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HUGE kahawai

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 11:43 am

Ok Hanglers not biting but what do you consider a HUGE kahawai in your area.
Here in Hawkes Bay I reckon that average would be about 1.5kgs, big would be 3 kgs and huge would be 5kgs +.
I was lucky enough to be involved (guide) with the capture of two really big (new catagory....Monsters) kahawai on the ledges of the far north. These were 19 1/2 lb and 23lb. Awesome fish and a bit bigger than we see here.
How do the kahawai stack up in your area.?

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 11:54 am, in reply to "HUGE kahawai"

I reckon your on the money there Gary. Average at some CHB beaches is about 3kg of course

. And to think I only weighed about two of those this year. Tsk,tsk,tsk

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 12:00 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

I have looked at the kahawai described by snappyboy as 'a monster' in the broken Sonic thread. Those we caught on Sunday were bigger and in better condition.

I hope that helps. Sorry, I didn't weigh them, filleting and feeding my pensioner neighbours was of far more importance.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 12:53 pm, in reply to "HUGE kahawai"

Kahawai sizes vary around the country Hangler and that is what I am interested in finding out about. Snappy's monster may just be an average in Northland.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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I am reliably informed that size doesn't really matter. It's the joy of connecting with a good conditioned beauty, plus the satisfaction of knowing your equipment was up to the task.

Providing the rod can handle all that is expected of it, at the conclusion there should be nothing other than smiles all round. One must hope rubber butt caps remain firmly in place and rings do not get damaged.

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Posted by jed <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

east coast coromandal beaches in the winter seem to be about snappys ky size or bigger constantly. Just about guaranteed, no red cod or sharks or eels up there either

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Posted by Razz <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Razz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 6:45 pm, in reply to "HUGE kahawai"

When I first started fishing and was out at snapper rock, I battled a nice fish just after dusk. Thinking it must have been a kingie, it measured at 70cm and was seriously fat. Was about to release it, slightly gutted it was under 75cm, when I finally realised it was my first Kahawai. Have never seen anything even close to it since.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

I have no photos but when I lived in Whangarei we use to catch some monsters, biggest would have been around 10-12lb

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 10:56 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

You are missing the point Hangler. I am interested in kahawai sizes around the country.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 8:40 am, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

Gary, any post that commences with the words. 'I am reliably informed size doesn't really matter' should be viewed with extreme suspicion.

The expressions that spring readily to mind are 'tongue in cheek' and 'double entendre'.

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Posted by Bobmac <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Bobmac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/7/2013, 6:32 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

Hangler, your constant platitudinous incinserities and disambiguation annoy the crap out of me.

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Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=SNAPPA+NAPIER' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/7/2013, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

Howzit Bob, any fishy tails to tell mate?

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Nah, but did pick up a mint 19th century black ale bottle at the northern end of Ocean a couple of weeks ago.Gary a real good Ky for me either surfcasting or spinning at the mouths would be around 2.8 kgs.

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Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/7/2013, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

Are they bigger further out at sea?

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/7/2013, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Re: HUGE kahawai"

Bobmac, spelling mistakes have the same affect on me. Write out 100 times: insincerities.

Thank you.

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