kayak fishing in extreme fog |
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- The weather and COVID-19 restrictions have made fishing very challenging lately. In this episode I venture out in Port Phillip Bay kayak fishing in extreme fog in my Hobie Pro Angler 14 kayak. The visibility was very poor which makes kayaking quite dangerous with surrounding boat traffic. It was also only a very cold 2 degrees. However I still got out there, gave it my best and managed to catch a bag of squid before any proposed stage 4 lockdown come into play. #squidfishing #hobieproangler #hobiefishing squidfishing eging
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Hi Alan, I live in Ballarat, so obviously I can't get to the bay at the moment. However, I love the information that you give. I am 47 years old and I have been fishing all my life. But the lessons learned from watching your program is invaluable. Thanks so very much, keep up the great work. Gibbo.
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Comments like this really motivates me to get out there and get more footage and tips to share
Hey Alan I was the guy in the tandem hobie that said hello. Great vid mate!
Thanks Henry, I appreciate the kind words out there too. It was good to see a few other people out there. How did you guys end up going ??
FishingMad... or as we know him, PPB best fisherman 👏🏻 you’re a champion brother
That is GOLD. Thank you for that champion comment. Careful comments like that will go to my head !! LOL.
Nice job Alan, bit dangerous out in the fog, be careful. I hate losing squid jigs!
Thanks, yeah was a little dangerous, ill be more prepared next time out. I hate losing squid jigs to, now only to decide which squid jigs to stock up on.
Awesome upload well done Campion!!
Thank you 👍
Nice vid Alan, looks eerie out there!
Thanks man, It really was eerie out there.
Love the kayak videos Alan. 🎣
Thanks Terry. I've been trying to get more yak videos out, but bad luck with weather and some strange covid regulations has made it really challenging. Fingers crossed i can get out and do more of them soon.
Great vid Alan. As we’ve been discussing about squid down in my neck of the woods, I feel like sometimes the drift here is too fast for good squid fishing. I was out there today and the current was ripping through along Balnarring beach. Stay well and safe mate.
Thank you. Yeah optimal conditions can be strange strange. Sometime dead calm is to calm and the squid jigs dont work as effectively, then strong currents can be too strong. I love calm and clear days with a little bit of breeze.
Well done mate, put together well. I thought kayaking at night was disorienting, you got balls going out in that fog.
Thanks Steve , I reckon you have big ones going out during the night mate LOL.... I was so surprised how disorientating it was. After a few minutes i freaked out and had no idea which way land was, so just peddled around looking at my sounder with tracing on just to get my bearings. Was really freaky. Who knows maybe i will join ya one of these nights, hanging to catch a big gumbo on the kayak
I was out on that same day mate in Beaumaris, I don’t have a fish finder so I was Lost for a while - fortunately a boat passing by directed me to shore... great work on your videos 👍🏽
Amazing how thick it was that day and how poor visibility was. That was 2 weekend sin a row of really bad visibility. Its not until you get out and get disorientated that you appreciate how thick it is. How did you go at Beaumaris ?
fishingmad that morning I caught heaps of underside pinkies which was awesome fun and only caught a couple that were just legal on 28cm. It was the second time I ever go out kayak fishing - I was marking the shore by the sun but then suddenly I looked up and it had completely disappeared....
Great video Alan, so peaceful and you made it so easy to bring few squid on your hobie.....Good job mate, keep the videos coming.👍
Thanks Anthony, always genuinely appreciate the comments. It was crazy calm and peaceful out there, but quite eerie aswell not being able to see land and know which direction you were facing. Thankfully for the marker which was my constant line of sight and my sounder. Can t wait to get out again soon.
Awesome vid Alan. Loving the Kayak fishing vids 👍
Thanks Jared, I have been trying desperately to get more kayaking vids out to everyone, but the mornings have been so cold the past month, my days of have been windy and the covid restrictions has made things pretty tough. Lets see how things play out, hoping to get a lot more kayaking vids out soon. Thanks as always !!
