Sorry about the lack of reports, phone/camera problems and other boats following the Freedom around my favourite kingy spots were the cause. The kingfish are still taking the jigs out wide, they're not in any great numbers but there certainly are some nice ones.
If they don't bite the jig, a live slimy or yaka gets them going, we've been getting smoked on 65lb braid. A nose rigged livey on 100lb leader, 7/0 circle hook dropped down to the bottom and then wound up 20 meters or so usually does the trick.
Its pretty cool to here a punter say "how will I know when I get a bite". Then see the look on their face when the rod loads up and they get dragged around the cockpit. Its brutal hand to hand combat, with most fish around the meter mark.
The new Daiwa Expedition( 3 months ago) are well and truly run in, but with maxed out drags the monsters still manage to find the reef...... I have been contemplating going up too 100 lb braid but I don't think the anglers can take it.
After a few bust offs and a few victims find there way into the ice box, we have been hitting the reef species, mostly pearl perch, mowies and a few nice reds.
After a few bust offs and a few victims find there way into the ice box, we have been hitting the reef species, mostly pearl perch, mowies and a few nice reds.
The marlin fishing has been slow, we broke the leader on 70 kg striped mid December. It ate a live striped tuna, fished once again on a 6500 expedition . I haven't put in a full day on the marlin, just trolled lures or baits around between kingy spots, just a matter of time. The mahi mahi will turn up any day, there is 23/24c water on the way.
Ever wonder wot the Daiwa reps do on there holidays!!! I promised not to post this pic..... sorry Evan and Pete.... I had my fingers crossed.
Ever wonder wot the Daiwa reps do on there holidays!!! I promised not to post this pic..... sorry Evan and Pete.... I had my fingers crossed.
Port Stephens season kicks off from February 2nd, there are still a few days left in march, If you want to catch a marlin on conventional, jig or fly tackle, the 2009 black marlin season is shaping up to be the best since 1997 (1200+ tagged during the 4 day interclub tourney).
All the best for 2009. may your lines be tight, may your tackle stay dry and remember .... to loose patience, is to loose the battle
Scotty
All the best for 2009. may your lines be tight, may your tackle stay dry and remember .... to loose patience, is to loose the battle
Scotty
