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- Kayak Fishing Tips for beginners. We run through 10 key kayak fishing tips for beginners. Detailing important safety and fishing ideas. We then hit the water and find ourselves in a massive bust up and the fishing turns into complete Salmon Chaos. kayak fishing australia
The team at FishingMad received many messages requesting advice about getting into kayak fishing. I met up with Ryan Kang this week who just purchased a Malibu kayak and wanted to help him get started with his own kayak fishing journey.
I walk Ryan through kayak fishing tips for beginners, but when we hit the water things turn chaotic as we ran into a massive school of salmon & landed some big flathead. A must watch for all local anglers and those interested in getting into Kayak fishing. Don’t forget to subscribe.
Best Regards Alan Bonnici
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This is the first of your videos I have seen. subscribed and hooked
Thanks Damien, I really appreciate the positive comments. There are loads of fishing videos on the channel so feel free to look at those. A bit of everything kayaking, boating land based and some wacky stuff too. Got some more kayak vids that will be released in the coming weeks so stay tuned.
Me too. This is excellent content!
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. czcams.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Pretty much the best video I have ever seen!
Legend Macca, Thanks for the positive comments. Gotta get this vid viral LOL...
first time for me too today and got a 24cm pinkie and a small flatty! so happy!! you inspired me to get the kayak, Thanks !!
Fantastic, thats so good to hear well done. Im sure it will be your first kayak fishing session of many. I went out today and caught 5 snook, 8 flathead and about 10 undersize pinkies on soft plastics. Was amazing fun. Thanks !!
Great vid, love seeing Aussie stuff on this subject. I think if I was adding a tip, I would suggest to anyone, new or experienced, practice re entry to your kayak before you go out, your kayak is your No1 life preserver. Keep them coming
Thank you !! Your comments are much appreciated. I agree great tip about practicing reentry.
Good beginners kayak stabilization is awesome no worries of flipping the kayak while on the water
Ultimate fishing simulator game music really adds something else to this video 👌
I loved the way he says "space".
Thanks !!
sweet little yak! love the native slayers. They are the best peddle yaks out there. Love the video!
Agreed they go really well, Ive made a few handy modifications to mine so the lack of storage is now much better. But overall they handle great, they don't have the polish of the hobies but still a happy camper here
Thank you for the advice for fishing on a kayak
No problems, Thanks. Heaps of good kayak tutorials and adventures on our channel
Hi Alan this video was a epic one and put a big smile on my face. Good one you. Ciao ciao and happy fishing 😃🤙🤙🤗👋👋
Thanks 👍 Yeah thats one of my favourites. Was only intended to be a short safety video, but the salmon action was epic.
What a day out on the Yak! Inspiring to pull my old fishing yak out again.
Awesome, Thank you !!
In New Zealand the "salmon" you were catching are commonly known as Kahawai in nz and actually grow quite a lot bigger than the ones you were catching in your video here,that being said this was a awesome video man and keep it up!👍🏼
Thanks Troy. Yeah here we call them Australian Salmon. In Victoria where i am they dont grow much bigger then 55cm. In other states in Aus like WA they certainly get bigger and certainly in NZ much bigger. Some great fishing in NZ, id love to get up there soon for a fish.
Mate, excellent advice thank you! I'm about to buy my first yak as well and this has helped! Keep up the great videos and I'll see you out on the water!
Awesome, glad it helped. Hope to see you out there
That video was soo cool to watch, me and my Mrs came across a school of yellow tails and we were excited pulling them in like you guys, it was an awesome moment we had 😀watching your video was getting us excited lol
Thank you kindly for the positive comments. You learn to love those moments when you come across a big school of fish. When your catching a decent fish every cast. There are plenty of days out there which get quiet so that's whats makes these special, and we we get a bit excited about it. Great to hear you also came across a school of yellow tails.
@@fishingmad aww mate it is a moment we will never forget lol we had chicken on our hooks too,tomorow I'm stopping in at Patterson lakes after work to practice with a soft lure it's gonna be low tide but just gonna go Dwn and have a jam to kill some time, we only begginers in fishing and we love it. Im now subscribed, you have a great channel 👍👍enjoy your weekend.
Thank you kindly, I have some new movies on the way soon which you will find helpful. Good luck at Patterson Lakes some nice bream in there. Great fun on light spinning gear.
Great video! I love how excited you get over those little 'salmon'. You would have a great time in New Zealand catching kahawai (same fish) 3 times the size...
