Australia Day 2021 Squid Fishing for calamari lunch

Leading up to Australia Day 2021 I venture out on my hobie Pro Angler kayak to catch some fresh calamari for an awesome Australia Day lunch for the family. In this video I run you through tackle setup and techniques to help you catch a few squid too. Whilst catching some squid and capturing some cool footage of squid and seals. Some great tips in here for squid fishing for beginners
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[@sergioabdilla4577]

Gr8 Job Alan! Spewing for ya losing the jig mate!!🤿

[@samsfishingaustralia]

Great video what a great channel

[@kevinbrian3244]

Great video. Appreciate how you run through the gear and specs you use. Great for a learner like me.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the positive feedback. I get lots of people writing to me saying they want to know more about the basic setup and techniques in more videos so aiming to get more of that in regularly.

[@gofishingandtraveltv6716]

Good video friend, thanks for sharing😃🤘🎣🐟🐟🐟

[@fishingmad]

Thank you too

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Squid jig $30, 3 kilos of squid at Spud Shed, less than $30... Hope the jig catches a lot of squid.. (Should have watched further before making that comment). One reason I rarely spend more than $8 on a jig LOL

[@fishingmad]

LOL, I agree with you 100%. Most of the times im using squid jigs between $10 and $20. Some of my favourites are Rui squid jigs, and Asari squid jigs which cost $10 each. I agree its extravagant when the jig cost more then what it does to buy the target species from the local fish store.

[@angeloalogaras6555]

Goodone Allan take care enjoy

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Angelo, much appreciated !!

[@gofishingandtraveltv6716]

🎉🎣🐟🐟🐟Today, January 26, world day of sport fishermen, Happy day to all friends😃🤘🎣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!! I love the idea of world day of sport fishermen. Have a great day aswell.

[@Kheldarell]

Yewww,! Started watching Fishingmad just to poach his fishing spots 🤭😅😅, stuck around due to the great content and genuine personality!!!!

[@fishingmad]

Awesome, I got a good laugh from this comment. There is so many good spots around Melb and Vic so always happy to share some good content and locations.

[@Doodsy1975]

Nice way to spend Aussie day mate. I know the pain of losing squid jigs, both to snags and much much worse, leaving the case on the side of the boat, then driving off. Sadly, and to my lasting regret, that is what I did about a year ago. Approximately 100 jigs gone. I'm still not over it either.

[@fishingmad]

Ouch yeah that would be so much worse losing a full case of squid jigs. Really sorry to hear that. I bet some decent ones in there too. Thankfully i only lost the 1 jig that day and in typical style the squid would only take the pink jig and wouldn't touch the greens or golds LOL.

[@Doodsy1975]

@@fishingmad yeah, lots of those expensive Gan Crafts and custom made ones from Japan. It still hurts. Those pink jigs are always the best I reckon. And the whites.

[@fishingmad]

Oh no, I can only imagine you would have had some top notch jigs too. Very sorry to hear that. It can add up very quickly especially when half the jigs cost between $20 and $40. Those Gan Craft ones though did look and feel so nice. Which brand would be your favourite. For some reason i always end up going back to the yamashita live in pink and rainbow.

[@Doodsy1975]

@@fishingmad yep, the Gan Crafts are very pretty, but to be honest, I rarely caught a squid on any of em. My go to jigs are the Yamashita Naeba Pink Live warm jacket and the white Shimano Sephia, in 3.0

[@fishingmad]

looks like we have very similar tastes in squid jigs. Good minds think alike

[@Nick-dd5rg]

First two times in a row. Happy Australia day mate!

[@fishingmad]

Legend !!!! Happy Australia day to you aswell. Hope you enjoy the vid.

