LAND BASED FISHING FOR BEGINNERS

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Land based fishing for beginners. An easy step by step guide to help you catch more fish with important tips and techniques. This video is ideal for those new to fishing or beginners looking to increase your fishing knowledge.
COVERING how to fish and fishing basics in the following steps
Rod setup
Reel and line setup
running sinker and leaders
Accessories including rod holders, pliers, scissors and bells
Baits including pilchards scrub worms and maggots
Bait presentation
how to cast and basic casting technique
reeling in a fish
good fish handling
staying within catch and size limits
successful simple repetitive techniques and having fun whilst fishing
Enjoy the video and make sure you subscribe to the channel. You can follow our awesome fishing adventures by kayak, boat, land & jet ski with lures & bait to catch local saltwater, freshwater, and estuary fish species. The channel is fun, relatable, and features world class fishing action and tips.
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@juliustetevano6113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. I never paid attention to my dads lessons as a kid. Thought it was boring lol. Now I'm older and see the light, I realise how fun fishing is. The old man's passed away now so I have to teach myself. Thank you :)

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julius, Im glad you found it helpful. Hopefully it will help you getting onto a few good ones out there.

@Alex-km8ec 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad Have you had any luck fishing that spot with plastics?

@ruizhang9040 Жыл бұрын

Same

@alessandro_148 Жыл бұрын

Same but it was fun

@301cameosis Ай бұрын

That's why fathers are important

@ShroomFishing 3 жыл бұрын

@8:25 "We gonna let this go guy right now" - Alan 2021 😆 Love it haha

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't fascinating how you can talk for 10 minutes on KZfaq vids 99% is spot on but you stuff up a couple of words and everyone notices LOL Gives me something to work on.

@magnetshowdotheywork Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the awesome tips, I'm going down to Busselton, WA in a few days and wanted to learn a little about fishing before I go and make a fool of myself. This has definitely increased my confidence tenfold. Subscribed.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Awesome, there is heaps of helpful beginner fishing guides on the channel im sure you will enjoy

@chrizk.9343 9 ай бұрын

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzfaq.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

@rosskilpatrick934 3 жыл бұрын

just loving your easy to follow tips. well done.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross, that's really appreciated. Lots of good and helpful content on the way so stay tuned.

@pointingtojesusministry1405 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, great instructional video, keep them coming.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah had a great response to this one, so I think a few more of these will be on the way soon.

@heathbonnici6972 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video for beginners. Well done FishingMad

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍Glad you enjoyed it

@chiweesen6229 3 жыл бұрын

Good educational video Alan. Always sharing. Thanks.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

@joedennehy386 2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice, especially the fluorocarbon. Great stuff

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I have a vid about targeting bream with soft plastics and lures that goes through all the basics and setup that will be ready in about a week which you may also find helpful

@melbournegirldiaries1317 3 жыл бұрын

Love this yes 🙌🏼 the land

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it !!

@refaiabdeen5943 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mate.

@Doodsy1975 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. We all start fishing of the banks and piers, and it's great to see your daughter enjoying it too.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren👍, I thought it was time to do a back to basic vid, which has been really well received. Im 90% through editing the final pat of our Western Port trip so that will air early next week. Prob some of the best catches will be on that one.

@zulninoCR Жыл бұрын

What brand n size hook that u prefer for estuary fishing?

@PAPDOG1973 2 жыл бұрын

Well done mate - thanks

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 Thank you

@martingray8350 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate thanks

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, Glad you enjoyed it

@jaredbuttigieg 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vedeo Alan!!! Great to see a video getting back to basics, really useful tips in there!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jared, Yeah its been a pretty extravagant year so far. East Gippsland chasing bream and Western port chasing sharks. I had many messages from followers saying they were really missing some local back to basic stuff. So i was happy to put this together and will try and features more stuff at this level at a consistent basis. Funny how land base fishing for small pinkies can be more popular than catching 10 pound sharks. LOL

@jaredbuttigieg 3 жыл бұрын

Yea thats pretty strange Lol. I dont care what type of fishing it is, I love it.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !! I really appreciate the ongoing support. Yeah I find it fascinating what people are keen to watch and click on. Some of our best vids have had the least amount of views. I think people just enjoy whats relatable.

