kingy's

[lukecorcs]

Hi Raiders,

I am interested in catching my first kingy. I have heard that these things put up an awesome fight. I know that live squid or yakkas are the go, but unsure how to rig them up and use them. I do not have any down riggers so not sure if I just chuck them out the back and troll with them or if I anchor up and burley. Any tips and spots to troll/anchor would be very appreciated.

[tentonner]

trolling is good though anchoring or drifting can be just as effective, rigging is simple just have a running sinker with around metre of quality heavy trace. Pin squid through the top of the hood and yakkas through the nose (some people like two hook rigs but I tend to keep it simple). Burleying can be effective for kings but I find it attracts too many pickers which can destroy your hard earned squid in seconds.

[lukecorcs]

Thanks. I am keen to hook into a few. I am moving back to Cronulla next weekend after being in Hobart for 12 months and unless you have a boat over 5.5metres the spots and fish are very limited!!!!

[Guest Aussie007]

around march is when the kingys in the hacking are thick u can try wallys wharf and lilly pilly wharf

[lukecorcs]

Thanks Gazza. Hopefully I will be able to hook up to one. I have been spending this week getting the boat all ready (instead of packing) so I can take it out the day after I arrive back up there.