dacosta74 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I've be trying to catch a kingie for about 18 months now. I've spent way to much on tackle and boat hire, don't tell the Mrs. As it was my birthday I decided to bite the bullet and invest in going with someone who actually knows what they're doing. I went out on Monday for the day on a charter. BLOWN AWAY!! We picked up live yakkas from Rose Bay wharf first. Then headed to the markers just before dawn throwing poppers around. Nothing happened at any of the markers. Tried for some squid a bit further out but it was tough with the mucky water. Then headed to North Head. Got Matt to show me how to downrig, need to buy a downrigger now! We were doing passes along the cliff face of North Head when we picked up two 80cm kingies. Couldn't believe how much they pull, awesome fight, such a great experience and highly addictive! Both were caught on the downrigger with live yakkas. Photo attached, I'm half smiling, half straining at the weight of holding them up! After that it went a bit quiet. We headed to a spot off South Head where Matt found a big school of bait and kings. We then did some jigging, which was something I hadn't done. That certainly gives you a work out!... Must have picked up 15 60cm kings, all went back to fight another day of course, but unbelievable sport. We finished up doing a few passes at a spot off of Quarrantine where I finished possibly my best fishing trip ever with another 60cm, great fight, and of course he went back in the drink to grow for next year. Fingers crossed I'll be able to do it when I go out on my own now!! Can't wait to give it another go. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.kenny Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Good onya mate and congratulations on your first Kingies. You certainly looked like you had a fantastic day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex52 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 let the addiction begin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacosta74 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thanks guys! It was so awesome I was giggling like a girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little marlin Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well done mate good to hear the kings are still about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingmik Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Great stuff mate nice fish there mik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 sounds like u heaps of fun well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 That one will go down in the memory banks.... I'm glad you had a top day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boban Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Smart move with the charter and well done. You are a little bit spoilt now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 well done on the kings. They get very addictive to catch. it gives you a high. I saw that charter boat at the trailer boat show, Mean looking boat looks like the captain knows where the kings are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked-Up Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 uh ohhh hes felt the power, il see ya out there in the usual spots from now i bet. nice pair of fish by the way and good to see them take yakkas (how big were the yakkas? tiny?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Would you be able to provide me with details on the charter via post or PM? I am interested to go on one, especially after reading your post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacosta74 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for all the nice comments guys. In answer to the size of the yakkas, i think they were about 6-7inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerms Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Would you be able to provide me with details on the charter via post or PM? I am interested to go on one, especially after reading your post! And if you don't mind passing the details and price as well? Looked like he had a blast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennoz Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 awesome report - sounds like you had a ball can you msg me the name of the charter you went with. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay83091 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Wow AWESOME STUFF! Could you msg me the charter detail as well? I am really keen! Cheers Edited March 19, 2012 by Jamesy83091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Would you be able to provide me with details on the charter via post or PM? I am interested to go on one, especially after reading your post! Please do not ask to have Charter details "posted" as they may not be site sponsors and would be in breach of site rules - if necessary this info by PM only. Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Hooked Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Happy day's! I can't wait for my first King. I need to get a downrigger as well. I've noticed that most raiders are using and catching the kings on them. Together with a sounder to mark the depth you can't go wrong. J.H P.S Edited March 19, 2012 by J Hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosty1 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Awesome report mate. Would you mind also messaging me the details of the charter? I hooked up a couple on the weekend but was only using real light gear so after a few good runs they busted the line. This has only made my hunger for a kingy even stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORRRN Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nice report and good catch You can never spend to much lol, Im lucky in the fact that my mrs doesn't mind me spending money on the fishing stuff, in fact she wants to come out fishing with us when her back injury is sorted. My brother caught a kingy in the shoalhaven river about 18 months back, measuring about 30 - 35 cm. Put a soft plastic next to one of the red buoys and bang kingy on.... ripper of fight from that little tacker so 80cm would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafinx Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Nice kings mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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