[@mikhailkoslovskiy7860]

Nice octopuses big drinks 4 your...vodka...lake clean nice..Good aussie boys...wife happy...... yes yes vodka ok

[@fishingmad]

Thank you yes good feed and good drinks. Have a great night Mikhail

[@martindekorte6732]

Hey mate, what an awesome way to spend Australia Day! Most of my jigs are around the same price range as the one you lost, I fish for squid a lot and got sick of losing expensive jigs so I switched to 1.0 PE braid with 20 pound fluorocarbon leader. I was a bit sceptical to start with thinking I was fishing to heavy and would reduce my catch rate but that was not the case and I am able to recover 90% of my snagged jigs . Any way just a thought , great video 👍

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Martin, thats an awesome tip !! Very slowly I have been fishing with heavier line and more expensive line with thinner diameter. Makes a lot of sense what you are saying. ill look into it 100%.

[@philipvassallo6795]

Hi Alan fantastic video is that of Werribee ?

[@fishingmad]

Ended up using footage from 2 different spots as I had some issues with the Gopro on consecutive days ( faulty SD card, and mount ). The locations were near Point cook and the other near Geelong. Cheers

[@dingydate]

Hey mate does it put the squid off if you have to much traffic around other (boats).

[@fishingmad]

Nah, it doesnt seem to matter to much. Often productive squid grounds have heaps of boats and kayaks around and the squid can still be caught in good numbers.

[@antisocialdistancing3]

descent catch

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!

[@johnsavage1109]

Thirty bucks for a squid jig.......Holy Crap, I buy 15 jigs for $30. Yes, I also catch lotsa squid. Thank you for sharing, always like to see how others fish and squid.

[@fishingmad]

Yeah most of the jigs that i buy are usually between $10 and $20 this was a bit extravagant, really wanted a nice green and gold one for the video. and in true style I lost it straight away and then the squid only wanted the pink jigs LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@aleksandarnikolic6969]

hey Alan, I was just wondering what is the minimum safety equipment required to fish the bay via kayak

[@fishingmad]

Great question the requirements are quite basic a type 2 level 50 life jacket, a paddle, either a floating bucket or manual billage pump and that's about it. I wrote this web article whch you might find helpful fishingmad.com.au/article/lifejacket-safety-rules-victoria I would highly recommend watching this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvWg5ubjt-jnbM i think the most important safety aspects is understanding the weather conditions and understanding the stability limitations of your yak. Often the more expensive yaks are more stable. I hope that helps

[@aleksandarnikolic6969]

@@fishingmad thankyou very much for the great info Alan👍

[@aleksandarnikolic6969]

@@fishingmad does the same apply for kayaks with small electrics?

[@fishingmad]

Your welcome

[@fishingmad]

Yes 100 %. On this page fishingmad.com.au/article/lifejacket-safety-rules-victoria you will see the link to the Victoria Recreational Boating Safety Handbook 2020 edition link P37 to 40 covers the min safety requirements

[@tomscookingandfishing3050]

All of our sqidjigs are $4

[@edoggg4847]

I need some good Redfin fishing spots in Vic that kayaks are allowed in?

[@fishingmad]

Did you watch our last 2 videos kayak fishing at Melton Reservoir and the Barwon river. Have a look at those I can send you links if you need them.

[@edoggg4847]

I watched them but preferably lakes?

[@fishingmad]

understood, Eppalock is a great spot for reddies on the kayak

[@edoggg4847]

Any smaller lakes?

[@fishingmad]

These are all the locations ive ever covered so have a look through these fishingmad.com.au/locations cheers

[@doms_fishing_port_phillip_7638]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!!!!!

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Well done Alan, good session on calamari today. It must be very upsetting to lose a very expensive lure. When it happens to me i get very angry 😅😅😅ciao ciao

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Mario, yeah it sure can be frustrating losing a $30 squid jig. But it happens. Most of the jigs i buy are usually between $10 and $20 so its not too bad. Thanks for following and supporting. Have a great day.

[@chiweesen6229]

Another great video Alan. Enjoy your bbq squids and Happy Australia Day. Tight lines.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 the calamari was awesome today. Thanks for the ongoing encouragement !!!

