Kingfish Search 2017

Yellowtail Kingfish (Scientific name - Seriola lalandi), Kingys, Kings, Hoodlums, Bandits or "Rat Kings" are a strong, exciting gamefish that strike savagely at a wide range of lures, live baits and dead or cut fish fillets. Victorian Yellowtail Kingfish reports right here.
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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by ChrisAbout » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:19 pm

Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by ChrisAbout » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:19 pm

Wolly Bugger wrote:
rb85 wrote:For me it will be my 1st try targeting Kingfish in Victoria many here reading other threads have been successful.

So who's gearing up to target and hopefully catch Kingies over the next 3 months?
That is on my agenda, hopefully weds morning
At the RIP?

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by barra mick » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:22 pm

ChrisAbout wrote:Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?
thats fine....360m plenty with 50 pd braid.

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by rb85 » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:48 pm

Exciting times can't wait to read of your captures and hopefully share my own. Purchased a few lures from the boys at fishing fever today the boys were helpful with a few tips on where to start with rigs, lures, techniques and what to look for.

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by 4liters » Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:55 pm

Dunno if I'll get as far as Portland this season. Wilson's Prom looks fishy as **** so I might give it another bash once the weather warms up, otherwise off Cape Woolamai will be my main place to target them.
ChrisAbout wrote:Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?
I have a 10-15kg Crucis Hoodlum with a Quantum Cabo 50 spooled with about 200m of 22kg WFT Strongline. So far I've only hooked a wormy old couta on it but it monstered that, looking forward to hooking something with a bit ore grunt to give it a proper workout.
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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by scott__henning » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:00 pm

You want line strength over length for kings, they generally only go up and down (straight for reef) so 150-200m of line is plenty.

I've landed fish up to 1m on 15lb braid with 30lb leader and a PE 1-3 rod though, so depending on how confident you are in your knots and your tackle, much can be accomplished with lighter gear.

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by barra mick » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:07 pm

4liters wrote:Dunno if I'll get as far as Portland this season. Wilson's Prom looks fishy as **** so I might give it another bash once the weather warms up, otherwise off Cape Woolamai will be my main place to target them.
ChrisAbout wrote:Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?
I have a 10-15kg Crucis Hoodlum with a Quantum Cabo 50 spooled with about 200m of 22kg WFT Strongline. So far I've only hooked a wormy old couta on it but it monstered that, looking forward to hooking something with a bit ore grunt to give it a proper workout.
going to be great fun in the kyacki

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by 4liters » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:11 pm

barra mick wrote:
4liters wrote:Dunno if I'll get as far as Portland this season. Wilson's Prom looks fishy as **** so I might give it another bash once the weather warms up, otherwise off Cape Woolamai will be my main place to target them.
ChrisAbout wrote:Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?
I have a 10-15kg Crucis Hoodlum with a Quantum Cabo 50 spooled with about 200m of 22kg WFT Strongline. So far I've only hooked a wormy old couta on it but it monstered that, looking forward to hooking something with a bit ore grunt to give it a proper workout.
going to be great fun in the kyacki
A big salmon can pull it around a bit so a kingy will be a hoot I reckon
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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by rb85 » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:17 pm

4liters wrote:
barra mick wrote:
4liters wrote:Dunno if I'll get as far as Portland this season. Wilson's Prom looks fishy as **** so I might give it another bash once the weather warms up, otherwise off Cape Woolamai will be my main place to target them.
ChrisAbout wrote:Since on the subject, what is the preferred setup for chasing kingfish?

I have a Penn Spinfisher 10-15kg rated spinning rod & Penn 750SSM reel, which would be the only spinning rod/reel perhaps capable. The 750SSM however only takes 360m of 50lbs braid, which may not be enough for kingies?!!?

I do have my overhead tuna rods, but I dont think you'd use them for this right?
I have a 10-15kg Crucis Hoodlum with a Quantum Cabo 50 spooled with about 200m of 22kg WFT Strongline. So far I've only hooked a wormy old couta on it but it monstered that, looking forward to hooking something with a bit ore grunt to give it a proper workout.
going to be great fun in the kyacki
A big salmon can pull it around a bit so a kingy will be a hoot I reckon
That's funny I fish for bass of my SUP they drag me around would **** bricks catching a kingie on it. A yak would be similar.

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Re: Kingfish Search 2017

Post by cheaterparts » Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:28 pm

4liters wrote:A big salmon can pull it around a bit so a kingy will be a hoot I reckon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag99cCRTVj0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag99cCRTVj0

Ian just check out Minnys 27 kg kayak caught tackle tester from the power station a couple of years back and think all the paddling is worth it
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm - Elephant fish 85 Cm - Snapper 91 Cm - KG Whiting 49 Cm - Flathead 55 Cm - Garfish 47 Cm - Silver Trevally 40 Cm - Long Tail Tuna 86 Cm - snook 64 Cm - Couta 71 Cm - Sth Calamari 44 Cm hood - Cobia 117 cm


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