Shark Encounter on the Kayak Fishing in Port Phillip Bay

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

Cheers mate I'm ruined now.. Always gonna be on the lookout. Ignorance was bliss while it lasted 😅

[@fishingmad]

LOL I agree 1000% I have been very happily ignorant on sharks for a long time and will just pretend it never happened

[@kostadincodimoski2311]

Bad things come in 3s Alan, Lost a whiting, shark encounter and lost another whiting. Should have bought a lottery ticket that day mate!! Also great video 👍

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

The big thing that worries me when I am out in the yak is having a decent sized shark come nosing around. I can imagine how uncomfortable that would be.

[@fishingmad]

Yep 100%

[@wilsonveloso7062]

Cracking video and tips, what a roller coaster, fishing is more fun with a mate well done.

[@fishingmad]

1000% agreed. Fishing is more about the wonderful people you meet and the adventures you go on

[@matthewparker4101]

LMAO, you dropped it. The champ slipped. cheers

[@IainHMcLean]

Love it! More Tanner please- his excitement is infectious. He needs to do a segment Tanner's Top Tips! He sounds like Ozi Man for fishing!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! I agree completely. I think Taner's laugh is the best on TV.

[@a1leadership]

Well done Alan, loved the different technique and what beautiful creatures! Amazing!

[@nickcass4568]

A very entertaining vid, I don't think I would be as calm as you with the shark underneath.....

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Nick, a few tense moments thats for sure, and unfortunately we didn't get any footage of when the mako came very close to me as i was to busy bringing in the rods and anchor.

[@robertcatalano8440]

Hi Alan Great video I love that spot I was intending to go there to do a bit fishing for first time on my passport 12 that shark put me off

[@fishingmad]

Hey Rob, I hope you are well. Its a great spot there I have fished it on many occasions. easy launch and lots of species to target. Its the only time ive seen a decent shark there but some have mentioned they have seen a few so does make ya think twice. I hope the new yak is going well

[@getzvalerevich6565]

ok, that was a good one!! realllly enjoyed your clip this morning.. Thanks bruh

[@unahbs]

I would love to see you doing a video on beach / surf casting if you ever go. Sharks are normal in the water and surprised that was your first close call considering how much kayak fishing you do. But that guy on the boat omg, first time I've seen something like that, not sure if you should stay still and hope he sees you or try to paddle out the way and risk him turning into you. Also has that boat type thing ever happened to you before?

[@bowks1o_o669]

LOL, you lost more fish than I have ever caught in this video Alan!!

[@kirostojkoski3684]

I give credit when it's due, you must have big balls going back after the shark encounter 😳😱

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! Yeah I had to think twice about going back out that's for sure.

[@brentonl2631]

Great video Alan, we call pippies cockles here in S.A and at that price I would ditch the fishing and made a nice spaghetti marinara. Actually I'd take the flathead. Think your gunna need a bigger kayak. Cheers

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Brenton !! Glad ya enjoyed it. Your right about the cockles in SA there super expensive in VIC at the moment and would prob be better to eat then fish with

[@jordythebassist]

Scary moments with some of the big Noah's out there at the moment mate, I went out the day after this and marked one on the sounder as well. They seem fairly fixated on food so not too much risk, but let's not find out for sure either hey 😅

[@fishingmad]

Yeah it all happens so quickly, been lucky over the years I guess. I was hoping to sneak up to Portland in the next week or two thats a great place for them. By all reports last time I was there a big resident great white was in the shallows where i was fishing that day

[@jellymaneducation6168]

Hey mate, love your channel. Fishing friends of mine chat about your videos when we're off fishing! We're all from Melbourne too! Hopefully we see you at a fishing spot one day!

[@fishingmad]

Awesome thank you!! I'm always catching up with other keen local anglers so hope to see you out there

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Wow what a strange day Alan. That scary mimute with that big shark, I shitted my pants for you guys 😱😱😳and then it has been so hilarious with the waiting slipping off of your hands just like that, me and my wife were pissing our pants laughing:sorry 😅😅🤣 ciao, ciao and take care buddy 😃🤗🤗

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Mario, it was a day of so many emotions with various highs and lows. But a session ill remember for some time. Hopefully many got a good laugh at my expense. Hope your doing well !!

[@vladv1319]

Beautiful fishing 😊

[@mooonsmn]

Once again great stuff I tried to get the wife to watch the section on the shark but she’d have no part of it She said what I do at Avalon can stay at Avalon 😂

[@fishingmad]

LOL thats hilarious. I have fished there many times and never seen any sharks. Later confirmed to be a 13 foot mako, but im sure ill be back out there again soon.

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome Vid!! Its scary sometimes not knowing whats swimming underneath.

