Australia's East Coast of NSW is home to countless bass rivers just waiting to be explored by kayak. Here's a short video from a recent kayak fishing adventure, chasing bass in a magical river hidden in the Australian bush.
Early morning ballistic bass fishing
Anticipation was high as we began our early morning paddle up a tributary of the mighty Hawkesbury River. It was still and the water reflected the beauty of the surrounding Australian landscape. As we glided silently upstream we began to hear cicadas. What a welcome racket they were making. Music to the ears of Australian... Continue Reading →
Just bassin’ in the rain
Come rain, hail or shine, nothing could dampen my spirits during a late afternoon bass session. There’s a sinking feeling when drops of water start hitting your windscreen on the way to a fishing session. Dark clouds were gathering ahead of our planned afternoon bass fishing trip. If the weather could just hold off for... Continue Reading →
Sensational surface fishing session for whiting
The whiting were in the mood to play this morning. We had a memorable top water session. We were out at first light on the Hawkesbury. The water was warm and conditions just felt right. It wasn't long before our surface lures started to attract the attention of some big whiting. Of course, catching them is... Continue Reading →
Mid-North Coast Kayak Fishing Video
I spent a weekend fishing a coastal lake on the Mid-North Coast of NSW. An old sit-in-kayak, some lures and soft plastics were all I needed to have a blast. I took the old kayak that got me started on a wonderful fishing journey about 15 years ago - an Australis 2-UP. No fancy compartments or... Continue Reading →