bobmarlee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hi guys, This is my first post on the forum. I find that there are loads of great topics to read up on here. I've never ever caught a decent size legal fish. All have been maybe just to size. I fish mainly land base and was wondering if there is somewhere not to dangerous to catch kings? The only rig I know is the running sinker to the swivel and a leader of about 50 cm Any tips/advice for a noob would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmarlee Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Sorry I forgot to mention I'm a sydney base angler Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Welcome to the forum bob! As a newbie so to speak, I would be trying to target flathead, bream or whiting. They are your basic bread and bitter species that are generally productive year round. They can also be very good eating and great fun to catch on light gear. I'm not from Sydney but if you can find any nice sandy/weedy areas with good drop offs, you will find these fish. A decent 2-4kg rod 2500 reel and 6-8lb braid line will get you started. A small sinker to swivel with a 30-40cm trace with a longshank hook. Use either a prawn or pilly and burley up and hopefully you have some luck! If you get nothing in an hour then change spots! Hope that helps. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag117 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hey bobmarlee, i agree with scratchies recommendation, target smaller more common apecies first, they are a lot of fun and it is so rewarding when you finally get a good one. If you do however want to chase kings, there are plenty in the harbour at the moment, blues point, and pretty much any wharf or pier are good spots to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmarlee Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys. How do I spot a drop off? And know that you sat I'll be chase the bread and butter species first Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag117 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Drop offs can be found by sight,areas of darker water near light water usually around the mouth of bays, can also drop off straight from the shore, ie, a rock ledge with deep water at your feet. Another way to find them is to buy yourself a good nautical chart of the areas you fish or plan to fish a lot. Itll give you a great idea of the topography and help you find more good spots once you know what areas work for you. Good luck mate, feel free to ask more questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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