Thanks Key west! Funny I just happened to click on your channel a few days ago as well, enjoyed a few of your vids. Will be heading over to your end of the world next year which is exciting. The Keys look to be a ideal place to live.
great video, awesome fishing, tunes and commentary. It would be interesting to hear you talk about the ground/structure you're fishing and what you're seeing on the sounder. Well done on making the best of average conditions!
Great fishing, footage, andnice snapper. On the west coast of New Zealand north island winter water temperature is about 13C and during summer its 22C. The south-easterlies have been blowing so the water is slowly creeping up to 15C ,hoping for a good summer
Cheers mate, yea would love to get over to NZ one day. My wife has lots of family over there so should plan a trip one of these days. The Snapper and Kings you guys get are next level!
buddhaghosa Style bro ! Totally enjoy the difficulties of passion that’s wear gold lies . Rich or poor a day fishing is never a waste of time if food gets to the table.
I guess it's an Australasian snapper... In Oz and New Zealand we just call them Snapper and everyone just assumes these guys. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australasian_snapper www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=australian+snapper
Kudos for braving the wind. I'm lucky enough to live right on the coast (like a 20m walk) but I'm not very confident when it's blowing so the yak stays where it is. About how far out did you get on this trip?
Another great vid, some nice fish. Keep em coming my friend. Had to laugh contemplating about the wind, done that a few times. What was the second reel you were using?
Hello mate. If you're already doing what I am about to suggest, then forget what I've said. A mate of mine came in near the shore, fishing the edge of a bank in what seemed pretty flat calm. He was caught by a wave and rolled. No big deal until he pulled in his bungee straps holding his rods to his kayak. To his utter dismay, the water was really shallow where he was rolled and the rods broke. In their breaking, he lost his two reels too. All because he was putting the bungee straps on fairly low down so they were so "inconvenient" whilst reeling in. Since then, boh he, I and plenty of others have started tying a good piece of nylon cord (about 3mm thick) in a kind of figure 8 around the foot of the reels and the rods. Obviously, since doing this, no one has had a busted rod (pure luck of the draw), but if and when it does occur again, we should hopefully only lose the rods and not a ton of money's worth of reels too. Yeah, I fully realise you stow your gear before coming into the shore, but should you decide to go chasing around some shallow water it might be worth your while considering doing something similar. Loving the newer style of videos where we get to hear you talking, rather than just trying to lip read the words you're saying if you get snipped ;) Keep up the great work!!
The Jacket very fancy... well not really, just a cheep $10 spray jacket from Kmart. I had a better one but the zips had some metal in them and they corroded out over time. this cheep one has all plastic zips. I do want to invest in a better jacket at some point but anything that just blocks the wind does the job. Ah... just realised it may be the PFD you were asking about, its a NRS Zen. Cheers Rod
Superb filming, love the commentary too. Just love to see the Stealth never mind the fish although that's nice. The Bonito is bigger than most here, but that's the UK. Getting fished out slowly. What temperatures do you like? It's loads colder here & I'm still out there. Fish are slower though.
Thanks Patrick, yea Im sure you would laugh at what we call cold here in Queensland :) What we are waiting for water temp wise is for it to rise to around 24º+ then the mackerel will start to show up!
Hay mate, i know you are sponsored by Penn but do you think that the SSV is worth the extra money than the SSM? Also how is the externally mounted transducer going? does it get annoying? The new yak setup has me pretty jealous!!! Cheers, JD
Hi JD, I first started using the SpinfisherV because of the seals, which the SSM doesn't have. I know a few guys that use the SSM and they are relatively easy to keep going with their simple side plate that allows access to the inner working with out too much pulling apart... The SSV is a more modern real and has a nicer feel, good drag and with the seals keeps going much longer when getting dunked in the water from the kayak. So definitely worth the money in my opinion. Having the transducer external is working... Im happy with having to clip it on and it works great but I do sometimes think its slowing me down a bit drag wise... not that much really though. Cheers Rod
RoKKiT KiT They do sound like they are good reels and i have only heard good things about them, If they are as hardy as people say i think it might be a good choice to get one. The other question i had was what type of rig do you run for your dead baits? Cheers, JD
Yea I think you can't go wrong with the SSV. If money is not an issue check out the new Slammer III. Better in just about every way plus ipx6 rating. For dead baits check out this link from a mate in Coffs Harbour. Its very similar to what I use. ruclips.net/video/-aYThhzhWyQ/видео.html
I think everyone on the coast is hanging out for a good southerly. I'll be at Kingy Friday Saturday so if your down that way again and see an orange profisha say gday
Yea, just when you think the temps going up the northerly ramps up. Won't be long now before the wind can't stop the warm form creeping in... will keep an eye out for the orange ski. Cheers Rod
I love your work. You do an honest and simple work. Very enjoyable to watch your videos. Keep it up mate🐟🎣🇦🇺👍✌🍺
That looks like out waters with around a 15kt wind. Nice waters you have over there. One of my viewers recommended your channel. Glad I found it.
