jim77 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) I wasn't even going to go out fishing today... I turned down an offshore trip with another fishraider and then a mate persuaded me to go for a quick session this morning. On the water by 5:50am - back at the ramp fish cleaned by 9;30 and what a session it was! In about 2 hours of fishing we boated around 15 Kings - all legals bar one tiny rat, and the average size was around 80-85cms. We kept 6 fish between us - but it always feels good throwing back 80 and 90cm fish For the first half an hour the action was fantastic and we were pretty much getting a double hook up on every drop. As more boats turned up the action slowed down a little but we were still getting fish. At about 8:00am we decided to try one more spot on the way back as we were under strict instructions from the respective to be back by 9am. First drop i hooked up to a very solid fish. A pretty good tussle with line stripping off the reel under some serious drag. I hooked it pretty close to the bottom so i was very lucky not to get done on the reef. Slugged it out mid water for a while and then got him up. As soon as i saw it i knew it was over the metre. I have caught several big Kings in NZ but none over a metre in Sydney. Plenty of bust offs this summer to big fish but none boated. There were a few nervous moments as we got it in the boat and then hi fives all round! Finally - after 5 fish in the 90s in recent weeks finally one over the metre. On the measure he went 105cm and 8.5kg on the scales. A couple of pics and then straight back in to it and on the very next drop i hooked up again on another solid fish. Another great fight and i thought that i had broken the metre mark again when i saw it but he only went 94cm. We already had more than enough fish and he went back in after a quick pic. A great session and back on land by 9:30am. There are some cracker Kings around at the moment - get out there and get in to them! Edited February 21, 2010 by jim77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Excellent work Jim Great session for a short burst of water time. What were you using? Baits, jigs, plastics? Edited February 21, 2010 by Boofhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well done on cracking the 1m jim. Good on you and your mate for not keeping excessive numbers of larger breeding fish. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegroves68 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thats a great session Jim. I'm very jealous. Were you off Broken Bay or the harbour? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Congrats on cracking the magic meter Jim. What methods did you find more productive, jig,downrigging,,at anchor etc cheers. ... Steve...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Great work Jim, and congrates on cracking the I mtr mark Cheers LALA Edited February 21, 2010 by lala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.kenny Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great work Jim Very jealous of you, as my boat is in the shop getting warranty repairs so all I can do is read about the hot fishing at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 What a top session Jim, congrats on the metre king as well, mate he must have gone like the clappers. Good onya.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodBlues Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thats the sort of session dreams are made of. Congrats on cracking the meter mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledock Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great catch mate, we fished in the harbour today for ZILCH lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Go Jim!!! good work to you and your mate. and to keep the Mr's happy as-well is always a bonus and of course the Magic Meter cant wait for that time to come Id say your arms would be pretty sore now right? Well done anyway!!!!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great fish and fishing, Jim. That's a cracker Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakka Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 That is an abdolute cracker of an effort... Your making me even more jealouse that I can't get out in the harbour... I will have to try and arrange something and get out and land one king the size of yours... SquidKing combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 That's a hot session on the kings alright Jim! Congrats on cracking the metre mark. Hope you better that one soon! Well done. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poacher Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thats a fantastic session - and you get your partner happy! What a day! How deep were you fishing? 40M or so? I really need a session like that very soon. All my usual spots are producing nothing. THe Poacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh191 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well done Jim, it was only a matter of time for you to crack that metre plus fish in the harbour. You didn't miss much on the dollies today. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RLH Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hey mate.. that is an awesome session.. can I ask where abouts you were?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh88 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well done Jim I think that fish has been a long time coming, much deserved. Cheers Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 awesome session jim!!!congratulations pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim77 Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks for the replies fellas. All fish taken on jigs - between 25 and 35m of water. Shadda - i know the spot you are talking about... But it was no where near there (that is a good spot though mate!) Not far from the heads... less than 1 mile offshore. There were plenty of other boats around us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 A M A Z I N G!! Well done on some top fishing!! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 congrats on your cracking kingy session mate a metre king must fell like a runaway train mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtooth Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Well done on the Metre King Jim... It makes it even better capture being on a Jig... Keep them coming... Cheers Dogtooth.... John.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Top work Jim!! I got your message but i dont have any credit so couldnt reply. You have had some dream sessions this season, good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingiemaster Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hey Jim, well done on craking the Sydney King metre mark. We managed to boat a 90 but the magic metre is proving to be elusive. Next weekend. Were you out in your boat? Keep meaning to look out for you but there was so many boats out yesterday. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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