Try salting your cockles m8 it not only preserves them it's harder to get off the hook... Great vid as always m8 looking forward to catching up some day. I've got a spot on my esky for one of your stickers 👍🇦🇺🤠
Yeah, sometimes I just get too much into the fishing and forget, or weather is no good to use the drone. On this occasion, I was there nice and early and had time... it definitely helps break it up and showcase the location.
@@10tenadventures there are 3 good jetties in that area, Wallaroo, Moonta and then Port Hughes... All worthy spots for a fish! And then Wauraltee Beach is a great spot (outside of usual school holidays etc) to Caravan on the beach.
Thanks for the great fishing session mate. It’s been a while since I wet a line, maybe over 8 years. After I reline my rods,I will use your inspiration to improve my enjoyment of life. I always love fishing All the best from Moe town in Gippsland.😂
Always good to watch Matt. Worth a trip to Goolwa if you want cockles mate. They are big and everywhere this season. We haven't tried Port Hughes yet but it's on the list.
Mate! Keep up the videos, love your work. Another fella mentioned it but yeah salt the cockles. They stay on the hook better. Grab a bag of them, shell them onto some news paper, and sprinkle some salt on them. Let them dry for an hour or so then put them in a Tupperware container. Sprinkle a bit more salt on the top. Also for the big squid/cuttle fish get your self a crab net and you can use that to retrieve them as opposed to pulling them up by the line
My Mother is from the area and the squidding there around january 2024 was incredible. we walked away with 9 good size squid from a couple hours of fishing one night
Nice work, Matt, I’m getting ready to come back to South Australia after a 30 some year absence and looking forward to doing a lot of fishing. thanks for the inspiration. Best regards K.
Hi mate, well done. If I'm chasing whiting on that jetty I always move up and down the jetty with a rod and cast into all the sand holes, often it's the ones a little further out that are holding whiting.
@@MattsFishingEscapes yea mate, went to outer harbor on my boat with a couple of mates and caught 6 whiting and a couple of squid, heading out this weekend to cape jervis.
Good stuff mate! I always prefer Moonta bay for camping and fishing trips off the jetty, pt Hughes is just south, then wallaroo jetty is just north prefer both but just my preference, ardrossan I’ve been fishing in my yak and hooked about a 1mtr kingy but broke me off, saw it come grab the bait and take off but my line just wasn’t strong enough, wasn’t prepped for them, but had a go when saw them in the water, barley is always the number 1 biggest help when fishing that I think lots of new fishers underestimate, and if ur taking ur kids, set up with barley and some small hooks, maybe some live gents and h should catch fish, small fish like Tommy’s and gar are great fun and can be the difference between kids enjoying fishing or thinking it’s boring and wanting an iPad 😂🍻👊😊
Yes I agree. Tilly has ASD and ADHD... So, any opportunity to get her out is good. But I know her limitations... I love chasing Tommies but would love to catch a landbased kingy... I have Moonta and Wallaroo vids to that you might like. #tightlines
I have watched a few of your videos so far and am enjoying your content. I really like your explanation of why you started the channel. Wishing you good mental health and a new sub from me.
Most tackle shops have them. It's called a wash bag I think. I think this one was from Gawler Outdoors, but sport fishing scene and others would have them too
Sure. Some we're caught on teasers, others on straight jigging. I cast and let it sink for 6-10s, depending how deep you're in. You want to be as close to the bottom but not getting weed or snagged. Then give some aggressive flicks 2 or 3 times. Let it sink for about 3 - 7 seconds. Rinse and repeat. Squid generally grab it on the float down. Then when you flick you'll feel the weight and pulsing of the squid. #tightlines
Spent a lot of time down here as a young fella, used to snorkel that jetty and surrounds frequently, would almost be guaranteed to see a yellow tail king fish or two every time.
Yes! They love them soft candles! The cockles have just gotten out of hand. I assume it's because when I was a kid, they were just bait, and now they are a 'delicacy'...
Yep just increases your chances. They will sit and chew on a teaser, then pull them in gently and they jump on the jig... you can have a teaser out while flicking a jig... so yeah increases your chances.
