93cm Kayak Jewfish (2 August '22)

[kingfish101]

Early start from Berowra Waters boat ramp and for the first time in a long while no early morning fog to contend with. In fact it was a picture perfect morning with not a breath of wind on the water and a pleasure just to be out on the kayak with very few boats around. On days like this any fish at all are just a bonus.

Spent a couple of hours catching 6 big mullet for live bait and then headed for the Hawkesbury River at my cruising speed of 8 km/hour.

Fished the high water slack and the early ebb in the river without a bite.

Started my last drift of the day at 2.30 pm with a fresh mullet and got a hit almost immediately. After a spirited 10 minute fight gaffed this 93cm jewfish.

Made the return run by way of the Twin Beaches for a quick photograph and to gut and bleed the fish.

Back at the ramp just after sunset and spent some time chewing the fat and exchanging lies with the fisherman who produces the "Freemans Speech" videos on YouTube. Those videos are well worth watching if you haven't already discovered them and don't mind the colourful language.

[Isaac Ct]

Again a cracker Jew, well done. How do the Jewie's feel like when they eat the mullet? 

[kingfish101]

Hi Isaac

When the jewfish attack the mullet they usually feel as though they are grabbing hold of it and shaking it around. It translates to bang, bang, bang on the rod and then when they realise there is a problem they are off like a rocket on the first strong run. During the runs there are usually more 'angry' head shakes as though they are trying to shake out the hook.

  

[Yowie]

Another good jew. Have caught a couple around that size on handlines, 12 and 15 pound mono. Makes for an interesting fight and burnt fingers. 🤣

Edited August 9, 2022 by Yowie

[masterfisho7]

Thats a top Jew well done

[JonD]

Fantastic, jews are Gold 🏆

[LuckyFil]

19 hours ago, kingfish101 said:

Hi Isaac

When the jewfish attack the mullet they usually feel as though they are grabbing hold of it and shaking it around. It translates to bang, bang, bang on the rod and then when they realise there is a problem they are off like a rocket on the first strong run. During the runs there are usually more 'angry' head shakes as though they are trying to shake out the hook.

  

Hi @kingfish101,  Do you strike as soon as you feel the take or give the fish some line before you hit?

[bessell1955]

You really have perfected catching Jewies from a Kayak

[Bluebenbomb]

Awesome jew, well done on the report as well

[jenno64]

Kingfish you are Mr Consistency and those long we’ll-planned days are reaping the rewards…..another great fish, congrats!

[Squidless]

You have definitely cracked the code. Doing it consistently on a kayak too is very impressive 

[kingfish101]

On 8/10/2022 at 1:50 PM, LuckyFil said:

Hi @kingfish101,  Do you strike as soon as you feel the take or give the fish some line before you hit?

Hi LuckyFil,

I don't strike until the fish is running and that is mainly because the interval between the initial bite and the beginning of the run is very short. Hope that helps.