Kayak Fishing Portland Victoria Kingfish & Trevally Chaos

In this episode were kayak fishing in Portland Victoria. Offshore kayak fishing for kingfish trevally and seeing plenty of other species like tuna snapper mullet salmon gurnard and more. What an exciting episode as we catch some amazing fish with soft plastics from our hobie kayaks fishing with good mate Russell Elton. Kayak fishing Portland is amazing and no doubt I will be back soon to tangle with more amazing pelagic fish species soon. There was amazing highlights and some lows which we cover in great detail enjoy this 40 minute Portland fishing special.
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[@anthonyspiteri8942]

Well done guys, probably one of the best kayak fishing videos I've seen Alan...especially watching Russell fighting with that kingfish on the passport 12 was amazing to watch... 10 out of 10 from me 👍

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 very much Anthony !!

[@TheHuski]

Nice video Alan. You caught some nice Trevally. Shame about the YAK breaking down. Safer to head back to shore than tangle with all those boats.

[@johnsavage1109]

Yeh, great stuff. Trouble with Portland is the weather is so unpredictable. Weather sounds great, drive 4hrs and weather is not as predicted.

[@fishingmad]

Yep thats 100% true, I was really worried about that but was lucky

[@michaeledwards5954]

Just come prepared for freshwater as well. I'm a local and when conditions are rough I can usually find a protected spot in one of the rivers or estuaries. Fitzroy river, Yambuk, Narrawong or even Nelson and the Glenelg.

[@jordythebassist]

Bloody brilliant mate, absolutely smashed it! Those kingies have some go in them 😎

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Yeah was epic place and some amazing fish, cant wait to head back there soon.

[@Doodsy1975]

That was like watching a movie mate. Had highs, lows and a great storyline. My heart was racing just watching Russ tackle those kings. Certainly got me thinking of driving there!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Darren, I'm really Glad you enjoyed it. Its always great to share the successes and the failures, to tell a good story and to show that the show is relatable to all others our there. Im really glad ya enjoyed it and 100% can see a trip of us heading up there soon. Imagine if we had some live bait

[@kcidsirhc1169]

Big Russ for the win. Love your work Adam = Your hooked on Portland now

[@fishingmad]

Yep Russ was a star on this trip, great bloke too. Yep 100% loved Portland and will be back.

[@kanolevels2002]

Hey Alan, maybe I'm a bit late with the news but just doing some channel surfing and caught you on ch31. Well done, congrats!! Keep up the good work.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much, yeah I think 8 episodes have aired so far. Every Tue at 9.30pm and every sat at 3.00pm, plenty more C31 episodes on the way too.

[@alfred8157]

Well done Alan, don't worry about the lows, be happy with the highs. You did very well, keep up the great work.

[@fishingmad]

Thank you Alfred, I will, it was an amazing experience despite some hiccups. Ill be back soon 100% and appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great evening.

[@grantthomas1818]

Nice Kings landed...those Trevs go hard hey...what do those boaties think they own the sea...good vic...keep them coming...Cheers.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍100% will do

[@user-lu3if3nj2w]

Incredible video

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@blakerobison5964]

Love the videos man, I stride to become like you one day, I look up to u. Always a good day when Allan posts ❤️

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much Blake. So much time and effort goes into these videos every week, so i really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching and supporting. Really appreciated !!

[@benredford1627]

Awesome video Alan! Portland looks like such a great all round fishing destination! Keep the fantastic videos coming! 🤙🤙

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much Ben 👍 100% will do

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Hi Alan what a great place is that, very fishy .I feel sorry for you couldn't even try for the kingfish because the double broken down what a pity. At least you had some good action on other fish. See you to the next adventure and good luck 👍 😃🤗🤗❤🤙🤙

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Mario, It still was an amazing trip, and im very much looking forward to going back soon

[@georgemarchesi8506]

Absolutely brilliant. What an exciting video to watch certainly had my heart pumping and listening to that drag scream as the kingie pulled like a train wow 😮 No need to feel disappointed……… a truly unforgettable experience 👍

[@lukagrga6178]

Thats awesome. Every year my dad goes out there for tunas like in hundreds of metres deep water and catches a few big ones.

