KAYAK FISHING ADVENTURES

It should be in most book stores very shortly, if ...

2012-01-01T23:09:46.811+11:00

It should be in most book stores very shortly, if not already. If you can't find it try emailing sales@afn.com.au or visit the updated website at www.afn.com.au (I am sure it will be up shortly).

when and were is going to be available

2012-01-01T21:16:24.853+11:00

when and were is going to be available

On ya Josh! Hope to see you @ Gove someday. The fi...

2011-09-07T22:08:28.812+10:00

On ya Josh! Hope to see you @ Gove someday. The fishin and the crocs are BIG up here!!! River Rat

I do hope that Goldfish is still swimming around i...

2011-07-01T11:20:11.736+10:00

I do hope that Goldfish is still swimming around its watery home, I caught that old one 2 or 3 times and she was a particular favourite of mine.

atb,

He of long rods and bite alarms.

Nope not a genuine Hobie trailer, There is a gen...

2011-01-11T23:20:31.911+11:00

Nope not a genuine Hobie trailer,

There is a genuine Hobie Trailer one can order off the Hobie 2011 Catalogue and while I am sure it is a great boat style trailer it was not what I was after.

To get to this brain stage I reviewed many products available interstate that were based on a boat trailer product, hell I even had a small tinny trailer given to me for free... ready to modify.

In the end I decided that having the ability to convert back to a straight commercial trailer GVM was far too important to swing along with the boat/roller style trailer.

Hence thats why the rack just bolts on, making removal to return to a traditional 7x4 high side a straight forward affair. There a more stickers on the way, eventually.

Hope this helps...

So, its not a genuine Hobie trailer? Just got stic...

2011-01-10T13:57:03.492+11:00

So, its not a genuine Hobie trailer? Just got stickers right?

Rick, Thanks for stopping by mate, glad you enjoy...

2011-01-08T22:40:50.762+11:00

Rick,

Thanks for stopping by mate, glad you enjoy the site. In this area of Australia we lack the big game action of pelagic species (Talking big fish) but make up for it with spirited species that provide great sport from a kayak.

Thanks again for stopping by, all the best for 2011.

Derek

Happy New Year from Texas to the Aussie Land. Cam...

2011-01-08T13:43:09.174+11:00

Happy New Year from Texas to the Aussie Land.
Came across you blog by a link on Jason Self's blog and would like to tell you, it's interesting to read your posts.
Hope you will have a great year of fishing, you will always be safe and Always Tight Lines
Rick

nice one. I was at the Jar on Sunday and caught no...

2010-07-21T16:35:53.536+10:00

nice one. I was at the Jar on Sunday and caught nothing.. I was told wetting your hands before touching protects the fishes slime covering, and to ensure survival,keep fish out of water only as long as you can hold your breath for.

Great Stuff Derek!!!! Having a better snapper seas...

2010-05-03T20:33:41.705+10:00

Great Stuff Derek!!!!
Having a better snapper season than we did :( Great read man!!

Cant beleive you went mate, looks daunting! Nice ...

2010-04-06T22:10:47.423+10:00

Cant beleive you went mate, looks daunting!

Nice report :)

Wow i have been adapted...

2010-02-27T10:49:39.663+11:00

Wow i have been adapted...

A good read. I repaired the multiple scrapes and...

2010-02-04T07:18:41.773+11:00

A good read.

I repaired the multiple scrapes and gouges on my kayak the other month. I used scrapings of plastic (from pieces removed from centre hatch fitment) and pressed them in with a spoon I'd heated up with a blow torch (whilst wearing welding gloves!). It melts the plastic into the damaged area and smoothes it over very nicely. Worth doing on a regular basis I reckon

HAHAHAHHAAHHA, Gold mate.

2010-02-02T23:20:29.416+11:00

HAHAHAHHAAHHA, Gold mate.

What a lovely snapper, I hope it went down well :...

