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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Reports & Expedtions => Topic started by: Andrew Johnson on July 20, 2008, 09:28:15 PM

Title: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Andrew Johnson on July 20, 2008, 09:28:15 PM

Guys seeking a bit of advice on a couple of things.

I get to Perth a fair bit for work and am keen to tangle with a few sambos this summer.  Can anyone recommend a quality charter operation?

I am also keen to do a bit of jigging for kingies off the Gold Coast in my own rig.  I have been given a few marks on the 36's and 50's.

I have also heard about the "kingy reef".

Would anyone have a mark for this reef to get me started??

Thanks

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Brandon Khoo on July 20, 2008, 09:35:08 PM

The legend over in those parts is Al Bevan. His operation is Shikari. I was out late last year with Saltwater Charters WA and they were good. Another option is Blue juice. The best time for Samsons seems to be from late December to end January. You will get fish in November and February though.

www.saltwatercharterswa.com.au
www.bluejuicecharters.com.au

I don't think Al Bevan has a website but you contact Shikari on 0412 131958 or [email protected]

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Mick Cunningham on July 20, 2008, 10:03:05 PM

I can,t wait to get over there and have some fun .

hey what do you think about this charter ??

http://www.millscharters.com.au/

oh there 3 charter to choice from ...  :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Andrew Johnson on July 21, 2008, 10:21:05 AM

Thanks fellas

I have heard good things about Craig Warne at Saltwater so I will give him a call. 

I understand that Al Bevan may be off line for a while due a family illness.

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Brandon Khoo on July 21, 2008, 07:39:51 PM

yes, Craig is excellent.
Hopefully Al will be back in the water before too long.

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Rob Ciotucha on July 21, 2008, 08:00:49 PM

I would recommend Al Bevan for my first choice then Craig Warne From Saltwater Charters.

I myself would not go near bluejuice or mills. But thats just my opinion.

Cheers
Rob

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Kasey Leong on July 22, 2008, 02:08:53 AM

I agree with Rob.
And we both live in Perth, if that means anything  ;)

Call Al, he'll be out but its whether he hasn't already been fully booked up!
Otherwise Craig serves a delicious breakfast...

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Mick Cunningham on July 22, 2008, 07:02:59 AM

    ahhh  thank,s rob for your opinion ..

    okay now i can go with the best  ;D ;D

    hey are you going back out there ?? as i would like to fly in and fish   
    for some fun .

    another big qestion which pe line should be the best to do the jigging ya .

Quote from: Rob Ciotucha on July 21, 2008, 08:00:49 PM

I would recommend Al Bevan for my first choice then Craig Warne From Saltwater Charters.

I myself would not go near bluejuice or mills. But thats just my opinion.

Cheers
Rob

Title: Re: Gold Coast kingies and Perth sambos
Post by: Rob Ciotucha on July 22, 2008, 08:20:20 PM

Hi Mick Id look at using pe8 this minimizes fight times for a easy release and also when on charter boats its alot easier to stop tangles ect ect that happen with lighter lines.

Cheers
Rob