BlakeChippo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hello raiders, I'm thinking of heading out next sunday for my first crack at a kingfish. First i need the bait, so i was wondering where in the bay i could get a couple of squid and a few yakka. after i have the bait, where would i have my best chance of catching a kingie? i havent fished the bay much so i dont know specific spot names, and i'm only in a 3.6 metre tinny if that helps. Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooze Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hello raiders, I'm thinking of heading out next sunday for my first crack at a kingfish. First i need the bait, so i was wondering where in the bay i could get a couple of squid and a few yakka. after i have the bait, where would i have my best chance of catching a kingie? i havent fished the bay much so i dont know specific spot names, and i'm only in a 3.6 metre tinny if that helps. Blake If your after kingies then get some slugos on a worm hook and throw it at the markers and rip em back as fast as you can, you'll soon be on a kingfish. Check all your gear and knots and make sure your happy with your set up and drag becouse they dont play nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryqc87 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Blake, Bare island for squid, between end of the container wall and the mooring tuggers for live yellow tail. You must bring some bread for burley and sabiki to catch them. i usually fish at the container wall where you see alot of boats with a North-east or North wind. Anchor your boat about 15-20 metres away from the wall. With a medium to large sinker, drop it down to the bottom and wind it up about a metre or two and lock up your drag. Or if water permitted, oil whaff is another place. Because you do not know the bay that well, I suggest that you do a tour to familiarise yourself before any serious fishing. Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyoubs Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 If your after kingies then get some slugos on a worm hook and throw it at the markers and rip em back as fast as you can, you'll soon be on a kingfish. Check all your gear and knots and make sure your happy with your set up and drag becouse they dont play nice. also quite curious on these things, but whats are slugos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeChippo Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I know i sound like a goon, but wheres the container wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryqc87 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I know i sound like a goon, but wheres the container wall? Blake, Concrete man-made, triangular shape placed to stop the pounding waves. You can drive there and have a look at. I think it's called Prince Henry scenic drive. just google and you know what i mean. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Naut Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Wall along side Yarra bay. Mol/point Forget the bay.........It's totally dead!!! Thanks to the Desal plant and the container terminal works. Yes you will get a few kings here and there but I've seen all rats so far. The big ones are just outside in cleaner water. Get your self a down rigger and you will be buzzzzzing in no time. there are the keepers outside!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeChippo Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 how does a down rigger work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 yakkas i get near the HWO usually bring in roughly 20+ of them ( i keep some to eat too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooze Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 also quite curious on these things, but whats are slugos? Slugos are the older style stick baits, but they are still effective on a wide variety of fish. ask your local tackle shop about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeChippo Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 thanks everyone for your help, hopefully a report coming soon. just one more question- with yakka as live bait should i use any weight? and do i need to use a float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooze Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 thanks everyone for your help, hopefully a report coming soon. just one more question- with yakka as live bait should i use any weight? and do i need to use a float? Weights are used to achieve the desired depth as are floats, you need find the depth were the fish are sitting and then decide on the method or weight to use, as an etc. Mulloway/Flathead you will need to put the bait on the bottom so a heavy weight will need to be used to keep it on the bottom with the current in mind. Tuna/Mackeral etc are surface palagics and using a float here will be most productive, you may use a small sinker but you wont need one, becouse you will know when they take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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