Thread: Kingi/Live-bait advice

Hey, I have only ever caught 1 kingfish (surfcasting) and shot 1 (spearfishing) in my life and keen to target them on the Manukau as its close to home.

I know I have missed this years big rush but have had some chase a lure up to my little boat recently and I'm keen to give them a crack.

I have set up an ugly stick with 120 pound leader, 50kg swivels and 9/0 circle hooks with the intention of running a lil kahawai about. Is it worth threading a rubber band through the eye of the livie or is popping the hook through the nose/back fine?

Appreciate any advice or tips,
Cheers.