Better than the Bay - Quest for the 50cm Redfin

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2 жыл бұрын

My quest for the 50cm redfin continues coming painfully close over the past few years. Were back on tranquil waters, enjoying the surrounding nature and of course the epic fishing which begs the question is this better than the bay. No swell, great scenery and plenty of fish.
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Пікірлер: 127

@theowenssailingdiary5239 2 жыл бұрын

Constellation prize? Haha. All those stars are yours. Great video.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

LOL thank you, seems like everyone pickup on that

@miketruong0808 Жыл бұрын

Holy moly, what an amazing fishing session. Am watching this in winter but it’s fired me up and can’t wait to visit the res. Never been there but when I do if I can catch one or two of those decent reddies I’ll be a happy man. Thanks for sharing your vid.

@thebluepill1496 2 жыл бұрын

You're a star, the "Constellation Prize". Good one!

@MattDRT0358 Жыл бұрын

Love this

@badass.bob1 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your channel for quite some time now and love your videos. World class stuff.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

That's very Much appreciated! I'm glad you enjoy the content, lots of good stuff one the way.

@threebrothers3874 2 жыл бұрын

That was me he gave me the fish

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Was great to meet you guys out there, I hope you had a nice meal with those reddies.

@jaredbuttigieg 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Alan!!! I still cant get over how much of a beast your kayak is.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jared, yeah its such a nice fishing platform. Made some minor upgrades lately too which ill show soon. Nothing major but things that will make a big difference

@travishurst1772 2 жыл бұрын

That's insane keep the great content up and i cant wait for more redfin videos

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis !! Will do

@hansulrichjohner2694 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like epic fishing on your river, with 5 little lures on one line and small gorgeous red fin!

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its fantastic, minimal gear needed and plenty of good fish to be caught,

@anewrealm 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, best Reddys I've seen caught for ages!!!

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah there were some very decent ones caught on that session.

@Toobeez1 2 жыл бұрын

Mate you are a top bloke always fun to watch and kind sharing the fish :)

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Really appreciate the kind feedback.

@joecalovic 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy session Alan, must have been awesome fun on the light stuff! Enjoy your feed mate!

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe, it was pretty awesome out there

@jordythebassist 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of reddies in the res never ceases to amaze me, we've all been taking home so many fish for so many weekends and it never seems to put a dent in their numbers. Awesome sized fish too mate, Melton must be the hidden crown jewell for big Vic Redfin

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, its been incredibly productive. The reddies must be in massive numbers but also really encouraging to see the other native species numbers doing quite well too. I wreckon that 50 might be in there, or maybe thats the one i dropped LOL

@jordythebassist 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad I know Frank got one recently that would have been bloody close to 50! I am also surprised by how many Yellas there seem to be in there too, great sign for the future.

@FutureSerialKiller 2 жыл бұрын

This has inspired me to save up for a fishing kayak.. looks like great fun

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

You should! Kayaks are amazing and allow you to reach areas holding fish

@martindekorte6732 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome session Alan 👏👍 Hopefully I make it over to the res one day , looks like great fun .

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Martin, yeah its a great spot very underrated and should get better once the recently stocked fish flourish

@marioscarpuzza9810 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Alan that's a stunning session on the redfin. All big ones absolutely incredible what a beauty. I'm sorry you lost a really big one at the beginning but I'm sure you'll catch him next time. Tight lines ciao ciao 😃💪💪🤙🤙

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Mario, yeah i think that big one would have either been a very very decent redfin or a yellowbelly, but was still amazing to be out there and catch some great fish. The barwon should be firing up soon !!

@victorbitter583 2 жыл бұрын

Salt o the earth Al. You're a star . Good onya mate, cheers.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@BlaedJ 2 жыл бұрын

That is the Lamborghini of hobies hahah P.S loved the generosity at the end there, exactly what we need in times like these 🙏

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah i love the PA14 i have and have just completed some very minor upgrades to it aswell. Im always happy to share knowledge and catches, great to spread some positivity and see others enjoy themselves too

@michalesinclair5274 2 жыл бұрын

Great session fellas

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! It sure was

@thejulesfather 2 жыл бұрын

Nice session :)

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@heathbonnici6972 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing catches, thats a lot bigger then my biggest redfin

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heath, what is the size of your biggest redfin ?

@philipvassallo6795 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Allan looks like U had lots of fun and good on for sharing the fish that's oresome pity I don't like fresh water fishing cheers

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip

@starella898 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing catches

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@nicolaasvanroosendael697 19 сағат бұрын

lake mokoan back in the day and eildon 1 to 2 kg fish big water equals bigger fish

@joelvivian5581 2 жыл бұрын

Far out what a session. I wish blue rock lake fished this well

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !! Yeah Blue Rock is a beautiful place but can be really hard going

@lukejustin9116 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta get down there myself an have a crack.. I'm from bendigo so it's not really my local but only an hour an half or so away

@drunkenbushman Жыл бұрын

Always cool seeing fish caught in water so close to home. Only done land based here myself but never caught any

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

You can catch some good ones there land based too !!

