Xsite Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hi Launch boat at 8 am this morning, caught some yellow tails but could not go outside due to swell so stay in close, caught two rays and then move to bare island for squid and got 5 small one. We then went back to wall without success and decided to drift from drum to middle of bay before go home, Got one king 66cm near the drum so drift again and caught another one 70 cm, Third drift and another king was on and when it got to surface, look either on size or slightly under so I decided not to use net for better release, as I went to catch its tail, it made a final massive run which the line burnt my finger and it let go of the rod, rod and reel went straight over, my best king set up, a penn 650 live liner, spool with 300 m of 30ld exeed orange braid and cant remember the rod. $350 set up gone. we drop the reef anchor and move around for 15 minutes but no luck I hope some Raider can find these and make good use out of them or better return them to original owner.(wishful thinking, LOL) Too upset to take any photo Xsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well done on the catches but Bad luck on the loss. I know from experience how painfull it is loosing a rod over the side.. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 A good day spoilt! At least you boated some. I donated a rod, reel and live squid to a king as well. The King will be on a short leash too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yup I've donated a whole $400 set up to a king as well. I feel your pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Agh raider therapy! Sorry for your loss xsite. I'm sure we've all donated some quality gear to the world beneath. Be it lures, tackle or rod and reel. Whilst it really hurts on the return journey there are plenty of shops to get your mojo back! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Kingies! They get you in all sorts of ways. If they're not spooling you, reefing you, pulling a hook or just being a frustrating 64cm long, they're stealing your gear! Bad luck buddy. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepydragon Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Xsite at least you got a King, I got jack shit still lost my mobile phone tried to catch a little fish 8 years ago. The phone was new release and cost $1K, so hope you feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsite Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thanks BCF have a combo on special for $219, lost one was two years old so it wasn't too bad Now I have to explain to mrs where $219 disappeared to LOL Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thats where the fun begins ? Yeh sad loss but lesson learnt I bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsite Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thats where the fun begins ? Yeh sad loss but lesson learnt I bet! Nah, happens before and may be again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsy91 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Bad luck mate, in my experience it pays to drop the drag right off when landing so this doesn't happen. Good on you though for wanting to look after your catch, lost some gear but gained my respect Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 2nd such loss I have read about on here in the last 5 minutes. Sorry for your loss but stuff happens when you go fishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsite Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Bad luck mate, in my experience it pays to drop the drag right off when landing so this doesn't happen. Good on you though for wanting to look after your catch, lost some gear but gained my respect Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapata Unfortunately, Mr king is not doing well towing a rod and reel, I did release drag but not enough that why the line burnt my finger (let go of the rod was reaction without my control). I felt more sorry for the king than my rod, I don't like catch and release as it hurt and may kill the catch, I only target one that me or family will eat or for bait. I have always tried to be gentle with sharks, rays ECT I hope king will survive Thanks for your comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi , I am very sorry for your loss of gear, but with respect to Adsy91, when near the boat with a kingy do not loosen the drag, keep your fingers away from the line (assuming you were using braid) and use the net. They are tough when they see the boat and thats when you have to fight hard. I'm sure that he or she has freed itself from your rod and reel by now, if that's any reassurance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 OUCH sorry to hear mate, hope you get new gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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