Sydney Kings

In this edition of Big Angry Fesh...
Oh wait... That's not me.

So we needed something for the bbq for Lunar New Year with Cindys folks. And my mate happened to need to feed his in laws a bbq too - but unrelated to the LNY.
We decided with the king season going off that would be a good bet to jump on with old friend Dan, Sydney Sport Fishing, especially since old mate had never caught one.
We got an early start and were filling the bait tank while most blokes were yawning and wiping their arses.
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We got stitched up 3x by big fish hitting bait on jigs but had a good 40 livies in the tank while the nav lights were still on.
We thought it would be red hot but couldn't get a bite on the real gear so headed off looking for a proper spot.
I got on the score sheet with a couple of undersized rats and naturally we started planning our stop at the fish monger on the ride home.
Then Bondys rod went off and he had a 81cm king to his name.
With the fish still on the deck the baits went out again and Bondy had a nice Bonito - perfect for my Viet BBQ. But I'm thinking this blokes an arsey bastard...
More baits out and Bondy casually asks what's my PB. Only 86/87...
Bang! Bang! Both rods go off. Still got 2 fish on the deck. Oops... So I knock over an 80 odd and Bondy is struggling a bit - blaming fatigue from catching all the fish...
By this time we're surrounded by boats and up comes an 86. Hate this bloke. Second king and he's done my PB...
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We decide we should go get another bag of ice and a coffee. Only we realise it's not even gone 9 and the Q station cafe doesn't open till 10. So we drop baits again and knock over another low 80s fish. None of the other 10 boats working the area look like they've had a hit and we sensed it was slowing down a bit and decided to move on with already more than enough in the kill bag and still a tank full of bait.
We pottered around a couple more spots. Still catching enough to keep us interested. Knocked one more king on the head because it was gill hooked. Had our coffees. And were back at the ramp at 11.
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It's great when a plan comes together.

Bloody good effort Ducksta, nice fish when they average 80 plus.

Now that's livin'. Great day out Ducky and a feed to boot. Gotta keep the outlaws happy.

Wicked trip Ducky,some great fish there mate

My mate just messaged me that kings are going for $60/kilo and he might just buy some sausages for the in laws.

Great session that . Do the guides down there ever copy a bit of what the angry fish show does

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Originally Posted by al49

Great session that . Do the guides down there ever copy a bit of what the angry fish show does

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Not really Al. From what I've seen on that show they spend a lot of time anchored up dropped burley or very occasionally throwing a surface lure.
We didn't drop anchor or electric all morning.

Nice one bro

Nice - I love that shot of the harbour .....
I keep hearing the Harbour has been fishing well
Maybe I should pull my finger out & actually go fish it !:rolleyes:

Chris

Great morning there John. Nice kingies. Would have been great catching them.

It's definitely worth a look mate. It's busy and there ain't no secret spots but it's a good fishery when you take a bit of extra care. That 10%/90% rule is truer there than anywhere I've fished.
The ramp at Ermington is good but the cleaning table is usually left filthy by the ferals.

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

Not really Al. From what I've seen on that show they spend a lot of time anchored up dropped burley or very occasionally throwing a surface lure.
We didn't drop anchor or electric all morning.

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would be interesting if they tried that burley method to make them come to you

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Originally Posted by al49

would be interesting if they tried that burley method to make them come to you

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Nah you'd have 15 boats anchored in your burley trail before the fish picked it up.

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

It's definitely worth a look mate. It's busy and there ain't no secret spots but it's a good fishery when you take a bit of extra care. That 10%/90% rule is truer there than anywhere I've fished.
The ramp at Ermington is good but the cleaning table is usually left filthy by the ferals.

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Mate - it`s been years since I`ve fished the harbour .... but most of the time it was a case of second option.

I`ve actually been having a look at boat ramps of late ..... Silverwater ( risky) & just last week had a look at Ermington which looks ok & there is security . From there it's not too bad a run & certainly beet dealing with the traffic / parking etc at my old launching area (Rose Bay)

Being a Parramatta boy - maybe we should tee a trip up

Chris

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

Nah you'd have 15 boats anchored in your burley trail before the fish picked it up.

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yep I did forget it was nsw not Hervey Bay lol

I'd be keen to tee something up Chris.
About time we Southerners got off our butts and did something to rival the nation's premier fishing comp - the flatty forage.

I always thought that would be a good idea, but what beggars me up is I work Saturday and they usually run them on a Saturday so to do them in conjunction always failed me. So it would be a Sunday thing for me.
Even a shore forage say down the Lane Cove or similar then back to the Blackfishes house for a BBQ/ Sanger sandwich.

I'll require a plane ticket on top of the standard appearance fee, talk to my people.

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

I'd be keen to tee something up Chris.
About time we Southerners got off our butts and did something to rival the nation's premier fishing comp - the flatty forage.

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Well now is the time to get it happening ..... the next couple of months sees Sydney at it's best

Chris

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Originally Posted by Didley

I'll require a plane ticket on top of the standard appearance fee, talk to my people.

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Will Plummet airways do ..... they have cheap fares

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Originally Posted by nagg

Will Plummet airways do ..... they have cheap fares

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I take it a one way ticket will suffice.

Put in at Roseville and come down through Middle Harbour. Much better run.

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Originally Posted by gunna

Put in at Roseville and come down through Middle Harbour. Much better run.

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Absolutely - though driving to Roseville is a pain
Actually driving home is the pain

Chris

Used to be very good kingies on yakka near the Spit Bridge on the way down or back.

Still plenty of spots to use up leftover livies heading up the Parra arm though.

So it looks like after this weekend I've got the following 3 weeks on the trot free - if anyone wants to strike while the iron is hot we can go have a poke around.

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

So it looks like after this weekend I've got the following 3 weeks on the trot free - if anyone wants to strike while the iron is hot we can go have a poke around.

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This weekend looks crappy - wind wise , but I'm keen either Sat / Sun next weekend

Chris

Sounding good ...... Only available Sundays though.

That's Sunday March 4 then?
That's my birthday week so a bit of a fish is as good a way to kick it off as I can imagine.

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Originally Posted by Ducksta

That's Sunday March 4 then?
That's my birthday week so a bit of a fish is as good a way to kick it off as I can imagine.

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Sounds good.

Yep ..... Sunday it is

Dids best tell your private jet crew they're working next weekend