Epic Murray Cod Fishing From My Kayak

[@robbiefishing]

Filmed with: amzn.to/3FBe25y OneWell Sumo & Lunch lures: (Use discount code Robbie10 to save 10%) onewellfishing.com.au/ Koolabung Cod Cracker: www.codmac.com.au/product-category/hard-bodies/koolabung/ My Baitcaster reel: www.trellys.com.au/collections/baitcaster-reel/products/daiwa-tatula-150-baitcaster-fishing-reels?ref=i68jzcdpol2e My baitcaster line: (50lb) amzn.to/3R0B0s1 My line clips: www.trellys.com.au/products/mustad-ultrapoint-fastach-clip?ref=i68jzcdpol2e&variant=32047703687235 My Baitcaster rod (6kg) www.wilsonfishing.com/Products/Rods/Venom-Rods/Cork-Baitcasters My Kayak: safarih2o.com.au/product/murray-fishing/

[@bushfishncook2128]

I definitely have to grab a few sumos, cheers for the discount code legend 👍

[@lightningsfishingadventures]

Good observation with the minnows, that hybrid looked cool! 😁🎣

[@buster_1972]

Awesome session. Wish I had river's, stream's like that down this way.

[@bushfishncook2128]

I agree they don't usually fight hard, but whem they are big and angry they can haha I recently saw a video of metery tow a guy down river for a hell of a distance, not only that, he then took him back, to the original snag he came from, before the fish was landed 😅 I think we usually fish heavy for cod because of snags and the possibility, of an absolute behemoth of a cod haha, it can make them feel like they don't fight too hard, but after losing a big one recently myself, i definitely don't underestimate them now... I hooked what was most likely a new PB (current is 83cm), this fish was hooked on a very warm night and he ran a good 100 meters before snapping me off, on 50lb line.... End of the day never underestimate a fish people, i have had many big bass, brick me on a locked drag, running 20lb line.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I agree about the heavy line. It definitely does take a lot of fight out of the fish. One of the main reasons that I use heavy line is to get more lures back. So many times I have got a lure free just as I expected the line to snap. Had I been using 40lb line instead of 50lb line I would have lost the lure.

[@bushfishncook2128]

@@robbiefishing I completely understand that, cod lures aren't cheap either.... Lost a few over the last few trips, unfortunately they were never coming back, regardless of the line I reckon haha At least it's an excuse to buy a few more hahaha 👍

[@AndrewFishman]

🤔 I seem to remember more than a lure being taken. A certain Sedona that buckled under itself did not really take it well... Sorry for the memory, but, it seems relevant, and Robbie, of all people, can commiserate. He is the Master of Rod Breakage. i have learned from him (or would have learned, if I had not already known through bitter experience) not to leave rods leaning in car doors (a Wildfish I think), not to Highstick them, not to walk through grass and scrub with them strung and all sorts of other ways to break a rod and NOT GET ANGRY ABOUT IT!!! That is Robbie's magic. He never gets mad about the rod, just shrugs it off and gets on with the job.

[@TheKaneya]

An identical example of hybridisation is the donkey and horse. Although they can breed and make a ‘mule’, (also very large and strong in comparison to both horse and donkey), the mule is also sterile.

[@robbiefishing]

WOW I did not know that. Thanks for the great info. I had actually wondered what the difference was between Mule and a Donkey.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

If you look closely at this video and pay attention there's some great Cod fishing clues. I've gotta get down to the Kayak shop tomorrow. I've got a great collection of 80's and 90's baitcasters. I found the old reels with a mechanical anti reverse allows you to back the lure off a snag. Something that you can't do with modern reels.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I try to drop pearls of wisdom along the way in the hope that they can help people.

[@colinwhiting5410]

Great Cod session can’t beat the thrill of a fish hitting that lure 👍.Do you ever keep any cod for a catch and cook. Cheers Wombat 🐾🍻

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Wombat. I have once on my channel, and do keep the odd one. It was actually a "how to fillet Murray cod" video. I should film a catch and cook some day..

