The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : 4kg considerations https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:57:41 +0000 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:11:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=89030 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[4kg considerations : Lots of great info in this thread....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321600&title=4kg-considerations#1321600 Author: Peter Pakula
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Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 10:11am

Lots of great info in this thread. Brings back a lot of old memories. I fished 4kg for marlin for quite a few years and my daily record on most marlin in a day was on 4kg. The boat got 23 of which I got 12 all on 4kg using rods and reels mentioned here. No they weren't big, all 15 to 25kg, but great fun. My main reel was a SL20SLH (high speed version) It was fine straight out of the box. I did blow 2 spools up over a few years.

To answer Dustins' question we set drags at 2kg on 4 and had a full spool of 4 out on Marlin and Yellowfin quite a few times over the years in double and triple hook ups. We used full spools of 4kg so that would have been over 1,000yards. We didn't back off the drags and didn't bust off. Fishing with Tim Simpson from Bluewater Mag we were in the position where I was down to the knot with my fish going east and he was down to the knot with his fish going west. Probably one of my best fishing memories as the stretch came out of the lines and tightened both fish arced and turned and we ended up getting tags in both.

Fishing 4kg is where just about all the fighting techniques I talk about re heavier line classes came from. It's a great line class and lots of fun. I wish it was still used in competition here but it's been out for quite a few years in my local area.

Once again, all the info in this thread is great, but then again light line guys are a special breed. :) good luck with it all, wish I was there!
]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:11:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321600&title=4kg-considerations#1321600 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : We got about 200m out on 2kg line...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321539&title=4kg-considerations#1321539 Author: mozz
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Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 11:54pm

We got about 200m out on 2kg line 4 days ago fighting a sailfish and had him on for 35 mins. I use 30kg wire as it's easy to set the hook with and doesn't create a lot of drag when the fish is ripping through the water. We basically went to freespool until we worked out where the fish was and could start chasing.]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:54:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321539&title=4kg-considerations#1321539 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : you would have to ask in the workup...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321239&title=4kg-considerations#1321239 Author: Blue Asparagus
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Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 10:05am

you would have to ask in the workup thread Dusty, this one is for the smaller fish we chase, but lets face it 1,2,3,4 kg line....maximum leaders and a very fast boat in reverse with a wire man who wont let go.]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:05:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321239&title=4kg-considerations#1321239 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : I would like to know how much...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321163&title=4kg-considerations#1321163 Author: dustin
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Posted: 10 Jul 2013 at 11:48pm

I would like to know how much light line (6kg, 4kg and lighter) can be allowed to get into the water on fast fish (billfish, tuna etc) before water pressure starts becoming an issue.   I've never fished with these gear classes until very recently.  The drag of the line through the water is often mentioned as being a danger when fishing light/ultralight line but I'd like to know what kind of leeway you have before it becomes a real problem.     ]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:48:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1321163&title=4kg-considerations#1321163 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : Twocan wrote:We sure will boss!...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299583&title=4kg-considerations#1299583 Author: dirtyharry
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Posted: 16 May 2013 at 7:29pm

Originally posted by Twocan Twocan wrote:

We sure will boss! Given the shine the Dirty harry took to your other Avets at Easter I think he will be trying to call oursies pretty quickly!


Sam you have become a tackle ho' of the highest order and I will be calling oursies on ya avet if my little baitrunner doesn't show up Wink  Give me a text or PM so I can grab it off ya.
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:29:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299583&title=4kg-considerations#1299583 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : Nah not yet was supposed to but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299014&title=4kg-considerations#1299014 Author: Twocan
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Posted: 15 May 2013 at 1:25pm

Nah not yet was supposed to but had trip canne due to weather..]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299014&title=4kg-considerations#1299014 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : That is rather sharp, has it been...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299009&title=4kg-considerations#1299009 Author: Moocha
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Posted: 15 May 2013 at 1:20pm

That is rather sharp, has it been used in anger yet Twocan Thumbs Up]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1299009&title=4kg-considerations#1299009 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : We sure will boss! Given the shine...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1298991&title=4kg-considerations#1298991 Author: Twocan
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Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:44pm

We sure will boss! Given the shine the Dirty harry took to your other Avets at Easter I think he will be trying to call oursies pretty quickly!]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:44:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1298991&title=4kg-considerations#1298991 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : nice mate, looks like we will...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1298990&title=4kg-considerations#1298990 Author: Blue Asparagus
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Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:41pm

nice mate, looks like we will have Avets for Africa at the comp Team Avet?]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:41:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1298990&title=4kg-considerations#1298990 <![CDATA[4kg considerations : reeldeal wrote:Photos of the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89030&PID=1298986&title=4kg-considerations#1298986 Author: Twocan
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Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:38pm

Originally posted by reeldeal reeldeal wrote:

Photos of the new setup?

MXJ 5.8 MC on a CD Albagraph 4-6kg. It has florida drag arm fitted with reduces the drag range for light tackle but the standard one I have for it is also camo.


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