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Sportfishing Junkie
Registrace 26. 02. 2023
Sportfishing Junkie... just an Aussie sharing his passion for sportfishing.
Lure and fly fishing in Australia for some of North Queensland's most iconic sportfish including barramundi, mangrove jack, queenfish, trevally, mackerel, coral trout and more.
Remember, it’s only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
Lure and fly fishing in Australia for some of North Queensland's most iconic sportfish including barramundi, mangrove jack, queenfish, trevally, mackerel, coral trout and more.
Remember, it’s only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
No More Fouling Hooks When Casting Shallows (2 MIN TIPS)
In this 2 MIN TIP we look at the method I use to prevent your lures and hooks from fouling with weed or mud when casting in shallow water.
It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
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3 Barra Lures I Can't Live Without (in Hinchinbrook)
zhlédnutí 876Před 16 hodinami
The old saying... 'Lures catch more fishermen than fish'... could not be truer. I For years I built an eclectic collection of barramundi lures in an attempt to find that silver barra bullet. Well guess what... it doesn't exist! I've come to realise that confidence in what I was doing and having just a handful of lures that cover particular techniques (topwater, shallow diving, paddletail etc) i...
Flats Fishing the Zerek Live Mullet
zhlédnutí 743Před 21 dnem
Apology for the gloomy look of this video... it was a cold, miserable, overcast, and rainy day and despite several editing attempts this was the best that could be achieved. The fish were also playing hardball however there were a few ready to be fooled by one of my favourite larger fish profile soft plastics... the Zerek Live Mullet. It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
Adding Stinger Hook to Zerek Live Mullet (2 MIN TIP)
zhlédnutí 493Před 28 dny
In this 2 MIN TIP we look at the method I prefer to use when adding a stinger hook to a Zerek Live Mullet swimbait. Adding a stinger improves hookup rates... particularly for notorious hook throwers like the iconic Barramundi. It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
Winter Barramundi... Outfit Setup & Finding Fish
zhlédnutí 603Před měsícem
This video looks at chasing barramundi in winter including the gear I use and where I target them. From rod, reel, braid, leader and even the knots it has it covered. And of course there's some barra action to keep you entertained... Enjoy! It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
Skip Casting with Spinning Reels
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed měsícem
Having the right tool for the job makes the task so much easier and more enjoyable... skip casting is no different. A lot of videos focus on skip casting with overhead baitcasting reels... but my personal preference is to skip cast with a spinning reel. I've received a few questions in comments asking me if I'd show how I skip cast with a spinning outfit... so here it is! There's also a bit of ...
DIY Lure Holder (2 MIN TIPS)
zhlédnutí 422Před měsícem
In this 2 MIN TIP we look at how to protect your rod and line from being damaged by lures with a quick, simple, and easy to install lure holder. It's only an addiction if you want to give it up... Catch Ya!
Pitching for Barramundi
zhlédnutí 950Před 2 měsíci
In this video we take a look at what some would say is an 'old school' technique that a self-confessed soft plastics nut like myself rarely does... pitching hardbody lures and working them over, around and through snags and structure. Mangrove jack, estuary cod and the mighty barramundi can all be targeted using this method... as you will see in this video where I sight cast to a 90cm barramund...
DIY Skip Casting Rod Part 2 - Testing (The Fun Part!)
zhlédnutí 824Před 2 měsíci
Skip casting the pristine mangrove lined creeks in tropical North Queensland has become an addiction over the last half a decade or more. Knowing that I have the right tools for the job definitely makes it more enjoyable. Over that time I've developed a bit of a unique method of skip casting a modified spinning outfit... so I wanted to share how and why I make the modification to the rod. In th...
How to Suspend Lures Using Lead Strips (2 MIN TIPS)
zhlédnutí 301Před 2 měsíci
In this 2 MIN TIP we look at how to use lead weight (strips) and a hot glue stick to turn you floating hardbody lure into a slow float, suspending, or even a sinking lure. Being able to change the weight of a lure makes it easier and more effective to target the fish exactly where they are holding. It changes the action and will allow you to better work over snags and structure to catch more fi...
