weekend.
Every trip is a half or full day with John beside you on the water the whole time. Waders, boots, rods, reels and flies are all supplied, so there's nothing to pack but yourself. Catering is included, and dietary requirements are catered for.
Benalla is about an hour and a quarter away. If you're new to fly fishing, a three hour lesson there is a good place to start. More about casting lessons.
Tell John where you're coming from, which days suit and what you'd like to get out of the trip. He'll suggest the river and plan the day around it.