Yea the weather has been bad lately for fishing. Last week I went down to Williamstown with some mates and it was just to windy to fish there, we could barely cast out our soft plastics.
agreed 100%. This whole side of town, will, altona, werribee weather has been terrible windy and cold. Plus the usual fish species have been really quiet.
Another Great video Alan. Keep up the brilliant content👍
Thanks Isaac, its greatly appreciated !!
Great video again. Nice view
Thanks Damian !!!
Hi Alan,
I have bought some RUI Squid jigs of eBay and have used them for a few years now with great success. They are not very expensive and come in a lot of great colours. Love the video Alan keep it up 👍🏼
Awesome, Thank you on the recommendation !!! Yeah I have used Rui squid jigs and agree they are brilliant value for money. I particularly liked the hulk color last time i bought some.
Great one Alan cheers 🎣a big thumbs up 👍🎣
Awesome Joe, Thank you. A big thumbs up back fro watching and supporting !!
An amazing video as always!!! Love it Alan keep it up 👍🏼
Thank you so much Issy !!! I will.
Another amazing video FishingMad well done !!!
Thank you so much Heath, Glad you enjoyed it !!!
Another great video mate!!! Love watching 👍
Thanks Corey, I really appreciate it !!
I"ve personally had a couple of close calls in my boat in weather like that there would be absolutely no way i would be out in a kayak..
Thanks Paul, yeah this was my first time in conditions like this. I went to a spot i knew there would be a small volume of boat traffic, but it was quite scary at times. Id probably sit it out next time around like you said.
I'd recognise that port lateral everyday of the week. Parks have just added Fl.R.4s to it. ;)
Awesome stuff mate.
Thank you !!
Nice simple video.
Its really nice to see simple fishing vids out there that relate to the normal person. Not some look at me look at me type thing although in my own look at me moment i started fishing from a kayak 15 years ago, loong before everyone took it up.
First one was a Viking Espri , then and still is one of the first cooked Wavedance Kingfishers that i sometimes fish from, although not a lot these days.
Even managed to be able to name YAKKA reef.
Nice video
Very well said! The main purpose of the channel was to be relatable. Using gear that others can afford, fishing locations that others can easily access and sharing some tips along the way. Thanks !!!
It was one of the things i always tried to put across on my old website and when i did reports and tips for one of the now gone fishing websites in Victoria.
Fishing is easy, it should be reported on that way
agreed, and well done, You have obviously contributed well to the fishing community for many years
ripper video
keep it up
Thank you kindly Anna !!! Its greatly appreciated
Great video once again. the best/most consistent 2 jigs for me have been the sephia egixile 14T and the black yamashita. i don't reckon i've had a day on the squid where i didn't start with the 14T on one rod(sitting in rod holder) and working the black yami. if i was to choose one it's the 14T. always produces especially off the areas you're fishing(point cook through to werribee and right up to st leonards) usually use them in 2.5 or 3.0
Thank you and awesome feedback on the squid jigs. ill be stocking up this week, so that helps heaps !!
1st everything
Well done !!
Thanks your the first person to replie to one of my comments
Have a good look at my vids, I generally reply to every single comment. With some exceptions
You won’t believe it but I have watched every single one of your vids and liked them all
U should really come down to geelong again when quarantine ends, I might even see u down there, would love to see u!
Hanging to get back to Geelong to do some fishing around north shore, waterfront and limeburners. Real annoying at the moment with he travel restrictions. once lifted would be happy to see ya down there
fishingmad, yeah tell us when u are coming down because I am pretty new to fishing and I have been watch and loving ur channel, would love to see u out there and maybe even give me a few tips.❤️
AlessiMessi 7 how cool would it be to get a kayak fishing Comp or club for Geelong and the Bellarine and we could get all the youngsters involved with there parents it would be awesome
Ryan Marshall I think that would be an amazing idea, I am definitely on board
sounds good, as soon as these travel restrictions are finished ill be down for sure
What other species would of been in that weed area you were fishing. Also love the underwater shot you should definitely include that more 👍🏻good job
Thank you. Yeah im starting to experiment with new camera angles now that the channel is growing so expect a lot more variety with underwater and hopefully drone soon. Areas that are shallow and weedy are usually perfect for whiting and also salmon. Generally wherever i catch squid I catch whiting. usually lots of pinkies about too. Hope that helps.
