Barramundi Session.

Something a bit different this trip. I usually fish small tides for Jacks but decided to give it a go on the big tides. It was a pretty slow day up until the bottom of the tide in the afternoon. Hookups and getting smashed right at the kayak by Barra gets the blood pumping and it all seemed to turn on just before the push of the incoming tide. I had been seeing a few and a lure change to the Rapala SXR 10 Slash Bait in silver seemed to get them fired up enough to bite. I did manage to score one jack right at the end but for this trip the Barra were definitely the highlight. I hope you enjoy the video and as always thanks for watching. Cheers

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

Through the magic of editing people only see the good bits, they don't see all the prep, the expense, the planning, the time and effort ....and the bad days. I know only too well that it's not as easy as it looks But that was one of those sessions that make all those bad days and the thousands of fruitless casts fade into distant memories. Good work mate.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Thats spot on Rocket. I think fishing videos are some of the hardest videos to make. Hours upon hours of video to go through and if the fish dont want to play you cant really make anything. Always hopeful the next cast will produce the goods. Thats what makes fishing so interesting and exciting. You dont know when that next good fish is going to commit and take your lure. Capturing those gem moments regardless of all the hours of footage makes it all worth while.

[@ScottBrisAust]

Luving the video... Inspired and jealous at the same time! ;)

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Scott, Dont get to many trips like that so i was pretty stoked.

[@bradenadsett9040]

Just revisiting your videos mate, I really appreciate these and they are so informative. I will learn lots with this info👍 and awesome fish. What lovely yellow tailed barramundi

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Branden.

[@SenyumKambingChannel]

Omg...good size bro taking the bait. Nice port bro.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Senyum Kambling. Love it when you see them come up and take the lure right in front of you. One of those things that you cant express in a story but when you can show it its way more exciting.

[@SenyumKambingChannel]

@@HardYakkaFishingKayaker yes that's true the way it take the lure make my heart stop beating. Top water exploration

[@shalveenlal9934]

"Ahhh.... yesssss ... thank you",,, followed by the happy laugh. And jus like that Mr yakka is back with a barra bazinga... missed yr vids Mr yakka. U shud ev taken the crab pots cos the water looked real crabby.... the jack topped off a great vid ... so thank u 4 showing up again. Tk cr God bless and good eating Mr yakka....cheers

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

I didn't take any crab pots that trip. Iv been meaning to but depends on tides as i dont want to be crawling across mud flats to retrieve them. I did see 2 on the waters edge this trip so next time on big tides ill have to throw them in. Thanks as always Shalveen and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@billthomas2598]

Awesome vid Bro..........aaaaand shared to Facebook.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Awesome. Thanks Bill. Glad you enjoyed the video mate and cheers for the share. Tops.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

I also have a page setup on Facebook if your not already following it. Check it out at @Hardyakkafishingkayaker Post all updates and non KZbin stuff in there.

[@nunya9034]

So awesome to watch barra fishing out of a yak in the river system your in. We dare not try further north. Love ya work!

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Champion. Yeah if I go further north of here I take the boat.

[@williamatta3279]

Awesome video Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker !! I missed the Fishing videos mate where have you been it’s good to have you back posting some more videos Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker ? I have been having some awesome time Fishing because I finally caught some Bream for my Family only legal Yellow Fin Bream though and I have finally caught a 42 cm Dusky Flathead this year on a Herring jig and 15lb line !! I casted out the herring jig and since there was a big school of bait I was jigging up and down and I got smoked by a 42 cm Flathead I caught the Flathead and it bent out my hook and it since I was holding it by the mouth it bite me on the finger I was like you little thing but I released it back into the water !! Last week I went Fishing with my herring that I caught on the Herring jig I was using a small hook and Sinker I casted out I was praying to get a massive fish and my 2500 reel started screaming as soon as I said that and the reel wouldn’t stop so I think next time while I am Fishing there I need to upgrade my line but I don’t want to use really heavy line so that way I can still catch Bream do you know what mono line I should use for big Fish Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker because the other week ago I lost a 50 to 60 cm Flathead using a live Herring as well Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker !! Thanks for the videos Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker and Thanks for showing me how to catch more Fish Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker !! Cheers William !!

[@coxyyy3202]

did you get snapped off or what? if you did steel trace, if not just up your drag. from what I got from your message it seems like you got spooled ?

[@williamatta3279]

TankAnnihilater TO no I didn’t get spooled The fish turned his head and the hook came out and I lost it but Thanks for the tips !!

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Glad to hear your getting a few good fish William. Yeah the Flathead have a pretty sharp jaw. I always use lip grips on them to help prevent slashed thumbs and getting gill spiked when they thrash there head around. I honestly haven't used mono main line in a long time so i really couldn't tell you what would be a good option seeing as there are so many different lines now since i last used it. I do remember using 20lb and moving up to 30lb as i was losing to many fish. You will still get good bream on 20-30 lb and they are not to fussy when it comes to bait fishing. Lures on the other hand its best to run a lighter leader but not to light in case you do hook on to a bigger fish. Love hearing your fishing updates and how your progressing. Best of luck mate and tight lines. Cheers.