Thank you John. Yeah I agree 100% the salmon fishing in NZ would be amazing. I have seen the size they get too. The Australian salmon is a lot smaller but gee they fight hard. I got excited on this vid as I was using 2-4 kilo rod and very light line and they were often taking plastics on the surface which is such a fun way of fishing.
Your vids are the best man
Thank you !!!
What a good day you had , awesome fishing
Thanks 👍
Nice work mate. Got some great tips and perfect timing as it seems more people are getting into the kayak fishing 👌
Thanks for the positive feedback. Funny enough when i was filming yesterday i had 5 different people approach me and say they had bought kayaks after watching my videos, so its surely growing in popularity. Summer around the corner will be epic once the pinkies and snapper come in.
Awesome video mate, and as someone that normally fishes just for redfin in a lake and about to upsize my Kayak to use in some saltwater, your tips are very much appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks Jason, Im glad you enjoyed it !! Its always amazing when you find a bust up of salmon
I've had a day like that on a boat. Can't wait to try it on the yak. Great video bud.
What a great session guys. Thanks for the tips. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks !!
That looked like so much fun
It sure was, one of my favorite sessions
I bought a inflatable and then I have a Tamarack. I kayak and I’m really enjoying it. I need to work the bugs out of me,not the kayak.
70 in 6 months. Great exercise and fishing. But still have a trolling motor.
My advice? Minimize everything to what you need.
Thanks for your tips mate, picking up my prymal tomorrow so I’ll be out chasing the jacks around the pontoons.
That's fantastic, Good luck with the Prymal. Glad some of our tips have helped you.
Nice catch bro
Thanks !!!
Nice alan great video keep it up and nice fish
Thanks Reilley, glad you enjoyed it.
What a buzz! Begginer fisherman here, needs to buy a kayak like today!!....well that escalated 😳
Yeah it sure did escalate quickly. Amazing fun and yes you should buy a kayak opens up a whole new world of fishing possibilities when done correctly.
Great work Alan, amazing video
Thanks !!! Its still one of my favourites.... Gotta love salmon taking plastics on the surface aggressively.
Great CV19 lockdown therapy. Can’t wait to get a yak!
Thanks Cameon, yeah its a ripper that Vid. What kayak are you looking at getting ?
I’ve had the Hobie Compass tagged for a while. There’s a few other family life priorities to negotiate atm 🙄
Thank you so much bro for tips
No worries, glad you enjoyed it !!
Nice One Alan Top Stuff
Thanks !! Got a sneaky little plug in there. A lot more to come.
beautiful love your work mate very professional cheers
you forgot to bleed the salmon straight away Alan. But i guess you had your hands full with the school of fish lol
Yes very true, the action was frantic which didn't leave much time to prepare them properly. Can't pass up salmon busts up like that because they move on pretty quickly.
Nice work!
Thanks John !!
Busy building my 86cc two stroke engine to fit my Thaiyak , should fly
Wow that would be amazing
That’s amazing.... I off this afternoon to buy my first Kayak 😊
Subscribed and looking forward to watching the next adventure 👍
Thanks Jason, really appreciate the sub. Thats amazing to hear that you are about to start kayak fishing. Good luck with your first trip. My channel has many videos released to kayak fishing. Here are a couple of recent ones for more inspiration. Kayak fishing for squid goes crazy czcams.com/video/uLtNIpE4b4o/video.html kayak fishing for snapper czcams.com/video/xdJPbR02nG8/video.html how to guide on kayak fishing for flathead czcams.com/video/VEXa7FMDf_Q/video.html I hope that helps. Best regards Al from Fishing Mad. What kayak did you get ??
Great Post about to buy a yak do trying to learn again thx
Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed it !!
Another one I used when beginning I only did hand line fishing it’s easy
Great video mate, keep up the good work!
Thank you kindly
Love the video , I am a kayak fisherman also,just getting into it.Would love to get more tips
Thank you for the positive comments, Make sure you sub the channel and there are plenty more kayak videos on our CZcams channel that teach you some necessary kayak and fishing tips such as czcams.com/video/VEXa7FMDf_Q/video.html and czcams.com/video/qGV18ZKzSCA/video.html Also check out our website which has loads of useful information for fishing and kayaking www.fishingmad.com.au best regards Alan
Nice 👍
Thanks !!