[@fishingmad]

So true! Sometimes I'm very happily ignorant out there, just concentrating on the fishing. I hope your going well and getting out for a fish

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Thanks Alan I'm well, havn't been out in a bit actually, need to get out soon haha

[@striker1938]

Mate I'd be happy to catch flaties like that all day long great vid 👍

[@fishingmad]

Yeah I agree, the flatties were outstanding. perfect eating size

[@awesome69691]

where are u mate hasn't seen u since the shark video love your stuff im from Sydney having no luck with soft lures catch up on your channel soon TIGHT LINES

[@fishingmad]

Will be back on Wednesday evening with a new and one of my fav recent episodes. The production of these vids is taking a lot longer these days ( more cameras, more mics, more story ) so its getting very difficult to get one out once a week. I should have the next 3 weeks ready to go

[@bestpix100]

Thanks for your time and effort, pity about the two biguns!!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!! Yeah certainly left some good ones out there with a few slippery hands thats for sure.

[@Bishy67]

Great video again mate, I'm interested in the name of the soft plastic you were using and how the assist hooks are attached - maybe a little instruction video in the future?

[@fishingmad]

Hi Peter, I actually did a video covering that in great detail a few months ago. You can watch that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2zopWco9OAqbs cheers

[@dandawson5750]

great vid 🤙

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍

[@8dison]

Ain't nobody gonna believe your story if it ain't because of this video 🤣

[@camross4543]

Great session. Do you have any info, videos on your trailer? I'm in the midst of building one.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Cam, I bought my kayak trailer from AWS in Geelong. They custom make hobie trailers. Game changer for me as I often fish solo and just couldn't car top the PA14.

[@stevesanders3958]

LMAO! I had one follow me from Yakka Reef all the way into Olivers Hill boat ramp.

[@fishingmad]

Yikes, sounds scary

[@tdr5944]

Great video again. May I ask what fish finder combo are you using? Thanks

[@fishingmad]

Lowrance Elite FS9 the FS7 also a great option

[@tdr5944]

@@fishingmad thank you sir.

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Awesome 😊😊

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 🤗

[@Piratepeteoo]

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[@fishingmad]

Thanks Peter, ive never heard of these until yesterday. A few people messaged me and sent me details about them. So im very curiously reading about them now and will prob get one

[@mudrox05]

Good to see you make a Video on how to Catch and Release Whiting. Not sure I’d have your ethics ... 😂 Those whiting are slippery suckers..😂😅😂

[@fishingmad]

LOL They sure are !!

[@braydentankard1842]

Awesome Vid Alan. I’m pretty keen to get into Kayak fishing. Would love to know your thoughts or even a video on Kayak setups and budgets in Aus.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Brayden, I've got some stuff like this available in the FishingMad members area and also this article I wrote last year fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2023 hope to get some stuff around this on the youtube channel soon. What budget were you looking at? A lot of my mates and FishingMad members have found a few bargains things like hobie outbacks or compass on facebook marketplace. Great choices as they are so much more stable then some of the cheaper entry level yaks

[@braydentankard1842]

Cheers! I’ll take a look at that. I’m not necessarily set to a budget, more just want something good value that has what’s required and will take me through the beginner to intermediate stage before upgrading. I’m in Victoria as well and would most likely be fishing Port Phillip.

[@fishingmad]

In that case 100% keep your eyes out for something like a hobie outback or compass or native watercraft. Especially if you can get a 2nd hand one in good condition at a good price. They have great stability and set of features and accessories.

[@lucasullivan3316]

what kayak do you use i was thinking about getting one great vid love your work

[@fishingmad]

Its a Hobie Pro Angler 14 amazing units. There are much cheaper options out there too

[@gareths100]

😂You need a fishing priest ♣️

[@gareths100]

Great clip btw

[@fishingmad]

LOL I prob do, pushing the limits these days thats for sure.

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@Timbo_Breambo]

That’s why I like my sit in kayak because it’s in closed so I can the big fish can’t flip around and get out

[@fishingmad]

Yeah very true !! The old PA 14 has so much room for them to bounce around

[@brettellis1837]

Like grandfather said to me after a great white session ya can get lucky.And how far should a person push there luck for a fish.?????.

[@nuclearpigeon3792]

Summer time in NSW bull sharks are everywhere. Always get on my nerve when you can see it on the sounder just camping under ya yak. I fine with the small ones but the summer time brings the big ones in. They are easily spooked though..

[@olivergarric6269]

What do you use to keep your kayak in place while fishing?

