What species is this type of kingfish? When I think of kingfish I think of king mackeral, with the razor sharp teeth. This fish is comparable in size though for sure. Looks awesome!
What species is this type of kingfish? When I think of kingfish I think of king mackeral, with the razor sharp teeth. This fish is comparable in size though for sure. Looks awesome!
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Hey FishOn, they are Yellowtail Kingfish. They are found in NZ, parts of Australia and I believe South Africa. The biggest are found in NZ, I think the all tackle record for them is 101lb!
All the best.
Mike
Hey there Mike, Grubbie told me I would find you here.
That was a great trip with some awsome fish. I will let you get away with that cheap jibe about NZ having bigger fish that Oz. I don't think I can argue with those pics... Were you jigging for them?
Also top video of Q's, well done.
I wonder how your back was at the end of the day?
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Hey Gringo, great to hear from you. My back was stuffed, but it was well worth it. We were Jigging and also live baiting for them, we used recurve hooks and the fish were all hooked in the corner of the mouth so they obviously work.
Hows things with you? Hope all is well and you can make it back to NZ sometime soon.
All the best.
Mike
Hi Mike, sounds like you use the same gear we do here, but your kingies are way bigger than ours. Our little ones fight like demons so I have no idea how you drag those monsters in.
My wife is telling me to go to NZ again so maybe I better listen. When is a good time for you?
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Hi Gringo, any time other than August is good for me, how about September?Originally Posted by Gringo
All the best.
Mike
OK - talk soon.
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