Key West Kayak Fishing love both your vids guys
Thanks Key west! Funny I just happened to click on your channel a few days ago as well, enjoyed a few of your vids. Will be heading over to your end of the world next year which is exciting. The Keys look to be a ideal place to live.
Love this style of video with the commentary etc... I look forward to every new video!
Agreed. This is the way to share with the viewers. A more personable level indeed.
Thanks Mate, will do my best to post regularly.
Me too and always🍺✌👍cheers guys.
great video, awesome fishing, tunes and commentary. It would be interesting to hear you talk about the ground/structure you're fishing and what you're seeing on the sounder. Well done on making the best of average conditions!
Thanks, Will try to get some good shots of the sounder for sure.
Great fishing, footage, andnice snapper. On the west coast of New Zealand north island winter water temperature is about 13C and during summer its 22C. The south-easterlies have been blowing so the water is slowly creeping up to 15C ,hoping for a good summer
Cheers mate, yea would love to get over to NZ one day. My wife has lots of family over there so should plan a trip one of these days. The Snapper and Kings you guys get are next level!
Hi I'm going to Sydney next week and fish my way north I MIT see you up there great video hard body's I have not got a fish with them
Fantastic video as usual. Keep them coming!
Another Awesome Video! Really enjoyed your vlog type video. Been thinking about possibly doing something similar in the near future. Tight Lines.....
Thanks Frank, good to know the talking isn't putting everyone off :)
cool Vid mate, always a consuming decision to head out when the wind is blowing at that hour of the morning.
great stuff as always, like the underwater shots at the end :)
Cheers mate, yea look too good to pass up a jump in, plus wanted to give the camera a go under water.
Worth the effort good job
"Fish taking drag"
Me: music to my ears 😁
Yep, Thats the sound!
buddhaghosa Style bro ! Totally enjoy the difficulties of passion that’s wear gold lies . Rich or poor a day fishing is never a waste of time if food gets to the table.
What type of snapper? It looks like what we call here in Florida a Grunt.
I guess it's an Australasian snapper... In Oz and New Zealand we just call them Snapper and everyone just assumes these guys. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australasian_snapper www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=australian+snapper
what type of line is on your ssv Penn reel (red braided line)? and what lb?
Great video keep them up!
Hey Bryce, thats 30lbs Spiderwire Code Red braid. Cheers Rod
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Kudos for braving the wind. I'm lucky enough to live right on the coast (like a 20m walk) but I'm not very confident when it's blowing so the yak stays where it is.
About how far out did you get on this trip?
20 metres sound pretty good! I ended up about 2kms out on this trip just following the reef line out.
Hi,
that model fishing rods you use?
Thanks.
Hi, in this video I use a Uglystik Platinum 7ft 5-8kg rod.
thanks
Some nice Snapper there. Sounds like you might have had a run in with Mr Kingfish. You should try closer in and say hello to the whales :)
Thanks! yep you could be right about the Kingfish, took off straight for structure thats for sure.
Another great vid, some nice fish. Keep em coming my friend. Had to laugh contemplating about the wind, done that a few times. What was the second reel you were using?
Cheers Mate, the second reel is a Penn Clash 4000.
Might need to upgrade snapper gear 30>40lbs braid mainline?
Like to keep it sporting😅
Love the vids Rokkit Kit, also I really like the music but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Is it somewhere on soundcloud?
Love the vids!What's the spin combo you're using to catch those snapper?
Hey Jayme, its a Penn Clash 4000 with 20lbs braid with an Uglystik Platinum 7ft 5-8kg rod. Cheers Rod
Thanks legend. Just ordered my own Stealth Fisha 500...can't wait to get on the water.
What type of braid mate?
The coloured braid is off eBay, look up agepochfishing surprisingly good and dirt cheap.
Hello mate. If you're already doing what I am about to suggest, then forget what I've said.
