Melbourne Kayak Fishing Madness

[@chiweesen6229]

Am so jealous again Alan after watching your video. Please post more videos soon to keep us entertained. 👍🏻

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!, 100% will do.

[@isaachaber4379]

another great vid Alan. Awesome fun on the pinkies. Great stuff.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Isaac, hopefully wont be to long before we can all get out there and catch up for a fish again buddy.

[@geoffvandenbosch334]

Great vid mate the turtleback worms cop a hiding on the pinkies, such an effective plastic. Although not that durable what i do when they tear i cut half a cm off the front and rig them back up you can end getting more than one fish out of them

[@fishingmad]

yeah they don't last very long, but gee there so effective. ill be giving the 7 inch ones a go next time I'm out.

[@Alinaqihaider]

good on ya mate , Can't wait for lockdowns to be over so I can get my hands on some snapper. great vid.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Yeah everyone is on edge hanging for these restrictions to ease and for the coming snapper season. I hope its a really productive one for all this season ahead.

[@anthonyspiteri8942]

That was good fun mate, hopefully will open soon so i will be back on water.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Anthony. Yeah 100% i cant wait for things to go back to some sort of normal and we can all catch up for a fish again. Been way to long thats for sure.

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Very Nice video Alan! Great to see some more kayak vids.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jared, yeah im really hoping to do a lot more on the kayak this upcoming season. There prob our most popular vids.

[@johnklansek8898]

great video well done

[@fishingmad]

Thanks John 👍 Glad you enjoyed it !!

[@thomasshaw9726]

Have caught the fishing bug, been studying your videos to learn the area! Hoping to join the club now excited to learn a lot more! And thank you for what I have learnt from all your videos!! Subbed !

[@fishingmad]

Your very welcome, glad your enjoying the content. Yeah Fishing is amazing and its great to see others catching the fishing bug too. Plenty of helpful content on our website which should help aswell www.fishingmad.com.au

[@thomasshaw9726]

Just joined the fishing mad club last night ! Excited for my journey as a fisherman !!

[@fishingmad]

Awesome !! Welcome aboard. Heaps of new content on there and heaps coming next week. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

[@ivanradovcic5179]

Well done

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@RodNPaddle]

Cool video mate - inspiring to all those in the various lockdowns, which definitely suck - good to see you now get 2 hours and can use it so effectively

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@Doodsy1975]

Well done on getting out and getting a few mate. Seeing that and this warm weather has me hanging to get out.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Darren, Well what can I say what a turbulent 3-4 months it has been. So many plans which we have cancelled with these restrictions some really exciting stuff too. I'm just hopeful that at least by October were able to get out and about and we will have a massive few months on the water than and make up for lost time. We goot hang in there for at least one more month

[@leslyons2723]

Hey Alan how are you mate I check here every day to see and more uploads cant wait for lockdown to be over so I can maybe come to Melbourne to fish with you just rember im keen to put fishmad on the side of my pa14 to help you more take care .

[@fishingmad]

Hi Les, I've just had some sticker/decals made up I should have them very soon. Thanks for all the positive feedback, I'm sure we can arrange a time to meetup and I can pass a sticker onto you than. I cant wait to finally get out of lockdown. I'm using the down time to finish developing a new members portal on the website which will go live this week. Will have some really cool stuff especially with kayak fishing.

[@ganddangle4069]

You’re living the lockdown dream Adam. Another awesome video!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! I wouldn't call getting out for 90 minutes within 2 weeks living the dream but was really nice to get out.

[@tommyfishing7510]

u really inspire me i love your fishing mate i wish i was like u keep the good work up

[@tommyfishing7510]

i love your vids

[@fishingmad]

Wow, thanks I really appreciate the kind feedback. Glad your enjoying the vids

[@fishingmad]

THANK YOU !!

[@Andz_88]

Nice, it was so thick on the sounder. Really nice to catch them after a while :)

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Andre, 100% agreed. They weren't big but they were thick and lots of fun to catch

[@davidholyoake5767]

Good for you.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks David

[@stephentaylor4643]

absolutely awesome mate thats some geat action mate well done

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 👍 Stephen !!

