Jigging Sydney Kings

Perfect conditions and the reults of the previous trip had excitement high for today's group made up of Peter Hay, Phil Black,Peter Lin and friends.The kingies again would not school up until a certain time of the tide and then the bite continued for only a couple of hours. In between time the leather jackjets caused some destruction.Phil tried soft plastics which are usually jacket food but this one was left alone long enough to catch anice king. Another spanner model jig was tested today with excellent results. The 16mm ring spanner was the perfect weight and at $3 each a much cheaper option.The claw hammer jig is the next model in construction.All patterns of jigs were working today and bag limits were quickly reached of fish in the 75-85cm range. Wth full eskys and a weary crew the trip home was a time to catch up on some sleep and dream about the next trip

THE KINGS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

The poor results of late prompted a visit to some spots south of the Botany Bay in an attempt to find some fish. Todays charter was formed by Dave and his kayak fishers, now and then they evolve from their yaks to fish in a stink boat.The early morning sesion brought no results but then the switch was turned on and the bite started!Double hookups turned to all at once keeping me busy landing kings. The fish were all around the 75-85cm range but all well fed and weighty. Cheaper orange jigs were doing the most damage, but again the jackets did some too.The bite lasted for four hours and just stopped, they can be so frustrating.Conditions were perfect for most of the day with only a late sea breeze. Bag limits were reached and plenty thrown back. PBs were caught by some and everyone went home sore and a full esky. The water was cold and dirty but if you can find some bait the fish will be near, things can only keep improving.

TREVALLY

Today's group consisted of Gary, Bill, Jay, Wilson and friends and a hard day was anticipated. Unfortunately the water conditions were the same with the wind direction keeping the current away from Sydney. A surprise catch were three trevally. These used to be in large schools off Sydney but the last couple of years have seen a rapid decline in numbers. They require a different technique than kingfish and Gary had it. With the weather deteriorating and a lack of fish,an early day was had. The fish are just north of Sydney but a quick current change will have them at our doorstep again.

A SLOW DAY ON THE KINGS

Today's charter was a small group and mainly as a farewell last fish with one of our Japanese jigging friends, Chika, who is leaving for a new adventure after 20 years in Australia. He always jigged hard no matter what the conditions and consistantly caught the biggest fish.He is a true jigging master and will be missed, looking forward to his return visits.

Unfortunately the fish still haven't returned to Sydney. We have a still, cold eddy of water at the moment and the kingfish have moved on. It was a hard day with just six keepers and of course Deborah caught more than her share. Our two new jiggers managed to catch plenty of throw backs in worsening wind but the hope of one last big fish for Chika faded. The charts are showing better water heading our way and this will bring the kings on.