namesay Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) Hi raiders. I went out for a fish after work this afternoon. After reading netic's report and also scoring a zero on kingies on wednesday ( sorry Danny ), I needed to get my kingie fix. Finished work by 1.30pm. Had to plead with to let me go out. She wanted me back by 6pm as she had an appointment and I had to look after the kids. Made me swear on my gonads that I will be in by 6. Got to Roseville ramp and the weather was really nasty. Wind, rain everything but went out anyway!! Caught a few good bait sized squid but interestingly also caught 2 tailer, 1 leatherjacket and almost a pike...all on a squid jig. Due to the wind/rain fished middle harbour. Nice and sheltered. Got my downrigger out and trolled the squid around the moorings for zip. Decided to try the reefs/wrecks around middle harbour. Got to one of my favourite spots to find the sounder coming alive! Set the downrigger to 12 meters and got a hit straight away. Landed a kingie about 80cm. Released him and put another bait down. It got hit as well. This time the fish took both hooks and was bleeding heavily from the gills so he was kept. FIsh was about 86cm. 3rd bait and another fish. ALso about 80cm. Released him also in good condition. Had a look at the time and it was time to go. Got stuck in the worst of the peak hour traffic. A trip which normally takes 15-20 minutes took over an hour but still made it home OK. Gonads are intact. It amazes me after all this time but the kingies would only hit the bait when it was trolled down stream. Same bait trolled up stream was completely ignored. Pays to troll your baits in all different directions. Can't wait for the next trip!!! Cheers Kelvin Edited October 20, 2006 by namesay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coollamon Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Awesome good to see so many people getting amongst em wish I was one of them good report also keep em coming Coollamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Cant wait to get out tomorrow! Nice fish mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Thats a great kingy! (good to hear the kingy reports getting more constant ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Thats a top looking Kingy you got there, Half your luck being able to get out there for a fish. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manama Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 nice one mate, i cant wait to get out there, i just hope the weather holds out for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Mate that's a super Kingie. If I get one that size this summer I'll be a happy man. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 The water temps are right on the money for kingies so they are really on the bite. I just hope the run of larger fish continues I hoping to crack 12 kg this season! Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_steve Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 awesome work kelvin, TOP looking kingy once again mate... keep up the great work mate.. cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailorNut Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Mate, that's a nice kingy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Well done , nice looking king there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) Three Kings 80cm + in a short arvo session, that is an absolute top draw session!! If this is what bad weather does to them let it rain baby Edited October 20, 2006 by Kings'n'town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 great middle harbour fish there mate, wouldn t it be nice if trip went accoeding to plan where everyone is happy. good on ya mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Rock Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 You guys are killing the kingies!!! (not literally - figuratively I mean) I'm so jealous. Bugger it - I'm going to Fishfinder right now to buy a downrigger. Tony - warm up the cash register!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrykrocker Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 what can i say? awesome session Probably see you out there if you are going out on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunOFun Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Great fish Kelvin, a beaut little session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 some more great kings, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 The weather is looking pretty bad but the fish are ON! I am handicapped today as I have a school reunion to go to but hoping to get some tomorrow. Wouldn't it be great if someone had a squid farm!!!! cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Woah! The kingies are going off!!! Another great report. Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mc Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I would LOVE to catch something like that! It is definitely on the to-do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 well done namesay, top king you had there seems like you got ya fix well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeyepete Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 So jealous... I'm yet to get onto this seasons Kingie Probaly cause i've had no luck catching squid. Tried every where with no luck. Where's the squid firing in the harbour, need some of that action..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Yeah thanks crazy john. As you know these kingies are addictive like no other fish. You kind of fall in love with them...sounds sad but true....I am sure you know what I mean. Can't wait for the next fish!!! Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 (edited) i definately know what you mean especially when you catch a 80cm plus and they take you 4 quite a few runs hehe Edited October 21, 2006 by Crazy John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Lately I have been keeping records of my kingie fights on the sounder. As most of the kingie fights are straight up and down it records beautifully on your sounder. I just get my digital cam and take a photo of the screen. You can see exactly how much line they take. I know it sounds obsessive but I just LOVE these fish.Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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