How to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish (Topwater & Baiting)

Kingfish are amazing table fish. In this video, we teach you how to catch yellowtail kingfish using topwater methods and baiting on circle hooks.

In the 1900’s commercial fishermen used to trap kingfish in large floating kingfish traps, this was officially banned in new south whales in 1996. The populations were near wiped out. Since then, stock numbers have been coming back in healthy numbers; Which brings us to Tasmania.

Tasmania and its cool climate don’t seem to hold stock for long, but this year it looks like we’re shaping up for a good season; with some bigger models amongst them. Most yellowtail kingfish caught in Tassie are known as Rat Kingfish. They’re incredibly fun to catch, still fight very hard pound for pound, and make for an incredible meal.

They're elusive and frustrating, but incredibly exhilarating when you know they’re nearby. In this episode, we were spoilt. Stay tuned, because we’re sharing just how we’ve managed to secure a few beautiful models for the dinner table.

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[officialWWM]

This is a great video. Well produced, well narrated and informative. Glad I found your channel. Can you imagine what it’s like to catch a 40kg version? Now time to try and catch one of these suckers!

[nobbyclark]

Great vid gentlemen doesn’t get much better than that . 👌🎣

[GreggHasler]

Thanks guys for the brilliant content just wondering if you know a spot on the east coast to land base these bad boy kingfish
Cheers Gregg

[RayRay]

Great video guys. What’s the boat in the video?

[bvgroote]

Great video, but I was looking for how to catch kings. Apart from squid no mention of rig apart from circle hooks.

[richardbrown]

Brilliant...which part of tassie were you catching these beauties.

[Bella-ixdu]

great video i was wondering what rod and reel you were using as im looking for a new combo for kings.

[officialWWM]

Do you just have the squid out the back unweighted?

[RandolphFishing]

Amazing. You think is that possible catch some land based on the shore?

[troycornish]

Going out triabunna this weekend and next week, what lures do you suggest? And how long to spend on one spot?

[Reuben_barrington]

Is that partridge island?.anyways love the content, I’m moving to tassie Nov 4 and starting my own lure company, super excited.I’m always scanning my fyp for a new video from you. Love your content.🤙🏻

[arthurwhittockvandiemenfis]

Amazing video extremely jealous
I’ve been trying for the past 4years
I’ve brought all the gear and lure poppers, stickbbaits, jerk shads I’ve tried everything and I just can’t find any fish
I’ve tried of the kayaks in north west bay I’ve tried multiple places in the Derwent I’ve tried George’s bay and many other places I. St Hellen’s and I just can’t find them

[Alberthowardrightup]

Tuna are running up around Burnie and Wynyard at the moment

[arthurwhittockvandiemenfis]

This is my 4th season and the closest I’ve gotten is one earring my brothers squid jig at south port

[LauraFranklin-dr]

Excellent thanks I like wallaby sausages better

[duckduckgoose]

I understand if it’s a secret spot but what is the general area or town