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Day two of the Daiwa-Hobie ABT Kayak Series Grand Final wrapped up in style today with Daniel Brown taking out the title. Daniel not only took the win but also secured back to back GF titles, with his win in 2010 and now in 2011. The weigh master mentioned results would be close and at the bump tubs it really was anyone’s game. Conditions on the water mirrored day one with warm glassed out waters with a hint of a shower or two developing. The heavens opened up but saved their grace till the official weigh in and presentation.
Day one of the Daiwa-Hobie ABT Grand Final for 2011 got underway today, with blasts of sunshine and the forecast change. Competitors packed rods, reels and as much tackle as they dare into the factory supplied Pro Anglers amassed on the start line. Anticipation like in all the Hobie events was quite high, with angler’s game plans and nous at the ready. Would the tournament bring in the quality fish that grand final weigh masters are used to receiving or would the weather play a big part and play havoc with results?
Today marked the official prefish event for the Daiwa-Hobie ABT Grand Final 2011. For those that could make, dozens upon dozens of Hobie Pro Angler kayaks hit the water in search of hot water (So to speak). As most of us well and truely know each other no real secrets were kept, entrants often shared what tackle success they discovered on the day with others (Who in turn shared info) but also where they went and why. The diversity of techniques that took fish was right up there with rounds past, and while some caught bags full others found the bite rather timid.
This is it, the weekend is so close its only an 8 hour drive away (For some anyway, further for others). The culmination of my results including a lot of donuts (Some doubles), couple of mid range finishes and a top 5 or two all come to a head in the Daiwa-Hobie Kayak Series Grand Final this weekend. The venue is the town of Port Macquarie and the event features competitors from the Hobie Worlds - http://www.hobiefishingworlds.com/
I will blog information on all the days proceedings including what lures worked for me(If they indeed do) on prefish and results from day one and two. It's a big field, the biggest I have fished in to date and is sure to be a mega blast. Official prefish is this Friday, followed by day one on Saturday and day two on Sunday. Weather looks a touch on the wet side going off the Hobie Worlds Day 2 prefish and the official forecast, but that won't stop competitors bringing their 'A' game.
Stay tuned people...
The Squidgy Southern Bream Series Grand Final 2011 has been run and won, taken out by one of the favourites Andrew Death. Conditions for day on St Georges Basin were perfect weather wise but cracking a pattern as always proved difficult. Bream were active in the shallows but a little flighty, following lures but holding off from any sort of hit. My result one day one was quite lucky as apart from some monster run from what I presume to be a mammoth Bream (Could have been a Snapper?) I struggled with Blades. However, big bags and fish were weighed in by boaters and kayakers with the top yak bag weighing over 2.5kg.
Another cold front past through, last for awhile hopefully...
To escape the chill Squidder and I decided to educate ourselves further on Carping, this time at a scholastic institute known for abundance. On arrival plenty were visible and active and as the sun came out in-between overcast conditions they slowly shut down. Interesting to note the eminence of a dead specimens littering the bank (Sure there pests, but why leave them like that?).
The latest poll asked readers if they fished from a SIK (Sit inside kayak) or a SOT (Sit on top). The option was available to select both but not suprisingly 100% of readers answered SOT. WIth the deck space available, the easy on and off and the comfort factor SOT kayaks have really dominated the market in Australia (And in turn the world) since their advent.
Many of us started out on a little SIK and I bet my bottom dollar that most of you still have that kayak tucked away somewhere behind your shed. I also would like to hazard a guess that most readers probably upgraded to fish from a Hobie. There will always be a part of me that yearns for a SIK, but to be honest I find them far too tippy for my liking and would probably end up burying it in the garage somewhere.
Archived result:
DO YOU FISH FROM A SIK OR A SOT KAYAK?
Sit in kayak: 0%
Sit on top kayak: 100%
Both: 0%
Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart is a website dedicated to cultivating the safest and smartest paddling tips and advice available online. This website caters for all paddle sports and to all levels of ability. It is soon to feature additional advice on fishing from kayaks from noteworthy contributors throughout Australia (And beyond).
The website features tips and techniques in being safe & smart whilst on the water, how to checkout your kayak before launching, a gallery of safety items you could employ, transportation, storage and maintanence features and a lot more. The message is a simple one, and as such they are always looking for advice and pointers on paddling a kayak.
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Hobie Cat Australasia in conjunction with Daiwa Australia, announce that eighteen competitors from five nations, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, USA and Australia, will compete in the inaugural Hobie world kayak fishing championships. The tournament will be held in Australia, on the New South Wales mid north coast, starting on October 27 at Camden Haven on the Camden Haven River, moving to the Hastings River at Port Macquarie on October 29 and 30.
The event is the concept of Steve Fields, General Manager of Hobie Cat Australasia. Steve is a former sailing world and national champion in multiple Hobie Cat Catamaran classes.
Fishing World Magazine with the assistance of Hobie and a shapely Greg Lewis (Haircut, shave and posture lessons?) have teamed up to produce a segment on Fishing World's 'Fisho TV', showing seasoned yak hackers and beginners to the sport how to install a fishfinder on a kayak. While at first the video may seem simplfied in instructional content, the main reason is because it's really that easy.
Having performed this modification plenty of times on various kayaks I still picked up some great tips, like rolling the transducer into the sealant rather than pushing. I recently pulled removed my last install due to moving the fishfinder due to a kayak upgrade and was going to document reinstallation again via video for readers. No point me recovering solid ground, this video features an identical approach filmed straight from the factory floor by an alluring factory technician.
Enough of my babble, view the video by clicking here.
Introduction:
A visit to the NSW Alpine lakes of Jindabyne and Eucumbene is a must for any Trout loving kayak fishing enthusiast. As an avid fishing visitor to the area over the past couple of years I have initiated some great success trolling the margins with assorted lures, line, leader and rod actions. Gaining some invaluable knowledge from top boating Trout fishermen has helped define the parallel, all signs encouraging the effort from my little polyethylene kayak.
While many of us have tackled these waterways mentioned above using traditional fishing methods I would like to help encourage others to give it a serious go and obtain results when kayak fishing impoundments. Whether you are looking for your bag limit or just great sport, the population of Rainbow, Brown, Brook Trout along with prized Atlantic Salmon more often than not put on a show worthy of any anglers bread and butter skills.
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