Is This Australia's Best Rock Fishing Spot???

Steep Point is the most western part of the Australian main land and for land based anglers its considered to be one of the best rock fishing spots there is. When it comes to catching pelagic's off the cliffs few places can offer what Steep can.
I was lucky enough to have a few free days and a booking was available in prime time. Josh, his son Jett and myself raced up to try out luck at catching some Mackerel and managed to sneak a few in past the sharks which are ever present.
Gear used:
20lb plastics outfit,
Daiwa Australia Seajigger 305ML, Exist 4000LT, 20lb J Braid Grand
30lb light spinning outfit,
Seajigger 315M, Certate Ark 5000LT, 30ld J Braid Grand
50lb spinning combo,
Saltiga 8000H, Spartan 100S 4-6, 50lb J Braid Grand
Ballooning combo,
Saltiga 14000XH, Spartan 86S 6-8, 50lb J Braid Grand
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All hooks by BKK, 10/0 octopus for ballooning and Fangs or Raptor trebles on lures.
bkkhooks.com.au
Lures for mackerel either 85g metals or Busted Fishing Macks Baits by lively lures.
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www.bustedfish...

[@user-jg5zh]

Great video, great 👍 fishing!!!

[@markspalding6092]

This is brilliant! The raw excitement is unreal! Terrific work lads! Keep it up & please stay safe on those gnarly rocks, you wouldn’t want to go in there it would be game over

[@sandmanfishing1972]

Yep steep point is the best been there numerous times over the years never gets old

[@ADFriflemen]

Love ya commitment on those cliffs fellas! Hats off to ya’s. to much risk for me that close she’d be game over I reckon if you went over. Crazy vid 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@mq5472]

Thanks mate for lovely and beautiful clips good luck with big fish

[@louise909]

Wow, I felt exhausted after watching this video😂, when the line was suddenly baroken my heart was broken either. You still did great job mate!👏👏👏

[@maiabrittany]

Well done lads, you worked hard for them fish.

[@kiwideal69]

Epic steep point video. A lot of line pollution in the water but, getting spooled three times. Go a bigger reel

[@greglindfield2767]

You can't teach dumb.

[@jordontakchi2027]

Best channel on the tube bruv. Keep doing what your doing mate. People don’t have nothing better to do then spread negativity. Continue with your fishing mate your kicking goals 🙏🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@drdeankos2356]

such a special place to catch fish great work boys some awesome fishing there has been so many sharks around its crazy so well done its hard ballooning i stick bait to lessen the chance and try not to loose line congrats on the spanish

[@omerturk3943]

Amazing guys absolutely loved your fishing

[@vocalveteran1894]

When that guy first whipped out that metal contraption that slid down the fishing line to auto-gaff the fish the first thing that came to my mind was "necessity is the mother of invention"!

[@gripnripfishing866]

I love the instant scream to josh as soon as you hook up lolol so dramatic

[@DixonsFishing]

Hahaha yeah excitement peaks when you hook up. Always handy to be ready with the gaff and the gaff person has to be ready when the fish gets to the cliffs. Certainly a team sport.

[@topperqfishing]

Wow..... I miss steep point...! Drone footage was great man....! Cliff gaff , easterly, helium gas ....they are all essential there.. Quoba station was another spot I miss too..! Lovely video !

[@eliazarmedrano9360]

I love this guys where they fishing 🎣

[@michaelburgess210]

You guys had a great time there . Some nice macks thrown in for fun . I was up there years ago and got my first sail fish of the rocks there . 3 landed during the week I was there . No marlin . Yep you can if your very lucky . They have been landed from there but few and far between .

[@omercan71]

other You Tube wanna be fisherman take note: this the type of fishing we the viewers want to see so pls stop polluting this site with the belief that you would get overwhelming likes - well done dixson your video makes me wanna go keep fishing

[@sydneyfishingstory]

It's beautiful. Nice Video very good fishing

[@tamilmeenavan-fishing]

Awesome video brother

[@BorderlessFishing]

It’s insane fishing from those cliffs 🤩

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

11:10 That has to be the most dangerous way to land a fish I've ever seen! That is just insane. Don't have to worry about a rogue wave that's for sure!

[@georgeupton368]

Sure is some gnarly rock to walk on.Twisted ankle paradise.

