Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Hi Raiders Just need some of your knowledge again guys In the bay hunting for kings on yakkas what type/size hook would you recommend to actually use the yakka as a live bait. Edited April 4, 2020 by Joeyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyT Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 size 8 longshanks if you have the patience to baitfish for them-personally just use sabikis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, PaddyT said: size 8 longshanks if you have the patience to baitfish for them-personally just use sabikis I should of made my question a bit clearer lol what hook to use to actually use the live bait to catch kings lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Joeyd said: I should of made my question a bit clearer lol what hook to use to actually use the live bait to catch kings lol @Joeyd have a look at our search engine - there are many, many posts and articles on catching kings and squidding in syd harbour. Perhaps a raider can help me with some links here? (very busy right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 minute ago, mrsswordfisherman said: @Joeyd have a look at our search engine - there are many, many posts and articles on catching kings and squidding in syd harbour. Perhaps a raider can help me with some links here? (very busy right now) Thanks mrs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Joeyd said: Thanks mrs!!! https://www.fishraider.com.au/search/?q=ARTICLE -&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy&search_and_or=or&search_in=titles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Live and learn on this Forum .All the info is there. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rebel said: Live and learn on this Forum .All the info is there. Cheers. Have been learning alot this arvo reading up from these forums thumbs up raiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Joeyd said: Have been learning alot this arvo reading up from these forums thumbs up raiders That is great feedback - lots to read here @Joeyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Joeyd said: I should of made my question a bit clearer lol what hook to use to actually use the live bait to catch kings lol 5 or 6/0's As suggested have a look around the forum by using the search tab, there is a huge amount of info on here about a lot of different subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, kingie chaser said: 5 or 6/0's As suggested have a look around the forum by using the search tab, there is a huge amount of info on here about a lot of different subjects. Thanks kingie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Joeyd said: Thanks kingie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 5/0 6/0 or 7/0 Gamakatzu livebait or Mustad hoodlum livebait hooks. When running the yakkas its a good idea to bridle them through the nose aswell using rubber bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, James Clain said: 5/0 6/0 or 7/0 Gamakatzu livebait or Mustad hoodlum livebait hooks. When running the yakkas its a good idea to bridle them through the nose aswell using rubber bands. Great tip james just need to look up how to use the rubberbands lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) Don't need to use bands or bridle unless your doing higher speed trolling. No need to over complicate things here James! Edited April 4, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Just now, kingie chaser said: Don't need to use bands or bridle unless your doing higher speed trolling. No need to ever complicate it here James! I wont be trolling so i think just keep it simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Joeyd said: I wont be trolling so i think just keep it simple Hook though just behind the head above he spine, keeps them alive & the kings go for the head so instant hook up 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Ill be in the bay next saturday from about 6 am in this beauty lol so if anyones out there come say hi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, kingie chaser said: Hook though just behind the head above he spine, keeps them alive & the kings go for the head so instant hook up 👍 Nice tip kingie will give that a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Joeyd said: Ill be in the bay next saturday from about 6 am in this beauty lol so if anyones out there come say hi Id love to come with you @Joeyd but social distancing rules wont allow it for now. Raincheck on another time in the near future maybe. The current rules make it hard for anyone other that family members of the same household to in such close contact! Nice looking rig by the way Edited April 4, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 minute ago, kingie chaser said: Id love to come with you @Joeyd but social distancing rules wont allow it for now. Raincheck on another time in the near maybe. The current rules make it hard for anyone other that family members of the same household to in such close contact! Dam virus !!!! Look forward to having a fish with you in the near future once these crazy times end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Just now, Joeyd said: Dam virus !!!! Look forward to having a fish with you in the near future once these crazy times end Sounds good man 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyd Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 minute ago, kingie chaser said: Sounds good man 👌 👍👍👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 8/0 mustad circle is the most common hook I use for kings, marlin, tuna etc as they seem to suit a live yakka or slimy well for me. There are different gauge strengths to suit different size fish or tackle used. Light gauge can actually be useful when releasing bigger fish as you can straighten them at the side of the boat by simply loading the leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I'm presuming in the bay is referring to inshore botany bay right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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