Great vid bro.... might be time to get a flag pole and a light... wouldn't want you to get run over by a boatie not paying attenting.... be safe bro 👌🏽😁
Agreed 100%. Already looking at some flags and the berley pro lights. Hope to see you out there again, soon. We may have to organised a catchup soon.
@@fishingmad definitely bro...lways keen
Awesome, hopefully soon once all this chaos clears up
hi that was nice vid where about was that?
Squid always look so angry. They need some cheering up on the pan.
Classic comment !! I think you're right LOL
Hey Alan Im 15 from Melbourne I’ve just started up my channel and I love fishing And will be doing similar videos I’ve got a kayak and I’ve been catching lots of Snapper I’ve really been wanting to catch a Barracuda or snook but I don’t know where to look for them also I don’t have a fish finder but I might save up for one. any tips for barracuda and snook cheers (ps Your videos are great keep up the good work) tight lines ols outdoors 🎣
Thanks I appreciate the kind feedback. At the moment they only seem to be catching snook around the shallows in geelong. I haven't caught any locally for a month or two. Usually they fire up when it gets a bit warmer. You wont need a sounder when they are biting as you will catch plenty of them. this is a good example ruclips.net/video/jHDr7w1wGb4/видео.html good luck with the channel !!
fishingmad thanks for the feedback (by far one of the best fishing channels I’ve seen) also I’m pumped to hear vic fisheries Have banned commercial netting in Port Phillip bay that means there should be a boost in the fish 🐟 population cheers for the reply and I hope you and the family stay safe from COVID-19 cheers
Thank you !!! Yeah they have slowly stopped lots of local commercial netting lets hope that helps increase fish numbers as the volume of people fishing has grown substantially with the target 1 million by 2020 and 10 million by 2022 campaigns.
Hi Mate I enjoyed the video but I don’t think I could see you even if I was motoring slowly looks dangerous cheers
Agreed, i certainly needed some more high vis stuff on the yak, that would have helped others see me. Most boats were really good only had one or two that came motoring thought at a million miles an hour. Was a good learning experience. Thanks for watching and commenting
I was thinking go out to fishing on that same day. But caught in something that I can't go. Can I join you for whiting fishing one day? I got the gear following your recommendation, but caught nothing in Tooradin .. I thought it's because of winter season. But after seeing your catch, I guess I did not do it in the right way.
Sure, once all these restrictions lift, Im sure we can arrange something local
@@fishingmad thanks
no worries
I have about 30 squid jigs and unfortunately none of them have caught me anything for about 6 weeks 😓 where are you calamari?!
LOL, yeah its like that at the moment. On this side of town its very tough to catch consistently. A few mates near mornington and western port have been doing really well, but not so well here.
Why haven't you fitted navigation lights to the kayak. i have fitted some to mine this weekend. I brought the red and green led's from a truck parts shop and am using a broken cb whip aerial and fitting a white light to the top. Cheap and safer
Thanks Wayne, yeah I already have nav lights, flag and some additional stuff on order. I don't usually go out in conditions like this, so was a little bit of a learning curve of things I need to be more visible.
Hey alan, around about werribee, where do you get squid? I've tried kirks point, and infront of cocoroc, but nothings really turning up. unless im in the wrong spot.
Hi Davvy, the best spots that I have had luck with in that area is near point cook raaf base, wedge spit in 2-4 meters deep, and further up near lara
@@fishingmad Thank you mate, only ever caught 1 good squid, hopefully I can get on in the next few days if the restrictions don't mess up the fishing.
hopefully things will fire up as the restrictions finally get lifted. here is a vid squid fishing at point cook which might be helpful ruclips.net/video/Vd5mSbXVR-4/видео.html cheers
Hi
My last 2 squid from different Melb land based spots were caught on a Shimano Sephia Egixile BB jig in Natural Rainbow which sadly has been discontinued - lost that to a line that snapped while casting 😑😑
Question - do you end up with sessions where you have caught no squid ? Like putting in huge hours for no result ?
