Looking for Fello kayaker chasing kingies in Sydney harbour

[Charleskil]

Hey all,

I'm new to this site but can already see there are some very cool and experienced fishermen here.

I've recently taken up kayaking (mostly cause I couldn't afford a boat) and am keen to join who ever, on fishing quests in Sydney harbour.

Would be very keen to chase some kingfish/ salmon/ flathead or Jews, if anyone is planning on going early one weekend.

Otherwise some tips would also be most appreciated.

[BigRod]

Hey charles what sort of kayak you using

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[Charleskil]

A 15ft sit on top kayak. It's a capable kayak.

[sharknett]

Kings can turn up pretty much anywhere in the Harbour at tmes. Spots I have either had success on the kayak or seen fish hooked are (in no particular order):

- Spit Bridge

- wedding cakes and other shipping markers (including any dropoff from Shark Island to heads)

- outer part of North Head (my biggest)

- North side of Goat Island (just watch to don't head into the no fishing zone toward the bridge)

Some us downriggers, I prefer to use a decent size lead and troll live bait really slowly, mainly because I am cheap.

Soft stickbaits can also work well, particularly around the markers.

Salmon seem to be around now, you just need to find the schools and chase them.

Jews - NFI

Flathead - Not much idea for Harbour but if we want them usually drift the area between South Head and Sow & Pigs reef. Need to be really careful tho due to lots and ferries & other traffic.

Hopefully we will start getting back on the water soon so will PM you once we get some time.