Fishing Jervis Bay in a $41 inflatable boat

We decided to make a last minute trip down to Jervis Bay over Easter, school holidays still had a week to go and we have some friends down that way so it all lined up nicely. The only issue I had was as exciting as I tried to make driving down from the Gold Coast sound, the rest of the family were on to me and knew I just wanted to put the kayak on the roof, which is true, so we ended up booking flights and hiring a car from Sydney.
For as long as I can remember up until I was a teenager my family would spend every Easter and Christmas holidays down at Jervis Bay for weeks at a time, so it was a blast from the past to get back there after not visiting for a few years and to have my family down there doing the same things my parents did with me was pretty cool. Its a special place.
I gave it my best shot at catching something even resorting to buying a cheep blow up boat but unfortunately the plague of Leather Jackets where impossible to get past and all the waters that allow spearfishing were dirty from rain and swell. I have always been able to catch a few squid or bag a few bread and butter species like bream, Ludrick or Flathead for a feed, but it just wasn’t happening… It was still a great time with the family and I tried my best to scrape together a video, hope you still enjoy it even with the light fish content. Cheers Rod
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Music:
prima - autumn leaves. - / autumn-leaves3
Some of the gear I use:
Stealth Profisha 475 Kayak
GoPro Hero 5 Black
GoPro Hero 3+ Silver
Waterwolf 1.0 Troll camera
NRS Zen PFD
Ultra Trek 2 PFD
Lowrance Elite 5Ti Sounder / Combo
Penn Spinfisher V 4500, Mulit-Colour 30lbs braid, Uglystik 4-8kg Platinum rod.
Penn Slammer III 5500, 30lbs Spiderwire Blue Camo braid, 40lbs fluro leader and an Ocean Assassin Archipelago rod.
Penn Fathom 30 2 speed Lever Drag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Uglystik Gx2 10-15kg rod.
Penn Torque 30 Stardrag, 50lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid, Penn Powercurve Reload 15-20kg rod.
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[@cakesnipher7024]

Father son time is the best. Absolutely adore the young mate. Good fishing to ya Rod.

[@michaelragsdale4797]

Love the look on a kids face when they're having fun. I have 2 daughters and if I see that look, I know I've done my job. You clearly do yours. Great video!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Michael, I know what you mean... even when i was editing and looking back on the footage it was cool to see the expressions and enjoyment. Cheers Rod

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

lol. you have some balls taking this into the ocean!

[@BigbangG5]

Im planning the same thing hahaha I just brought a bestway hidro force inflatable x2 boat to island hopp Zadars Islands in Croatia , hope it will go as planned otherwise I end up in Italy :D

[@jonmark1347]

amazing Jarvis Bay! I was born down that way. And moved to Queensland when I was only realy young. kangaroo Valley is magical. awsame vid mate. i just found it then.

[@damiansimpkins1415]

Nice work there. No stopping us getting on the water, there is always a way :)

[@rokkitkit]

Anyway we can mate! If the leather jacket had not been there I reckon I could have done all right on the inflatable raft... next time!

[@mkim5615]

Hanapaa!!Action!! Good family time makes Good times for all. 👍

[@patbrophy2054]

Helpful vid I’m thinking of getting one for my son

[@pakde8002]

I have two of the same old Mitchell Abu Garcia reels. No idea how old they are but even back then they had screw in handles. One got dropped hard somewhere along the way so the bail wire is bent but the gears still look good. Planning to restore them one if these days. Already got my ancient Penn 309 from my grandfather back in shape. Just needed a good cleaning actually. Those old reels are amazing. Bought a fiberglass boat rod for it and spooled it with 50lbs mono to keep it old school. Looks great.

[@blokefromthebush]

Tell you what mate you have a bloody good channel. Always enjoy your videos and see what you are up too

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate! Good to hear you enjoy it. Cheers Rod

[@walldog1457]

Great to see your vid,also your still a kid at hart,when an iflatable makes your day.Thanks again,Oviedo,Florida...

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yea the inflatable was fun, Id be keen to use it a few more times with a few oars mods.

[@chrislay3827]

Next you'll be nicking the innertube from the hirecar. I for one anticipate that video.

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Yeah we had those Mitchell's in Rhodesia....60s....70s..... strong stuff rod

[@ellenx9412]

So beautiful this place

[@rokkitkit]

Yes, its a pretty special place. The bush runs all the way down to the beach and the sand is so white that its hard not to be in awe of it all. I kind of forgot how nice its was too, was good to get back.

[@caca_asmr101]

I have the same thing. Gonna try fishing in it today, hopefully it'll help me get some bigger fish. It's the only thing I have unfortunately. Only think that makes me nervous is that I wont have enough room to comfortably fish.