DIY Skip Casting Rod Part 1 The Modification
zhlédnutí 458Před 2 měsíci
Skip casting the pristine mangrove lined creeks in tropical North Queensland has become an addiction over the last half a decade or more. Knowing that I have the right tools for the job definitely makes it more enjoyable. Over that time I've developed a bit of a unique method of skip casting a modified spinning outfit... so I wanted to share how and why I make the modification to the rod. In th...
The Best Knot for Saltwater Flyfishing
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The Best Knot for Saltwater Flyfishing
Catching Fish on Neap Tides... The 'Jelly Bean' Strategy
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Catching Fish on Neap Tides... The 'Jelly Bean' Strategy
Chin Rigging (Bridling) Soft Plastic Lures (2 MIN TIPS)
zhlédnutí 460Před 4 měsíci
Chin Rigging (Bridling) Soft Plastic Lures (2 MIN TIPS)
The Carolina Rig... Catch More than Just Bass!
zhlédnutí 763Před 4 měsíci
The Carolina Rig... Catch More than Just Bass!
Getting The Bite... Barramundi & Grunter on Lure
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 4 měsíci
Getting The Bite... Barramundi & Grunter on Lure
Fitover Sunglasses for prescription eyewear (2 MIN TIPS)
zhlédnutí 246Před 5 měsíci
Fitover Sunglasses for prescription eyewear (2 MIN TIPS)
Fly Fishing Barramundi... Drains & Dirty Water
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 5 měsíci
Fly Fishing Barramundi... Drains & Dirty Water
Triggering Barramundi... How to Get that Strike!
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 5 měsíci
Triggering Barramundi... How to Get that Strike!
2 MIN TIP #1... How to Repair Soft Plastic Lures
zhlédnutí 131Před 5 měsíci
2 MIN TIP #1... How to Repair Soft Plastic Lures
Catching Barramundi in Feeder Creeks... Rigging Stinger Hooks (Holt Swim Prawns)
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 6 měsíci
Catching Barramundi in Feeder Creeks... Rigging Stinger Hooks (Holt Swim Prawns)
Catching Barramundi on Topwater... how to 'Trigger' a Reaction Bite
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 6 měsíci
Catching Barramundi on Topwater... how to 'Trigger' a Reaction Bite
Fly Rod Setup Tips... Have You Ever Had a Worse Days Fishing!
zhlédnutí 579Před 7 měsíci
Fly Rod Setup Tips... Have You Ever Had a Worse Days Fishing!
Offshore Fishing… Tips & Tricks That Actually Work!
zhlédnutí 414Před 7 měsíci
Offshore Fishing… Tips & Tricks That Actually Work!
Best Skip Casting Setup... What I Use & Why
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 8 měsíci
Best Skip Casting Setup... What I Use & Why
Saltwater Fly Fishing Leader Setup & Tropical Species on Fly
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed 8 měsíci
Saltwater Fly Fishing Leader Setup & Tropical Species on Fly
Skip Casting Big Mangrove Jack... Rigging & Casting Tips
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 8 měsíci
Skip Casting Big Mangrove Jack... Rigging & Casting Tips
Flyfishing Tropical Saltwater... Tips for Beginners & Barra on Surface
zhlédnutí 4KPřed 9 měsíci
Flyfishing Tropical Saltwater... Tips for Beginners & Barra on Surface
Skip Casting Squidgies Paddletail Prawn... How to Rig Weedless
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 9 měsíci
Skip Casting Squidgies Paddletail Prawn... How to Rig Weedless
Pre-fish Strategy... Doing the Little Things to See the Bigger Picture
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 10 měsíci
Pre-fish Strategy... Doing the Little Things to See the Bigger Picture
What rod is that you are using mate
@@user-hu4ij7so9h G’day mate! It’s 4-6kg Taiyo rod… Japanese brand that I picked up from Compleat Angler many years ago. It’s been a great rod and still going but getting a bit long in the tooth.
Nice catch sir,always support your video..
@@muhamadayub8673 thank you 🙏🎣
Good session there, out of curiosity, what brand/type of sun gloves are you wearing to help with the North QLD conditions??