A mate of mine came in near the shore, fishing the edge of a bank in what seemed pretty flat calm. He was caught by a wave and rolled. No big deal until he pulled in his bungee straps holding his rods to his kayak. To his utter dismay, the water was really shallow where he was rolled and the rods broke. In their breaking, he lost his two reels too. All because he was putting the bungee straps on fairly low down so they were so "inconvenient" whilst reeling in. Since then, boh he, I and plenty of others have started tying a good piece of nylon cord (about 3mm thick) in a kind of figure 8 around the foot of the reels and the rods. Obviously, since doing this, no one has had a busted rod (pure luck of the draw), but if and when it does occur again, we should hopefully only lose the rods and not a ton of money's worth of reels too. Yeah, I fully realise you stow your gear before coming into the shore, but should you decide to go chasing around some shallow water it might be worth your while considering doing something similar.
Loving the newer style of videos where we get to hear you talking, rather than just trying to lip read the words you're saying if you get snipped ;)
Keep up the great work!!
What kind of jacket were you wearing? Awesome videos as always brahh!
The Jacket very fancy... well not really, just a cheep $10 spray jacket from Kmart. I had a better one but the zips had some metal in them and they corroded out over time. this cheep one has all plastic zips. I do want to invest in a better jacket at some point but anything that just blocks the wind does the job. Ah... just realised it may be the PFD you were asking about, its a NRS Zen. Cheers Rod
Nice
nice size snapper mate, good on ya for getting out there on a shitty looking day
Cheers Samuel, yea a little windy but turned out to be a pretty good day.
Superb filming, love the commentary too. Just love to see the Stealth never mind the fish although that's nice. The Bonito is bigger than most here, but that's the UK. Getting fished out slowly. What temperatures do you like? It's loads colder here & I'm still out there. Fish are slower though.
Thanks Patrick, yea Im sure you would laugh at what we call cold here in Queensland :) What we are waiting for water temp wise is for it to rise to around 24º+ then the mackerel will start to show up!
What is around when the Mackerel aren't? 24 degrees sounds lovely! Perhaps I should emigrate.....
Nice video man! What size penn clash reel were those snapper caught on? and what pound test line?
Thanks! The Penn Clash is a 4500 with 20lbs braid.
Hay mate,
i know you are sponsored by Penn but do you think that the SSV is worth the extra money than the SSM?
Also how is the externally mounted transducer going? does it get annoying? The new yak setup has me pretty jealous!!!
Cheers,
JD
Hi JD, I first started using the SpinfisherV because of the seals, which the SSM doesn't have. I know a few guys that use the SSM and they are relatively easy to keep going with their simple side plate that allows access to the inner working with out too much pulling apart... The SSV is a more modern real and has a nicer feel, good drag and with the seals keeps going much longer when getting dunked in the water from the kayak. So definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Having the transducer external is working... Im happy with having to clip it on and it works great but I do sometimes think its slowing me down a bit drag wise... not that much really though. Cheers Rod
RoKKiT KiT They do sound like they are good reels and i have only heard good things about them, If they are as hardy as people say i think it might be a good choice to get one.
The other question i had was what type of rig do you run for your dead baits?
Cheers,
JD
Yea I think you can't go wrong with the SSV. If money is not an issue check out the new Slammer III. Better in just about every way plus ipx6 rating.
For dead baits check out this link from a mate in Coffs Harbour. Its very similar to what I use. ruclips.net/video/-aYThhzhWyQ/видео.html
Thanks for that, i might have to make up a few rigs as the water is getting warmer :)
Cheers
What part of Australia do Yu live in
Hey Mate, Im on the Gold Coast.
RoKKiT KiT ok mate I'm in wa
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I think everyone on the coast is hanging out for a good southerly. I'll be at Kingy Friday Saturday so if your down that way again and see an orange profisha say gday
Yea, just when you think the temps going up the northerly ramps up. Won't be long now before the wind can't stop the warm form creeping in... will keep an eye out for the orange ski. Cheers Rod
Rokkit could you do a draw my life?
Man I have seen some great draw my life vids that for sure... I would give it a go, but maybe some time down the track.
Anyone agree that fishing like this in those australian waters take BIG balls ?!
Haha, they are not so big after sitting in cold water for a few hours on the kayak :)
I live in Kingscliff
voice crack alert
Ha, well I'm 38 this year... starting to think i'm stuck with this croaky voice :)