I've fished off that jetty many times with not too much luck. I've caught a few garfish but I've noticed when the kingfish come in and everything scatters. To make it more frustrating it seems the kingfish only pass through and move on pretty quickly. I've heard Balgowan is a good spot just south of Port Hughes but has no jetty. I'm a new sub, thanks for sharing!
Cheers Pedro. Yeah it's more been Squid and Tommies and Gar. Yes some of the beaches around the area, the Gap camp ground etc are good too. Hope you enjoy the content. I need to get out to get another video going. But life has been getting in the way the past 3 weeks.
@@MattsFishingEscapes For many years I used to go fishing around the BHP tug boats in Whyalla and just north at Fitzgerald Bay. We are blessed with some of the best fishing in the world. I also couldn't agree more in regards to mental health, fishing has done wonders for me when I've been in a dark place.
@@MattsFishingEscapes nice I'm keen as to start my own channel for metal health like you said don't care about the views just wanna do it for fun are you from Adelaide I'm a keen as fisherman good at it aswell if ever wanna go for a trip or something
I remember 1 day fishing of wallaroo jetty, there was hundreds of squid, crystal clear water, was dropping all kinds of jigs of all colours on em and they just weren’t hungry 😂 some days just unlucky, I think barometric pressure can influence fish, making them more or less hungry in certain days, and squid can be finicky about colours, but yeah that day was so frustrating they were just hanging out barely swimming just hundreds of would move when the jigs almost landed on top of em but otherwise nothing 😂😂😩
Had one of the best sessions on the squid there a few years back with a mate. Quiet for most of the day and then went crazy towards dusk when we caught heaps and some really big ones as well. Had a good session at Second Valley last year and had caught enough in about 20 minutes although we could have caught many more if we kept at it. I even helped a Japanese Tourist with no idea catch a big one which created plenty of noise and excitement. I'm hoping to get back down that way in a couple of months.
I need to get down to Rapid Bay and Second Valley soon. I remember when I was really little my dad and I did and overnight trip down there. It was so windy at Second Valley (before it had railing) that my dad tied a rope around my waist and the jetty! It's great how fishing creates life long memories!
@@MattsFishingEscapes Yeah very true. I used to go to Blowhole Creek fishing with some older workmates when I first started working and want to get back there again. The weather has been a bit average the last couple of times we went so we didn't get down to fish there. I stay at the Stringybark campground and try to stay for at least 4 or more nights if I can. Great area.
@@MattsFishingEscapes I'm a couple of hours away and planning, packing and getting there to set up is a bit of an effort so that's why I prefer to go for up to a week. ............and I'm slack. The camping trips are well worth the effort though imo. I saw a thing called a Squid gaff being used which I think is a great idea. When I was down there last time I hooked a very large Squid and couldn't lift it onto the Jetty. I tried walking it to shore but lost it when I was nearly there. Might be something to look at if you do a bit of Squid fishing?
Across SA up to 2 lines with hooks, rods or hand lines, and 1 teaser... see: pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing/rules/gear_bait_and_berley/permitted_fishing_gear/rod_and_handline
Hey mate. Garfish has to be 23cm from the small upper lip to the tail. I’ve been doing Yorkes over the last few week with little to no luck. I’ve done a 180 switch and gone to rapid bay instead and boom, fish galore. Lots of kings around there atm too. I’d like to see you do a rapid bay trip. Burley, paternoster with size 2 hook and a cockle. Lots of line burning fun on the trevally.
Ah yes, I just double checked my fish measurer, 23cm... Thanks for that. Lucky he was to size. I do need to get down south... I live near Barossa so it's a fair hike. Really about the same as Yorkes, but feels longer due to going through the city. I also need to do it on a weekday to avoid the crowds on the tiny rapid bay jetty... Oh the memories of fishing on the old jetty as a kid! Thanks for the tips.
@@MattsFishingEscapes yes please do. I’d love to see rapid bay video go up. Send me an inbox if you’d like to link up for a rapid bay sesh soon! I’d be happy to meet you down there.
Hi, I notice your always land/ jetty based, are you interested in boat fishing? I have a 5.8m Barcrusher, with a new 115 Yamaha, It is to big for me to get back on a trailer alone, would you be interested in going out with me, local or on Yorke peninsular?