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome video Alan!!! Happy Australia Day 👍🏼. You caught some really nice squid 👌🏼

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jared, much appreciated !!! Had a good feed today.

[@chrisrhodes5186]

Great video mate. Any chance you could do a vid on cleaning and cooking calamari?

[@fishingmad]

Your in luck i did one some time ago. the end of this one is a really good how to clean and cook kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqeqp6uLftKViNk and this one detailed on how to use squid jigs kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Wkk2eClsx1fas hope that helps

[@Azmiiiiiiiii]

Nice is this in Werribee

[@anthonyspiteri8942]

Nice video Alan as always👍,bring on the next one.

[@fishingmad]

Legend, Thank you Anthony. Great to see you feature in this too !! And welcome to the bagging out on squid club too mate. Top effort !!!

[@DemopVWgarage]

bummer, what I've been doing now days is taking my mask and jumping in after them ;) yeh you get wet but you dont loose the good ones ;)

[@fishingmad]

Thats actually a great idea. I was only 3 meters deep, would have been able to get it easy. Hmmm gets me thinking.

[@DemopVWgarage]

@@fishingmad I had to go in last week, as i did the same thing brand new flash boost and boom snag :( I keep my mask in the front hatch and a small towel to dry my self once im back in. You get a few strange looks but hay its $30 :)

[@fishingmad]

Classic !!! You may have inspired me to do the same. I happened to find an anchor in my last session which was awesome

[@DemopVWgarage]

@@fishingmad haha thats a classic, waiting for this silly wind to stop so I an hit flinders 😉

[@fishingmad]

I know this whole week here look terrible 30k winds predicted for the next 4 days. Been a tough summer to get on the water and the predictions have been way off lately.

[@samuelpearce7440]

Hi Alan do you go to limeburners often?

[@fishingmad]

I havent been to limeburners for 6 months, but hoping to go there in the coming weeks. Its a good time to fish there as the pinkies, whiting and flathead are active. last time i was there i didnt have the right gear so it the next session should be productive.

[@Sam-rv4ts]

Great content mate, happy Australia day

[@fishingmad]

Thank you. Much appreciated. You have a great Australia day too!

[@paulkennedy4842]

Well done young fella,Salt and pepper squid magnificent.

[@fishingmad]

100% Paul, a good mate of mine told me to soak them in milk for 24 hours to make them more tender and it actually works a treat.

[@paulkennedy4842]

@@fishingmad I will give that a try,the only thing i soak in milk is my Cornflakes. LOL

[@fishingmad]

LOL, very true. Surprisingly it does make the squid so tender to eat

[@antisocialdistancing3]

descent catch

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!

[@tanewatson6290]

Where abouts are ya mate?

[@maccachung3024]

Great vid Alan! That Vanford has such a sexy sound.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Macca, you might recognise some of the footage LOL. Yeah ive grown to love the Vanford. It wasn't love at first site but it has grown on me. I bought another one this weekend because i like the drag on it so much. Imagine if i actually caught a big squid.

[@victorbitter583]

@@fishingmad No love for the FL?

[@fishingmad]

Ive always like the FL's there great lures. The vanford just has them covered in weight, drag capacity and sound. But id be happy fishing with a FL anyday.

[@victorbitter583]

@@fishingmad Apparently for about $100 worth of bearings, you can Stellarise them too. I got my 3000 for $200 as there was some conjecture at the shop as to wether it was a FK or FL. I think I'll get the Stella bearings put into it and I'll still be in front lol. cheers.

[@fishingmad]

Cant go wrong with that. Its a great idea

[@bryanmiller6485]

Love the visuals in your presentation but hate the use of the word guys , the last video you posted you used it 24 times , very irritating , we’re aussies not yanks

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! Yeah its a habit im trying to break. Wow 24 times. LOL ill work at it,