[@colinwhiting5410]

Cheers thanks mate will look up old video

[@AndrewFishman]

The size of hybrids and their strength is known as Hybrid Vigour. Often is the case that the hybrids of 2 animals is bigger and stronger, ligers for example.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Andrew. Someone else explained it too, apparently farmers often cross breed cattle for that very reason.

[@xaj1543]

Who is this guy Ben Dover, who usually drags your kayak?🤔

[@robbiefishing]

Haha poor Ben.

[@mrlookiki]

Hey robbie, love the video, absolutley killer information about trolling and how a murray cod hits the lure, your videos have taught me alot

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your kind words mate.

[@paulcoffey359]

NOAA just released it's long term Pacific outlook and it appears 80-90% likely that South Eastern Australia will experience a La Nina pattern. 4/5 years. Struth.

[@robbiefishing]

Hey mate I read that myself. I really hope it happens. I much prefer wet years over dry years. Water brings life.

[@Urbanfisho]

Nice sesh Robby! I landed a 43cm catty this evening! Was easily 1.5kg in weight! Nice fish!

[@robbiefishing]

WOW What a monster, well done UF. 👍👍

[@Urbanfisho]

@@robbiefishing Yeah. I was fishing 1 of the quarries here, won't say which 1, but I was casting out wide & not getting a touch. As the sun went down I put on my headlamp and scanned the margins and I spotted at least 1/2 a doz cats cruising the margins, from about 15cm long to well over 30, + that 40 plusser I spotted. Chucked my float in with a worm on it, in front of him but nah, he didn't want it. 10 mins later he nailed it! LOL! Got him on a brag mat, 43cm of chunky eel tailed catfish! BEST 1 I've caught in years! (Even better than what I usually get in the Wimmera R!)

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

MEEEOWWW!!!

[@AndrewFishman]

Very nice kitty Fisho, well done mate.

[@Urbanfisho]

@@AndrewFishman Cheers Andy!

[@AlinJapan]

Really no need to update a working reel --- though more recent ones often have improvements, many of the older Shimano and Daiwa reels were solid reels when released and stand the test of time. Older versions of the Tatulas, Stradics, Legalises are often discounted and "reel" bargains! Good onya Robbie!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I agree. If it ain't broke don't fix it..

[@AndrewFishman]

Give me a 30 year old Abu over a 30 day old Abu any day.

[@christiaanvandeur6169]

Must have missed this one. Nice to catch up Robbie with some nice catches mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I am looking forward to doing more of this type of fishing this summer.

[@neilcondron8315]

An excellent video Robbie. I think there are a lot more hybrids out there than people realise. Trout Cod are more grey than Murray Cod, not always easy to detect though. We all know that Trout Cod are a protected species and must be returned to the water, but I guess that hybrids are treated as though they were Murray Cod...they actually are 50% anyway. Keep up the good work.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Neil. I have spoken to fisheries and they have advised that hybrids should be treated as trout cod and released. I do agree mate, I think they exist more than people realise.

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing Pretty sure bass and Estuary Perch will mix their breeding a bit also.

[@michaelhayes1068]

Hiya rob Well that was a busy outing , fish everywhere..rob I'm from the same school of thought as you...... If it works why change it... the real does the job and that says everything... Thank you rob God bless 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎣

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Mike. Absolutely. I don't need the latest and greatest I just need the reel to work, and this one is still working. God bless you and your family too. 🙏

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing I still use my old barrel body Abu 2500c, it is only 30 odd years old. I got it in about 1993. It has knocked around the Eastern seaboard, catching everything from barra and mangrove jack to brown trout and blackfish. It works. Sure, it could us a servuice, but I only replaced it because I tipped the rod and got a "Buy a rod, get a reel" deal on the Savage rod and reel I use now. I do have 2 tatulas, a fuego a Shimano Calcutta 2000 and a pile of other baitcasters, I think about 9, at last count, but the ones I use are fine :D I must say though, my little Daiwa reels are very nice. As you say, you can never have too many rods and reels.

