Shimano STELLA FK Test | Punishing a 2500 Kayak Fishing CHAOS

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Жыл бұрын

Breaking in a new Shimano Stella FK 2500 spin reel. Wow, Complete fishing chaos. Was on the water to record new member content and instead got interrupted by a bust-up of fish and the fishing action was chaos.
Setup
Shimano Stella FK HG 2022 Model
Daiwa TD Commander Snowfinch 2-4 kg
Gosen 16x Braid
Munroes 4 inch curl tail Caramel Eclair
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@easemailboxes Жыл бұрын

"This is a big one, its a good one, its a nice fish!" Words to live by.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yeah, LOL I hope I don't get too reputative. Only so much you can say at times when your catching cast after cast. ill need some new catch lines

@andrew4x4au666 Жыл бұрын

This is what it's all about. Awesome stuff Alan!

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew !!

@breadnbutterfishing2395 Жыл бұрын

You summed it up perfectly in the end , that's what its all about.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks... Glad you enjoyed it

@davidagius4753 Жыл бұрын

That was a cracking session! Loved that.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks David !!

@OscarBarnett1 Жыл бұрын

Absolute madness😂🎣🐟fishing has been so hard lately can’t wait for summer!

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yep it sure has been a tough couple of months fishing, the water temp is rising and only a matter of weeks now before its consistently fishing really well. Bring on the snapper !!

@knightplayer7484 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alan! Just wanted to shout out I saw your presentation on stage yesterday at the boat show! You did an absolute awesome job mate, best part of the show! Thanks for taking the time to come out and chat about the kyacks and fishing! Always learning something new! Cheers, steve!😊👍

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the massive complement, and for supporting the stage presentation. It was a really strange setup there outdoors yesterday very different to the usual stuff. But i'm really glad you enjoyed it.

@knightplayer7484 Жыл бұрын

It's definitely different to your normal amazing utube vids, seeing you on the stage and not in a kayak! Looking forward to your next upload mate!😊

@jakebragg4804 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Old mate in the blue kayak must have been spewing poor bloke couldn’t snag one 😂😂

@danielsun8622 12 күн бұрын

I dont think he has any thumbs

@futurehope1900 Жыл бұрын

With that technology on the yak do you consider dropping a big plastic to the bottom to bounce around under the bust ups? It's a popular option in lake Macquarie and Port stephens, many a Pb flathead, snapper and jewfish has been caught like this....adds another layer to the excitement having the heavy rod scream off whilst panicked about the sambo or tailor just hooked on the light gear. Great content mate 👍

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yes its a great comment you make, I have often caught big snapper when chasing schools of salmon. I believe the snapper come in to feed on the salmon whilst the salmon are rounding up all the bait fish. During this session I saw a few massive arches holding under the bait and one of the blokes on the boat swears he saw a king fish rounding them up. So in hindsight throwing out a 7 or 9 inch plastic may have been worth a shot.

@jaredbuttigieg Жыл бұрын

Great video Alan! Love getting into some salmon, good fun to catch

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jared, yeah this one was a lot of fun.

@angeloalogaras6555 Жыл бұрын

awesome session allan !!!!

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Angelo

@zachdunn6550 Жыл бұрын

Huge schools around ATM! My heart is pounding with excitement I was out today on a school for 45min an because I could see them I made it more intense same thing fish a cast so unbelievable, fishing cures my depression! I really appreciate this video for that fact that I was able to relive my experience through your video catching these beautiful arripus trutta. Sick fun

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

That's awesome Zach, well done on catching them yourself and I really appreciate the kind words. I agree 100% fishing can be so much fun and great for mental health. I also watch lots of fishing programs and get excited reliving those experiences.

@jameswrate4838 Жыл бұрын

So jealous, amazing video

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I really appreciate it. yeah i love it when the salmon are on thats for sure

@joranwa430 Жыл бұрын

Nothing as a stella. Used the Fj for 20 years since I was 8yrs until it broke. I bought myself a new C3000 FK as my own Christmas gift for trout, pike and atlantic salmon. Can't wait to unpack it at in a couple of days and test it on the waters.

