whiskey299 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Tried to catch some live bait today but was struggling so decided to skip that part and chase the target fish. Had the 150g jig ready and it didn't take long to locate the school. Managed to boat 4 kingfish in 20mins and then the school disappeared and I suspect it was startled by a passing boat. I finally managed to catch a few yakkas on the sabiki and hooked one up to my poor man's downrigger (8oz sinker). The yakka got taken but the hook pulled! I suspect the kingfish was small and greedy and couldn't fit the entire yakka in it's mouth which is why the circle hook couldn't connect properly. After a few hours I managed to locate another school, dropped a butterflied yakka down and they wouldn't touch it. Dropped my the knife jig and instantly hooked up. Screen shot of my downscan showing the kings snubbing the butterflied yakka. All fish were released Edited September 11, 2023 by whiskey299 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Where abouts are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 2 hours ago, faker said: Where abouts are they? Not even a well done Whisky?? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Well done Whisky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faker Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Burger said: Not even a well done Whisky?? My bad @whiskey299, congrats whisky heard they were after garfish in habour but not yakka Edited September 11, 2023 by faker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Burger said: Not even a well done Whisky?? well done whisky, where abouts are they 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 You keep finding those fish! Shows you’ve been putting in the hard yards! All under legal this week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Terrific outcome @whiskey299- getting the hebbygeebies, not being able to get out on the Kingies (or any fishing for that matter). Great to read your report👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey299 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 17 hours ago, Burger said: Well done Whisky! Thanks 16 hours ago, faker said: My bad @whiskey299, congrats whisky heard they were after garfish in habour but not yakka A king did take my live yakka but the hook pulled. Squid is still the best live bait 14 hours ago, Basil D said: well done whisky, where abouts are they 🤣 anywhere there is water! 1 hour ago, Larkin said: You keep finding those fish! Shows you’ve been putting in the hard yards! All under legal this week? Every few season the school tend to hang out at different locations, so I alot of time is spent searching. Once located they tend to stick to the area early mornings and then move around for a feed. Yes all rats this week. 1 hour ago, Pickles said: Terrific outcome @whiskey299- getting the hebbygeebies, not being able to get out on the Kingies (or any fishing for that matter). Great to read your report👍👍 Thanks Bob, there's some fantastic fishing lately you need to get out asap. Hope to have a different report later this week that doesn't involve rats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantong Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Kings from the yak, that's awesome and well done! Must be a handful to handle. I'm pretty sure if I got a king in a yak, I would flip the yak and the fish would swim away 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Nice catch of kingies from a yak. Even rats put up a performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Very well done whiskey299, great report, and accompanying pics. I envy you guys being able to get into and out of a kayak. They certainly are a revelation in angling for those who are courageous enough to use them. Thanks for the entertaining post. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Some King fish there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now