[@fishingmad]

Thats amazing, id love to chase Tuna aswell.

[@toddpegrum8855]

Another quality episode mate. Keep up the great work.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Todd, will do 100%!

[@martindekorte6732]

Awesome Vlog Alan, some great action on the light gear with the Travs. I can sympathise with you mate , the anticipation before a trip like that, getting all the right gear , hardly any sleep the night before I reckon to. But you were out there mate giving it a good go any other day and you be hooking up to a king , you’ll be back out there better and stronger next time . 👊

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 so much Martin, was still an awesome experience and no doubt ill be back soon. Very much worth the effort.

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Kingies with a kayak crazy stuff 👍🏼

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome video Alan 👍🏼. Those fish looked mad to fight 👌🏼

[@fishingmad]

Yeah it was an unbelievable day away, will 100% go back once ive had some repairs done on the kayak.

[@jaydencurrie7655]

Gday Alan awsome vid you are verry informative in all your Vids would love to have a kayak like yours and fish like you do well done great video keep up the good work

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jayden, i really appreciate the positive feedback. Yeah the kayak is pretty awesome and opens up a whole world of exciting fishing adventures

[@chiweesen6229]

Can't do much about Murphy's Law... better luck next time Alan. Tight lines.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !!

[@haydenmackenzie8904]

Can not wait for you to land the next kingfish on the hobie yak mate!

[@fishingmad]

1000% agreed, no doubt ill be back there soon once ive had a few repairs done

[@tonycoles6253]

Great video and wow the power of them trevs but shit couldn’t believe your luck with the drive and steering going just think Allan there is always gunna be another day and another adventure

[@fishingmad]

Thanks so much Tony, yeah it was very bad timing but i was really thankful for such a cool adventure. Ill get some repairs done and no doubt head back really soon as the fishing was quite amazing and so close to shore. Also gave me a great chance to collect some awesome info and marks for members

[@ahmadallouche5969]

Third time watching this video! Awesome

[@fishingmad]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad your enjoying it. I'm sure you'll enjoy some of the other vids on the channel too.

[@robertcatalano8440]

Hi Allan Great video just bought my first kayak passport 12 like Russell’s Want to head up to that area when I get some experience Been following you and meet you in Altona what month was that

[@fishingmad]

Hi Robert, I hope you are very well. Congrats on the kayak purchase, hope to see you out there. The kingfish fire up in the warmer months so this would have been in summer. ill be back up there in Jan/Feb in 2023

[@KK-gj9ds]

At least it wasn't a donut day, Alan! I hope you get the kingy soon.

[@pa1264]

Great video nice catch of fish too😁

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@markfromaustralia1594]

Also a shit ton of huge Great White Sharks too 😮

[@fishingmad]

Yeah very true, Hoping not to run into one any time soon LOL

[@ZX-wy1tw]

@@fishingmad especially with a busted pedal and rudder!

[@dawudtaha2411]

Best of the best keep posting the vids your the best and i love the video 👍👍👍

[@fishingmad]

Thank you so much !! Plenty of good content is on the way so stay tuned

[@bassamchakik7627]

That’s mad Allan well done bro I’m hanging to get me a kingfish on my kayak

[@fishingmad]

Yeah they are amazing, the initial runs they go on is crazy. Really makes the reel scream. Just good to know there are spots reachable for yaks of fish of this quality

[@djinn201]

Awsome fights variety of species best vid seen on ya channel I think🤯

[@fishingmad]

Awesome thank you!! Really appreciate it.

[@cesarvelasquez3681]

Well done Alan. I really enjoyed it. Next time tie the plastic lure well, because another kingfish or tuna can bite your line and you will lose your fish....well done.

