The blanket closure on Murray cod fishing is timed to coincide with the breeding season and with good flows in the river, all looks good for future stocks.

So while our iconic green fish get down to the business of propagating it might be beneficial for anglers to take stock.

To reflect back is to revisit some sensational catches and some new equipment that kept cameras flashing and anglers grinning.

As lures for Murray cod go, the standout this season both on the cast and troll would have to be the Koolabung Codzilla.

For more of this story, purchase your copy of Friday’s Sunraysia Daily, 3/09/10.