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Kingfish and Samsonfish on Structure
Jig selection, drag settings and the first-run strategy for beating big yellowtail kingfish and samsonfish near reef.
14 min read · Updated 2026-08-06 · Local Knowledge editorial team
Hooking a kingfish is the easy part. Everything that decides the outcome happens in the first eight seconds, and it is decided by drag setting and boat handling rather than by how hard you pull.
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