Newb trying to kayak fish western port for the first time
Posted: 24 Oct 2019, 14:48
Hi all,
Can't say I'm experienced, have only fished on a yak few times.
Recently I upgraded my kayak and bought a Slayer 10 propel. Stability and portability was the priority. I fished port phillip bay handful of times and some river/lake on the old hand paddle kayak. I am now thinking to fish western port on the Slayer 10 Propel.
I always heard of strong current, mud bank, pick the right tide height etc, kind of a rocket science to me. Pretty daunting for a newb like me.
What's the good and safe recommended place to start? and no need to paddle kilometres and kilometres to find fish. A snapper or gummy be nice. Don't mind some KGW either.
Also, what's required? drift chute? heavy sinkers on running/paternoster?
So yeah, no particular area or specific fish. I just want to give western port a crack and catch a decent fish or two on the Slayer 10 propel.
Thanks in advance.
Can't say I'm experienced, have only fished on a yak few times.
Recently I upgraded my kayak and bought a Slayer 10 propel. Stability and portability was the priority. I fished port phillip bay handful of times and some river/lake on the old hand paddle kayak. I am now thinking to fish western port on the Slayer 10 Propel.
I always heard of strong current, mud bank, pick the right tide height etc, kind of a rocket science to me. Pretty daunting for a newb like me.
What's the good and safe recommended place to start? and no need to paddle kilometres and kilometres to find fish. A snapper or gummy be nice. Don't mind some KGW either.
Also, what's required? drift chute? heavy sinkers on running/paternoster?
So yeah, no particular area or specific fish. I just want to give western port a crack and catch a decent fish or two on the Slayer 10 propel.
Thanks in advance.