[@fishingmad]

Good tip! Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the Vid

[@ynots0625]

Fun session, but wheres the kingys mate? Good excuse to go back

[@reltonsfishing81]

Great video Alan! Next time your luck will change you couldn't possibly have another breakdown on the hobie was great fishing with you I had a ball.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Russell, it was an amazing experience, to be able to target kings and tuna on a kayak is mind blowing. Your so lucky to live so close to that epic location. I hope otehrs on this channel follow your fishing adventures and no doubt ill be back very soon once my kayak is back on the water

[@reltonsfishing81]

@@fishingmad cheers mate and I cant wait lol

[@rexkyte696]

Cool’ it wasn’t a bad day hey cheers 🍻

[@tyreesesefer-govender4571]

Hey man what net is that, looks perfect for what I need it for

[@isaacquartly5059]

Very good Vid with some nice fish! When I was getting myself and new cheapish rod I got a Daiwa D shock Combo which had a 2000 size reel so when I fish of peirs and get doesn’t leave me with much line for when I’m fishing at the beach. Any tips for me?!

[@fishingmad]

Hi Isaac, thanks for watching. Yeah that D shock combo will be great for lots of fishing applications but prob a tad small for the beach. The 2000 spool will only fit about 150 meters of 6-8lb braid at best so if your trying to get big casts it will struggle, you may need to also grab yourself a bigger outfit. At least a 4000+ size reel. All depends where your fishing and what your targeting, I have some light beach outfits and some heavy beach outfits for the surf. Let us know what your targeting and ill see if i can help further.

[@richardharker2775]

Hi Alan. I'm a bit late for this one but I need to ask if there is a slight issue of conflict between kayak fishers and some boaties.

[@matthewlee1383]

Crackin sesh there Alan! hardly disappointing imo. Having hooked, fought and not being able to land decent kings, I can somehow relate to your pain. Any ideas what caused the mishap to your rudder ?

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Matthew, yeah not 100% sure with the steering it just went without any signs of wear and tear or warning, the mirage cable and chain did have some signs of wear and tear but all at once was a real shame. Im keen to see how the repairs go on the steering for next time

[@travishurst1772]

mate I will be happy catching a fish the size of the bait using

[@crazysithslave]

Can you fish straight from the shore also? Looks magical there

[@fishingmad]

Yes, the Trevally we caught were only 50 meters from shore, so a surf rod should be able to do that no problems

[@crazysithslave]

@@fishingmad cheers mate, I have a couple of weeks off coming up, think I might make the long drive over there 👍

[@michaeledwards5954]

@@crazysithslave Try the abalone farm for shore based, its just a couple of kms up the road and you can get some sandy water on the edge of the weed. Good for whiting, trevally and pinkies. 5 minutes from my home.

[@David-st8te]

Amazingly video again Alan. So lucky to be a Victorian. Lol. Love it.

[@fishingmad]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks David !!

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Hi Alan. Just heard you say that Travalley had parasites that lived in their mouths. I was told that Schnapper had a parasite that lived in its mouth and upon their death; the parasites flowed out. Please tell me, it it the Travalley or Schnapper or both that has the parasite in their mouth. Cheers mate

[@fishingmad]

Hi Angus, Ive only seen this with Trevally. Nearly every trevally ive caught locally.

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

@@fishingmad Wow. Many thanks Alan. Very appreciated!

[@jemyfishing3738]

The best friend

[@eminhodzic4256]

What hobie passport was it

[@jfisho.7]

Good vid, atleast you got out mate.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! yeah 100%

[@jfisho.7]

@@fishingmad 👍🏼

[@locust7777]

What is the white rod you caught the first trevally on?

[@fishingmad]

Its a custom rod I had made up with the FishingMad logo on it. Its 3-7 kg, 6 foot 10 medium action. Bit of an allrounder

[@Domenic__97]

Hey Mate, what fish sounder is that and how did you wire it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@fishingmad]

Lowrance Elite Ti2 its a great sounder, its powered with a FPV waterproof battery which sites in the front hatch with no cables exposed

[@terrybaker8745]

I like your video mate I live in Portland and are starting to do a bit of kayak fishing with my mates just wondering what lure caught the trevally and which one caught the kingfish I'm interested to hear about what your rig setup was to

[@fishingmad]

4 inch turtleback worms for the trevally, 9 inch pre rigged slugo and 9 inch daiwa bait junkie jerk shads for the kings

[@terrybaker8745]

Cheers mate it's appreciated just waiting for that easterly to stop blowing to get out there and have a go

[@terrybaker8745]

Could I please ask what jig head you were using

[@fishingmad]

for turtleback 1/8 3/0 and for the 9 inch plastic 1/4 7/0 cheers

[@mohamedmubarak2736]

Hi! What was the drift speed out there with the kingfish?

