Narralakes Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 One day last week, the day it rained all morning, I headed out for my last fish of the holidays. It was raining all morning from 6 am to about 11, but in a way it was good because I'm sure it kept the number of boats out there down . Anyhow, anchored up, burleyed hard and had my best session on fly for king fish thus far. From about 7 - 12, I had boated 6 kings, 1 PB at 67cms, rest between 45 and 61 and had a few extra hook ups and one almighty bust off. As fishing goes, it was action a plenty for a while, then nothing and just about to move to another spot and there was a hookup to keep me there for a while longer. Overall, not heaps of fish, but for me that was my best session and I was very happy. he's my PB. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Nice one kings on fly well done. What size tippet do you use mate. I want to have a crack at kings on fly but im not sure what size is best I have 20 pound vanish. Or do I need to go up in size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narralakes Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi Sharky, I use the 17lb Vanish, have been busted off about 3 times though, so for most kings 20lbs should be enough, you might lose a few big ones though. The ones I was busted off with was once due to knots, one due to a chaffed leader and the third to a beast of a fish that was almost at the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pugwash Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Go for it Ken, that must be a buzz landing those beasts on a fly!!!!!!! Goodonya Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) Hi Narra, Very nice fish there mate!!! They must have given you a fair run on fly gear... Fly fishing is a whole other world for me.... How do you find the Vanish?? I started a thread in another location but any feedback you had on it would be great. Cheers David. Edited January 30, 2006 by mottyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phild Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Nice one Ken, well done on the PB Ilost one with Mark D the other day that snapped 40LB like cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narralakes Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Cheers guys, Hey Dave, I like the vanish, the 17lb is good for most kings, have lost 3 though, mainly due to chaffed leaders. Hi Phil, 40lb! That must have been a whale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmar560 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Nice one Ken !! Well done on the PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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