@jaredbuttigieg 3 жыл бұрын

Yea that could be the reason why.

@AliyahSky3 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this video, i appreciate you,happy fishing to you too.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@mjneil Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, had no idea where to start this has helped heaps

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Mobijub 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that spots have changed quite a bit.. remembered it was just a sand bank and garbage every where. Looks like a fantastic spot now. Nice catch, never got anything but bream and flatheads.

@hungdo4614 3 жыл бұрын

Great staff Alan!!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@MS-jl4ic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy I really appreciate this video. I am going on my first fishing trip with family and friends and want to impress the ladies with the info you have provided 👍🏾

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome, hopefully the tips help to impress the ladies.

@marwaabbas6234 5 ай бұрын

I like your fishing tutorials and I sometimes fish in same spot😂😂

@fishingmad 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@isaachaber4379 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips Alan. Very helpful. Great job 👏🏻👍🏻

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Isaac. You wouldn't believe this was the morning after we caught up. And I was there for 45 minutes. I probably should have taken you here instead of the Nong. I'm sure we will have plenty of more opportunities. Lets try and pencil something in May.

@isaachaber4379 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad no worries, sounds awesome. keep me posted

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

will do

@slashnine Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the good informations :)

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Your welcome !!

@ludegodine6271 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks the video watching this to teach my daughters to fish cant wait

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, I hope it helps your daughters to catch a few good ones. Lots of other helpful content on the channel and our members area too.

@geeb115 2 жыл бұрын

Boy, its so great to learn about fishing from the TF2 sniper

@Mike-ry4ti Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mrfishingarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing idea

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@nghiaphan5025 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful videos thank you.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@robertharrowfield9268 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for us new to and not that good yet at fishing . cheers mate ..

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Robert 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

@rodizzle2063 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly !!

@hasandzib3541 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan Could you please make a video on setting the rod like adding the stones hook etc.... I would really appreciate it Thanks

@nanaluke Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@MNHAnglerFish 3 жыл бұрын

Good fishing spots,

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that ones a great one, plenty of fishing opportunities all year round

@3runjosh 5 ай бұрын

good one Alan

@fishingmad 5 ай бұрын

Thanks !!

@ryansantiano5837 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan for always making informative contents about fishing here in VIC. Me and my son are your avid subscribers and just beginners in this hobby this video has covered all the things we need to get started. May I know what’s the best time to cast a line in this area?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

H Ryan, you are very welcome and thanks for being avid followers of the channel. Honestly I have generally done better at this spot fishing an hour before peak of high tide and fishing the first hour or two of run out tide. Its less snaggy and also i think the fish come in to eat of the rocks whilst the water level is higher. I hope that helps and again thanks to you and your son for following the channel . We also have a members area which may be helpful if your beginning as we do lots of workshops, tackle talks and giveaways.

@tomskmtmathew 2 жыл бұрын

awesome, looking forward to my first trip out, post lockdown

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Yeah me to 100%. I think we all deserve some needed time outside with fishing and freedom. Lets hope its soon

@tomskmtmathew 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad Have watched and liked a few of your videos (inspiring and highly educational), am learning the 'knots' of fishing in front of a computer, need to put it to test in the real world .... baby steps ...one at a time

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Im glad your finding the content helpful. Hopefully a bit of practice now with the knots and rigs will serve you well for when your back out fishing.

@damianzeate977 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, always good to see parents taking their kids out for a session.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

100% some of my most memorable sessions have been out fishing with my kids. Great to get them of the devices aswell.