Great vid any tips on good spots to catch fish in a kayak
Have a look at the FishingMad website 200 location pages and we also have a kayak launch map in our members areas
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
We are looking for a couple of fishing kayaks and was interested to learn about the drag setting. Something I probably wouldn't have considered :)
Glad it helped !!
Another tip would be to never lay your reel on the sand. Just saying. But Great video, great fun catching fish.
Very true!
Nice vid mate!
Thanks James !! Been enjoying your movies too
Thanks Alan.
Thanks mate.
Fantastic video we just brought 3 kayaks last weekend there 14 foot long but they only have the paddles not the foot controls
Thank you for the positive comments. Good luck with your new kayaks. It doesn't matter if its a pedal or paddle kayak you can still get to some great places and catch some great fish. Ive been out with others that have entry level kayaks who have enjoyed them and caught fish, Stay safe and take your time building up your skills.
@@fishingmad Thank you very much, keep up the fantastic videos
Your very welcome, more vids expected soon, so stay tuned
Great tips, i learnt the hard way with the sun burn 😂 im in agony today!
Yeah, im very big on being sun smart. My first ever kayak trip was out at Queenscliff I spent the whole day in shorts and a singlet and got so burnt. I couldn't wear shoes for a week and had to take a few days of work, since then I wear 2 UV shields, long pants, UV long sleeve shirt, shoes and UV gloves to avoid getting burnt. Ill prob put a video together soon of what I do. Yep sunburn really sucks take it easy for a few days, drink plenty of fluids and maybe get some alovera gel which really helps.
Nice hool
Thanks! It sure was
I had my very first go In Kyak today at our town's recreational lake & I want to go out & get my first Kyak & I'm looking at a fishing model as I also like to go fishing, Thanks for this video very informative & it's a good reference to go back on & I actually didn't fall into the water so I think I've found a new Interest.
That's fantastic to hear that you gave it a go and possibly found a new interest. Its a terrific sport which is growing in immense popularity. With some basic safety precautions you can ensure a great day out on the water. Good luck and im glad you found the video informative. Make sure you sub as plenty more kayak vids on the channel.
Now I know who to contact if I get a kayak😁
You sure do.
@@fishingmad Alan this was one of the most exciting vid I've seen. Seen alot of kayak fishing vids but this is really making me go out and get a yak!
Glad to hear you enjoyed and its inspired you to consider getting a yak. Yeah Ive done plenty of kayak fishing vids and this was prob the most action packed. Cheers
I've just had my first child and I'm considering selling my 15 footer since my dad moved to Melbourne and brought his big gameboat. I wasn't going to get into another boat until my boy gets older and now thinking about a kayak to take out off Werribee South thanks to this channel!
Thank you for the positive comments !!. For many anglers its now becoming a tough choice boat or kayak, even jet ski in some instances. Kayaks can be great fun and have several advantages. Easy to launch once you know some spots, lots of people are into kayak fishing now, low running costs, 180 degree fishing at all times, so many accessories, good form of exercise, and great for the bay, lakes and estuaries in the right conditions. There are some downsides but for most part they are great. Especially if you have a decent kayak. The last 8 months I haven't had a kayak as I was trying to mix up the content producing some boating and jet ski vids as well. Glad to say I got a kayak a few weeks ago and will be releasing more kayak content very soon. I hope that helps, best regards Al
good tips there mate !!! Gave you a Sub!!!
Brilliant, Thanks Scott
@@fishingmad if you get a chance please throw one my way also matey !!!
No problems, ill happily sub your channel now. !!
@@fishingmad ledgend !
Great video I bought myself a inflatable catamaran 5 hp to give it ago what was this spot you were fishing
Thats great Robert, congrats on the purchase. I was just fishing from Altona in this video. There is a kayak launch map in the fishing mad members area which might be helpful.
oh man! i had so much fun watchin this! cant wait to get my first kayak! is that altona?
That's awesome, thanks heaps for the positive comments. I'm glad you found it fun to watch it sure was fun to film. Nothing better then coming across those schools of salmon. Yes this was Altona only about 100 meters out. let us know when you get your kayak as i'm often out around Altona with my kayak. Also take a look at this which was also filmed in Altona. This is the craziest session I can recall czcams.com/video/bZtgLI8hDMQ/video.html
fishingmad nice! im local. hopefully i'll see you on the water this summer. i should have mine in the next 2 weeks.