[@caca_asmr101]

well it popped

[@العربي-ظ1غ]

How?

[@caca_asmr101]

@@العربي-ظ1غ ran into a stick lol

[@ronio9247]

Nice one.

[@prorider608]

I have a zambezi, but instead I got a 4 person boat. and when you said the water isn’t really clear, if you come from my place we consider that water pretty clear

[@nathanjmorel]

Nice work - I got a few trips in over easter as well, but promised to take my youngun out, and he wanted to do a pier for some squid. We got onto half a dozen, and it turned out to be my most enjoyed fishing trip for the week :) My boy is still talking about it, so its certainly worth doing the not so glorious trips for his sake :) Beautiful looking family - good to meet them as well :)

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Nathan, yea doesn't always have to be a monster fish involved to make it a good trip thats for sure and spending time with the family is always good... Im just glad he likes to fish! Hope my boys continue to enjoy it as they get older. Cheers Rod

[@Bigdoghkkn]

Leather jacket are definitely better then toadfish for sure xD

[@CptGingerbeardKayakFishing]

Nice vid man, keep making good stuff. The music makes it seem really chilled. Keep it up bud!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Devin!

[@ammcknockiter]

class family trip

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate, yea was good time.

[@darrenthompson8376]

LOL i dont think i'll go down with the ship. Love it.

[@bobclark4994]

What a contrast to the kayak eh!

[@R1p3rGaming]

Nice vid mate. Family vacation during the holiday is awesome way to revive memories at Jervis Bay. Hahaha allright Rod lets bring that Zambezi inflatable for Adder Rock comp. That will be super awesome and hilarious. You take care buddy. Going out this weekend for some grouper or something. Cheers again.

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Gerard, yea was to see Jervis again, the beaches are amazing. My parent are going to bring the Zambezi up with them at the end of April, so you never know you may see her again! Good luck with the Grouper. Cheers Rod

[@DIFFLOCKERS]

I just youtubed kmart inflatable boat and didn't realise it was rokkit kit hahahaha youre mad mate ! Been following you for ages man love your vids 👌

[@eslamnasr3839]

I like what you doing and i am looking forward to see your videos , My name is Eslam , Nasr , I am an architect from Egypt living in Saudi Arabia Keep going & have anice time with your cute family .

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Eslam, Great to see someone watch form Egypt!

[@SB.415]

Most chilled vid ever

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks, yea glad it came across that way, was a bit bummed I didn't have a few decent fish in the vid too.

[@MyWeedgrower]

i have a 2 person boat just like this and some people think its stupid to fish in a inflatable row boat but i'm out where the bigger bass are instead of just fishing on a boat dock with a limited area to fish. a boat is a boat. good luck fishing this year everyone

[@rokkitkit]

Yep what ever gets you out on the water and too the fish 👍

[@carolinakayakadventures270]

Great video man!!! I love it when you include your family!!! Cherish that time brother!!!

[@rokkitkit]

Will do mate! Thanks for watching.

[@Koloherides]

True sign fishing addict

[@00DYLS97]

omg on the 19th i was driving home from moruya heads and went through berry also got stuck in the traffic from the new bypass there building , it wouldve been awesome if i had actually seen you i definitely wouldve said hello, i also enjoy staying at huskisson i stay at the jervis bay caravan park on currambene creek... love the videos keep them coming!! tight lines.

[@rokkitkit]

Ahh we must have crossed paths at some point! Maybe next time, always happy to say hi. Cheers Rod

[@alanwilliams6870]

been there done that! lovely spot

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

An anchor is your best friend in one of these! I somtimes use an 'explorer 200' for trouting

[@rokkitkit]

Will look into it for the next trip out in the inflatable! Cheers Rod

[@bakotako]

i pretty much have the same as yours. i have a sea hawk 2 for $45 and i put in a wooden floor for $6. LOL. It does not perform well in choppy waters. :-D

[@owengray5778]

That is a proper swarm there my friend! Cool way to get out on the water- should ditch the 475 for it at coffs haha

[@rokkitkit]

Yea, as soon as they would see the lure they would all come out from the weed and swam anything that moved. They even bit off the leader knots! Im in discussion now with Stealth to add the Zambezi 200 to the Stealth range :) not so quick but that manoeuvrability!!!!

[@owengray5778]

Hahaha looking forward to when the carbon zambezis hit the showroom floor!

[@samuelblizzard8668]

cool video, nice to mix things up a bit

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Sammy, yea was a good trip away. I will have to fit more none kayak trips in.