@SMLD3ViL Жыл бұрын

Nice video, thank you. Good tips. Care to make one on catch and release? Tips on what to get and how to release? Thank you.

@peteh7966 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you and your daughter out having some fun. She was great in front of the camera, probably have her own channel soon? Some good tips in there, I think it's important that people take their rubbish, including any tags or tangled line, home, or at least put in them in a bin on the way out. I'm amazed at how people manage to carry full bait bags, bottles etc to the fishing spot, but aren't able to carry them back to car to be disposed of properly :-(

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Pete. I've caught some amazing fish over the past few months but nothing beats catching a few good fish with your kids. My 8 year old boy caught a 35cm reddie on a soft plastic the other day. His autistic and it was probably my favourite fishing moment of all time. You make some amazing points about people leaving rubbish like bags, line and so on. Ill make sure that I give that a mention in one of my next vids as its very important. I cleaned up the west gate area on clean up Australia day and was amazed at the volume of rubbish.

@peteh7966 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad Great memories being made - awesome.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

100% ive got the photo of him holding the reddie on the wall

@djteeke 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Alan, could you do a video on factors that make for a when and where and why you would chose a place to fish?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, ill try and put something together in the coming weeks

@SaMaNtHa.2023 2 жыл бұрын

Yes plz

@KieranShort 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. Knots! Thats a good thing to learn when starting up. I'm still useless at them.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was hopeless at them too when i started. Plenty of good knot and rig videos on the channel. Honestly learn the uni and double uni and it will cover a massive range of knots for you.

@lilpeteryo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a beginner but I love these type of videos well done!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@AnRandomKid Жыл бұрын

Tysm I now know

@bhchu3 Жыл бұрын

Instant sub

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Awesome, welcome to the channel. Heaps of helpful vids that I'm sure you will enjoy

@stavio12 3 ай бұрын

This is the best video I've seen for beginner fishing. Very helpful mate, you covered everything from rod and reel to bells and rod holders. I work long hours and most weekends so when I do have time I tend to catch up on sleep and end up going fishing around late morning to mid afternoon which I found out is a bad time to fish. Have you got any tips for fishing during those times, Thanks Alan and love your videos they are very helpful.

@fishingmad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Im glad you enjoyed the vid. Land based fishing can be tough sometimes especially during the middle of the day. Couple of quick tips, try and fish around tide changes, if your not getting bites reduce the size of your bait, hooks and sinker, use berley if possible. Make sure you take a variety of baits and always target what's in season. I hope that helps,

@stavio12 3 ай бұрын

@@fishingmad Thanks, will try all those things. Awesome.

@mattlam7316 3 жыл бұрын

Great daddy!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Grievous- 3 жыл бұрын

*Dad Joke Alert* Great video mate!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@rickygomes7895 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I not sure you mentioned earlier or not regarding rod holders I like your rod holder which you were holding on your left hand. May I know from where can I buy that type of rod holder ? Thanks mate.

@Deuwl 4 ай бұрын

I was wondering if you can do another video on how you tied the hook to the line with that contraption at the end of the hook. How you got the hook off the fish etc. Other than that, great video. I'm thinking of going to West bridge too to try and fish in the Yarra myself.

@rozobrien8271 Жыл бұрын

Can you use lures when fishing from the bank?

@likimybalsax Жыл бұрын

Where gonna let this go guy right now 🤣

@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH 3 жыл бұрын

This was my favourite spot

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its a great spot. Very snaggy at times, ive lost the odd big snapper and gummy on the rocks. Bit seasonally you can catch a whole variety of fish there.

@HinduPAGANcowpissdrinkerRAKESH 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad runny sinker does the job

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

yeah it sure does. The paternoster works really well there too

@wazheamadman6086 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate I always find it hard to know what size sinker to use . I fish in an estuary some times current can be pretty hard, lots of bream, whiting and flatted mainly that we have caught here .

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome, Estuary fishing can be great fun with baits and soft plastics.