[@michael-fb7ps]

Wow what a cracking afternoon on the water mate awesome stuff to watch cheers mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. It sure was a ripper. 👍👍

[@Chucky-b7v]

G’day Robbie. That water does look so inviting. Couple of nice Cod there mate 👍🏼. I don’t mind using my bait caster reels, love them.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Wayne. That water was soooooo nice mate. It won't be long now and the water will be a bit cool to swim in..

[@AndrewFishman]

Hi Wayne :) Baitcasters are great for their purpose. Spinning gear is fine for its purpose too, but I truly love getting out with the BC and just lobbing lures around.

[@allanotoole3304]

Good one Robbie👍🏽🍺Very interesting what you said about the Hybrids. Al

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Al. 👍👍

[@shaunabbott502]

Wow bro another beautiful spot should of chucked the tent on board and done an over night up and down the river but another great video couple fish on the board all up good day fishing

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks bro. This certainly was a memorable trip. Did you see my recent video with Holly, where we caught 1 small trout cod? That was the day after this a few bends downstream. Red hot bite one night and almost completely dead the next.

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi mate, looks really relaxing on the river mate. Hope you and family are well. Thanks for sharing another great video

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Des.

[@ronancamm4211]

Can you do a catch and cook Murray cod Robbie I know you love those fish but it would be cool to see you catch and cook one you haven’t for awhile

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Maybe one day. I do have a catch and cook coming out next Sunday night, but it is yabbies, not cod.

[@motosanity9477]

Hey cobber, Lovin your videos, Long one.... Havent been fishing in 10 years, so ive bought all new stuff and heading to a spot just out of yarrawonga, Got any tips? Im chasing my 1st cod , But I'd be happy with carp 😅😅

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, it's a great time to catch cod at the moment. If you're heading into the lake try trolling on the shallow water hard up against the timber. 👍

[@motosanity9477]

@@robbiefishing i think were gonna be near zinettis beach to bruces beach, somewhere around their

[@AndrewFishman]

Carp - 3 - 6 kilo line/leader (depending of course on your rod), no sinker, size 6 - 2 circle hook with a bread bait. Cod, Similar rig, size 1 - 3/0 hook, cheese. Stumpjumper lures are always worth a throw.

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

I was waiting for you to start singing the Solo Man theme going up that rapid.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha I wish I had of thought of that. LOL

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing "You can get it rowing a Yak..." is what I was thinking, but I think Solo Man is more appropriate lol.

[@peterhipwell4632]

Excellent excellent epic is right how good was that thanks for tip about the nudge

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Pete. I just got back from a 3 hour session with my friend Tim. We caught 1. Haha Talk about Hot and Cold.

[@keithpattison6763]

Agree with your comments on the reel.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Keith. 👍👍

[@Dmacs_fishingandfun]

some really nice cod it that vid Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Dmac..👍👍

[@robertcotton9091]

Great to watch as always Robbie. Thanks for sharing Mate. Remember, Its always fine to talk to yourself.. It's when you reply to yourself is the issue hahahha

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks Rob. I am a champion conversationalist, even when nobody else is around. LOL 🤣,

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing I find myself the best company to keep whilst fishing. I often talk AND reply to myself. I often, in fact, argue with myself. And usually lose.

[@hairyscary8511]

Great sesh and I didn't know about the cod hybrids but not surprised as bass & Ep's cross breed you actually get a few around the Colo & middle Hawkesburry River's for the same reason they're but bad as they have the aggression of bass with bigger Ep size usually have cow like splotches & a smashed in face/mouth so easy to tell what the are but the 1st 1 or 2 if nobody's told you definitely confused at wtf the mong looking thing is, also need new reel mate lol..

