barrykrocker Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) Hit the the water at the leisurely time of 7am with my brother Danny and my dad. squidded for a couple of hours at a couple of spot's for six squid...we must have sighted about 100 - they were hanging around in schools, one of about 20, but were timid - mostly just completely ignoring our jigs, probably because the sun was blazing by this time. The squid biding their time and consoling one another by 9.30 we were downrigging for kings. the action was slow but steady. Strikes coming like clockwork every 15 minutes. We kept a couple of littlies for the table and released a couple. My dad was on strike when a bigger king hit, went for a run and the hooks pulled. we had already lost a couple of squid for no hookup. A while later he got another rat, and thankfully it was back to my strike I was worried about how i'd go hooked into a big king without my kingie mentor kelvin telling me exactly what to do..haha. Our usual downrigging outfit is a little illsuited for larger kings. the jig-style rod too short and I was wondering how well the little 4500 daiwa capricorn would perform against a good king. At about midday the rod went off again... He took five minutes to land, went 90cm and he was fat. we released this fella. Soon after another squid was smashed, another big king was on and after a blistering initial run the hooks pulled. after losing a second big'un in one day to hooks pulling i think the 5/0 owner hoodlums are gonna have to be upsized for the next mission... Edited February 20, 2007 by barrykrocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Mate awsome day with the Kings! That last one is a honker! What kind of rig do you run around the harbour? Looks sizish from the photo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 nice kings mate, and even better boat! very nice machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Wow, nice fish!, big fat sydney king that one! Awsome pics aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano1 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hit the the water at the leisurely time of 7am with my brother Danny and my dad. squidded for a couple of hours at a couple of spot's for six squid...we must have sighted about 100 - they were hanging around in schools, one of about 20, but were timid - mostly just completely ignoring our jigs, probably because the sun was blazing by this time. Hey mate nice going on the kings, Any clues to where you got the squid??? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Nice report Barrycrocker,and a couple of nice Kings, Especialy that one in the last pic,well done good result. penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophet Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Nice one, you guys had a great day out on the water, I am sure you've done Kelvin proud. Fantastic release of the 90cm King too. You have to feel sorry for the squid sometimes, they are amazing things, too bad for them the Kings love them and they are tasty morsals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewnut Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 how good do those squid look is that a boston whaler you guys fish out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_steve Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 great work there boys seems like u got it all sussed now u did well 6 nice squid there also.. where did u guys pick them up at? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcel haber Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hit the the water at the leisurely time of 7am with my brother Danny and my dad. squidded for a couple of hours at a couple of spot's for six squid...we must have sighted about 100 - they were hanging around in schools, one of about 20, but were timid - mostly just completely ignoring our jigs, probably because the sun was blazing by this time. The squid biding their time and consoling one another by 9.30 we were downrigging for kings. the action was slow but steady. Strikes coming like clockwork every 15 minutes. We kept a couple of littlies for the table and released a couple. My dad was on strike when a bigger king hit, went for a run and the hooks pulled. we had already lost a couple of squid for no hookup. A while later he got another rat, and thankfully it was back to my strike I was worried about how i'd go hooked into a big king without my kingie mentor kelvin telling me exactly what to do..haha. Our usual downrigging outfit is a little illsuited for larger kings. the jig-style rod too short and I was wondering how well the little 4500 daiwa capricorn would perform against a good king. At about midday the rod went off again... He took five minutes to land, went 90cm and he was fat. we released this fella. Soon after another squid was smashed, another big king was on and after a blistering initial run the hooks pulled. after losing a second big'un in one day to hooks pulling i think the 5/0 owner hoodlums are gonna have to be upsized for the next mission... great fish mate,cant wait to catch one that size myself. Well done mate. Twin 1 Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) I think you boys have now completed your kingie apprenticeship!!!! I am now waiting for you guys to give ME a few tips.....That spot way point 002 sure is FIRING! I think I better try way point 003 and 004 tomorrow Well done. Cheers Kelvin P.S I think with kingies like that in the harbour, you boys better up grade your tackle!!! Edited February 20, 2007 by namesay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Well done fellas, Great king that last one.........great report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Great Report, and that is one FAT king! By the look of things, the kings have all gone south , I better move south as will!! Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Well done! Great pics as well! That King is a thumpa! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 what beaut and brute of a fish. excellent. well done on the top fishing session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Well done on the Kings ,guys Kelvin, are you taking on any more apprentices? Cheers Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 im was just looking at the above picture and i would have to say that the squid is an amazing creature. can anyone tell me what is the reddy colour inside one of these squids. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAFEARER Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 great kings mate and i must say that from the pictures your boat looks like a beauty as well plenty of fishing room in that boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbietola Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 well done on the kings there mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 well done on completing your apprenticeship by kelvin . good work on the fat 90cm king ,nice boat from the pic. good report mate,well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrykrocker Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 cheers everyone. yeah it is whaler. it's a bit big for fishing in the harbour, but an awesome boat You have to feel sorry for the squid sometimes, they are amazing things, too bad for them the Kings love them and they are tasty morsals. haha, yeah you do, but the way the harbour is at the moment i'm pretty i did them a favour giving them safehaven in the livewell for a couple of hours! Brett, The red thing is just some parts of the guts I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Well done on the Kings ,guys Kelvin, are you taking on any more apprentices? Cheers Kurt I think I have done my bit to spread the word on how to catch kings . You should meet the new masters 445F, Teddy and Danny ( Barrykrocker ) . They all had expert tuition and are now fully qualified on the subject of hoods. Each is a specialist in this field from squidding to downrigging. Even jigging!!!. They know lots of good spots and have upped their tackle to handle the biggest hoodlums!!! This report gives me so much satisfaction seeing a couple of my "young apprentices" doing good! It was only a matter of time really. Can't wait to get a few tips from these guys as they broaden their knowledge and experience It is all pretty easy once you know what you are doing!! Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I think I have done my bit to spread the word on how to catch kings . You're right Kelvin. You have more than done you're fair share and passed on the knowledge. Thanks for the reports. cheers Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thats one beauty of a session dude. Thats an amazing kingy in the last pic u posted up, those numbers of squid you were going on about aswell, thats a nice amount just swimmin around for ya. Seems like ya got just enough to do the job too. Awesome stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophet Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I think I have done my bit to spread the word on how to catch kings . You should meet the new masters 445F, Teddy and Danny ( Barrykrocker ) . They all had expert tuition and are now fully qualified on the subject of hoods. Each is a specialist in this field from squidding to downrigging. Even jigging!!!. They know lots of good spots and have upped their tackle to handle the biggest hoodlums!!! This report gives me so much satisfaction seeing a couple of my "young apprentices" doing good! It was only a matter of time really. Can't wait to get a few tips from these guys as they broaden their knowledge and experience It is all pretty easy once you know what you are doing!! Cheers Kelvin Ha ha, you are oh so kind Grasshopper. This is my first full season fishing for Kings and downrigging, and I am coming along ... Your tuition and guidance has been priceless Kelvin, I am very grateful and appreciate the time you have taken to show me the ropes. Although others on this forum have not been in as lucky a position as us, I am sure your reports have helped countless people in chasing our Seriola friends. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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