@8dison Ай бұрын

Hey, Thank you for this, this video alone already pointed me in the right direction. I am new to Australia and would really love to start fishing, what do you think of KMart rods? I think the area I am living in mainly has dusky flatheads and breams, I don't have a boating license but plan to get one eventually so for now I will be doing on shore fishing, Thanks!

@fishingmad Ай бұрын

Im glad this was helpful. KMart rods are fine I did a video on Kmart rods which you can see here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b858ZLx2m7y0eKc.html there are always better options but they get the job done.

@manaya1976 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, my son and I love watching your videos. I've tried fishing there many times, but no luck. My friend really wants to catch trevalli, as it brings back memories of fishing with his nonno, where would be the best place to target them in the coming weeks? I want to take him out. All the best mate

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your enjoying the channel. I find areas like Geelong and Queenscliff are often the most productive for trevally. Caught plenty of them of cunningham pier a few weeks back. Hope that helps

@manaya1976 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thank you very much. We will have to try those areas.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, Good luck !!

@David-st8te 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, lol. Just notice that your fishing day at West Gate is cloudy whereas that day I fished it was about 30+ degree. A lady at BFC told me that you can’t catch anything when it is too hot.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, I think the lady in BCF needs to get out a bit more. You can catch fish consistently in all weather conditions. Some of my best days fishing have been in hot sunny and clear days. Overcast can be a huge advantage when lure fishing as you spook fish less but otherwise it shouldn't really matter especially when bait fishing.

@David-st8te 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad Hey Alan, just come to reply. Thanks. I agreed with you. BTW. My son and caught a 34cm Pinky at Dockland on bluebait that some one left at the Lorimere street. Lol. Love ❤️ your share of expertise. I remember when I live in South Melbourne there is a garden... can’t remember now where you can get some work. PS. Your daughter will have her own channel sooner than you think. 👍

@robbiefishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy this is absolutely fantastic. As a novice saltnwater fisherman I feel as though I could go there, do what you said and feel confident that I might catch something. Excellent video. Well done.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robbie. I really appreciate the kind feedback. PS keep up the great work on your channel. Will have to catch up again one of these days.

@magnetshowdotheywork Жыл бұрын

I saw this comment and decided to click on your channel by chance, and I've got to say I'm a huge fan. You do a great job at what you do. Love it.

@rzaheers 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. I have been following your fishing guide since I started fishing in Australia. Can you please provide more tips for fishing Snook ie best spot near Melbourne, gear and bait. Thanks

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

No problems, and thanks for following its much appreciated. I catch heaps of snook with soft plastics and shallow diving hard body lures. Great spots to target them include st kilda pier, princess pier, all around the shallows of port melb on a kayak, campbells cove, and plenty of spots around geelong and corio. Baits for them can be a little hit and miss. Silver coloured shallow diving lures prob my goto for them. Have a look at this which might be helpful kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipmkdpmS1MuthWQ.html cheers

@yorkshireoz9416 4 ай бұрын

You didn't say what size & type of hook used. What is the best size hook for KG Whiting, long shank??

@fishingmad 4 ай бұрын

For KG Whiting I use a size 6 long shank or circle hook, pretty sure thats what I was using in this vid too. .

@Benno828282 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use soft plastics there? I usually find it weedy and hard to get the cast distance.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Using soft plastics can be really challenging there as its really snaggy and lots of rocks. Ive caught plenty of fish with plastics but some key tips is just to do a continual slow roll and not let the plastic stay on the bottom for to long, and go on days where the wind is at your back so you can cast further. I can cast a 1/16 jig head 30 or 40 meters easily with the right wind conditions. I hope that helps

@CHS_BLue Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, just moved to aus from nz and plan to do heaps of fishing since I’ve been wanting to forever , gonna buy my first rod, few things if you can clarify: always keep the line strength less than your rod strength? And baitcasters seem easy to use would you recommend those? Is there a stigma about baitcasters and spin rods like automatic and manual cars or something?

