Kings;Salmon and Bonnies on fly

[mgj]

Went out and found kings on the surface and down deep.

The sounder was alive with fish!

Also found big salmon and some bonnies.

I tangled with some big kings as well as rats on fly and had some prodigious bustoffs.

Hooked - UP

Mark

[Guest]

Well done Mark I think I might have to get some tuition from you as my 12 wt is still a virgin

How about a bit of a run down on what gear you are using,flies and methods to help some of us amateurs.

I tidied up your post as well,I hope that was OK

Regards Stewy

[PRED-ATOR]

WOW nice fish there mate looks like awesome fun on fly gear.

[craigbutcher]

You are a dead set legend mate. We have spoken a few times outside the heads around the colours!

Blow away by early season Kings. We encountered a big school off Bluefish earlier this week, however, I gave up on them as I presumed they were just big Salmon.

Nice work!

[Piss'n'Broke]

Went out and found kings on the surface and down deep.

The sounder was alive with fish!

Also found big salmon and some bonnies.

I tangled with some big kings as well as rats on fly and had some prodigious bustoffs.

Hooked - UP

Mark

Nice work Mark, you might need to up your gear and start fishing abit more if your already getting blownen away by kings . I love the new sounder!!! Did you get that pic I sent through to you the other day? Im still yet to get the gps position but as soon as I do I will send them through to you so you know exactly where Im talking about.

Dan

[4x4fisherman]

Awesome job, looks like a great day out.

[mgj]

Stewy,

It looks to be a good season! Thanks for tidying up the post.

A 12wt is one of my favorite kingie rods for solid kings,I also

use a 9wt for smaller fish.An intermediate line is good for kingies.

I try to 'match the hatch',and that means small baitfish patterns at the

moment.This will change to bigger patterns as the summer progresses.

I am always happy to help out.

Dan,

I just looked at my messages and thanks for that pic-I know that area.

I was using 25lb leader on that big king in bad country-I would have been OK

on 30lb.I'm sure you and Greg would have had no trouble with those big kings.

The sounder is a revelation-I'm still learning how to use it.

Butch,

I remember you,it won't be long until the kingie season swings into gear.

Good luck.

Mark

Edited September 26, 2012 by mgj

[rportelli]

Going out tomorrow morning were they hanging around north or south head?

[Guest]

I think its time you showed me how to catch big fish on my 12wt I would love to tag along with you on a few trips if you have space.

I dont mind sharing any expenses and will try and keep my mouth shut when being taught

Complete novice on big fly rods but I have a good set up

Regards Stewy