Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Went out today with my son spinner7 & and my mates son Paul, promised I would take him out and he loves King fish, No promises I said (wasn't confident we would get into them) first stop Burlied up and got my yakkas, 18 in all and 9 died kept changing the water every 5 min and had a aerator going and still lost 9. next stop was a new spot to me and down goes the down rigger, didn't even get 30meters and my rod buckles. 65cm kingie Thought were in for a treat, down goes the down rigger again and nothing, up and down and round and round and nothing, went to my old spot and trolled for while and nothing, anchored up and cut up some squid strips and got two Kingies , all under size, both went back in,& spinner 7 got busted of on a 25kg leader, so I put a 40lb leader, spinner7 got another and well the leader held out but the hook looked like it was chewed on by a monster, was twisted and bent everywere, so I put on a carbon hook, well no more hooks, we missed the ship. Paul then says lets go home, and I said why, he says me and my mate always go home after two hours when nothing is on, and I said well Im not your mate, I try all day if I have to. I decided to trawl again and down goes another yellow tail and we didnt even get 40mtres and BAM goes Pauls rod, 15ming later a 70cm model comes in, woooohoooooooooooooooo, well I said to paul and he says your right keep trying, so down goes the down rigger and 100metres up wham goes the rod again, this time its a sambo, we trawled for another 1/2 hour and nothing, so we anchored up again and half n hour later, my rod Buckle over and I said to my son spinner7, thats yours mate, so he picks up the rod with a grin on his face and 5 min later a 49cm jewfish, now we gotta be happy with this fishing seshion. At 11am the wind realy picked up and we packed up, went back the the ramp, cleaned the fish, cleaned the boat and flushed the engine. I gotta say the new Boat ramp has my thumbs up cleaning facilties for the fish and the boat, what more can we ask. OK OK some nice new toys for christmas would be great Edited December 15, 2009 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 well done mate sounds like you got your downrigger all sorted out great tools they are i wonder how long it will take until there's a 2nd installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Mate, they are the best , Im odering my second one from the states today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Mate, they are the best , Im odering my second one from the states today haha that was quick i at least lasted a few months before i bought my 2nd one ha if your ordering in from the states take a look at the spoons they use for downrigging for salmon i reckon they would go great on kings ive never seen them in shops over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 ok I will ask them and see what they use Am I wrapped or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) these are the spoons runnings duals is alot of fun just wait till you sittin down trying to light up a smoke and they both get hit at once fun times ahead Edited December 15, 2009 by Framedtrash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) they look awsome, they would just go nuts trawling these. what the name of the guys you get them of. Edited December 15, 2009 by Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very entertaining read, congrats on a nice outing and the smile says it all. What is the cage thingy in the pic looks like the young fella is in gaol.. Good onya buddy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very entertaining read, congrats on a nice outing and the smile says it all. What is the cage thingy in the pic looks like the young fella is in gaol.. Good onya buddy ... its the new cleaning tables at the boat ramp at botany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Its just great having those facilities, all I do when I get home is just park the boat. I clean the boat, flush the engine and clean the fish all at the Botany Boat ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very entertaining read, congrats on a nice outing and the smile says it all. What is the cage thingy in the pic looks like the young fella is in gaol.. Good onya buddy ... Yeah terrific read Groper...Ray I would think that would be the new catch and release area for kingfish mate, and definately something to do with the new desalination plant. The last lot of jewfish cutlets Shirley and I ordered, turned out to be kingfish cutlets due to a communication problem with a part time university student wearing a red sash.. After one mouthfull each and a quick go at the coke, what my wife and I still tasted was definately not someone else's meal, it was someone else's ear wax. Cheers Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjustedpete Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice one Basil, nothing like a good mid week fish is there. And bonus fish to boot. you're getting better by the day..... I just need that invite before I die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishhifay Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice report, Cant wait till my son's catch their fisrt fish. Tight lines. Ishhifay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim77 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great report