swordfisherman Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Been a while since a report by I have been fishing a bit and the kings are around with some nice sized fish among them. i have been getting them on live squid slowly trolled around Molly Point and have caught up with a few raiders on the way . The bigger kings have been smashing the guys using lighter lines so we have been using 24kg 👍 Edited January 30, 2020 by Swordfisherman 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice effort mr swordie So your using 50lb braid for those then? Leader? Been waiting to see some decent ones show up, might have to give it a crack Monday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 some nice fish there Swordie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfisherman Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, kingie chaser said: Nice effort mr swordie So your using 50lb braid for those then? Leader? Been waiting to see some decent ones show up, might have to give it a crack Monday. 60lb and snelled 5/0 s and yes 24 kg braid Edited January 30, 2020 by swordfisherman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobycb Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, swordfisherman said: 60lb and snelled 5/0 s and yes 24 kg braid Nice work Swordie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Great day and super photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Haha, pole em in stewy!!! Good to see the doctor still out there having a go too! Nice work lads 👍 cheers scratchie!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Good to see your report Stewy & Co. Be great to tackle some of those. Still on the wish list which I keep adding to. Top pics too. Cheers, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Great to see, Stewy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Great effort some fine kings there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Definitely need the heavier gear to have a good chance at those brutes, nice fish & photos, well done 😎. I presume you were trolling the squid on a down rigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 They are cracking fish Stewy, what length did they go? Congrats!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 What was your trolling depth then Stu? Surface or using a downrigger or another method? Just curious on your live rig method for them thanks. I got to get one this year Its sending me 😅 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfisherman Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 10 hours ago, 61 crusher said: Definitely need the heavier gear to have a good chance at those brutes, nice fish & photos, well done 😎. I presume you were trolling the squid on a down rigger 8 hours ago, kingie chaser said: What was your trolling depth then Stu? Surface or using a downrigger or another method? Just curious on your live rig method for them thanks. I got to get one this year Its sending me 😅 9 hours ago, jenno64 said: They are cracking fish Stewy, what length did they go? Congrats!! 80s plus Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfisherman Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Ok after seeing a few guys getting busted off decided to go with the heavy artillery and the 50 saltiga short rod and big daiwa reel loaded with 24kg braid and a 1 and half mt trace of 60lb fluro with snelled hooks of 7/0s. This was needed to get down to around 8 or nine meters so a swivel between the trace and leader with a small length of 25lb mono perhaps 30cms and a 1/4 lb snapper lead and troll really slow or as slow as the 50 yammy would go around 700 rpms. Yamashita squid jig in GU 2.2 with egi spray catches the squid and must be kept alive. top hook in point of hood and bottom hook in the skin on the back of the head and hold on tight . I hope that helps. Regards Stewy and cheers for the feedback. Edited February 1, 2020 by swordfisherman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Great report MR Swordfisherman. Thanks for sharing. Kings are such a buzz, even the little guys punch above their weight. Keep on posting and “sharing the love” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Nice Swordie!!! Great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0nn0 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 20 hours ago, swordfisherman said: Ok after seeing a few guys getting busted off decided to go with the heavy artillery and the 50 saltiga short rod and big daiwa reel loaded with 24kg braid and a 1 and half mt trace of 60lb fluro with snelled hooks of 7/0s. This was needed to get down to around 8 or nine meters so a swivel between the trace and leader with a small length of 25lb mono perhaps 30cms and a 1/4 lb snapper lead and troll really slow or as slow as the 50 yammy would go around 700 rpms. Yamashita squid jig in GU 2.2 with egi spray catches the squid and must be kept alive. top hook in point of hood and bottom hook in the skin on the back of the head and hold on tight . I hope that helps. Regards Stewy and cheers for the feedback. You forgot to mention, it’s a must to have expert drivers put you on the spot 😂😂😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, J0nn0 said: You forgot to mention, it’s a must to have expert drivers put you on the spot 😂😂😂 And rig the live squid too! 😎 P.S. Good fish Stewy! Cracker day! Edited February 2, 2020 by nbdshroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corro Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Amazing report, would love to have a session half as good as that! I'll have to up my squid game before I can attack the kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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