Hi Graeme, yep I'm landbased. Most of my audience seem to follow due to being landbased. I don't mind getting out though from time to time. Thanks for the offer!
So you are looking at a worm farm - i take it that it is earthworms ? one of the best videos i have seen on that was from ABC TV gardening Australia - i think his name is coz or something like that but a no bullshit way of doing it and it was on TH-cam .
If you head up to point lowly not sure if that’s far for you or not but you could easily catch a rat kingy or a chance of a big girl they are running like nuts atm
@ yeahs that’s a long drive lol. don’t worry to much the season just begun off the rocks are your best bet just the other day a school of must of been 100 plus of rat kingys swam past. Other great spot for them is pt pirie harbour make sure you got a good reel though they pull like a truck my mate pulled a 16kg one off the rocks at point lowly on Friday!
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The teaser always creates chaos when fishing solo haha
Not usually a problem... it was a bit today though...
Great job keep the videos coming try Moonta and wallaroo maybe even port Augusta jetties
My first video was at Wallaroo and I did a recent one at Moonta. Pt Augusta I'd love to hear more about landbased!
Try salting your cockles m8 it not only preserves them it's harder to get off the hook... Great vid as always m8 looking forward to catching up some day. I've got a spot on my esky for one of your stickers 👍🇦🇺🤠
Cheers Sam, yeah I'll need to look into that. Heading to Goolwa soon I think! Cheers for the positive feedback!
How does one salt the cockles? In the shell or remove and salt?
Great work Matt keep the videos coming 👍
Thanks! Loving getting out there and sharing!
i really love your vids legend and am stoked when you post! Keep it up
Cheers for the feedback! Really appreciate it! 🤙
Another great video Matt! Great use of the drone too, added a nice dimension to the video... subtle, brief, and impactful!
Yeah, sometimes I just get too much into the fishing and forget, or weather is no good to use the drone. On this occasion, I was there nice and early and had time... it definitely helps break it up and showcase the location.
@MattsFishingEscapes looked like a great spot, will have to try and get there next time I'm in SA
@@10tenadventures there are 3 good jetties in that area, Wallaroo, Moonta and then Port Hughes... All worthy spots for a fish! And then Wauraltee Beach is a great spot (outside of usual school holidays etc) to Caravan on the beach.
squid will often grab then flee if something like a dolphin is in the area :)
Something def scared it!
Thanks for the great fishing session mate.
It’s been a while since I wet a line, maybe over 8 years.
After I reline my rods,I will use your inspiration to improve my enjoyment of life.
I always love fishing
All the best from Moe town in Gippsland.😂
Cheers Norman, that's what it is all about fir me, inspiring others! Go get 'em mate. #tightlines
Always good to watch Matt. Worth a trip to Goolwa if you want cockles mate. They are big and everywhere this season. We haven't tried Port Hughes yet but it's on the list.
Yeah, I used to do it as a kid when we lived south of the city... if I factor in fuel, the cost of cockles probably isn't too bad. 😁
Well done Matt hood work, enjoy mate.
Thankyou! I've taken a 4 day weekend and I'm on another adventure 🙃
Matt, always have crab net in the water jiust under the surface to bring up big Squid and Cuttlefish, saves loosing them.
Yes! A great suggestion. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Great to see a fellow south aussie show casing what we as fishers go through
Cheers! Fishing not always catching!
Mate! Keep up the videos, love your work. Another fella mentioned it but yeah salt the cockles. They stay on the hook better. Grab a bag of them, shell them onto some news paper, and sprinkle some salt on them. Let them dry for an hour or so then put them in a Tupperware container. Sprinkle a bit more salt on the top. Also for the big squid/cuttle fish get your self a crab net and you can use that to retrieve them as opposed to pulling them up by the line
Cheers Karlos! Yeah def want to grab a couple of crab nets! Will get the salt.onto the cockles!
My Mother is from the area and the squidding there around january 2024 was incredible. we walked away with 9 good size squid from a couple hours of fishing one night
Yeah it's a great spot. All three jetties are great, Wallaroo, Moonta and Port Hughes... we're lucky to have them!
Good on you. Sharing is not easy but great you have. Love the vids. Keep up the good work.
Cheers.