2009-12-28T09:09:32.631+11:00

What a lovely snapper, I hope it went down well :)

Thanks for the reply, There is a reason I publish...

2009-12-15T22:30:06.414+11:00

Thanks for the reply,

There is a reason I publish the comments, its because its a true and fair thing to do. Telling us who you are was great as I can see where you are coming from and believe it or we respect the Bay pioneers (And know who you are).

The thing is though we do go into some detail but never mention GPS marks, its a pretty wide area and mentioning 7m water depths and rubble bottoms isnt really giving much away. Sure I guess we are reinforcing when the fish are on but its not really beyond that. We care for the enviroment and show respect to the area we visit, guess thats why the original posters comment cut deepest.

We never get any complaints about our site but the Durras reports have had a few. Its strange that the things we are doing now (Fishing in Bream comps etc) you guys have been doing before. Its nothing new, except some 'upstarts' are in your backyard doing things you and your friends have done before.

I will admit this season saw a few extra visitors who fished from a kayak, I for one was slightly dissapointed. Let me just say that the increased numbers had nothing to do with this site, sure some KFA members visited the area but not as often as you think.

I for one kept well away, think I only went twice all winter and avoid the area out of season. Seemed a bit quieter fish wise but cant say it was the busiest due to our little site. I have already spoken to a few people about the increased attention to the area from people fishing from a kayak and you can rest assured I will take your thoughts on board.

It would be nice to not be known as 'Killjoys' all because we strive to do our best and keep our content current. I wont change what we are doing but will take the concern onboard, after all we dont want to cause mad panick and fish decimation on a global scale.

I just hope you dont veiw Kayak Fisho's as downright rude bastards as that is far from the truth. Patting ourselves on the back, yeah sure, I will loan you one of mine and go out there with you... Then you will see why some of us make a big deal of it.

Keep the convo going, its healthy...

Paffoh

hi derek, well when you keep saying depot,depot,d...

2009-12-15T21:54:38.434+11:00

hi derek,

well when you keep saying depot,depot,depot one wonders what your motives are.Fair enough some some snapper are being caught good job thats all that needs to be said IMO...

what Deano writes for fishing monthly never gives details on locations it just lets you know the fish are there...As for TV I never wanted to do it for this reason ,I did the show purely to advertise my Dads charter business..I challenge you to find any thing Ive posted about locations....As for Wade Im not accountable for what he goes on about!!..trust me mate Im tight lipped for good reason all we ask is that you guys chill back on the locations???...like you said you have every right to post your catches and to fish where ever.. Im sure you guys enjoy not having idiots driving all over you spots being stealth anglers,right,shallow water???....last season was the busiest and deadest yet???...like I said IMO..tight lines

cheers Ben

Hi Ben, Firstly I must assume this is the same Be...

2009-12-15T18:57:26.417+11:00

Hi Ben,

Firstly I must assume this is the same Ben Roberts that has been fishing Durras for 'Donkeys Yonks'. Also assume its the same guy who fishes with Wade and other notable anglers and who has even appeared on T.V. Mate, that was a cheap shot and below you... How can you say Durras is not respected by kayak anglers?

Tell you what mate, I will stop posting our Snapper catches on here when you stop going and telling everyone how to catch one (TV perhaps). Mate, seriously the amount of crap you contributed to the net in 2005 on the values of fishing for Snapper off Depot (If you meant to or not is a different story) has even your local tackle stores telling people to go fish off the rocks at Depot.

The television has been telling us, magazines have been telling us, you have been telling us for 4 years, Harry's has been telling us and your worried about a bunch of kayak anglers posting about positive results on the net?

You have been doing it for years!

I agree with anonymous stop this marketing crap an...

2009-12-15T17:57:04.289+11:00

I agree with anonymous stop this marketing crap and big mouthing your cms, have some respect for durras.I know its good fun catching reds,yay well done, seriously shut up and let people discover it for themselves.Dues,park fees,what are you on about admin????....Ben Roberts...