[@kkumbuarifin]

what a great fishing spot looks beautiful at sunset👍👍💪💪

[@neilwedlick9851]

Great footage guys.

[@glennjensen8743]

That vid was so good.. got me psyched for some LBG .. hope you’re doing ok from the cyclone that smashed that area .. much love from nsw fishos ..

[@takeadeepbreath6053]

What a session! You guys definitely had a good work out for sure 😂

[@spudking6617]

Haven’t fished off step point but took boat through the south passage once awesome day didn’t Catch much but was an epic trip could off moored boat at base of cliff that day and climbed up . Any day fishing is better than a day at work 👍 spuds

[@sgtcaco]

My father loves telling the story of the giant tuna head he caught there back in 75. Just as he got the line Gaff into the fish a shark took the body. After a 2hr fight.

[@craigrichards7662]

Gear up boys..

[@TheSjh196]

Wow what a view

[@senorvillarruel8129]

Banging spot to fish

[@farhodabdullayev7392]

Really nice vid mate 👍👍 just curious, what's the size and bag limit for Spanish mackerel ? Cheers

[@DixonsFishing]

For us here in WA 90cm minimum size and 3 per person each day.

[@achavez6426]

Drone fishing... Aussies need that setup...🤘🤘🤘

[@DixonsFishing]

Pretty popular over here with the drones. The last couple of years it’s exploded and everyone is giving it a go.

[@RGT1882]

thats a proper crazy looking ledge.

[@josephwilliams3494]

OMG ...... I SERIOUSLY NEED TO FISH THERE !

[@bretgooding5774]

The oven or close to im going up with the tinny in august for 10 days i can't wait

[@ZubairKhan-jd5op]

Epic bro💯👌 watching this left me anxious nervous and speechless all at once at times.. I couldn't even watch🙈 those cliffs are epic! I was just thinking why not slide out live baits.. It's one of the best places to slide from so high up, I no there will be some by catches but on the heavy gear you might have abit of a chance to get them pass the tax Men?

[@nickynovacaine423]

Dude,can you make some video tutorial about that ballon setting sometimes? It's awesome setting to learn by the way. Great catch and nice spot u had there.

[@DixonsFishing]

Will be doing a detailed run down on the next trip with all you need to know to give it a go

[@adrianbrincat3058]

Nice video , nice technique of fishing , great job guys

[@JamesFishingAdventures]

YEEEEW!

[@julian9579]

thats a good reason to fill up a penn fathom with a mile of braid 😂

[@shockwavefishing2330]

nice catch bro! good spot 💪🏼🔥🎣

[@jetouring1263]

awesome vid bro, heading there in 5 weeks. what gear you running ?

[@DixonsFishing]

Good luck! There is links for my gear in the video description 👌

[@rexkyte696]

Love it

[@captaincavern200]

Best fishing spot for braid dealers . ;)

[@pa1264]

That is beautiful place😁

[@hercamer]

Thats some powerfull & scary fishing.

[@masonburns1612]

Amazing, just amazing and I’ve never seen that type of gaff. Do you ever have the gaff actually snap the line when it slides down the line

[@DixonsFishing]

yes if your not careful it can damage line or break it off

[@recfisho]

I’m trying to get better with GoPro footage, and uploads. Just curious what settings u have GoPro on....what editing tool u use, and what upload to KZbin u use? I’ve been trying 1080p on GoPro hero 7, and tried exporting at 30pal for KZbin.....plz help....great vid too just recently got back and posted a video on Denham and steep etc. got my first bludger trevally! The fishing was hot..... blowholes was amazing

[@Drovikifishing]

Amazing spot wow....

[@Savviiee65]

bro the lines alone would have set you back a bit but those spanish makes a bit less painful..! Good video lads!

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

Losing all that line is Devastating !!! Looks like one place you need a few extra klm's line spare ........... Some EXTREME Fish on offer over there .... Damn TAXMAN always wants his Share !!!!

[@mmoon1860]

I would definitely use a heaviest line ever so I could enjoy my fishing more !! Good luck boy’s for next time 🤞 I could fish with rope if I had to I don’t care what people think at least you don’t get any missed changes 😃

[@TryABaconSlice]

There is a balance between line weight and reel capacity

[@rexkyte696]

Cool video cheers 🍻

[@pa1264]

That is one strong rod😁 if that was me I would snap by trying to lift it up.

