Kayak Fishing, Kayaking

Viking Profish Coaching Mastery – Group Kayak Fishing Coaching

1-on-1 kayak fishing coaching
Included bonus · Limited time

Group coaching included with your Viking Profish

Buy a Viking Profish 400, Profish Reload or Profish GT and enjoy practical group kayak fishing coaching with Jason Milne — Paddle Guy on the Sunshine Coast.

Learn alongside other paddlers, build your skills and get more from your kayak. For a limited time, this coaching experience is included with your Profish purchase.

Group coaching
Sunshine Coast
Stand-alone value: AUD $499

Learn Together, Build Your Skills

The coaching is delivered in a group format, with practical demonstrations, shared learning and opportunities to ask questions.

Activities are planned around the group's experience and conditions on the day. The focus may include kayak setup, fishing techniques, handling and time on the water, depending on the session plan.

Viking profish kayak fishing coaching session at sunrise, paddler offshore on a viking profish kayak in open ocean conditions

What the Group Coaching May Cover

The topics below give an overview of the coaching. The activities covered in each session depend on the group's experience, the location and conditions on the day.

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Get Your Kayak Ready

Explore practical ways to prepare your Profish for a fishing trip. The group can discuss setup ideas and learn from the coach's demonstrations.

  • Transport, loading and unloading
  • Storage and a comfortable deck layout
  • Preparing your kayak for a fishing trip

Choose Gear for Your Fishing

Learn how different equipment suits different kayak fishing situations. Ask questions about your existing gear and discuss equipment choices with the group.

  • Rods and reels
  • Lines, lures and rigs
  • Equipment choices for different fishing situations
Silhouette illustration of fishing gear including rods, reels, fishing lines, hooks, lures, rigs and terminal tackle used for kayak fishing setups
Viking profish reload fishing kayak loaded with rods on the beach at sunrise, ready for offshore launch.

Make Sense of Your Kayak Setup

Discuss how accessories, storage, electronics and fishing equipment can work together on a Profish.

The coaching may include examples of simple setups and more advanced options, helping you consider what is useful for your own paddling and fishing.

Handling, Launching and Conditions

Depending on the session plan and suitable conditions, the group may explore kayak handling, launching and practical preparation for time on the water.

Activities and locations are chosen with the group's experience and conditions in mind. Beach launches and offshore activities are not guaranteed in every session.

Jason milne, aka paddle guy, on his viking profish reload during a beach launch in the surf
Kayak angler reeling in a fish during a guided lesson

Put Your Learning into Practice

When the session plan and conditions allow, put the group's learning into practice on the water. The focus is shared learning and building kayak fishing skills.

  • Positioning and drift
  • Lure presentation
  • Choosing techniques for the conditions

Learn with Paddle Guy

Jason Milne brings practical experience with Viking Profish kayaks and kayak fishing on the Sunshine Coast.

The group format gives you an opportunity to see techniques demonstrated, ask questions and learn from other paddlers' experiences.

Stand-alone coaching value

AUD $499

A $499 Coaching Bonus with Your Profish

For a limited time, the group coaching experience is included at no extra cost when you purchase a Viking Profish 400, Profish Reload or Profish GT through Kayak and SUP.

How Group Coaching Works

This offer is delivered as group coaching. Contact Kayak and SUP to discuss upcoming sessions and how to arrange your included coaching.

Dates, meeting points and session details are confirmed when scheduling. Activities depend on coach availability, participants' experience and conditions on the day.

Meet your coach

Who is Jason “Paddle Guy” Milne?

Jason is one of the most respected names in the Australian and New Zealand paddling and kayak fishing scene. He combines hands-on experience with practical teaching, helping paddlers build confidence fast — from setup and safety to real on-water results.

  • Deep knowledge of Viking Profish kayaks and performance setups.
  • Sunshine Coast experience for inshore + offshore kayak fishing.
  • Clear, no-fluff guidance: what to buy, what to skip, and how to fish it properly.