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks mate. WTF the mong looking thing is. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewFishman]

Yeah, I have caught them in the Nepean, Shoalhaven and Clyde also. Looking like a Mong looking Bass or a mong looking Ep but not quite either. I wonder if the yebbly would hybridise with them? Same family, but there would have to be some extreme circumstances I am sure. However, I wonder if the Maccas and yebblies are known to interbreed?

[@AndrewFishman]

I don't know that the first one on the surface hit it with the mouth. There was a tail whack at the lure, and then a lot of tail waving. I reckon you snagged him in the back on the first whack. I have never seen so much tail wagging from a mouth hooked fish.

[@robbiefishing]

Quite possibly Andrew. Either way.... It got off. LOL 🤣

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishingThat happens to us all lol.

[@Urbanfisho]

'Big long strokes Robby!' That's what SHE said! ;oP

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

Stroke meh stroke meh!

[@brumbyrider54]

here i thought i was the only one who talks to himself , we better keep it between you and me robbie lol

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha I am a champion at talking to myself. LOL 😂

[@FishingwithJulian-lg7uo]

I have a Tatula 300 and 100 and love them

[@robbiefishing]

They're great reels mate aren't they.

[@johnlugton6835]

🎉

[@gamingjetaviation]

Love it mete

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. 👍

[@sharonwylie1104]

Think you must be the happiest person in Wangaratta. What a great fishing adventure absolutely love the underwater footage too! Your happy nature and laugh is infectious wish your fishing prowess was infectious as well 🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your very kind words Sharon. I've certainly had my share of issues behind the scenes. Both recently and in the past, but I always go above and beyond to stay happy. I've fought depression a couple of times in the past, and being happier is a much better option I can talk you.

[@Mark-ew5jm]

Interesting information regarding the Hybrid Cod….I knew that there was a hybrid species between the Brown trout and Brook trout known as the Tiger trout and they too are sterile. Another great video Robbie. Love the kayak sessions.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. Nature sure is amazing isn't it.

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishingThe most amazing things are the things we don't understand, like the interactions between organisms we cannot even piece together, yet can spell the down fall of ecosystems if interrupted. That is why I am so conflicted on carp. I cannot see the point of attempting to control them in waterways they have established an equilibrium, but to hear of them making it into Googong Dam and thus the Queanbeyan River and Burra Creek, which hold some of the oldest populations of Australian brown trout, is very troubling and if I catch one there, it is history.

[@Henrys_Fishing]

Hey Robbie iv got this lure the works unreal where I live and I want you to try it. It’s a yellow and red oargee 75mm they work so good here.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Henry thanks for the great suggestion mate.

[@Frank-ux4di]

Good day mate. Were r the yabbing videos and were r the videos with your pops. Stay safe and keep casting

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Frank, I shared a yabbying video last week mate. I am sharing another this Wednesday night and I have a ripper yabbying catch and cook coming out on Sunday night. Dad is going well. Right now he's down at Lake Mulwala with his brother and some friends. He drives a school bus on school days, which happen to be the days I do most of my fishing so it's been a bit hard hooking up to go fishing. Hopefully we can get to Lake Buffalo soon.

[@northerntins712]

That’s exactly right Robbie, if it ain’t broke why change it? Still a good solid reel.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I love my Tatula.

[@bruceclarke513]

Gday Robbie, Just love your kayak vids casting & trolling for cod. You are an inspiration to all us wanna be fishos, and you do it in such a humble and easy to understand way. Thanks for all your effort.👍

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Bruce, thank you so much for your kind words mate. 👍👍

[@cordellkent4790]

Hey Robbie, thanks for listing the type of ‘quick jig’ for fast change over of your lures. I’ve been waiting. Qn: why are yours for 85kg?

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. They're the size that is easiest to use. The smaller ones, although strong enough, are quite fiddly and harder to attach.

[@cordellkent4790]

@@robbiefishing Thanks heaps for responding to my earlier question about these fast release clips, and for explaining your choice. Greatly appreciated.

