There's just something about kingfish that makes anglers weak at the knees. Not only do these epic fish fight like the clappers, they're excellent on the plate too.

These powerful sportfish can be found in bays, estuaries, rivers and out in the blue around most of the country and take a wide variety of offerings. Kingfish have a penchant for live baits, hardbodies and soft plastics and have a 'don't give up attitude'.

In order to keep kingfish away from reefy bottoms or standing structure such as pylons, you'll need some fancy rod work and quick thinking. You'll also need top quality gear, as inferior rods, reels and line will be shown up within seconds of hooking one of these brawlers.

Et recommends the following tackle for big kingfish:
- Shimano Taipan Spinning Rod: https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-rods/spinning-rods/shimano-taipan-661-xtra-heavy-spinning-rod/BP90112413
- Shimano Saragose 10000: https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-reels/spinning-reels/shimano-saragosa-sw-a-10000-pg-spin-reel/BP90167106