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Recently I partook in the last Gamakatsu Hobie Kayak Series round for the year, held on the Georges River in Sydney's South. Having never fished this venue before I wasn't too sure what to expect but was warned of gnarly structure doting the shorelines. With this in mind I came equipped with a few different tools in the rod arsenal, including shorter rack rods and deeper diving lures. After receiving an updated lowdown on the arena from good mate Carl Dubois I was happy with my game plan and hoped to execute it well.
Its funny how time flies, especially when you are having fun...
There has been a bit of a dry spell when it comes to kayak fishing tournaments towards these parts, luckily the drought has broken (With some rain and wind to boot). This weekend sees the Georges River round of the Daiwa Hobie Gamakatsu Kayak Fishing Bream Series, held on the waters accompanying Woolooware bay. Having never fished this region I am excited, especially given the quality of FB reports on the Bream their recently. I am, however optimistic on my chances...
After last week's disappointing result in the Gamakatsu Hobie GTS Round at the Clyde River Batemans Bay I was in no hurry to put this report up. It was one of those days for me the moment I arrived in the car park, things just didn't go well from the get go. That's not to say it wasn't a good day on the water, more like a few things happened that decided my fate early on in the piece...
The home-grown advantage, the local knowledge, call it what you will. While the Clyde leg of the Daiwa Hobie Kayak Bream Series held this weekend is as close to my home ground as humanly possible I'm a literal stranger to the waterway. The Clyde is a mystifying place with anglers cracking smiles or constantly cracking whips. Fishing is not predicted to be easy but doable, time on the water here will set you apart from others.
Well it has to be said, one of the best ABT rounds of all time. For anyone not in the know I am talking about the Marlo, Victoria round of the Daiwa Hobie Kayak Bream Series. Before this year's event the single biggest fish and two day bag limit of any kayak tournament anywhere was caught at Marlo. It was always going to be a hard task topping that one but 60+ competitors gave it their all in perfect conditions marrying mind body and fish together.
One tournament that gets me fired up more than most is on this weekend. A big dash after work but when you see the Bream on final days scorecard your sure to see why that 'Aint no thang'. Marlo in Victoria is home to some massive Black Bream, ABT kayak bag and size records and dedicated followers in the art of throwing expensive offerings to pigs of fish. This is the real deal folks, the Forster of Victoria and then some.
Normally I ramble on about what technique I am going to use and where I am going to go but this time i'm keeping it close to my chest. Partly because I am expecting the turnout to be huge, partly because there could be 10 World Qualifying spots up for grabs but mainly I am still a little undecided. Left or right, mouth or reaches the choice will be made on day one with a hopeful pattern cracked early.
I will say this though, lures will be long in size and skinny in profile, with an outfit suited for each application. There is one or two lures in the box that totally go against everything I just said, and they will be thrown, but you will have to tune into www.hobiefishing.com.au to see how I did come Sunday 2pm.
Bring it on.
A strange location for some but a godsend for others, Burrill Lake captivated everyone's minds once the threat of major inclement weather wore off. A perfect waterway almost purpose built for kayaking played host to 27 brave souls ignoring glancing heavy winds and scattered showers. Reports on the area were slim to nill but this event had no prefish ban so I am assuming a few got out for some fish.
This Sunday's Daiwa Hobie ABT round should be a cracker, I Have a lot of fond memories of this place which will make this event super special. There are a couple of reasons why, but the main one is the amount of fishing I did here as a little fellow. Council shovel Flathead scones nailed to the gums around the boat ramp and cruising around on my dad's Quintrex Lazeabout 4.5. This is where I used to ask all the questions and receive funny answers, probably the first place I saw a Mr. Twister too.
Last weekend saw the ABT Daiwa Hobie bandwagon rock into Northern Sydney for a two day kayak fishing extravaganza at Narrabeen Lakes. Anticipation on the turnout from Sydney siders was high but unfortunately the rate of entry was a little low. Day one saw 43 anglers make the trek through the channel and towards the furthest reaches of the lake. Conditions were superb with overcast skies and a skerrick of wind.
Revisiting Narrabeen Lakes has been on the cards for awhile now, mainly because I had a blinder of a session there a few years ago. Funny thing was I didn't weigh in a fish, oh and if I managed to one fish was top 10. Why go back then you ask, the amount of sub 25cm Bream on top water was ridiculous. I figure most of these bream are four years older now so should be well and truly legal, that and I have a better idea of where to go (Plus some decent bags have come out of there since).