@@Thewasp3827 thanks mate found a nice warm patch for them to hold up in. They are a brand called Jackson. Best gloves I’ve ever used (tried 4-5 brands). Down side is they aren’t easy to get hold of. The shop I found these no longer sells them. Great fit, nice material on the palm and hardly know I’m wearing them.
that banks a cracker on hightide for surface! solid work mate
Great content as usual keep up the good work love all your hints cheers Frank
@@frankaquilina8685 thanks Frank your support is appreciated mate 🎣
Another awesome video mate! Very informative. I’m heading to hinchie mid September. With out wanting spots are there areas you recommend to hook a Barra. Staying at Lucinda or is it better fishing towards Cardwell end
@@damiansutton-od5ed happy to provide a little local knowledge mate. Southern end is better. Both ends are a little exposed and tidal but Lucinda is less tidal, less exposed and has more options. I fish the middle of the channel a lot but you’ll find barra throughout if you know where and when. Where… Dirty water (and dirty water lines) and bait are key. They will rest up on structure so snag bashing is an option but IMHO over rated. So wind blown mud & Rocky foreshores are good. When… couple hours either side of low are good windows, particularly if low is in the arvo and the shallows warm up. So long as you don’t expect to nail a dozen Barra first morning and you’re persistent you’ll find them. It’s my back yard and if I average 1 fish per hour I’m happy. For visitors 1-2 fish per day is probably better than par. The upside is plenty of bycatch to keep you occupied. Good luck mate 🍀🎣
Riprova anche x caso abbocca
@@mauriziosoffici4468 I did but no luck ☹️… 😁
Watch my interesting naughty barramundi catch czcams.com/video/-bDtyTsRLrI/video.htmlsi=iIloXF-KScpd84O_🎣💥
Great vid as usual mate . Cant believe that barra spat the plastic with all that hardware on it . They are good at it . Cheers , Tony kap .
@@janicekapcelovich9565 thanks mate… bloody frustrating creatures but that’s what makes them so special. Catch ya 🎣
Great video mate , as usual . You missed a couple today and i noticed you were using a pretty fast retrieve . Is that retrieve needed to make the legs on the holt prawns work ? Cheers . Tony kap .
@@janicekapcelovich9565 thanks mate… short answer is yes… but I also do it if the water is very shallow and I need to keep the prawn off the bottom or if the fish are reactive instinctively. However… often the reason is I’m just winding faster than I really should be! Gotta stop, take a breath and reset sometimes 😉. Catch ya 🎣
What fly are you fishing here mate?
@@fishinjosh Hi mate… it’s a version of the pink thing that I tie myself. If you’re looking for inspiration I got mine from Average Jo Fly Tying… @averagejoflytying281 … catch ya! 🪰🎣😎
@@sportfishingjunkie legend mate! Thank you 🙏🏼
Nicely done, I always struggle on those dirty water lines
@@SergeKFishing thanks mate. Do it long enough and you start noticing the little nuances that make for good Barra holding water. Birds, bait, drains, debris, current lines, subtle depth changes etc. How’s your CZcams journey treating ya mate… definitely something you gotta enjoy doing ay 🎣😎
Hay saya subcriber dari indonesia..🇲🇨 Dari negara mana mana kamu?
@@Angler_brutal Australia 👋 🎣
Nice sticks the samaki 👌🏻 nice to see a few fish be caught good stuff 🎣
@@Bustups thanks mate… yer plenty of good ones on the market but for price point can’t beat them 👍… 🎣
@@sportfishingjunkie yep agree 👍🏻 I’ve steered away from the samaki now running the atomic arrows and cannot fault them hey, absolutely good value for money 🎣
@@Bustups good to know… picked atomic up a few times but never pulled the trigger. Might have to try one next time I’m in the market.
Great content as usual and keep using your lip gripers cheers
@@frankaquilina8685 thanks mate 🎣
Once again top notch video mate ! that Schnieder Braid 20lb ??? cheers for the upload !!!!!