That's fantastic, Hope to see you out there
fishingmad so i got a hobie PA12. was gonna go out tomorrow but just learnt the altona millers road area is a construction site :(
@@LifeBehindBars_2017 pro angler 12 is an awesome option. Well done. Yeah I got done by those construction works today at altona. Had to launch near the pier which was impossible during peak of low tide. Keep that in mind for your plans tomorrow
great vid do u reckon u could make a vid on what u bring on ur kayak
Thanks, Have a look at this video which shows a rundown of all the gear and mods for my new kayak czcams.com/video/ZFz16luJ7uE/video.html cheers
New sub mate. Just looking at starting to do this. Cheers
Awesome, welcome to the channel. There is countless kayaking videos on the channel to browse through and regular posts. Thanks !!
looks like good fun, those are small Sammo though compare to South Coast - did you keep them to eat or for bait? They are not great eating...
Yeah agree the salmon get much bigger in the south coast these are good size ones for our local waters. I bleed them and gave them to a mate who ate them
Hey Alan, you gave me great advice last time, just wondering how far you go out from the pier to get these fish. Thanks love your videos
Your very welcome. Honestly these fish would have been caught around 500 meters out tops, was in about 4 meters deep. Only took a couple of minutes to get out that far. Hope that helps
fishingmad yeah it does awesome, thanks a lot, love your vids
No worries, anytime !!!
Got my first kayak this Christmas, got inspired by watching your videos.
I've never used a lure before, gave it a go the other day using your tutorial, found it awkward in the kayak, any tips to keep yourself (Yak) from spinning?
And best lures to use?
Thanks
That is awesome! Congrats on the purchase. What kayak did you get ? Were starting to cover in depth how to stuff like this in our member area so that might be worth having a look at fishingmad.com.au/member ( member driven topics and workshops, with a big emphasis on kayak fishing and lures/plastics lots of content in progress ). A lot of the control when fishing on your yak has to do with the conditions and the kayak your using. High end kayaks with foot peddles and rudders allow you to fish seamlessly without the need to keep paddling or straitening up, those with entry level kayaks it all comes with experience out on the water getting familiar with which was the wind, swell is moving and casting in the direction so the line and lure works against the current and stops the lines from tangling or going under the yak.
Thanks for the video. I enjoy watching very much. Did you had to use any kayak anchor kit or drift sock at all? Thanks
Thanks for the positive comment, no I was just drifting. I have an anchor kit but very rarely use it unless berleying up and targeting snapper or gummies. 90% of the time just drifting with the current.
Awesome experience. Annoying "hold music" in the background though!
Thanks Pieter, yeah we havent had any background music on our vids for some time, so i do agree with your feedback. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video mate I plan on getting a kayak early next year. Did you catch the salmon on the curl tails?
That's great to hear Jason !! hope to see you out on the water soon. , yep all the salmon were caught on the Savage Pro Grub motor oil 8cm version. Mind you they were in a very aggressive mood, in a feeding frenzy.
fishingmad have you considered making a video on how to handle and d’hook common species in the bay?
Thanks for the suggestion, I'm working on a whole range of ideas currently. In an attempt to keep the content fresh and new. I Don't want to show the same types of footage over and over again. Ideas like this and many others are what i'm considering.
Hey mate I have a 12 ft Riot Mako Pedal Kayak and im pretty new to kayak fishing and only thing I am worried about is coming across a big shark. do you have this fear ??
loving your videos
Hey Andrew, Thankfully I haven't had to many scary situations out there yet. I guess sharks are just a part of fishing in our local waters. I generally make sure that im out with others so we can help each other if something does go wrong. I also don't venture out to far so i can return back to shore pretty quickly. There was a cool video released a few weeks back of a massive grey white casually circling some kayakers. It didn't harm them but that would be very scary. Im always very cauitous of other things out there too such as stingrays, snook etc anything with shark teeth or spikes. Just go slow, and go out with experienced kayaers until your feeling confident. I hope this helps.
Do you bleed your salmon for eating or do u just use them for bait? Love your stuff I subscribed a while back and I'm looking to set up a gopro so I can document my catches ..you have inspired me lol great vid
Yeah the salmon were bleed between catches and straight after. I have never showed dispatching fish on the channel. Glad your enjoying the channel and been inspired to do some yourself. its great to capture those cool moments.
Great vid! Salmon everywhere! What do u think of bait tubes behind kayaks ?
