When BIG perch attack. Catching big redfin in May 2022

These big redfin, or big perch if you're from Europe were hard to find, but when I did find them I was rewarded with some very fat and healthy fish. Autumn is a great time to catch the really big redfin in my area.
I hope you are enjoying my regular fishing videos.
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My rod: Crucis 5pc travel rod
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My line: (4lb) www.trellys.com.au/collection...

[@sharonwylie1104]

Don’t remember seeing this vid before. Your awesome Robert and those Redfins are donkeys. You are the Ultimate Fishing Master 🙏

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thank you so much Sharon, you are always so kind.

[@LarrysFishing]

That was well worth that hike. 3 Terrific sized Redfin. Great job Robbie!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Larry. Great exercise and a few ripper redfin.

[@moomoo9611]

“When redfin pull drag” - coming to Netflix soon😜 Your spot on though, you know your fishing skills kick in an extra level when that drag starts making noise. All of a sudden stuff gets serious. Thanks for sharing Love your work Healthy habits

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Moo Moo. Haha I like the sound of that Netflix video.. i will keep my eyes open for it. LOL

[@expatalan6511]

Three superb Redfin there Robbie. Don’t spill the beans on that spot! Great video. 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I don't plan to. Haha The reason there's monsters there is because there's bugger all fish. LOL

[@troyandskyelar9588]

Great video, Mr Robbie!

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much.

[@lachlanwright4600]

all of them are massive!! great job robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Lachlan.

[@sashoutdoors6930]

The Best fisherman on KZbin !! Great vid and fish👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Sash.

[@AusLanderJack]

Mate, redfin are right at the top of my favourites when it comes to fresh water fish. Some say "poor mans barra", I say "Redfin = good eating fish" (end of story). Nice catch btw.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I'm right there with you. Awesome fish, I love them too.

[@fromthesurftotheturf8147]

There most deffs not a poor man's Barra they taste nothing alike but still a good fish to eat tho

[@lincolnsmith137]

Bloody ripper! Big Redfin is what I like to see😀 luv ya vids Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. 👍

[@joelvivian5581]

Awesome fish mate. Such a nice healthy creek aswell

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. It was all about quality and nit quantity on this trip.

[@captainfrank01]

Lovely fish Robbie, this is definitely the time of year to look for the better models.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Frank. 👍 I love this time of the year although things are about to slow right down now.

[@mickwatson2177]

That's a good spot to keep up your sleeve. Quality fishing. 👍🤠

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mick. I use to catch trout in this creek many years ago but they're all gone now.

[@glenbaker4024]

Wow. What a great spot. I admire your restraint, I would have caught that first one and headed straight to the kitchen. Cheers mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks Glen. Had I caught it in Lake Hume or Lake Buffalo I would have too. Haha

[@kelvinhaynes6123]

great video Robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Kelvin. 👍

[@auslifeandy]

I absolutely love chasing big reds, what a fish they are !

[@robbiefishing]

They sure are awesome aren't they.

[@michaelhayes1068]

Lovely mate ... Them big perch are beautiful fish... there is a small lake not.to far from me , and the average weight is 1 kilo + And strangely they have developed a taste for peeled prawns ? Rob very enjoyable videos thanks a lot mate 😎🇬🇧

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. 1kg fish are nice, and as for peeled prawns, I have developed a taste for them too. LOL

[@davidlandells4443]

Beautiful Coulors Robbie. Would love it if Eppalock produced fish like that mate.!!

[@pudding7074]

Thanks Robbie some folks like watching people squishing jelly. This is one of the places I come to chill.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. My daughter watches those types of videos. She says they're "satisfying" to watch. Haha

[@thuan888x]

Great video robbie

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@greenriver520]

Nice readies Robbie. The eyemometer is working well!

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks mate. It was pretty well dialled in that day wasn't it. LOL

[@KaneNicholson]

Mate wow they’re big fish! Love it

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks for tuning in buddy.

[@FishingandhuntingwithAndy]

Cracking reddies Robbie! Well done legend. 🤙🏻

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I sent your latest video to my old man and he was blown away. haha

[@FishingandhuntingwithAndy]

@@robbiefishing oh really! Glad he liked it, cheers legend! Looking forward to the next video of you two. 🤙🏻

[@bradtuckerman388]

Cracking video mate 👌

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Brad.

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Your like a ninja. Some man for one man.

