chewie Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I took my Girlfriends nice fishing combo (that i bought her for her birthday) for a quick walk this morning while she was at work. Managed a nice feed to keep her happy. I've been using black magic kl 1/0 circle hooks recently as i was sick of gut hooking fish and re rigging. They work a treat. Dinners sorted! She cant be too annoyed at missing out, She nailed this nice 80cm King the other Sunday after persisting and keeping away from the weekend Floatillas. It went like a rocket and made the reel scream like mad before she landed it. She was very happy indeed upping her PB. There are fish out there to be caught... I have been trying for my first marlin... I've had the hits, but they haven't stuck! plenty of small Dollies as By-catch and erroll even managed this Sydney Rat Fin - Not bad for Summer! tight lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Great dinner there. Smile on that Kingie....Priceless. + 1 for the Black Magics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfish61 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well done Chewie, I must try out this Whiting fishing, thanx for the tip for the hooks to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great stuff chewie! A few different fish and a smile that says it all. Well done Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheBoy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Mate that's great! i too have just switched to circle hooks for whiting (everything I thought I knew about whiting from when I was a child is being turned on its head these past years with poppers and circle hooks and the like.) My only question is I have trouble getting my bait to stay on (I use yabbies mainly) - any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just hook the nipper through the tail end and they should stay on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Mate that's great! i too have just switched to circle hooks for whiting (everything I thought I knew about whiting from when I was a child is being turned on its head these past years with poppers and circle hooks and the like.) My only question is I have trouble getting my bait to stay on (I use yabbies mainly) - any tips? with the whiting, i dont strike when using circles. i watch the tell tale i put on my line then slowly apply pressure till i come up tight. that way the fish has more time to swallow the bait. using soft baits like nippers and worms, a half hitch over the bait and shank of the hook can improve the presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawno Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Big fan of circle hooks. I use the same ones Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 is that a 40cm ruler? If so they are very solid ting mate~! Also sounds like the mrs is a great catch, wish I was fishing in the same pool 10 years ago, just finished arguing with mine about why i'm not allowed to get out on the water this weekend LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosan Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Nice fish there mate.. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great kingy, would have put up a great fight at that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Well done Chewie and thanks for the lend of the boat. You are a legend. Check my post Dredog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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