Kayak Fishing for Beginners TIPS YOU MUST KNOW !!

[@BillSaltbush]

It's been four years since your posting of this Alan, but as a complete novice (never owned or operated a boat before), I'm about to embark on a regime of regularly hiring a four metre tinny, I'm finding this is powerful stuff. Thank you. I can see a bigger boat of my own on the not too distant horizon. And what has driven this? Your bloody videos! You do such good work, they've gotten me totally enthralled . . . so much fun. I'm looking at turning 80 years of age soon and I'm out there buying up, en masse, multiple sets of snapper gear, whiting gear, squid gear and the rest - acting and thinking as if I'm a 30 year old. Lucky I don't have a wife with whom to answer. Early January 2025 will see me splashing/flailing(?) around the northern end of Port Philip. There's a small amount of trepidation in all this, so wish me luck.

[@peterlazos1978]

Great vid Alan!

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@ianrowan5156]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@fishingmad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DCJiuJitsuGeelong]

Been a surfer and fish for 30 years These are some great tips If your new to the water this vid will def help

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!!

[@benstrachan3418]

Thanks. I’ve not considered wind direction blowing away from launch. Very helpful

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Ben, really glad you enjoyed it and found some helpful tips !!

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Hello again Alan. Thank you so much for a very informative programme on Kayak usage and those apps. Looks like the BOM app has changed somewhat but I was able to find the METEYE. Thanks a million mate

[@fishingmad]

Awesome, Glad that helped. Yeah BOM is meteye. BOM just stands for Beauro of Meteorology

[@bobb2183]

Tides4fishing have a moon phase per month showing the best days to fish, sort of handy when the prawns are running. Free Marine rescue and emergency+ apps have easy call options to ring 000 and show your gps coordinates to tell the operator in emergencies

[@fishingmad]

Awesome tip, Thank you Bob

[@leanmchungry4735]

This is really good stuff, my rule of thumb for safe yak fishing in NZ is wind under 7kts and swell .3m, I've been out in 25kts with 1.5m swells, but it's no fun to fish in those conditions, I now choose my battles carefully and don't go out if the average wind speed forecast is over 7kts.

[@fishingmad]

Great notes and I agree completely. Can never be too careful on a yak. I fish on my own a lot and these things are really important.

[@AFGMOH]

Awesome video, I'm just looking to get started into kayak fishing and I've found the best video to get started on. Cheers

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Thanks very much Alan for this very important video. Of course safety and common sense is paramount. Have a good day ciao ciao and happy fishing 🙏🤙🤙🎣🎣🎣👋

[@fishingmad]

Thanks, you too!

[@fush5936]

Nice I have a kyack but yet to paddle and fish in the bay yet ! I have seen a few yakers tip while fishing around the bay :O

[@fishingmad]

Yeah ive actually rescued about 10 kayakers in my time who have tipped. Either they bought kayaks that were not very stable or they were in bad weather. It can get pretty scary out there when you tip.

[@leonardbrown1512]

Another great video. I know wind direction where I live is important. If its North or North East stay home. However if I go to St Georges Basin which is a large body of water forget any wind over 5 knots the waves get too high. In the end you have to know your own area by trial and hopefully not error.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Leonard, i appreciate the positive feedback. All very good points you make, especially about knowing the limitations of your own area.

[@hanypall]

Thanks, heaps, this is extremely helpful

[@fishingmad]

Your very welcome, Glad you found it helpful.

[@anthonywheaton8087]

Thanks Alan, very helpful. As much as I appreciate the reduced chop from that wind heading offshore, I hate paddling back into it to get home!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Anthony. Yeah sometimes it can be a nightmare paddling or peddling back in against the wind and tide.

[@darryljohnston1284]

Another excellent Video cheers

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Darryl, its much appreciated !!

[@georgebobb]

Such a well-made video with lots of great information. Good on you for taking the time to make this for all of us fishos. Not only will it help me with ensuring my safety, but it's given me some insight into how I can help improve my fishing!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks George, I really appreciate the kind feedback. If it helps a few people understand the conditions than its worth making. Lots more helpful content coming soon.

[@georgebobb]

@@fishingmadlooking forward to it! Subscribed :)

[@fishingmad]

Legend, Thank you !!

[@lukagrga6178]

DAMN, i just looked at your sub count. You have grown sooooo much

[@fishingmad]

Yeah, thanks !!! It seems like such a slow grind at times, but it is growing. Should be around 10k at the end of the year which was my goal. Thanks for the ongoing support.

[@lukagrga6178]

@@fishingmad Keep up the effort :)

[@fishingmad]

100% will do. Thanks !!

[@heathbonnici6972]

This is sooooo Good !!! I never knew what people meant when they would say stuff like oh that spot is bad on a northerly. Was a bit of guess work going out most times. Thanks Al thats very helpful.

[@fishingmad]

Im soooo glad you found it helpful. It takes a bit of effort to make these vids and its rewarding with comments like that. To be honest i didnt know what people were talking about either at first when they would say things like that either.