Thanks. I've learned the last 4 or 5 years that sharing really is caring. You're not alone, you are enough! Thanks for watching.
Hello mate
Just come across your videos for the first time.
Look good
Looking forward to watching more.
Oh hey thanks! I'm no expert, just an average guy struggling with the ups n downs of landbased fishing. I hope you enjoy!
Love this
Hey thanks for that. Just a guy 👦 that ❤️ fishing 🎣
Good idea to have a crab net handy when landing big ones
Yes, it's something I've thought about... Both for the crabs and the large squid/cuttlefish!
Nice work, Matt, I’m getting ready to come back to South Australia after a 30 some year absence and looking forward to doing a lot of fishing. thanks for the inspiration. Best regards K.
My pleasure, Kevin. I'm hoping to get out there a bit more soon!
Probably not a good idea to try and bring kingfish in when fishing for gar,whiting and squid just my opinion great job Matt and great video thanks. 😊
I didn't see one all day... Trying to cover all bases 🤣
Hi mate, well done. If I'm chasing whiting on that jetty I always move up and down the jetty with a rod and cast into all the sand holes, often it's the ones a little further out that are holding whiting.
Yes keeping mobile is always worth it!
Good on ya Mate, love the videos keep up the good work !
Cheers for that... just deciding where to go fishing this weekend! You heading out?
@@MattsFishingEscapes yea mate, went to outer harbor on my boat with a couple of mates and caught 6 whiting and a couple of squid, heading out this weekend to cape jervis.
Tight lines!
Good stuff mate! I always prefer Moonta bay for camping and fishing trips off the jetty, pt Hughes is just south, then wallaroo jetty is just north prefer both but just my preference, ardrossan I’ve been fishing in my yak and hooked about a 1mtr kingy but broke me off, saw it come grab the bait and take off but my line just wasn’t strong enough, wasn’t prepped for them, but had a go when saw them in the water, barley is always the number 1 biggest help when fishing that I think lots of new fishers underestimate, and if ur taking ur kids, set up with barley and some small hooks, maybe some live gents and h should catch fish, small fish like Tommy’s and gar are great fun and can be the difference between kids enjoying fishing or thinking it’s boring and wanting an iPad 😂🍻👊😊
Yes I agree. Tilly has ASD and ADHD... So, any opportunity to get her out is good. But I know her limitations... I love chasing Tommies but would love to catch a landbased kingy... I have Moonta and Wallaroo vids to that you might like. #tightlines
@@MattsFishingEscapes I’m subscribed now so will def check em out when I got some spare time! 🍻😊
Smoked Tommy’s 👌 delicious! Camping have them on some buttered toast 😋
I'll have to try to smoke some in the Weber
@@MattsFishingEscapes I used to use one of those lil smokers with the metho burners in them, but yeah def worth a try 👌😊
I have watched a few of your videos so far and am enjoying your content. I really like your explanation of why you started the channel. Wishing you good mental health and a new sub from me.
Cheers for that. I'm currently waiting for my replacement DJI microphones to get some more vids up!
Nice squid again mate they look tasty, keep up the good work.
Yes we enjoyed them on Monday and Tuesday night! The big ones were big!
Hey mate, where did you get your berley bag?
Most tackle shops have them. It's called a wash bag I think. I think this one was from Gawler Outdoors, but sport fishing scene and others would have them too
on yah mate keep on keeping on
Cheers! Appreciate the support 💯 %
How are you catching the squid? I didn't see you working it by winding in....It would be awesome if you could show us your technique... 👍
Sure. Some we're caught on teasers, others on straight jigging. I cast and let it sink for 6-10s, depending how deep you're in. You want to be as close to the bottom but not getting weed or snagged. Then give some aggressive flicks 2 or 3 times. Let it sink for about 3 - 7 seconds. Rinse and repeat. Squid generally grab it on the float down. Then when you flick you'll feel the weight and pulsing of the squid. #tightlines
Spent a lot of time down here as a young fella, used to snorkel that jetty and surrounds frequently, would almost be guaranteed to see a yellow tail king fish or two every time.
Yeah hooking and landing them is the challenge though hey?!
Cuttlefish taste great.
Never eaten one... will have to give one a go when I get the next one.
