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Fishcare Yellowtail 111119 A PDF
Fishcare Yellowtail 111119 A PDF
Fishcare Yellowtail 111119 A PDF
Yellowtail
section so it’s weight is supported. This is
also a good way to hold the fish when taking
photos.
• Do not use a towel on the fish, the possible
exception being a small, soft, clean wet cloth Kingfish
Best Practice
placed over the fish’s eyes to help calm it.
The best place to tag a kingfish is high in the shoulder
area. If tagged in the side of the fish, the fish will often
• Be ready with your equipment (camera, rub against objects and either render the text unreadable
Guide
measuring board etc) so you can return your or remove the tag.
fish to the water as soon as possible.
TAGGING
Tagging kingfish is a great practice as it helps
with gathering data and contributes to better
management of the species. Place the tag on the
upper dorsal surface below or just behind the
dorsal fin, angled towards the back to improve
water flow over the tag. For more information on
tagging kingfish, go to -
www.fishtagnz.co.nz/yellowtail-kingfish-tagging-
procedure/
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Removing the barbs on your hooks makes this task easier.
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Photo Credit: Digital Fish environment. www.fishcare.org.nz
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TECHNIQUES
YELLOWTAIL
KINGFISH
Lures, live baits and well-presented dead baits are
the most popular techniques to target kingfish.
Fishers need to use suitably strong tackle (e.g.
24-37kg mainline) as lighter line may result in the
BEST PRACTICE fish breaking free and carrying around terminal
tackle, impeding its survival. It may also result in
longer fight times, reducing the chances of survival
due to a shark attack. The minimum legal size for a Never put your hands in the gills of a fish when handling
kingfish is 75cm, which is about a 6kg fish. them for release. Photo Credit: Digital Fish