[@coxyyy3202]

@@williamatta3279 Really nothing you can do about that hey, maybe a loser drag to let the fish run with it so you dont yank it out of its mouth.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

nice one mate, great couple of fish.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Murray Crabb Fishing. Was a great trip and good to get a few before the closure.

[@MurrayCrabbFishing]

Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker I need to head back north, I failed on. Oath Barra and jacks when up there :(

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

@@MurrayCrabbFishing It has definitely been tougher compared to this time last year. Alot of smaller stuff getting around but have to be persistent to get one. Hope you do get onto a few mate. Cheers

[@fishwithchris03]

Very nice session mate, hope we can catch those fish here in Perth, I wish.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Yeah dont get to many sessions like that, Hopefully you find a few on your travels

[@TheRoastontoast]

Ah, I am so jealous of the species you guys have up there. Still, you have to catch them, so well done! You need a QHC sticker on that front hatch :)

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers mate. Yeah the QHC sticker is on the inside where i use to measure the fish. Front hatch would be better.

[@zaidinazmi1323]

Awesome intro and awesome session..feels good man..

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Champion thanks Zaidin. Was a great trip and a good way to finish off the Barra season.

[@adsyak]

Great session mate. Awesome when they're on! Great feed, too.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Adam. Might have to give the Dam a go over the closure.

[@adsyak]

I'm thinking the same mate. Definitely on the cards. Sunday sesh if timing is right?

[@clintkarenbryen3078]

Nice 1 mate. I fished the same creek and most of those spots on tuesday the 22nd of October with live mullet and not a barra to be found. We did land 5 jacks up to 48cm though so it was a good day but the 20knt south easter didnt help. Look forward to bumping into you 1 day up there im sure ill have a cold beverage to share haha

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Hahaha awesome. Never knock back a cold beverage. Good to hear you got a few Jacks and yeah the Barra are there just very picky at the moment. I could see them on the sounder sitting on the mud ledges and drop offs from around 1.6 meters to 2.5 meters. They didn't bite until just before the start of the run in though.

[@raifegill1569]

Top day out well done Dan

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Raife. Yeah wont forget that trip for awhile and will be keen to see if they are hanging around the same area after the closure.

[@yakkinabout5596]

Awesome video ✌

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Champion cheers Yakkin About

[@ajlongworth69]

What rod was that you where using and where do you buy them. Looking to setup 2 outfits with stradic 4000 for kings and stradic 6000 for tuna/ small marlin off my yak in Newcastle cheers

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Ill pop my gear video link below. Has all my current gear and the rod your asking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3S9iaKvd56hf9k Rod was purchased from Complete Angler in Gladstone.

[@thor_6886]

Mate, that first barra action - a few swirls and misses, then the big boof, was so cool. I'm amazed you can stick with the slow winding and flicks when you know a big fish is hunting the area and your heart must be racing with anticipation. And so patient with the landing of the one that stuck. very wise words re patience near the boat - for all kinds of fishing.

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Thor Yeah i get excited but focusing on the lure and action helps. Love when you see a fish before the take.

[@frogz2267]

Loved the video mate do u see any of the croc when u are in the yak or u to far south

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Cheers Lee glad you enjoyed the video mate. Haven't seen any in the Yak and pretty rare in that area. Have to go a bit further north to start running into the toothy buggers.

[@cheymcloughlin6366]

That's a decent size kayak mate but be careful, Crocs go as far south as Fraser island most years

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

We do get rare sightings maybe once or twice a year but if I was worried I wouldn't be out in the kayak. Not that I don't worry just would have to be really unlucky to run into one.

[@cheymcloughlin6366]

@@HardYakkaFishingKayaker yeah I know where your coming from, I used to fish from a little kayak in a creek that was known to get the odd one from time to time..if you love fishing it's all part of the fun

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

@@cheymcloughlin6366 To be honest im more worried about sharks lol. Seen some big Bull sharks and one Tiger. I dont go hanging my appendages in the water for that reason hahaha. The kayak is so quite and stealthy in those small creeks where a boat would most likely spook the fish. Guess its all a gamble at the end of the day.

[@kennywee1190]

Hi, Mate. I am your new subscriber. What rod, line & reel arsenal are you using? Thanks . ☺️

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Champion. Ill drop a link to my gear video. Rods, Reels, lines and leaders start around the 4 min mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3S9iaKvd56hf9k

[@TristanCleary1234]

What pound line do u use for the Barra

[@HardYakkaFishingKayaker]

Im currently running 30lb Sufix 832 for the Jacks and Barra with 40lb Leader

[@TristanCleary1234]

Hard Yakka Fishing Kayaker thanks mate

[@danputtock7824]

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