[@snookman9112]

Hi Rod. Thank You for sharing this special time with us. BTW, was that a Wobbegon you were harassing at the end? 😁

[@gladwinlineses582]

lovely 👍👍👍

[@stee3259]

great vid Rod, down my way. Next time you're down feel free to contact me for a fish

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks Scott, yea I needed a few local kayakers to take me out... Will hit you up next time I make it down if your keen. Cheers Rod

[@pouletachille]

Very nice !

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Mate!

[@2000lmk]

My old man... Mitchell 300... only reel he would use. Tough as a tank.

[@rokkitkit]

Yep, my dad still goes on about them too, I think he found a good place to get parts online so he has been putting all his back together.

[@Frisher1]

Isn't this a little but risky?

[@quentinrossouw7766]

haha you are crazy lol, love the rod savers/ straps.

[@rokkitkit]

Should have been crazy if I got onto a big king fish! Yep spared no expense on the tether for the rod :)

[@somanythings9049]

I had this boat long time a and i made a motor mount to fix a 2.5 outboard on it . It was nice

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, nice! would be fun to put around on for sure

[@eddiefoo7439]

Funny how the leather jacket had your drag clicking.... In all seriousness, if you ever down Sydney way needing a yak I'd be happy to lend you my BFS..

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for the offer mate, will keep it in mind for sure. Yea had the drag really light because I was worried the rod would go flying out the back if something decent hit it. I didn't need to worry though :)

[@ItzRetz]

I have a purpose built inflatable fishing boat, it's not meant for fishing in the ocean, it's more of a lake or river fishing boat, but after seeing this video I'm keen on bringing it out on the ocean even if I only go a couple hundred meters out.

[@rokkitkit]

Yea it all felt safe as the bay is quite protected if I had better oars I would be more confident to take it further. If it gets you out on the water the go for it!

[@darnsmall]

what else do you catch off Murray's? I haven't been fishing there since I was a kid, but might give it a go at Xmas, was also thinking about trying Target on the other side

[@n.terangi9870]

Trop bien ,:)

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks!

[@natisky7001]

Please don't get me wrong. The boy really need to have the PFD. Please, for his safety.

[@rokkitkit]

I understand where you coming from and do alway promote safety gear as I'm sure you see in may other vids... in this case I felt comfortable with the situation, it was no further out then the little fella paddles on his surfboard in similar conditions by him self. I guess its one of those cases where at some point you have to make a call to trust his skills as he grows up... I also know accidents happen, even to adults... unfortunately if i put him in a safety vest every time we where doing something like this he would live in the PFD.

[@TheBoogy69]

Love your videos but your hair does mine and partners in lol

[@Ryan-wm4ks]

Do you still enjoy going for a fish off the rocks/land or do you just look out at all that open water wishing you were out further exploring?

[@rokkitkit]

I'd still be happy casting from the rocks, but I do like getting a bit further out these days... I guess you just get used to what fits in with your life at the time. Kayak work for me at the moment but as the kids get older I can see a tinny fitting in a bit as well... I see lots of guys doing well land based but you really need to have your spots picked out... I haven't done much since I moved up, but if I put some time in I'm sure Id figure it out a bit. As long as I get the line wet its all good.

[@The_French_ie]

HAHA ! Do this in French Britanny (or other country like Irland) and...GOOD BYE lol....God...Always big Waves here :'( cheer from Fr 'n Espania

[@whitefang7007]

How does it not pop

[@tjhughes9099]

NIce vid :)

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers Tim!

[@sankadill]

Went all the way to Nowra and back and all you got is a Chinaman?? 🤣🤣

[@rabbitskinner]

Just out of interest mate have you ever had or seen Yellowfin tuna caught in your regular spots? Cheers

[@rokkitkit]

Yes we get yellowfin most of them only around the 70cm mark but iv caught the odd 120cm model here and there. The bigger ones are mainly out a bit further around the 80m plus marks👍

[@rabbitskinner]

@@rokkitkit we see them occasionally in Hervey Bay waters. I'm recovering from a kidney stone op. You're vids have revitalised me mate. I can't wait to get back out on the yak... 😊

[@m4xvizt197]

like this vlog (:

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate

[@slowpark4409]

I live right near jervis bay

[@rokkitkit]

JB is a really nice place fore sure!

[@andezbox]

Dont catch a big one it will pull ya out to sea !

[@grunter1389]

Noticed you didn't have your Kage Gaff .....?😊

[@rokkitkit]

Ha! yea like a balloon touching the grass :)

[@insaf_]

1st. BooM

[@rokkitkit]

Fast!!! Nice one.

[@insaf_]

always look forward to your vids bro. nice family trip. greetings as always from Trinidad.

[@CUSSLIKEASAILOR]

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