Morning rock spin session

[REELCRAZY]

Went for a quick spin session today off the rocks in eastern suburbs, was quite busy at first light when I arrived. Chose an empty higher ledge away from the crowds, productive spot just a bit harder to land fish. 15 minutes in and a hook up on a stick bait ( Maria loaded in sardine). Good fight on 30lb, some deep runs, but I keep him off the reef. Goes 65 and skinny. I keep him for sashimi. 

Lots of bait moving around within casting distance so flick some smaller hard bodies but no takers. Eventually hook into a decent salmon that spits the hooks on the first jump. Call it at 8.00 am. 

A great morning off the stones with perfect conditions. Still no Bonnies around  but good to see the kings starting to fire up. 

[Rock&Beach]

Well done mate. Take a king anyday.

Cheers R&B

[Ribs]

Gee he is skinny ! But perfect for sashimi ...good fish off the stones.  Do u prefer stickbaits over poppers at that time of the morning? I  usually fish for kings from a boat using live bait, poppers, plastics however I work all over the eastern subs so I lwill chuck the spin gear in the ute and try and repeat your effort.

[mauricio]

great catch! enjoy a nice feed

[REELCRAZY]

3 hours ago, Ribs said:

Gee he is skinny ! But perfect for sashimi ...good fish off the stones.  Do u prefer stickbaits over poppers at that time of the morning? I  usually fish for kings from a boat using live bait, poppers, plastics however I work all over the eastern subs so I lwill chuck the spin gear in the ute and try and repeat your effort.

Every day is different mate. I mix it up with poppers, stickbaits, plastics, live bait until I find the fish. Actually very small fish for this spot. Feb/March should see fish to a meter and above!

[Chaohuang]

Nice catch mate, anyone get bonitos today?

[jackiean]

great catch! what rod were you using ?

[REELCRAZY]

2 hours ago, jackiean said:

great catch! what rod were you using ?

Shimano t curve revolution coastal 7-9 kg, with a shimano sustain 6000 with 30lb braid and leader. Great light spinning outfit!

Edited December 5, 2016 by REELCRAZY

[Mike89]

Excellent catch mate well done!

Spinning kings off the rocks fascinates me, I'd love to crack that one!

[Houdini]

22 hours ago, Ribs said:

Gee he is skinny ! But perfect for sashimi ...good fish off the stones.  Do u prefer stickbaits over poppers at that time of the morning? I  usually fish for kings from a boat using live bait, poppers, plastics however I work all over the eastern subs so I lwill chuck the spin gear in the ute and try and repeat your effort.

I don't think a skinny fish is perfect for sashimi. I would think the opposite is true. A healthy fat fish would be primo.

Any skinny fish flesh would be lacking in flavour and probably poor texture as well.

I'm still jealous though I threw my tackle box at the ocean on Sunday morning and didn't get a touch.

[Chaohuang]

That higher ledge is just as productive IMO, just a pain in the ass to land a fish if it's too big to lift up. Also, it gets a fair bit of spray in a easterly swell, have to step back a little to avoid getting soaked.