Kiwi Big Kings on fly

[mgj]

Just got back.The season has been late over there as well.We landed Kingies every day with sporadic electric action.

I used mainly fly and occasional Saltiga.The fight with a big king on a fly rod is something to behold! Also it is a sight you do not

forget when a big king with those huge silver/white flanks and powerful yellow tails emerge from the depths after torrid hand to hand combat.

Mark.

Hooked up in a spectacular coastline.

Edited December 15, 2012 by mgj

[mgj]

The first three are fly caught kingies and the last one was caught jigging on the Saltiga.

I caught plenty on both methods.

Mark

Edited December 15, 2012 by mgj

[rockfisherman]

Awesome photos, looks like you had an absolute blast.

Fishingphase

[mr.e.p.d]

Awsome way to catch kings well done

[Zdenk01]

mate well done.

Ive seen you catch them here, but to go to NZ to show them

how its done is fantastic.

cheers

zed

[mgj]

mate well done.

Ive seen you catch them here, but to go to NZ to show them

how its done is fantastic.

cheers

zed

There are many ways to catch these smart and tough fish.Fly is one of them,

I also enjoy jigging and livebaiting in NZ.No matter which method you employ,a Kingie

is never subdued-even when you get them in the boat!

Mark

[mrsswordfisherman]

Nice job Mark

You are a true master!

[mannyspy]

How did you find the best way to contact Carl. He seems like a very busy guy to say the least. Going over there in Jan got a few trips booked can't wait

[slinkymalinky]

That's a very serious looking stick mgj. What's the rig you're using?

Cheers, Slinky

[mgj]

That's a very serious looking stick mgj. What's the rig you're using?

Cheers, Slinky

Slinky,

Those rods were a 9wt and a 14wt respectively,with the appropriate reels.You can almost

equate jigstick power with those rigs.

Mark

[mialla]

great photos and report

[Piss'n'Broke]

Nice work Mark, lucky bugger , whats the biggest you got on fly this trip mate? . Its still all been happening in the Harbour, might see you out on the water this weekend with the 100's of other boaties that have time off over Christmas.

Dan

Edited December 17, 2012 by Dan and Greg