kingky Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) Fished down Wollongong way last weekend and had a great day land based. Caught my first of a few kings and some bonnies, salmon and flatties. Lost 2 other kings, 1 of which appeared to be close to a metre(prob wasn't but it sure looked like it was close to it!) but it busted my hook off as i pulled it up over the rocks. Lost 2 other good sized bonitos as well. Quite a few other fish were returned as i had caught enough fish already to feed the family. The kingy i did keep measured 72cms and 2 others that were caught were rats around 50-60cms so were again thrown back 2 fight another day. The salmon measured 85cms and the bonnie was 81cms. Tried my first livie tank set up and worked a treat. Ended up not having to use a 2kg bag of pilchards! Fish weren't record size but was still a great enjoyable day Overall was pretty pleased with myself catchin a kingy even though it wasn't anything to write home about but what really was funny is that one bloke was tellin me it was a salmon and was lookin at me strangely as i mustve been pretty stoked with excitement. He walked away sayin to someone else... "It was just a salmon"! Forgot to mention also it was a day for blackfishers also. There were schools of them just hangin round the weed. Edited February 24, 2011 by kingky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) My rod & reel isn't anything too flash... a 12ft graphite rod combined with the daiwa reel but they sure work well together. The tank looks a bit "howz ur father" but it does the job nicely Edited February 23, 2011 by kingky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennoz Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) thats awesome - looks like a great day out. monster bonnie too - although all great fish ! where abouts were you? hope you didnt have to lug the bait tank too far Edited February 23, 2011 by bennoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 thats awesome - looks like a great day out. monster bonnie too - although all great fish ! where abouts were you? hope you didnt have to lug the bait tank too far Down at the Coal Terminal. The access is pretty good provided the front gates are open otherwise you're in for a loooonnngg walk! All i can say is thank god for trollies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzlar Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Top stuff mate, nothing wrong with the live bait tank I bet it keeps em alive for hours i use to use one on my boat before i got a built in one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Love the live bait tank, awsome stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooks Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Well done! You have done what I've been dreaming about for months. Hope you get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy53 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Very nice. That was monster bonnie haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flhayabusa Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Great catch!. Big Bonnie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elite Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 When did they re-open the gates / access to that breakwall? Awesome catch!!!! that's a huge sambo at 85cm!!! and Bonnie too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 When did they re-open the gates / access to that breakwall? Awesome catch!!!! that's a huge sambo at 85cm!!! and Bonnie too!! Went there 1 week and they were shut but we were prepared. Had a couple of bikes and a lil trailer set up off the bike to carry all our gear. Lately most of the time the gates have been open but ive noticed its been a lil later on in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictfisherman Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 is that port kembla terminal off old port rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkat87 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Biggest bonnie ive ever seen! Good stuff mate congrats on an ideal outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullboost Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 went there today and got a 65cm Jewy at 10am which was a weird time also a 60cm salmon and a small snapper and some bream ... good day out and good spot if you can find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Welldone mate thats a great catch, escpecially the monster bonito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezarity Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I was actually in Port Kembler today for work, brought the rods and tackle in the boot just in case i finished early. Got there at 7.30 left for home at 8 Was this inner harbor or the outer harbor breakwall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 is that port kembla terminal off old port rd? Sure is, past the sewer works and down the long road along the coast line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I was actually in Port Kembler today for work, brought the rods and tackle in the boot just in case i finished early. Got there at 7.30 left for home at 8 Was this inner harbor or the outer harbor breakwall? To be honest i dont know if its the inner or outer but im sure someone here could tell u exactly. Bear in mind the opening and closing times of the gate. They arent sign posted but the earliest ive been there is bout a lil after 7am leaving by 5pm. Entry was fine then but then ive been there later on in the morning on a few occasions before where the gates were shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st00ge Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 uumm that will be inner harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictfisherman Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 To be honest i dont know if its the inner or outer but im sure someone here could tell u exactly. Bear in mind the opening and closing times of the gate. They arent sign posted but the earliest ive been there is bout a lil after 7am leaving by 5pm. Entry was fine then but then ive been there later on in the morning on a few occasions before where the gates were shut! can u still get in if the gates are closed somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 can u still get in if the gates are closed somehow? Yes but like i mentioned earlier, its a fair walk. Then when you could imagine a fair walk... its a lil further more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictfisherman Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 lol yeah btw did u catch the yakkas over there with the bait jigs? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingky Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 lol yeah btw did u catch the yakkas over there with the bait jigs? cheers yeah, they always seem to be around without fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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