@philipvassallo6795 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan fantastic footage I got onto a school of Salmon when I went to Merimbula this year in June the size I got where 57 cm massive fish 🐟 very strong fighters in NSW the salmon limit is 5 . Was this footage of Altona ? Cheers Phil

@marioscarpuzza9810 Жыл бұрын

Wow Alan that fight was an epic one. Who knows it was a king fish???I'm sorry that you lost that big fish. That's the reason why I go fishing a bit heavy say using a 8 pound braid and 10 pound leader, just in case......😉😉😁🤗👋👋💪💪🤙🤙

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario, Yeah i agree 100%. Ive been fishing a tad heavier since i dropped that fish. That day there was an avalanche of small pinkies so went ultra light but that's the risk when the big one comes through.

@dominicdementiev9512 Жыл бұрын

That would be great bait for the big reds!

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

1000% and big gummies too

@bronwynlamb Жыл бұрын

Fantastic session!! The bloke in the white boat……how many times did he drive through the school 🤦‍♀️

@the_dingo_show Жыл бұрын

Cracka session, be interesting to hear about how the battery setup stood up to the task this trip. ~Tight Lines

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks yeah it was a crazy good session. I run 2 FPV batteries, one 50 a/ph dedicated to the trolling motor and one 12 a/ph dedicated to the sounder. My sessions on the water can be anywhere from 3 hours to 8 hours and im yet to run out of power yet. I never troll lures and have the motor on all the time so couldn't say for sure the total run time on the trolling battery if it was running the whole time.

@user-lo3gk6vy6u 8 ай бұрын

Молодец. Классная рыбалка. Как сам побывал😊

@duriansalad-bs7gm Ай бұрын

stella 2022 is a good reel 👍👍👍

@gleamtarrest6310 8 ай бұрын

Awesome reel! I have a vanguish & it is amazing! Are in salt, fresh or brackish waters?

@gtidrive Жыл бұрын

Awesome session. What model landing net do you use Alan? Is it the Berkley Kayak net 50cm handle?

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

I lost my usual berkely collapsible telescopic net a few weeks back at Albert Park, shattered as it was a great one. The one I have know is a berkley one, its got a 50cm handle length which i feel is a about 20cm to short even though its perfectly fine.

@jordythebassist Жыл бұрын

Hey big spender! 🤣 If you wanna sell that Stella then you know who to call hahaha. Awesome session mate 👌

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

LOL... I love it mate. I had to sell a heap of gear and a few limbs to afford it. But must admit I love it. Ill reach out to ya in 10 years when I'm ready to upgrade.

@kcidsirhc1169 Жыл бұрын

Salmon = The most fun you can ever have in a kayak.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

1000% agreed, I always have a rod ready just incase

@craigbenjamin7062 Жыл бұрын

Good fun alright, our salmon are double the size in NZ ......known as Kahawai

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yes I'm very envious of the amazing Kahawai fishing over in NZ. Id love to travel up there soon and spend a few weeks fishing.

@trumpyone Жыл бұрын

When I caught Kahwai in Auckland, they looked more like what we call Tailor in Aus.

@trumpyone Жыл бұрын

The NSW limit is 5! So fish in Victoria, register your caravan there as it’s $80 there, $500+ in the ACT, but you can keep your crappy speed enforcement limits 😂

@nhart1 Жыл бұрын

Where is this corio bay?

@themossypottery Жыл бұрын

Can I ask, whether using a kayak v land based fishing would increase my catch rate. I'm a bit anti fish finders but would like to know if I would up my catch rates which are pretty near zero at the moment. Cheers...love your channel.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yes Kayak makes a massive difference as you can fish much deeper waters and cover a lot more ground

@themossypottery Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply.

@roberta4760 Жыл бұрын

we are from the other side of the bay from the south eats. we have seeen this place in many videos. were is the best place to launch here, to fish this area? thanks

@mrgmrg9375 Жыл бұрын

good day Alan ! nice video , wondering where is a good place to buy a kayak in VIC ?? thanks ~~

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

I bought my kayak from AWS ( Action Water Spots ) in Geelong. They have been really helpful to me over the years.

@mrgmrg9375 Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmadthanks alot mate !