[@steveblackwell5231]

Great 2 hours. Hoping we can get out soon in rural NSW!!

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Steve, yeah poor NSW and VIC have done it really tough. I hope you guys can get out soon and get back to enjoying the great outdoors.

[@dragginmedown]

Good shit mate. I saw some big ones lurking in close the other day, was just sussing a lb spot, water was clear, big school same as the ones you got, and some 1-3kg ones as well. Shaping up for a good one

[@fishingmad]

Ohh that's exciting, Thanks for letting me know. I'm already keen to get back out there. Has been dead quiet previous few weeks so great to know that the pinkies and hopefully a few bigger models are starting to come back into the shallows for us to target.

[@dragginmedown]

@@fishingmad yeah it was a location where some warm water come out in corio quay. They already been catch big reds there. They were literally in 1-2mts water. You could catch them with floats

[@fishingmad]

Wow thats amazing. Ill be fishing up that way a bit when we can travel again. Hopefully all this less fishing pressure in recent times will help us have a good season this year.

[@dragginmedown]

@@fishingmad I reckon mate. There’s been rat kingfish around too

[@fishingmad]

Wow, if you come across the kings even rats let me know, id be there very quickly

[@TheFishingcartel]

good to get out mate cool stuff

[@fishingmad]

Thanks 100% agreed

[@mikeridge3229]

In the UK we would call that a bream

[@samuelpearce7440]

killer of kayak you have there mate

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! Yeah the Hobie PAs are a beast. I love em.

[@hansulrichjohner2694]

Man, I am getting hungry watching your video and you let them all go. From the cold water they should be especially gorgeous to eat!

[@fishingmad]

Hi Hans, I ended up keeping one that was about 34cm the rest went back in to grow bigger.

[@jimmytheskip]

Great content mate. Just wondering if you’ve done any kayak reviews? Can’t seem to find a video if you have. I haven’t fished in 30+ years since I was a little bloke but I’d love to get out on the water and give it a crack. Cheers.

[@fishingmad]

Yeah I have a very comprehensive Kayak buyers guide review done here fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021 we will also be doing a lot of kayak reviews in the new Kayak club on the FishingMad members section here fishingmad.com.au/become-a-member hope that helps

[@simonpainter3486]

Just recently found your channel mate and am throughly enjoying the content I live up in Newcastle nsw and I’m looking at buying a hobie kayak I’ve already got a dragon but wanting something a bit bigger

[@fishingmad]

Welcome aboard Simon, great to have you on the channel. Heaps of kayak fishing vids on the channel so feel free to go through some of our content. This article on our website might be really helpful for you fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021 so many great options on the kayak market most of the decision will come down to budget. The hobies are amazing but quite expensive.

[@blakerobison5964]

Can u do a tutorial of how you use your soft baits please that would be so helpful for me?

[@fishingmad]

Id recommend having a look at this video, it should really help. The technique is very similar between species kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5qkfHywqtqsn6M I also do a lot of tutorials and workshops in our members area fishingmad.com.au/member hope that helps.

[@philipvassallo6795]

Hi Adam love your work I am new to fishing with soft plastics what pound line where you using on your reel and what location was it looked like it was close to Altona boat ramp

[@fishingmad]

Hi Phillip, I was using 15lb braid and 12lb leader. And spot on with the location.

[@Nathan-qs3yl]

Hi Alan I wasn't sure if I should ask through email or not so I'll just ask here and watch this video again 😂 I recently purchased a Shimano t curve premium rod 3-6 for flathead and pinkies, I haven't purchased a reel yet and I'm curious to what reel and line you would pick for this rod I will most likely get a shimano vanford 3000 reel for it. Just watched the workshop video about line and still have no idea what braid to choose (too many options) lol. p.s sorry for the long message

[@fishingmad]