[@allanleighton-hc1bc]

Thanks

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your generosity Allan. It is hugely appreciated. 🙏🙏

[@leobattiato4487]

Looks like another great day on the Ovens, nice coupe of cod🐟

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Leo, it sure was a wonderful afternoon mate.

[@Dmacs_fishingandfun]

100% Robbie a lot of the attraction of cod fishing is the strike, weather you are lure fishing or bait, cod hit hard and that's what keeps me fishing for the mighty Murray cod

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Dmac. Although in your video recently the carp hit your bait like a cod. LOL 🤣

[@AndrewFishman]

In one of my latest, I don't even realise I have the cod on for the first 10 metres of retrieving a cheese bait. No strike at all. They can be sneaky little devils.

[@terryharwood1969]

Awesome session bro 😂😂😂😂

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks bro. 👍👍

[@TobysfishingNoutdoors]

Love ya Robbie, I’m thinking of getting a blow up kayak as we are in a caravan and can’t take a proper kayak, I really want to catch a cod like u do Ur my idol love u Robbie ❤️❤️❤️

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much for your very kind words Toby. 🙏

[@AndrewFishman]

Toby, You could not pick many better idols to follow than Robbie. He is a true blue, fair dinkum, good bloke,. And he knows his fishing stuff as a bonus! I have seen some pretty solid looking inflatable setups, definitely worth thinking about. Porta Boat is another option for small storage boating.

[@TobysfishingNoutdoors]

@@AndrewFishman your absolute right he is a good man Robbie, I love him and his content very much

[@robsargent8611]

Hey Rob do you ever collect any stones going up and down the river could find anything in there 😀👍

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Rob, no mate I never have. If I ever saw a gold one I would pick it up. Haha

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

I’ve recently got myself a new baitcaster rod in the last few weeks im really excited to give it a go throwing lures for cod and hopefully catching a fish on it.

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Nathan that's so awesome mate. Good luck with your new fishing rod.

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@@robbiefishing thanks mate 🙂

[@AndrewFishman]

@@nathansoutbackfishingLet us know how you go mate.

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@@AndrewFishman will do 😁

[@MattFogarty95]

Robbie great video mate !! I’m just about to buy a kayak. Also only have spin rods would you recommend trying a bait caster ?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, spin rods will work fine, but eventually you will probably want to progress to baitcasters. The cast much more accurately.

[@MattFogarty95]

@@robbiefishing thanks legend ! I’ve been wanted to give it a go for ages but don’t know where to start 😅

[@AndrewFishman]

@@MattFogarty95 Start with a good kit. A dodgy reel or an unsuitable rod makes it totally unenjoyable. Choose a weight range you want to target fish in (for example - Golden Perch 3 - 5 kilo, suitable also for trout, redfin, carp, small cod, bream, flathead and other estuary species OR Medium Cod 6 kg - suitable for big goldens, getting a bit heavy for the standard ones big reddies and stuff OR bigger cod 10 - 15 kg won't throw smaller lures well, but handles big lures and fish or biggest 25 kg + Throw a brick, brain a cod is the idea) So, choose your targets. This makes rod selection easier. You know what line you want, so pick a rod within the range required. DO NOT OVERSTRING the rod, i.e put 10 kilo line on a 4 kilo rated rod, that leads to heart ache and broken rods, not more big fish. If you want to fish 10 kilo and 4 kilo, get 2 rods, really is that simple. Alot of more experienced fishos will put heavy line onto a lighter rod and rely on the drag to sort things out, this is dodgy and best avoided until you know what you are really doing. Get a slightly longer rod than the common 5'6. It is easier to cast longer distances, gives better lure control with plastics and swimbaits and just makes life easy when fighting the fish. My shorter rods are reserved for heavily vegetated banks or really heavy divers with a big bib. (Orgee plows being a good example of these). Fast action is my preferred action. Learn to use your thumb to control the spool, not the brakes. Most baitcasters today have excellent braking systems to help assist with preventing overruns and birdsnests. However, learn to use your thumb to feather the spool as it spins to control the line and you will have much better casting habits. Get a reel that allows you to use a rod in your strong hand. A left hander should use the commonly available reels with the Right Hand retrieve setup, a Right handed person should be using a left hand retrieve reel. This allows the person to control the rod with the strong hand and not have to change hands to use the reel. Learn to cast using your wrist, not using any upper arm in the action. Just some things I have picked up

