MsShimano wrote:Kingies have been around there for months, yes i agree.. but people still have had trouble catching them. Even though they are a curious fish, they are still very picky and stubborn. Out of 4 attempts for the kingies, i was finally successful this trip.rb85 wrote:Having fun is the most important thing. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford, been given a boat to use or are blessed with good health.
Then there's the capability of crew members to consider preferably I'd rather take mates out who are just happy to be there and are wrapped with a few flatty and find my own fish over following the reports.
The kingies have been about in that area for months. Did you go solo or have a crew.
I used my gummy rig with 8/0 stinger hooks. I trolled around at very slow speed live squid. It didnt take long until i was hooked. That is the way i found it worked best for me.
I went with one other person.
My first Victorian Kingies!!!
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often I fish by myself when I go out for kingies.MsShimano wrote:Kingies have been around there for months, yes i agree.. but people still have had trouble catching them. Even though they are a curious fish, they are still very picky and stubborn. Out of 4 attempts for the kingies, i was finally successful this trip.rb85 wrote:Having fun is the most important thing. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford, been given a boat to use or are blessed with good health.
Then there's the capability of crew members to consider preferably I'd rather take mates out who are just happy to be there and are wrapped with a few flatty and find my own fish over following the reports.
The kingies have been about in that area for months. Did you go solo or have a crew.
I used my gummy rig with 8/0 stinger hooks. I trolled around at very slow speed live squid. It didnt take long until i was hooked. That is the way i found it worked best for me.
I went with one other person.
if you take somebody they really should be calable off doing everything...like driving the boat when you have a fish on .
bm
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Re: My first Victorian Kingies!!!
barra mick wrote:often I fish by myself when I go out for kingies.MsShimano wrote:Kingies have been around there for months, yes i agree.. but people still have had trouble catching them. Even though they are a curious fish, they are still very picky and stubborn. Out of 4 attempts for the kingies, i was finally successful this trip.rb85 wrote:Having fun is the most important thing. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford, been given a boat to use or are blessed with good health.
Then there's the capability of crew members to consider preferably I'd rather take mates out who are just happy to be there and are wrapped with a few flatty and find my own fish over following the reports.
The kingies have been about in that area for months. Did you go solo or have a crew.
I used my gummy rig with 8/0 stinger hooks. I trolled around at very slow speed live squid. It didnt take long until i was hooked. That is the way i found it worked best for me.
I went with one other person.
if you take somebody they really should be calable off doing everything...like driving the boat when you have a fish on .
bm
Well i always go with someone, especially if im heading offshore. I dont like fishing by my self for kingies. I need someone to drive the boat for trolling so i can keep an eye on the rods.. Especially to navigate the boat away from structures (piers etc) when ive got a fish hooked. provides for some good company too!
Of course I talk to my self while fishing.. sometimes I need expert advice! :fishing:
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agree there ms Shimano. ....but often my two or 3 skilled fishing mates are busy and its better than not going or going with someone you have to babysitMsShimano wrote:barra mick wrote:often I fish by myself when I go out for kingies.MsShimano wrote:Kingies have been around there for months, yes i agree.. but people still have had trouble catching them. Even though they are a curious fish, they are still very picky and stubborn. Out of 4 attempts for the kingies, i was finally successful this trip.rb85 wrote:Having fun is the most important thing. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford, been given a boat to use or are blessed with good health.
Then there's the capability of crew members to consider preferably I'd rather take mates out who are just happy to be there and are wrapped with a few flatty and find my own fish over following the reports.
The kingies have been about in that area for months. Did you go solo or have a crew.
I used my gummy rig with 8/0 stinger hooks. I trolled around at very slow speed live squid. It didnt take long until i was hooked. That is the way i found it worked best for me.
I went with one other person.
if you take somebody they really should be calable off doing everything...like driving the boat when you have a fish on .
bm
Well i always go with someone, especially if im heading offshore. I dont like fishing by my self for kingies. I need someone to drive the boat for trolling so i can keep an eye on the rods.. Especially to navigate the boat away from structures (piers etc) when ive got a fish hooked. provides for some good company too!
cheers bm
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I don't mind taking less experienced mates and teaching them as long as they listen and learn a few lost fish don't hurt. What frustrates me is wannabe no alls who come on board and don't shut up safe to say they don't get a second invite haven't had many.
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im all good in port phillip bay ect taking mates out but not serious stuff.rb85 wrote:I don't mind taking less experienced mates and teaching them as long as they listen and learn a few lost fish don't hurt. What frustrates me is wannabe no alls who come on board and don't shut up safe to say they don't get a second invite haven't had many.
Its not for the faint hearted.
cheers bm
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I have taken green anglers for makos just don't put a bait in until we see how big the shark is.barra mick wrote:im all good in port phillip bay ect taking mates out but not serious stuff.rb85 wrote:I don't mind taking less experienced mates and teaching them as long as they listen and learn a few lost fish don't hurt. What frustrates me is wannabe no alls who come on board and don't shut up safe to say they don't get a second invite haven't had many.
Its not for the faint hearted.
cheers bm