[@whitefrank1310]

Good spot nice catch

[@lisah6451]

Love watching your channel, where can a perso buy one of those fish retrievers with the big hooks on it.

[@DixonsFishing]

Thanks for watching. Trying to get a local shop to sort and online link to be able to buy them or at least show them in detail. Pretty common tool here in WA

[@ebisu8824]

14:05 Got a member of the Hi-Vis mafia.

[@rondio7445]

Nice spot bro

[@abdulmananmat7182]

👍👍👍👍👍 bravo !!!

[@walliack]

Great fishing. is there any risk of your line being damaged by the gaff?

[@arkaweld9973]

wow cool greetings from indonedia

[@mubarakalazmi3827]

what a nice trip 👍🏼, well done mate, but i reckon next time you have to upgrade your set up 😉, mate a have a question , what’s the best time of the year to fish steep point?

[@tgfcujhb7583]

When it's not crowded with 150 other people

[@peteryoung4301]

just remember people you go ova ya pretty much cactus good job boys👍

[@seawench555]

Hi really appreciate the fishing fellers but I gotta say I'm concerned about the amount of really strong braided line now being pulled around by who knows what getting caught around killing other marine animals etc, I understand it's bloody hard when they run so far but it's the consequences that the environment suffers for our sport, we need to make fishing line that eventually dissolves after being continually wet for a day or so hmmm not a bad idea. Also just to let u know my mate has a 45ft catamaran that ran over fishing braid and it tore out both shaft seals on his transmission and he was left in a really shit situation having to be towed before smashing on rocks in Western Aussie he also had a young family on board. Thanks for ur vlogs ur awesome fishos. 🎏🎣

[@sensiblynumb]

my thoughts exactly. Consequences of fishing light gear and not correctly accounting for target species. If they spool you once they will do it again. You need a bigger outfit that can handle the fish.

[@charlierolla9576]

Can you elaborate on how you do that balloon action and the theory behind it cheers

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Dixon has video 8 months ago

[@DixonsFishing]

Have a look at a video about catching mackerel with balloons. I will be doing a much more detailed run down video in the future as I do seem to get asked about it a fair bit

[@utuvvv3637]

@@DixonsFishing DW about the bait topwater burleys the sharks to surface

[@mChristy477]

Love you from Indonesian 🇮🇩♥️

[@jayanurulpapua2005]

Nice

[@kendimizekadarbalk]

Good job👍

[@DixonsFishing]

Thanks

[@LatinaArgentina]

can you write in more detail about using the ball?

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Well... Sharks gotta eat too.... Why not steal it from you😂🎣👍

[@jasethesmiff5683]

That big groper still there? Many a spanish did i lose to it

[@DixonsFishing]

Haven’t seen him in a fair while. Was frustrating but I almost miss him with how bad the sharks are at times

[@johncarlodiaz1928]

Hello legend we are planning to go to this place what is the most peak months to go here?

[@DixonsFishing]

it does get booked out a long time in advance but anytime through summer is mosts favourite.

[@ondaroam311]

Hey Chris, what seajigger model are you using mate...

[@DixonsFishing]

Models are listed in description as I used 2 Seajiggers

[@enterthedragon5979]

Hi buddy will 300 metres of line be enough to fight and launch a balloon and how far out do you need to launch the balloon

[@DixonsFishing]

300 would be minimum. Mostly 150-200m out for balloon and then line to fight fish. Most people have 500m+ on ballooning reel

[@ujeaniphil1234]

Outstanding fellas, I've been to Australia a few times fishing, i need to travel back over once this virus clears off..Steep point will get a vist one day! Question, what the hell are you using to land these dobbers!?

[@craigd123]

Cliff gaff

[@dhiquobgnaloo]

Personally i think its third behind Dirk Hartog and Quobba, just my humble opinion.

[@DixonsFishing]

everyone has their favourites that's for sure. i do enjoy how relaxed steep is

[@SA-nv5tc]

Agree. Not enough variety at Steep.

