Cid Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 After helping Fordy bust his Kingie cherry on the weekend, I decided to have a whirl myself. I've caught kings before but never from my yak, so I headed off at the crack of dawn into the wind and chop towards the hotwater outlet in the Bay to flick around a mojo lure, hoping to repeat Fordy's effort. I was using a Pflueger Supreme rod, rated at 3-4kg's but I had my doubts. It looks just too flimsy. I rigged the Mojo to a Squidgy jighead and tied off onto 10lb fluoro that was connected to some 10lb braid. Same technique as before: cast out, let it sink then jig it back. Well, I'd been there about 20 minutes when only 4 meters from the yak there's a big boil and yahoo, we're off! We circled each other for 10 minutes or so and I have to say my doubts in the rod are now well and truly dispelled. She worked a treat and I finally netted my first kingie for the kayak. 69cm's to the tip and what a way to start a working day. It's just a bummer I can't stay out and try for another. A big thanks goes out to the guys in the boat "Spanardo" who snapped the photo for me. Thanks guys, I hope you got into a few. cheers, Cid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPSGT Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Well done on the King! The guys in the boat took a great photo Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyfingers Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 top stuff mate .... and in the yak .. i've said it before , you guys are keen! I'd be buggered after the first 3 strokes (and no stroke jokes guys!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 thats a top effort!! plus extra points being on the yak good job Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOCK Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Daym that looks like fun congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 fantastic is all i will say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 AWESOME just fantastic from a kayak I'll have to give the hot water outlet a go on monday is it near the oil wharf ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_lure Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Great stuff CID, fish like that from small plastic craft are a real buz! Chris PS : my canoe is gone! but I'm looking at a Yak as a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Nice work , love seeing good fish take from kayaks Nice photos aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Thanks everyone. It certainly dragged me around a bit. The outlet is on the western side of the jetty, about 500 meters from the shore. cheers, Cid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insolent Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) Top stuff Cid. Well done Spanardo for the pic, worthy of a fishing mag. Edited May 25, 2007 by Evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigg Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well done, nice king. What is the soft plastic called and where can I buy 1? Cheers Wigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerly Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well done Sid, ice king from the yak. Southerly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Thanks everyone. It certainly dragged me around a bit. The outlet is on the western side of the jetty, about 500 meters from the shore. cheers, Cid Ta mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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