chewie Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey Raiders, Well after being overseas for the last month and reading about how great Sydney has been fishing lately I finally managed to get out with a mate to chase some kings. We hit the water early and stocked up with a few Squid and some Yakkas. Its amazing how accurate squid can be even in the dark. Not happy with its new body piercing the same squid went out on the downrigger. Fishing in tight to structure the plan was to drive the boat directly out to sea should we hook up. After rehearsing this on a few rat kings taking Yakkas, the live squid got absolutely MONSTERED!!!! We both Knew this was a massive fish and after it stripped a heap of line off the reel we manage to turn its head and guide it out to sea using the boat to keep its head up. Once we were in some deeper water and not having to deal with the back wash from the cliffs I got into a comfortable position to put some hurt back on the fish. After gaining and then losing line over and over for about 15 – 20 minutes I was starting pray the hook up and knots would remain solid. Finally this big bruiser was guided into the net. My mate did an amazing job controlling the boat during the battle and this fish was 100% a team effort to land. The fish went 106cm and is a new Sydney PB for me. I cant wait for the next big Hoodlum… there are definitely some massive kings around at the moment. tight lines, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Great report!!!! and what a cracker of a Kingie definitely a nice welcome home gift!!!! I cant wait to return to Sydney and start chasing Kingies again!!!!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thats a cracker. Really nice photo also.. Methinks I need a new camera!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elite Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 OMG!!!! WELL DONE!!! Cant wait to catch one like that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Good stuff!! Thanks a beaut Sydney Kingy JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerz84 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 mates thats an excellent king great team work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well done there Sam that is one awesome kingie there mate enjoy cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobson_c Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice work mate. Perhaps that's the one in your profile pic a little more grown up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHARK Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Very nice King there mate Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyourway Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hey Raiders, Well after being overseas for the last month and reading about how great Sydney has been fishing lately I finally managed to get out with a mate to chase some kings. We hit the water early and stocked up with a few Squid and some Yakkas. Its amazing how accurate squid can be even in the dark. Not happy with its new body piercing the same squid went out on the downrigger. Fishing in tight to structure the plan was to drive the boat directly out to sea should we hook up. After rehearsing this on a few rat kings taking Yakkas, the live squid got absolutely MONSTERED!!!! We both Knew this was a massive fish and after it stripped a heap of line off the reel we manage to turn its head and guide it out to sea using the boat to keep its head up. Once we were in some deeper water and not having to deal with the back wash from the cliffs I got into a comfortable position to put some hurt back on the fish. After gaining and then losing line over and over for about 15 – 20 minutes I was starting pray the hook up and knots would remain solid. Finally this big bruiser was guided into the net. My mate did an amazing job controlling the boat during the battle and this fish was 100% a team effort to land. The fish went 106cm and is a new Sydney PB for me. I cant wait for the next big Hoodlum… there are definitely some massive kings around at the moment. tight lines, Sam CRACKING KINGIE MATE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 always good to see a metre + kingy, congratulations, once my boat is finally done ill hopefully post about another jewey or kingy destroying the 1m mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledock Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What a monster:1yikes: Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) nice fish ps. nice ink job zed Edited February 17, 2011 by ALPHABET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovebulldogs Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Very Nice Indeed What Gear did u get him on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongie555 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 nice fish and great report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a stomper! Great fish guys..... I know alot of us have been complaining about the rats recently me included but i think its safe to say that the bigger guys have now turned up! Anyone else of the opinion that the 65 cm rule was a good thing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifty1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 well done there chewie. all the reports saying that that harbour is alive with huuuuge kingies. and you have proven it. hoping to get some royalty of my own tomorrow on the harbour. the weather should be great for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idolz Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 One happy camper there!!!!, great 65cm Kinghy rule,,, there are plenty of fish out there to go round.!!!! ...Mind you I still see undersize ones being kept,, when I question them,,, they shrugg their shoulders,, Im not the fisheries and Im out there to fish and enjoy my day,,,, I dont want to start a confrontation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 WHOPPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks for the Positive comments! I caught this brute on my Sakana Saltwater Pro rod matched to a Saltist 30 with 30lb braid and 60lb Fluro Leader. I love this combo, its always been a dream when fighting big fish. Lots of give, lots of grunt and a super smooth drag. Cheers, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wicked fish mate!!!! Thats one fat king. +1 For the Sakana Saltwater Pro rods.....insane strength and so light! We caught a nice Striped marlin on one last week. Cheers, Wacko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Love it when the tactics work!!!! Top fish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 That's what it is all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBEA Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Top King Sam . Well done and deserved after all the planning and hard work. I would have kept the squid !! Jim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now