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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Reports & Expedtions => Topic started by: jarrodday on April 27, 2009, 07:42:17 PM
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I'm just looking for a few suggestions to head to next year. Jigging Doggies preferably but anything hard hitting on the jig is welcomed. any suggestions?
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Jarrod - recommendations are very much dictated by price. If your objective is doggies and price is not a significant factor, then Diamond Islet with Nomad Sportfishing is the way to go. If you have budget restrictions, Vanuatu can be decent at times and you can get a reasonable rate for a charter. You will also get onto some really decent doggies in New Caledonia - the boys at Le Poisson Banane have landed some very nice fish and while their focus is primarily on GTs, they know where to find the doggies if that is what the client wants to do.
If you're really on a budget and are simply looking to get your arms stretched on jigs, then giving the samsons in Perth a go is worthwhile. Also, fishing for kingies in New Zealand can be great and will be cheaper than chasing doggies.
I'm just looking for a few suggestions to head to next year. Jigging Doggies preferably but anything hard hitting on the jig is welcomed. any suggestions?
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Jarod,
Try PNG with Steve, plenty of options there for Doggies
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definitely a 5 day trip to the Ranfurly Banks or the 3 Kings of NZ. Due to the very favorable forex rate, NZ presents itself as highly attractive.
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I agree with you there Chris, the Tree Kings is certainly on my Radar. Are the Ranfurly's more a mixed species destination and the Three Kings more 'Monstar Class' [are you listening Brandon & Tac] Kingies?
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Bun- so you like your Kingies hey????? When are you off again next mate? & where?
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NZ in 2 weeks, Jigging social comp out of Tauranga ;D, I hope to fish White Island while some boats might try the Ranfuly Banks if the weather suites.
I hear you are in our group for Elusive Reef next year Brock, I hope we get in a jig there for a Doggie or two as Pete and Tac don't mind a jig either.
Bun
PS:Chris, are you and Choppy both coming up for the comp?
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I agree with you there Chris, the Tree Kings is certainly on my Radar. Are the Ranfurly's more a mixed species destination and the Three Kings more 'Monstar Class' [are you listening Brandon & Tac] Kingies?
Both locations have similar sized residents - large. The 3 Kings is a 5hr drive north of Auckland then a 14hr boat trip. You have an excellent shot at stripies on the way. The Ranfurly is a 3.5hr drive to Whakatane then a 12hr boat trip. It is hard to pick which is the better destination but I would pick the 3 Kings because of the diversity of the fishing grounds. Jigging the white water around West Island is rod busting action that brings me back every year.
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NZ in 2 weeks, Jigging social comp out of Tauranga ;D, I hope to fish White Island while some boats might try the Ranfuly Banks if the weather suites.
Bun
PS:Chris, are you and Choppy both coming up for the comp?
yes both of us will be there competing. I'm also addressing the guys at the friday briefing. See ya there!
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Good one, I've packed my thermals :o
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I agree with you there Chris, the Tree Kings is certainly on my Radar. Are the Ranfurly's more a mixed species destination and the Three Kings more 'Monstar Class' [are you listening Brandon & Tac] Kingies?
I often wonder that myself but after 9 trips to these locations. If you are just interested in kingies and Hapuka, then I call it a draw. If you want a mix of Marlin, Mahi, Tuna then the 3 Kings is the place.
Would be nice to see some of you Aussie guns over here getting arms stretched.
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I've done 5 4 trips to the kings this year and cant wait to get back again when marlin aren't on the mind. The popping opportunity's as well as the white water jigging around the princess group is endless. Then you get to the king bank :o A friend even managed to hook(and lost) a striped marlin on a jig this year fishing on board oracle..... probably not too many places in the world you could get away with that.
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hi,
I am very new to the sport, but on my one and only jigging/popping trip (so far..!) so far, i would recommend Nosy Be (madagascar) as a little known location. Huge diversity of species - i managed 4 GT's over 50 kg's in one trip, including a beauty over 60 kgs..! There are doggies about, but not as big as elsewhere. As for the rest - plenty of pelagics - sailies, marlin etc..
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hi,
I am very new to the sport, but on my one and only jigging/popping trip (so far..!) so far, i would recommend Nosy Be (madagascar) as a little known location. Huge diversity of species - i managed 4 GT's over 50 kg's in one trip, including a beauty over 60 kgs..! There are doggies about, but not as big as elsewhere. As for the rest - plenty of pelagics - sailies, marlin etc..
Exceptional, I've PM'd you Marc.
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Will be chasing doggies at Christmas Island this year. Looking forward to it. A 1 week trip.
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If you have the budget then Latham Island .Tanzania .East Africa should be on your list.
In the mid to late 80's I worked on a charter boat out of Dar Es Salaam and the size of Doggies and Gt's was exceptional, back then the gear was very old school but we still managed Doggies to 98kg and a Gt of 62kg .
I know the Tanzanian Govt opened up their fishery to longliners for the massive schools of big eye and Yellowfin in the region, at the time there was no commercial pressure ,that may have changed now :(
If your looking for a bit of frontier fishing then the Comores islands would be a great destination .
Regards JJ
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Im heading over to New Zealand and out with Epic for four days in April, then to the Three Kings for 7 days in May, both will be my first time jigging in New Zealand can wait to get bent over by those big kings !
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Have you considered some of the other Pacific Islands like Tonga and Fiji ?
Kadavu Island (Fiji) can be good (if you get decent weather) and Taveuni also very good for doggies.
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Im heading over to New Zealand and out with Epic for four days in April, then to the Three Kings for 7 days in May, both will be my first time jigging in New Zealand can wait to get bent over by those big kings !
In my last trip I only saw half big [30+kg] Kingies :D but heaps up to 25kg, wish I was going this year :(
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Im heading over to New Zealand and out with Epic for four days in April, then to the Three Kings for 7 days in May, both will be my first time jigging in New Zealand can wait to get bent over by those big kings !
In my last trip I only saw half big [30+kg] Kingies :D but heaps up to 25kg, wish I was going this year :(
Theres nothing stopping you there could be a free spot on both trips if you are keen ?
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Will be chasing doggies at Christmas Island this year. Looking forward to it. A 1 week trip.
With shorefire?
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Im heading over to New Zealand and out with Epic for four days in April, then to the Three Kings for 7 days in May, both will be my first time jigging in New Zealand can wait to get bent over by those big kings !
In my last trip I only saw half big [30+kg] Kingies :D but heaps up to 25kg, wish I was going this year :(
Theres nothing stopping you there could be a free spot on both trips if you are keen ?
Only a bit of work :( between a Trip with Pete to Fiji in March and Elusive Reef in June.