[@heathbonnici6972]

@@fishingmad there very helpful, keep making them and I will keep watching

[@fishingmad]

Will do 100%

[@THEFISHINGMAFIA]

That was a fantastic video thankyou.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jaron, your comment is much appreciated !!!

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome vid Alan 👍. Really helpful vid man 👍.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jared !!! Your comments are always appreciated !!

[@tonycoles6253]

Great advise Alan

[@fishingmad]

Thanks very much Tony !!!

[@owenfeng8712]

Thank you

[@fishingmad]

You're very welcome

[@n00dle1337]

Very helpful vid Alan! i have never taken my kayak out to the ocean for the sole reason that i never really knew how to read wind and waves haha. ive owned a kayak for about 3/4 months now, and now with the current stage 4 lockdown, ive only been able to head out like 4 times and only in nearby lakes. Looking forward to heading out once the lockdown is over. i think i still need some equipments for my yak though...

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Shayne for commenting. Your comment is the exact reason why i create videos like this. Many new to the sport dont understand how to identify safe weather conditions as i didnt when i started. So i hope it has been helpful. What equipment is left for you to buy ?

[@n00dle1337]

@@fishingmad im still yet to buy myself an esky/crate for storage, fish finder, some rod straps and anchor system haha. I basically only have an empty kayak and a life jacket. A bit worried about going out to sea by myself, so ive been practising in lakes so i get used to the stability of my kayak, tempted to even build me outriggers for the ocean just for extra stability.

[@fishingmad]

Its great that you taking it cautiously. Buying the accessories can be a fun process. If your Melb based your always welcome to join us when we can go out next. That way your with others to build up your confidence.

[@n00dle1337]

@@fishingmad im based down in berwick (south east area) i watched the princess pier video you did a while back, looks like a really good spot for beginners haha. I would be keen to drive up there if you ever go there again.

[@fishingmad]

no problems, once the lockdown is over ill let you know

[@alessimessi761]

As all great video, always learn something and helps me out for the next fishing session, thanks, KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK I LOVE THE CHANNEL❤️

[@fishingmad]

Thank you very very much for that comment. I've got some good content on the way so stay tuned !!

[@alessimessi761]

fishingmad Don’t worry I am always looking forward and waiting on the next video, keep up the great work ❤️

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@ilyaostashkov2601]

I also know a very simple wind forecast application - Cyclono

[@stevenwarne2023]

I was always told not to go out if the wind is from the shore as it might blow you out to sea

[@pippieskent9150]

Far out that's a scary maiden voyage... Kayaking can turn deadly very quickly on open water, and we lose people almost every year on port phillip bay, mostly due to inexperience. To add to your comments, would recommend everyone has either a marine radio or PLB. If you flip and cant reboard, you need to be able to call for help. Lightning is also very dangerous, because it can arrive quicker than you can paddle to shore. I use an app called Lightning Pro, and have the alarm set to notify of strikes within a set diameter. You might consider doing a quick vid on boat ramp etiquette for kayakers. Stage 3 restrictions imply you need to launch from the closest point possible. For me this means the dreaded boat ramp, and apparently there's unwritten rules that other kayakers may not be aware of. Hang in there everyone!

[@fishingmad]

Excellent points you have raised there. When i started I didn't have any help and i was mainly kayak fishing on my own. I got caught out in a storm and lightning and it was really scary. I've never paddled back into shore so quick in my life. I wrote an article last week about the benefits of EPIRBs and PLBs. I'm planning to do another video soon to do a deeper dive on tools such as these that can save your life. I really appreciate the suggestion and the comment. Some very good and valid points that I will take on board.

[@pippieskent9150]

@@fishingmad Good on ya mate. As others have said you're generating great content, and making lemonade in a tough situation. I'm always learning new things from you. Keep up the good work :)

[@fishingmad]

Thank you very much !!!

[@mmnah]

Are we still allowed to go kayak fishing in stage 3? Does the launch point have to be within a certain distance?

[@pippieskent9150]

@@mmnah Hey Morna below is all the information I've been able to find on this. "You should use the parks and public spaces which are closest to your home. This includes walking, hiking, bike riding, surfing, kayaking or yoga in the park." "recreational activities should be undertaken at the closest available locations to your home." Source: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-regional-victoria-covid-19 Note: This does not currently apply to those in Stage 4 Melbourne, but I'm banking as things improve the same logic will be applied. My approach if stopped is to show I've made reasonable efforts to comply with the information provided, treat the officer with respect, and hope like hell they're having a good day! ;) Good luck out there.

[@doms_fishing_port_phillip_7638]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@Aarons_Fishing]

i am loseing my mind in this lockdown NO FISHING FOR 6 WEEKS😭

[@fishingmad]

I agree 100% only been a week, but already feels like a lifetime. At the rate things are going they prob wont let us fish after 6 weeks anyways.

[@izaaktaylor3582]

I’m first for once hahah

[@fishingmad]

Well done Izaak. Hope you enjoy the vid !!