Great fishing spot good work
Yeah I will be back there soon!
wheres the best adelaide metro place for squidding off beach
Somerton Park when no swimmers... or Marino Rocks.
@@MattsFishingEscapes lol, i live their
@cruzcampbell7564 lucky you! I made a full vid on it recently...
@@MattsFishingEscapes ik, it was elite
Cheers@@cruzcampbell7564 ;)
Great vid champ, I'd love to see you catch some salmon so I can copy you 😊
Haha... I wish I was that capable! I'll try and catch whatever I can 🤣
i gotta stop into that bait and tackle shop at port wakefield, i believe they stock our squid jigs too.
It's a great shop. Definitely worth it!
@@MattsFishingEscapes nice video mate, wish I could get out as much as you.
As I explained in the video, I make it a priority and I have a very understanding partner ☺️
Matt use squid candles for the whiting cheaper and in my humble opinion just as good as cockles if not better regularly bag out using them
Yes! They love them soft candles! The cockles have just gotten out of hand. I assume it's because when I was a kid, they were just bait, and now they are a 'delicacy'...
Ive never used a teaser before. Is there main purpose to bring them to your squid jig?
Yep just increases your chances. They will sit and chew on a teaser, then pull them in gently and they jump on the jig... you can have a teaser out while flicking a jig... so yeah increases your chances.
@@MattsFishingEscapes awesome. I might have to try that next time I'm out. Thanks!
Any time! Check out the Moonta video too... good examples there of the teaser and setup.
Absolute gun
Just doing my best to catch fish landbased in South Australia!
I've fished off that jetty many times with not too much luck. I've caught a few garfish but I've noticed when the kingfish come in and everything scatters. To make it more frustrating it seems the kingfish only pass through and move on pretty quickly. I've heard Balgowan is a good spot just south of Port Hughes but has no jetty. I'm a new sub, thanks for sharing!
Cheers Pedro. Yeah it's more been Squid and Tommies and Gar. Yes some of the beaches around the area, the Gap camp ground etc are good too. Hope you enjoy the content. I need to get out to get another video going. But life has been getting in the way the past 3 weeks.
@@MattsFishingEscapes For many years I used to go fishing around the BHP tug boats in Whyalla and just north at Fitzgerald Bay. We are blessed with some of the best fishing in the world. I also couldn't agree more in regards to mental health, fishing has done wonders for me when I've been in a dark place.
What go pros do you use in your videos??
I have Go Pro 11's x 2
@@MattsFishingEscapes nice I'm keen as to start my own channel for metal health like you said don't care about the views just wanna do it for fun are you from Adelaide I'm a keen as fisherman good at it aswell if ever wanna go for a trip or something
Connect via my fishing page on FB or IG!
@@MattsFishingEscapes flicked you a msg
I remember 1 day fishing of wallaroo jetty, there was hundreds of squid, crystal clear water, was dropping all kinds of jigs of all colours on em and they just weren’t hungry 😂 some days just unlucky, I think barometric pressure can influence fish, making them more or less hungry in certain days, and squid can be finicky about colours, but yeah that day was so frustrating they were just hanging out barely swimming just hundreds of would move when the jigs almost landed on top of em but otherwise nothing 😂😂😩
Wow that must have been frustrating!
Had one of the best sessions on the squid there a few years back with a mate.
Quiet for most of the day and then went crazy towards dusk when we caught heaps and some really big ones as well.
Had a good session at Second Valley last year and had caught enough in about 20 minutes although we could have caught many more if we kept at it.
I even helped a Japanese Tourist with no idea catch a big one which created plenty of noise and excitement.
I'm hoping to get back down that way in a couple of months.
I need to get down to Rapid Bay and Second Valley soon. I remember when I was really little my dad and I did and overnight trip down there. It was so windy at Second Valley (before it had railing) that my dad tied a rope around my waist and the jetty! It's great how fishing creates life long memories!
@@MattsFishingEscapes Yeah very true.
I used to go to Blowhole Creek fishing with some older workmates when I first started working and want to get back there again. The weather has been a bit average the last couple of times we went so we didn't get down to fish there.
I stay at the Stringybark campground and try to stay for at least 4 or more nights if I can.
