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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Sachin Chaudhry on September 27, 2008, 09:14:42 AM

Title: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on September 27, 2008, 09:14:42 AM

Hi All.
What would the recommendations be on jig types if one were to target 40kg+ yellowfin? Appreciate the help.

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Mark Stotesbury on September 28, 2008, 05:52:02 AM

Hi sachin
catch yellows on 7 seas hookers, metalic sardines ,fisherman crazy longs and tin spoons we use in the cape 190g and 250g.sometimes they like long jigs some times the hookers work better all depends on what food they eating.
just my bit cheers     

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Shane Hartstone on September 29, 2008, 01:50:25 PM

Another Question to add.... Assist hook or treble for YFT? Where do they hit the Jig?

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Mark Stotesbury on September 29, 2008, 05:55:20 PM

hi guys
on the hooker style jigs ,i use trebles and on the rest i use assists.the tin spinners we use in the cape only come with trebles and are used on every tuna commercial boat so trebles work well.as to were the fish grabs the lure a 40-90kg yellow has a huge mouth and i have had them hooked in the  corner of the mouth , top of the  mouth or in the gullet using trebles .with assists either in the corner or in the inside of the mouth have had a few jigs totally swallowed.
 cheers mark       

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Trevor Williams on October 02, 2008, 05:17:18 PM

OK , so slower fluttery jigs for YFT. On a Hooker 7 anatahan 250gm jig what size treble? Could I use an Owner ST76 5/0?

and another question. Assuming a Blue heaven L120  do I spool up 500m of PE5 or 300m of PE8 for YFT jigging?

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Mark Stotesbury on October 02, 2008, 05:37:17 PM

trevor a 5/0 is too big .120g-2/0.160g-3/0.220g-3/0-4/0.300g same 380g-4/0.450g-4/0. this is the recommended hook sizes for the anatahan jigs i use owner st66 trebles on mine .took some old battle scarred jigs and chromed them.going to be deadly on tuna this season will post a pic soon.
the B/G colour works for me very well.
cheers mark   

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Trevor Williams on October 02, 2008, 07:14:32 PM

Thanks Mark,  I'm off to the coral Sea soon with Shane so I'll grab some 3/0 and 4/0 trebles.

Title: Re: Yellowfin Jigging
Post by: Mark Stotesbury on October 03, 2008, 07:36:10 AM

lucky bastards here it rains and rains
good luck