[@MattFogarty95]

@@AndrewFishman wow thanks so much for that effort you put into that !! Defs a great starting point for me

[@AndrewFishman]

@@MattFogarty95 Are you from Canberra? I knew a Matt Fogarty. The brother of a couple of mates of mine, Terry and Paul.

[@joshuamcdonald8716]

Your never wrong about not having enough rods and reels

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks mate. You can never have too many. LOL 😂

[@joshuamcdonald8716]

Dad always tells me I don't need anymore but I keep buying them

[@AndrewFishman]

@@joshuamcdonald8716 LoL, One day, I will list how many I have and watch people just faint. Daiwa TD Black rods, Tatuala, Calcutta, TD and other reels and all sorts of stuff. And I just use my knock around Shimanos and Savages 99% of the time Lol. The rest just sit in the cupboard waiting for that "special trip" to take them out on 🤣🤣 (🤔Like when I go fishing with Robbie and Rohan... THEN the Daiwa TD Blacks and special reels will be in play😆😶‍🌫 Give me a time and date Robbie, so I can break out the gear)

[@tangell481]

hi robbie enjoyed this vid seeing you active good on ya mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate.

[@RobW-AU]

You said hybrids grow bigger. This is a phenomenon called heretosis. Us farmers use it to get bigger calves. Heretosis can add 10% more growth over the average of their parents.

[@robbiefishing]

WOW Rob that is such awesome info. It validates my observations and has taught me something. Thanks so much mate. 👍👍

[@prothean]

What rivers you usually fish in? Have you fished in nsw like the murrumbidgee?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate I've only ever fished the Bidgee once and caught a yellowbelly. Haha I would love to fish it more often. I am in Victoria..

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing Come up and fish the Bidgee with me. It is my river.

[@prothean]

@@robbiefishing okay nice, ive never really fished in victoria i would like to but im not sure where to go

[@allanleighton-hc1bc]

Hi Robbie, i tried out my Kayaks2fish tandem kayak in Lake Mulwala last year. Was a bit sketchy at first but gets you further out unlike bank fishing, great video as usual !!!!

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Allan. I use to fish Lake Mulwala from my kayak a lot. It's a relaxing way to fish the lake.

[@Monke_nois3s]

great job robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

Water looks great!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, it was amazing. Perfect.

[@brentonclarke]

Great session there Robbie. Interesting info about hybrid cod

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. They're certainly a bit strange. I spoke to VFA and they have advised me that all hybrids should be treated at Trout cod and released. 👍

[@AndrewFishman]

@@robbiefishing That is good advice to prevent people killing trouties misidentified as hybrids or something.

[@Brfisho]

Love to see the kayak videos Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@captainfrank01]

Great stuff Robbie, your streamcraft is amazing!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Frank. 👍👍

[@DownSouthWaterRats]

Great information thanks for sharing 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@duncanth709]

Thanks Robbie great day out the water looked really nice. The tip on a nudge was really welcome - thank you.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much for your kind words mate. 👍👍

[@tubby5006]

As always, a great video. Very informative, Robbie ✌️🙂

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Tubby. 👍👍

[@CamBill]

Awesome trip mate great video well done 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Cam. 👍👍

[@Tommy23_]

So would you be able to keep a hybrid?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Tommy, no mate. I have spoken to Victorian Fisheries, and the reply was that all hybrids should be treated as trout cod and released.

[@tjgrossman]

Would like to know what swivel you use for those lures, Robbie?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, they are Mustard line clips. There is a link to them in the video description mate. 👍👍

[@Samsfishing1970]

Wow Robbie I can't wait to watch your Murray cod kayak videos are my favourite I dread the closed season LOL

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Sam. I hope you enjoy it mate.