Thanks mate... 15lb Schneider on the flats because I can cast further and not structure for them to run to. 20lb around structure and skip casting. 🎣
This winters been tough as
@@AddictedToFishin1995 yer mate the jacks have been pretty elusive… lucky there have been a few winter Barra around to fill the gaps. 🎣
@sportfishingjunkie yeah got a few barra cocoa creek last weekend but all rats been trying the fresh in tsv been rough as keen as for summer 🤙
Great 👍 effort always like your content no bs cheers Frank
@@frankaquilina8685 thanks mate appreciate the feedback and support… 🎣😎
another quickone for ya, when threading ya line, pull the reel section off and hold it under ya arm while you feed the line up to the tip, then place the top section back on. Stops puting the reel in the dirt aswell.
Great fish
@@FishingwithBry2715 thanks mate… they’re addictive 🎣😎
what is the lure name?
@@thaddeus7300 it’s a Reidy’s Little Lucifer mate… great little lure. Catch ya 🎣
@@sportfishingjunkie well it caught my eye already hehe. thank you! cheers
Great video mate, some top tips cheers !!
@@warrensimpson9541 thanks mate appreciate it. Catch ya! 🎣😎
Great session mate…😎
@@hkayztheoldguy thanks mate 🎣😎
Well spoken educational tips there good to see a few fish firing up 🎣
@@Bustups thanks mate… your channel going well got some great content congrats. Looking forward to seeing more vids! 🎣😎
good❤❤❤
@@fishingwithsameer.1210 thanks mate… 🎣😎
My bucket list 😂 since I was 8 , now 71 ... God willing I'll make it!!
@@ricardosoto-velez1562 🎣🍀🎣🍀
nice barrra
@@salvadorbudz6715 cheers mate 🎣😎
thanks for sharing the idea
@@salvadorbudz6715 no worries glad you enjoyed 🎣
Wow…that’s a beauty mate…
@@hkayztheoldguy thanks mate… hope you guys are do’n well. 🎣
As usual Adam great vid & awesome Barra mate, Hinchy at it's best cheers mate.
@@desgough4025 thanks mate… really appreciate the support. Catching fish like that is what we live for! Catch ya 🎣
nice one! love it
@@devithirteen thanks mate 🎣
Have you modified the little Lucifer to get a slow rise ?
@@davidraguse2106 yes mate… good question. 2 ways I do it… 1st is changing hardware to bigger split rings and/or hooks. Need to be careful you don’t change action of lure too much. 2nd is adding lead weights. I did a 2min tip a few weeks back on how to do it - How to Suspend Lures Using Lead Strips (2 MIN TIPS) czcams.com/video/F59EJMxBnY8/video.html Catch ya! 🎣
why do you tag them??
@@blastandcastnt4461 gr8 question mate. I’m a part of a fish tagging and monitoring program that tags important recreational species. The data collected helps understand each species and our fishery a little better. For example… when a fish is recaptured we can find out its growth rate and movement patterns. Even without a recapture we can better understand populations. 🎣
Nice man. I like your rod. What kind is it?
@@InshorePursuitFL thanks mate… Samaki skitch X 7 foot ML (medium light) action. I’ve modified it by cutting off the butt… but it’s not for everyone as it changes the balance. The mod give me more flexibility in the wrist. Reel is shimano stradic ci4 (now called Vanford) 3000 with 20lb Schneider braid and 40lb Schneider fluro leader. The reel is a little expensive but the rod is best value for money on the market. Retail around $110 but you can find them for $80. No crying if the tip breaks 👍🎣😎
@@sportfishingjunkie thanks man
@@InshorePursuitFL no problem mate… you never stop learning 👍🎣
That was a nice barra. That lure was recommended to me a while back and I never ended up getting one. Its on my list next time I'm at the tackle shop. Cheers.
@@topoint thanks mate. I’m a softies guy but more than that I like a challenge and to always be thinking outside the box so been honing my hardbody skills and techniques. When I started using the little Lucifer range things just clicked… permanent home in my tackle box now. 🎣😎
Luv your content great 👍 work
@@frankaquilina8685 thanks mate… your support is greatly appreciated 🎣
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Love the video mate! Really enjoyed this flatty on fly vid! Just curious as to what Rod/reel weight setup you're using? Cheers.