Great area.
@@oldbloke204 weather looks ok tomorrow!
@@MattsFishingEscapes I'm a couple of hours away and planning, packing and getting there to set up is a bit of an effort so that's why I prefer to go for up to a week.
............and I'm slack.
The camping trips are well worth the effort though imo.
I saw a thing called a Squid gaff being used which I think is a great idea.
When I was down there last time I hooked a very large Squid and couldn't lift it onto the Jetty.
I tried walking it to shore but lost it when I was nearly there.
Might be something to look at if you do a bit of Squid fishing?
Yes, I've seen a squid gaff... though I kinda want less gear to take out... Maybe a crab net is better/more useful?
Love the videos mate. Will you be around Yorkes on the March long weekend?
Hey not sure... I dont even know the dates for the long weekend! 🤦♂️
Hey what are the regulations on rods out there ? Or is this in SA in general
Across SA up to 2 lines with hooks, rods or hand lines, and 1 teaser... see: pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing/rules/gear_bait_and_berley/permitted_fishing_gear/rod_and_handline
Down size gar hooks to 10 or 12
Ah ok that's tiny... but wil try!
Hey mate. Garfish has to be 23cm from the small upper lip to the tail.
I’ve been doing Yorkes over the last few week with little to no luck. I’ve done a 180 switch and gone to rapid bay instead and boom, fish galore. Lots of kings around there atm too.
I’d like to see you do a rapid bay trip.
Burley, paternoster with size 2 hook and a cockle. Lots of line burning fun on the trevally.
Ah yes, I just double checked my fish measurer, 23cm... Thanks for that. Lucky he was to size. I do need to get down south... I live near Barossa so it's a fair hike. Really about the same as Yorkes, but feels longer due to going through the city. I also need to do it on a weekday to avoid the crowds on the tiny rapid bay jetty... Oh the memories of fishing on the old jetty as a kid! Thanks for the tips.
@@MattsFishingEscapes yes please do. I’d love to see rapid bay video go up. Send me an inbox if you’d like to link up for a rapid bay sesh soon! I’d be happy to meet you down there.
The Weedy Whiting will take your baits there too..
Ah thanks!
Matt, why not keep a bucket and water with an aerator? Keep those little squid fresh and alive.
Good fishing mate.
I feel like I have enough stuff that I'm carrying... adding more feels like taking a tackle shop out with me... but I get what you're saying.
@@MattsFishingEscapes there are collapsible units available.
Hi, I notice your always land/ jetty based, are you interested in boat fishing? I have a 5.8m Barcrusher, with a new 115 Yamaha, It is to big for me to get back on a trailer alone, would you be interested in going out with me, local or on Yorke peninsular?
Hi Graeme, yep I'm landbased. Most of my audience seem to follow due to being landbased. I don't mind getting out though from time to time. Thanks for the offer!
Try hooked teaser barb and never lose another squid
I find a better hook up rate using a teaser and bringing them in. I think a kingy scared the first one away. They usually don't disappear like that...
So you are looking at a worm farm - i take it that it is earthworms ? one of the best videos i have seen on that was from ABC TV gardening Australia - i think his name is coz or something like that but a no bullshit way of doing it and it was on TH-cam .
Cool, I'll have a look Ian! Thanks!
I find leather jacket can strip your bait with zero pull on the line.
Them sneaky buggers. Cockles don't stay on well either. Need to salt them.
If you head up to point lowly not sure if that’s far for you or not but you could easily catch a rat kingy or a chance of a big girl they are running like nuts atm
Yes, I'm at rapid bay this weekend... shouldnhave gone to Whyalla!
@ yeahs that’s a long drive lol. don’t worry to much the season just begun off the rocks are your best bet just the other day a school of must of been 100 plus of rat kingys swam past. Other great spot for them is pt pirie harbour make sure you got a good reel though they pull like a truck my mate pulled a 16kg one off the rocks at point lowly on Friday!
@DeclanAlomes epic
cuttlefish is like squid on steroids its delicious
Yeah I've heard. I'll have to try it!
Garfish hang back out from the burley bag.....the bigger ones stay back about 30++ metres?..
Yes seems to be the same for tommies and gar... the bigger ones out the back