Hi Nathan, Congrats on the purcahse those rods are amazing, Im about to order one myself. I was leaning towards the 2-5 kilo version. For reel and line options i would 100% recommend either a Vanford 3000 or Twin power FD 3000. Gotta match a rod that nice with a good reel. Braid id go with 15lb something like sunline castaway, Daiwa J Braid Grand if your on a budget or Daiwa Saltiga 12 if you dont mind spending a few extra bucks. Were going to cover heaps of stuff like that in our members area to which might be helpful fishingmad.com.au/become-a-member I hope that helps and good luck its an amazing rod

[@Nathan-qs3yl]

@@fishingmad nice choice! They look and feel amazing can't wait to enjoy it. I decided to spoil myself and get the Shimano twin power 3000 :) insight try the saltiga 12 but I can't find it in 15lb, can only find 12 and 16lb

[@Momentslikeme]

That looks like a nice little set up mate, what is the rod and reel combo?

[@fishingmad]

Yeah its a killer combo Savage Gear 1DFR 3-5 kilo rod paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500. I was also testing some new reels which are yet to hit stores in Aus the SG6 and SG8. Cheers

[@tobytinwon3106]

Hey mate love the vid, I was just wondering where abouts were you fishing?

[@fishingmad]

Just around Altona, all the details are shared on our what's biting now reports which can be seen here fishingmad.com.au/become-a-member

[@benredford1627]

Great video Alan! Was wondering if you could recommend any budget friendly fish finders suitable for kayaks? Cheers

[@fishingmad]

Hi Ben, Id suggest having a look at the Lowrance Hook reveals. prob the best value for a kayak and decent set of features. Just letting you know ill be launching a new members area this week on the FishingMad website where I will do regular workshops on stuff like this. Ive just finished a detailed vid on how to use all the basic features of the sounder and what to look for which will go on there when things go live. Cheers

[@benredford1627]

@@fishingmad Thanks for the info mate, much appreciated.

[@leslyons2723]

Hi Alan what gopro do you use im looking at getting one for my yak .

[@fishingmad]

Currently have a GoPro black 8 and 5 and will be getting the 10 when its finally released.

[@DMN.fishing]

I can’t wait to be back fishing 😭

[@fishingmad]

Hopefully not to long now, looks like at least another 3 weeks for many. Regional hopefully next week.

[@allinski]

Great vid. Was that apex side of pier or millers rd side?

[@fishingmad]

Millers side, I've had a few mates fish there this week and reported it was very quiet, so I might have been lucky.

[@allinski]

Yeh thought so. Couldn't see that yellow Boyd so threw me a bit. You must have been fishing deeper

[@fishingmad]

Yeah, well to the right of that

[@DCJiuJitsuGeelong]

Great jacket at the start of the vid How to they go mate ? Was thinking of grabbing one

[@fishingmad]

Those jackets are awesome, I got it to do trout fishing this year in freezing conditions. Works really well, keeps you warm. Also has several sealed waterproof pockets which helps heaps.

[@youssefelmohamad5609]

hi abbot kayak fishing don't seals jump on your kayak and can it be any kind of fishing kayak to go on the bey

[@fishingmad]

Hi Youssef, Ive had the odd close encounter with seals and dolphins but nothing to dangerous thankfully. This article should help when it comes to looking at a kayak fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021

[@darylC_2306tiger1]

Gday Alan, great vid mate your vids are keeping me slightly more sane as I do not have any good fishing water within 5km, when you pointed out the pictures on your finder, as I understand it the pictures moving to the left of screen are fish you already passed over but you were still casting forward, can you please explain that in short and also what size turtle back worms and jigheads do you use for those condition, Cheers.

[@fishingmad]

Hi Daryl, Thanks for the feedback !!. There will be a follow-up vid soon, that runs through all the basics of the sounder, what to look for and how to use the features. Im just in the process of getting that together. I have been using the 4 inch turtle backs in camo on 1/8 jig head

[@oli_large]

Hey mate what’s the braid do you use?and do you prefer 6 or 8 lb as a rod that can fish salt and fresh light stuff?