[@robbiefishing]

Hahaha thanks Vincent. Beverly Hills Ninja maybe. LOL

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

Sweet!

[@rileylegge4292]

I find that my trusty red and white lures work the best for Redfin. Love u videos keep it up.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. 👍 Red and white is a deadly colour combination for redfin.

[@CamBill_ROBLOX]

Nice one mate 👍👍👍👍👍 I remember that creek from last years video 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Cam. I wonder if they're the same resident fish? The 2nd fish won't be because I didn't walk down as far last year.

[@clarkiman]

Love the fishing mate! I thought that first one was a keeper for sure!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. 👍

[@BaMenace]

Robbie that was really good footage! 4th cast .. 2:46 min of unedited footage into fishing and you're on!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I deliberately left that unedited for that very reason, just to show how quickly it all happened. But WOW.... did you see his hard that first redfin hit.

[@BaMenace]

@@robbiefishing it hit that thing like a bolt of lightning! Mustn't had much prey around him and he was starvin marvin

[@02bigkev]

Very nice Redies

[@eckk7405]

They were some crackin redies mate looked like they went fairly hard, great fun by the looks good on mate👍.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. They sure did go hard. That first one hit the lure like no other. It eas insane!

[@eckk7405]

The bigger ones definatley make for great sport fishing on light gear.

[@TLKLures]

amazing colours on the fins.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Trevor. They're always lovely and vibrant in clear water.

[@RKJFishing]

quality reddies mate, well done! especially at this time of the year

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks buddy. Did you see how hard the first one hit? WOW.

[@rodgeorge7244]

Some nice reddies there Robbie especially in a small creek like that .

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Rod. I done well on there this time last year too.

[@rory2095]

Ripper video Robbie grate redfin what a donkey thanks for the tips and tricks Robbie keep up the great work looking forward to seeing another one of your bangers.🔥🔥🔥

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much for your kind words Rory.

[@benredford1627]

Some awesome Redfin Robbie! Might have to start exploring my area for a “honey hole” like that! 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Ben. Exploring is the best part mate. Them once you hit the jackpot it makes it all worthwhile. 👍

[@MM_Golf]

and I am a big fan of your your channel

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@trueaussieray9093]

Veary nice!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Ray. 👍

[@brandonpaul3065]

Good to see you’re lubing your line in a Covid safe manner 😂

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha YES.....Finally someone who noticed. 🤣🤣 I have been waiting to see if anybody else got my sense or humour. LOL 🤣

[@brandonpaul3065]

@@robbiefishing haha got a good chuckle out of me mate

[@robbiefishing]

@@brandonpaul3065 🤣🤣🤣

[@Tobysfishingandtravelling]

I’ll have to get me self some of the yellow colour…. It’s me mate’s favourite and it catches you big fish… all I’ve got atm is blue storm or something, white bait perl and 1 more orange one left… then some daiwa ones. When I go to Tassie I’m gonna make sure I’m filthy rich (I never have over like 30 bucks 😂😂) so then when I go to strike tiger I can absolutely load up.. Love your work Roberto, 😂, tight lines bro 🤙🎣🤙🎣. Any holly Robbie videos soon? I absolutely love seeing you and holly have a good time together. It reminds me of fishing with my friends!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I have a feeling that Holly is in my From The Vault video next week, but other than that there's not a lot. I need to drag her out ASAP.

[@lachiemcdonald4353]

fantastic reddies well done robbie

[@matthewreedy4731]

Monster fish Outstanding

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@twonoahsfishing8757]

God I love catching redfin you can catch some many in a short amount of time well done mate

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Noah. I love catching them too.

[@pitbullcustomlures1917]

you beautie, some good ones for sure Robbie. Great vid

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Les. It was quality over quantity on this trip mate.

[@Urbanfisho]

Some NICE reddies there! I would have kept the biggest specs! The bigger red fin are, the BETTER they taste! (LIKE Flathead!) I got quite a few on my recent trip, but they were all smallies!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks UF. I agree. I think the bigger redfin are the best to eat as well. Had I caught tgis in Lake William Hovell or Lake Buffalo it would have gone straight into the eski. Haha

[@Urbanfisho]

@@robbiefishing Saweet!

[@robertmcgee3602]

Wow! Fantastic. They need to rename that waterway Donkey Creek.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Haha a very appropriate name.

