b'If live baiting for kings, using a bridle04 JIGGINGGO LIGHTER rig allows the livie to swim moreWhen knife jigging (mechanical), naturally and for longer. the bigger 300-400gm knife jigs look impressive in the tackle stores but remember, your chances of landing more fish increase with the more time spent jigging. We predominantly use 200gm jigs with the lighter-weight Okuma Cavalla 5S reels on Okuma Tournament Concept 100-250gm Acid Wrap rods. This lightweight gear is extremely tough but also allows you to jig all day!05 SHARK THREATSick of getting sharked?There is no silver bullet to avoiding a pack of hungry bronzies, especially once theyve had a taste of sashimi kingfish. But consider the following tax evasion strategies:A no-brainer is to get that fish up as fast as humanly possible, its time to boss up. Know your birds and shearwatersIf you use a gimbal, have it on already. sitting on the surface are often a tell- Use the rod as it is intended to bring it tale sign kingfish are below. up efficiently (watch YouTube clips to hone your technique if you need to).Another no-brainer (and yet people still do it), is dont bleed your kingies into the water where you are fishinguse a bucket or live bait tank which is a much better idea to contain the blood.Try slowly towing (5-7kts) the kingies away from the reef or immediate vicinity where you hooked up and sharks are waiting.Using lighter 200gm jigs enables anglers to be able to jig for longer.OPPOSITE: Sharks are commonly encountered over the Gulf reefs, soULTIMATE CHARTERS, AUCKLANDyou need to get the fishPH: 0800 262 844 up to the boat as soonwww.ultimatecharters.co.nzas possible! /FISHINGINGODZONE29'