@drunkenbushman Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad You sure can, seen plenty of people posting their catches, just need to sort of figure out what im not doing right.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Whats your setup, might be able to share a few tips for you

@drunkenbushman Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad Ive got a shimano catana 702 with a sienna 2500 reel. just bought a nasci 2500 but havnt put it on yet. J braid x8 I think i went 6lb and mainly use soft plastics or lures.

@tezzaskayakfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Legends.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry

@hansulrichjohner2694 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video!! I propose you another goal for fishing red fin, we always try to catch as many below 20cm as possible, this is a completely different way of fishing, we were allowed to use 5 hooks on one line, this makes a good catch of small red fins, if you do try it, go to places where a lot of birds are diving to the water. They are best to eat, remember the "Millers Wife" recipe.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Ah very interesting strategy, the smaller ones are supposed to be better eating aren't they,

@hansulrichjohner2694 2 жыл бұрын

The smaller ones are definitely more tender, yes, but this is not the only reason, small redfins live in scools close to the surface, if you find them, look out for birds, small red fins bite very easily and sometimes they fall into a feeding frenzy so you can catch them in the multidozends, a very exciting fishing. An old friend of mine used to catch 100 to 150 small red fins in like two hours after work. Big red fins often stay at the bottom of deeper water, say 3 to 10 meters.

@mmmbass6068 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to catch monster reddies - and I’m lucky enough to have caught a few - hit the best lakes May, June, July. You can get them pretty shallow too.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and agreed the big ones at that time of year for sure

@johnsipolis 2 жыл бұрын

That was a good session again Alan, some great fish caught there, is that part salt and fresh water or just fresh, i don't know too much about that species. Looks like it gets pretty busy, the other kayaks get pretty close. Good stuff Alan.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yeah this is a reservoir full freshwater. Here you get species like redfin, yellowbelly, estuary perch and carp.

@wiskipete 2 жыл бұрын

I was out in mornington first time in Port Phillip on a titan mk2 very scary at first but then turned around and stayed near the marina .caught couple of squids talk about baptism by fire to the extreme

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Was it choppy when you went out or did you just find the stability of the Mk2 yak not so good. Great that you at least broke it in with a few squid

@wiskipete 2 жыл бұрын

Waa choppy out pass the pier the mk2 was good I pointed the front into the chop and stayed in one spot and got use to

@wiskipete 2 жыл бұрын

Near rosebud now much calm here

@wiskipete 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad I found her very stable ,when I pointed the front into the waves .and power up the wave it would then slam down .not an expert at it but for the first time out it was a bit scary at first.

@leslyons2723 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Alan great catching redfin I havnt done that since I left Shepparton as a kid great fun is it the same rule as in nsw can't put them back how do you cook yours .

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Les, yeah around Vic its recommended not to put redfin back. I like to fillet them and cook them in quite simple ways. Either flour, butter, lemon, salt and pepper, or crumb them with pancos crumbs, plus a pre made lemon, herb pepper mix. Simply yet very delicious

@Shiruba.60 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they cleaned up the area near the gun club and the tracks down to the water. It was disgusting when i was there before Christmas. Stunning on the water - shame, this are a could be a prime family fishing destination if the relevant management parties cared about the pollution on the land, access and development of facilities. Love your vids in this area though - i didn't know they had bass or cod here! great video!

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy !! Its greatly appreciated. I agree with 100% this location is a real missed opportunity. Local councils could do a lot to make this area so nice for families and local anglers and we are starved of good land based and kayak spots in the area. I have been requesting improvements to key fishing bodies for better land based angling, kayak launch spots and tidy up of places like melton res, but they seem to spin you in circles. Itys complex with to many parties involved and nothing ever really gets done which is a real shame.

@Shiruba.60 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks for replying Alan. I have been told to go to water west, then Melton council then back to city west water. It's infuriating.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, ive had the same plus I deal with key fishing bodies at state level and they too seem to spin around in circles.

@m8sonamish 5 ай бұрын

i was out there today and didnt get any big reddies biggest was about 35cm but i did get a cracking 46cm yella

@fishingmad 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the big reddies seem to be on the decline there with the natives starting to flourish. Ive been catching a few solid yellas and cod but i too havent caught a big reddie there for a little while

@woowoowoocom 2 жыл бұрын

Nice session. Cracking fish. Curious, though. It looks like you're south of the rail bridge, which I thought was prohibited, with the power boaters claiming exclusive rights. (Mind you, I thought they weren't allowed north of the bridge, but they regularly hoon around, making waves for kayakers) Have the rules changed? I've never been quite game to go far beyond the bridge. Has anyone ever been told to leave that area?