[@nathan-Jamesmaynard]

Great video and great catches!! I can’t wait to catch my first Redfin! I’m actually coming up to Wangaratta area in the second week of June for a fishing and camping trip, any suggestions on where to go?

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. There's a walking track along the Ovens River which gives you access right throughout town.

[@nathan-Jamesmaynard]

@@robbiefishing Beautiful, ovens river is definitely on the list thank you! There doesn’t seem to be many camping spots in Wangaratta though, or am I just not looking hard enough? Haha

[@wazboz]

Hey Nathan, look on the map at Warby-Ovens National Park, about 10km out of Wangaratta on the Yarrawonga Road. Plenty of good camps.

[@nathan-Jamesmaynard]

@@wazboz Legend! Thank you so much!

[@cointector]

What a lovely red donkey old mate. That’s a beauty 👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Camels. Quality over quantity on this trip mate. 👍👍

[@cointector]

Great fish mate

[@brockdelmarco5698]

Hey Robbie just love your vids so much especially the Redfin ones we should organise to go fishing with you and Michael some time

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Brock. I'm sure we would all have a blast.

[@yabbies2929]

That’s was a good fish

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, they were all rippers. 👍

[@normienorminchannel705]

his best strike 👍greetings one hobby

[@wayneberry8703]

Little horses Robbie, good on ya mate. Those fish would have been some good eating from the smoker again.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Wayne. Quality over quantity this time mate.

[@andmetalforall2763]

Another great day at the office mate, all the rivers here in Brisbane have flooded again so it will be some time until I get to use my new rod & reel😤

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. You poor buggers have been copping it so bad this year. Down here wet years usually lead to better fishing. I hope it's the same for you too mate.

[@downunderfishing105]

Great work about 3 weeks ago I caught a 46cm and 42cm Redfin both on a tazzie devil within 5 casts

[@robbiefishing]

WOW mate that is amazing, well done. 46cm is bigger than anything I have ever caught.

[@downunderfishing105]

@@robbiefishing my pbs 52cm on a zman motor oil it in our honey hole dam

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Those were some chunky redfin. If it's not too far from home I'd suggest going back to that first hole with a hand saw and a length of 1/2 inch rope to get that tree out, then give it a few days before fishing it.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Maybe a job for next summer. That water is waaaaaay too cold for me to stand in now. LOL

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

@@robbiefishing yeah definitely a warm-weather operation. lol

[@stoplistenrelax4594]

Awesome fishing mate, couple stellar Redfin there and a great vid to watch as always. Curious, what’s the biggest Redfin you have caught measured in at? I set a new Pb fishing for reddies just the other day with a 44cm donkey.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. WOW 44cm us a decent redfin. My PB is 43.5. Haha You've bean me.... JUST!

[@Lightning-zd2qm]

Awesome vid! Very healthy reddies 😁 I usually hook up on 25-30cm ones. Still good though 😎🎣

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I usually only cat here small ones myself, mostly less than 20cm. That's why I celebrate the big ones when I catch them.

[@Lightning-zd2qm]

A lot of people here use corn and usually just hook carp. I use shrimp and hook Redfin and Golden Perch in the river. But with all these small carp around, I found it's better chucking the bait traps in just as it gets dark. The other night, I put 2 in. Checked them twice and caught 74 shrimp lol. I was only there for 1.5hrs. Best haul I've ever gotten lol. First fish = Redfin, Second and Third = Golden Perch, then I got 2 carp and then just little buggers haha

[@Lightning-zd2qm]

@@robbiefishing such a pretty fish too, I love the colours! 😁

[@lestabithasadventures]

ripper Robbie! Surprised you didn't takem home for dinner! Ah well you know where to find em if ya do!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Les. I love fishing that creek. I would rather takes them home from one of the nearby lakes and leave these one here. There doesn't appear to be too many in there.

[@TheThetechnician]

Reminds me of younger days fishing unnamed Adelaide hills location

[@mtbandbeyond4992]

Sorry it’s me again I could not comment on your past 2 or 3 videos because I was away but good catch

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Thanks for tuning in.

[@mohammednovalija]

That creek looks much more comfortable to fish from on the other side.

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

where wasthe redfin what bait or luure..

[@FishtalkVideo]

How's the red on the red fins of those redfin? Beautifully coloured fish. I used to fish some anabranches of the King River like that when I was a youngster for big reddies.

