Where can I catch elephant fish in NZ?
Elephant Fish are only found in New Zealand. Most commonly found around the east cost of the South Island at depths of around 200 metres.
How does a Kontiki work?
A kontiki is a device used to tow a long-line armed with baited hooks through the surf into deeper water. It is propelled by either a sail in offshore wind conditions or, more commonly these days, an electric motor. Motorised kontikis are becoming more technologically advanced.
What is the best bait for elephant fish?
Possibly the best baits to use are small crabs split open and tied on the hook with bait elastic. If they are too big then cut the crabs in half. Shellfish and crab are probably the best baits for elephant fish that will out-fish anything else.
What size hooks for elephant fish?
If fishing from a boat, a medium-action (4-6 kg) rod of around 2.1 metres in length would be recommended. Hooks used will depend on the type and size of bait, but will generally be between size 2/0 and 4/0. Sinker weight will depend on the strength of the current.
How do you fish with Kon-Tiki?
Most beach longline fishos simply tie their line to the Kontiki and let it loose for the programmed duration. When the timer shuts off the electric motor, the Kontiki is left to bob about on the surface while the longline does its part of the deal, catching fish.
What to do with a Kontiki fishing raft?
With a Kontiki raft, there is room to carry traces, baited hooks, and sinkers on the raft itself all the way out to the fish before they are released. On the rear of this particular sail-powered raft, there were five arms sticking out for this purpose.
How big of a rig do you need for Kontiki fishing?
Kontiki fishing allows fishers to tow 25 hook long lines or dropper fishing rigs up to 2000 meters offshore. Check out our ShoreThing kontiki for shark areas!
Who are the owners of seahorse Kontiki Tauranga?
Seahorse is owned and operated by the Scherer Family who live in the original birthplace of kontiki fishing – Tauranga, New Zealand. It’s also where all Seahorse products are designed, developed and built.
When is the best time to use a Kontiki?
Check out our ShoreThing kontiki for shark areas! Kontiki fishing works best when the surf is less than two meters, the current is not too strong and when deployed over clear sandy bottom types. Avoid using kontikis in areas where a lot of sharks are present unless you have a ShoreThing.
