The first jigging trip for 2008 went ok. Caught 1 Kingfish weighing in at approx 9kg. According to Jim the captain our trip was the first trip that managed to land keeper size fish. All of the 7 anglers (except 1 managed) to land a decent Kingie and some even manageg to bring up Flutemouths ( AKA trumpet Fish). The only angler that scored zero must have angered Poseidon or something. During one particular drift when 4 angler managed to get a hook up, he got no hits and instead got bitten off by Leather Jackets. The following drift 3 anglers managed to get hook ups while he could only watch. When we chanced upon a school of Dolphin Fish AKA MAHI-MAHI, he caught nothing too! I don't believe in Fishing Luck but.... What can I say.
Anyway, the Mahis were caught on jigging rigs without jigs. We simply attached bait to them and cast it out. What a sight when all jigging rods were used as casting rods.
My kingie!
Kelvin with his first Kingie.Kelvin with his Flutemouth.
Kelvin with both his and my fish.
Tackles used:
Daiwa Catalina Stick 6/7s
Daiwa Saltiga Z4500
50 lbs Tuff line
80 lbs Fisherman Leader
Sydney Jigging
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