Kingfish can grow up to 170cm in length and well over 50kg in weight, however, they’re most commonly caught at 5-15kg and 60-120cm long. Kingfish grow quickly reaching 2-3kg in their first year. Recent studies show that females reach sexual maturity at around 5-7 years of age when they’re between 78-128cm in length, and males when they’re ...

In this chat with multiple world record holder Nat Davey we learn about hunting the elusive New Zealand Snapper, DIY Kingfish Sashimi, claiming world records and how rewarding it is to be with someone else who shoots a fish of a lifetime.

There is something special about our homeland of New Zealand; we are known on the world scale for having the biggest kingfish around, with specimens recorded over 1.7m in length and 50kg in weight.

A metre and a half of 45kg or 50kg mono is usually fine, connected with a quality swivel (either ball bearing or clip) and a live bait hook. The hook size should match the size of the bait, not the fish being targeted, and you can catch very big kings on …

All Qld waters, occasionally in estuaries, and shallow coral reefs and off rocky shores. Commonly 1.1mtrs in length but may reach up to 2mtrs at a maximum of around 50kg. Minimum size 75cm. Gulf net closures between 7th Oct and 1st Feb. Predominately a northern fish.

2025年3月24日 · This massive yellowtail kingfish was caught by Alan Good in the Tiri Channel off Whangaparaoa, north of Auckland. It was estimated to weigh 50 pounds and measured 1.2 metres in length. It tool Alan half an hour to land after it had taken a popper cast on light 20 lb line. The head of the big kingfish weighed 4kgs on its own. Congratulations Alan.

Fishing Strategy: The Giant Kingfish is the biggest and most powerful kingfish. This species can have a mass of 50kg and so it is an exceptionally strong game fish with long tiring fights. Eating Quality: The flesh of smaller Giant Kingfish is very tasty, but avoid overcooking as the fish will become dry. Tackle: 16kg line (fishing from shore)

Species/Weight: 50kg Yellowtail Kingfish Angler: Francis Lim Method: Live Kahawai Location: Ranfurly Banks, NZ Boat: Cova Rose Captain Rhys reports that he suspects the fish is over 50kg as the...

2009年2月2日 · Don't know if anyone has been told, but yesterday I saw with my own eyes a 50kg Kingfish freshly...

WORLD RECORD BASS CAUGHT ON ENCHANTER AT THE RANFURLY BANKS NZ BY TERRY PRICE 86.2 KG. FRANCES LIM 50KG KINGFISH CAUGHT ON COVA ROSE …