[@Samsfishing1970]

​@@robbiefishinghaha I did I watched it in school

[@stevenelliott155]

G'day Robbie. As I mainly just watch with no sound and read the captions I miss a lot of what you actually say. Not sure, but did you mention that this hybridised trout cod/cod is a protected species or not. Should it be if it isn't? Thanks.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I didn't actually mention it because I wasn't sure myself. I have since spoken to Victorian fisheries and all hybrids should be treated as trout cod and released.

[@AndrewFishman]

Steven, the reason to treat them all as Trout Cod and thus protected is to prevent, I presume, misidentification of an actual trout cod leading to killing it. Some hybrids are hard to tell. So they are treated as the protected species, not the regulated species.

[@wild13bt]

Hey Robbie, why use a bait caster over a traditional spinning reel? Curious because I’ve never used a bait caster. Cheers

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, a baitcaster helps me to cast a lot more accurately. It also allows me to cast faster, meaning more casts overall for the trip and it allows me to cast low and flat, ideal for casting under willow trees, log jams and into tight places. A spinning reel will certainly work well, but I find that a baitcaster is so much better for this type of fishing.

[@AndrewFishman]

Baitcasters - Allow accuracy in casting but sacrifice distance. The line is pulling the spool, not just free looping off it so energy is spent. Allow heavy lures to be cast with more control as the line is over the rod and is thus more supported rather than dangling under and the line having a much greater degree of free play as the rod flexes. Allow greater control when fighting a hard hitting fish as the line over rod configuration gives a lot less slack on strike and remains true through the fight with less give when the rod flexes, as spinning have with the line suspended under the rod. As the bow forms the line pulls away from the rod, giving line to the fish. Not sure if I am making sense, but string a spinning rod and you will see, when it is flexed and the line is taught, there is a fair bit of play between the blank and the line. More immediate setting of hooks - Again, because there is no sag between rod and line, the strike is immediate and hard. Spinning reels - Allows greater distance, whilst sacrificing accuracy. The line cones of the spool in a cone as it loops around the spool on the way off. This gives a degree of swing to the bait as it flies through the air, which affects the accuracy. However, with no drag other than the friction of the spool lip, the line will fly alot further. Good for bait fishing and soft mouth species where a bit of give in the strike is desirable. As the road loads, for the reasons discussed above, spinning rods are preferable to not rip baits out mouth or hooks through lips. Good for small soft plastics which are fished slowly. THese are a few considerations about which rod to pick up on the day.

[@wild13bt]

Thanks guys, awesome info. I’ll have to give one a go! Cheers

[@AndrewFishman]

@@wild13bt Hope I made sense and helped out mate. I love my bait casters and my spinning reels and usually have at least one of each with me on the day. In fact, I have one of each in 1,5 kg, 3 kg, 6 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg and 15 kg. And then some others. Lol. As Robbie says, can never have too many rods and reels. 🎣🎣🎣

[@wild13bt]

@@AndrewFishman hahhaa, preaching to the converted mate, just got to get it by the minister for war and lack if finances 🤙🤙

[@jeffbaade8480]

What a great video and watch one of my favourites

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Jeff. I hope you've had a great weekend. 👍👍

[@jbgrant7250]

Great session Robbie. Really enjoyed it

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. 👍👍

[@T-yq2jz]

Love ya work!! Keep it up

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@Aussies_Fishing]

very successful fishing afternoon robbie!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Certainly was one to remember.

[@georgee686]

No need to update that reel, they are beautiful reels those tatula

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, I agree.