@DCJiuJitsuGeelong 2 жыл бұрын

rippa vid mate

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@PeterKavelj-yq5qs 10 ай бұрын

Can you tell us where is that reservoire can you fish of the bank thanks for all other information 🤗🤗

@hashimnajmi4482 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome session mate👍.....where is this place?

@Schlegzy 2 жыл бұрын

Dad and I got a 43cm redfin, getting there 😂

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats 43cm is a great redfin well done. Youll prob beat me to the 50cm one

@steeevvvee Жыл бұрын

Mate I'm going next week, im so suprised by the quality of fish 5 mins from home

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yeah very surprising system, some great fish there. It has been a tad quiet this year compared to previous years. im not sure why

@steeevvvee Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad I've had the same issue down the golbourn, last couple of trips but hey fishing is better than not, see you out there one day

@jackosfishingadventures6488 2 жыл бұрын

Mad vid and your a legend for chopping out that bloke,and what river is it if ya don't mind me asking is it werribee river? Cheers

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !! Yeah Werribee river in Melton area

@jackosfishingadventures6488 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@zhaorachael8865 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video! Would you mind sharing the location?

@2blokes1boat54 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how you get to this spot? Also heard you have to stay north of the railway bridge

@paulterbizan2505 7 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, how do you access the Melton reservoir with your kayak? Cheers Paul

@fishingmad 6 ай бұрын

End of Clakes road

@blakerobison5964 2 жыл бұрын

Can u do a tutorial on how to use soft plastics please, I have always wondered?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Id recommend having a look at this video, it should really help. The technique is very similar between species kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b89xfqyr2tvdmXU.html I also do a lot of tutorials and workshops in our members area fishingmad.com.au/member hope that helps.

@blakerobison5964 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks mate 👍🏼

@kettlebells-ez9xi 2 жыл бұрын

Was everyone part of your group or did they see you doing good so they came over

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, was only a couple of us, tend to draw a bit of a crowd these days, LOL. Always happy to say hello and help out fellow kayakers

@davidlowe1975 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, brilliant video!!! What lake is this called?

@danmurphy5889 2 жыл бұрын

Melton reservoir

@imauzziefromkfc8719 2 жыл бұрын

Is that Melton res

@2blokes1boat54 2 жыл бұрын

Where is this mate??? Looks nice 👍

@Luke-bt3nm 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Melton wier but in not 100% sure

@michaelpapp7371 2 жыл бұрын

Silly question Is there a restriction on boats where you are or do you like kayaks instead

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

I like to mix things up, I try to keep rotating content from kayak, boat, land base and occasional jet ski to keep the content refreshed and entertaining. My fav is prob the kayak though.

@charlescalvert2562 Жыл бұрын

where is the res

@djinn201 2 жыл бұрын

@fishingmad hey Allan what time did the bite go off it's head

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

About 6.30

@robbeythecarpenter8493 2 жыл бұрын

Then .... Than ??

@travisjohnson2462 2 жыл бұрын

What year and model Pro Angler have you got

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

2019 PA 14

@sapturner Жыл бұрын

Just wanting to know about the brand of your kayak.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Hobie pro Angler 14

@PUSH_PULL_sc 2 жыл бұрын

What rod were you using?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

I had 2 rods with me. Outfit 1 was a shimano Zodias ML paired with a Vanford 2500 then 2nd outfit is a Millers Brawler paired with a Shimano Twin power 2500 FD, both very very good combos

@paskaleetsoukalas 2 жыл бұрын

1st viewer

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Well done !! Thanks

@mikhailkoslovskiy7860 2 жыл бұрын

yes yes..god aussie boys...nice lake..nice stripe perch..yes yes..she cook..haha...big drinks for you...vodka

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mikhail, yes it was very very good. Cheers

@Grievous- 2 жыл бұрын

I almost prefer these river trips over the bay.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it gets like that sometimes. Great scenery, no swell and plenty of good fish. Its great to mix it up

@MentalHeathLive 2 жыл бұрын

Do the redfin taste good out of there?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, they taste great

@anthonyb5625 2 жыл бұрын

Stonker!

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, sure was some good size ones

@michaelnarres3541 2 жыл бұрын

I can't keep watching your vids if you continue to say constellation prize lol

@joshuapratt1983 2 жыл бұрын

Fishing gippsland (reelin in gippy ) On face book jump on it awsome group would love your vids on there

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Done, ill jump on the page and join shortly. Always feel free to share vids, Im happy to send you links on any particular vids you think people on your page will enjoy.