Targeting King George
Submitted by Dean on Fri, 2007-05-25 18:22
Just looking for some help/Tips in regard to finding some KG's.
Fish out from ocean reef, generally in the 40M area and don't have a problem with dhuies etc. But cant seem to find KG's. Generally fish Coral, Weed and small lumps.
What do you look for on the sounder (bottom wise).
Cheers
Dean
fishcrazy
Posts: 1235
Date Joined: 27/01/07
whiting
little gravel patches are good
Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
What does a gravel patch
What does a gravel patch look like on a sounder?
Andy Mac
Posts: 4778
Date Joined: 03/02/06
The best KG's
The best KG's I have encountered are just on the edges of the main structures. I have tried using a trailing hook below the sinker with some limited success when fishing the smaller lumps for Dhuies and snapper. Haven't quite sussed it yet but it is promising.
Cheers
Andy Mac
Cheers
Andy Mac (Fishwrecked Reeltime Editor & Forum Moderator)
Youngest member of the Fishwrecked Old Farts Club
Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
Yeah we seem to have no
Yeah we seem to have no probs with dhuies and other reef fish. but can't seem to get any KG's. I guess we will have to keep searching.
Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
We have a
We have a spot in about 40 which is patchy weed and sand so i'll have to give it a go there. I have made a few rigs up with 3 x 2/0 hooks (allrounders) and 60lb leader.
Thanks everyone
dan south
Posts: 714
Date Joined: 02/05/06
ya just gotta be lucky.
ya just gotta be lucky.
Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
Yeah but there is certain
Yeah but there is certain techniques that improve your luck :)
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
Posts: 16
Date Joined: 01/01/70
Good advice!
The only way to get a prefered species like KG as an example is to target them! it's just a matter of finding the grounds, you need to move around. I'll get out targetting KG's myself soon, when I get back from my billfish comp next week!
** Oceanside = Strudwick,Daiwa,Van Staal,Jigmaster Rods, Shimano,Penn etc...**
Owner/Operator
Oceanside Tackle and Marine
364 South Street,
O'Connor, Perth WA
Ph# 9337 5682
Fishing/Boating/Dive/Marine
** OPEN 7 DAYS **
Craggles
Posts: 85
Date Joined: 19/05/07
Billfish comp..... I caught
Billfish comp.....
I caught a few gardie last week, can I enter? lol
Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
Well I have made a few rigs
Well I have made a few rigs up, so next time I get out i will be trying them.
Ryan good luck in your comp! Where abouts you heading out from?
I'll report back here if all goes well.
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
Posts: 16
Date Joined: 01/01/70
Thanks!
Yeh I'm competing in the 2007 Billfish Shootout competition in Dampier, looking forward to it :)
** Oceanside = Strudwick,Daiwa,Van Staal,Jigmaster Rods, Shimano,Penn etc...**
Owner/Operator
Oceanside Tackle and Marine
364 South Street,
O'Connor, Perth WA
Ph# 9337 5682
Fishing/Boating/Dive/Marine
** OPEN 7 DAYS **
RHINO M
Posts: 9
Date Joined: 25/05/07
big king g's
fishcrazy hooked a couple of beautys, n i got one too! 'bout a month ago in 130 feet of wet, hangin round a nondiscript lump on the sounder, caught on 2/0 long shank hook using squid (lucky?) gonna have another go wed.
SPESS
Posts: 3356
Date Joined: 29/12/06
Good luck Ryan! Have fun
Good luck Ryan! Have fun mate and dont forget to.........Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
Andy Mac
Posts: 4778
Date Joined: 03/02/06
Good info in here
Can you link this into the fishwreckapedia page for KG's Adam?
Cheers
Andy Mac (Fishwrecked Reeltime Editor & Forum Moderator)
Youngest member of the Fishwrecked Old Farts Club