quintrex480 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Hi Raiders, not sure if people are sick of king reports yet or not, but here goes another one. Made a late call last night to get out on the bay for more kings and maybe get onto some hoodies this time, unfortunately my normal fishing buddies couldn't make it so it was a solo trip for me today. Hit the squid grounds and it was tough with the wind blowing one way and the current the other. Took me close to 2 hours to get 2, 1 small one and a medium size one. Went outside and downrigged the smaller squid to only let pickers take them, so down goes the medium size one, and first pass BOOOMM!!! rod bends out the back and off I drive to deeper waters, looking back I am praying, please, please do not bust off... 15kg drag and I see line coming off the Saltiga, hearts in my mouth!!! I soon have it at the boat and my heart is pounding, got the gaff and got it... the relief and joy of landing a hoodie solo was awesome! it went 105cm, no more squid left, I had to go back in and try to get some more.. but a couple kind chaps that were around offered me one of theirs (if you guys are on FR, thanks heaps , I'll return the favour next time). But unfortunately, I lost the squid to the pickers again. Had to go back in the get more squid, and first cast, got a big one... packed up and headed back outside and decided to slice him down the middle for 2 pieces of bait. After about 3-4 passes, they weren't interested, and I was saying last pass and back in, and on that pass, the rod buckles over and I hear the drag going off... woohoo!!! I am on again! landed him to exactly 100cm... Put the other half of squid back on, and the sounder is showing a massive school of kings... and right as I pass them, bang! rod goes off again, it went 96cm. Still can't wipe the smile off my face!!! Left with the sounder still showing plenty of kings still around, and "I left them biting" Stay tuned for the video... Edited May 4, 2012 by quintrex480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) come on boys leave some for me your buggers well done guys how did the gaff jobs go cheers zed Edited May 4, 2012 by ALPHABET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornets Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 You are right . I wish I didnt keep hearing your reports . I am doing renovations & have put the boat away so not to temp me with these stories . You guys are really having a top season with the kings .Goes to show you need to spend the time & effort to get those bloody squid . I hate that as they are so fickle . Top effort. They love that area at 13.7 m. Sounds like you hit the jackpot with that reef you have found . Good luck to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautica Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Haha that was me mate I knew you where a raider I'll post a report tomorrow . My back is still killing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Hooked Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 By the time I can get out there will be nothing left. Do me a favor the next time you catch a kingie, put a sign on it saying "PROPERTY OF J HOOKED, WILL COLLECT LATER!" and release him. I can't get out for another couple of weeks! Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Nice work again, never get sick of the reports, at least it's kings for some ... I think I may have seen you on my way in? We're you still down rigging at about 1pm Cheers Luke Edited May 4, 2012 by Plumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) I am so sorry I can't make it. Sorry for myself that is..Top effort buddy ..especially solo and all and 100% conversion on hookups. You smarten up on your gaffing skills. It has been a good season. "Left them biting?" That's my line!! Edited May 4, 2012 by Formosan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerFisher Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Will never get sick of these reports, those are awesome fish you have there. If would of been quite an effort controlling the boat and handling those beasts at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumb Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 He is Zarn . Tony is other idiot. edited.. Your both as bad as each other with these depressing reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhype Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 You gotta stop with these Friday sicky reports! .... all these kingfish reports by you is starting to make me feel... well sick! Great effort buddy... Cheers Trung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdol9 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very well done my friend you smashin them latly . Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 You gotta stop with these Friday sicky reports! .... all these kingfish reports by you is starting to make me feel... well sick! Great effort buddy... Cheers Trung Got any reports from yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex480 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) come on boys leave some for me your buggers well done guys how did the gaff jobs go cheers zed trust me zed, from what I saw constantly on the sounder, there are plenty out there! you convinced your mate to give the hawks a miss and come down to chase some kings? good luck tomorrow if you're heading out. As for the gaff job, I had a lot more surface area this time, piece of cake!! By the time I can get out there will be nothing left. Do me a favor the next time you catch a kingie, put a sign on it saying "PROPERTY OF J HOOKED, WILL COLLECT LATER!" and release him. I can't get out for another couple of weeks! Cheers mate. I'll remember to do that next time J , if there is nothing left by the time you get a chance to get out, it's because they have moved on, but water temp was still quite warm so let's hope it stays that way for a little while longer. Nice work again, never get sick of the reports, at least it's kings for some ... I think I may have seen you on my way in? We're you still down rigging at about 1pm Cheers Luke heya Luke, I knew you were heading out today and I did try to keep an eye out for you but couldn't find that cox craft, yes I was still down rigging at 1pm, you should have popped by to say hi Edited May 4, 2012 by quintrex480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex480 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 You gotta stop with these Friday sicky reports! .... all these kingfish reports by you is starting to make me feel... well sick! Great effort buddy... Cheers Trung Just for you mate, no further reports from a Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex480 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I am so sorry I can't make it. Sorry for myself that is..Top effort buddy ..especially solo and all and 100% conversion on hookups. You smarten up on your gaffing skills. It has been a good season. "Left them biting?" That's my line!! Mate, I tried to convince you to come out! yeah it was the hat man! leaving Daiwa cap at home from now on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Great effort. Definitely better than us. Managed 1 squid all day and one large tailor downrigging mid afternoon. Massive schools of small striped fish running north of the bay made it difficult to identify anything else on the sounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Jeez you guys know how to catch a king or two! Great stuff! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyk Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 good on you boys mite c u out there 2moro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishoman Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Great report and photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Jealous doesn't do it justice. Outstanding yet again mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reubs Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Mate I think we need to become fishing buddies haha....but seriously hit me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livewire Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 hello mate...told you your stiring up everyone with those kingies... very nice catch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex480 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Haha that was me mate I knew you where a raider I'll post a report tomorrow . My back is still killing lol hahaha good stuff mate! thanks again for your generosity, next time you see me in the bay, come over and like I said, I'll return the favour. How did you guys go after going back in? I think I heard you say you did pretty well before coming outside, would love to read your report. thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautica Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 That's ok mate yeh we cleaned up on squid that day we were using bigger jigs like 3.0 and squiding in deeper water .. Yeh we only got 2 kings inside both around the 90cm mark , but didn't have much luck outside when we seen ya .. The maritime wouldn't let us fish at the other spot inside bastards lol .. All n all was a good days fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro78 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Well done that's got to a dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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