Thanks, yeah this is one of my favorites. This however was prob my most favorite salmon session ever czcams.com/video/bZtgLI8hDMQ/video.html can you confirm what do you mean by bait tubes ??
@@fishingmad ive just seen yr reply now! Some kayakers on youtube keep live bait in small plastic plumbing pipe/tubes, trailing behind them instead of a livewell.
Great video mate. Where was this? Will you keep doing sessions with viewers? I would definitely be interested!
This was taken yesterday at Altona beach just infront of the main pier. I always enjoy meeting new people who are passionate about getting into fishing or kayaking so more then happy to arrange a time for a catch up. Can be tricky because of the conditions, but feel free to jump on my FB page and send me a PM with your details and we will try and tee something up soon facebook.com/fishingmad.com.au
fishingmad thanks Alan sounds good. I was out yesterday also on a boat and it did get pretty bad so we came in also. We went for calamari and only got 3. The guys said when the water is not clear sometimes it’s a bit more tricky to catch them.
That's true squid fishing squid fishing is often best in clear waters, squid see the jigs easier and are more aggressive. Sometimes though clear waters shut down the flathead and pinkies so all depends on the day. we were just lucky to find the school.
fishingmad it definitely looked like a lot of fun!
Sure was
Picking up my kayak when I get back from my work trip to the states. Is there a club or anything to meet up with an experienced kayak fisherman? I don't want to go out alone
what blue ring octopus !!
yep 100%. Freaked me out, it took a small piece of pilchard and was a bit of a shock when retrieving my line. It was angry as the blue spots were bright blue at the time which indicates there not happy.
War kinda baby salmon are those? Is there no size limit
There Australian salmon. Size limit 21cm, and bag limit of 20. the ones caught were between 45 and 60cm. I hope that helps. Thanks for your comment
awesome video. where are you located?
Thanks, Altona area
Thanks, Altona area
Hey, what a session!! is your kayak a 2.8m mate? Or a bit bigger, and is the 2.8 alright for a beginner? Much appreciated 👍
Thanks Martin. This was a 10 foot Native watercraft slayer. They are very stable and fine for out in the bay on calm conditions. Some of the cheaper 10 foot kayaks are very unstable, so do read up on the brand before buying. I now have a hobie PA14 and its incredibly stable. If you need any advice let us know.
that's awesome, i always wanted to buy a kayak and go kayak fishing. don't know anyone that does it or is experienced so a bit scared. what's a rough price estimate for getting started/ do you also use roof racks to travel with the kayak/
Yeah i get countless messages every day from people thinking exactly the same. Curios, but unsure how safe it is and the costs involved. I wrote these articles to help fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021 and fishingmad.com.au/article/kayak-fishing-tips-for-beginners hope that helps
Hey mate when catching flathead like that do you troll to find them and then jig the spot to find more how do you go about finding spots or species
In a lot of areas I know well I haven't used a sounder. These spots often have many flathead the trick has been to continually drift around until you find them. Sometimes that happens very quickly. This location is a flat sandy bottom about 4-6 meters deep so im usually confident in finding flathead there. Other species like salmon I always watch bird activity and any surface movement. I hope that helps. Regards Al from FishingMad
Hi mate loved your video. I just picked up my first kayak and was wondering where the salmon were caught? And any other beaches that are safe to launch?
These were caught at Altona of Millers road near the pier. Was lucky to stumble upon them that day. Heaps of good local spots to launch, roughly what area are you ?
@@fishingmad Thanks for reply i live in Narre Warren.
Id be looking around Black Rock, Carrum boat ramp, and Patterson lakes all great spots around that area for fishing. I live on the other side of town so not 100% sure on specifics on launching spots.
@@fishingmad Thank you very much.
your very welcome, lots of helpful info here fishingmad.com.au/locations
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Thanks Brian
Nice video! What's the esky? Does it come with the rod holders? Where can I get one?
The exact esky was a Dometic 22L icebox. It fits on that Kayak perfectly. You can see it here www.bcf.com.au/p/dometic-cool-ice-icebox-22l/215892.html?cgid=BCF023505#start=6 I then bought some basic rod holders from BCF and drilled or glued them onto the eski. The Native really lacked storage for rods, so this was essential. I had 4 rod holders. Enough to hold a net, and 2 extra rods. Hope that helps.
Where was this fishing?? thanks!!