[@fishingmad]

I have an kayak anchor. I've installed a anchor trolley pulley system. Use a carabiner clip to attached the anchor rope, drop the anchor then use the trolley rope to place the anchor behind you. We have vids in our members area on how these are installed and used. Thanks

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

Freshwater yabbies is the best big whiting bait I've ever used

[@SaMaNtHa.2023]

That wasn't a shark it was me sorry Alan I didn't say I was heading to Melbourne but I'm heading there tomorrow.

[@fishingmad]

LOL very funny, well you scared the hell out of me out there..

[@mitcheloutdoors_adventures]

Hey Alan great video bro just wondering what rod do you recommend for soft plastics and lures

[@yiqnni9789]

Hey Alan, I'm going fishing tomorrow and just wanted to ask you, Do you prefer using a net with old bait or burley as attractant? Also where do you recommend fishing landbased for snook? Awesome video!

[@fishingmad]

I rarely use berley when targeting whiting on the kayak. It brings in many pest species like rays. If im on a boat then im happy to do so. Key is to keep moving until you find them. There are so many snook in PPB. Ive caught plenty of st kilda pier, st leoanrsd pier , wangim walk etc. catch heaps of them in the shallows on the kayak

[@MrForeskinJim]

Hi Alan Was this Mako spotted recently? Only asking because I was diving the area about 3 weeks ago, and our catch bag got torn to shreds and all our fish taken by some sort of shark.. never saw it though, pretty scary! Haha Cheers mate

[@fishingmad]

Yes, This was filmed about 12 days ago. So could possibly be.

[@aristonmelencion6700]

Hi mate, I was wondering if you could share with me the location of this fishing kayak. I have a kayak and I'm looking for a good fishing spot specifically for sandwhiting and flathead.

[@fishingmad]

Hope your well, yeah I said at the start of the video that this was filmed at Avalon. Cheers

[@flynnmcguane5790]

I swear you never have a day we’re you don’t catch fish I seem to always

[@fishingmad]

Don't worry Flynn I certainly have my quiet moments out there too.

[@ma93293833]

where about at port philip bay,? so scary

[@clive1539]

Can’t show this one to the lady of the house, I have her convinced that there’s no sharks in the shallows when we go kayak fishing together.

[@fishingmad]

LOL that's a very good idea. Yeah I'm very happily ignorant sometimes and convince myself the same.

[@pitchkapizda8355]

There’s nothing scarier then encountering a big shark in a kayak

[@fishingmad]

100% agree, I also bumped into a great white a couple of years back that nudged the front of my yak, all happens very quickly too.

[@Aussie3333]

Who confirmed it was a 13 foot mako ? That’s massive !!

[@fishingmad]

A mate of mine fished the exact same location around the same time on the same day and he also saw it. he actually saw it jump out of the water and confirmed 100% was a 12-14 foot Mako.

[@rossdickson4590]

Was that day a black friday or the 13th or something 🙂🙂

[@fishingmad]

LOL sure did seem like luck was against us that day. Thanks heaps for watching.

[@FTW_Wolf]

Is this your best catch and release video ? 🤣

[@fishingmad]

LOL it might just be, Great comment

[@FTW_Wolf]

@@fishingmad Haha no worries champ. Tight line's.

[@garyedwards7375]

Get yourself a handheld airhorn

[@fishingmad]

Thats a really good idea

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Hi Alan. Long time no see mate. Just a qiuck question about the snook mate. Are they good eating. Wish I had you luck with the fish.

[@fishingmad]

Hey Angus, hope your well. Snook eating is very much personal opinion. Some love to eat them and others hate to eat them. Ive never been a big fan and tend to use them more for bait but I have many who write to me saying if cooked properly are really good eating. Snook love the shallows and they love faster moving hard body lures and soft plastics.

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

@@fishingmad Hey Alan mate, many thanks for a fast response. I have been going stir crazy not being able to get out there. Thought of going down to the Warneet pier, but found out it was closed for repairs and heaven knows when it will be open again. I thought I'd be smart and get down to the Toorongo Reservoir as it is not far from wate I am but guess what; the reservoir is closed for another 2 years I am told. Och well, I will have to wait till I can get down to Frankston to fish off the pier I suppose. Many thanks for your kind assistance mate. Cheers

[@breadnbutterfishing2395]

What was the point of the brief highlight of a boat coming in hot? Purely for the sake of content or an overreaction hoping to trigger some hate?

[@kayakfishingins.a4327]

Great video Alan. I still get triggered everytime I hear you easterners pronounce 'snook' 🙄😁

[@fishingmad]

LOL very true. What do you call them. Short fin Pyke or something else ??

[@kayakfishingins.a4327]

@@fishingmad We still call them snook but pronounced like snooker (billiards) without the er at the end.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks for letting me know.