kingiemaster Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 My Kingie fishing buddy, who has a boat, bailed on me again this weekend so I thought I’d have a go at some Kingies by myself at a land based spot in Manly that I sussed out recently. I got down to the “Gas Works” at 3.30am earlier than planned as I couldn’t sleep. Within 10 minutes I had my first squid. The next two took another 3 hours. I also dropped a couple. With the sun up I baited up for Kings but I struggled to get my rigs set up right and the baits in the likely zone. By the time I had things worked out the sun was up a bit too high and I ran out of live squid with nothing to show for it. Whilst this was going on managed to catch a calamari squid which was too big for too live bait with so I cleaned it and took it home. Saw a huge Blue groper about 3 feet long in about 3 foot of water minutes after throwing in some squid scraps. Didn’t appear to be any Kings around but I think this spot has potential and will definitely give it another go. Has anyone else had any luck at the Gas Works land based or from a boat? I have heard from couple of sources that it’s a reliable spot for Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick59 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 [the gasworks has everthing heaps of yakas slimeys squid pike put out any of these live early morn or sunset you may get kings bonito talior salmon john dory also a lot of mullet peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Ive nailed half a dozen rats in a session there, on 100mm squidgie softies...the left side seems to be much more productive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Gasworks Rd, Waverton/Wollstonecraft? Good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick59 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 [gasworks is at little manly opp quarentine store beach peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsRule Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 chris you should know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Ps. That blue groper is an old resident, ive seen many a fool throw baits at him to no avail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 [gasworks is at little manly opp quarentine store beach peter jump rock???? along there??? never fished it myself anyone got any tips??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 jump rock???? along there??? never fished it myself anyone got any tips??? Thats the one mate. I just use a bit of burley to get the yakkas and slimies going then use standard kingie/game gear and livies, watch out though, big fish and territorial locals abide there! It can get pretty crowded in summer, to the point of being ridiculous. If i had to give you one tip, go there after a still friday night. All the wannabees dump they're unused bait before returning home and this creates a nice food filled scenario for the next morning...... Cheers, Bobfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerly Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I fished there a couple of times a year ago and watched rats come by a few times, did not get a hook up but i am sure it is possible. Getting over 65cm could be a challenge. The Blue Grouper is really cool, I just love to watch him. Southerly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thats the one mate. I just use a bit of burley to get the yakkas and slimies going then use standard kingie/game gear and livies, watch out though, big fish and territorial locals abide there! It can get pretty crowded in summer, to the point of being ridiculous. If i had to give you one tip, go there after a still friday night. All the wannabees dump they're unused bait before returning home and this creates a nice food filled scenario for the next morning...... Cheers, Bobfish Thanks bobfish!!!! I still have never got of my ass and had a crack at fishing there even though ive been and checked it out a couple of times.... one day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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