@@interestingsociety thanks for the support mate... greatly appreciated. The rod is an older generation gloomis cross current teamed up with a new max catch avid reel… both 8wt with full floating line. 😎🪰🎣
@@sportfishingjunkie Thanks mate, i was having a look at the LAMSON LIQUID S SERIES REEL, unfortunately it only comes in 8 or 7wt, i`m looking at flying for flathead and breakwalls etc in saltwater, do you think i should go with a 7wt or 9wt rod and reel?
@@interestingsociety If flathead and similar sized fish are your primary target I’d go 7wt as it’ll be lighter and easier to cast for longer periods of time. If you think you will be targeting bigger saltwater fish more often then a 9wt might be better but it will take a greater toll on you if you are casting all day. Thinking logically… I’ve landed some really good fish on 8wt including 87cm golden trev, 86cm mackerel and 82cm Barra and if I had a 7wt I still would have handled them with a little more patience. The only issue for you will be the structure around the break wall mate. The 9wt may have a little extra stopping power. Sorry mate not a definitive answer but I hope it’s helped a little.
@@sportfishingjunkie Thanks for your time and response mate! So i've decided to get a 8wt saltwater Primal Mega CCC, I'm heading out to the flats to try it on a shifting tide early in the morning, With the intention to target flathead. Appreciate the response mate, definitely earned a like an subscribe from me.
@@interestingsociety good luck mate and have fun 🪰🎣
Hy sir please gift me😢 old fishing stick 🥺
Arent you hungry?
😂… I luv eating fish but I only take what I need and I have plenty to choose from… lucky to be spoilt for choice. 🎣🍽️
nice video..got some useful tips and input watching your video. just wonder wt of your outfit..is wt6 suitable for mangrove fishing?
Thanks mate and gr8 question. I prefer an 8wt for its versatility but you could get away with a 6wt if you had to. Might find stopping some of the bigger fish a challenge… but that’s all part of the experience 😁… Happy 🪰🎣
@@sportfishingjunkie a challenge is what make this so addictive cheers mate
@@Grimpandgreen couldn’t agree more mate 😎🪰🎣
what kind of fish is that?
I wanna know too
Barramundi 🎣😎
@@sportfishingjunkie thank you
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Good👍🎣
Thanks mate 🎣
Thats so awesome
Cheers mate appreciate it 🎣
nice short entertaining clip thanks for that was entertaining, gave you a subscribe as well. I come across the Chanel Bustups he fishers up there as well watched his last video in hinchinbrook catching some nice mangrove jacks and god he’s got the casting skills down pack him self. Think I might have to venture up one week end and wet a line my self 👍🏼
Thanks mate appreciate it and glad you enjoyed. Bustups has some great vids... I watch his stuff myself. Catch Ya! 🎣🎣
What size reel do you use mate?
3000 mate... 2500 will do the job but the extra capacity of the 3000 provides more versatility. 🎣
Tapered leaders and tippets are total bullshit for brown trout dick flex who can't tie flies to save their lives. 20-50lb straight through can loop knot small ball sinkers or split shots instead of of running bullshit full sink shooting heads. Works mint on murray cod, jacks and barra! 👊
Gday mate, I’m new to salt water fishing, I’ve always wanted to catch a Barra…. I’m heading up to cairns now, any tips? Bait or lure? New sub here and tight lines brother 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
I’m a lure guy mate so can pretty much only comment on that… although a lot is transferable to bait. Lot a different ways to target Barra but happy to put up a few basics to point ya in right direction. Being winter mornings will be tough so target the afternoon low tides in shallows to find warmer pockets. Look for bait and patches of dirty water where the Barra can hide. Lot assume Barra are always on snags but 80% of mine are in open water where warm pockets, food and dirty water meet. As for lures… everything eats a prawn and I use a lot of prawn style lures. Don’t fish Cairns much so can’t help location wise but plenty of areas to work lures up there. Hope this helps… feel free to reach out if you have any other Q’s… and good luck 🍀🎣
Bro where is the location
Hinchinbrook in North Queensland 🎣