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Best Accessories for Hobie Lynx Kayak

The Hobie Lynx is an interesting kayak introduced into the market in 20243. It’s an underrated fishing vessel with amazing portability and surprisingly excellent stability. But it desperately lacks storage, however, with some creativity, you can turn this lightweight kayak that looks more like a SUP into an ultimate fishing... Read More

September 29, 2024

Must Have KAYAK FISHING Accessories

Welcome to the Must Have KAYAK FISHING Accessories by FishingMad. When it comes to Kayak Fishing, I’m a firm believer that less is more to maximise organisation and cabin space however after 20 years of kayak fishing in my opinion these are the essential accessories that take your kayak fishing... Read More

September 16, 2024

When is snapper season in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port

In Victoria Snapper season is one of the most exciting times on the water. Catching these magnificent fish which fish fight well and taste great will see our boat ramps busy and much excitement among local anglers. Snapper seasonal movements are fascinating, it’s like clockwork as they enter Port Phillip... Read More

September 12, 2024

How to Buy the RIGHT Fishing Rod and Reel Combo

Welcome to How to Buy the RIGHT Fishing Rod and Reel Combo by FishingMad. Fishing rods and reels come in so many different, sizes, lengths weight classes and that’s because all fishing rods have an intended purpose. This can be very overwhelming for those looking to buy a new rod... Read More

September 4, 2024

Hobie Outback Vs Pro Angler ( what are the real differences )

Welcome to the Hobie Outback Vs Pro Angler article which will explore the key differences between these popular fishing platforms. For many years I have gone back and forth between the Pro Anglers and Outbacks as there are clear differences in size, weight, features, performance and cost that make it... Read More

December 30, 2023

The Truth about Fishing with Straight through Fluorocarbon

Welcome to the FishingMad article The Truth about Fishing with Straight through Fluorocarbon – Pros and Cons. It’s important to identify the strengths and weaknesses of emerging fishing tackle and techniques. The use of straight through fluorocarbon is one such fishing technique that fits into this category well. Why because there... Read More

June 24, 2023

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DropRacks Sliding Roof Racks Review

Welcome to the DropRacks Sliding Roof Racks Review by FishingMad.... Read More

Strapinno Retractable Ratchet Straps Review

Welcome to the Strapinno Retractable Ratchet Straps Review by FishingMad.... Read More

Tonic Polarised Fishing Sunglasses Review ( perception sunnies )

Welcome to the Tonic Polarised Fishing Sunglasses Review. I recently... Read More

Glowbite Grumpy Fish Review

Welcome to the Glowbite Grumpy Fish Review by FishingMad. Grumpy... Read More

SwellPro Fisherman Max FD2 Review

Welcome to the SwellPro Fisherman Max FD2 Review - All... Read More

BerleyPro Kimmi Cart Review

Welcome to the BerleyPro Kimmi Cart Review. I’ve been kayak... Read More

BaerSkin Hoodie 3 Review

Welcome to the Baerskin Tactical Hoodie 3.0 review by FishingMad.... Read More

Fish-On Fire-X Circle Hooks Review

Welcome to the Fish-On Fire-X Circle Hooks Review. The new... Read More

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Portable Power Station Review

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Portable Power Station Review by FishingMad. I’m always... Read More

New Inku Squid Jigs

Welcome to New Inku Squid Jigs Review. Back in 2020, local... Read More

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FishingMad Website Major Refresh

In October 2024 the FishingMad website had a major refresh and rebuild. I appreciate your patience as we transitioned to a new theme while adding new features and enhancements and migrated thousands of articles, images, and pages to the new platform. This has been a massive task with years of... Read More

October 11, 2024

Metro Stonker Trout Stocking Melbourne 2023

Metro Stonker Trout Stocking Melbourne 2023. In Late August 2023, exactly 1,000 large rainbow trout were stocked into 17 popular metro fishing lakes across Melbourne. The term Stonkers has been given to these large ex-broodstock rainbow trout which are up to 7 kilos in size. This initiative is funded by... Read More

August 28, 2023

Cherry Lake Chemical Spill Fishing Disaster

Tragic news on 14th March 2022 as many local Altona residents reported hundreds of dead carp floating in Cherry Lake. The local authorities have attended the location which is popular for its walking and cycling trails and fishing. They have confirmed that 12,000 litres of surfactant a cleaning product had... Read More

March 15, 2022

FishingMad on Channel 31

FishingMad on Channel 31. Exciting news this week as Channel 31 has formally given FishingMad its own dedicated TV series on its free to air network. The show will be featured weekly on Tuesday evenings at 9.30 pm straight after Talking Fishing and encore weekly at 3.00 pm on Saturdays.... Read More

November 19, 2021

Sea-Doo FISH PRO 2022 Trophy Scout & Sport announced

It’s August 2021 and Sea-Doo has announced a big update to the FISH PRO jet ski range. This time diversifying the range into multiple offerings to cater to different budgets. This will include the entry-level FISH PRO Scout which will retail from $19,609, the mid-level FISH PRO Sport which will... Read More

August 16, 2021

New Penn Slammer 4 is here

New Penn Slammer 4 is here. The Penn Slammer 3 was released back in 2016 and was an immediate hit and winner of the iCast 2016 best saltwater reel. Since then it has gone on to be an extremely popular saltwater fishing reel. A rugged workhorse built tough in a... Read More

July 23, 2021

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Preston Northcote Angling Club Talk Night

On Tuesday 9th April 2024 Alan ( host of FishingMad ) will be visiting the Preston Northcote angling club as a guest speaker. He will be giving a detailed presentation on his journey in fishing, kayak fishing around Melbourne and Victoria as well as technique-specific fishing bringing in a range... Read More

March 4, 2024

Leopold Angling Club Talk Night

On Friday 18th January 2024 Alan will be presenting as a guest speaker to the Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club. He will be giving a presentation on his journey in fishing, kayak fishing around Melbourne and Victoria as well as technique-specific fishing bringing in a range of rods, soft plastics... Read More

March 4, 2024

Ultimate Fishing Expo 2023 FishingMad

The Ultimate Fishing Expo 2023 is on its way to Melbourne it’s a brilliant celebration of all things recreational fishing. Local and international fishing icons will be presenting at this free event held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. View the latest products, gear, and stalls from fishing brands,... Read More

January 18, 2023