netic Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) Hey all, went out today for a picnic with the family to cliffo and whilst there decided to see if any squid was around, caught 3 squid off the wharf and got permission from the wife to go out in the boat for an hour to see if i could get me some kings. Went to the wedding cake closest to cliffo and got 3 kings, 62cm, 71cm and 74cm. Got these three within 10 minutes. Have added a pic but sorry about the quality as it was taken by a phone. There is plenty of kings in the harbour at the moment, if i had 10 squid i am positive i would have got 10 hook ups. Am going out tommorow so hope fully will have some more reports then. Edited January 8, 2006 by netic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_steve Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 great work netic, 3 nice looking kings there bring on tomorrow u say huh hehe, all the best, looking 4ward to reading the report... cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikila Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 3 keeper kings in 3 casts excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narralakes Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Good work on the kings, they are a top fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick309 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 That makes me want to take tommorrow off work!!! Nice Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLastCast Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Great stuff netic. Seeing as you converted 3 squid into 3 kings, I am guessing you used them live? Do you find squid not as good when cut into strips? Again, congrats. Looking forward to hearing todays report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunOFun Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Looks like live squid is the go Good on ya netic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Well done netic I've gotta get myself onto some kings this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey all, unfortunately the weather isnt the best so have decided not to go out today, hopefully the weather will clear up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lbgking Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Cough, Cough. I feel a sicky coming on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 (edited) how deep is it at the wedding cakes and whats the easiest way to find it??also are un-fresh squidheads alrite for kings in the harbour and how is it on live yakkas? cheers Edited January 9, 2006 by domza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Great result for an hours fishing. Well done!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 how deep is it at the wedding cakes and whats the easiest way to find it??also are un-fresh squidheads alrite for kings in the harbour and how is it on live yakkas? cheers It is ranging between 7 to 13 metres deep at the wedding cakes, They are the 2 light house towers just before sow and pigs, one is just out from Clifton Gardens and the other is just out from watsons bay. I have tried squid bought from fishmarkets and bait shops and they never get hit, my mate caught a king last year on baitshop squid but i think that is a rare occurence. Also Yakkas are not very effective either, even though you have more chance with yakkas than bait shop squid compared to freshly caught squid or live squid yakkas are absolutely crap. I constantly see fishos using yakkas without a hit, Yakkas are great for offshore kings and seem to work well outside, but in the harbour self caught squid is the only way to go. Even sluggos dont get hit anymore, 2 seasons ago i caught so many kings on sluggos but last season and this season have been completely different to the summer of 03/04, sluggo's are not working. You will hear about fishos getting many kings with minnows or skirts but most of them are absolute rats, and i mean rats, i caught 13 kings on boxing day at jervis bay on minnows and the largest was 49cm and i have a mate who regulary using lures for kings and can only land rats around 55cm. the best thing i can tell anyone is to master getting squid and don't be lazy, work at it and trust me the kings will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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