[@robbiefishing]

I remember catching redfin in the King River here in Wan before school. Haha There's none there these days, the od make sure of that. LOL

[@offroadfishing]

Hey Robbie! I use swivels connected to my soft plastics instead of direct knots, do you think that this would affect the fish biting it? Also when I got my first reddie (around 31cm) I was talking to my dad and I said this is the cast, then BOOM I turn around to see my rod almost of out my hands! Funny to see it happen to you in a way

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thats awesome mate. I don't think that a swivel will matter at all, it will make it quicker for you to change jigheads though. 👍

[@offroadfishing]

@@robbiefishing especially when fishing darker water which I do. Thanks robbie!!

[@123nlusky]

Hey 👋 What camera do you use to capture all your action?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, there's links to to cameras that I use in each video in the video descriptions. I use different cameras for different situations.

[@123nlusky]

@@robbiefishing appreciate the quick reply thanks

[@aedanbartlett4274]

That’s a solid fish mate. Do they go well in the pan?

[@grimreaper6112]

Not as good as black snake.

[@aedanbartlett4274]

@@grimreaper6112 can’t say I’m brave enough to try one 😂

[@robbiefishing]

They are beautiful eating fish mate, possibly the best in this region.

[@loooney5749]

I need to find some holes like this, do you just find a stream and walk along it? How exactly do you come across these types of spots? Great video as always Robbie. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Alex. Yep, that's exactly what I do mate. I love the adventure of exploring new places. Some adventures are failures, and some are successful.

[@julianigoe1291]

I often use Google maps and do some research before I explore 🍻👍

[@robbiefishing]

@@julianigoe1291 Excellent idea. I do too. It's amazing how much motivation you can get from Google Maps. Haha

[@dadbod7636]

I used to ponder about this until i heard Robbie explores new streams that then gets sent out to google and added to maps😆

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

that majes Me sosad You releases that monster keeperedfin

[@robbiefishing]

Sorry Dan, but i want to make sure they are there in the future buddy.

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

@@robbiefishing mte.nywy stillcstchingfih mice reddiesgood size

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

what reserve

[@hezza_sends9394]

What rod combo are you using ?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, all of the information is available in the video description. There is no link to my 4pc rod though because I couldn't find it for sale online.

[@hezza_sends9394]

@@robbiefishing cheers mate

[@peterb8468]

Was the first one missing a fin? Didn’t seem to have affected his growth much.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Peter, I had to look twice myself. Haha I think it may have been tucked up under it's gill. That fish would have to be one of the hardest hitting redfin I have ever hooked up to. It just went BANG!

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

Big Reddies. Don't get much better than that.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. They were so fat!

[@mtb4life687]

Hey Robbie, I am a young fisherman from echuca victoria and am looking for some close places to catch reddies, any recommendations.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, I don't really know the e hica area very well sorry buddy.

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@ MTB for life I know echuca pretty well Here are some spots Cohuna Weir Gunbower Creek Murray River Echuca Campaspe River

[@sheehanlim4579]

Hi Robbie, have you made any videos on soft plastic retrieval techniques for various freshwater fish? If not would you be willing to make one?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thanks for the great suggestion. I may have years ago but can't remember exactly. I do touch on that in some videos, but definitely a great idea for a future video. Thank you.

[@thatguyfishing2710]

There's my local river called the taieri River and there's some big perch that live there if you no were to go

[@robbiefishing]

That sounds like a ripper spot mate.

[@kevdimo6459]

Thanks Robbie they were nice fish and don’t their fins glow red in that water.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Kev, they sure do. Fish always seem to have more vibrant colours when they come from clear water.

[@bigren3871]

From the Uk and love your videos I just wish you’d weigh or give an estimation in lbs either way your videos are Great keep it up 👍🏼

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. Definitely great feedback. When I catch a big redfin (perch) from now on I will try to remember to give an estimation. Either the biggest one here I would estimate 1.5lb to 2lb.

[@marktaylor524]

pity ya never kept them for a feed m8, blooming good size

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mark, they would have been magnificent. The reason they are so big is because there are very few in there so taking what small number of them that are there out probably isn't in the best interest of the stream.

[@madisonswan9252]

Robbie I am fishing in my local lakes Berwick Springs south east of Melbourne. I have walked the whole lake using strike tiger grubs in copper and whitebait Pearl and tried different jig heads such as 1/16, 1/24, 3/32 and haven’t caught any Redfin. But I can catch Redfin in the lake with worms but I want to fish with soft plastics. I don’t know what to do

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, keep persevering mate and eventually you will crack the code. 👍🏼

[@upsidedahead]

Try adding some scent

[@angelenaoghodge2235]

I mean where you court the Redfin

[@robbiefishing]

I just like fishing that waterway with lures.