Altona area, specific locations, details and reports are shared in our members area fishingmad.com.au/member thanks
Great video, what rig and bait do you use for kayak fishing?
Thank you, I use a paternoster rig with strips of squid or pilchard for bait. Have a look at these vids which might be helpful in how i setup czcams.com/video/9iAKIzuuyiA/video.html and czcams.com/video/Z6EUgD4zshk/video.html there are also vids on the channel how to make up your own rigs
I know this is an old video, but Aussie Salmon don't taste that good?
Thanks, yeah its a bit mixed some people enjoy eating aussie salmon and other dont. Those who do like them insist that bleeding them straight away does make a big difference to the taste
I add wood chips (cherry tree) to the BBQ in a smoking box and ended up with smoked salmon. Blew me away the first time i cooked it this way. Otherwise, fresh salmon just with lemon and some basil. 🎣🎣🎣
What do you think about if I’m starting of in a lake or a river is it ok or good to use a hand line it’s just fishing for fun not to keep
Starting in lakes and rivers is a great idea, that way you can build up your confidence without the swell and wind. This video might be helpful once you start tackling the bay czcams.com/video/3ZsRheYzpgQ/video.html
Do you have a link for your kayak please
Hi Sean, I have recently upgraded to a hobie PA 14, This was the details I had covered with the yak over a couple of years fishingmad.com.au/review/native-watercraft-slayer-fishing-kayak i have a mate selling one if your interested.
Hey mate
I am a 14 year old and I am looking for my first pedal kayak what type would you recommend for fishing in rivers and canals
Have a look at this detailed article which i wrote about current kayaks on the market fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021 if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Much will depend on the budget you have and with fishing kayaks you usually get what you pay for especially with stability.
@@fishingmad
Hey mate. Just had a look at the article it was really helpful. I am looking at a budgets of $2000 - $3000 would the hobie passport 12 be a good option for rivers and mangroves
Yep that would be a great option. The outback would be even better. You can always pick up some good buys on gumtree, marketplace or ebay with the hobies
I just bought my 13 foot Hobie Revolution, how do I join?
Hi Warren, welcome to the kayak fishing club. Great to have you. What area are you from, there are plenty local kayak fishos around here that im sure would be happy to catch up and show you a few things to get started.
@@fishingmad south east melbourne more particular vermont
Hi Warren, every now and again I arrange catch ups for local kayak fishos to get together. These have mainly been on west side near werribee and altona way, you are welcome to join us, There are also some great FB pages for kayak fishing around melbounre should you need to meet other kayak fisherman closer to vermont. Have you taken your Hobie Revolution out yet?
@@fishingmad sorry, what is "FB pages"? No the kayak is still dry but i believe I got everything that is necessary (a FPD) to start. I love to rig the Yak with suitable fishing gear very soon because I love fishing on a boat years back.
Sorry Warren FB i was referring to Facebook pages. There are some pages dedicated to kayak fishing in certain areas which helps you connect with others in your area with the same interests. Otherwise you are welcome to come and meet us and meet some other kayak fisherpeople. I bet your excited to finally hit the water, but good on you for making sure you have all the safety equipment first. Another good idea is making sure to read the weather conditions for wind and swell that is a must when you start kayak fishing. If you need some help there let me know and ill point you in the right direction of some helpful websites.
Awesome video! ALthough that looks like a school of Kahawai, not salmon? different family of fish. Regardless... Epic fishing :D and great tips!
Chur from NZ
Hey Allen I was just curious where you guys were fishing that day??
Fishing at Altona, just opposite Altona Pier.
Thanks very much matey, I've got myself a wilderness systems tarpon kayak have only had a few trips out. So if you ever want an extra bloke to tag along I'd really love to come slay some of those stonking salmon with you for the day and learn a thing or two from the pros 😉 cheers mate all the best.
No problems !!! I take newbies out with me all the time and have made some very good friends doing this along the journey. Stay in touch once the fishing reopens happy for you to tag along.
do you use an anchor?
I rarely use an anchor, I find its better to drift and cover ground for flathead. You can anchor up and burley but i prefer to drift.
What bait were you using?
Great vid by the way, thinking of getting a kayak myself.
For bait we were using small strips of squid and pilchard. However most of the salmon were caught using Savage fat curl tail in 6cm. Thanks for the positive comments, Kayak fishing is an amazing pastime. We will have more kayaking vids to be released in the coming weeks so stay tuned and make sure you ae subscribed to the channel.
