Beach Fisho

Nice king mate and good read. More than you bargained for on the flick stick.

Well Done mate, I got my first kingy last weekend also, it must be the time for it!!. I rekon thats the first of many, look forward to seeing your next one. Cheers, BJ

Hi Raiders, I post this topic a happy man after finally catching my first Kingy, it's been a long time trying. Took a week off work and my mate took me out on Tuesday morning to see if we could get on to some fish. Launched @ Roseville, rounded the corner @ Bantry bay and noticed birds feeding near the shore. Thinking they were Tailor i rigged up a samll metal 'Lazer' slicer and got the second cast right on the money. After two long runs i new this was not a tailor, so i took my time and played the kingy to the boat, i wasn't game to call it until i got some colour. landed the Kingy after a few minutees, i was stoked!! Was a great fight on light gear! After photo, Kingy was released to swim anther day! Fished Clifton next, floating prawns and squid strips, my prawn got hit and hooked onto a bigger kingy, took me around the boat and busted me off on the anchor rope, wasn't too dissappointed after catching one earlier. Went out again on Sunday, hit the water early and headed out near Clarke Island, hooked onto a Kingy first cast, i knew it was allot bigger than the one i landed on Tuesday, but again got busted off under the boat. Charter boat arrived next to us and landed 3 quick Kingys 60, 80 and 93 cm, we were gutted, maybe next time. I've decided to go up in breaking strain for my leader as i only use use 15lb, next time i hope i don't get busted off. I hope to post my next one soon before the seasons over. Cheers BJ

Congrats on the Kingy Mate.

Hi Raiders, I'll be heading to NZ in the last week of Jan and i thought i would stay over the weekend and go out on a charter on the Saturday. I would mainly like to chase Kingfish, but not sure which island would be the most appropriate to stay at for the fishing charters, or what port/suburb would be best to look for charter boats? Any information would be appreciated. Cheers, BJ

Nice one netic !!

Great info guys, thanks heaps. I'll get out on the weekend and try these spots out. Robbielites, I use a portable airater which runs on batteries, very cheap @ $18. I find them very good, keeps my pink nippers alive for a few days, not yet sure how it will work for Yakkas, i hope now i will fill the bucket and see how they go. Thanks again. BJ

Hi, We have had trouble finding yakkas in middle harbour, we spent over an hour search for yakkas on the weekend and wasted the best part of the tide , if anyone has a reliable spot do you mind PM me? With all you guys catching Kingies, it's about time i popped my cherry!! Thanks allot, Beach Fisho

This is great new. Hasn't been open for quite a while. I guess i'll see you all there.

And soon they will scream both our names. Cheers mate.

Nice one mate. Welcome to the site and hope you can add to the abundance of knowledge held on the forum. I wish i had a Haines, i wish i had a boat Happy BJ

mmmmmmmmmmm crab.... Nice one there mate, can;t complain about by-catch.

Hi Mike, i'f only i checked raider yesterday. How'd you go with the blackfish? if your heading out after work hours over the next few week post it up or PM me, as i'm keen to fish the stones. Cheers, BJ

Very cheap for that combo. I use Alveys regulary and find them fantastic. I did have a little trouble learning the casting technique, but once i got it, i now cast around double the distance. Took me about 3-4 session to get the hang of it and feel comfortable. I have a video clip which shows the best method for casting. The only other thing to learn is the drag, usually you will use your hand to stop the reel backspinning when your striking, and putting pressure on the fish to wear the fish out. Also it becomes crutial when landing the fish on the beach, got to be ready to manually drag, just in case the fish turns for 1 last run, I lost my PB salmon this way . I made an effort to fix this up so i would never make the same mistake. Honestly, once you learn the tricks, there are many benfits to using a Alvey (sidecast) reel. I'll try to find the clip, PM your email if you wish and i can send to you. Cheers, BJ

I get depressed just hearing of people going to Pretty Beach. Some fond memories on the stones. No more lobsters i'm afraid. The private lease for the camnping ground ran out a couple of years ago and the land has been given back to National Parks.So guess what, they ripped out all caravans, and also took out the cabins. Camping only, which suits me but my father couldn't beleive it. At least it's still has luderick.