2nd Nov 2018
Kingfish Tips from the Experts
Northland based Viking Kayak angler; Jason Kemp has been rewarded for all the hard work targeting these awesome fish. In this post we call Jason and ask a few questions on his success that might help you land one.
Here are a few pointers from Jason Kemp.
Where to find them
Things to consider before planning your location.
- Reef Structure
- Strong Current
- Early Morning
- Rod & reel in sync with the jig
Locations for those new to the area – Northland Focus as that’s where Jason lives and catches a lot of his Kingfish
- Bland Bay
- Whangarei harbour
- Matai Bay
Quality Gear “Kingfish will easily find a weakness”
Use the best quality gear possible, re-tie knots, check leaders/ traces, look for any weakness in your gear. I use 50lb Braid – 100lb floro leader, joined using the PR knot, you can use FG if thats easier to tie.
Stickbait/Topwater Gear
Look for workups/birds, Baitfish breaching the surface. Study your charts for the areas I have suggested and look for deep drop-offs or pinnacles, these are likely areas where bait will be holding which will hold kingfish.
Jigging or mechanical jigging
Take a couple of different jig patterns, Catch long john sliders/double troubles is my to go to and pick 2 of your favourite colours – Again use the sounder, study the charts lock in some marks on your GPS- Locate reefs/pins which has good current flow and holds baitfish.