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

100% go with a spin rod over a baitcaster. They are so much easier to use and really work better for inshore species in our bays like snapper, flathead whiting etc. For a good allround rod look a something like a 7 foot 2-4 kilo paired with a 2500 size reel and 10lb braid. That will allow you to target heaps of different stuff in both salt and freshwater. We have a members area which has really detailed instructional guides on what gear to get, how to set them up and how to target all of our local species so that might be really helpful to as your starting here. Hope that helps

@CHS_BLue Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad yeah man that helps heaps, I’m also in Victoria western burbs so I just found your channel but it should help a lot that you fish in Victoria as well. I’ve actually talked to a few locals who said there’s not much freshwater spots is that true? I heard the Werribee River / Wangaratta is really good. But yeah I plan to start off the rocks at first, but would like to definitely definitely try freshwater fishing it looks mad fun, might just be a long way to get to them.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

There is heaps of options if your willing to travel an hour. Have a look at this website which will be a massive help 250 location guides in Victoria of fishing spots. fishingmad.com.au/locations we also have a members area with maps and reports which can be really helpful.

@evanroser1867 4 ай бұрын

Hey Alan, Do you reckon a Shimano Catana coupled with a Daiwa Aird 2500LT is ok for land based soft plastics fishing for a beginner? I'm running 8lb braid with a 6lb leader. Thanks Evan

@fishingmad 4 ай бұрын

Yes that will be perfectly fine. Prob better off getting an Aird rod/reel combo or a Catana Rod/Reel combo as they pair perfectly.

@evanroser1867 4 ай бұрын

@fishingmad Thanks Alan. I upgraded to an Abu Garcia Veritas 4. Cheers

@woowoowoocom 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, what do you reckon is the story with those trevs? The fins look damaged, even missing!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that a really good question, I noticed exactly the same thing. I know trevally are very prone to parasites, not sure if that has anything to do with it.

@Hahehhwgajshah72726.. 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video mate.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it !!!

@user-rc7kn5wp2k 3 ай бұрын

thats were my dad caught his first fish as a kid hahaha

@fishingmad 3 ай бұрын

Yeah its a great spot, my kids caught there first fish there too

@paulgenevincent5564 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, how do you get down to that spot near the westgate.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Lorimar street

@paulgenevincent5564 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks mate, I love your fishing videos keep it up!!!

@mehmetaydinoglu4108 3 жыл бұрын

i was there last week and ran across school of salmon, got 2 for a feed. No need to get greedy 😂😇

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mehmet, yeah I've come across a few big schools of salmon there over the years and some big ones to. So good when they come through. Hopefully we will see a lot more of them down there as we head into winter. Thanks !!

@ronmb81 3 жыл бұрын

2:40 where did you get those rod holders from, especially the tube one? cheers

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

They were picked up from my local tackle store, so I cant send you any links. Something like this might do www.trellys.com.au/products/afn-telescopic-rod-rest?_pos=2&_sid=b4c8a7f2e&_ss=r&ref=fishingmad . I belive the tube one was from Trellys and the other from BCF. I also have a chair rod holder from Annaconda

@ronmb81 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks for the info 👍🏼

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

anytime

@bigg490 3 жыл бұрын

What were the black bits all over the trevally please?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of the small silver trevally we catch here have those black spots and markings on them. Trevally can also suffer badly from parasites.

@jay.kasaraneni4713 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, Just wanted to know what time u think is the best to fish there. Is it worth going there at sunset? Or is afternoon still fine?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Ive found morning during peak high tide seems to be the best. Im guessing thats because fish will come close in and eat near the rocks.

@jay.kasaraneni4713 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks a lot mate.

@goodi1638 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. how about showing beginners how to remove the hook . Thank you

@sakenamohamad7852 2 жыл бұрын

hello i just want to ask if your yosing a sircle hook

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was using circle hooks.