@@fishingmad Thanks! Just subscibed :)
Legend !!!
What place did you get that kayak thx mate
Its a native watercraft slayer, I bought it from a friend who had injured himself. There are a few resellers of the Natives in Australia I think capacity sports and freaksports. Always have a look on ebay and gumtree for good measure to see if someone is selling one for a bargain. I really like this kayak, its really stable, has reverse, handles well, and lighter then other kayaks on the market.
Thx mate
No problems
Don’t you have to bleed them immediately after you caught them?
Yep you sure do, those fish were bleed out straight after, as it all happened very quickly. I never show dispatching fish on the videos.
where was this? like what town or city are you guys getting these catches in?
Hi John, this is Port Phillip Bay Melbourne Victoria. Hope that helps.
Altona beach that is
Have you ever had a shark come up to you whilst in the kayak?
I've actually caught several gummy sharks which are quite harmless and I have also caught a small hammer head shark. Even though it was small it was still very feisty, I have been out many times and only ever spotted one decent size shark not to far away from me. Surprisingly its other types of fish such as stingrays which are common catches which can be tricky to handle.
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where is that???
Hi Oliver, this was filmed at Altona Beach of Millers road. Hope that helps.
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i wouldnt fish on akyak . Not enough room to move about . Like trying to grab something from behind your seat . too unstable as well. Cant stand rowing either
Some kayaks like the hobies and native watercrafts are very stable. Many of the other kayaks are very unstable
Come to wa for big salmon 5 6 or7 kg easy
I would love to, the salmon here locally dont get much bigger but i know they get much bigger in WA
Hello Friend ! I'm brazilian . I kayak here in Brazil. Do you have instram? wanted to share some techniques with you.
Hi Jean, yes on Instagram just lookup fishingmad.com.au and you will find us
This in australia NSW?
Victoria, 15 minutes from Melbourne. Thanks
@@fishingmad Ok you should go to nsw tanilba bay or bundabar near soilders point I could hook you up with bream, flathead, tailor, shovel nose sharks, Jewfish, snapper and yellow tail kingfish if you went there you would catch most of them depending on which location you went to.
Thanks for the tip, hoping over the coming 12 months that ill be doing some traveling and giving the channel a national presence. That sure sounds like an interesting spot to put on my hit list. Thanks
@@fishingmad all good keep up the hard work I'm loving it. I subscribed and I do kayak fishing soon I'm gonna get a 3hp outboard motor to make the trip much more easy.
Thanks appreciate the positive comments, a lot of work goes into the content and i'm working on some new ideas. The outboard motor would be a great idea, I prob need the exercise thought LOL.
Great vid, but please stop using and recommending inflatable lifejackets for kayaking!! They are simply dangerous!! Imagine it's a bit rough and you tip over. If you have an auto inflate (most people don't even know if they do!) you need to deflate your lifejacket to climb back into the kayak, then for the rest of the day, you no longer have a lifejacket that will work without manually blowing up!! Even if you have a manual (pull cord), it is not an actual lifejacket until you inflate it, and then once deflated, again you no longer have a usable lifejacket.
Wear kayak or sailing style PFD2 or 3's because it could save your life
Hey Ben, thanks for your suggestions. That's a really interesting point of view on the inflatable PFD's the need to deflate them once they auto inflate. A really good tip, so thank you. I certainly appreciate where your coming from with those comments. i have rescued quite a few other kayakers in the bay over the last 12 months and was really surprised that several of them had no life jacket at all. The point i was trying to get across was at a minimum never go out in bad weather, if your inexperienced and without a life jacket. At least of those guys i rescued had a life jacket they were reasonably close to shore and could have come back in.
I use a pull cord inflatable life jacket, the only time I would consider it dangerous is in the event I get knocked out, otherwise it's there for emergencies and it serves it's purpose. Most often if I go into the water I'm not going to inflate the jacket, I can swim, I'd only use the jacket if I was hurt or became separated from my boat. I have to admit I've never tried re-entry with an inflated jacket, although I imagine if it wasn't possible, I'd take the jacket off temporarily rather than deflating it that way I could still use it for the trip back.
That's not a salmon
100% Australian Salmon school
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It doesn't count down under. Toliets flush the other way there.
Do u not put them out there misery
Yes i sure do, I just never show dispatching fish on my videos as it always gets a lot of negative feedback