Dangas Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hi Raiders, Just a little post to report some kingfish caught outside of Botany bay. These brutes were caught jigging off some shallow reefs in 30m using 100gm jigs. Went out in search of snapper and found some nice markings of kingfish instead. Couldnt help myself and decided to throw a jig down. The only problem was we were out gunned on the snapper gear. We got smoked several times on 20lb but was lucky to land a few, The largest one measured 100cm. Thai is scabbing a picture with my 1m Kingy the line had "More Nicks than a Greek Restaurant" ("Fishin Trip" quote from Jason Kennedy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Nice one, Yep, plenty about alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Nice catch Dangas. You seemed to be locating them kings . Did you boated more than just one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 HOODLUM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmon_Hunter Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Bring on the summertime kings!!.. Good fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo-72 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Great KINGY , Love to see big ones caught out of botany....Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherjacket Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 GReat looking fish mate... Some big ones out their at the moment ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAP-ER Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nice fish mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_pdc Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nice fish , it's funny how We all get excited when someone catches a king near botany lol These fish look like they were caught further south of the heads on a reef . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Nice catch Dangas. You seemed to be locating them kings . Did you boated more than just one? Hi Formosan, Boated 4 in total. Got busted off on the light gear several times by big specimens. Released 3 kept one Edited October 23, 2011 by Dangas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzlar Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Nice fish on 20lb gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheyes85 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) hey dangas, sweet job on landing the metre fish on snapper gear! What gear were you using?? I'm thinking of upgrading my snapper gear to a 3000 or 4000 Stradic FJ or Ci4 matched with a decent rod with the hope of stopping something big if I encounter them. Any tips on gear that'd be up to what you just done? Cheers Tom Edited October 25, 2011 by fisheyes85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nicely done Guys, It can only get better from now!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 hey dangas, sweet job on landing the metre fish on snapper gear! What gear were you using?? I'm thinking of upgrading my snapper gear to a 3000 or 4000 Stradic FJ or Ci4 matched with a decent rod with the hope of stopping something big if I encounter them. Any tips on gear that'd be up to what you just done? Cheers Tom Tom, the kings were caught on both Shimano Baitrunner D 3000 and symetre 3000 both with 20lb braid and 20lb flurocarbon. The 3000 Stradic C14 you are looking at would be an awesome reel for this sort of work. If you match it with a nice 6-8kg 7ft graphite rod Would be a sweet setup for flicking plastics for snapper, poppers for kings, metal slugs for bonito, salmon etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisheyes85 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 dangas, Firstly, thanks for the reply! Secondly, sorry for the english on the last post! Was expecting to hear you were using expensive, topline gear to land those monsters! Stella, certate, sustain... Symetre?! Only makes your catch more admirable. I was upgrading my symetre 4000 for the sustain or stradic. I'll keep thinking it through Cheers Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 dangas, Firstly, thanks for the reply! Secondly, sorry for the english on the last post! Was expecting to hear you were using expensive, topline gear to land those monsters! Stella, certate, sustain... Symetre?! Only makes your catch more admirable. I was upgrading my symetre 4000 for the sustain or stradic. I'll keep thinking it through Cheers Tom Mate, the Stradic C14 4000 would be perfect and not too pricey. i like the fact that its pretty light and has a good amount of drag pressure available. I really prefer using lighter gear. At the end of the day, they are less tiring to use all day and make the fight a lot more enjoyable. The symetre would prob do the job, but go the Stradic if you want a lighter reel body, better drag system, and more bling. Maybe also look at the Shimano Thunnus C14 baitrunner if you want to throw a spanner in the works. Great for flicking lures, trolling, and livebaiting. Although the top end gear are beautiful to use (saltigas, certates stellas etc), IMO you could stop 99% of sydney kings using a decent shimano or daiwa reel in 4000 OR 3500 size for under $500. You just need to understand the limits of your gear, trust your lines and knots, and know how to play the fish. Also helps to look after your reels. Good luck with your decision Tom. Dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 dangas it looks like your king is only 99cm. Keep trying buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 dangas it looks like your king is only 99cm. Keep trying buddy haha when are you taking us out on your boat for our kingy comp bro? im waiting to win that new reel from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroll Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Top work there Dangas. Keep it up. Cheers Erroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 haha when are you taking us out on your boat for our kingy comp bro? im waiting to win that new reel from you. Its your boat vs my boat buddy. You might aswell order me a certate hyper custom 4000 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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