@joelvivian5581 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate great video! I'm thinking of swapping out my mono for braid to landbase fish at lang lang. Do you think it is worth it? I've never used it before.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, anytime I fish with lures or soft plastics I 100% use braid. Its so much better for casting accuracy and feeling the bites as it doesn't stretch. When fishing with bait it doesn't matter so much. Braid or Mono will work perfectly fine. I have braid on all my rods, but i used to always have mono on my snapper and whiting bait outfits. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.

@joelvivian5581 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks Allan. I was worried about the distance im casting but I think lang lang beach is mudflats for like a 100 metres and thats were the elepants or gummies will be

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was at Lang Lang caravan park last week. On low tide the water goes out a few hundred meters but on the peak of high tide comes all the way up to shore and can be fished easily. In this case both mono and braid will work fine. For that style of fishing i typically have 20-40 pound braid depending on how heavy i feel like going. I hope that helps

@joelvivian5581 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks again, be a good to have a break from freshwater i fish the tarago river locally and it has been abit slow lately

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah freshwater can be tough going at times too. A good day on the bay youll land 50 fish a good day on the river or lake you might land a few fish. Beautiful area though the Tarago river.

@SaMaNtHa.2023 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really stuck on getting a really good real set up for bream land based Soft plastic?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

We have gear guides in our members area which helps you make rod and reel choices for each species depending on the style of fishing that you will do across different budgets fishingmad.com.au/member plenty of great spin rods for bream, a massive difference in price points, might be worth having a look at. Usually a 1-3 kilo rod thats 7 foot in length paired with a 2000 size reel is hard to beat for spinning plastics for bream

@youssefelmohamad5609 3 жыл бұрын

hi what kind of fish can i catch this time of yea

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Its a strange time of the year as the weather temperature really drops and the pinkies and whiting are a little tougher to catch. usually this time of year ill be targeting squid, flathead and in various reef areas pinkies which can be hard work. However the salmon do come on strong around this time of year and so do the trout in lakes which is probably what ill start doing a bit of soon.

@nicolebiaggini5907 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Whats the legal size are allowed please

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this link here fishingmad.com.au/species should help. You can drill down by each species and it tells you the min legal size and catch limits

@IngramLIVE 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, what rod is that can you give a link

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

This is the rod here. Currently on clearance sale at BCF by the looks of it www.bcf.com.au/p/savage-salt-1dfr-inshore-spinning-rod-6ft/M562814.html

@ljstudios3223 3 жыл бұрын

What tackle shop did you shop at?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

I shop at numerous local fishing shops locally. All my Savage Gear products are from BCF, whilst the other stuff I pickup from Trellys and Hooked on bait and tackle. If you need links to anything let me know

@youssefelmohamad5609 3 жыл бұрын

hi what kind of fish can i catch this time of year

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

@horngyangtan993 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Where is this location?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

West Gare Bridge

@sabbiralam5414 3 жыл бұрын

hey mate, just wondering are there fish at this spot all year round?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 100%. Just seasonally you have pinkies from Oct-Apr than you get runs of salmon, flathead etc. I starts to get a little tougher down there as the weather gets colder.

@sabbiralam5414 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad awesome! Thanks for your prompt response! You’re a champ! Any idea where to look to get an idea of where’s good around Melbourne based on season and weather?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

I have a locations page on our website which is about the most detailed guide that you will find fishingmad.com.au/locations just think of snapper/whiting more warm weather conditions and species like salmon/trout cold conditions and use the guide to find locations. Lots of people are catching salmon land based at the moment in areas like geelong, williamstown and port melb

@sabbiralam5414 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad hell yeah! Thank you so much! You’re the best!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

no problems

@jackiedang3395 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please tell me the location of this?

@jacksonsfishingadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m gonna be going fishing for squid soon and I don’t know what I’m doing, do u have any tips

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

100% have a look at this video you should find it helpful kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9pxlZd9xs2md30.html if you have any other questions let me know and ill happily answer

@jacksonsfishingadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, not long ago I went down to Warrnambool and fished in the Hopkins river. I was using prawns and I caught a lot of small bream. I then tried out soft plastics but I wasn’t really sure how to use them properly.

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Im planning on putting a soft plastics video together in the coming weeks so stay tuned for that. Its funny how bream will sometimes go crazy for a worm or prawn but wont touch a lure and than on other days its the opposite theyll smash lures and not plastics. When starting keep it simple, cast and do a very slow constant retrieve and work your way up from there, buy throwing in some lifts and pauses. Once you start catching a few it comes into its own.

@IainHMcLean 3 жыл бұрын

A bloke that was fishing in exactly that spot on the Yarra told me you can catch squid off the Webb Dock. Is that correct?

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Thats really interesting, I've never seen any squid around Port Melbourne before. That being said i caught an arrow squid at werribee last week which has never happened either.

@geoffcohen613 6 ай бұрын

2:54 a forked stick is even better rod holder, or a piece of pipe from Bunnings.

@roronoaescobar9206 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to buy fishing license in melbourne?

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roronoa yes a fishing licence is required in Melbourne you can see more using this link to VFA website vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fishing-licence

@limitededition3295 Жыл бұрын

Is it normal to not catch any fish i havent fished many many years now i feel likenewbie and been 6 times to fishing and only 1 fish

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

We all go through periods of not catching even the pros. Hang in there the results will come. Also remember that right now is the toughest time for fishing as the water temp is very cold around 10 degrees.

@zohebsuleman1678 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, looking to take my son for his and my first aussie fishing expedition

@ax8405 2 жыл бұрын

I am a pro. I once caught a sailfish. Great job though. Keep up the good work.

@mitchellowen2924 2 жыл бұрын

My first fish i ever caught which was 2 days ago 😂. It wasnt even a fish it was a mud crab 😂😂

@V1nhL 3 жыл бұрын

Beginner...aka "nOOb" , I came running 😂

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I hope you find it helpful. Let us know if there are other areas you would like us to cover

@TheRicky786786 2 жыл бұрын

How Roget there my friend

@CindySmith-ek5lc Жыл бұрын

aCan you tell me whewe about , thanks

@chauphachan8473 4 ай бұрын

Hi Alan can I have the location u fishing please

@nathan_cooper47 3 жыл бұрын

How about setting the hook? Half the time i get caught off guard and react too early 😂 (i fish rod in hand)

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

Its a great question Nathan, fishing with the rod in hand is probably the best method as your very unlikely to miss any bites and can react quickly. However I find if your using the right hooks and setup you wont miss to many catches with the rod sitting in the rod holder. These days with baitkeeper and circle hooks the fish will often hook and set themselves.

@nathan_cooper47 3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad ill keep that in mind thanks!

@fishingmad 3 жыл бұрын

No worries. Good luck out there

@charliealaimalo8159 2 жыл бұрын

This has signs it says no fishing,anyone know??

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Fishing is 100% allowed at this spot, have fished here many times, I even seen fisheries there on several occasions checking catches.

@charliealaimalo8159 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thank you

@mayanmist 2 жыл бұрын

Still too much jargon for very beginners. Can’t see some of the items due to being too small.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe have a look at this vid kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oallZdV6p8nbmZc.html which shows setting up the rod and rig

@insight7483 Жыл бұрын

But you didn't explain how to cast???

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Lots f videos on our channel that shows the basics including how to cast, id suggest having a look at this one which covers that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipiqpJp43dPSl3U.html cheers

@insight7483 Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad OK great thanks

@NoTaboos 2 жыл бұрын

Very low species diversity in Melbourne.

@fishingmad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thats very true. Very low volume of variety compared to the top end of Australia and other places around the world. Still some great species here to target.