leatherjacket Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Fishraiders, I caught this bad boy this morning (Sunday 9/1/11) around the lower reaches of Sydney Harbour on some large Yakkas. I trolled them on my downrigger at 30ft and it did the trick... My first hook up I got busted off - must have not been hooked well. Then I caught this guy - He bent the rod over, took line some line and I got a little back. Until he had a blistering run, then I knew it was a good fish and it was on like donky kong! We are eating fresh sushi and will be having Kingfish steaks for the next four nights;) It took me out into the middle of Port Jackson about 100 meters from where I hooked up and I was stumbling to get the downriggers up as he was trying to rip my arm from it's socket If you interested the gear I used: 10 -15kg rod 6000 reel 50lb braid with bimini twist Albright 60lb Monofiloment Swivel 100lb Florocarbon Double snelled 6/0 Owner Circle Hooks I hooked the yakka through the first hook and I left the second as a stinger trailing behind and that stinger is what did the job - right in the corner of the mouth. Gotta love Sydney Kings! Cheers, Leatherjacket Edited January 9, 2011 by leatherjacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefisho Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Nice Kingie from ya 'yak mate Gotta be happy with that, what a cracker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriso79 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Nice fish!! would have been fun from the yak Cheers Kriso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mialla Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Great fish from a yak -- must off pulled you around a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams apple Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 awsome work love the king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim77 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Good fish - especially on the yak. Would have towed you around a bit no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornets Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Great to see . A legal fish. That is one to check off your list. Top fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Nice king mate welldone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooklineandsinker Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 congrats on a totally awesome kingie from your yak must have been a trill cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Solid fish mate, and top effort from the yak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman_zx10r Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Very well done. Fantastic effort there man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerly Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Very nice yak king well done.Very well behaved of it to tow you out into claer water, they are not always as obliging. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Very nice yak king well done.Very well behaved of it to tow you out into claer water, they are not always as obliging. David It was more the current than the fish... Luckly I was fishing on the right side of the hbr. Thanks to all for the positive comments. Cheers, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbigfish Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 awesome catch m8 must have got the heart pumping , i guess next goal is the magic metre kingie , well done! cheers paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Brilliant catch and by the looks of the gear you were ready to do serious battle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 awesome kingie there well done of the yak john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Brilliant catch and by the looks of the gear you were ready to do serious battle! Absolutly m8, When I go fishing I only target one type - THE BIG ONE! Edited January 9, 2011 by leatherjacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy53 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Awesome mate. Thanks for sharing setup as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well done mate that is a very nice King from a Yak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Wow, what a ripper of kingie! Congrats on a great catch. Go the Outbacks!!! cheers, Cid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Top stuff, i don't know how you blokes do it all from a kayak when you are restricted from certain movements, have to do the lot from sitting but i bet it's a high getting trolled around from a big fish, good luck to the kayak blokes out there and well done mate on a solid fish. Cheers cg. Hi George, You would be very suprised m8, the hobie outback kayaks are actually very comfortable, stable and you have the added advantage of stealth with out the cost or smell of a engine... The only challange is lifting the 28kg yak onto your roof without scratching it! Cheers, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Well done Andrew!!! That is an AWESOME capture!! Gee how lucky was that, with the current assisting you away from the snag! Yum Yum Kingfish Steaks! I'll be in Sydney towards the end of Jan for Keith's next Dr appointment & will be meeting up with other yakkers at Bayview, hoping to catch a small kingie to burst my kingie cherry ........ fingers crossed!! In my Sport, I don't think I really WANT a whopper!!! Cheerio & congrats on your TOP FISH!! Roberta You should submit that to the Fish of the Month Competition!! Edited January 11, 2011 by Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idolz Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Great catch!!!!....Good to see you Yak blokes out there,,,, funny you know sometimes im out 1 or 2KMs anchored and fishing quietly and a Yak cruises past me,,, you guys have got ballz!!! .....I see many sharks out there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossielewis Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I agree BALLZ of STEEL but how rewarding is that, what a catch!!! FANTASTIC///////// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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