How to Catch and Cook Kingfish From The Surf | NJ Saltwater Fishing

yellowtail kingfish

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Sardines are lower in calories and mackerel is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point while canola oil is less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are often more concentrated and frozen herbs can be cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

Catch kingfish using fish bites as bait.

Cut a small piece of fish bites and string it on the hook.

Use a pre-tied rig with small straight shank hooks and a pyramid sinker.

Cast out towards where the wave is breaking and let it sit for about 3 minutes while holding the rod.

If no bites after 15 minutes, move about 50 yards up or down the beach.

If you feel a rhythmic pulling on the rod, it may be a bite; set the hook when you feel an erratic tap.

Reel in the line if you're not getting bites after 5 minutes to reposition the bait.

Continue to fish until you catch kingfish, noting that they are slippery and should be held near the head for easier handling.

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