[@fishingmad]

between 3 and 4 knots. Hope that helps

[@hanoitripper1809]

A shame about the kayak malfunctions. Enjoyed the vid tho and looks like a good trip 👍

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 It certainly was a great trip

[@whocares__mrhjb9703]

What was the issue with the yak. I was thinking about getting one similar

[@fishingmad]

Hobe PA kayaks are amazing, it was just the rope that controls the rudder which broke and a pin which separated from the mirage drive. I've had the PA14 for 6 years and these are the onlky issues ive run into and was a quick and easy fix

[@anthonyparveris6058]

Hey mate What line weight do you use for your 3-6kg rod?

[@fishingmad]

20lb Daiwa Saltiga 12 which is a super thin diameter, otherwise 15 lb of something a bit cheaper like Daiwa J-Braid grand.

[@_HighTier]

what kayak and accessories are you using? i live in porto but i don't want to accidentally kill myself out in our deep, treacherous waters.

[@fishingmad]

I own a Hobie PA14, you really need to pick your weather days and only go out with low winds and swells. Its a very stable yak but knowing when to go is critical

[@_HighTier]

@@fishingmad thanks man

[@johnsipolis]

What a shame Alan, all that way and that happens. Luckily you weren't out a fair way. Know what you mean about some boaties, a few of them are selfish and disrespectful, I'm a boatie myself but I'm always respectful to other fishermen, don't care what they're in. You caught some good fish there. I imagine you'll be back there one day.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks John, yeah it was a real shame but an awesome experience and ill no doubt head back there at some stage. I agree exactly with what you said I won a boat and a kayak and always so respectful of others on the water, always giving room, advice and done several rescues. So many others do not care, i was staggered at some well known charter operators the pretty much drove over the top of me, and they saw me clearly they just have no respect for others on the water, which is such a shame

[@ZX-wy1tw]

@@fishingmad name and shame ! I won't support any charter that behaves like that. We're a community, not a pack of wild animals

[@ynots0625]

Unlucky on the hobbie pal, and mirage drive, if they dont do a free replacement it will confirm why I hate Kayak sellers

[@nic6771]

when does a kayak turn into a boat?

[@fishingmad]

Very very soon, think that might be a next episode LOL

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

Could hardly hide your disappointment on the Trev..

[@TheWilso2703]

Well done mate... great vid.. But sad to say not a real lot of respect anywhere these days not just on the water.. I'd givem an ear full.. a fist full too if they want it... all a big joke until someone get killed

[@ynots0625]

Fat cats on the kayak’s you know…. Land based anglers don’t be discouraged, I will guide you guys through. Alan is good for that as well but as of late he’s taken the fat cat ways out being boat/kayak..

[@Notinserviceij]

First?

[@fishingmad]

Awesome !! Well done

[@Notinserviceij]

@@fishingmad lol I had to Disappointed about the Hobie performance Hopefully mine doesn't do that at Bemm on the weekend

[@fishingmad]

Yeah, i was shattered, just as it was firing up. Missed out on getting amongst the kings, but ill get some repairs and go back. Enjoy Bemm river its one of my favourite fishing destinations in all of Vic, the volume of beautiful bream there is amazing. let us know how you go, hopefully you get some good weather

[@Notinserviceij]

@@fishingmad looks like its gonna be average but it is what it is, my first tournament

[@fishingmad]

Good luck in the tournament, yeah gets so windy up that way, as Bemm is so exposed but you usually can find a few hidden areas

[@ynots0625]

That first kingy wasnt 60 maybe 57-58 so im not sure why old mate gaffed him

[@reltonsfishing81]

It was 74cm. The second one was 84 . The only reason I didn't gaff the second one was my gaff got stuck behind me.