Pickles Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 After a long drought targetting kingfish lasting for several months (been focusing on training my Lab “Rosie” as she’s currently running 5th in Australia in retrieving / hunting trials and we’re off to Western Australia for the National Championships so getting ready). Today 2 of my buddies wanted to get their arms pulled so we hit the offshore reefs and cracked a great day. Bait was easy to get (good sized slimies and Yakkas) and the Kingies came out to play with a tripple hookup and 2 landed. Apologies to admin as I couldn’t resist slipping a pic of the K9 - delete if not acceptable 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Well done mate, lovely looking dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Nice work there Bob, kingies about. Hope you go well in the dog trials, a great place to visit, and some fishing there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg78 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Nice fish and nice dog @Pickles Love the retrieving trials, I started training my dog to have a start ( he’s a brittany), but got sidetracked. Well done your retrieving achievements that’s a great result, you might know Peter Betteridge who’s a lab breeder and trainer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Good to see that you got a bit of action after a lengthy lean spell Bob. Best wishes for a successful outcome in the trials with Rosie, I'm sure she will do her absolute best to maintain her high standing. Hope to catch up a bit later in the year when , hopefully, the Kingies are out in abundance. Cheers, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Nicely done Bob and crew… you are the kings master and congratulations to you and Rosie… I know how much effort you both put in! Give her a big pat from me. When are you heading to WA? cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 congrats on both the fishing and dog training front! Love those labs, such lovable dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlvbw Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Great work Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Great report. Top photos. Nice Puppy. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Well done on all fronts, and only right that Whole Lotta Rosie gets her pic posted. @Mods can we make it a rule that if anybody mentions a doggo they are legally and morally required to post at least one pic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nal Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Good fish pickles, Still lots of kings inside the harbour though, been catching a bunch these past few months, they seem to be really switched on to cuttles and fresh squid heads, they are at all the usual spots. Here is a pic of the sounder from the weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat531 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Hey Pickles Great report as usual. I was out on Sunday and was having trouble landing yakkas. Set up around Middle Harbour and berleyed a few around the boat but they weren't taking my squid on sabiki setup. What bait are you having success with? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Why not do a post in The Bar on your dog and the upcoming events @Pickles There is plenty of interest in Rosie 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, fatcat531 said: Hey Pickles Great report as usual. I was out on Sunday and was having trouble landing yakkas. Set up around Middle Harbour and berleyed a few around the boat but they weren't taking my squid on sabiki setup. What bait are you having success with? Cheers Hey @fatcat531, I only use bait jigs when outside in deep water (The artificial, Annie Miller etc). I only ever use single hook rig on a handline - 6lb nylon with a woven and no 10 mosquito hook and no lead. I mealy always get more Yakkas than boats around me and never get tangles to waste time with. if I do use jigs I only like 3 hook multiples. I use tiny bits of squid tentacles- just enough to cover the (tiny) hooks. Berley up with soaked chicken pellets in a plastic jar soaked over night and shaken vigorously to make a “soup” and bread in berley pot, plus frames from day before trip (get out several times a week). Hope this helps. Edited July 18, 2023 by Pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 hours ago, nal said: Good fish pickles, Still lots of kings inside the harbour though, been catching a bunch these past few months, they seem to be really switched on to cuttles and fresh squid heads, they are at all the usual spots. Here is a pic of the sounder from the weekend Way to go @nal - it’s great when the sounder lights up like that. Harbour over the new moon of past few days has been very quiet, 2 or 3 days time and they should be firing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 8:32 PM, Bennyg78 said: Nice fish and nice dog @Pickles Love the retrieving trials, I started training my dog to have a start ( he’s a brittany), but got sidetracked. Well done your retrieving achievements that’s a great result, you might know Peter Betteridge who’s a lab breeder and trainer Hey @Bennyg78, Peter B is one of my best mates - train with him several times a week send me a PM and I’ll keep in touch. I train every day, so if you’re ever keen, I’m always happy to get together - I’ve got 30 acres, 2 dams, a creek and lots of cover with quail and rabbits). You probably also know John Hodson and John Cauchi - great spaniel guys) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 10:06 PM, big Neil said: Good to see that you got a bit of action after a lengthy lean spell Bob. Best wishes for a successful outcome in the trials with Rosie, I'm sure she will do her absolute best to maintain her high standing. Hope to catch up a bit later in the year when , hopefully, the Kingies are out in abundance. Cheers, bn Be good to catch up Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nal Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Pickles said: Way to go @nal - it’s great when the sounder lights up like that. Harbour over the new moon of past few days has been very quiet, 2 or 3 days time and they should be firing again. Yeah was definitely a little hard to get a bite over the weekend, still managed but all rats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Good to see you out on the kings again! good luck with the championships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Good to see Bob! no banana in Rosie’s mouth🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkanu Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Great fish @Pickles and good luck to you and Rosie at the Nationals. I used to train, trial and duck hunt with retrievers with my dad in Northern Ontario when I was a kid. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Great photo of Rosie, not a bad one of the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlvbw Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 6:29 AM, Pickles said: Hey @fatcat531, I only use bait jigs when outside in deep water (The artificial, Annie Miller etc). I only ever use single hook rig on a handline - 6lb nylon with a woven and no 10 mosquito hook and no lead. I mealy always get more Yakkas than boats around me and never get tangles to waste time with. if I do use jigs I only like 3 hook multiples. I use tiny bits of squid tentacles- just enough to cover the (tiny) hooks. Berley up with soaked chicken pellets in a plastic jar soaked over night and shaken vigorously to make a “soup” and bread in berley pot, plus frames from day before trip (get out several times a week). Hope this helps. Hey @fatcat531 - I have had lots of success using Bob's method but I do find that every now and again the squid doesn't work. I tend to then use any other fish bait (yakkas / bonito belly) and I have and usually no issue. The problem is that these baits are picked far more easily hence you can spend more time baiting, but this has got me out of a pickle or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoRetired Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Good to see you getting into the Kings. 👍 Well done to you and Rosie. She was performing well when I visited you a while back, it was such good fun watching you put her through her paces. A really well trained dog who you have a strong bond with. Go well in WA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 5:14 PM, GordoRetired said: Good to see you getting into the Kings. 👍 Well done to you and Rosie. She was performing well when I visited you a while back, it was such good fun watching you put her through her paces. A really well trained dog who you have a strong bond with. Go well in WA. Cheers Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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