Event details are now up for round 7 of the Daiwa Hobie Kayak Bream Series to be held at Burrill Lake NSW. Contestants please note that due to event location a small entrance fee of $5 into the BIG 4 Caravan Park must be organised before the event day. This can be done by visiting the park beforehand, phoning the reception beforehand. Unfortunately there will be nobody at reception till 8am Sunday.
Additional information available @ http://www.hobiefishing.com.au
While still flying under the Hobie banner, and run in conjunction with, this event was executed by the Gamakatsu Team Series. It may normally be a division of boating tournaments up and down the east coast of Australia, this year however sees kayaks included filling voids left by the now defunkt SSBS. The weigh in was different, some of the faces were new hat (Both boater and kayaker) but the venue was still clearly a classic favourite.
With all these comps on in my neck of the woods come this weekend I will be away on the road every weekend for like 9 weeks (Or at least that's what the missus tells me). I will be tired, thirsty and probably all fished out by the end of it but while I'm still fresh I'm off to St Georges Basin first. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this place, a vast waterway with lots of deepwater in-between my favourite haunts.
By the time I have written this I have checked the what the rain is doing, yep come gameday it will be mooching around hard.
2013 Daiwa Hobie Kayak Bream Series Calendar (Revised Dates):
With round 2 of the series approaching it would be in your best interest to review the calendar in full and see what events you can make. With the GHS filling in some voids due to the demise of the SSBS (Squidgy Southern Bream Series) there are over 20 rounds to fish, qualify for the grand final and book a world's birth. Add the Bass calender and were in for a full athletic challenge this year, you and your kayak against all (Just dont tell the fish). Information supplied below has links directly to tournament information (Under 'Event info').
Hobie Fishing is pleased to announce the Daiwa Hobie Kayak Bass Series!
Bass anglers have the opportunity to get their kayak fix this year.
The series comprises four qualifying events and an end of season Grand Final delivering kayaker their own bass series.
New South Wales and Queensland whill host two rounds each while the Grand Final will head to Toonumbar in northern NSW in November, which like the BASS Pro final, a win in the kayak final gets you a spot on AFC.
Well another year and another series of Hobie fishing tournaments draws to an end, some may say the most sucessfull ever. Recently the Aussie team returned home from the Daiwa Hobie Kayak Fishing Worlds tournament with a couple of notable aussies in the top 10 and the rest placing well in a field full of great anglers.
No rest for the wicked though with the Daiwa Hobie Grand Final this weekend, held at the infamous Bemm River. Its going to be a hard fought affair with various techniques used in varying locations, with only one yakker pedaling away with the crown.
GTS and Hobie announce the Gamakatsu Hobie Fishing Series for 2013.
Frogleys Offshore Director Michael Starkey commented, after discussions with Steve Fields at Hobie and other anglers GTS run by Australian Fishing Tournaments saw an opportunity to expand the GTS series with the help of Hobie and take up the gap left since the demise of the Southern Bream Series. "It is a great opportunity to get extra exposure South of Sydney" said Michael and "with Hobies help we hope to grow and function the same way as the current GTS series with both powerboats and kayaks getting a platform to competitively compete in but maintaining a social and fun tournament where anyone can give it a go".
Last weekend the grand final tournament weekend of the 2012 Squidgy Southern Bream Series was held and won at St Georges Basin/Shoalhaven River. I have heard the fishing was tough but the event spectacular, something the SSBS committee should be well and truly proud of. 50 boats and 25 kayakers took to the systems to fight it out for the podium with Stewart Dunn once again trumping the field.
For those anglers that are entering the 2012 Cod Classic the Australian Canoe and Kayak Fishing Championships will run in conjunction with the main event on Lake Mulwala / Murray River. To be qualify for the championship participants must be entered into the $90 Cod Classic and pay an additional $10 to enter the 'Canoe and Kayak' category. All fish caught in the championships will be eligible for entry into the Cod Classic itself with thousands of dollars and prizes up for grabs.
Yak Fisher Magazine along with Yak-Gear and a host of other sponsors are assembling the largest kayak team ever put together for a tournament. If you are interested in joining Team Yak Fisher contact Andrew on (M): 0405 675 883 or email andrew@yak-gear.com before you enter the event.
For more information visit http://www.codclassic.com.au
Round 12 of the Daiwa Kayak Series heads returns to some fabulous Victorian waters with Mallacoota hosting the round. Some tournament anglers rate this area the best Black Bream waters in the land (Bar none). Its an active waterway with thousands of holiday makers calling it home for many months of the year, nobody told the fish though. While the series will return to Mallacoota in October this is for many the last roll of the dice to qualify for the Grand Final. Will some unlucky angler have the Hoggiest Bream of the year on only to be swallowed by the Flathead of a lifetime? (Please note: This event is being organised by SSBS)
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