[@dimitrimurraytrout8052]

Great video, Robbie. The cod (both varieties) were on fire in this session. The rope helps a lot, in dragging the kayak over shallow runs and up steep hills. It goes to show that sometimes the simple things will serve great purposes in our lives.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I agree 100%. Simple and yet so effective. 👍👍

[@AndrewFishman]

Well, 3 varieties if you wish to include the hybrid 🤣 But, not "all 2 varieties" as if there are only 2 varieties available. Maybe in Robbie's area, but do not discount variant species such as the Mary River Cod (Maccullochella mariensis) and Clarence River cod (M. ikei), and other, allied, goby cod species (blackfish, sleeper cod, gudgeons) There are a range of cod and allies, the Trout and Murray are just the most abundant and widespread. This is why it is important for introductions to be done methodically and without interference. The Murray Cod will likely decimate the Mary cod if established in the same waters.

[@RileyCronin08]

Hey Robbie do u run leader ?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, no I just run straight braid.

[@christiaannel4822]

Hello mind sharing what river this is

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, it is the Ovens River.

[@fredscheerle7592]

Hi Robbie, As for the new reel comment, I'm in agreement with you, why make that comment if it anent broke don't fix it.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Fred, that's what I reckon. I don't need the latest and greatest mate, I just need it to work and this one is still working fine.

[@fredscheerle7592]

@@robbiefishing it like they were cheapest 2000 series Chinese reel I brought about 5-6 years ago, it nearly s*** it self spooling the line on, and didn't get better first outing, contacted supplier's they replaced no problem's that's service pre COVID, won't happen now, brand was Catyerlist

[@AndrewFishman]

@@fredscheerle7592 The best advice I can give to someone setting out on the baitcaster route is spend a little money on a good rod and a little more on an excellent reel to match it. Nothing ruins a fishing trip more than a bad experience with a baitcaster. You can get away with throwing a hook with bread on it, but you need a good rod and reel to do so. Spend the time and money on research and quality and you will be in for a pleasant trip.

[@fredscheerle7592]

@@AndrewFishman when funds are limited cheapest is always the best option, Sorry, If you don't agree

[@AndrewFishman]

@@fredscheerle7592 It is not that I do not agree mate, it is that cheap is often nasty. Unusable rubbish saves no money.

[@blairs_aquatics7698]

Hey Robbie what’s the clips you use on the lures?

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, they are Mustard Fastatch. If I have done my job properly, there should be a link to them in the video description.

[@damonsadventures2369]

Hi Robby it’s me Damon you met me yesterday

[@damonsadventures2369]

At the car show

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, it was so nice to meet you and Pat your enormous dog. 👍👍 Thanks for tuning in mate.

[@adrianzmajla4844]

​@robbiefishing Enormous dog? Damon now I need to now what kind of dog you have, cheers from another big dog lover.

[@robbiefishing]

@@adrianzmajla4844 I would love to tell you what it was but I can't remember. Its head was bigger than one. LOL The only difference was that the dog didn't have facial hair. LOL

[@adrianzmajla4844]

@@robbiefishing Haha, OK that rules out giant schnauzer then.

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

🫡💯💪🏽👊🏽🫵🏽

[@Random_stuff552]

hey robbie my birthday is coming up and i want a baitcaster reel do u have any suggestion im all ears

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, my best suggestion is to pop into your local tackle store. I don't even know what 90% of the reels on the shelves are because I don't work in a tackle store. 👍👍

[@jeje162-]

Am I the only one who checked the description to see if their was a link for rope?

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha I wish I had of thought of that. LOL 😅😅😅 I have been known to add links to my margarine in my cooking videos. 🤣🤣

[@bushfishncook2128]

There is about 2000km of that telecom rope stored in my pops shed.... $100 a km 😂😅 It's getting rare, be sure to get in quick lol

[@bushfishncook2128]

​@@robbiefishinghaha link to the margarine is a classic 😂 How about the cutlery 🍴 lol

[@nathanmcgrath9038]

Hope it not the same scientist that tell you global warming is real and we have to cover Australia in windmills or where all going to die. 😅

[@robbiefishing]

Haha

[@papeep2694]

What a beautiful day on the water

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, it was as close to perfect as it gets.