I recently hired a boat on Tyabb Bank and tried different spots/ various colours; could not get them to hit anything.
What conditions do you consider when heading out ? Eg. Tides/ wind speed or direction / lighting conditions etc.
Thanks and appreciate the videos
Hi Matthew, Thanks for comment !!! Squid fishing is one of those unpredictable things. Earlier this year i had sessions where I bagged out in 20 minutes than at the same spot the next week and have to put in hours just to get a few. Its even harder when your land based at least on a boat or yak you can cover ground to try and find them. Squid can also fire up on sunrise, sundown and between tide changes so it can be insanely quiet and than go crazy. I had a session a few weeks back nothing for 2 hours than it went nuts and i bagged in 20 minutes. Fishing can be real tough at times, long hours and sometimes those hours are unrewarded, The best thing is not to get down, stay positive and keep getting out there as your luck will eventually change. My preferred squid fishing is early morning, on a rising or high tide. Light winds, clear waters. If your not getting hits dont be afraid to mix up the squid jig colours and sizes. I agree shimano have made some strange product and colour choices lately. I do like the yamashita rainbow jig that has been very productive for me. Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions
@@fishingmad Appreciate all the info there! I recall watching your kayak vids where you bagged out in like 20 - 60 mins. Talk about a busy hour on the water haha.
I'm the sort of person with more than average OCD so time wasting drives me insane. Not catching doesn't get me down, just gets me thinking what turns them on, or off! There does not seem to be a standard guide which they seem to go by which can get frustrating!
Anyhow, I keep trying different spots but usually find myself and the southern end of WP and PPB.
Tight lines!
Thanks Matt, yeah I too have had many hours on the water chasing them. Can be super frustrating putting countless hours of not catching them without a consistent pattern but that fishing. You have plenty of good spots around WP. usually clearer waters and bigger squid too
Taking a big risk Alan, you’re kayak grey hard for others to see you
I agree Joseph. I went to a spot i knew there would be a small volume of boat traffic, but it was quite scary at times. ill prob sit it out next time or at very least get some more high vis tools.
hi Alan do you have gps marks for those markers out there please
what are the tackle boxs you use
Those tackleboxes are the best. Plano Stowaway Splashproof Tackleboxes. they fit all hobies with that storage hatch. I bought mine from here slhobie.com.au/gear/hobie-kayak-parts/pro-angler-parts/429-plano-waterproof-tackleboxes-pa
@@fishingmad thanks very much ill give them a check out
No worries, there very handy. Sometimes when im using heaps of different soft plastics i take them out and just use a single tray.
fishingmad well thanks your videos are good cause I’m just new to kayak fishing and it’s good to learn
Im really glad there helping. Thats a big reason why i make them.,
That looks sketchy asf..
hi what rod do you recomand for pinkiies flathead and bream 2 to 4 kg
Exactly you cant go wrong with a good 2-4 kilo rod a 2500 reel and 10 pound braid, great setup for flathead, pinkies, bream etc. I have been fishing a tiny bit heavier lately but that would work great. Let us know if you need any specific rod/reel recommendations. Cheers
@@fishingmad yes ineed specifc rod and reel recommendations and wheny you fish with plastics do you just tie leader to braid or with a swivle cheers
When your fishing with soft plastics you wont be able to use a swivel. You will need to get comfertable with doing a braid to leader knot such as the double uni. I have a detailed vid on how that is done here ruclips.net/video/THIF6XjnZJo/видео.html which should help. I have been using the Savage black series rods and 1DFR rods paired with a stealth 2000 rell. However For reels its really hard to go past a shimano stradic 2500 or nasci 2500 if your on a tighter budget.
@@fishingmad thank you also can you use mono insted of leader thank you verry much been a great help
Yeah you can use straight through mono, but most would prefer using braid than a fluro leader. once you start catching this way you will see why. Braid is thinner and you feel the bites and have more control. Just takes some time getting used to setting up that way.