Fly Fishing a Prehistoric Wilderness (on our doorstep)

Fly Fishing for bass from the kayak is one of my favourite forms of fishing, especially when I get to explore some of the stunning coastal creeks and river estuaries around the outskirts of Sydney! Today I took the Hobie Pro Angler up a river that I had driven across numerous times, and found a stunning prehistoric wilderness. The fishing was pretty good too!
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[@Paul-yv5yj]

Wow..what a fantastic video. Keep em coming Peachy!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks so much Paul, glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@streamsidedrifter]

Wow so green and lush there! Really nice videography, looks like a great time!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks mate, yes it was! :)

[@christurner68]

Hey Peachy, I know this spot also as it is now my local. There are nice EPS and Bass there, once you reach the end of the main body you can get and walk as the is also a track along there. There are great pools that hold good bass. Also good Jewies and a good population of bull sharks. Those jewies are from where you launched the kayak and around the two bends. If you had known, if your walked a few meters in on that left bank you would have come across the walking track which would have taken you up to some very good pools. that side creek hold good flatties when the tide is in, but if you tried around the mouth of that creek towards the middle if the river it drops off, that where the bream hold out. 👍

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Ah that’s awesome info, thanks Chris! I’ll have to go back there and have another go, was a really nice spot. :)

[@FlyLibrary]

really great footage. THANKS for sharing!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks so much! You're very welcome! :)

[@johanvandenbergh475]

Great video. Beautiful place.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thank Johan, yes it is a stunning creek. :)

[@Yipmanhands]

Top video Steve and some great fish in magic surrounds. Well done.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks mate! Yeah I really enjoyed this one, beautiful river! :)

[@Fishin_with_the_Sax]

Another great vid mate👍

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Cheers mate! :)

[@jeroenschoondergang5923]

Great vid as usual Steve! Incredible surroundings, I bet that it would be a bird photographer's paradise as well.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Jeroen! Yes I reckon it would be, the sea eagle was pretty cool, and there were lots of other interesting bird calls going on the further up I got…:)

[@markhulme5604]

Peachy, great video. Technical fly fishing whilst filming.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Mark! Haha yeah it's a bit like juggling. Definitely trying to refine my craft, both the filming and the fishing! ;)

[@chrishall2054]

Congrats Steve, videos just keep getting better, wonderful fishing too!

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Chris! Probably reminds you of some of the old harbour haunts, similar territory.... :)

[@chrishall2054]

@@PeachyFlyFishing Yes, wonderful memories of EP's and some great bream on poppers and streamers in the tight stuff, and just so close to home!

[@Luke.Nugent1967]

As always, another great video and some truly awesome scenery. Thank you for sharing.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Ah thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah the trout streams seem to get most of the kudos, but some of our coastal bass rivers are really stunning I reckon. :)

[@Luke.Nugent1967]

@@PeachyFlyFishing I cannot agree more. My favourite rivers when I was living in Sydney is the Nepean, the Grose, Colo, and the Cox’s River.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

@@Luke.Nugent1967 Those are all stunning rivers mate. :)

[@Incendio13]

That is a lovely stretch of water. We did the same fishing trip up in our kayaks back in 2020.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Ah cheers Greg, yeah it's a nice spot that's for sure! :)

[@wasntPete]

A great video and some really nice fish, well done.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Pete! I had a lot of fun with this one, glad you enjoyed it too! :)

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

This part of the river has changed from last time i went exploring it about a decade ago It was dead the water looked really bad the so did the surrounding scrub That littel side arm or creek looked good but again it was dead I am glad it's looking as good as i imagined it would everytime i drove over it I might have to have a go in the next week or two

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Yeah it’s a stunning spot, hope you catch a few! :)

[@dang.fishing]

Good vid Peachy! How good are the drone shots! The scenery isn’t too bad either 😉

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Dan! Yeah the drone shots add so much, great to be able to get the camera off and away from me! :)

[@dang.fishing]

@@PeachyFlyFishing what drone do you have? I currently upgraded from the DJI spark to the DJI Mini 3 pro! Sooo much better

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

@@dang.fishing Yep I have the Mini 3 Pro also. Great drone! Although the active tracking can be pretty temperamental, but good image quality and easy to fly... :)

[@dang.fishing]

@@PeachyFlyFishing absolutely! Yea I found it doesn’t like kayaks 😂 Keep an eye out on my channel a few fly fishing vids in the works ;)

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Unreal mate, look forward to it! Yes mine doesn't like tracking kayaks or boats either....🤣

[@jeffreyhildebrand4867]

Great video! Would you mind if I ask what brand of kayak you use?

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks, glad you liked it! My kayak in this video is a Hobie Pro Angler 12.' I also have a smaller Hobie, the Sport which is 9'. Great kayaks. :)

[@jeffreyhildebrand4867]

@@PeachyFlyFishing Thank you!

[@waynebond4524]

What river is this

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

G'day Wayne, I'd rather not disclose the location as people get upset when their favourite/secret spot is revealed online by some youtuber....but in reality mate there are heaps of beautiful rivers out there like this. Just get on maps, find a river which has headwaters surrounded by bush, find an access point and go explore, you will find some gems I promise. :)

[@Jimmy-n6j]

Awesome vid Steve! Beautiful place and majestic fish.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Thanks Greg! I’m down in the mountains now mate, going to give your flies a try. :)

[@Jimmy-n6j]

@@PeachyFlyFishing Have a great time mate.!