sswcharlie 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 What kite fishing happens down in SA and where. Can you hire a kite at all.Like to know more.ThanksChuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bent87 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome....I dont know about hiring, but I've been trialling a few methods, just starting to have a bit of success. I'd be keen to know more too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 funny, I was just looking at this the other day.good way to get a big bait out... but I think they have more success in other countries where they effectively run a long line out (20+ hooks). a few videos on youtube of guys hauling in snapper after snapper on one line.I don't think there's anywhere to hire one, but they aren't too expensive, about $100 for a decent kite, then just run it out on a rod & reel.I haven't heard of or seen anyone in SA doing it, but I'd imagine they'd come into their own on the surf beaches, able to get a big bait out pretty far.There's also another method, called a Kontiki. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 What is kite fishing ? sorry to but in Cheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 You fly a kite, then attach a 'drop line' to the kite line, then let out more kite line to take your baits out to sea.wait, then haul in your dropline and collect your fish.repeat.the kite stays up the whole time you are fishing.thats one way anyway.depending on the kite, the wind can be blowing straight down the beach and you can still get baits out by 'tacking' the kite to fly against the wind and head out to sea. 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Cheers Kingsley i seen a doco on New Zealand once and the guy was doing something similar was wondering if it was the same thing http://www.seahorse.net.nz/videos_and_testimonialsCheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah thats a Kontiki, they use it to either drag out a long line, or to tow out a device that drops a long line after a while (less drag that way).Different to kite fishing... but same outcome.There's some cheapish setups herehttps://www.safeshop.co.nz/vshop/fishing/index.php 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah thats a Kontiki' date=' they use it to either drag out a long line, or to tow out a device that drops a long line after a while (less drag that way).Different to kite fishing... but same outcome.[/quote']Reckon UHF will be ordering one for his stone fishn down south Thanks again Jack. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live Fibre 1 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Another method used a bit in NW of WA,they use helium balloons off the cliffs,which just skips a bait along the surface of the water below.........they use this for sailfish,marlin and kingies.........same principle as a kite I suspect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wishing2Bfishing 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Another method used a bit in NW of WA' date='they use helium balloons off the cliffs,which just skips a bait along the surface of the water below.........they use this for sailfish,marlin and kingies.........same principle as a kite I suspect [/quote']I read an article on this in Modern Fishing, they were getting big Spainish Mackeral from like 40m high cliffs, pretty impressive i thought. alot of work and planning goes into it as well by the sounds of it but i can understand the appeal of getting big fish landbased :cheer: . Robson Green also does it on Extreme Fishing with a German chap off of a beach in New Zealand.Do u still get the fight of the fish when fishing with a kite or ballon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MistOne 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wow, this is the first time I have ever heard of this, great idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nah I dont think its for me, as you cant legally long line as a rec here in SA. not really worth all the hassle to take a line out with two hooks and bait on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotare 491 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Pretty much agree with what everyone has written already. It's popular in New Zealand so do some googling for some New Zealand fishing websites for more info. As mentioned there are a few different "styles" of kite fishing, from drag and dropping baits to trolling lures behind the kite.I toyed with the idea for a while, but in all honesty after doing some research it looked like it would add a fair bit more complexity to a simple land based fishing trip. I have enough trouble managing a single rod cast off the beach, so I could only imagine what sort of mess I would end up with trying to connect lines, flying a kite, dodging people swimming..... :ohmy: Take a look at the Robson Green episode where he does some kite fishing. It's quite a laugh and you will get a better appreciation of what's involved urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Not really feasible in South Australia as you can only use 3 hooks on a line and it is a hassle to set. Plus we don't get favourable wind conditions often. Works in NZ as multi hook longlines are legal, then get offshore winds and beaches with nearby reef holding snapper. Cal and Savagelip 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malb 62 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 The other thing about it is that in South Australia, the prevailing winds are southerly, so nearly always onshore. Might work some days, or in some places but a bit inconsistant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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