Groper. Where were you drigging? Molineux Point? I have recently installed a 2nd downrigger on my boat as like you i love using them. A double hook up when you're fishing solo is interesting - i had a triple the other day! Both downriggers and a surface bait got hit at once... Chaos! Good luck on your next outing - sounds like you've got it sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice one Basil, nothing like a good mid week fish is there. And bonus fish to boot. you're getting better by the day..... I just need that invite before I die Hey Pete, possibly next week, call me Yeah terrific read Groper...Ray I would think that would be the new catch and release area for kingfish mate, and definately something to do with the new desalination plant. The last lot of jewfish cutlets Shirley and I ordered, turned out to be kingfish cutlets due to a communication problem with a part time university student wearing a red sash.. After one mouthfull each and a quick go at the coke, what my wife and I still tasted was definately not someone else's meal, it was someone else's ear wax. Cheers Byron Byron, how have you Been, is your back ok now, hope your well. Its our first jew and hope many more to come. regards Basil Great report Groper. Where were you drigging? Molineux Point? I have recently installed a 2nd downrigger on my boat as like you i love using them. A double hook up when you're fishing solo is interesting - i had a triple the other day! Both downriggers and a surface bait got hit at once... Chaos! Good luck on your next outing - sounds like you've got it sorted. yeah its getting sorted out now.Molinneux point was oneof the spots in the channel were your not allowed to anchore or drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 ....Byron, how have you Been, is your back ok now, hope your well. Its our first jew and hope many more to come. regards Basil Thanks for asking about my back Basil and give my congratulations to that little bloke of yours for catching you your first jew, much appreciated mate ....I've got some real good news for you on the back front Basil, and as far as that squid lession goes in return for a signed football bladder wasn't it from memory- Well, I took the latest X Rays to the Surgeons the other day and they said they were the best quality X-Rays they've seen for quite a while and the good news is they said that my back pains will go as soon as they remove my neck. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishaman Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Mate, they are the best , Im odering my second one from the states today hey mate, would you be able to pm me the link where you are getting it from the states, i too am looking to get one. thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 GREAT FISH MATE !!! haha thanks thats just what i needed to see imgoing to botany bay tomorrow ! i can only hope to go us well as you did ! great stuff, i cant wait till 2morrow now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 GREAT FISH MATE !!! haha thanks thats just what i needed to see imgoing to botany bay tomorrow ! i can only hope to go us well as you did ! great stuff, i cant wait till 2morrow now goodluck, persistance pays off, and the oil warf is going nuts, thats were the jewie was caught hey mate, would you be able to pm me the link where you are getting it from the states, i too am looking to get one. thanks mate pm sent Thanks for asking about my back Basil and give my congratulations to that little bloke of yours for catching you your first jew, much appreciated mate ....I've got some real good news for you on the back front Basil, and as far as that squid lession goes in return for a signed football bladder wasn't it from memory- Well, I took the latest X Rays to the Surgeons the other day and they said they were the best quality X-Rays they've seen for quite a while and the good news is they said that my back pains will go as soon as they remove my neck. Cheers jewgaffer you havent changed one bit, your a young person at heart and thats the way it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 mate now you have the dual downriggers the next thing you really should have in the boat is a decent live tank that pumps in fresh water ive got a good homemade job if you want some tips and only worked out costing under $100 gotta keep those livies healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Gun Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thats a solid fishing session right there. Well done buddy nice catch. You must have had a ball. Cheers YG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 mate now you have the dual downriggers the next thing you really should have in the boat is a decent live tank that pumps in fresh water ive got a good homemade job if you want some tips and only worked out costing under $100 gotta keep those livies healthy I had one on my last boat and by the time I finished it it cost a fortune and wa bolted in, I will pm you my email address if you want to send me a diagram etc, I want to make one I can remove to have more room when I take my family out skiing etc. regards Basil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim bream Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 nice fish groper saturday is looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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