New Zealand Kingfish

The forums are very quiet

The Global FlyFisher forum has existed for almost as long as the site, and the oldest posts are more than 20 years old. Forums aren't what they used to be. Social media has taken over a lot of their roles, and the GFF form is very quiet ... to put it mildly.
We keep everything online for the sake of history, and preserve the posts for as long as possible, but as you will see, quite a few of them aren't in a good shape, but rely on old images hosted elsewhere, which are no longer available, odd codes from old systems and much more, which can't be shown in a decent way.
But the posts are here, and you can - if you insist - start new threads. But don't stay awake waiting for replies, because they are unfortunately few and far apart.
Martin

Fly fishing - Fish Better

Hi Guys, just back from a Kingi Trip, did not manage to get any on a fly but we did get 40+ on Livebait and jigs. Fantastic fish, can't wait to try to get one to eat a fly, might get a chance at the begining of December, will let you know how I go.
Here are a couple of pics.
Me with an average fish
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My Mate Nick with another
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All the best.
Mike

Mike,

That looks like some fishing trip!
Too bad you didn't get any of these on the fly. That would have been some catch!

Martin

Hi Martin, yes they would be an absolute blast on a fly rod, but we were getting these fish at about 30 to 40 metres down on Live bait and high speed jigs!
They do come in to some shallow water harbours in the summer and I hope to get one this summer on the fly. I do however hope it is not a big one, these fish realy can deal to you! They fight very hard and dirty, if there is a rock or pole anywhere near by they head straight for it at warp speed and bust you off.
I will let you all know if I manage one on the fly.
All the best.
Mike.

Mike,

That looks like some fishing trip!
Too bad you didn't get any of these on the fly. That would have been some catch!

Martin

Hi Martin, yes they would be an absolute blast on a fly rod, but we were getting these fish at about 30 to 40 metres down on Live bait and high speed jigs!
They do come in to some shallow water harbours in the summer and I hope to get one this summer on the fly. I do however hope it is not a big one, these fish realy can deal to you! They fight very hard and dirty, if there is a rock or pole anywhere near by they head straight for it at warp speed and bust you off.
I will let you all know if I manage one on the fly.
All the best.
Mike.

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