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

Are you doing a catch and cook with them

[@robbiefishing]

No mate not this time. It's hard to cook them after I have released them. LOL

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@@robbiefishing 😂

[@fishermansoffice]

Some crackers in that little creek mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, it sure is a ripper creek.

[@JB-iu6dj]

Not used to hearing drag on a Robbie video, anti reverse busted?

[@robbiefishing]

Haha this reel doesn't have an anti reverse. Arghhhh They're releasing more and more reels without them. If it had one I would much prefer to use it. Comparing an anti reverse to a drag is a bit like comparing an automatic to a manual. LOL The anti reverse is the manual.

[@MaluHunterFishing]

Stonkers.

[@clive1539]

No fish can hide when Robbo is near….

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha

[@Feral_Ferret]

Redfin are pest fishing in Australia you can’t put them back

[@robbiefishing]

That is a huge myth mate. You absolutely can release them back onto the water that you catch them. You can NOT relocate them though.

[@BaMenace]

3:50 if you forget your measuring tape.. take a photo against your rod and you'll be able to measure later Edit: HAHA as soon as I press play again... my statement was nullified

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha I'm such a random character. 😅 I was delighted to find it hiding in my bag. LOL

[@danielhutchings3600]

Hey Robbie, putting redfin back as if they were natives? .... I don't know about that my friend. Take them out mate...please.

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, I prefer to put my undersize redfin back in the hope that they grow bigger. I would rather have redfin in this creek than no fish at all.

[@angelenaoghodge2235]

Y don’t you yous bait

[@robbiefishing]

I do. I literally have hundreds of videos on this channel where I am fishing with bait.

[@wayneosmand7652]

Who doesn't love a good feed of REDDIES?

[@MM_Golf]

Hi Robbie what area is the spot in because Iam yet to find a good spot for redfin

[@MM_Golf]

or do you recommend another spots near Shepperton

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, near Shepparton the Waranga Basin is a huge lake full of redfin. I have made several videos there.

[@madcatter9484]

It’s a shame virtually all the creeks you fish in are choked with blackberries etc.

[@nathanbruce6421]

I would love to ask were that is because iv never court a redfin

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

please send Me a bananashockfor easter

[@fromthesurftotheturf8147]

Why do U put the redfin back for there an introduced species U should be taking them home for a feed or using them for fertalizer in the garden I think it's wrong throwing them back as it just hurts the eco system and natives that live there

[@robbiefishing]

Why do I put them back? Because I am a fisherman and not a greenie. Now..... because you know so much about native fish, can you please tell me what native fish would be here if there were no redfin?

[@fromthesurftotheturf8147]

I'm no expert mate and I'm a fisherman aswell but there could galaxia in there small minnows and what not else and nothing against you I just think it's wrong to put em back especially when fisheries have said and put in writing not to put em back into the water ways that's all mate just a bit surprised that's all

[@fromthesurftotheturf8147]

There could be native yabbys in there aswell they might be wiping out

[@robbiefishing]

@@fromthesurftotheturf8147 Thanks mate. Sorry to go off like a bomb, I'm just very passionate about ensuring that we always have plenty of trout and redfin for generations to come. So that my kids, and there kids can experience what I love. This creek is above a waterfall. Historical data indicates that the only native fish to ever live there were blackfish that were most likely translocated by aboriginals. There's plenty of galaxias on many of the streams around here. I actually caught a few in a video recently. PS... I know the managers of fisheries very well and speak to them regularly. If you have a close look, there is no law against releasing redfin onto the water in which you caught it. It IS illegal to relocate them, and even to be in possession of love tedfon though, which is a good thing because where there are no redfin we DONT want them. 👍

[@fromthesurftotheturf8147]

All good mate and I wouldn't wanna argue with you cause I love your videos to much to do that and nice knowledge of the area aswell I'll have to check out that black fish video and U also taught me the dead hands technique I've caught more cod off that technique then ever before so thank u my friend

[@dantrenchardharry3970]

every eater keeperfish release sonfar from You Trout yeloowbellybsnd reffin and dod has made Me very sad Inhate catch andbrelease

[@rorzmurraycodman7928]

HOT 🔥

[@who-mperg4683]

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