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Hunting KGW Now that we have hit summer, it is a great time to hunt for King George Whiting (KGW). It might be getting hotter, but there is still plenty of fishing to do. This article is all about pursuing KGW, as they are a great species to target for a number of reasons, they are a hard fighting fish for their size, they are great eating, and most of all, they are a fun fish to catch on light gear. At around $50 a kilo on the market, it makes good sense to catch them yourself. KGW are for...

Whiting – Boat Based Strategies   One distinct advantage that the boat angler has over any other style of fishing for whiting is the ability to move and cover ground quickly. Obviously, this enhances your chances of having a successful day on the water. Expert whiting anglers consistently are on the lookout for new areas to fish. Often you will find these anglers using their sounders to mark ground, as prospective areas to fish. Once they have marked up these spots and recorded their location, the angler can return to them at any time. The angler can then anchor up...

  Locating King George Whiting When schools of whiting move into the shallow areas to feed, they can be relatively easy to pinpoint. Visual location is often likely when the water is clear, as the fish travel over sand patches and between weed beds and even low reef. When fishing deeper water, a sounder will prove helpful, not only to locate the fish, but to also show up bottom formations. If fishing in a know whiting area, such as around a natural reef, it might be a good idea to drop an anchor and burley up heavily, in the hope...