@Timbo_Breambo Жыл бұрын

Allan have you ever tried Barracuda for snapper bait

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yes 100% ive had mixed results with it. Last month i caught a nice 5 kilo snapper using A large strip of snook which is very similar, but I have found more consistent catches with some of the other strip baits

@Piratepeteoo 11 ай бұрын

Hey Alan,,,,,, I've got a question for you on your trolling motor pwm speed controller do you have a PWC cut off switch like on the jet ski if you fall off ,,,,,,so the ,,,,,trolling motor stops if the tethered Lanyard is pulled

@fishingmad 11 ай бұрын

Yep 100% i also have fitted a magnetic kill switch which I tie to my leg, even though its slow if I fall off the motor will cut off straight away.

@Piratepeteoo 11 ай бұрын

Alan can ask how set up the kill switch please ,,,,so I can do it with my I don't know how to though OOP'S

@Piratepeteoo 11 ай бұрын

yep I've got the message loud and clear,,,,,,,you don't want to help me out ha,,,,, remember what goes around comes around dude

@WilsoonHarrvey 9 ай бұрын

Just ordered a snowfinch can't wait to try it out, what are your thoughts on it? Great video you got into so many salmon, they're great fun on light gear.

@fishingmad 9 ай бұрын

There awesome rods, they really are. Did you get the new 23 model ??

@WilsoonHarrvey 9 ай бұрын

@@fishingmad not the 2023 just the 2019 on sale, 2023 look good too but I don't want to spend that much 🤣

@WilsoonHarrvey 9 ай бұрын

@@fishingmad I prefer the look of the original design

@fishingmad 9 ай бұрын

Yeah plus the prices of the older models at the moment are to good to pass up.

@WilsoonHarrvey 9 ай бұрын

@@fishingmad 100%!

@NasTimeAdventures Жыл бұрын

"They're making us work really hard." Really? Isn't it an electric motor? Haha I'll swap with ya? 😂😂

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

LOL yeah now that I think about it LOL. I think i prob more should have said the salmon are moving around so much, mind you that was really because the guys in the boats kept rolling through the school and spooking them

@lazarjeremic991 Жыл бұрын

Does this 2022 stella have a problem with tangles and wind knots?

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Nope its brilliant, with line management and wind knots. The infinity loop stuff they have on the reel is next level.

@besong6420 Жыл бұрын

Greedy cocky salmons. when I clean them most of the time guts are full of baitfish and they still trying to swallow hole lures. Good work!

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yep it's amazing how much bait they will eat. I too have been surprised cleaning them in the past.

@matthewfranklin4082 Жыл бұрын

What was the location? And was this on Tuesday?

@zachdunn6550 Жыл бұрын

Do salmon freeze well for snapper/gummy bait?

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Yes they sure do. Put them on ice straight away. Then when you get home either separate in bags and freeze or cryovac them which works great.

@mikhailkoslovskiy7860 Жыл бұрын

yes yes....ctach plenty...nice aussie boy...yes yes..clean lake..yes yes no snow..hahahah...yes she cook...happy girl....big drinks for your...yes yes....vodka

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikhail 👍

@MA-eq7kw Жыл бұрын

How do Australian salmon taste? Are they normally just used for bait??

@easemailboxes Жыл бұрын

There ok mate. Make great fish cakes. Ok crumbed. Good sized fillets. There are a lot better fish so that's why they are not really targeted except for sport.

@besong6420 Жыл бұрын

name it aussie salmon or cocky salmons but not a "salmon" family more like mackerel tastes and habits.

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

Really depends on who you ask. Many will say they are wonderful to eat if bled quickly and cooked properly. I tend to use them for snapper and gummy shark bait.

@troycrees7391 Жыл бұрын

What motor set-up are you using?

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

I run 2 FPV batteries, one 50 a/ph dedicated to the trolling motor and one 12 a/ph dedicated to the sounder.

@deedeekhor9264 Жыл бұрын

Can I know where u buy yr motor, I also have a paddle kayak and plan to buy motor install at center

@fishingmad Жыл бұрын

I bought the motor directly from Offgrid Direct they have been kind enough to provide FishingMad followers with 20% discount using this weblink only offgriddirect.com.au/?token=VM3NL otherwise you can get them directly through FPV or AWS in Geelong. The motor and battery has been awesome, i cover a lot more distance and no longer buggered when i get of the water. Hope that helps.

@deedeekhor9264 Жыл бұрын

@@fishingmad thanks for advice

@Piratepeteoo 5 ай бұрын

Hey Alan can I please have a play with Stella to,,,,,, LOL LOL HA HA HA,,,,,