[@lonelycreationryz]

❤️ from srilanka 🇱🇰

[@dante7228]

Alternative title: spooled or sharked, choose your destiny (hint: you can have both at the same time)

[@bensmith1175]

"Australia's best rock to get spooled"

[@goober698]

What king of reel is this and line also seems better that the stuff we have in the USA

[@trenth9919]

If you're getting spooled, why not up the reel size for more capacity? Am I missing something?

[@greglindfield2767]

Funny how after being spooled he starts using the light outfit. Crazy.

[@ucimancing]

mantap fish on keren,back on

[@ihaiakohunui8529]

Hey mate I’m not trying to be negative, great video. But so much line in the drink mate. I probably wouldn’t have said anything if I didn’t watch the documentary seaspiracy on Netflix. Maybe heavier gear next time

[@DixonsFishing]

Thanks for the feedback, always happy to receive criticism when it’s constructive. Certainly wasn’t my intention to loose any line at all and that would be the worst trip I’ve had for loosing line. Normally every now and then I’ll hook something to big and have a reel emptied but this was just unlucky and them breaking at the reel instead of the far end like normally happens.

[@Bill-jt7ts]

Hey mate talking about pollution go stop the trollers commercial fishermen's leaving hundreds of metre of net on the bottom of the sea ,not fisher men trying to land his catch ,no matter how Harvey line or big real U use shark is strong

[@barnowlboxes35]

Of they use balloons to skip bait out, what's with the coffee grinders?

[@barnowlboxes35]

If

[@barnowlboxes35]

Stand up Tuna gear would work better

[@hlaluminiumengineering4292]

Trouble is, every 2nd fish gets away with a km of mono filament trailing...

[@TheBcBob]

Good set of brakes would help great video!!

[@gianthuman3315]

only question, where do I get those pants?

[@gianthuman3315]

and how often do fish pull people into the water?

[@ivandanieltuang]

back when i was sailing, we caught two big bucks of mackies when we were at ahnchorage at netherlands in just 30 minutes.

[@TULUSRECORD]

great video sir,,greetings from me

[@danieljoy9153]

What kind fishing rod did use?

[@wannabefishos]

13:20 would’ve been a change in jocks for me....wouldn’t last long down there..no jacket, if you survived the landing old mate down there with the big teeth might give ya a taste. I know you do heaps of this stuff just be mindful your setting examples for a lot of newcomers into this sport.

[@DixonsFishing]

Going in there isn’t nearly as bad as it seems. I freedive off the cliffs a lot and the sharks come up to you but don’t bother you only the fish. There is also a low ledge you can get out from about 50m to the right from there which with how calm it was would of been safe to climb out there. Different story at other spots or the south coast that’s for sure.

[@thecoastlife2895]

You need heavy tackle, no fun getting spooled every cast lol

[@ebisu8824]

"lol" 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@seva20]

Where is this?

[@billydylan4084]

12:45 is that a bloon or a ufo bihind you in the horizon?

[@howtogetit73]

Quobba station Gnaraloo road near Macleod Western Australia

[@phillipeharley8857]

What month of the year were you fishing

[@tomwilson2152]

the eaves is up there

[@fishermanlee4239]

Where exactly in Western Australia is this fishing spot? Trying to locate it on Google Earth.

[@howtogetit73]

Quobba station near Macleod Western Australia mate

[@abearstv4232]

Steep point WA...I reckon

[@kainakeala4067]

Hey mate what kine of hit in loss $ gear. Us independent fishers can't afford your kind trip. But what budget $ are we talking? I'm in Denners.

[@DixonsFishing]

For a 4 day trip like this from Perth it still costs me $7-800 for fuel, food, camping fees ect providing I have my car set up for it and all the camping and cooking gear needed. For fishing gear helium, bait, balloons for doing that style of fishing I still have $35 hanging off the end of each line when I put it out. For lure spinning it adds up quick also especially when $300 worth of line is lost quickly like this.

[@kainakeala4067]

@@DixonsFishing Cheers for the reply and your time to explain the details of such a trip. I'm originally from Hawaii and fished by boat trolling for ahi, ono, mahi, aku and pacific blue marlin. Now living in Denmark got the passion for light gear fishing.Thinking of a short trip to gnaraloo to try catch some moi\blue tredfin and oio/bone fish. These are prize fish back home but no where near to the size you caught. Mahalo brah...hanapa'a.