Follow Jason for tips, rigging ideas and on-water content — and get a feel for his teaching style.

Follow Paddle Guy

Explore Jason's kayak fishing videos, setup ideas and on-water content.

Jason “paddle guy” milne kayaking offshore, demonstrating real on-water experience and practical kayak fishing skills in australian conditions

Group Coaching FAQs

Is the included coaching available from every retailer?

The included coaching is a Kayak and SUP promotion. Contact us about the current offer when purchasing your Viking Profish.

When can I attend the group coaching?

Contact us to discuss upcoming sessions. Dates and meeting details are confirmed when scheduling, subject to coach availability and suitable conditions.

How is the group session structured?

The coach plans the activities around the group's experience and conditions on the day. Contact us for the details of the session you are considering.

Will we be fishing offshore?

That depends on the session plan, conditions and participants' experience. Offshore activities are not guaranteed in every group session.

Do I need previous experience in sheltered waters?

Tell us about your paddling and kayak fishing experience before booking. We can discuss which group session and activities are suitable for you.

Will the session focus on big offshore fish?

The group session does not promise a particular species or catch. Fishing topics and on-water activities depend on the session plan, season and conditions.

Which Profish models qualify for the included coaching?

The offer includes the Viking Profish 400, Profish Reload and Profish GT purchased through Kayak and SUP, for a limited time.

Can a beginner join?

Let us know your experience level before booking so we can discuss a suitable group session and what to expect.

Can I learn spearfishing through this offer?

Contact us before booking if you are interested in spearfishing. We will discuss whether suitable training is available; please do not assume it is part of the group coaching.

Can the coaching cover bays, rivers or estuaries?

These interests can be discussed when arranging your coaching. The location and activities depend on the group session plan and conditions.

How do I choose the right kayak?

Complete our kayak questionnaire and Daniele will help you explore suitable options:
Complete our kayak questionnaire

Can I enquire about coaching without purchasing a Profish?

Yes. The group coaching has a stand-alone value of AUD $499. Contact us to discuss availability and booking separately from a kayak purchase.

Can I ask about tuna or Spanish mackerel fishing?

Tell us about your interests before booking. We can discuss whether these topics fit an upcoming group session; species-specific offshore activities depend on the session plan, season and conditions.

Can the group session focus entirely on snapper?

Let us know that you are interested in snapper fishing. A group session follows a shared plan, so an individual focus cannot be guaranteed.

Can I ask about flathead and inshore fishing?

Yes. Share your interests when enquiring so we can discuss how they may fit the group session.

Can I choose the location and style of fishing?

You can share your preferences, but the coach sets a group plan based on participants' experience and conditions. Contact us beforehand to discuss what an upcoming session may cover.

Do I have to buy new tackle?

You can ask about using your existing equipment. We will discuss preparation and any session requirements when arranging your coaching.

Can the focus change during the session?

The coach may adapt the group's activities to suit conditions and progress. Changes follow the shared session plan rather than an individual participant's preference.

Is private one-on-one coaching included?

The current Profish promotion includes group coaching. The previous complimentary one-on-one promotion has ended.

Find Your Viking Profish

Explore the Profish 400, Profish GT and Profish Reload and find the kayak that suits your fishing.

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Ready to Join the Group?

Explore the Viking Profish range and enjoy kayak fishing group coaching with Paddle Guy (Jason Milne) on the Sunshine Coast. Learn together, build your skills and get more from your kayak.

  • Group coaching
  • Stand-alone value: AUD $499
  • Shared practical learning
  • Adapted to group & conditions

About Daniele Giannatempo

Daniele Giannatempo is the founder of Kayak and SUP, an online retailer based on the Sunshine Coast. With years of experience in the kayak and SUP industry, he shares reviews, guides and stories to help paddlers choose the right gear and enjoy water adventures to the fullest.