Mr Anonymous, I approved your comment for a few r...

2009-09-20T20:08:09.083+10:00

Mr Anonymous,

I approved your comment for a few reasons. Firstly, I belive you are entitled to your say (Am I right in guessing your a local?). Many of us have been fishing Durras for years and our prime south coast representative lives only a stones throw away.

Secondly, before you consider your rant worthy of a reply I ask you to consider a few things relating to fishing the area. Be it Depot or Durras we have paid our dues and to this day will continue to pay our park fees to visit the area.

Kayak fishing is an ecological master stroke that bears very little impact on the area, it is certainly a sustainable water during the winter periods. The boosted tourism to your area may seem unwanted at first but I can pretty much write off any negative comment regarding exposure due to our presence.

Regarding the parking I am unsure if you are expressing concern over Depot or Durras. While the area has issues I will help spread the word (When you inform me of which exact area) that parking must comply with other beach access points. While I was not at this trip personally I can imagine your frustration.

The internet is truely a remarkable place and information is freely available. Kayak Fishing IS the number one water sport in Australia and here at www.kfa.net.au we are glad to be associated with promoting it. Some of us are respected peers in our community and even have Industry association.

Please feel free to email my admin address (paffoh@aol.com) to discuss the day in question in greater detail. If it has offended you numerous times then emailing me is a must, Kayak Fishermen are kind and generous with our greetings but be warned approaching ranting and raving is not the way to go.

Yours,

Paffoh (Admin)

Why do you have to brag about your catch on the in...

2009-09-20T14:48:51.974+10:00

Why do you have to brag about your catch on the internet? How about I come and camp in your backyard and then tell everyone about it? Soon you have every man & his dog there & that stuffs it for everyone. I couldn't even access our beach track (that we have kept open for 40 years) because of all the cars with kayaks.

I recently came accross your blog and have been re...

2009-09-11T00:28:55.315+10:00

I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Betty

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Fantastic... We used to go very often during the 8...

2009-08-30T17:44:12.501+10:00

Fantastic...
We used to go very often during the 80's with my wife, when the Dam was in top condition...Im glad to know that things are better now..thanks Derek for your video.and Info...best to catch trout there is with a green celta...
Im looking forward to get back there after

Cheers mate, means a lot. The car is overpowered ...

2009-08-22T22:06:05.421+10:00

Cheers mate, means a lot.

The car is overpowered and over engineered to expect nothing less. I wont call it dangerous but I will call it terrible in anything like mud. If I put mud terrain tyres on I will lose all insurance rights due to XOS tyres (MT's not available in standard Subaru compliance plate size) but if I do that wouldnt happen again. They would probably handle like a bitch on wet tarmac though... Beggars cant be choosers eh?

As for the house stuff yeah it bites, I can appreciate most others have been through similar. Its not the first time its happened but its the first time in over 10 years and most of the stuff is useless to me in this point in time. Just when you need it its not there, such a fricking pain.

Anyway, I really do appreciate the visit and comments mate.

:)

Paff.... came here in a twisted windy route from ...

2009-08-22T21:51:38.575+10:00

Paff.... came here in a twisted windy route from AKFF and though i loved the read, the heart goes out to you.

When i was young, i foolishly gunned my 1978 Mazda 323 around a corner, smashed against a gutter in the wet and rooted my rear axle. $80 later with the help of a mate and a nearby wrecker, problem sorted and nobody needed to know anything different.

Four years ago, living in a supposedly shady suburn of Kilburn in London, UK, i had my prized camera, laptop, back-up hard-drive and archive of 6 years of digital photos burgled and gone forever. I'm still bitter as a sour lemon about it all, but karma will get those f*ckers and life did roll on.

My my condolences, and the hope that karma flicks on back the other way are you're stuck with good happenings for a while to come.