Gents,
I went on an Amberjack jigging trip recently with some mates off Central Queensland.
We were approx 80klms of the coast in 45m of water. There were 8 of us on a 11m Voyager Cat, what a day...
Approximately 80 to 100 AJ's, we lost count, numerous tuna and trevally came on board all caught on jigs.
I had read all the stuff written and watched Jigging Master and Jones Tackle dvds about top hook rigged jigs
and I guess I was a little skeptical on how effective they would be.
Not any more. None of the fish were above 12 kilo's but they fought well above their weight and were all cleanly
hooked in the mouth. I couldn't believe a fish that size could stop my jigging action in its tracks and pull me
into the gunwale. The most effective jigs were in the 200gm size in any colour.
We soon worked out the routine. More than 12 turns of the reel and a Mack tuna was the result.
They fight well but end up doing Tuna circle work on the surface and tangled all lines near.
If only 10 to 12 turns of the reel were used the an amberjack would be the result. Every drop a fish, great fun.
I know of an approx 40kg fish landed there, none for us that day but I did get smoked on 100lb leader, maybe........
One thing I learn't was that T Curve 400 spins hurt!! They don't bend down low, a fast action, must purchase a better rod.
But my Salty Expedition loved it!!!
Cheers,
Ken