[@fishingmad]

Both the rods i had that day were Daiwa J Braid Grand 15lb. For the price it works really well. Diameter is reasonable and not many wind knots. The ratings of rods are strange these days all manufacturers have different rating. I was using a Savage Gear 1dfr 3-5 kilo rod. It feels much lighter. when targeting pinkies i like going lighter over heavier. ill often use my bream gear if i know there are going to be plenty in the 30s

[@troynoordam484]

Just wondering what rod and reel you are using please

[@fishingmad]

Hi Troy, Its a savage Gear 1DFR 3-5 kilo paired with a Shimano Vanford 2500. Killer combo

[@nenadnedovic9246]

What yak you using mate

[@fishingmad]

Hobe PA 14, its a thing of beauty. I have a full review of yaks on the market which can be seen here fishingmad.com.au/article/fishing-kayak-buyers-guide-2021

[@mtbaiden1230]

hey mate where do you go kayak fishing

[@fishingmad]

All over the place, Werribee, Altona, Geelong, Campbells Cove, Port Melb, everywhere i can. Just need these travel restrictions to lift

[@mtbaiden1230]

@@fishingmad ok thanks I'm trying to get into kayak fishing but i don't have a kayak yet I'm trying to find some good spots to catch a couple of fish but not really sure where thanks for the info

[@fishingmad]

No problems, this might be helpful for you fishingmad.com.au/locations we also have a members area we we share a lot more detail about the spots we fish, and how we have been catching them here fishingmad.com.au/member cheers

[@mtbaiden1230]

@@fishingmad thanks so much

[@pa1264]

What's on the front underneath of your kayak

[@fishingmad]

Berkley Bumper bro keel guard. Helps to protect the front of the yak. I did an product video and install guide here kzbin.info/www/bejne/omPQnZt7hLujf5o

[@Styla78]

What size and weight jigheads were you using?

[@fishingmad]

weight 1/8 size 3/0 hope that helps

[@Styla78]

@@fishingmad Thanks Alan! Can't wait to get out of this lockdown and catch anything.

[@fishingmad]

I bet, its been tough for so many. Another 3 weeks at least by the looks of things

[@Styla78]

@@fishingmad Yeah. As long as they remove the km limit I'm happy.

[@fishingmad]

There talking about extending the 5ks to 10ks which isnt much relief for many. I hate to say it looks like its going to be a slow and painful process for many

[@Theogenes123]

Hey mate, sorry if you've answered these questions a 1000 times :), but what type of kayak are you in? And if you were going to buy a new one, would you get the same? How do you transport it to the water? Thanks mate, appreciate any answers and advice you can offer as I'm thinking about selling the tinny and getting a kayak. cheers

[@fishingmad]

All good !! Its a Hobe Pro Angler 14. These kayaks are amazing. the stability and storage is unparalleled. The only downside is they are heavy and I couldn't car top this kayak so I have a trailer. I use the trax cart to move it around which is pretty easy to do and launch on your own. I will be adding some detailed walk through of the kayak and setup tips on a members part of the website in the coming weeks. In the meantime this might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfdYmmiqq9qq6c but ive done some changes since than

[@Theogenes123]

@@fishingmad Thanks so much for your reply. Very much appreciated!

[@fishingmad]

No problems

[@Bigdoghkkn]

do you ever use fake bloodworms for fishing? Do they work well?

[@fishingmad]

Nah I never really have, the only thing close I have used is the berkley sandworm but the results were a little mixed. Ive always done well with small paddle tails, curl tails and turtlebacks

[@Bigdoghkkn]

@@fishingmad I live in WA so I don’t really know how the fishing compares with you guys, thank you for the info also

[@Realmz-wm6sj]

ten fish in two hours not a bad effort

[@fishingmad]

Thanks !! Yeah the sounder really helps to find the schools and the catches are plenty when you find them. Hopefully the bigger ones come in soon once the water temperature rises

[@shanevillis4079]

Hey mate, when talking to others, could you reduce the music level down, so we also hear what they are saying??

[@kcidsirhc1169]

I'm calling you Adam from now on...

[@fishingmad]

LOL I know everyone else seems to be lately.

[@braveelhouli]

Let’s hope the pig 🐷 open up soon so we can smash it every day

[@henryridout3682]

Covid crap

[@fishingmad]

Yep 100% agreed, cant wait for these restrictions to be over