You need to move to find a patch of them, they move a lot and you normally find a bunch in one spot. I would generally not think an area with strong current rushing past is a would hold them so maybe a bridge like that is a bit too much for them.

@@cballzoutdoors thanks for your insight!

Thanks crumpy, the guy who won it caught 3 over 40 and a 46cm!! An awesome system to fish and it was surprisingly productive for my second time there!

I will get my bag one day !!

Thank you! I think I learnt the hard way about travelling a long way in unfamiliar areas with the trek back in current

Haha not weird at all! My goal for the next round is to get a full bag of 3 fish!

That is when I was there. I think it is tidying up. I had heard from someone that they saw a spar bath floating down the river shortly after the extreme rain. When I was there it was just a few sticks

I'm tossing up getting an xr... but I could get two BBs for the same price..

If you are sub 90kg the sport will surely do in most conditions. I'm using navionics but cmaps is the other competitor.. I am not sure which is better but they can only be so wrong I guess!

@@cballzoutdoors Thanks mate! I have Lowrance HOOK2 with GPS plotter on board, so phone map would be a good reference to find a right direction. Yeah, I'm comfortable with Hobie Sport. Already tested it near the Bobbin Head Marina with a couple of 50cm flatheads. Maybe I will buy inflatable outriggers later to be more stable offshore, as this kayak is around 10 feet only, but it's wide enough. Thanks again! I let you know when I go, in case if you want to see first launch. :)

@VasK2016 message me on instagram and I can also guide on if conditions are good.

this is the model on CG trader. there Is quite a bit of prep and stuff to get it to ook like this (painting/wires/Eyes) - www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/other/100mm-3d-printed-stick-bait-fishing-lure

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Where I was fishing the boats yes but I had to launch at akuna bay boat ramp

Nice one! I'm confident you'll make it look good!

It's a recent purchase considering I want to spend longer hours on the water to try tournaments out.. much more comfortable and you can just stand up when you need to stretch your legs 🦵 ✨️

That was actually an in person subscriber drive 😅

I don't and Don't think I will. I calm water it is amazing, I can stand, move around and whatever. But when there is sharp waves like a wake from a boat, it tips a lot and can become unstable. The other kayak would be near impossible to tip but you can't stand or move around as much is all

@@cballzoutdoors thx for the reply!

It was so big, and it all looked so good! Also so deep!

That may be why I didn't catch many!

@@cballzoutdoors Same here

I feel like fish hate the spin! Maybe if I rig better they other lures won't spin!

@@cballzoutdoors No win with the spin.

www.bcf.com.au/p/lxd-mens-caspian-mirror-polar-sunglasses/622682.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwg8qzBhAoEiwAWagLrPTV9DV2qbWgFlvzg5kiF_cvnPbbM2EmVu7HcqGxvZknQkuZb_S2cRoCk6MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The side flaps really make a difference if you have an abnormally large head like I do!

Not the craziest rigging.. but it does show there is merit in some of the more exotic techniques used in Japan and America 🇺🇸

Trev

I feel like the fish will decide 🫡

@@cballzoutdoors so fresh or salt?

@ieatbricks123-bh4wp go salt.. more fun fish to be had and there are plenty on the chew near the front of the harbour the moment

@@cballzoutdoors Okai dokay

It's just the weather. The combination of swell, wind and rain make it hard to line up good conditions with the weekend. I do want to get back out there to try snapper fishing but a weather window doesn't seem likely

@cballzoutdoors I still just reckon you are scared of being drone assaulted again!

It was miserable! I caught a few fish and gave up when I couldn't feel my hands!

That's it! They sit in or around kelp and rocks and the slow sinking lure means it floats in their face a bit longer.

My .stl modelled from scratch that I haven't released just yet.. quite a bit of extra work and tooling required to make it work so not sure if I could sell it and have people happy with the results

I've never had an issue, but I imagine quality control could be an issue with cheaper jigs. I've heard bad things but never seen them myself. The other thing with heavier jigs, they can come with hooks more for demersal fishing and are way thinner than what would get used for trophy kings

@@cballzoutdoors thanks. I forgot to ask, is the telescopic net still going, ok. I like the idea of setting it to various lengths. If one was handy, you could make a gaff hook for it. Would you still recommend one?

@DexterPalagiano yes the net is still going strong. There is a bit of a method too it to lift big fish, and you can upgrade the net with something bigger or a gaff if you are so inclined. My only issue is I always forget it!

Not the making, just the fishing at the moment. I am making one at the moment to cover the 3d modelling, prototype failures and how to finish and wire them etc. But waiting on repair parts for my printer

It's a great strategy, but it's very much a cast and move technique 👌 that was maybe cast two out that way before the hit

We both know that will not be possible 🤣

@@cballzoutdoors yeah, I know. Was just pulling your ...leg

@DexterPalagiano I actually already got a replacement off gumtree tho haha... no more offshore flying though

It's art 🎨 and I am the artist 👌

Thanks! Can't for the life of me catch them consistently

I think they are honestly the best bang for buck lure. The other thing with them being so cheap, you'll throw them places that have lots of structure without fear, and that's where the fish hide!

I need to get better at the hold up!! I think there must be an art to it!!

@@cballzoutdoors confucious say " hold fish closer to camera, away from you, makes it look bigger

It looked much bigger holding it next to my head!!

Seems like a great technique year round if you don't have a boat! I also always resort to the jig if the bite is tough

Micro jig all year around!

Thanks for reaching out! Feels like you post this stuff to a void some times. I use 20lb berkley paired with the 15lb braid.

Will do! I'm quite far along with the 100s and the 60mms and just need to figure out packaging without too much plastic!! I'll feature them in another video when I'm ready to send them into the world!!

While a bit of rain is ok... its more than a bit at the moment!!

​@@cballzoutdoors rain..." nepean river has joined the chat" ...

I think I'm a member but I'm yet to post anything. Winter is a great time from a swell and wind perspective. I'll try and find you as cballz is my alias (no one named their child that obviously)

@@cballzoutdoors yeh thanks mate I've got a pa14 and my don too my mate that I go out with has a outback we do a alot fishing at rhodes and harbour im at Beaumont hills area where you at mate.

I live around wollstonecraft so I'm at a semi annoying spot on the north shore from a weekend traffic perspective